[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 131 (Wednesday, July 9, 2003)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 40764-40765]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-17363]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2003-15492; Airspace Docket No. 03-ANE-102]
RIN 2120-AA66


Minor Revision of the Legal Description of VOR Federal Airway V-
167 in the Vicinity of Hyannis, MA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action makes a minor amendment to the legal description 
of Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airway V-
167. This change is necessary due to a slight realignment of the PEAKE 
Intersection, which is a fix located on the segment of V-167 that 
extends between the Providence, RI, Very High Frequency Omnidirectional 
Range/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) facility and the Marconi, MA, 
Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Distance Measuring Equipment 
(VOR/DME) facility. The realignment of the PEAKE Intersection requires 
a one degree change in the Marconi VOR/DME radial that forms the PEAKE 
Intersection. This amendment enhances system efficiency and safety.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, September 4, 2003.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, 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

    The PEAKE Intersection is a navigation fix located along the 
segment of V-167 that extends between the Providence VORTAC and the 
Marconi VOR/DME. PEAKE also serves as the initial approach fix for the 
instrument landing system (ILS) approach to Runway 24 at the Vineyard 
Haven Airport, Martha's Vineyard, MA. The PEAKE Intersection has been 
moved slightly in order to place the fix directly on the straight-in 
ILS course to the

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Vineyard Haven Airport. As a result of this move, the Marconi VOR/DME 
radial that is used to form the PEAKE Intersection must be shifted by 
one degree, from 211[deg] to 212[deg].

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 CFR part 71 (part 71) by making a minor 
change in the legal description of VOR Federal Airway V-167. The PEAKE 
Intersection has been moved slightly in order to align the fix with the 
centerline of the ILS final approach course to Runway 24 at the 
Vineyard Haven Airport, MA. Due to this move, the Marconi VOR/DME 
radial that is used to form the PEAKE Intersection must be shifted by 
one degree, from 211[deg] to 212[deg]. This minor amendment ensures 
that the PEAKE Intersection remains properly aligned with the affected 
segment of V-167, and enhances the efficiency and safety of aircraft 
operations in the area.
    Section 553(b) permits an agency for good cause to forego notice 
and comment rulemaking when such action is impracticable, unnecessary, 
or contrary to the public interest. Since this action merely involves a 
minor editorial change in the legal description of one Federal airway, 
which is necessary for system efficiency and safety, and does not 
involve a change in the dimensions or operating requirements of that 
airspace, I find that notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) 
are unnecessary.
    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. 
Therefore, this regulation: (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.
    Domestic VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) of 
FAA Order 7400.9K, dated August 30, 2002, and effective September 16, 
2002, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The airway 
listed in this document will be published subsequently in the order.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

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In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration 
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E, AIRSPACE AREAS; 
AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

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1. The authority citation for 14 CFR 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]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9K, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 30, 2002, and effective September 16, 
2002, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways

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V-167 [Revised]

    From Hancock, NY; INT Hancock 117[deg] and Kingston, NY, 
270[deg] radials; Kingston; INT Kingston 095[deg] and Hartford, CT, 
269[deg] radials; Hartford; Providence, RI; INT Providence 101[deg] 
and Marconi, MA, 212[deg] radials; Marconi; INT Marconi 346[deg] and 
Kennebunk, ME, 161[deg] radials; to Kennebunk. The airspace outside 
the United States below 2,000 feet MSL, including the portion within 
Warning Area W-103, is excluded.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on July 2, 2003.
Reginald C. Matthews,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Division.
[FR Doc. 03-17363 Filed 7-8-03; 8:45 am]
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