[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 115 (Friday, June 15, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 33151-33152]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-11534]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2006-24926; Airspace Docket No. 06-ASW-1]
RIN 2120-AA66


Establishment, Modification and Revocation of VOR Federal 
Airways; East Central United States

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes VOR Federal Airway, V-65 over the East 
Central United States in support of the Midwest Airspace Enhancement 
Plan (MASE). The FAA is taking this action to enhance safety and to 
improve the efficient use of the navigable airspace assigned to the 
Chicago, Cleveland, and Indianapolis Air Route Traffic Control Centers 
(ARTCC).

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, August 30, 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 
Group, Office of System Operations Airspace and AIM, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; 
telephone: (202) 267-8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On June 16, 2006, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice of proposed rulemaking to establish 16 VOR Federal Airways (V-
65, V-176, V-383, V-396, V-406, V-410, V-414, V-416, V-418, V-426, V-
467, V-486, V-542, V-584, V-586, and V-609); modify 13 VOR Federal 
Airways (V-14, V-26, V-40, V-72, V-75, V-90, V-96, V-103, V-116, V-133, 
V-297, V-435, and V-526); and revoke one VOR Federal Airway (V-42) (71 
FR 34854). Interested parties were invited to participate in this 
rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. No 
comments were received objecting to the proposal.
    On January 18, 2007, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
final rule (72 FR 2182) taking action on all of the above proposed 
airway establishments, modifications and revocations except V-65 and V-
133. Establishment of V-65 was deferred because the Sandusky VOR was 
out of service. This action establishes V-65 now that the Sandusky VOR 
has been returned to service. Modification of V-133 was deferred 
because the original routing proposed in the NPRM did not pass flight 
check. Action on V-133 will be taken under a separate rulemaking 
action.
    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 
Airways 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 establish VOR Federal Airway V-65 over the East Central 
United States within the airspace assigned to the Chicago, Cleveland, 
and Indianapolis ARTCCs. This action enhances safety and facilitates 
the more flexible and efficient use of the navigable airspace. Further, 
this action enhances the management of aircraft operations within the 
Chicago, Cleveland, and Indianapolis ARTCCs' areas of responsibility.
    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 and 311b., FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies 
and Procedures''. This airspace action is not expected to cause any 
potentially significant environment impacts, and no extraordinary 
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:

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Paragraph 6010 VOR Federal Airways.

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V-65 [New]

From DRYER, OH; INT Sandusky, OH 288[deg] and Carleton, MI 157[deg] 
radials; to Carleton.
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    Issued in Washington, DC on June 6, 2007.
Kenneth McElroy,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
[FR Doc. E7-11534 Filed 6-14-07; 8:45 am]
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