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above the surface and arriving IFR 

operations below 1,500 feet above the 

surface, when executing the CAALM 2 

RNAV Departure Procedure or the 

RNAV (GPS) RWY 20 and RNAV (GPS) 

M RWY 20 approaches. 

Moreover, the southwest procedure 

turn area should be removed, as it is no 

longer needed. In its place, a southwest 

extension to the Class E airspace 

extending upward from 700 feet above 

the surface should be added to be 

within 3.3 miles southeast and 3 miles 

northwest of the airport’s 223° bearing, 

extending to 14.6 miles southwest of the 

airport. This extension would better 

contain departing IFR operations 

between the surface and 1,200 feet 

while executing the TURTY RNAV 

departure and arriving IFR operations 

below 1,500 feet above the surface while 

executing the RNAV (GPS) A, RNAV 

(GPS) M RWY 2, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 

2, or RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 2 approaches. 

Furthermore, the Klawock Class E 

airspace beginning at 1,200 feet above 

the surface should be removed as it is 

redundant. 

Finally, the FAA proposes 

administrative modifications to the 

airport’s associated legal description. 

The Klawock Nondirectional Beacon/ 

Distance Measuring Equipment 

navigational aid was decommissioned 

in 2017, and reference to it should be 

removed. 

Regulatory Notices and Analyses 

The FAA has determined that this 

proposed regulation only involves an 

established body of technical 

regulations for which frequent and 

routine amendments are necessary to 

keep them operationally current. It, 

therefore: (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 

proposed 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. 

Environmental Review 

This proposal will be subject to an 

environmental analysis in accordance 

with FAA Order 1050.1F, 

Environmental Impacts: Policies and 

Procedures, prior to any FAA final 

regulatory action. 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 

Airspace, Incorporation by reference, 

Navigation (air). 

The Proposed Amendment 

In consideration of the foregoing, the 

Federal Aviation Administration 

proposes to amend 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 14 CFR 

part 71 continues to read as follows: 

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

40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 

1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. 

§ 71.1 [Amended] 

■ 2. The incorporation by reference in 

14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO 7400.11H, 

Airspace Designations and Reporting 

Points, dated August 11, 2023, and 

effective September 15, 2023, is 

amended as follows: 

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas 

Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More 

Above the Surface of the Earth. 

* * * * * 

AAL AK E5 Klawock, AK [Amended] 

Klawock Airport, AK 

(Lat. 55°34′45′′ N, long. 133°04′34′′ W) 

That airspace extending upward from 700 

feet above the surface within a 6.7-mile 

radius of the airport from the 249° bearing 

clockwise to the 025° bearing, within 3 miles 

northwest and 3.3 miles southeast of the 043° 

bearing extending from the airport to 9 miles 

northeast, and within 3.3 miles southeast and 

3 miles northwest of the 223° bearing 

extending from the airport to 14.6 miles 

southwest. 

* * * * * 

Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on 

December 8, 2023. 

B.G. Chew, 

Group Manager, Operations Support Group, 

Western Service Center. 

[FR Doc. 2023–27670 Filed 12–15–23; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2023–2198; Airspace 

Docket No. 23–AEA–12] 

RIN 2120–AA66 

Amendment of United States Area 

Navigation (RNAV) Routes; Eastern 

United States 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: This action proposes to 

establish three and amend three United 

States Area Navigation (RNAV) T-routes 

in the eastern United States. This action 

supports Next Generation Air 

Transportation System (NextGen) which 

provides a modern RNAV route 

structure to improve the efficiency of 

the National Airspace System (NAS). 

DATES: Comments must be received on 

or before February 1, 2024. 

ADDRESSES: Send comments identified 

by FAA Docket No. FAA–2023–2198 

and Airspace Docket No. 23–AEA–12 

using any of the following methods: 

* Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 

www.regulations.gov and follow the 

online instructions for sending your 

comments electronically. 

