[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 8 (Friday, January 12, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 1436]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-322]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2006-25673; Airspace Docket No. 06-ASW-13]
RIN 2120-AA66


Modification of VOR Federal Airway V-2; East Central United 
States

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies VOR Federal Airway V-2 over the East 
Central United States to support modified arrival and departure 
procedures to the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), 
Detroit, Michigan. These procedures were modified in conjunction with 
the Midwest AirSpace Enhancement (MASE) project. The FAA is taking this 
action to enhance safety and to improve the efficient use of the 
navigable airspace assigned to the Chicago and Cleveland Air Route 
Traffic Control Centers (ARTCC).

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, March 15, 2007. The Director of the 
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 
1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and 
publication of conforming amendments.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On September 6, 2006, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice of proposed rulemaking to realign V-2 over the East Central 
United States (71 FR 52502). Interested parties were invited to 
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on 
the proposal. No comments were received in response to the proposal.
    VOR Federal Airways are published in paragraph 6010 of FAA Order 
7400.9P dated September 1, 2006, and effective September 15, 2006, 
which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The VOR Federal 
Airway listed in this document will be published subsequently in the 
Order.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 to modify VOR Federal Airway V-2 over the East Central United 
States. This action supports arrival and departure procedures to DTW 
that were modified in conjunction with MASE. Further, this action 
enhances safety and improves the efficient use of the navigable 
airspace within the areas of responsibility for Chicago and Cleveland 
ARTCCs.
    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 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 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.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical 
exclusion under the National Environment Policy Act in accordance with 
311a., FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and 
Procedures''. This airspace action is not expected to cause any 
potentially significant environment impacts, and no extraordingary 
circumstances exist that warrant preparation of environmental 
assessment.

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 7400.9P, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated September 1, 2006, 
and effective September 15, 2006, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6010 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 082[deg] and Aylmer, ON, Canada, 261[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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    Issued in Washington, DC, on January 5, 2007.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules.
[FR Doc. E7-322 Filed 1-11-07; 8:45 am]
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