[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 195 (Wednesday, October 10, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 57486]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-19745]


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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 modifies VOR Federal Airway, V-133 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, December 20, 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 15, 2007, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) (72 FR 33168) to 
modify the description for V-133 published in a notice of proposed 
rulemaking (NPRM) issued on June 16, 2006 (71 FR 34854). In a final 
rule published in the Federal Register, January 18, 2007 (72 FR 2182), 
V-133 was deferred because the suggested routing proposed in the NPRM 
did not pass flight check. 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.
    VOR Federal Airways are published in paragraph 6010 of FAA Order 
7400.9R dated August 15, 2006 and effective September 15, 2007, which 
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The VOR Federal Airway 
listed in this document will be published subsequently in that Order.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 to modify V-133 over the East Central United States. 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.
    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is 
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106 
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, 
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's 
authority.
    This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the 
FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of the 
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient 
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority 
as it modifies VOR Federal Airway V-133 in the Eastern Central United 
States.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has reviewed the above referenced proposed action and 
determined it is categorically excluded from further environmental 
documentation according to FAA Order 1050.1E, Environmental Impacts: 
Policies and Procedures, in accordance with paragraphs 311a. 
Additionally, the implementation of this action will not result in any 
extraordinary circumstances in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, 
paragraph 304.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

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 7400.9R, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 15, 2007, and 
effective September 15, 2007, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6010--VOR Federal Airways.

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V-133 [Revised]

    From INT Charlotte, NC, 305[deg] and Barretts Mountain, NC, 
197[deg] radials; Barrets Mountain; Charleston, WV; Zanesville, OH; 
Tiverton, OH; Mansfield, OH; Sandusky, OH; INT Sandusky 342[deg] and 
Detroit, MI 138[deg] radials; Detroit; Salem, MI; INT Salem 346[deg] 
and Saginaw, MI 160[deg] radials; Saginaw; Traverse City, MI; 
Escanaba, MI; Sawyer, MI; Houghton, MI; Thunder Bay, ON, Canada; 
International Falls, MN; to Red Lake, ON, Canada. The airspace 
within Canada is excluded.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on September 27, 2007.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
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