[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 78 (Tuesday, April 23, 2002)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 19666-19667]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-9941]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2001-10743; Airspace Docket No. 01-ASW-16]


Realignment of Federal Airway V-385; TX

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final Rule.

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SUMMARY: This action realigns Federal Airway 385 (V-385) between 
Lubbock, TX, and Abilene, TX, so that aircraft will be able to navigate 
on the airway without encroaching upon the newly designated Lancer 
Military Operations Area (MOA).

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, June 13, 2002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Rohring, 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:

Background

    On December 7, 2001, the FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 71 to 
realign V-385 by moving a turning point (BOOMR intersection) 
approximately seven miles to the east of its present location (66 FR 
63517). With this realignment, aircraft can navigate between Lubbock, 
TX, and Abilene, TX, without encroaching upon the Lancer MOA. 
Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking 
proceeding by submitting written comments on this proposal to the FAA. 
No comments were received in response to the proposal.

The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 71 realigns V-385 between Lubbock, 
TX, and Abilene, TX, by relocating the BOOMR intersection and moving 
the airway approximately seven miles to the east of its present 
location. This realignment allows aircraft to navigate on V-385 between 
Lubbock, TX, and Abilene, TX, without encroaching upon the Lancer MOA.
    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 it has been determined that 
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.
    Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) of FAA Order 
7400.9J dated August 31, 2001, and effective September 16, 2001, which 
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Federal airway listed 
in this document will be published subsequently in the Order.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical 
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance 
with FAA Order 1050.1D, Policies and Procedures for Considering 
Environmental Impacts. This airspace action is not expected to cause 
any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary 
circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental 
assessment.

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--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, CLASS B, CLASS C, CLASS D, AND 
CLASS E, AIRSPACE AREAS; AIRWAYS; ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

    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 7400.9J, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 31, 2001, and effective September 16, 
2001, is amended as follows:

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Paragraph 6010(a)--Domestic VOR Federal Airways

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V-385 [Revised]

    From Lubbock, TX, INT Lubbock 105 deg. and Abilene, TX, 329 deg. 
radials; Abilene.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on April 17, 2002.
Reginald C. Matthews,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Division.
[FR Doc. 02-9941 Filed 4-22-02; 8:45 am]
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