90 FR 98 pgs. 21876-21878 - Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes Q-64, T-414, and T-705; and Establishment of United States RNAV Routes T-461 and T-463; Eastern United States
Type: PRORULEVolume: 90Number: 98Pages: 21876 - 21878
Pages: 21876, 21877, 21878Docket number: [Docket No. FAA-2025-0295; Airspace Docket No. 24-AEA-12]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2025-09161 Filed 5-21-25; 8:45 am]
Agency: Transportation Department
Sub Agency: Federal Aviation Administration
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2025-0295; Airspace Docket No. 24-AEA-12]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes Q-64, T-414, and T-705; and Establishment of United States RNAV Routes T-461 and T-463; Eastern United States
AGENCY:
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION:
Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM).
SUMMARY:
This action revises an earlier notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that the FAA published in Federal Register on February 27, 2025, by adding the proposed amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-705 in the eastern United States. Additionally, this SNPRM proposes to add the EEGOR, CT, waypoint (WP) to RNAV Route T-461. This action continues to propose the changes to RNAV routes Q-64 and T-414, and the establishment of new RNAV route T-463, as described in the original NPRM. This action supports FAA Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) efforts to provide a modern RNAV route structure to improve the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS).
DATES:
Comments must be received on or before June 23, 2025.
ADDRESSES:
Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2025-0295 and Airspace Docket No. 24-AEA-12 using any of the following methods:
*? Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically.
*? Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12-140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
*? Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
*? Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at (202) 493-2251.
Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at www.regulations.gov at any time. Follow the online instructions for accessing the docket or go to the Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FAA Order JO 7400.11J, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. You may also contact the Rules and Regulations Group, Policy Directorate, Federal Aviation Administration, 600 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20597; telephone: (202) 267-8783.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Brian Vidis, Rules and Regulations Group, Policy Directorate, Federal Aviation Administration, 600 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20597; 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 amends the route structure to maintain the efficient flow of air traffic within the NAS.
Comments Invited
The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters should submit only one time if comments are filed electronically, or commenters should send only one copy of written comments if comments are filed in writing.
[top] The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as well as a report
Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy.
Availability of Rulemaking Documents
An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the internet at www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets Operations office (see ADDRESSES section for address, phone number, and hours of operations). An informal docket may also be examined during normal business hours at the office of the Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, Room 210, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337.
Incorporation by Reference
United States Area Navigation Routes are published in paragraph 2006 and paragraph 6011 of FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This document proposes to amend the current version of that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11J, dated July 31, 2024, and effective September 15, 2024. These updates would be published in the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11. FAA Order JO 7400.11J is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document.
FAA Order JO 7400.11J lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting points.
Background
On February 27, 2025 (90 FR 10804), the FAA published an NPRM for Docket No. FAA-2025-0295. Subsequent to publication of the NPRM, the FAA identified that RNAV route T-461 should have been proposed as a direct overlay of VOR Federal Airway V-44 between the BELTT, NY, Fix and the LOVES, CT, Fix. To correct this error, this action proposes to add the EEGOR, CT, WP between the BELTT Fix and the LOVES Fix as intended. The DENNA, CT, Fix would remain as a charted point along the route, but because it would be a turn of less than one degree, it would be removed from the legal description.
Additionally, the FAA identified that RNAV Route T-705 currently contains the Bridgeport, CT (BDR), Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) which is located 55 feet southwest of the EEGOR WP. To ensure RNAV structure connectivity between RNAV Routes T-315, T-461, and T-705 in the Bridgeport, CT area, this action also proposes to remove the Bridgeport VOR/DME and replace it with the EEGOR WP. In the current route description of RNAV Route T-704, the PAWLN, NY route point is listed as a Fix. This route point is identified as a WP in the National Airspace System Resource (NASR) database and charted as a WP accordingly. This SNPRM refers to this route point as a WP.
Other components of the proposal from the original NPRM remain unchanged.
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to amend RNAV Route T-705 and establish RNAV Routes T-461 in the eastern United States. This action supports continued FAA NextGen efforts to provide a modern RNAV route structure that improves the efficiency of the NAS. The proposed RNAV route changes are described below.
