[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 41 (Thursday, February 29, 2024)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 14786-14788]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-04045]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2024-0144; Airspace Docket No. 23-ASO-34]
RIN 2120-AA66


Establishment of Multiple United States Area Navigation (RNAV) 
Routes; Eastern United States

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to establish United States Area 
Navigation (RNAV) routes Q-147, Q-149, and T-484 in the eastern United 
States. This action supports FAA Next Generation Air Transportation 
System (NextGen) efforts to provide a modern RNAV route structure to 
improve the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System 
(NAS).

DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 15, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2024-0144 and 
Airspace Docket No. 23-ASO-34 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

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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 NAS as necessary to preserve the safe and efficient 
flow of air traffic.

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 
2006 and 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 to amend 14 CFR part 71 by establishing RNAV 
routes Q-147, Q-149, and T-484 in the eastern United States. This 
action supports the FAA's NextGen efforts to provide a modern RNAV 
route structure to improve the safety and efficiency of the NAS. The 
proposed RNAV route actions are described below.
    Q-147: Q-147 is a new RNAV route proposed to extend between the 
BURGG, SC, waypoint (WP), and the Dryer, OH (DJB), Very High Frequency 
Omnidirectional Range/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME). The 
proposed route would overlay Jet Route J-85 between the BURGG WP and 
the Dryer VOR/DME. The new proposed RNAV route would provide RNAV 
routing between the Spartanburg, SC, area, and the Cleveland, OH, area.
    Q-149: Q-149 is a new RNAV route proposed to extend between the 
BURGG, SC, WP and the Dryer, OH (DJB), VOR/DME. The proposed route 
would overlay Jet Route J-83 between the BURGG WP and the Dryer VOR/
DME. The new proposed RNAV route would provide alternate connectivity 
between the Spartanburg, SC, area, and the Cleveland, OH, area.
    T-484: T-484 is a new RNAV route proposed to extend between the 
NELLO, GA, Fix, and the BURGG, SC, WP. The proposed route would overlay 
VOR Federal Airway V-415 between the NELLO Fix and the BURGG WP. The 
new proposed RNAV route would provide RNAV connectivity between the 
Atlanta, GA, area and the Spartanburg, SC, area.

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

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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:

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Paragraph 2006 United States Area Navigation Routes.

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Q-147 BURGG, SC to Dryer, OH (DJB) [New]
 
BURGG, SC                                       WP                             (Lat. 35[deg]02'00.55'' N, long. 081[deg]55'36.86'' W)
Charleston, WV (HVQ)                            VOR/DME                        (Lat. 38[deg]20'58.83'' N, long. 081[deg]46'11.69'' W)
JAMOX, OH                                       FIX                            (Lat. 39[deg]42'38.70'' N, long. 081[deg]51'44.12'' W)
Dryer, OH (DJB)                                 VOR/DME                        (Lat. 41[deg]21'29.03'' N, long. 082[deg]09'43.09'' W)
 

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Q-149 BURGG, SC to Dryer, OH (DJB) [New]
 
BURGG, SC                                       WP                             (Lat. 35[deg]02'00.55'' N, long. 081[deg]55'36.86'' W)
Appleton, OH (APE)                              VORTAC                         (Lat. 40[deg]09'03.83'' N, long. 082[deg]35'17.88'' W)
Dryer, OH (DJB)                                 VOR/DME                        (Lat. 41[deg]21'29.03'' N, long. 082[deg]09'43.09'' W)
 

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Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.

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T-484 NELLO, GA to BURGG, SC [New]
 
NELLO, GA                                       FIX                            (Lat. 34[deg]29'58.43'' N, long. 084[deg]25'00.24'' W)
TALLE, GA                                       FIX                            (Lat. 34[deg]37'48.05'' N, long. 083[deg]40'48.64'' W)
MILBY, SC                                       WP                             (Lat. 34[deg]41'02.23'' N, long. 083[deg]18'42.53'' W)
BURGG, SC                                       WP                             (Lat. 35[deg]02'00.55'' N, long. 081[deg]55'36.86'' W)
 

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    Issued in Washington, DC, on February 21, 2024.
Frank Lias,
Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2024-04045 Filed 2-28-24; 8:45 am]
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