[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 143 (Tuesday, July 27, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 43818]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-17947]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2010-0689; Airspace Docket No. 09-AGL-29]
RIN: 2120-AA66


Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-50, V-251, and V-313 in the 
Vicinity of Decatur, IL

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends the legal description of the VHF 
omnidirectional range (VOR) Federal Airways V-50, V-251, and V-313 in 
the vicinity of Decatur, IL. The FAA is taking this action because the 
Decatur VHF omni-directional range/tactical air navigation (VORTAC), 
included as part of the V-50, V-251, and V-313 route structure, is 
being renamed the Adders VORTAC.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, September 23, 2010. 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: Colby Abbott, 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: 

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 by amending the legal description of VOR Federal Airways V-50, 
V-251, and V-313, in the vicinity of Decatur, IL. Currently, V-50, V-
251, and V-313 have Decatur, IL, [VORTAC] included as part of their 
route structure. The Decatur VORTAC and the Decatur Airport share the 
same name and facility identifier (DEC), but are not co-located and are 
greater than 5 nautical miles apart. To eliminate the possibility of 
confusion, and a potential flight safety issue, the Decatur VORTAC will 
be renamed the Adders VORTAC and assigned a new facility identifier 
(AXC). All VOR Federal Airways with Decatur, IL, [VORTAC] included in 
their legal description will be amended to reflect the Adders, IL, 
[VORTAC] name change. The name change of the VORTAC will coincide with 
the effective date of this rulemaking action.
    Since this action merely involves editorial changes in the legal 
descriptions of VOR Federal Airways, and does not involve a change in 
the dimensions or operating requirements of that airspace, notice and 
public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
    Domestic VOR Federal Airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) of 
FAA Order 7400.9T, signed August 27, 2009, and effective September 15, 
2009, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The domestic 
VOR 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 regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory 
action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' 
under 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 the legal description of three VOR Federal Airways in the 
vicinity of Decatur, IL.

Environmental Review

    There are no changes to the lateral limits. Therefore, the FAA has 
determined that this action is not subject to environmental assessments 
and procedures in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, Policies and 
Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts, and the National 
Environmental Policy 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 14 CFR 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 the Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9T, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, signed August 27, 2009, and effective September 15, 
2009, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways.

* * * * *

V-50 [Amended]

    From Hastings, NE; Pawnee City, NE; St. Joseph, MO; Kirksville, 
MO; Quincy, IL; Spinner, IL; Adders, IL; Terre Haute, IN; Brickyard, 
IN; to Dayton, OH.
* * * * *

V-251 [Amended]

    From Adders, IL; Champaign, IL; Danville, IL; to Boiler, IN.
* * * * *

V-313 [Amended]

    From Malden, MO; Cape Girardeau, MO; Centralia, IL; Adders, IL; 
to Pontiac, IL.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on July 13, 2010.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
[FR Doc. 2010-17947 Filed 7-26-10; 8:45 am]
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