[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 148 (Wednesday, August 2, 1995)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 39280-39281]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-18914]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 95-ANM-3]


Proposed Alteration of Federal Airways V-19, V-148, and V-263; CO

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to realign three Federal airways located 
in Colorado. In May, the Byers, CO, Very High Frequency Omnidirectional 
Range/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) became operational as part 
of the new Denver Airport airspace realignment. Consequently, the FAA 
is proposing to realign Federal Airways V-19, V-148, and V-263. This 
proposal would enhance air traffic procedures.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 18, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on the proposal in triplicate to: Manager, Air 
Traffic Division, ANM-500, Docket No. 95-ANM-3, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, WA 98055-4056.
    The official docket may be examined in the Rules Docket, Office of 
the Chief Counsel, Room 916, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, 
DC, weekdays, except Federal holidays, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
    An informal docket may also be examined during normal business 
hours at the office of the Regional Air Traffic Division.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Norman W. Thomas, Airspace and 
Obstruction Evaluation Branch (ATP-240), Airspace-Rules and 
Aeronautical Information Division, Air Traffic Rules and Procedures 
Service, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-9230.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed 
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they 
may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the 
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing 
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are 
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, 
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. 
Communications should identify the airspace docket number and be 
submitted in triplicate to the address listed above. Commenters wishing 
the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on this notice must 
submit with those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which 
the following statement is made: ``Comments to Airspace Docket No. 95-
ANM-3.'' The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the 
commenter. All communications received on or before the specified 
closing date for comments will be considered before taking action on 
the proposed rule. The proposal contained in this notice may be changed 
in light of comments received. All comments submitted will be available 
for examination in the Rules Docket both before and after the closing 
date for comments. A report summarizing each substantive public contact 
with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the 
docket.

Availability of NPRM's

    Any person may obtain a copy of this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
(NPRM) by submitting a request to the Federal Aviation Administration, 
Office of Public Affairs, Attention: Public Inquiry Center, APA-220, 
800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591, or by calling (202) 
267-3485. Communications must identify the notice number of this NPRM. 
Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future NPRM's 
should also request a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, which 
describes the application procedure.

The Proposal

    The FAA is considering an amendment to part 71 of the Federal 

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    Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to realign three Federal airways, 
V-19, V-148, and V-263, because of the commissioning of the Byers, CO, 
VOR/DME. This proposal would enhance air traffic procedures. Domestic 
VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) of FAA Order 
7400.9B dated July 18, 1994, and effective September 16, 1994, which is 
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Domestic VOR Federal 
airways listed in this document would be published subsequently in the 
Order.
    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 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.

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--[AMENDED]

    1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 
9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389; 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 14 CFR 
11.69.


Sec. 71.1  [Amended]

    2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9B, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated July 18, 1994, and effective September 16, 
1994, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6010(a)--Domestic VOR Federal Airways

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V-19  [Revised]

    From Newman, TX, via INT Newman 286 deg. and Truth or 
Consequences, NM, 159 deg. radials; Truth or Consequences; INT Truth 
or Consequences 028 deg. and Socorro, NM, 189 deg. radials; Socorro; 
Albuquerque, NM; INT Albuquerque 036 deg. and Santa Fe, NM, 245 deg. 
radials; Santa Fe; Las Vegas, NM; Cimarron, NM; Pueblo, CO; Colorado 
Springs, CO; INT Colorado Springs 036 deg. and Byers, CO, 
211 deg.T(201 deg.M) radials; Byers; Gill, CO; Cheyenne, WY; Muddy 
Mountain, WY; 5 miles, 45 miles 71 MSL, Crazy Woman, WY; Sheridan, 
WY; Billings, MT; 38 miles 72 MSL, INT Billings 347 deg. and 
Lewistown, MT, 104 deg. radials; Lewistown; INT Lewistown 322 deg. 
and Havre, MT, 226 deg. radials; to Havre.
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V-148  [Revised]

    From Falcon, CO; Byers, CO; Thurman, CO; 65 MSL INT Thurman 
067 deg. and Hayes Center, NE, 246 deg. radials; Hayes Center; North 
Platte, NE; O'Neill, NE; Sioux Falls, SD; Redwood Falls, MN; Gopher, 
MN; Hayward, WI; Ironwood, MI; to Houghton, MI.
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V-263  [Revised]

    From Corona, NM, INT Corona 278 deg. and Albuquerque, NM, 
160 deg. radials; Albuquerque; INT Albuquerque 019 deg. and Santa 
Fe, NM, 268 deg. radials; Santa Fe; Las Vegas, NM; Cimarron, NM; 
Tobe, CO; 54 miles 69 MSL; Lamar, CO; 17 miles 63 MSL; Hugo, CO; 
Byers, CO; to Akron. From Pierre, SD; Aberdeen, SD.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on July 26, 1995.
Reginald C. Matthews
Acting Manager, Airspace--Rules and Aeronautical Information Division.
[FR Doc. 95-18914 Filed 8-1-95; 8:45 am]
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