* Mail: Send comments to Docket 

Operations, M–30; U.S. Department of 

Transportation, 1200 New Jersey 

Avenue SE, Room W12–140, West 

Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 

20590–0001. 

* Hand Delivery or Courier: Take 

comments to Docket Operations in 

Room W12–140 of the West Building 

Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey 

Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 

a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through 

Friday, except Federal holidays. 

* Fax: Fax comments to Docket 

Operations at (202) 493–2251. 

Docket: Background documents or 

comments received may be read at 

www.regulations.gov at any time. 

Follow the online instructions for 

accessing the docket or go to the Docket 

Operations in Room W12–140 of the 

West Building Ground Floor at 1200 

New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, 

DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 

through Friday, except Federal holidays. 

FAA Order JO 7400.11H, Airspace 

Designations and Reporting Points, and 

subsequent amendments can be viewed 

online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/ 

publications/. You may also contact the 

Rules and Regulations Group, Office of 


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Policy, Federal Aviation 

Administration, 800 Independence 

Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; 

telephone: (202) 267–8783. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Brian Vidis, Rules and Regulations 

Group, Office of Policy, Federal 

Aviation Administration, 800 

Independence Avenue SW, Washington, 

DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Authority for This Rulemaking 

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 amends the 

route structure to maintain the efficient 

flow of air traffic within the NAS. 

Comments Invited 

The FAA invites interested persons to 

participate in this rulemaking by 

submitting written comments, data, or 

views. Comments are specifically 

invited on the overall regulatory, 

aeronautical, economic, environmental, 

and energy-related aspects of the 

proposal. The most helpful comments 

reference a specific portion of the 

proposal, explain the reason for any 

recommended change, and include 

supporting data. To ensure the docket 

does not contain duplicate comments, 

commenters should submit only one 

time if comments are filed 

electronically, or commenters should 

send only one copy of written 

comments if comments are filed in 

writing. 

The FAA will file in the docket all 

comments it receives, as well as a report 

summarizing each substantive public 

contact with FAA personnel concerning 

this proposed rulemaking. Before acting 

on this proposal, the FAA will consider 

all comments it receives on or before the 

closing date for comments. The FAA 

will consider comments filed after the 

comment period has closed if it is 

possible to do so without incurring 

expense or delay. The FAA may change 

this proposal in light of the comments 

it receives. 

Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 

553(c), DOT solicits comments from the 

public to better inform its rulemaking 

process. DOT posts these comments, 

without edit, including any personal 

information the commenter provides, to 

www.regulations.gov, as described in 

the system of records notice (DOT/ALL– 

14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at 

www.dot.gov/privacy. 

Availability of Rulemaking Documents 

An electronic copy of this document 

may be downloaded through the 

internet at www.regulations.gov. 

Recently published rulemaking 

documents can also be accessed through 

the FAA’s web page at www.faa.gov/air_

traffic/publications/airspace_

amendments/. 

You may review the public docket 

containing the proposal, any comments 

received and any final disposition in 

person in the Dockets Operations office 

(see ADDRESSES section for address, 

phone number, and hours of 

operations). An informal docket may 

also be examined during normal 

business hours at the office of the 

Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation 

Administration, Room 210, 1701 

Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 

30337. 

Incorporation by Reference 

United States Area Navigation routes 

are published in paragraph 6011 of FAA 

Order JO 7400.11, Airspace 

Designations and Reporting Points, 

which is incorporated by reference in 14 

CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This 

document proposes to amend the 

current version of that order, FAA Order 

JO 7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023, 

and effective September 15, 2023. These 

updates would be published in the next 

update to FAA Order JO 7400.11. That 

order is publicly available as listed in 

the ADDRESSES section of this document. 

FAA Order JO 7400.11H lists Class A, 

B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic 

service routes, and reporting points. 

