[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 180 (Monday, September 17, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 57010-57012]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-22802]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2011-1407; Airspace Docket No. 11-AGL-25]
RIN 2120-AA66
Modification of Area Navigation (RNAV) Route Q-62; Northeast
United States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action modifies area navigation (RNAV) route Q-62 by
extending it further west and incorporating two additional navigation
fixes. The route extension links two RNAV Standard Terminal Arrival
Routes (STARs) serving the Chicago O'Hare International Airport, IL,
terminal area with the high altitude route. The FAA is taking this
action to increase National Airspace System (NAS) efficiency and
enhance flight safety as aircraft transition from the en route airway
structure to the terminal area airspace phase of flight.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, November 15, 2012. 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: Colby Abbott, Airspace, Regulations
and ATC Procedures Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267-8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
On Monday, February 6, 2012, the FAA published in the Federal
Register a notice of proposed rulemaking to modify RNAV route Q-62 in
Northeast United States by extending it further west (77 FR 5733).
Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking
proceeding by submitting written comments on this proposal to the FAA.
No comments were received.
The Rule
The FAA is amending Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by extending high altitude RNAV route Q-62 to the west to
include the WATSN and DAIFE fixes. This action links the WATSN and
HALIE RNAV STARs serving Chicago O'Hare International Airport, IL, with
the high altitude route and establishes a seamless transition for
westbound air traffic from the New York metropolitan area into the
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, IL, terminal area. Additionally,
this action reduces ATC system complexity, air traffic controller and
pilot workload, voice communication requirements, and aircraft fuel
consumption. It also expands the use of RNAV within the NAS.
High altitude RNAV routes are published in paragraph 2006 of FAA
Order 7400.9W dated August 8, 2012, and effective September 15, 2012,
which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The RNAV route
listed in this document will be subsequently published in the Order.
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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 the route structure of RNAV routes as required to
preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this action is categorically excluded
from further environmental documentation according to FAA Order
1050.1E, paragraphs 311a, 311b, and 311i. The implementation of this
action will not result in any extraordinary circumstances in accordance
with paragraph 304 of Order 1050.1E.
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
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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 7400.9W,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, Dated August 8, 2012, and
effective September 15, 2012, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2006--United States Area Navigation Routes
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Q-62 WATSN, IN to SARAA, PA [Amended]
WATSN, IN............................... FIX............................ (Lat. 41[deg]17'00'' N., long.
86[deg]02'07'' W.)
DAIFE, IN............................... WP............................. (Lat. 41[deg]16'08'' N., long.
85[deg]51'19'' W.)
NOLNN, OH............................... WP............................. (Lat. 41[deg]14'04'' N., long.
84[deg]38'12'' W.)
WEEVR, OH............................... WP............................. (Lat. 41[deg]13'21'' N., long.
84[deg]13'04'' W.)
PSKUR, OH............................... WP............................. (Lat. 41[deg]09'16'' N., long.
82[deg]42'57'' W.)
FAALS, OH............................... WP............................. (Lat. 41[deg]02'51'' N., long.
80[deg]52'40'' W.)
ALEEE, OH............................... WP............................. (Lat. 41[deg]00'28'' N., long.
80[deg]31'54'' W.)
QUARM, PA............................... WP............................. (Lat. 40[deg]49'45'' N., long.
79[deg]04'39'' W.)
BURNI, PA............................... FIX............................ (Lat. 40[deg]39'25'' N., long.
77[deg]48'14'' W.)
MCMAN, PA............................... FIX............................ (Lat. 40[deg]38'16'' N., long.
77[deg]34'14'' W.)
VALLO, PA............................... FIX............................ (Lat. 40[deg]37'37'' N., long.
77[deg]26'18'' W.)
RAVINE, PA (RAV)........................ VORTAC......................... (Lat. 40[deg]33'12'' N., long.
76[deg]35'58'' W.)
SUZIE, PA............................... FIX............................ (Lat. 40[deg]27'12'' N., long.
75[deg]58'22'' W.)
SARAA, PA............................... FIX............................ (Lat. 40[deg]26'22'' N., long.
75[deg]53'16'' W.)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on September 11, 2012.
Gary A. Norek,
Manager, Airspace Policy and ATC Procedures Group.
[FR Doc. 2012-22802 Filed 9-14-12; 8:45 am]
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