[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 95 (Wednesday, May 18, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 28423-28424]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-9922]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2004-19410; Airspace Docket No. 04-ANM-09]
RIN 2120-AA66


Revision of Federal Airways V-2, V-257 and V-343; MT

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action revises three Very High Frequency Omnidirectional 
Range (VOR) Federal airways southeast of Missoula, MT (V-2, V-257, and 
V-343). These VOR Federal airways are being revised due to the 
decommissioning of the Drummond VOR. These changes will enhance air 
safety, simplify routings, and reduce controller workload in Montana.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, September 1, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken McElroy, Airspace and Rules, 
Office of System Operations and Safety, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; 
telephone: (202) 267-8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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Background

    On December 3, 2004, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice of proposed rulemaking to revise VOR Federal airways V-2, V-257, 
and V-343 southeast of Missoula, MT due to the decommissioning of the 
Drummond VOR (69 FR 70208). Interested parties were invited to 
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on 
the proposal. One comment was received stating the radials defining V-
257 from Phoenix, AZ, to Drake, AZ, were incorrect. The FAA does not 
agree. A review of V-257 verified that the correct true bearings are 
listed for V-257 from Phoenix, AZ, to Drake, AZ. With the exception of 
editorial changes, this amendment is the same as that published in the 
notice of proposed rulemaking.

The Rule

    The FAA is amending Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 (part 71) to revise V-2, V-257, and V-343 southeast of 
Missoula, MT. Specifically, segments of V-2 and V-343 will be 
eliminated due to the decommissioning of the Drummond VOR. New airway 
segments on V-2 (between Missoula, MT, and Helena, MT) and V-257 
(between SCAAT intersection and the Coppertown VOR) will be established 
in their place. This action will enhance air safety, simplify routings, 
and reduce controller workload in Montana.
    Domestic VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) of 
FAA Order 7400.9M dated August 30, 2004, and effective September 16, 
2004, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Federal 
airways listed in this document will be published subsequently in the 
order.
    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 proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant 
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a 
``significant rule'' under Department of Transportation (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 proposed 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

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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 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 FAA Order 7400.9M, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 30, 2004, and 
effective September 16, 2004, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways.

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V-2 [Revised]

    From Seattle, WA; Ellensburg, WA; Moses Lake, WA; Spokane, WA; 
Mullan Pass, ID; Missoula, MT; Helena, MT; INT Helena 119[deg] and 
Livingston, MT, 322[deg] radials; Livingston; Billings, MT; Miles 
City, MT; 24 miles, 90 miles, 55 MSL, Dickinson, ND; 10 miles, 60 
miles, 38 MSL, Bismarck, ND; 14 miles, 62 miles, 34 MSL, Jamestown, 
ND; Fargo, ND; Alexandria, MN; Gopher, MN; Nodine, MN; Lone Rock, 
WI; Madison, WI; Badger, WI; Muskegon, MI; Lansing, MI; Salem, MI; 
INT Salem 093[deg] and Aylmer, ON, Canada, 254[deg] radials; Aylmer; 
INT Aylmer 086[deg] and Buffalo, NY, 259[deg] radials; Buffalo; 
Rochester, NY; Syracuse, NY; Utica, NY; Albany, NY; INT Albany 
084[deg] and Gardner, MA, 284[deg] radials; to Gardner. The airspace 
within Canada is excluded.
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V-257 [Revised]

    From Phoenix, AZ, via INT Phoenix 348[deg] and Drake, AZ, 
141[deg] radials; Drake; INT Drake 003[deg] and Grand Canyon, AZ, 
211[deg] radials; Grand Canyon; 38 miles 12 AGL, 24 miles 125 MSL, 
16 miles 95 MSL, 26 miles 12 AGL, Bryce Canyon, UT; INT Bryce Canyon 
338[deg] and Delta, UT, 186[deg] radials, Delta; 39 miles, 105 MSL 
INT Delta 004[deg] and Malad City, ID, 179[deg] radials; 20 miles, 
118 MSL, Malad City; Pocatello, ID; DuBois, ID; Dillon, MT; 
Coppertown, MT; INT 002[deg] and Great Falls, MT, 222[deg] radials; 
Great Falls; 73 miles, 56 MSL, Havre, MT. The airspace within 
Restricted Area R-6403 is excluded.
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V-343 [Revised]

    From Dubois, ID; Bozeman, MT.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, May 10, 2005.
Edith V. Parish,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules.
[FR Doc. 05-9922 Filed 5-17-05; 8:45 am]
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