The Proposal 

The FAA is proposing an amendment 

to 14 CFR part 71 to establish RNAV 

routes T–434, T–454, and T–458, and 

amend RNAV routes T–291, T–314, and 

T–634 in the eastern United States. This 

action supports NextGen which 

provides a modern RNAV route 

structure to improve the efficiency of 

the NAS. The proposed changes are 

described below. 

T–291: T–291 currently extends 

between the Harcum, VA (HCM), Very 

High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/ 

Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) and 

the Albany, NY (ALB), VORTAC. The 

FAA proposes to extend T–291 to the 

south between the Harcum VORTAC 

and the Tar River, NC (TYI), VORTAC. 

The route overlays a portion of VOR 

Federal airway V–189 between the Tar 

River VORTAC and the Franklin, PA 

(FKN), VORTAC. Additionally, the FAA 

proposes to replace the Milton, PA 

(MIP), VORTAC with the HYATT, PA, 

Waypoint (WP), and the Delancey, NY 

(DNY), VOR/Distance Measuring 

Equipment (VOR/DME) with the 

DANZI, NY, WP. 

T–314: T–314 currently extends 

between the Barnes, MA (BAF), 

VORTAC and the Kennebunk, ME 

(ENE), VOR/DME. The FAA proposes to 

extend T–314 to the southwest between 

the Kingston, NY (IGN), VOR/DME and 

the Barnes VORTAC. The route would 

overlay a portion of VOR Federal airway 

V–93 between the Kingston VOR/DME 

and the SASHA, MA, Fix, and a portion 

of VOR Federal airway V–292 between 

the SASHA, Fix and the Barnes 

VORTAC. Additionally, the FAA 

proposes to remove route points from 

the route’s part 71 description for 

segments that contain turns of less than 

one degree. The following are the route 

points that the FAA proposes to remove: 

FAIDS, MA, Fix; PUDGY, MA, Fix; 

LAPEL, MA, Fix; JOHNZ, NH, Fix; 

MANCH, NH, WP; KHRIS, NH, Fix; 

RAYMY, NH, Fix; and YUKES, ME, Fix. 

T–434: T–434 is a proposed new route 

that would extend between the SCAAM, 

PA, Fix and the NECCK, NJ, Fix. The 

route would overlay a portion of VOR 

Federal airway V–232 between the 

Keating, PA (ETG), VORTAC and the 

Colts Neck, NJ (COL), VOR/DME. 

T–454: T–454 is a proposed new route 

that would extend between the SCAAM, 

PA, Fix and the NWTON, NJ, Fix. The 

route would overlay a portion of VOR 

Federal airway V–226 between the 

Keating, PA (ETG), VORTAC and the 

Stillwater, PA (STW), VOR/DME. 

T–458: T–458 is a proposed new route 

that would extend between the STUBN, 

NY, WP and the Boston, MA (BOS), 

VOR/DME. The route would overlay a 

portion of VOR Federal airway V–270 

between the Elmira, NY (ULW), VOR/ 

DME and the Boston, MA (BOS), VOR/ 

DME. 

T–634: T–634 currently extends 

between the Syracuse, NY (SYR), 

VORTAC and the VIBRU, NY, WP. The 

FAA proposes to extend T–634 to the 

southeast between the Syracuse 

VORTAC and the Sandy Point, RI (SEY), 

VOR/DME. The route would overlay a 

portion of VOR Federal airway V–483 

between the Syracuse VORTAC and the 

Carmel, NY (CMK), VOR/DME; VOR 

Federal airway V–374 between the 

Carmel VOR/DME and the CREAM, NY, 

Fix; and VOR Federal airway V–34 

between the CREAM Fix and the Sandy 


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Point VOR/DME. Additionally, the FAA 

proposes to remove the BRUIN, NY, WP 

from the route’s part 71 description as 

it is a turn of less than one degree. 

