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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 

number of small entities under the 

criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. 

Environmental Review 

The FAA determined that this 

airspace action of establishing RNAV 

route T–366 in the vicinity of Point 

Hope, AK 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. 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 

■ 1. The authority citation for 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 6011 United States Area 

Navigation Routes. 

* * * * * 

T–366 VANTY, AK to JATIL, AK [New] 

VANTY, AK WP (Lat. 68°20′40.64′′ N, long. 166°48′09.96′′ W) 

CABGI, AK WP (Lat. 68°52′16.94′′ N, long. 166°04′50.37′′ W) 

SUPGY, AK WP (Lat. 69°01′57.87′′ N, long. 164°13′31.71′′ W) 

JODGU, AK WP (Lat. 69°44′11.47′′ N, long. 163°00′04.08′′ W) 

FILEV, AK WP (Lat. 70°38′16.81′′ N, long. 159°59′41.10′′ W) 

Barrow, AK (BRW) VOR/DME (Lat. 71°16′24.33′′ N, long. 156°47′17.22′′ W) 

JATIL, AK WP (Lat. 70°12′46.02′′ N, long. 151°00′19.83′′ W) 

* * * * * 

Issued in Washington, DC, on June 22, 

2022. 

Scott M. Rosenbloom, 

Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations. 

[FR Doc. 2022–13688 Filed 6–27–22; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2022–0456; Airspace 

Docket No. 21–ASO–34] 

RIN 2120–AA66 

Amendment of Area Navigation (RNAV) 

Route Q–75; Eastern United States 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This action amends Area 

Navigation (RNAV) route Q–75 to 

resolve similar sounding waypoint (WP) 

names and removes WPs and fixes that 

are not required for defining the route 

structure. Q–75 supports the Northeast 

Corridor Atlantic Coast Route Project. 

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, 

September 8, 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 modifies the 

route structure as necessary to preserve 

the safe and efficient flow of air traffic 

within the National Airspace System. 


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History 

The FAA published a notice of 

proposed rulemaking for Docket No. 

FAA–2022–0456, in the Federal 

Register (87 FR 25159; April 28, 2022), 

amending RNAV route Q–75. 

Interested parties were invited to 

participate in this rulemaking effort by 

submitting written comments on the 

proposal. Two comments were received. 

RNAV routes are published in 

paragraph 2006 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 RNAV routes listed in this 

document would be subsequently 

published in 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. 

Discussion of Comment 

One commenter wrote in support of 

renaming the DUEYS, NY, Fix as the 

FARLE, NY, Fix. But, the commenter 

objected to the proposed removal of 11 

fixes and WPs from the route legal 

description. The commenter believes 

that all points depicted on IFR En Route 

charts should be included in the 

regulatory description of the route. 

The FAA does not agree. The part 71 

legal description contains the points 

necessary to define the alignment of the 

route. These points consist of: the 

beginning and end points of the route; 

points where the route changes 

direction; holding fixes; and points 

required due to the maximum distance 

allowed between navigation aids, fixes, 

or WPs. The points being removed from 

the part 71 Q–75 legal description do 

not serve any of those purposes. 

However, they are still contained in the 

National Airspace System Resources 

Database and will continue to be 

depicted on the IFR En Route charts. 

Another commenter asked about the 

financial cost of making the proposed 

changes to the route. The proposed WP 

name change is made to resolve a 

potential safety issue of misinterpreting 

similar sounding names during radio 

communications. This is an editorial 

change that is covered under the routine 

maintenance of the currency of 

aeronautical charts. These charts are 

published every 56 days. The points 

being removed are removed from the Q– 

75 14 CFR part 71 legal description 

only. Points that do not mark a turn 

point on a route are not required in the 

part 71 legal description. However, in 

this case, the points will still be 

maintained in the airspace data base, 

and will remain as currently shown on 

the IFR chart. Therefore, there is no cost 

involved in removing the points from 

the legal description. 

The Rule 

This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by 

amending RNAV route Q–75 as 

described below. 

Q–75: Q–75 currently extends from 

the ENEME, GA, WP to the COPLY, MA, 

WP. This rule replaces the name 

‘‘DUEYS, NY, Fix’’ with the name 

‘‘FARLE, NY, Fix’’ for safety reasons. 

