[Federal Register: October 14, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 198)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 59990-59992]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2005-20322; Airspace Docket No. 05-ANM-1]
RIN 2120-AA66
Establishment and Revision of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes;
Western United States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action establishes three area navigation (RNAV) routes
and revises one existing RNAV route in the Western United States (U.S.)
in support of the High Altitude Redesign (HAR) program. The FAA
originally proposed to revise two area navigation routes as part of
this action, but one revised route (Q-11) was deleted because the
proposed change provided limited benefit. The FAA is taking this action
to enhance safety and to improve the efficient use of the navigable
airspace in the Western U.S.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, December 22, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken McElroy, Airspace and Rules,
Office of System Operations Airspace and AIM, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267-8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
On May 25, 2005, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice
of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish three and revise two ``Q''
routes in the Western U.S. Interested
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parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments
were received in response the NPRM.
In reviewing the configuration of the proposed revision to Q-11,
the FAA determined that revision of this route as proposed was not
required. The proposed revision to Q-11 is withdrawn. With the
exception of editorial changes, and the change discussed above, this
amendment is the same as that proposed in the notice.
The Rule
The FAA is amending Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by establishing three RNAV routes and revising one existing
route in the Western United States within the airspace assigned to the
Seattle and Los Angeles Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCC).
These routes were developed as part of the HAR program to allow more
efficient routings. They are being established to enhance safety, and
to facilitate the more flexible and efficient use of the navigable
airspace for en route instrument flight rules (IFR) operations within
the Los Angeles and Seattle ARTCC area of responsibility.
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.
Therefore, this regulation: (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 economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
The Amendment
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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 part 71 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 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 7400.9N,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated September 1, 2005,
and effective September 15, 2005, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2006 Area Navigation Routes
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Q-13 PAWLI to PRFUM [Revised]
PRFUM................................... WP............................ (Lat. 35[deg]30'24''N., long. 113[deg]56'35''W.)
CENIT................................... WP............................ (Lat. 36[deg]41'02''N., long. 116[deg]26'31''W.)
TUMBE................................... WP............................ (Lat. 36[deg]48'20''N., long. 116[deg]40'03''W.)
TACUS................................... WP............................ (Lat. 37[deg]05'16''N., long. 116[deg]54'12''W.)
WODIN................................... WP............................ (Lat. 37[deg]19'20''N., long. 117[deg]05'25''W.)
LEAHI................................... WP............................ (Lat. 37[deg]28'58''N., long. 117[deg]14'57''W.)
LOMIA................................... WP............................ (Lat. 39[deg]13'12''N., long. 119[deg]06'23''W.)
RUFUS................................... WP............................ (Lat. 41[deg]26'00''N., long. 120[deg]00'00''W.)
PAWLI................................... WP............................ (Lat. 43[deg]10'48''N., long. 120[deg]55'50''W.)
Q-15 CHILY to LOMIA [New]
CHILY................................... WP............................ (Lat. 34[deg]42'49''N., long. 112[deg]45'42''W.)
DOVEE................................... WP............................ (Lat. 35[deg]26'51''N., long. 114[deg]48'01''W.)
BIKKR................................... WP............................ (Lat. 36[deg]34'00''N., long. 116[deg]45'00''W.)
DOBNE................................... WP............................ (Lat. 37[deg]14'23''N., long. 117[deg]15'04''W.)
RUSME................................... WP............................ (Lat. 37[deg]29'39''N., long. 117[deg]31'12''W.)
LOMIA................................... WP............................ (Lat. 39[deg]13'12''N., long. 119[deg]06'23''W.)
Q-2 BOILE to EWM [New]
BOILE................................... WP............................ (Lat. 34[deg]25'21''N., long. 118[deg]01'33''W.)
HEDVI................................... WP............................ (Lat. 33[deg]32'23''N., long. 114[deg]28'14''W.)
HOBOL................................... WP............................ (Lat. 33[deg]11'30''N., long. 112[deg]20'00''W.)
ITUCO................................... WP............................ (Lat. 32[deg]26'30''N., long. 109[deg]46'26''W.)
EWM..................................... VORTAC........................ (Lat. 31[deg]57'06''N., long. 106[deg]16'21''W.)
Q-4 BOILE to ELP [New]
BOILE................................... WP............................ (Lat. 34[deg]25'21''N., long. 118[deg]01'33''W.)
HEDVI................................... WP............................ (Lat. 33[deg]32'23''N., long. 114[deg]28'14''W.)
SCOLE................................... WP............................ (Lat. 33[deg]27'46''N., long. 114[deg]04'54''W.)
SPTFR................................... WP............................ (Lat. 33[deg]23'49''N., long. 113[deg]43'29''W.)
ZEBOL................................... WP............................ (Lat. 33[deg]03'30''N., long. 112[deg]31'00''W.)
SKTTR................................... WP............................ (Lat. 32[deg]17'38''N., long. 109[deg]50'44''W.)
ELP..................................... VORTAC........................ (Lat. 31[deg]48'57''N., long. 106[deg]16'55''W.)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on October 6, 2005.
Edith V. Parish,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules.
[FR Doc. 05-20627 Filed 10-13-05; 8:45 am]
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