Regulatory Notices and Analyses 

The FAA has determined that this 

proposed regulation only involves an 

established body of technical 

regulations for which frequent and 

routine amendments are necessary to 

keep them operationally current. It, 

therefore: (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 

proposed 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. 

Environmental Review 

This proposal will be subject to an 

environmental analysis in accordance 

with FAA Order 1050.1F, 

‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and 

Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final 

regulatory action. 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 

Airspace, Incorporation by reference, 

Navigation (air). 

The Proposed Amendment 

In consideration of the foregoing, the 

Federal Aviation Administration 

proposes to amend 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 14 CFR 

part 71 continues to read as follows: 

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

40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 

1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. 

§ 71.1 [Amended] 

■ 2. The incorporation by reference in 

14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO 7400.11H, 

Airspace Designations and Reporting 

Points, dated August 11, 2023, and 

effective September 15, 2023, is 

amended as follows: 

Paragraph 6011 United States Area 

Navigation Routes. 

* * * * * 

T–291 Tar River, NC (TYI) to Albany, NY (ALB) [Amended] 

Tar River, NC (TYI) VORTAC (Lat. 35°58′36.21′′ N, long. 077°42′13.43′′ W) 

COUPN, VA WP (Lat. 36°42′50.83′′ N, long. 077°00′44.04′′ W) 

Harcum, VA (HCM) VORTAC (Lat. 37°26′55.18′′ N, long. 076°42′40.87′′ W) 

COLIN, VA FIX (Lat. 38°05′59.23′′ N, long. 076°39′50.85′′ W) 

SHLBK, MD WP (Lat. 38°20′16.21′′ N, long. 076°26′10.51′′ W) 

LOUIE, MD WP (Lat. 38°36′44.33′′ N, long. 076°18′04.37′′ W) 

GRACO, MD FIX (Lat. 38°56′29.81′′ N, long. 076°11′59.22′′ W) 

BAABS, MD WP (Lat. 39°22′01.36′′ N, long. 076°27′31.21′′ W) 

VINNY, PA FIX (Lat. 39°45′16.64′′ N, long. 076°36′30.16′′ W) 

Harrisburg, PA (HAR) VORTAC (Lat. 40°18′08.06′′ N, long. 077°04′10.41′′ W) 

Selinsgrove, PA (SEG) VOR/DME (Lat. 40°47′27.09′′ N, long. 076°53′02.55′′ W) 

HYATT, PA FIX (Lat. 41°01′24.47′′ N, long. 076°39′54.34′′ W) 

MEGSS, PA FIX (Lat. 41°11′13.28′′ N, long. 076°12′41.02′′ W) 

LAAYK, PA FIX (Lat. 41°28′32.64′′ N, long. 075°28′57.31′′ W) 

DANZI, NY WP (Lat. 42°10′41.86′′ N, long. 074°57′24.19′′ W) 

Albany, NY (ALB) VORTAC (Lat. 42°44′50.21′′ N, long. 073°48′11.46′′ W) 

*******

T–314 Kingston, NY (IGN) to Kennebunk, ME (ENE) [Amended] 

Kingston, NY (IGN) VOR/DME (Lat. 41°39′55.63′′ N, long. 073°49′20.06′′ W) 

PAWLN, NY FIX (Lat. 41°46′11.51′′ N, long. 073°36′02.64′′ W) 

SASHA, MA FIX (Lat. 42°07′58.70′′ N, long. 073°08′55.39′′ W) 

Barnes, MA (BAF) VORTAC (Lat. 42°09′43.05′′ N, long. 072°42′58.32′′ W) 

Gardner, MA (GDM) VOR/DME (Lat. 42°32′45.32′′ N, long. 072°03′29.48′′ W) 

Kennebunk, ME (ENE) VOR/DME (Lat. 43°25′32.42′′ N, long. 070°36′48.69′′ W) 

*******

T–434 SCAAM, PA to NECCK, NJ [New] 