The current DUEYS Fix is located just 

2.45 nautical miles from the DEEZZ, 

NY, Fix (which is located adjacent to, 

but not on, Q–75). The similar sounding 

pronunciation of the two fixes can lead 

to pilot/air traffic controller 

miscommunication. The latitude/ 

longitude coordinates of the FARLE Fix 

remain the same as used for the DUEYS 

Fix, therefore this change does not affect 

the current charted alignment of Q–75. 

In addition, the FAA is removing a 

number of WPs and fixes from the 

description of Q–75, because they do 

not denote a route turn point and they 

are not required to be included in the 

Q–75 part 71 description. However, 

these points will continue to be 

depicted on the IFR En Route charts 

because they are used for air traffic 

control purposes. The affected WPs and 

fixes are: TEUFL, GA, WP; BROSK, NC, 

WP; DRAIK, VA, Fix; TOOBN, MD, WP; 

SACRI, MD, Fix; STOEN, PA, Fix; 

COPES, PA, Fix; BIGGY, NJ, Fix; JERSY, 

NJ, Fix; GREKI, CT, Fix; and SWALO, 

MA, Fix. 

The full route description of Q–75 is 

listed in ‘‘The Amendment’’ section, 

below. 

FAA Order JO 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 

number of small entities under the 

criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. 

Environmental Review 

The FAA has determined that this 

action of amending RNAV route Q–75 

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 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: 


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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 2006 United States Area 

Navigation Routes. 

* * * * * 

Q–75 ENEME, GA TO COPLY, MA [AMENDED] 

ENEME, GA WP (Lat. 30°42′12.09′′ N, long. 

082°26′09.31′′ W) 

TEEEM, GA WP (Lat. 32°08′41.20′′ N, long. 

081°54′50.57′′ W) 

SHRIL, GA WP (Lat. 32°54′42.21′′ N, long. 

081°34′09.78′′ W) 

FISHO, SC WP (Lat. 33°16′46.25′′ N, long. 

081°24′43.52′′ W) 

ILBEE, SC WP (Lat. 34°18′41.66′′ N, long. 

081°01′07.88′′ W) 

SLOJO, SC WP (Lat. 34°38′46.31′′ N, long. 

080°39′25.63′′ W) 

Greensboro, NC (GSO) VORTAC (Lat. 36°02′44.49′′ N, long. 

079°58′34.95′′ W) 

Gordonsville, VA (GVE) VORTAC (Lat. 38°00′48.96′′ N, long. 

078°09′10.90′′ W) 

HAMMZ, VA WP (Lat. 38°43′51.56′′ N, long. 

077°19′59.85′′ W) 

MURPH, MD FIX (Lat. 39°27′51.22′′ N, long. 

076°23′07.24′′ W) 

Modena, PA (MXE) VORTAC (Lat. 39°55′05.00′′ N, long. 

075°40′14.96′′ W) 

Solberg, NJ (SBJ) VOR/DME (Lat. 40°34′58.95′′ N, long. 

074°44′30.45′′ W) 

FARLE, NY WP (Lat. 41°09′09.46′′ N, long. 

073°47′48.52′′ W) 

BIZEX, NY WP (Lat. 41°17′02.86′′ N, long. 

073°34′50.20′′ W) 

NELIE, CT FIX (Lat. 41°56′27.64′′ N, long. 

072°41′18.88′′ W) 

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

070°59′22.37′′ W) 

COPLY, MA WP (Lat. 42°29′52.21′′ N, long. 

070°33′28.57′′ W) 

* * * * * 

Issued in Washington, DC, on June 21, 

2022. 

Scott M. Rosenbloom, 

Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations. 

[FR Doc. 2022–13580 Filed 6–27–22; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2022–0626; Airspace 

Docket No. 22–ASO–8] 

RIN 2120–AA66 

Amendment and Removal of Area 

Navigation (RNAV) Routes; SouthCentral Florida Metroplex Project 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This action amends low 

altitude United States Area Navigation 

(RNAV) routes, T–207, T–210, T–336, 

T–339, T–341, T–343, T–345, T–347, T– 

349, and T–353; and removes T–337, in 

support of the South-Central Florida 

Metroplex Project. These route changes 

were previously proposed in Docket No. 

FAA–2021–0940 but were deferred to a 

later date due to additional planning 

and coordination requirements. 

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, 

September 8, 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 modifies 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–2021–0940, in the Federal 


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