[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 160 (Tuesday, August 19, 1997)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 44079-44080]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-21861]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 96-ASW-31]
RIN 2120-AA66


Realignment of VOR Federal Airways in the Vicinity of Helena, AR

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This rule realigns four Federal airways located in the Helena, 
AR, area. This realignment will coincide with the activation of the 
Marvell, AR, Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Distance 
Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) Navigational Aid (NAVAID). The 
realignment of airspace and activation of the Marvell VOR/DME will 
reroute aircraft operations around the Memphis International Airport 
Class B airspace area. Additionally, the Marvell VOR/DME will be used 
as a feeder fix into Memphis, TN. This action will aid flight planning, 
reduce en route and terminal delays, and enhance the management of air 
traffic operations in the Memphis, TN, Class B airspace area.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, November 6, 1997.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Steve Brown, 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 April 9, 1997, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the Federal 
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to realign four Federal airways 
located in the Helena, AR, area (62 FR 17135). Interested parties were 
invited to participate in this rulemaking proceeding by submitting 
written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments 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 7400.9D, dated September 4,

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1996, and effective September 16, 1996, 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 (14 
CFR part 71) realigns four Federal airways located in the Helena, AR, 
area. Currently, three airways intersect at a noncompulsory reporting 
point named ``Walet,'' which is located within the 30 nautical mile 
(NM) radius of the Memphis Class B airspace area. A fourth airway, V-
16, passes 10 NM south of ``Walet'' intersection. As such, all aircraft 
transiting this area between 5,000 and 10,000 feet mean sea level (MSL) 
must fly through the Memphis Class B airspace area. By realigning these 
airways to directly overfly the Marvell VOR/DME (approximately 17 NM 
southwest of ``Walet''), the intersection of the airways will no longer 
conflict with the Class B airspace area at Memphis. Additionally, 
Memphis International Airport plans to use Marvell VOR/DME as a feeder 
fix into the airport. Having these four airways intersect at Marvell 
will enhance aircraft routing and handling. As a result, this action 
will aid flight planning, reduce en route and terminal delays, and 
enhance the management of air traffic operations in the Memphis Class B 
airspace 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, 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).

Adoption of the 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 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]

    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-9  [Revised]

    From Leeville, LA; McComb, MS; Jackson, MS; Sidon, MS; Marvell, 
AR; Gilmore, AR; Malden, MO; Farmington, MO; St. Louis, MO; Capital, 
IL; Pontiac, IL; INT Pontiac 343 deg. and Rockford, IL, 169 deg. 
radials; Rockford; Janesville, WI; Madison, WI; Oshkosh, WI; Green 
Bay, WI; Iron Mountain, MI; to Houghton, MI.

V-16  [Revised]

    From Los Angeles, CA; Paradise, CA; Palm Springs, CA; Blythe, 
CA; Buckeye, AZ; Phoenix, AZ; INT Phoenix 155 deg. and Stanfield, 
AZ, 105 deg. radials; Tucson, AZ; Cochise, AZ; Columbus, NM; El 
Paso, TX; Salt Flat, TX; Wink, TX; Wink 066 deg. and Big Spring, TX, 
260 deg. radials; Big Spring; Abilene, TX; Millsap, TX; Glen Rose, 
TX; Cedar Creek, TX; Quitman, TX; Texarkana, AR; Pine Bluff, AR; 
Marvell, AR; Holly Springs, MS; Jacks Creek, TN; Shelbyville, TN; 
Hinch Mountain, TN; Volunteer, TN; Holston Mountain, TN; Pulaski, 
VA; Roanoke, VA; Lynchburg, VA; Flat Rock, VA; Richmond, VA; INT 
Richmond 039 deg. and Patuxent, MD, 228 deg. radials; Patuxent; 
Smyrna, DE; Cedar Lake, NJ; Coyle, NJ; INT Coyle 036 deg. and 
Kennedy, NY, 209 deg. radials; Kennedy; Deer Park, NY; Calverton, 
NY; Norwich, CT; Boston, MA. The airspace within Mexico and the 
airspace below 2,000 feet MSL outside the United States is excluded. 
The airspace within Restricted Areas R-5002A, R-5002C, and R-5002D 
is excluded during their times of use. The airspace within 
Restricted Areas R-4005 and R-4006 is excluded.
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V-54  [Revised]

    From Waco, TX; Cedar Creek, TX; Quitman, TX; Texarkana, AR; INT 
Texarkana 052 deg. and Little Rock, AR, 235 deg. radials; Little 
Rock; Marvell, AR; Holly Springs, MS; Muscle Shoals, AL; Rocket, AL; 
Choo Choo, GA; Harris, GA; Spartanburg, SC; Charlotte, NC; 
Sandhills, NC; INT Sandhills 146 deg. and Fayetteville, NC, 267 deg. 
radials; Fayetteville; to Kinston, NC.
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V-397  [Revised]

    From Monroe, LA, via INT Monroe 056 deg. and Greenville, MS, 
207 deg. radials; Greenville; to Marvell, AR.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 11, 1997.
Reginald C. Matthews,
Acting Program Director for Air Traffic Airspace Management.
[FR Doc. 97-21861 Filed 8-18-97; 8:45 am]
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