Document ID: FAA-2022-1260-0004
Agency: faa
Document Type: Rule
Title: Airspace Designations and Reporting Points: Northcentral United States
Posted Date: 2023-01-26T05:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 17 (Thursday, January 26, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 4899-4900]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-01458]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2022-1260; Airspace Docket No. 22-ACE-9]
RIN 2120-AA66

Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-465; Northcentral 
United States

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes Area Navigation (RNAV) route T-465 in 
the northcentral United States. The new RNAV route expands the 
availability of RNAV routing within the National Airspace System (NAS) 
in support of transitioning it from a ground-based to satellite-based 
navigation system.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, April 20, 2023. 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 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at 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, 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 (NPRM) for Docket 
No. FAA-2022-1260 in the Federal Register (87 FR 65546; October 31, 
2022), establishing RNAV route T-465 in support of FAA efforts to 
transition the NAS from a ground-based to a satellite-based Performance 
Based Navigation (PBN) system. Interested parties were invited to 
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on 
the proposal. Two positive comments were received supporting the 
establishment of T-465, acknowledging the enhanced safety related 
benefits provided to pilots and air traffic controllers alike by 
transitioning the NAS to a satellite-based navigation system.
    United States Area Navigation Routes are published in paragraph 
6011 of FAA Order JO 7400.11G, dated August 19, 2022, and effective 
September 15, 2022, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. 
The RNAV route action listed in this document will be published 
subsequently in FAA Order JO 7400.11.

Differences From the NPRM

    Subsequent to the NPRM, the FAA recognized the NPRM was published 
using Docket No. FAA-2202-1260, in error. The correct Docket No. is 
FAA-2022-1260. This rule corrects the Docket No. typographical error 
and changes the Docket No. for this action from ``FAA-2202-1260'' to 
``FAA-2022-1260''.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace Designations 
and Reporting Points, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 
15, 2022. FAA Order JO 7400.11G is publicly available as listed in the 
ADDRESSES 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.

The Rule

    This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by establishing RNAV route T-465 
between the Des Moines, IA, area and the Minneapolis, MN, terminal 
area. The new RNAV route is described below.
    T-465: T-465 is a new RNAV route that extends between the Des 
Moines, IA (DSM), VHF Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigation 
(VORTAC) navigational aid (NAVAID) and the NITZR, MN, waypoint (WP) 
located near Morristown, MN. This T-route provides enroute routing 
adjacent to VHF Ominidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways V-13 and 
V-161 between the Des Moines VORTAC and the Mason City, IA, VOR/
Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) NAVAIDs; and enroute routing 
adjacent to VOR Federal airways V-13 and V-505 between the Mason City, 
IA, VOR/DME NAVAID and the NITZR WP.
    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 will only affect air traffic 
procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when 
promulgated, will not have a significant

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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 establishing RNAV route 
T-465 between the Des Moines, IA, VORTAC and the NITZR, MN, WP 
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, 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); operation of civil aircraft in a 
defense area, or to, within, or out of the United States through a 
designated Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) (14 CFR part 99, 
Security Control of Air Traffic); authorizations for operation of 
moored balloons, moored kites, amateur rockets, and unmanned free 
balloons (see 14 CFR part 101, Moored Balloons, Kites, Amateur Rockets 
and Unmanned Free Balloons); and, authorizations of parachute jumping 
and inspection of parachute equipment (see 14 CFR part 105, Parachute 
Operations). 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

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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-465 Des Moines, IA (DSM) to NITZR, MN [New]
Des Moines, IA (DSM)                            VORTAC                         (Lat. 41[deg]26'15.45'' N, long. 093[deg]38'54.81'' W)
RRAZZ, IA                                       WP                             (Lat. 43[deg]17'00.00'' N, long. 093[deg]33'05.00'' W)
DEMLL, MN                                       WP                             (Lat. 43[deg]57'55.00'' N, long. 093[deg]29'29.00'' W)
NITZR, MN                                       WP                             (Lat. 44[deg]11'10.48'' N, long. 093[deg]27'57.86'' W)
 

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    Issued in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2023.
Brian Konie,
Acting Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
[FR Doc. 2023-01458 Filed 1-25-23; 8:45 am]
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