Document ID: FAA-2021-0914-0003
Agency: faa
Document Type: Rule
Title: Airspace Designations and Reporting Points: Eastern United States
Posted Date: 2022-04-27T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 81 (Wednesday, April 27, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 24862-24863]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-08894]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2021-0914; Airspace Docket No. 21-ASO-10]
RIN 2120-AA66

Amendment and Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes T-
354, and T-421; Eastern United States

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends area navigation (RNAV) route T-354, and 
establishes RNAV route T-421 in the eastern United States. The changes 
to the routes expand the availability of RNAV routing in support of 
transitioning the National Airspace System (NAS) from ground-based to 
satellite-based navigation.

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 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-2021-00914, in the Federal Register (86 FR 60183; November 1, 
2021), amending T-354 and establishing T-421. Interested parties were 
invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written 
comments on the proposal. One comment was received but it did not 
address any specifics about the proposal.
    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 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.

The Rule

    This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by amending RNAV route T-354, and 
establishing T-421 as described below.
    T-354: T-354 currently extends between the BYZIN, MN, waypoint (WP) 
and the Cunningham, KY, (CNG) VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/
DME). This action extends T-354 southward from the Cunningham VOR/DME 
to the Dyersburg, TN, (DYR) VOR Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC). The 
amended T-354 overlies that portion of VOR Federal airway V-47 between 
the Cunningham VOR/DME and the Dyersburg VORTAC. Additionally, due to 
the planned VOR decommissioning, the Cunningham VOR/DME is replaced by 
the MESSR, KY, WP (located 60 feet southwest of the Cunningham VOR/
DME), and the Dyersburg VORTAC is replaced by the HAUSS, TN, WP 
(located 60 feet northeast of the Dyersburg VORTAC).
    T-421: T-421 is a new RNAV route that extends between the LYFEE, 
AL, WP, and the HAGIE, AL, WP. T-421 overlies that portion of VOR 
Federal airway V-7 between the Wiregrass, AL, (RRS) VORTAC, and the 
Muscle Shoals, AL, (MSL) VORTAC. Due to the planned VOR 
decommissioning, the Wiregrass VORTAC is replaced by the LYFEE WP 
(located 60 feet northwest of the Wiregrass VORTAC) and the Muscle 
Shoals VORTAC is replaced by the HAGIE WP (located 118 feet northwest 
of the Muscle Shoals 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 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 amending RNAV route T-354 
and establishing RNAV route T-421, in support of efforts transitioning 
the NAS from ground-based to satellite-based navigation, 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-

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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:

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 
7400.11F, 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.

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T-354 BYZIN, MN to HAUSS, TN [Amended]
 
BYZIN, MN                                       WP                             (Lat. 47[deg]29'03.97'' N, long. 096[deg]13'28.09'' W)
Park Rapids, MN (PKD)                           DME                            (Lat. 46[deg]53'53.34'' N, long. 095[deg]04'15.21'' W)
BRNRD, MN                                       WP                             (Lat. 46[deg]20'53.81'' N, long. 094[deg]01'33.54'' W)
SSKYY, WI                                       WP                             (Lat. 45[deg]49'13.60'' N, long. 092[deg]22'28.26'' W)
TONOC, WI                                       Fix                            (Lat. 45[deg]03'47.56'' N, long. 091[deg]38'11.87'' W)
KOETZ, WI                                       WP                             (Lat. 44[deg]13'15.00'' N, long. 091[deg]28'14.00'' W)
HRMNN, WI                                       WP                             (Lat. 43[deg]55'32.51'' N, long. 090[deg]58'04.07'' W)
FOMAG, WI                                       WP                             (Lat. 43[deg]29'38.44'' N, long. 089[deg]46'09.53'' W)
MAYSE, WI                                       WP                             (Lat. 43[deg]10'14.18'' N, long. 089[deg]42'46.52'' W)
HOMRC, IL                                       WP                             (Lat. 41[deg]34'04.67'' N, long. 089[deg]30'20.55'' W)
CPTON, IL                                       WP                             (Lat. 41[deg]06'51.57'' N, long. 089[deg]11'58.93'' W)
BLLUE, IL                                       WP                             (Lat. 40[deg]07'09.20'' N, long. 088[deg]32'45.48'' W)
BOSTN, IL                                       WP                             (Lat. 39[deg]53'46.57'' N, long. 088[deg]26'18.96'' W)
Bible Grove, IL (BIB)                           VORTAC                         (Lat. 38[deg]55'13.24'' N, long. 088[deg]28'54.50'' W)
MESSR, KY                                       WP                             (Lat. 37[deg]00'30.44'' N, long. 088[deg]50'13.16'' W)
HAUSS, TN                                       WP                             (Lat. 36[deg]01'07.37'' N, long. 089[deg]19'03.41'' W)
 
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T-421 LYFEE, AL to HAGIE, AL [New]
 
LYFEE, AL                                       WP                             (Lat. 31[deg]17'05.04'' N, long. 085[deg]25'52.67'' W)
CLIOS, AL                                       Fix                            (Lat. 31[deg]41'34.39'' N, long. 085[deg]40'16.19'' W)
BANBI, AL                                       Fix                            (Lat. 31[deg]50'04.30'' N, long. 085[deg]45'35.30'' W)
ZOREL, AL                                       WP                             (Lat. 32[deg]26'31.62'' N, long. 086[deg]11'20.06'' W)
GUMMP, AL                                       WP                             (Lat. 33[deg]04'32.55'' N, long. 086[deg]37'06.44'' W)
VLKNN, AL                                       WP                             (Lat. 33[deg]40'12.47'' N, long. 086[deg]53'58.83'' W)
HAGIE, AL                                       WP                             (Lat. 34[deg]42'25.87'' N, long. 087[deg]29'29.76'' W)
 

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    Issued in Washington, DC, on April 20, 2022.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
[FR Doc. 2022-08894 Filed 4-26-22; 8:45 am]
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