[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 39 (Tuesday, February 27, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 14379-14382]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-03879]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2019-0900; Airspace Docket No. 19-AWP-80]
RIN 2120-AA66


Establishment of Multiple Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes; 
Hawaiian Islands

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes United States Area Navigation (RNAV) 
Routes T-340, T-342, T-344, and T-346 in the Hawaiian Islands. These 
RNAV routes facilitate the movement of aircraft among the Hawaiian 
Islands and increase operational efficiencies to RNAV Standard 
Instrument Departures (SID) and RNAV Standard Terminal Arrival Routes 
(STAR), which enhances the air traffic capacity of the Hawaiian 
airports.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, May 16, 2024. 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 JO 7400.11 
and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: A copy of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), all 
comments received, this final rule, and all background material may be 
viewed online at www.regulations.gov using the FAA Docket number. 
Electronic retrieval help and guidelines are

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available on the website. It is available 24 hours each day, 365 days 
each year.
    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: Steven Roff, 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 expands the availability of RNAV in Hawaii and promotes 
operational efficiencies to RNAV SID and RNAV STAR which enhances the 
air traffic capacity of the Hawaiian airports.

History

    The FAA published an NPRM for Docket No. FAA-2019-0900 in the 
Federal Register (84 FR 67884; December 12, 2019), proposing to 
establish RNAV routes T-340, T-342, T-344, and T-346 in the Hawaiian 
Islands. Interested parties were invited to participate in this 
rulemaking effort by submitting comments on the proposal. No comments 
were received.

Differences From the NPRM

    The NPRM published in the Federal Register (84 FR 67884; December 
12, 2019), included the new waypoint (WP) MALOA, HI, WP in the route 
description for RNAV route T-340. This WP will not be used as a route 
point for T-340. The NPRM also included HLENA, HI, WP in the route 
description of T-340. This action changes the name of the HLENA, HI, WP 
to HLONO, HI, WP. The location of the HLONO, HI, WP will remain as 
published for HLENA, HI, WP, in the NPRM. Finally, the route points 
KOLEA, HI, WP and PAIKO, HI, WP listed in the NPRM for T-346 have been 
renamed. The new name of the KOLEA, HI, WP is KIKKI, HI, WP. The 
location of the KIKKI, HI, WP will remain as published for KOLEA, HI, 
WP, in the NPRM. The new name of the PAIKO, HI, WP, is PLACK, HI, WP. 
The location of the PLACK, HI, WP will remain as published for PAIKO, 
HI, WP, in the NPRM. Lastly, the route point NORWA, HI, WP is being 
removed from the route description of T-346. This route point 
represents a less than one degree turn and therefore is not required to 
be included in the route description. The updated route point names and 
route descriptions are incorporated in this action.

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 amends the current version of that order, FAA 
Order JO 7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023, and effective September 15, 
2023. FAA Order JO 7400.11H is publicly available as listed in the 
ADDRESSES section of this document. These amendments will be published 
in the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11H lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, 
air traffic service routes, and reporting points.

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Considerations

    As part of this action relates to the navigable airspace outside 
the United States 12 nautical mile territorial limit, this rule is 
submitted consistent with the ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices 
(SARPs).
    Applicability of the SARPs by the FAA, in areas outside domestic 
airspace of the United Sates is governed by Annex 11 to the Convention 
on International Civil Aviation. Annex 11's purpose, together with 
Annex 2, is to ensure that international civil aviation is carried out 
under uniform conditions designed to improve the safety and efficiency 
of air operations.
    The SARPs in Annex 11 apply in those parts of the airspace under 
the jurisdiction of a Contracting State wherein air traffic services 
are provided and wherever a Contracting State accepts the 
responsibility of providing air traffic services over the high seas or 
in airspace of undetermined sovereignty. A Contracting State accepting 
such responsibility may apply the SARPs to civil aircraft in a manner 
consistent with that adopted for airspace under its domestic 
jurisdiction.
    Executive Order 10854 requires coordination with the Secretary of 
State and Secretary of Defense in the event an airspace action will 
wholly, or in part, affect an area outside of the United States or the 
overlying airspace thereof, over or in which the Federal Government of 
the United States, under international treaty, agreement, or other 
lawful arrangement, has appropriate jurisdiction or control.
    Due to this action involving, in part, the designation of navigable 
airspace outside of the United States, the Administrator has consulted 
with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense in accordance 
with the provisions of Executive Order 10854.

