Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 125 / Thursday, June 30, 2022 / Rules and Regulations 38915 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2021–0803; Airspace 

Docket No. 19–AAL–58] 

RIN 2120–AA66 

Amendment of United States Area 

Navigation Route (RNAV) T–222; 

Bethel, AK 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This action amends United 

States Area Navigation (RNAV) route T– 

222 in the vicinity of Bethel, AK in 

support of a large and comprehensive Troute modernization project for the state 

of Alaska. 

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: 

Jesse Acevedo, 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 routing in Alaska 

and improves the efficient flow of air 

traffic within the National Airspace 

System by lessening the dependency on 

ground-based navigation. 

History 

The FAA published a notice of 

proposed rulemaking for Docket No. 

FAA–2021–0803 in the Federal Register 

(86 FR 52862; September 23, 2021), 

amending RNAV route T–222 in the 

vicinity of Bethel, AK, in support of a 

large, comprehensive T-route 

modernization project for the state of 

Alaska. Interested parties were invited 

to participate in this rulemaking effort 

by submitting comments on the 

proposal. There were no comments 

received. 

United States Area Navigation Routes 

are published in paragraph 6011 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 route listed in this 

document would be published 

subsequently 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. 

The Rule 

This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by 

amending RNAV route T–222 in the 

vicinity of Bethel, AK in support of a 

large and comprehensive T-route 

modernization project for the state of 

Alaska. 

The route change is described below. 

T–222: T–222 extends between the 

BAERE, AK, waypoint (WP) to the 

Fairbanks, AK, (FAI) VHF OmniDirectional Range and Tactical Air 

Navigation (VORTAC). This action 

reroutes the segment between the 

Bethel, AK, (BET) VORTAC and the 

UTICE, AK, WP by adding five 

additional WPs (CABOT, WOGAX, 

IKUFU, JILSI, and CYCAS) in the 

vicinity of Aniak, AK. Further, the 

RUFVY WP from the original legal 

description is removed due to it not 

being a turn point. Additionally, this 

action cancels the segment between the 

BAERE WP and the St Paul Island, AK, 

(SPY) Non-Directional Beacons/Distance 

Measuring Equipment (NDB/DME). As a 

result, T–222 extends between the St 

Paul Island, AK, (SPY) NDB/DME and 

the Fairbanks, AK, (FAI) VORTAC. 

FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace 

Designations and Reporting Points, is 

published yearly and effective on 

September 15. 

Regulatory Notices and Analyses 

The FAA 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 determined that this 

airspace action of amending RNAV 

route T–222 in the vicinity of Bethel, 

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, 


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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 

■ 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–222 St Paul Island, AK (SPY) to Fairbanks, AK (FAI) [Amended] 

St Paul Island, AK (SPY) NDB/DME (Lat. 57°09′25.20′′ N, long. 170°13′58.77′′ W) 

Bethel, AK (BET) VORTAC (Lat. 60°47′05.41′′ N, long. 161°49′27.59′′ W) 

CABOT, AK WP (Lat. 61°12′01.32′′ N, long. 160°45′20.93′′ W) 

WOGAX, AK WP (Lat. 61°29′41.04′′ N, long. 160°06′19.41′′ W) 

IKUFU, AK WP (Lat. 61°40′34.53′′ N, long. 159°52′35.43′′ W) 

JILSI, AK WP (Lat. 61°46′52.14′′ N, long. 159°31′07.72′′ W) 

CYCAS, AK WP (Lat. 61°52′23.15′′ N, long. 159°13′52.38′′ W) 

UTICE, AK WP (Lat. 62°18′35.36′′ N, long. 157°37′56.78′′ W) 

McGrath, AK (MCG) VORTAC (Lat. 62°57′03.72′′ N, long. 155°36′40.97′′ W) 

Nenana, AK (ENN) VORTAC (Lat. 64°35′24.04′′ N, long. 149°04′22.34′′ W) 

Fairbanks, AK (FAI) VORTAC (Lat. 64°48′00.25′′ N, long. 148°00′43.11′′ W) 

* * * * * 

Issued in Washington, DC, on June 22, 

2022. 

Scott M. Rosenbloom, 

Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations. 

[FR Doc. 2022–13879 Filed 6–29–22; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2022–0025; Airspace 

Docket No. 21–ACE–2] 

RIN 2120–AA66 

Amendment of Multiple Air Traffic 

Service (ATS) Routes and 

Establishment of Area Navigation 

(RNAV) Routes in the Vicinity of 

Liberal, KS 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This action amends Jet Routes 

J–19, J–20, J–52, J–98, J–134, and J–231, 

RNAV route Q–176, and VHF 

Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal 

airways V–210, V–234, V–350, and V– 

507; and establishes RNAV routes T– 

418 and T–431. The FAA is taking this 

action due to the planned 

decommissioning of the VOR portion of 

the Liberal, KS (LBL), VOR/Tactical Air 

Navigation (VORTAC) navigational aid 

(NAVAID). The Liberal VOR is being 

decommissioned in support of the 

FAA’s VOR Minimum Operational 

Network (MON) program. 

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: 

Colby Abbott, Rules and Regulations 

Group, Policy Directorate, 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. 

History 

The FAA published a notice of 

proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for 

Docket No. FAA–2022–0025 in the 

Federal Register (87 FR 5747; February 

2, 2022), amending Jet Routes J–19, J– 

20, J–52, J–98, J–134, and J–231, RNAV 

route Q–176, and VOR Federal airways 

V–210, V–234, V–304, V–350, and V– 

507; and establishing RNAV routes T– 

418 and T–431. The proposed 

amendment and establishment actions 

were due to the planned 

decommissioning of the VOR portion of 

the Liberal, KS, VORTAC NAVAID. 

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, RNAV Q-routes are published in 

paragraph 2006, VOR Federal airways 

are published in paragraph 6010(a), and 

United States RNAV T-routes are 

published in paragraph 6011 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 ATS routes listed in this 


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