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CORDU, ID Fix (Lat. 48°10′46.41′′N, long. 116°40′21.84′′W) 

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Issued in Washington, DC, on April 20, 

2022. 

Scott M. Rosenbloom, 

Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations. 

[FR Doc. 2022–08897 Filed 4–26–22; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2021–1021; Airspace 

Docket No. 21–ASO–9] 

RIN 2120–AA66 

Amendment and Removal of Air Traffic 

Service (ATS) Routes; Eastern United 

States 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This action amends three jet 

routes and removes one jet route in the 

eastern United States. This action is 

associated with the decommissioning of 

the Atlanta VHF Omnidirectional Range 

and Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) 

system in support of the VHF 

Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Minimum 

Operational Network (MON) to improve 

the efficiency of the National Airspace 

System (NAS) and reduce dependency 

on ground-based navigational systems. 

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, July 14, 

2022. 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: FAA Order JO 7400.11F, 

Airspace Designations and Reporting 

Points, and subsequent amendments can 

be viewed online at https://

www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. 

For further information, you can contact 

the Rules and Regulations Group, 

Federal Aviation Administration, 800 

Independence Avenue SW, Washington, 

DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul 

Gallant, 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. 

History 

The FAA published a notice of 

proposed rulemaking for Docket No. 

FAA–2021–1021 in the Federal Register 

(86 FR 73205; December 27, 2021), 

amending three jet routes and removing 

one jet route in the eastern United 

States. Interested parties were invited to 

participate in this rulemaking effort by 

submitting written comments on the 

proposal. No comments were received. 

Jet routes are published in paragraph 

2004 of FAA Order JO 7400.11F dated 

August 10, 2021, and effective 

September 15, 2021, which is 

incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 

71.1. The jet routes listed in this 

document would be subsequently 

amended in, or removed, respectively, 

from FAA Order JO 7400.11. 

Availability and Summary of 

Documents for Incorporation by 

Reference 

This document amends FAA Order JO 

7400.11F, Airspace Designations and 

Reporting Points, dated August 10, 

2021, and effective September 15, 2021. 

FAA Order JO 7400.11F is publicly 

available as listed in the ADDRESSES

section of this document. FAA Order JO 

7400.11F lists Class A, B, C, D, and E 

airspace areas, air traffic service routes, 

and reporting points. 

The Rule 

This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by 

amending J–4, J–45 and J–89 and 

removing J–239 in the eastern United 

States. This action is associated with the 

planned decommissioning of the 

Atlanta VORTAC and the VOR MON 

program by amending and removing 

certain jet route segments that are being 

replaced by area navigation routing. 

Additionally, the jet route changes 

reduce aeronautical chart clutter by 

removing unneeded route segments. 

The route changes are as follows: 

J–4: J–4 currently extends between the 

Los Angeles, CA, (LAX) VORTAC, and 

the Colliers, SC, (IRQ) VORTAC. The 

FAA is removing the latter segment of 

the route from the Meridian, MS, (MEI) 

VORTAC to the Colliers VORTAC. The 

amended route extends between the Los 

Angeles, CA, (LAX) VORTAC and the 

Magnolia, MS, (MHZ) VORTAC. 

J–45: J–45 currently extends between 

the Atlanta, GA, VORTAC, and the 

Aberdeen, SD, (ABR) VOR/Distance 

Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME). This 

action removes the Atlanta, GA, (ATL) 

VORTAC from the initial segment. The 

amended route extends between the 

Nashville, TN, (BNA) VORTAC, and the 

Aberdeen, SD, (ABR) VOR/DME. 

J–89: J–89 currently extends between 

the Atlanta, GA, VORTAC, and the 

Winnipeg, MB, Canada, (YWG) 

VORTAC. This action removes the 

Atlanta, GA, (ATL) VORTAC in the 

initial segment. As amended, the route 

extends between the Louisville, KY, 

(IIU) VORTAC, and the Winnipeg, MB, 

Canada, (YWG) VORTAC. The portion 

within Canada is excluded. 

J–239: J–239 currently extends 

between the Atlanta, GA, (ATL) 

VORTAC and the Meridian, MS, (MEI) 

VORTAC. The FAA is removing the 

entire route. 

FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace 

Designations and Reporting Points, is 

published yearly and effective on 

September 15. 

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 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 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 


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number of small entities under the 

criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. 

