[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 216 (Thursday, November 8, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 63101-63102]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-21825]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2005-20551; Airspace Docket No. 04-AWP-8]
RIN 2120-AA66


Revision of VOR Federal Airway 363; CA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action revises VOR Federal Airway 363 (V-363) between the 
Mission Bay, CA, Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air 
Navigation (VORTAC) and the Pomona, CA, VORTAC. Specifically, the FAA 
is making this realignment to provide a southwestern route structure to 
circumnavigate the Camp Pendleton, CA, range complex.

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, February 14, 2008. 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: Ken McElroy, 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: 

Background

    On March 14, 2005, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to revise VOR Federal Airway V-363 
between the Mission Bay, CA, and the Pomona, CA, VORTAC (70 FR 12428). 
On May 25, 2005, the FAA published in the Federal Register a correction 
to the NPRM due to an incomplete description (70 FR 30036). Interested 
parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by 
submitting written comments on the proposal. Two comments were 
received.
    The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association stated the realignment 
of V-363 will provide an available route for circumnavigating the Camp 
Pendleton range complex by providing a more direct route that will have 
a positive impact on general aviation. One commentor disagreed with the 
revision to V-363, pointing out that the revised routing was incorrect 
and the proposal had not been presented to the Southern California 
Users Group (SCAUWG). A correction to the NPRM with revised routing was 
published on May 25, 2005, correcting the error in the V-363 
description. The proposal had been presented to the SCAUWG and it was 
determined that the revised routing of V-363 would provide a more 
direct routing and assist general aviation pilots in the Southern 
California. With the exception of editorial changes, this amendment is 
the same as that published in the correction to the NPRM.
    Domestic VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) of 
FAA Order 7400.9R dated August 15, 2007, and effective September 15, 
2007, 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 Rule

    The FAA is amending Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 to revise VOR Federal Airway 363 (V-363) between the Mission 
Bay, CA, Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air 
Navigation (VORTAC) and the Pomona, CA, VORTAC. Specifically, the FAA 
is making this realignment to provide a southwestern route structure to 
circumnavigate the Camp Pendleton, CA, range complex.
    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 revises VOR Federal Airway V-363 in California.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical 
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance 
with FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and 
Procedures,'' paragraph 311a. This airspace action is not expected to 
cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no 
extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an 
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 7400.9R, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 15, 2007, and 
effective September 15, 2007, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways.

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V-363 [Revised]

From Mission Bay, CA; INT Mission Bay, CA, 341[deg] and Santa 
Catalina, CA, 103[deg] radials; to INT Santa Catalina, CA, 103[deg] 
and Mission Bay, CA, 327[deg] radials; to INT Mission Bay, CA, 
327[deg] and El Toro, CA, 172[deg] radials; to El Toro, CA; to INT 
El Toro, CA, 339[deg] and Pomona, CA, 179[deg] radials; to Pomona, 
CA.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, October 31, 2007.
Paul Gallant,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
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