[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 102 (Thursday, May 27, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 29652-29653]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-12402]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2010-0028; Airspace Docket No. 10-AWP-1]
Amendment of Area Navigation Route Q-15; California
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action amends Area Navigation Route Q-15 by modifying a
segment of the airway to provide adequate separation from restricted
area R-2508 Complex, CA. This action is necessary for the safety and
management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations within the
National Airspace System (NAS).
DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, July 29, 2010. 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 7400.9 and
publication of conforming amendments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken McElroy, Airspace and Rules Group,
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 February 24, 2010, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend Area Navigation Route Q-
15 in California (75 FR 8286). Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on
the proposal. No comments were received. With the exception for the
order of the points listed, (Q-15 route has been reversed to comply
with policy that odd numbered routes be described with the points
listed from South to North,) this amendment is the same as that
proposed in the NPRM.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by replacing the DOBNE waypoint of Q-15 with the KENNO waypoint
to adequately provide the additional lateral separation from the
boundary of R-2508 and Q-15. The operational benefits of this change
will positively impact the day-to-day traffic flow on Q-15 within the
NAS.
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Area Navigation Routes are published in paragraph 2006 of FAA Order
7400.9T, dated August 27, 2009 and effective September 15, 2009, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Area Navigation Route
listed in this document would be subsequently published in the Order.
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.
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 an RNAV route in California.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1E, Environmental Impacts: Polices and Procedures,
paragraph 311a. This airspace action is not expected to cause any
potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary
circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental
assessment.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
Adoption of 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 7400.9T,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 27, 2009 and
effective September 15, 2009, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2006 Area Navigation Routes
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Q-15 CHILY to LOMIA
CHILY........................ Fix.............. (Lat. 34[deg]42'49''
N., long.
112[deg]45'42'' W.)
DOVEE........................ Fix.............. (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.)
KENNO........................ WP............... (Lat. 37[deg]17'53''
N., long.
117[deg]18'37'' 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.)
Issued in Washington, DC, May 18, 2010.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
[FR Doc. 2010-12402 Filed 5-26-10; 8:45 am]
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