[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 236 (Thursday, December 9, 2010)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 76648-76650]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-30999]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2010-1180; Airspace Docket No. 10-AWP-15]
Proposed Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; Western
United States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to establish seven High Altitude Area
Navigation (RNAV) routes in the Western United States (U.S.). These new
routes would provide pilots and air traffic controllers with efficient
direct routes enhancing safety and improving the efficient use of the
National Airspace System (NAS).
DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 24, 2011.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on the proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001;
telephone: (202) 366-9826. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA-2010-
1180 and Airspace Docket No. 10-AWP-15 at the beginning of your
comments. You may also submit comments through the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken McElroy, Airspace Regulation and
ATC Procedures Group, Office of Mission Support Services, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC
20591; telephone: (202) 267-8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they
may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
Communications should identify both docket numbers (FAA Docket No.
FAA-2010-1180 and Airspace Docket No. 10-AWP-15) and be submitted in
triplicate to the Docket Management Facility (see ADDRESSES section for
address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments
on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed,
stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments
to FAA Docket No. FAA-2010-1180 and Airspace Docket No. 10-AWP-15.''
The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter.
All communications received on or before the specified closing date
for comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed
rule. The proposal contained in this action may be changed in light of
comments received. All comments submitted will be available for
examination in the public docket both before and after the closing date
for comments. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with
FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the
docket.
Availability of NPRMs
An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's Web page at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
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You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Office (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. An
informal docket may also be examined during normal business hours at
the office of the Western Service Center, Federal Aviation
Administration, 1601 Lind Ave., SW., Renton, WA 98057.
Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future
NPRMs should contact the FAA's Office of Rulemaking, (202) 267-9677,
for a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking Distribution System, which describes the application
procedure.
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal
Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to establish seven RNAV Q-routes in the
Western United States. The RNAV routes described in this NPRM would
enhance safety, and facilitate more flexible and efficient use of the
navigable airspace for en route Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)
operations within the NAS. Specifically these proposed routes would
improve departure flow from the San Francisco/Oakland, CA, Terminal
area by providing additional parallel departure routings and improve
arrival flow from Salt Lake ARTCC to Reno, NV, and Sacramento, CA.
The High Altitude RNAV Routes are published in paragraph 2006 in
FAA Order 7400.9U, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated
August 18, 2010, and effective September 15, 2010, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The airspace designations
listed in this document would be published subsequently in the Order.
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.
Therefore, this proposed 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 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.
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 proposes to establish RNAV routes in the Western United States.
Environmental Review
This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, ``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
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]
2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order
7400.9U, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 18,
2010, and effective September 15, 2010, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2006 United States Area Navigation Routes.
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Q-120 SAC to RWF [New]
SAC......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 38[deg]26'37'' N., long. 121[deg]33'06'' W.)
ZORUN....................... WP.................. (Lat. 39[deg]59'00'' N., long. 118[deg]55'00'' W.)
GALLI....................... WP.................. (Lat. 40[deg]19'10'' N., long. 118[deg]07'18'' W.)
BPI......................... VOR/DME............. (Lat. 42[deg]34'46'' N., long. 110[deg]06'33'' W.)
FOSIG....................... WP.................. (Lat. 43[deg]49'03'' N., long. 101[deg]25'18'' W.)
RWF......................... VOR/DME............. (Lat. 44[deg]28'02'' N., long. 095[deg]07'42'' W.)
* * * * *
Q-122 MOGEE to FOD [New]
MOGEE....................... WP.................. (Lat. 38[deg]20'10'' N., long. 121[deg]23'23'' W.)
MACUS....................... WP.................. (Lat. 39[deg]53'00'' N., long. 118[deg]48'00'' W.)
MCORD....................... WP.................. (Lat. 40[deg]12'00'' N., long. 118[deg]01'00'' W.)
LCU......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 41[deg]21'47'' N., long. 113[deg]50'26'' W.)
BEARR....................... FIX................. (Lat. 41[deg]31'51'' N., long. 112[deg]29'18'' W.)
KURSE....................... WP.................. (Lat. 42[deg]04'30'' N., long. 105[deg]09'36'' W.)
ONL......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 42[deg]28'14'' N., long. 098[deg]41'13'' W.)