SCAAM, PA FIX (Lat. 41°11′37.46′′ N, long. 077°58′15.20′′ W) 

HYATT, PA FIX (Lat. 41°01′24.47′′ N, long. 076°39′54.34′′ W) 

BEERS, PA FIX (Lat. 40°52′47.50′′ N, long. 075°27′37.36′′ W) 

Solberg, NJ (SBJ) VOR/DME (Lat. 40°34′58.96′′ N, long. 074°44′30.45′′ W) 

TYKES, NJ FIX (Lat. 40°17′22.38′′ N, long. 074°23′06.13′′ W) 

NECCK, NJ FIX (Lat. 40°18′41.79′′ N, long. 074°09′35.79′′ W) 

*******

T–454 SCAAM, PA to NWTON, NJ [New] 

SCAAM, PA FIX (Lat. 41°11′37.46′′ N, long. 077°58′15.20′′ W) 

FAVUM, PA FIX (Lat. 41°15′59.17′′ N, long. 077°35′42.32′′ W) 

Williamsport, PA (FQM) VOR/DME (Lat. 41°20′18.81′′ N, long. 076°46′29.52′′ W) 

Wilkes-Barre, PA (LVZ) VORTAC (Lat. 41°16′22.08′′ N, long. 075°41′22.08′′ W) 

NWTON, NJ FIX (Lat. 40°59′45.19′′ N, long. 074°52′09.21′′ W) 

*******

T–458 STUBN, NY to Boston, MA (BOS) [New] 

STUBN, NY WP (Lat. 42°05′38.58′′ N, long. 077°01′28.68′′ W) 

Binghamton, NY (CFB) VOR/DME (Lat. 42°09′26.97′′ N, long. 076°08′11.30′′ W) 

DANZI, NY WP (Lat. 42°10′41.86′′ N, long. 074°57′24.19′′ W) 

Chester, MA (CTR) VOR/DME (Lat. 42°17′28.75′′ N, long. 072°56′57.82′′ W) 

SPENO, MA FIX (Lat. 42°16′48.55′′ N, long. 072°09′14.70′′ W) 

GLYDE, MA FIX (Lat. 42°16′03.84′′ N, long. 071°48′42.76′′ W) 

Boston, MA (BOS) VOR/DME (Lat. 42°21′26.82′′ N, long. 070°59′22.37′′ W) 


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T–634 VIBRU, NY to Sandy Point, RI (SEY) [Amended] 

VIBRU, NY WP (Lat. 44°20′21.30′′ N, long. 076°01′19.96′′ W) 

Watertown, NY (ART) VORTAC (Lat. 43°57′07.67′′ N, long. 076°03′52.66′′ W) 

Syracuse, NY (SYR) VORTAC (Lat. 43°09′37.87′′ N, long. 076°12′16.41′′ W) 

STODA, NY FIX (Lat. 43°07′00.20′′ N, long. 075°51′21.23′′ W) 

RAHKS, NY FIX (Lat. 42°27′59.28′′ N, long. 075°14′21.68′′ W) 

DANZI, NY WP (Lat. 42°10′41.86′′ N, long. 074°57′24.19′′ W) 

WEETS, NY FIX (Lat. 41°51′26.98′′ N, long. 074°11′51.51′′ W) 

Kingston, NY (IGN) VOR/DME (Lat. 41°39′55.63′′ N, long. 073°49′20.06′′ W) 

CASSH, NY FIX (Lat. 41°35′38.16′′ N, long. 073°42′17.07′′ W) 

Carmel, NY (CMK) VOR/DME (Lat. 41°16′48.32′′ N, long. 073°34′52.78′′ W) 

CREAM, NY FIX (Lat. 41°08′55.85′′ N, long. 072°31′18.32′′ W) 

Sandy Point, RI (SEY) VOR/DME (Lat. 41°10′02.77′′ N, long. 071°34′33.91′′ W) 

* * * * * 

Issued in Washington, DC, on December 

12, 2023. 

