76 FR 47 pgs. 13084-13086 - Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; Western United States
Type: RULEVolume: 76Number: 47Pages: 13084 - 13086
Docket number: [Docket No. FAA-2010-1180; Airspace Docket No. 10-AWP-15]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2011-5076 Filed 3-9-11; 8:45 am]
Agency: Transportation Department
Sub Agency: Federal Aviation Administration
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2010-1180; Airspace Docket No. 10-AWP-15]
Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; Western United States
AGENCY:
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION:
Final rule.
SUMMARY:
This action establishes seven High Altitude Area Navigation (RNAV) routes in the Western United States (U.S.). These new routes provide pilots and air traffic controllers with efficient direct routes enhancing safety and improving the efficient use of the National Airspace System (NAS).
DATES:
Effective date 0901 UTC, May 5, 2011. 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 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:
History
On December 9, 2010, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish RNAV routes in the Western U.S. (75 FR 76648). Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were received in response to the NPRM.
The Rule
The FAA is amending 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 action will 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 routes will 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 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 establishes RNAV routes in the Western United States.
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
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
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.
§ 71.1 [Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9U, AirspaceDesignations and Reporting Points, dated August 18, 2010, and effective September 15, 2010,is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2006United States area navigation routes.
| Q-120SAC to RWF [New] | |||
| SAC | VORTAC | (Lat. 38°26'37? N., long. 121°33'06? W.) | |
| ZORUN | WP | (Lat. 39°59'00? N., long. 118°55'00? W.) | |
| GALLI | WP | (Lat. 40°19'10? N., long. 118°07'18? W.) | |
| BPI | VOR/DME | (Lat. 42°34'46? N., long. 110°06'33? W.) | |
| FOSIG | WP | (Lat. 43°49'03? N., long. 101°25'18? W.) | |
| RWF | VOR/DME | (Lat. 44°28'02? N., long. 095°07'42? W.) | |
| ******* | |||
| Q-122MOGEE to FOD [New] | |||
| MOGEE | WP | (Lat. 38°20'10? N., long. 121°23'23? W.) | |
| MACUS | WP | (Lat. 39°53'00? N., long. 118°48'00? W.) | |
| MCORD | WP | (Lat. 40°12'00? N., long. 118°01'00? W.) | |
| LCU | VORTAC | (Lat. 41°21'47? N., long. 113°50'26? W.) | |
| BEARR | FIX | (Lat. 41°31'51? N., long. 112°29'18? W.) | |
| KURSE | WP | (Lat. 42°04'30? N., long. 105°09'36? W.) | |
| ONL | VORTAC | (Lat. 42°28'14? N., long. 098°41'13? W.) | |
| FOD | VORTAC | (Lat. 42°36'40? N., long. 094°17'41? W.) | |
| ******* | |||
| Q-124MOGEE to WAATS [New] | |||
| MOGEE | WP | (Lat. 38°20'10? N., long. 121°23'23? W.) | |
| MACUS | WP | (Lat. 39°53'00? N., long. 118°48'00? W.) | |
| MCORD | WP | (Lat. 40°12'00? N., long. 118°01'00? W.) | |
| SLOWN | WP | (Lat. 40°34'00? N., long. 116°24'00? W.) | |
| FASTE | WP | (Lat. 40°42'00? N., long. 114°30'00? W.) | |
| BVL | VORTAC | (Lat. 40°43'34? N., long. 113°45'27? W.) | |
| WAATS | FIX | (Lat. 40°43'10? N., long. 112°31'48? W.) | |
| ******* | |||
| Q-126TIPRE to EKR [New] | |||
| TIPRE | WP | (Lat. 38°12'21? N., long. 121°02'09? W.) | |
| INSLO | WP | (Lat. 38°40'45? N., long. 117°17'53? W.) | |
| GAROT | WP | (Lat. 39°18'00? N., long. 113°15'00? W.) | |
| EKR | VOR/DME | (Lat. 40°04'03? N., long. 107°55'30? W.) | |
| ******* | |||
| Q-128LIN to MEM [New] | |||
| LIN | VORTAC | (Lat. 38°04'29? N., long. 121°00'14? W.) | |
| JSICA | WP | (Lat. 38°31'14? N., long. 117°17'13? W.) | |
| EDLES | FIX | (Lat. 38°40'40? N., long. 109°56'27? W.) | |
| FLOOD | FIX | (Lat. 38°20'24? N., long. 105°05'38? W.) | |
| ZAROS | WP | (Lat. 37°59'22? N., long. 102°20'22? W.) | |
| BVO | VOR/DME | (Lat. 36°50'03? N., long. 096°01'06? W.) | |
| RZC | VORTAC | (Lat. 36°14'47? N., long. 094°07'17? W.) | |
| PAMMO | WP | (Lat. 35°35'04? N., long. 091°49'21? W.) | |
| MEM | VORTAC | (Lat. 35°00'54? N., long. 089°58'60? W.) | |
| ******* | |||
| Q-130LIN to PNH [New] | |||
| LIN | VORTAC | (Lat. 38°04'29? N., long. 121°00'14? W.) | |
| JSICA | WP | (Lat. 38°31'14? N., long. 117°17'13? W.) | |
| REANA | WP | (Lat. 38°24'00? N., long. 114°20'00? W.) | |
| MRRNY | WP | (Lat. 37°49'42? N., long. 111°59'60? W.) | |
| RSK | VORTAC | (Lat. 36°44'54? N., long. 108°05'56? W.) | |
| DIXAN | FIX | (Lat. 36°16'51? N., long. 105°57'20? W.) | |
| MIRME | WP | (Lat. 35°47'01? N., long. 103°50'32? W.) | |
| PNH | VORTAC | (Lat. 35°14'06? N., long. 101°41'56? W.) | |
| ******* | |||
| Q-132WEBGO to MAGPY [New] | |||
| WEBGO | WP | (Lat. 39°28'00? N., long. 120°21'00? W.) | |
| ANAHO | FIX | (Lat. 39°57'40? N., long. 119°24'56? W.) | |
| MYBAD | WP | (Lat. 40°23'16? N., long. 118°22'23? W.) | |
| ZERAM | WP | (Lat. 40°28'00? N., long. 118°07'00? W.) | |
| MAGPY | WP | (Lat. 40°51'27? N., long. 116°12'09? W.) | |
Issued in Washington, DC, on March 1, 2011.
Rodger A. Dean,
Acting Manager, Airspace, Regulations and ATC Procedures Group.
[FR Doc. 2011-5076 Filed 3-9-11; 8:45 am]
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