[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 209 (Monday, October 29, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 65461-65462]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-26332]
========================================================================
Rules and Regulations
Federal Register
________________________________________________________________________
This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents
having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed
to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published
under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents.
Prices of new books are listed in the first FEDERAL REGISTER issue of each
week.
========================================================================
Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 209 / Monday, October 29, 2012 /
Rules and Regulations
[[Page 65461]]
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
Docket No. FAA-2012-1049; Airspace Docket No. 12-ANM-12
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Area Navigation Route Q-1; CA
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; technical amendment.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: This action amends the legal description of area navigation
(RNAV) route Q-1 by adding two waypoints along the route. In addition,
the route description is amended to match a standardized format by
adding the appropriate state name to the waypoints, the name and the
state of the Point Reyes, CA, navigation aid, and listing of the points
in the proper order.
DATES: Effective Date: 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 Q-1 extends along the U.S. west coast between the Point
Reyes, CA, VHF omnidirectional range/tactical air navigation (VORTAC)
aid and the ELMAA, WA, waypoint. The FAA is adding two waypoints along
to route for air traffic control purposes. In addition, the route
description is reformatted for standardization.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by amending the legal description of RNAV route Q-1 to add two
waypoints along the route and to standardize the description format.
The ELENN, CA, waypoint is inserted between the existing ENVIE, CA, and
EBINY, OR, waypoints for traffic flow metering with the Oakland Air
Route Traffic Control Center. The TACOS, CA, waypoint is added between
the existing ETCHY, CA, and ENVIE, CA, waypoints to provide
connectivity with an RNAV arrival to Travis Air Force Base.
In addition, the order of the points as listed in the description
of FAA Order 7400.9 is reversed to comply with the standard format that
the points be listed from south-to-north. Also, the state names are
added to the waypoint and the navigation aid names to comply with the
standard format.
Since this action involves only editorial changes to the legal
description of RNAV route Q-1, and does not change the dimensions or
operating requirements of the affected route, 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
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 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
0
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]
0
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
[[Page 65462]]
effective September 15, 2012, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2006 United States area navigation routes
* * * * *
Q-1 Point Reyes, CA to ELMAA, WA [Amended]
Point Reyes, CA (PYE) VORTAC (Lat. 38[deg]04'47'' N., long. 122[deg]52'04'' W.)
ETCHY, CA WP (Lat. 39[deg]05'28'' N., long. 123[deg]08'05'' W.)
TACOS, CA WP (Lat. 39[deg]57'32'' N., long. 123[deg]10'28'' W.)
ENVIE, CA WP (Lat. 41[deg]20'09'' N., long. 123[deg]12'32'' W.)
ELENN, CA WP (Lat. 41[deg]37'10'' N., long. 123[deg]13'07'' W.)
EBINY, OR WP (Lat. 42[deg]28'50'' N., long. 123[deg]15'01'' W.)
EASON, OR WP (Lat. 44[deg]30'00'' N., long. 123[deg]19'44'' W.)
ERAVE, WA WP (Lat. 46[deg]54'35'' N., long. 123[deg]24'06'' W.)
ELMAA, WA Fix (Lat. 47[deg]08'53'' N., long. 123[deg]24'35'' W.)
Issued in Washington, DC, on October 16, 2012.
Gary A. Norek,
Manager, Airspace Policy and ATC Procedures Group.
[FR Doc. 2012-26332 Filed 10-26-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P