[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 208 (Friday, October 26, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 65253-65254]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-26324]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2012-1048; Airspace Docket No. 12-AAL-7]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Area Navigation Route T-240; AK
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; technical amendment.
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SUMMARY: This action amends the legal description of area navigation
(RNAV) route T-240 in Alaska by removing one waypoint that is no longer
required and has been deleted from the National Airspace System
Resources (NASR) database. In addition, the route description is
amended to include the names of the navigation aids that comprise the
route. The alignment of T-240 is not affected by this action.
DATES: Effective Dates: 0901 UTC, January 10, 2013. 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: Paul Gallant, Airspace Policy and ATC
Procedures Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267-8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
RNAV route T-240 extends between the Bettles, AK, VHF
omnidirectional range/distance measuring equipment (VOR/DME) navigation
aid and the Deadhorse, AK, VOR/DME. The route description currently
includes the ``NAMRE'' waypoint. The FAA determined that NAMRE is no
longer required for air traffic control purposes and has deleted NAMRE
from the NASR database.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by amending the legal description of RNAV route T-240 in Alaska
to remove the NAMRE waypoint. The NAMRE waypoint is no longer required
for air traffic control purposes and has been deleted from the NASR
database. The removal of NAMRE does not affect the alignment or use of
T-240. In addition, this action updates the description of T-240 by
adding the names of the navigation aids that form the route. This
standardizes the format for RNAV route descriptions in FAA Order
7400.9.
Since this action merely involves editorial changes to the legal
description of RNAV route T-240, and does not involve a change in the
dimensions or operating requirements of the affected route, I find that
notice and public procedures under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
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 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 revises the legal description of an RNAV route to maintain
currency.
United States Area Navigation Routes are published in paragraph
6011 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 published subsequently
in the Order.
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: Policies and Procedures,
paragraph 311a. This airspace action consists of editorial changes only
and 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
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1. The authority citation for 14 CFR 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 the Federal
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9W, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2012, and effective September 15,
2012, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6011 United States area navigation routes
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T-240 Bettles, AK to Deadhorse, AK [Amended]
Bettles, AK (BTT) VOR/DME
(Lat. 66[deg]54'18'' N., long. 151[deg]32'09'' W.)
Deadhorse, AK (SCC) VOR/DME
(Lat. 70[deg]11'57'' N., long. 148[deg]24'58'' W.)
Gary A. Norek,
Manager, Airspace Policy and ATC Procedures Group.
[FR Doc. 2012-26324 Filed 10-25-12; 8:45 am]
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