[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 119 (Wednesday, June 19, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 31020-31021]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-15637]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 95-ANE-22]


Alteration of V-268

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This rule extends Federal Airway V-268 from the BURDY 
intersection in Rhode Island to the Augusta, ME, Very High Frequency 
Omnidirectional Range (VOR). This action simplifes air traffic 
procedures and enhances air traffic service. In addition, the airspace 
designation included a reference to Restricted Area 4001 (R-4001), 
which is corrected to R-4001B.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, August 15, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia P. Crawford, Airspace and 
Rules Division, ATA-400, Office of Air Traffic Airspace Management, 
Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On October 5, 1995, the FAA proposed to amend Title 14 of the Code 
of Federal Regulations part 71 (14 CFR part 71) to extend V-268 (60 FR 
52134). Interested parties were invited to participate in this 
rulemaking proceeding by submitting written comments on the proposal to 
the FAA. No comments objecting to the proposal were received. Except 
for editorial changes, this amendment is the same as that proposed in 
the notice. 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 airway listed in this document will be published subsequently in 
the Order.

The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 71 extends V-268 from the BURDY 
intersection in Rhode Island to the Augusta, ME, VOR. Extending V-268 
will provide a transition route to support the approach at the Portland 
International Jetport Airport, ME, thereby, simplifying air traffic 
procedures and enhancing air traffic service. In addition, the airspace 
designation included a reference to R-4001, which is corrected to R-
4001B.
    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.

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-268  [Revised]

    From INT Morgantown, WV, 010 deg. and Johnstown, PA, 260 deg. 
radials; Indian Head, PA; Hagerstown, MD; Westminster, MD; 
Baltimore, MD; INT Baltimore 093 deg. and Smyrna, DE, 262 deg. 
radials; Smyrna; INT Smyrna 086 deg. and Sea Isle, NJ, 050 deg. 
radials; INT Sea Isle 050 deg. and Hampton, NY, 223 deg. radials; 
Hampton; Sandy Point, RI; to INT Sandy Point 031 deg. and Kennebunk, 
ME, 180 deg. radials; INT Kennebunk 180 deg. and Boston, MA, 
032 deg. radials; INT Boston 032 deg. and Augusta, ME, 195 deg. 
radials; to Augusta. The airspace within R-4001B and the airspace 
below 2,000 feet MSL outside the United States is excluded.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on June 12, 1996.
Harold W. Becker,
Acting Program Director for Air Traffic, Airspace Management.
[FR Doc. 96-15637 Filed 6-18-96; 8:45 am]
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