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(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs) 

The Manager, Atlanta Certification Office, 

may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use the 

procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make 

your request. 

(h) Related Information 

(1) For further information about this AD, 

contact: Anthony Holton, Aerospace 

Engineer, Atlanta Certification Office, FAA, 

Small Airplane Directorate, 1701 Columbia 

Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30337; phone: 404– 

474–5567; fax: 404–474–5606; email: 

anthony.holton@faa.gov. 

(2) CMI Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 

MSB11–4B, dated April 4, 2012, pertains to 

this AD. 

(3) For copies of the service information 

referenced in this AD, contact: Continental 

Motors, Inc., PO Box 90, Mobile, AL 36601; 

phone: 251–438–3411, or go to: http:// 

tcmlink.com/servicebulletins.cfm. You may 

review copies of the referenced service 

information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller 

Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, 

Burlington, MA. For information on the 

availability of this material at the FAA, call 

781–238–7125. 

Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on 

May 16, 2012. 

Peter A. White, 

Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2012–12612 Filed 5–23–12; 8:45 a.m.] 

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2012–0438; Airspace 

Docket No. 11–AWP–20]; 

Amendment of Area Navigation (RNAV) 

Route Q–130; UT 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This action amends the 

description of RNAV route Q–130 by 

changing the name of the MRRNY 

waypoint to ROCCY. The FAA is taking 

this action following a pilot deviation 

incident wherein confusion resulted 

from the two similarly sounding 

waypoint names in the Q–130 

description. In addition, the FAA is 

making minor editorial changes to the 

route description to standardize the 

format. 

DATES: Effective Dates: 0901 UTC, July 

26, 2012. The Director of the Federal 

Register approves this incorporation by 

reference action under 1 CFR part 51, 

subject to the annual revision of FAA 

Order 7400.9 and publication of 

conforming amendments. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul 

Gallant, Airspace, Regulations and ATC 

Procedures Group, Office of Airspace 

Services, Federal Aviation 

Administration, 800 Independence 

Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; 

telephone: (202) 267–8783. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background 

A recent pilot deviation incident 

occurred wherein a pilot confused the 

MRRNY and similar-sounding MIRME 

waypoints, along RNAV route Q–130, 

during radio communications with air 

traffic control. To eliminate future 

misunderstandings, the FAA is 

changing the name ‘‘MRRNY’’ to 

‘‘ROCCY,’’ This is a name change only 

as the geographic position of the 

waypoint remains the same as currently 

published. In addition, the FAA is 

making minor editorial changes to the 

Q–130 description that spells out the 

names of navigation aids, and adds state 

names for each waypoint or fix that 

forms the route. These changes 

standardize the format of route 

descriptions and do not affect the 

alignment of Q–130. 

Because this action changes a 

waypoint name for safety reasons to 

avoid confusion in radio 

communications, notice and public 

procedures under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are 

impractical and contrary to the public 

interest. 

The Rule 

This action amends Title 14 Code of 

Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by 

changing the name of the ‘‘MRRNY’’ 

waypoint in the description of RNAV 

route Q–130 to ‘‘ROCCY.’’ Additionally, 

this action makes minor editorial 

changes to the route description to 

standardize the format. These changes 

are editorial only and do not affect the 

existing alignment of Q–130. 

The FAA has determined that this 

regulation only involves an established 

body of technical regulations for which 

frequent and routine amendments are 

necessary to keep them operationally 

current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is 

not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ 

under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not 

a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Department of 

Transportation (DOT) Regulatory 

Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; 

February 26, 1979); and (3) does not 

warrant preparation of a regulatory 

evaluation as the anticipated impact is 

so minimal. Since this is a routine 

matter that will only affect air traffic 

procedures and air navigation, it is 

certified that this rule, when 

promulgated, will not have a significant 

economic impact on a substantial 

number of small entities under the 

criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. 

The FAA’s authority to issue rules 

regarding aviation safety is found in 

Title 49 of the United States Code. 

Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the 

authority of the FAA Administrator. 

Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, 

describes in more detail the scope of the 

agency’s authority. 

This rulemaking is promulgated 

under the authority described in 

Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 

40103. Under that section, the FAA is 

charged with prescribing regulations to 

assign the use of the airspace necessary 

to ensure the safety of aircraft and the 

efficient use of airspace. This regulation 

is within the scope of that authority as 

it eliminates confusion on the part of 

pilots flying in the vicinity of Q–130. 

United States area navigation routes 

are published in paragraph 2006 of FAA 

Order 7400.9V, effective September 15, 

2011, which is incorporated by 

reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The RNAV 

route listed in this document will be 

published subsequently in the Order. 

Environmental Review 

The FAA has determined that this 

action qualifies for categorical exclusion 

under the National Environmental 

Policy Act in accordance with FAA 

Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental 

Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ 

paragraph 311a. This action is an 

editorial change to an existing RNAV 

route description that not expected to 

cause any potentially significant 

environmental impacts, and no 

extraordinary circumstances exist that 

warrant preparation of an 

environmental assessment. 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 

Airspace, Incorporation by reference, 

Navigation (air). 

Adoption of the Amendment 

In consideration of the foregoing, the 

Federal Aviation Administration 

amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: 

PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, 

B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR 

TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND 

REPORTING POINTS 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 

40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959– 

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§ 71.1 [Amended] 

■ 2. The incorporation by reference in 

14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9V, 

Airspace Designations and Reporting 

Points, signed August 9, 2011, and 

effective September 15, 2011, is 

amended as follows: 

Paragraph 2006 United States area 

navigation routes. 