FOD......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 42[deg]36'40'' N., long. 094[deg]17'41'' W.)
* * * * *
Q-124 MOGEE to WAATS [New]
MOGEE....................... WP.................. (Lat. 38[deg]20'10'' N., long. 121[deg]23'23'' W.)
MACUS....................... WP.................. (Lat. 39[deg]53'00'' N., long. 118[deg]48'00'' W.)
MCORD....................... WP.................. (Lat. 40[deg]12'00'' N., long. 118[deg]01'00'' W.)
SLOWN....................... WP.................. (Lat. 40[deg]34'00'' N., long. 116[deg]24'00'' W.)
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FASTE....................... WP.................. (Lat. 40[deg]42'00'' N., long. 114[deg]30'00'' W.)
BVL......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 40[deg]43'34'' N., long. 113[deg]45'27'' W.)
WAATS....................... FIX................. (Lat. 40[deg]43'10'' N., long. 112[deg]31'48'' W.)
* * * * *
Q-126 TIPRE to EKR [New]
TIPRE....................... WP.................. (Lat. 38[deg]12'21'' N., long. 121[deg]02'09'' W.)
INSLO....................... WP.................. (Lat. 38[deg]40'45'' N., long. 117[deg]17'53'' W.)
GAROT....................... WP.................. (Lat. 39[deg]18'00'' N., long. 113[deg]15'00'' W.)
EKR......................... VOR/DME............. (Lat. 40[deg]04'03'' N., long. 107[deg]55'30'' W.)
* * * * *
Q-128 LIN to MEM [New]
LIN......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 38[deg]04'29'' N., long. 121[deg]00'14'' W.)
JSICA....................... WP.................. (Lat. 38[deg]31'14'' N., long. 117[deg]17'13'' W.)
EDLES....................... FIX................. (Lat. 38[deg]40'40'' N., long. 109[deg]56'27'' W.)
FLOOD....................... FIX................. (Lat. 38[deg]20'24'' N., long. 105[deg]05'38'' W.)
ZAROS....................... WP.................. (Lat. 37[deg]59'22'' N., long. 102[deg]20'22'' W.)
BVO......................... VOR/DME............. (Lat. 36[deg]50'03'' N., long. 096[deg]01'06'' W.)
RZC......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 36[deg]14'47'' N., long. 094[deg]07'17'' W.)
PAMMO....................... WP.................. (Lat. 35[deg]35'04'' N., long. 091[deg]49'21'' W.)
MEM......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 35[deg]00'54'' N., long. 089[deg]58'60'' W.)
* * * * *
Q-130 LIN to PNH [New]
LIN......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 38[deg]04'29'' N., long. 121[deg]00'14'' W.)
JSICA....................... WP.................. (Lat. 38[deg]31'14'' N., long. 117[deg]17'13'' W.)
REANA....................... WP.................. (Lat. 38[deg]24'00'' N., long. 114[deg]20'00'' W.)
MRRNY....................... WP.................. (Lat. 37[deg]49'42'' N., long. 111[deg]59'60'' W.)
RSK......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 36[deg]44'54'' N., long. 108[deg]05'56'' W.)
DIXAN....................... FIX................. (Lat. 36[deg]16'51'' N., long. 105[deg]57'20'' W.)
MIRME....................... WP.................. (Lat. 35[deg]47'01'' N., long. 103[deg]50'32'' W.)
PNH......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 35[deg]14'06'' N., long. 101[deg]41'56'' W.)
* * * * *
Q-132 WEBGO to MAGPY [New]
WEBGO....................... WP.................. (Lat. 39[deg]28'00'' N., long. 120[deg]21'00'' W.)
ANAHO....................... FIX................. (Lat. 39[deg]57'40'' N., long. 119[deg]24'56'' W.)
MYBAD....................... WP.................. (Lat. 40[deg]23'16'' N., long. 118[deg]22'23'' W.)
ZERAM....................... WP.................. (Lat. 40[deg]28'00'' N., long. 118[deg]07'00'' W.)
MAGPY....................... WP.................. (Lat. 40[deg]51'27'' N., long. 116[deg]12'09'' W.)
Issued in Washington, DC, December 2, 2010.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace Regulation and ATC Procedures Group.
[FR Doc. 2010-30999 Filed 12-8-10; 8:45 am]
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