Frank Lias, 

Manager, Rules and Regulations Group. 

[FR Doc. 2023–27658 Filed 12–15–23; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2023–2314; Airspace 

Docket No. 22–ASO–23] 

RIN 2120–AA66 

Amendment and Revocation of 

Multiple Air Traffic Service (ATS) 

Routes; Eastern United States 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: This action proposes to 

amend multiple Very High Frequency 

Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal 

airways; and revoke one VOR Federal 

airway and one Colored Federal airway 

in the eastern United States. This action 

is in support of the FAA’s VOR 

Minimum Operational Network (MON) 

Program. The purpose is to enhance the 

efficiency of the National Airspace 

System (NAS) by transitioning from 

ground-based navigation aids to a 

satellite-based navigation system. 

DATES: Comments must be received on 

or before February 1, 2024. 

ADDRESSES: Send comments identified 

by FAA Docket No. FAA–2023–2314 

and Airspace Docket No. 22–ASO–23 

using any of the following methods: 

* Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 

www.regulations.gov and follow the 

online instructions for sending your 

comments electronically. 

* Mail: Send comments to Docket 

Operations, M–30; U.S. Department of 

Transportation, 1200 New Jersey 

Avenue SE, Room W12–140, West 

Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 

20590–0001. 

* Hand Delivery or Courier: Take 

comments to Docket Operations in 

Room W12–140 of the West Building 

Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey 

Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 

a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through 

Friday, except Federal holidays. 

* Fax: Fax comments to Docket 

Operations at (202) 493–2251. 

Docket: Background documents or 

comments received may be read at 

www.regulations.gov at any time. 

Follow the online instructions for 

accessing the docket or go to the Docket 

Operations in Room W12–140 of the 

West Building Ground Floor at 1200 

New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, 

DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 

through Friday, except Federal holidays. 

FAA Order JO 7400.11H, Airspace 

Designations and Reporting Points, and 

subsequent amendments can be viewed 

online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/ 

publications/. You may also contact the 

Rules and Regulations Group, Office of 

Policy, Federal Aviation 

Administration, 800 Independence 

Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; 

telephone: (202) 267–8783. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Brian Vidis, Rules and Regulations 

Group, Office of Policy, Federal 

Aviation Administration, 800 

Independence Avenue SW, Washington, 

DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Authority for This Rulemaking 

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 would 

modify the route structure as necessary 

to preserve the safe and efficient flow of 

air traffic within the NAS while 

lessening the dependency on groundbased navigation. 

Comments Invited 

The FAA invites interested persons to 

participate in this rulemaking by 

submitting written comments, data, or 

views. Comments are specifically 

invited on the overall regulatory, 

aeronautical, economic, environmental, 

and energy-related aspects of the 

proposal. The most helpful comments 

reference a specific portion of the 

proposal, explain the reason for any 

recommended change, and include 

supporting data. To ensure the docket 

does not contain duplicate comments, 

commenters should submit only one 

time if comments are filed 

electronically, or commenters should 

send only one copy of written 

comments if comments are filed in 

writing. 

The FAA will file in the docket all 

comments it receives, as well as a report 

summarizing each substantive public 

contact with FAA personnel concerning 

this proposed rulemaking. Before acting 

on this proposal, the FAA will consider 

all comments it receives on or before the 

closing date for comments. The FAA 

will consider comments filed after the 

comment period has closed if it is 

possible to do so without incurring 

expense or delay. The FAA may change 

this proposal in light of the comments 

it receives. 

Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 

553(c), DOT solicits comments from the 

public to better inform its rulemaking 

process. DOT posts these comments, 

without edit, including any personal 

information the commenter provides, to 

www.regulations.gov, as described in 

the system of records notice (DOT/ALL– 

14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at 

www.dot.gov/privacy. 

Availability of Rulemaking Documents 

An electronic copy of this document 

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