Environmental Review 

The FAA has determined that this 

action of amending three jet routes, 

removing one jet route, in the eastern 

United States 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– 

6.5b, which categorically excludes from 

further environmental impact review 

‘‘Actions regarding establishment of jet 

routes and Federal airways (see 14 CFR 

71.15, Designation of jet routes and VOR 

Federal airways) . . .’’. As such, this 

action is not expected to cause 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. The FAA has 

determined 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 

■ 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 7400.11F 

Airspace Designations and Reporting 

Points, dated August 10, 2021, and 

effective September 15, 2021, is 

amended as follows: 

Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes. 

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J–4 [Amended] 

From Los Angeles, CA, via INT Los 

Angeles 083° and Twentynine Palms, CA, 

269° radials; Twentynine Palms; Parker, CA; 

Buckeye, AZ; San Simon, AZ; Newman, TX; 

Wink, TX; Abilene, TX; Ranger, TX; Belcher, 

LA; to Magnolia, MS. 

* * * * * 

J–45 [Amended] 

From Nashville, TN; St Louis, MO; 

Kirksville, MO; Des Moines, IA; Sioux Falls, 

SD; to Aberdeen, SD. 

* * * * * 

J–89 [Amended] 

From Louisville, KY; Boiler, IN; 

Northbrook, IL; Badger, WI; Duluth, MN; to 

Winnipeg, MB, Canada. The portion within 

Canada is excluded. 

* * * * * 

J–239 [Removed] 

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Issued in Washington, DC, on April 20, 

2022. 

Scott M. Rosenbloom, 

Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations. 

[FR Doc. 2022–08893 Filed 4–26–22; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 97 

[Docket No. 31424; Amdt. No. 4005] 

Standard Instrument Approach 

Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums 

and Obstacle Departure Procedures; 

Miscellaneous Amendments 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This rule establishes, amends, 

suspends, or removes Standard 

Instrument Approach Procedures 

(SIAPS) and associated Takeoff 

Minimums and Obstacle Departure 

procedures (ODPs) for operations at 

certain airports. These regulatory 

actions are needed because of the 

adoption of new or revised criteria, or 

because of changes occurring in the 

National Airspace System, such as the 

commissioning of new navigational 

facilities, adding new obstacles, or 

changing air traffic requirements. These 

changes are designed to provide safe 

and efficient use of the navigable 

airspace and to promote safe flight 

operations under instrument flight rules 

at the affected airports. 

DATES: This rule is effective April 27, 

2022. The compliance date for each 

SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums, 

and ODP is specified in the amendatory 

provisions. 

The incorporation by reference of 

certain publications listed in the 

regulations is approved by the Director 

of the Federal Register as of April 27, 

2022. 

ADDRESSES: Availability of matters 

incorporated by reference in the 

amendment is as follows: 

For Examination 

1. U.S. Department of Transportation, 

Docket Ops-M30. 1200 New Jersey 

Avenue SE, West Bldg., Ground Floor, 

Washington, DC 20590–0001. 

2. The FAA Air Traffic Organization 

Service Area in which the affected 

airport is located; 

3. The office of Aeronautical 

Information Services, 6500 South 

MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 

73169 or, 

4. The National Archives and Records 

Administration (NARA). For 

information on the availability of this 

material at NARA, email fr.inspection@

nara.gov or go to: https://

www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ 

ibr-locations.html. 

Availability 

All SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and 

ODPs are available online free of charge. 

Visit the National Flight Data Center at 

nfdc.faa.gov to register. Additionally, 

individual SIAP and Takeoff Minimums 

and ODP copies may be obtained from 

the FAA Air Traffic Organization 

Service Area in which the affected 

airport is located. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Thomas J. Nichols, Flight Procedures 

and Airspace Group, Flight 

Technologies and Procedures Division, 

Flight Standards Service, Federal 

Aviation Administration. Mailing 

Address: FAA Mike Monroney 

Aeronautical Center, Flight Procedures 

and Airspace Group, 6500 South 

MacArthur Blvd., Registry Bldg 29 

Room 104, Oklahoma City, OK 73169. 

Telephone (405) 954–4164. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This rule 

amends 14 CFR part 97 by establishing, 

amending, suspending, or removes 

SIAPS, Takeoff Minimums and/or 

ODPS. The complete regulatory 

description of each SIAP and its 

associated Takeoff Minimums or ODP 

for an identified airport is listed on FAA 


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