Document ID: FAA-2023-1548-0001
Agency: faa
Document Type: Proposed Rule
Title: Airspace Designations and Reporting Points: Vicinity of Acequia, ID
Posted Date: 2023-07-19T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 137 (Wednesday, July 19, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 46121-46123]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-15208]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2023-1548; Airspace Docket No. 22-ANM-62]
RIN 2120-AA66

Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-302 in 
Vicinity of Acequia, ID

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend United States Area Navigation 
(RNAV) route, T-302, in the vicinity of Acequia, ID to increase the 
RNAV route's lateral separation from Restricted Area 3203 (R-3203). 
This proposal will also increase the lateral separation between T-302, 
parachute activities at Nampa Municipal Airport (MAN) and Caldwell 
Executive Airport in Idaho (EUL).

DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 5, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. [FAA-2023-1548] 
and Airspace Docket No. [22-ANM-62] 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 7400.11G, 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 would increase the efficiency and safety of the flow of 
air traffic within the National Airspace System (NAS).

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

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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 Western Service Center, 
Operations Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 2200 South 
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198.

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 proposes to amend the current version of that 
order, FAA Order JO 7400.11G, dated August 19, 2022, and effective 
September 15, 2022. These updates would be published in the next update 
to FAA Order JO 7400.11. That order is publicly available as listed in 
the ADDRESES section of this document.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11G lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, 
air traffic service routes, and reporting points.

Background

    Federal airways must have three Nautical miles of separation 
between the airway centerline and the border of active Special Use 
Airspace (SUA), which includes Restricted Areas. The protected airspace 
for the portion of T-302, between ADXEX, ID, Waypoint (WP), and ALKAL, 
ID, WP, overlies R-3203 by approximately one-half nautical mile. This 
makes T-302 unusable when the restricted area is active. This proposal 
would increase the separation between T-302 and R-3203 by adding CANEK, 
ID, FIX, to the airway, allowing the use of T-302 when R-3203 is 
active. Currently, ALKAL, ID, WP, is a part of T-302 but not included 
in the legal description. The inclusion was not required due to the 
directional change being less than one degree. With the addition of 
CANEK, ID, FIX, the directional change of ALKAL, ID, WP, would be more 
than one degree and, as amended, would be included in the legal 
description.
    Additionally, this action proposes to remove PARMO, ID, WP, from 
the T-302 airway to increase the separation between T-302 and parachute 
activities at Nampa Municipal Airport and Caldwell Executive Airport.

The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to amend RNAV 
route T-302 in the vicinity of Acequia, ID to increase the airways 
lateral separation from Restricted Area 3203 and parachute activities 
Nampa Municipal Airport and Caldwell Executive Airport.
    T-302: The FAA proposes to add ALKAL, ID, WP, to the airway 
description. Additionally, the FAA proposes to add CANEK, ID, WP 
between ADEXE, ID, WP and ALKAL, ID, WP. Lastly, the FAA proposes to 
remove PARMO, ID, Fix, from the airway description.

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 
7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19, 
2022, and effective September 15, 2022, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.

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T-302 CUKIS, OR to GRIFT, IL
 