The Rule

    This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by establishing RNAV Routes T-
340, T-342, T-344, and T-346 in the Hawaiian Islands to facilitate the 
movement of aircraft among the Hawaiian Islands and increase 
operational efficiencies to current and proposed RNAV SIDs and STARs. 
The new RNAV routes are described below.
    T-340: T-340 is a new route that extends between the NORBY, HI, Fix 
and the Hilo, HI (ITO), Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/
Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC). RNAV Route T-340 provides a route to 
the north of the island of Maui, avoiding turbulence from strong trade 
winds. Additionally, T-340 provides an alternative weather avoidance 
route between Oahu and the Big Island.
    T-342: T-342 is a new route that extends between the KUHIO, HI, WP 
and the Kona HI (KOA), VORTAC. RNAV Route T-342 provides a route to the 
north of the island of Molokai and then turns south to the Kona VORTAC. 
Additionally, T-342 provides for weather avoidance.
    T-344: T-344 is a new route that extends between the NAPUA, HI, Fix 
and the Kona, HI (KOA), VORTAC. RNAV Route T-344 provides a route along 
the south side of the Hawaiian Island chain. Additionally, T-344 
provides a more direct routing from the island of Kauai to the Big 
Island.
    T-346: T-346 is a new route that extends between the Lihua, HI 
(LIH), VORTAC and the PLACK, HI, WP. RNAV Route T-346 provides a route 
from the island of Kauai to the Big Island and connects to RNAV Route 
T-340. Additionally, T-346 supports single engine aircraft that need to 
stay within gliding distance to the shoreline.

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Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    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. 
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 
only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified 
that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant economic 
impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of 
the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this airspace action of establishing 
RNAV Routes T-340, T-342, T-344, and T-346 in the Hawaiian Islands, 
qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental 
Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and its implementing regulations at 
40 CFR part 1500, and in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, 
Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, paragraph 5-6.5a, which 
categorically excludes from further environmental impact review 
rulemaking actions that designate or modify classes of airspace areas, 
airways, routes, and reporting points (see 14 CFR part 71, Designation 
of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas; Air Traffic Service Routes; 
and Reporting Points), and paragraph 5-6.5i, which categorically 
excludes from further environmental review the establishment of new or 
revised air traffic control procedures conducted at 3,000 feet or more 
above ground level (AGL); procedures conducted below 3,000 feet AGL 
that do not cause traffic to be routinely routed over noise sensitive 
areas; modifications to currently approved procedures conducted below 
3,000 feet AGL that do not significantly increase noise over noise 
sensitive areas; and increases in minimum altitudes and landing minima. 
As such, this action is not expected to result in any potentially 
significant environmental impacts. In accordance with FAA Order 
1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 regarding Extraordinary Circumstances, the FAA 
has reviewed this action for factors and circumstances in which a 
normally categorically excluded action may have a significant 
environmental impact requiring further analysis. Accordingly, the FAA 
has determined that no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant 
preparation of an environmental assessment or environmental impact 
study.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

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

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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.


Sec.  71.1   [Amended]

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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.

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T-340 NORBY, HI to Hilo, HI (ITO) [New]
 
NORBY, HI                                       FIX                            (Lat. 21[deg]09'18.74'' N, long. 157[deg]31'21.71'' W)
HLONO, HI                                       WP                             (Lat. 21[deg]02'18.48'' N, long. 157[deg]14'53.85'' W)
AARES, HI                                       WP                             (Lat. 20[deg]59'55.00'' N, long. 157[deg]05'42.00'' W)
CHAIN, HI                                       FIX                            (Lat. 20[deg]58'22.78'' N, long. 156[deg]55'32.74'' W)
WYLUA, HI                                       WP                             (Lat. 21[deg]05'42.50'' N, long. 156[deg]31'38.18'' W)
BARBY, HI                                       FIX                            (Lat. 20[deg]51'39.55'' N, long. 155[deg]58'47.44'' W)
LONOH, HI                                       WP                             (Lat. 20[deg]21'58.13'' N, long. 155[deg]41'40.54'' W)
WAPIO, HI                                       FIX                            (Lat. 20[deg]11'16.63'' N, long. 155[deg]35'33.58'' W)
VELLA, HI                                       FIX                            (Lat. 20[deg]07'14.35'' N, long. 155[deg]20'53.98'' W)
ARBOR, HI                                       FIX                            (Lat. 19[deg]58'51.61'' N, long. 155[deg]07'59.70'' W)
Hilo, HI (ITO)                                  VORTAC                         (Lat. 19[deg]43'16.86'' N, long. 155[deg]00'39.44'' W)
 

