[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 198 (Thursday, October 10, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 53050]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-26093]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 95-ANM-6]
RIN 2120-AA66


Realignment of VOR Federal Airway V-421; Colorado

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This rule extends Federal Airway 421 (V-421) from the 
Kremmling, CO, Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air 
Navigation (VORTAC) to Robert, CO, Very High Frequency Omnidirectional 
Range/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) to the HAHNS Intersection. 
This action will support an instrument approach procedure, improve 
traffic flow, and reduce pilot and controller workload.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, December 5, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bil Nelson, 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 June 9, 1995, the FAA proposed to amend Title 14 of the Code of 
Regulations part 71 (14 CFR part 71) to extend Federal Airway V-421 in 
Kremmling, CO (60 FR 30481). Interested parties were invited by the FAA 
to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments 
on the proposal. No comments were received. Except for editorial 
changes, this amendment is the same as proposed in the notice. Domestic 
Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways are 
published in paragraph 6010(a) of FAA Order 7400.9D dated September 4, 
1996, and effective September 16, 1996, which is incorporated by 
reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Federal airway listed in this document 
will be published subsequently in the Order.

The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 71 extends Federal Airway V-421 from 
the Kremmling, CO, VORTAC to the Robert, CO, VOR/DME to the HAHNS 
Intersection. In addition, this action creates two new intersections, 
``ECHO'' and ``HAHNS,'' to support a new instrument approach procedure 
for the Steamboat Springs Bob Adam Airport. This action will improve 
traffic flow and reduce pilot/controller workload.
    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 7400.9D, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated September 4, 1996, and effective September 16, 
1996, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6010(a)--Domestic VOR Federal Airways

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V-421  [Revised]

    From Zuni, NM, via Gallup, NM; Farmington, NM; Durango, CO; Blue 
Mesa, CO; Red Table, CO; Kremmling, CO; Robert, CO; INT Robert 
340 deg. and Hayden, CO, 055 deg. radials.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 2, 1996.
Harold W. Becker,
Acting Program Director for Air Traffic Airspace Management.
[FR Doc. 96-26093 Filed 10-9-96; 8:45 am]
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