* * * * * 

Q–130 Linden, CA to Panhandle, TX 

[Amended] 

Linden, CA (LIN) 

VORTAC (Lat. 38°04′29′′ N., long. 

121°00′14′′ W.) 

JSICA, NV 

WP (Lat. 38°31′14′′ N., long. 117°17′13′′ W.) 

REANA, NV 

WP (Lat. 38°24′00′′ N., long. 114°20′00′′ W.) 

ROCCY, UT 

WP (Lat. 37°49′42′′ N., long. 111°59′60′′ W.) 

Rattlesnake, NM (RSK) 

VORTAC (Lat. 36°44′54′′ N., long. 

108°05′56′′ W.) 

DIXAN, NM 

FIX (Lat. 36°16′51′′ N., long. 105°57′20′′ W.) 

MIRME, NM 

WP (Lat. 35°47′01′′ N., long. 103°50′32′′ W.) 

Panhandle, TX (PNH) 

VORTAC (Lat. 35°14′06′′ N., long. 

101°41′56′′ W.) 

Issued in Washington, DC, on May 16, 

2012. 

Ellen Crum, 

Acting Manager, Airspace, Regulations & ATC 

Procedures Group. 

[FR Doc. 2012–12538 Filed 5–23–12; 8:45 a.m.] 

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14 CFR Part 73 

[Docket No. FAA–2012–0461; Airspace 

Docket No. 12–AWP–1] 

RIN 2120–AA66 

Amendment of Restricted Area R– 

2502E; Fort Irwin, CA 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This action changes the 

designated controlling agency for 

restricted area R–2502E, Fort Irwin, CA, 

from the Federal Aviation 

Administration, High-Desert Terminal 

Radar Approach Control (TRACON), 

Edwards, CA, to FAA, Los Angeles Air 

Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC). 

This change will improve the efficiency 

of air traffic operations in the vicinity of 

Fort Irwin, CA. 

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, July 26, 

2012. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul 

Gallant, Airspace, Regulations and ATC 

Procedures Group, Office of Airspace 

Services, Federal Aviation 

Administration, 800 Independence 

Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; 

telephone: (202) 267–8783. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background 

For operational considerations and 

improved efficiency of the National 

Airspace System, the FAA is changing 

the assigned controlling agency for 

restricted area R–2502E, Fort Irwin, CA, 

to ‘‘FAA, Los Angeles ARTCC.’’ 

The Rule 

This action amends Title 14 Code of 

Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 73 to 

update the controlling agency for 

restricted area R–2502E, Fort Irwin, CA. 

The FAA is changing controlling agency 

responsibility for R–2502E from ‘‘FAA, 

High-Desert TRACON, Edwards, CA,’’ to 

‘‘FAA, Los Angeles ARTCC.’’ 

This is an administrative change and 

does not affect the boundaries, 

designated altitudes, or activities 

conducted within the restricted area; 

therefore, notice and public procedures 

under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary. 

Section 73.25 of 14 CFR part 73 was 

republished in FAA Order 7400.8U, 

effective February 16, 2012. 

The FAA has determined that this 

action only involves an established 

body of technical regulations for which 

frequent and routine amendments are 

necessary to keep them operationally 

current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is 

not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ 

under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not 

a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT 

Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 

FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) 

does not warrant preparation of a 

regulatory evaluation as the anticipated 

impact is so minimal. Since this is a 

routine matter that will only affect air 

traffic procedures and air navigation, it 

is certified that this rule, when 

promulgated, will not have a significant 

economic impact on a substantial 

number of small entities under the 

criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. 

The FAA’s authority to issue rules 

regarding aviation safety is found in 

Title 49 of the United States Code. 

Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the 

authority of the FAA Administrator. 

Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, 

describes in more detail the scope of the 

agency’s authority. 

This rulemaking is promulgated 

under the authority described in 

Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 

40103. Under that section, the FAA is 

charged with prescribing regulations to 

assign the use of the airspace necessary 

to ensure the safety of aircraft and the 

efficient use of airspace. This regulation 

is within the scope of that authority as 

amends the description of restricted 

area R–2502E at Fort Irwin, CA. 

Environmental Review 

The FAA has determined that this 

action qualifies for categorical exclusion 

under the National Environmental 

Policy Act in accordance with FAA 

Order 1050.1E, Environmental Impacts: 

Policies and Procedures, paragraph 

311d. This airspace action is an 

administrative change to update the 

assigned controlling agency for R– 

2502E. It does not alter the altitudes, 

time of designation or use of the 

restricted airspace at Fort Irwin, CA, 

therefore, it is not expected to cause any 

potentially significant environmental 

impacts, and no extraordinary 

circumstances exists that warrant 

preparation of an environmental 

assessment. 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73 

Airspace, Prohibited areas, Restricted 

areas. 

Adoption of the Amendment 

In consideration of the foregoing, the 

Federal Aviation Administration 

amends 14 CFR part 73, as follows: 

PART 73—SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 73 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 

40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959– 

1963 Comp., p. 389. 

§ 73.25 [Amended] 

■ 2. § 73.25 is amended as follows: 

* * * * * 

R–2502E Fort Irwin, CA [Amended] 

By removing the current Controlling 

agency and substituting the following: 

Controlling agency. FAA, Los Angeles 

ARTCC. 

* * * * * 

Issued in Washington, DC, on May 16, 

2012. 

Ellen Crum, 

Acting Manager, Airspace, Regulations and 

ATC Procedures Group. 

[FR Doc. 2012–12541 Filed 5–23–12; 8:45 a.m.] 

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