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T-342 KUHIO, HI to KONA, HI [New]
 
KUHIO, HI                                       WP                             (Lat. 21[deg]15'18.66'' N, long. 157[deg]49'54.01'' W)
Koko Head, HI (CKH)                             VORTAC                         (Lat. 21[deg]15'54.40'' N, long. 157[deg]42'10.73'' W)
ALAEY, HI                                       WP                             (Lat. 21[deg]15'17.58'' N, long. 157[deg]27'49.56'' W)
PLUMB, HI                                       FIX                            (Lat. 21[deg]12'42.30'' N, long. 156[deg]36'05.35'' W)
WYLUA, HI                                       WP                             (Lat. 21[deg]05'42.50'' N, long. 156[deg]31'38.18'' W)
Maui, HI (OGG)                                  VORTAC                         (Lat. 20[deg]54'23.30'' N, long. 156[deg]25'15.42'' W)
MAKEN, HI                                       FIX                            (Lat. 20[deg]34'44.22'' N, long. 156[deg]25'10.66'' W)
TAMMI, HI                                       FIX                            (Lat. 20[deg]05'33.56'' N, long. 156[deg]02'00.51'' W)
Kona, HI (KOA)                                  VORTAC                         (Lat. 19[deg]43'02.06'' N, long. 156[deg]02'41.71'' W)
 

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T-344 NAPUA, HI to Kona (KOA), HI [New]
 
NAPUA, HI                                       FIX                            (Lat. 21[deg]44'10.93'' N, long. 159[deg]14'38.56'' W)
KEOLA, HI                                       FIX                            (Lat. 21[deg]17'53.24'' N, long. 158[deg]29'25.89'' W)
GECKO, HI                                       FIX                            (Lat. 21[deg]11'32.10'' N, long. 158[deg]18'35.21'' W)
JULLE, HI                                       FIX                            (Lat. 20[deg]57'35.78'' N, long. 157[deg]34'35.29'' W)
ZUKAH, HI                                       WP                             (Lat. 20[deg]15'21.03'' N, long. 156[deg]15'26.08'' W)
Kona, HI (KOA)                                  VORTAC                         (Lat. 19[deg]43'02.06'' N, long. 156[deg]02'41.71'' W)
 


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T-346 Lihue, HI (LIH) to PLACK, HI [New]
 
Lihue, HI (LIH)                                 VORTAC                         (Lat. 21[deg]57'55.00'' N, long. 159[deg]20'17.20'' W)
KIKKI, HI                                       WP                             (Lat. 21[deg]31'15.28'' N, long. 158[deg]20'37.80'' W)
SHIGI, HI                                       FIX                            (Lat. 21[deg]18'15.11'' N, long. 158[deg]10'17.41'' W)
KUHIO, HI                                       WP                             (Lat. 21[deg]15'18.66'' N, long. 157[deg]49'54.01'' W)
NORBY, HI                                       FIX                            (Lat. 21[deg]09'18.74'' N, long. 157[deg]31'21.71'' W)
MAKEN, HI                                       FIX                            (Lat. 20[deg]34'44.22'' N, long. 156[deg]25'10.66'' W)
PLACK, HI                                       WP                             (Lat. 20[deg]16'22.29'' N, long. 155[deg]38'27.80'' W)
 

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    Issued in Washington, DC, on February 21, 2024.
Frank Lias,
Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2024-03879 Filed 2-26-24; 8:45 am]
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