CUKIS, OR                                       WP                             (Lat. 45[deg]20'59.59'' N, long. 122[deg]21'49.41'' W)
JJETT, OR                                       WP                             (Lat. 44[deg]56'35.43'' N, long. 121[deg]40'56.36'' W)
CUPRI, OR                                       FIX                            (Lat. 44[deg]37'03.76'' N, long. 121[deg]15'13.89'' W)
ZUDMI, OR                                       WP                             (Lat. 44[deg]19'59.29'' N, long. 120[deg]28'10.92'' W)
Wildhorse, OR (ILR)                             VOR/DME                        (Lat. 43[deg]35'35.27'' N, long. 118[deg]57'18.18'' W)
JOSTN, OR                                       WP                             (Lat. 43[deg]34'16.92'' N, long. 117[deg]53'51.34'' W)
UKAYI, ID                                       WP                             (Lat. 43[deg]46'57.60'' N, long. 117[deg]05'24.14'' W)
ADEXE, ID                                       WP                             (Lat. 43[deg]30'16.79'' N, long. 116[deg]26'53.72'' W)
CANEK, ID                                       FIX                            (Lat. 43[deg]18'57.88'' N, long. 115[deg]48'28.06'' W)
ALKAL, ID                                       FIX                            (Lat. 43[deg]00'58.35'' N, long. 115[deg]19'41.26'' W)
FEVDO, ID                                       WP                             (Lat. 42[deg]53'48.88'' N, long. 115[deg]02'00.30'' W)
TOXEE, ID                                       FIX                            (Lat. 42[deg]41'41.81'' N, long. 114[deg]27'13.10'' W)
JADUP, ID                                       WP                             (Lat. 42[deg]44'32.00'' N, long. 113[deg]42'15.22'' W)
MIKAE, WY                                       WP                             (Lat. 42[deg]06'36.88'' N, long. 110[deg]35'59.28'' W)
BXTER, WY                                       WP                             (Lat. 41[deg]53'13.97'' N, long. 110[deg]04'52.38'' W)
EEBEE, WY                                       WP                             (Lat. 41[deg]44'07.05'' N, long. 109[deg]35'10.21'' W)
REGVE, WY                                       WP                             (Lat. 41[deg]38'35.07'' N, long. 109[deg]20'30.96'' W)
Rock Springs, WY (OCS)                          VOR/DME                        (Lat. 41[deg]35'24.76'' N, long. 109[deg]00'55.18'' W)
FIKLA, WY                                       WP                             (Lat. 41[deg]56'20.50'' N, long. 106[deg]57'11.03'' W)
Medicine Bow, WY (MBW)                          VOR/DME                        (Lat. 41[deg]50'43.88'' N, long. 106[deg]00'15.42'' W)
Scottsbluff, NE (BFF)                           VORTAC                         (Lat. 41[deg]53'38.99'' N, long. 103[deg]28'55.31'' W)
WAKPA, NE                                       WP                             (Lat. 42[deg]03'21.64'' N, long. 103[deg]04'57.99'' W)
Alliance, NE (AIA)                              VOR/DME                        (Lat. 42[deg]03'20.27'' N, long. 102[deg]48'16.00'' W)
MARSS, NE                                       FIX                            (Lat. 42[deg]27'48.92'' N, long. 100[deg]36'15.32'' W)
PUKFA, NE                                       WP                             (Lat. 42[deg]22'59.52'' N, long. 099[deg]59'36.42'' W)
GIYED, NE                                       FIX                            (Lat. 42[deg]30'22.02'' N, long. 099[deg]08'05.55'' W)
LLUKY, NE                                       WP                             (Lat. 42[deg]29'20.26'' N, long. 098[deg]38'11.44'' W)
KAATO, IA                                       WP                             (Lat. 42[deg]35'06.89'' N, long. 095[deg]58'53.08'' W)
ROKKK, IA                                       WP                             (Lat. 42[deg]37'00.00'' N, long. 094[deg]04'03.00'' W)
Waterloo, IA (ALO)                              VOR/DME                        (Lat. 42[deg]33'23.39'' N, long. 092[deg]23'56.13'' W)
Dubuque, IA (DBQ)                               VORTAC                         (Lat. 42[deg]24'05.29'' N, long. 090[deg]42'32.68'' W)
JOOLZ, IL                                       WP                             (Lat. 42[deg]20'41.49'' N, long. 090[deg]12'12.00'' W)
GRIFT, IL                                       WP                             (Lat. 42[deg]17'28.14'' N, long. 088[deg]53'41.42'' W)
 

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    Issued in Washington, DC, on July 13, 2023.
Karen Chiodini,
Acting Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
[FR Doc. 2023-15208 Filed 7-18-23; 8:45 am]
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