[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 196 (Wednesday, October 11, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 52846-52848]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-25189]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 94-ASO-20]


Establishment and Alteration of VOR Federal Airways; Florida

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This amendment modifies several existing airways and 
establishes a new Federal airway, V-601, in the Miami, FL, area. This 
action is necessary because of the decommissioning of the Miami, FL, 
Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range and Tactical Air Navigation 
(VORTAC) and the commissioning of the Dolphin, FL, VORTAC.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, November 9, 1995.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia P. Crawford, 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) 267-9255.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On May 3, 1995, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the Federal 
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to establish a Federal airway and 
to modify several existing airways (60 FR 21776). On September 25, 
1995, the FAA published a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking 
(SNPRM) to further modify the descriptions for V-7, V-35, V-157, and V-
601, as proposed in the original notice (60 FR 49354). Interested 
parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking process by 
submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA.
    One comment was received from the Dade County Aviation Department 
in response to a previous rulemaking action which was given 
consideration in this rulemaking action. The Dade County Aviation 
Department suggested that V-3 would have to be realigned again, once 
the new Dolphin Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) is 
commissioned because it may affect arrivals and departures at the 
Homestead Air Reserve Base (HST). The department stated that a conflict 
may be created between aircraft operating on that airway and the 
rapidly ascending jet fighters operating from HST. The department 
recommended that V-3 be shifted farther east, connecting the Virginia 
Keys VOR and the NMATE Intersection. It is the department's opinion 
that aligning the airway with Virginia Keys VOR would place the airway 
well to the east of HST.
    In response, V-3 will not be located over HST when the airway is 
realigned to the Dolphin VOR. V-3 will be in a position approximately 
7.5 miles east of the Homestead General Aviation Airport and 2 miles 
west of the reserve base, therefore, this airway will not impede 
operations at either location.
    Except for editorial changes and corrections to the airspace 
descriptions for V-7, V-35, and V-157, as proposed 

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in the SNPRM, this amendment is the same as proposed in the notice. The 
airspace description for V-601 was modified, as proposed in the SNPRM, 
to establish a preferable route for pilots transitioning over water to 
Key West, FL. Domestic VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 
6010(a) of FAA Order 7400.9C dated August 17, 1995, and effective 
September 16, 1995, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. 
The airways listed in this document will be published subsequently in 
the Order.

The Rule

    This amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations 
establishes a new Federal airway and modifies the designation of 
existing Federal airways in Miami, FL. This action is necessary because 
of the decommissioning of the Miami, FL, VORTAC and the commissioning 
of the new Dolphin, FL, VORTAC. I find that good cause exists, pursuant 
to 5 U.S.C. 553(d), for making this amendment effective in less than 30 
days in order to promote the safe and efficient handling of air traffic 
in the area.
    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. 
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 will not have a significant economic impact on 
a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    Because these amendments involve, in part, the designation of 
navigable airspace outside the United States, the Administrator has 
consulted with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense in 
accordance with the provisions of Executive Order 10854.

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--[AMENDED]

    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; 14 CFR 11.69.


Sec. 71.1  [Amended]

    2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9C, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 17, 1995, and effective September 16, 
1995, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6010(a)--Domestic VOR Federal Airways

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V-3  (Revised)

    From Key West, FL; INT Key West 083 deg. and Dolphin, FL, 
191 deg. radials; Dolphin; Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Palm Beach, FL; Vero 
Beach, FL; Melbourne, FL; Ormond Beach, FL; Brunswick, GA; Savannah, 
GA; Vance, SC; Florence, SC; Sandhills, NC; Raleigh-Durham, NC; INT 
Raleigh-Durham 016 deg. and Flat Rock, VA, 214 deg. radials; Flat 
Rock; Gordonsville, VA; INT Gordonsville 331 deg. and Martinsburg, 
WV, 216 deg. radials; Martinsburg; Westminster, MD; INT Westminster 
048 deg. and Modena, PA, 258 deg. radials; Modena; Solberg, NJ; INT 
Solberg 044 deg. and Carmel, NY, 243 deg. radials; Carmel; Hartford, 
CT; INT Hartford 084 deg. and Boston, MA, 224 deg. radials; Boston; 
INT Boston 014 deg. and Pease, NH, 185 deg. radials; Pease; INT 
Pease 004 deg. and Augusta, ME, 233 deg. radials; Augusta; Bangor, 
ME; INT Bangor 039 deg. and Houlton, ME, 203 deg. radials; Houlton; 
Presque Isle, ME; to PQ, Canada. The airspace within R-2916, R-2934, 
R-2935 and within Canada is excluded.
* * * * *

V-7  (Revised)

    From Dolphin, FL; INT Dolphin 299 deg. and Lee County, FL, 
120 deg. radials; Lee County; Lakeland, FL; Cross City, FL; 
Tallahassee, FL; Wiregrass, AL; INT Wiregrass 333 deg. and 
Montgomery, AL, 129 deg. radials; Montgomery; Vulcan, AL; Muscle 
Shoals, AL; Graham, TN; Central City, KY; Pocket City, IN; INT 
Pocket City 016 deg. and Terre Haute, IN, 191 deg. radials; Terre 
Haute; Boiler, IN; Chicago Heights, IL; INT Chicago Heights 358 deg. 
and Falls, WI, 170 deg. radials; Falls; Green Bay, WI; Menominee, 
MI; Marquette, MI. The airspace below 2,000 feet MSL outside the 
United States is excluded. The portion outside the United States has 
no upper limit.
* * * * *