T-461: T-461 is a new RNAV route proposed to extend between the Deer Park, NY (DPK), VOR/DME and the Albany, NY (ALB), VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC). The route would overlay VOR Federal Airway V-44 between the Deer Park VOR/DME and the Albany, NY (ALB), VORTAC. The new proposed route would provide RNAV route connectivity between the New York, NY and the Albany, NY areas.
T-705: T-705 currently extends between the Nantucket, MA (ACK), VOR/DME and the MUTNA, NY, WP. The FAA proposes to remove the Bridgeport, CT (BDR), VOR/DME and replace it with the EEGOR, CT, WP to provide connectivity to RNAV Routes T-315 and T-461 in the Bridgeport, CT area. As amended, the airway would continue to extend between the Nantucket VOR/DME and the MUTNA WP.
This action continues to propose the changes to RNAV routes Q-64 and T-414, and the establishment of new RNAV route T-46, as described in the original NPRM.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
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. It, therefore: (1) is not a "significant regulatory action" under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a "significant rule" under 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.
Environmental Review
This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, "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 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.
§?71.1 [Amended]
[top] 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO 7400.11J,
Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.
| T-461 Deer Park, NY (DPK) to Albany, NY (ALB) [New] | ||
| Deer Park, NY (DPK) | VOR/DME | (Lat. 40°47'30.36? N, long. 073°18'13.24? W) |
| BELTT, NY | FIX | (Lat. 41°03'48.61? N, long. 072°59'13.52? W) |
| EEGOR, CT | WP | (Lat. 41°09'38.94? N, long. 073°07'27.66? W) |
| LOVES, CT | FIX | (Lat. 41°32'19.64? N, long. 073°29'17.14? W) |
| PAWLN, NY | WP | (Lat. 41°46'11.51? N, long. 073°36'02.64? W) |
| ATHOS, NY | FIX | (Lat. 42°14'49.49? N, long. 073°48'43.56? W) |
| Albany, NY (ALB) | VORTAC | (Lat. 42°44'50.21? N, long. 073°48'11.46? W) |
| T-705 Nantucket, MA (ACK) to MUTNA, NY [Amended] | ||
| Nantucket, MA (ACK) | VOR/DME | (Lat. 41°16'54.79? N, long. 070°01'36.16? W) |
| LIBBE, NY | FIX | (Lat. 41°00'15.86? N, long. 071°21'20.34? W) |
| ORCHA, NY | WP | (Lat. 40°54'55.46? N, long. 072°18'43.64? W) |
| Calverton, NY (CCC) | VOR/DME | (Lat. 40°55'46.63? N, long. 072°47'55.89? W) |
| EEGOR, CT | WP | (Lat. 41°09'38.94? N, long. 073°07'27.66? W) |
| LOVES, CT | FIX | (Lat. 41°32'19.64? N, long. 073°29'17.14? W) |
| PAWLN, NY | WP | (Lat. 41°46'11.51? N, long. 073°36'02.64? W) |
| CYPER, NY | FIX | (Lat. 42°06'32.37? N, long. 074°16'25.52? W) |
| CODDI, NY | FIX | (Lat. 42°22'52.15? N, long. 075°00'21.84? W) |
| LAMMS, NY | WP | (Lat. 43°01'35.30? N, long. 075°09'51.50? W) |
| SRNAC, NY | WP | (Lat. 44°23'05.00? N, long. 074°12'16.11? W) |
| RIGID, NY | WP | (Lat. 44°35'19.53? N, long. 073°44'34.07? W) |
| PBERG, NY | WP | (Lat. 44°42'06.25? N, long. 073°31'22.18? W) |
| MUTNA, NY | WP | (Lat. 45°00'20.84? N, long. 073°33'27.65? W) |
Issued in Washington, DC, on May 16, 2025.
Brian Eric Konie,
Manager (A), Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2025-09161 Filed 5-21-25; 8:45 am]
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