V-35  (Revised)

    From Dolphin, FL; INT Dolphin 266 deg. and Cypress, FL, 110 deg. 
radials; INT Cypress 110 deg. and Lee County, FL, 138 deg. radials; 
Lee County; INT Lee County 326 deg. and St. Petersburg, FL, 152 deg. 
radials; St. Petersburg; INT St. Petersburg 350 deg. and Cross City, 
FL, 168 deg. radials; Cross City, FL; Greenville, FL; Pecan, GA; 
Macon, GA; INT Macon 005 deg. and Athens, GA, 195 deg. radials; 
Athens; Electric City, SC; Sugarloaf Mountain, NC; Holston Mountain, 
TN; Glade Spring, VA; Charleston, WV; INT Charleston 051 deg. and 
Elkins, WV, 264 deg. radials; Clarksburg, WV; Morgantown, WV; Indian 
Head, PA; Johnstown, PA; Tyrone, PA; Philipsburg, PA; Stonyfork, PA; 
Elmira, NY; Syracuse, NY. The airspace below 2,000 feet MSL outside 
the United States is excluded. The portion outside the United States 
has no upper limit.
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V-97  (Revised)

    From Dolphin, FL; La Belle, FL; St. Petersburg, FL; Tallahassee, 
FL; Pecan, GA; Atlanta, GA; INT Atlanta 001 deg. and Volunteer, TN, 
197 deg. radials; Volunteer; London, KY; Lexington, KY; Cincinnati, 
OH; Shelbyville, IN, INT Shelbyville 313 deg. and Boiler, IN, 
136 deg. radials; Boiler; Chicago Heights, IL; to INT Chicago 
Heights 358 deg. and Chicago O'Hare, IL, 127 deg. radials. From INT 
Northbrook, IL, 290 deg. and Janesville, WI, 112 deg. radials; 
Janesville; Lone Rock, WI; Nodine, MN; to Gopher, MN. The airspace 
below 2,000 feet MSL outside the United States is excluded.
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V-157  (Revised)

    From Key West, FL; INT Key West 038 deg. and Dolphin, FL, 
244 deg. radials; Dolphin; INT Dolphin 331 deg. and La Belle, FL, 
113 deg.T radials; La Belle; Lakeland, FL; Ocala, FL; Gainesville, 
FL; Taylor, FL; Waycross, GA; Alma, GA; Allendale, SC; Vance, SC; 
Florence, SC; Fayetteville, NC; Kinston, NC; Tar River, NC; 
Lawrenceville, VA; Richmond, VA; INT Richmond 039 deg. and Patuxent, 
MD, 228 deg. radials; Patuxent; Smyrna, DE; Woodstown, NJ; 
Robbinsville, NJ; INT Robbinsville 044 deg. and LaGuardia, NY, 
213 deg. radials; LaGuardia; INT LaGuardia 032 deg. and Deer Park, 
NY, 326 deg. radials; INT Deer Park 326 deg. and Kingston, NY, 
191 deg. radials; Kingston, NY; to Albany, NY. The airspace within 
R-6602A is excluded. The airspace within R-4005, R-4006, and R-4007A 
are excluded.
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V-267  (Revised)

    From Dolphin, FL; INT Dolphin 354 deg. and Pahokee, FL, 157 deg. 
radials; Pahokee; Orlando, FL; Craig, FL; Dublin, GA; Athens, GA; 
INT Athens 340 deg. and Harris, GA, 148 deg. radials; Harris; 
Volunteer, TN.
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V-437  (Revised)

    From Dolphin, FL; INT Dolphin 354 deg. and Pahokee, FL, 157 deg. 
radials; Pahokee; Melbourne, FL; INT Melbourne 322 deg. and Ormond 
Beach, FL, 211 deg. radials; Ormond Beach; Savannah, GA; Charleston, 
SC; Florence, SC. The airspace within R-2935 is excluded.
* * * * *

V-511  (Revised)

    From Lakeland, FL; INT Lakeland 140 deg. and Dolphin, FL, 
331 deg. radials; Dolphin.
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V-521  (Revised)

    From Dolphin, FL; INT Dolphin 318 deg. and Lee County, FL, 
099 deg. radials; Lee County; 

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INT Lee County 014 deg. and Lakeland, FL, 154 deg. radials; Lakeland; 
Cross City, FL; INT Cross City 287 deg. and Marianna, FL, 141 deg. 
radials; Marianna; Wiregrass, AL; INT Wiregrass 333 deg. and 
Montgomery, AL, 129 deg. radials; Montgomery; INT Montgomery 
357 deg. and Vulcan, AL, 139 deg. radials; Vulcan.
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V-599  (Revised)

    From Lee County, FL; INT Lee County 083 deg. and Dolphin, FL, 
331 deg. radials; Dolphin.
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V-601  (New)

    From Pahokee, FL; INT Pahokee 211 deg. and Key West, FL, 
020 deg. radials; Key West.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 4, 1995.
Harold W. Becker,
Manager, Airspace-Rules and Aeronautical Information Division.
[FR Doc. 95-25189 Filed 10-10-95; 8:45 am]
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