Federal Register, Volume 76 Issue 47 (Thursday, March 10, 2011)

[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 47 (Thursday, March 10, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 13082-13083]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-5078]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2011-0009; Airspace Docket No. 10-AWP-20]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-1, V-7, V-11 and V-20; Kona, 
HI

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends four VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) 
Federal airways in the vicinity of Kona, HI; V- 1, V-7, V-11 and V-20 
to bring them in concert with the FAA's Aeronautical Products. These 
VOR Federal airways are being impacted due to the relocation of the 
Kona VHF Omnidirectional Radio Range and Tactical Air Navigation Aids 
(VORTAC).

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, May 5, 2011. 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 Regulation and 
ATC Procedures Group, Office of Mission Support Services, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 
20591; telephone: (202) 267-8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The FAA has relocated the Kona VORTAC current location 3.92 
nautical miles north northwest to the Kona International Airport 
property. As a part of this effort, the FAA realigned V- 1, V-7, V-11 
and V-20, and changed the VORTAC identification from IAI to KOA.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 by modifying Hawaiian VOR Federal Airways V-1, V-7, V-11 and V-
20. Specifically, this action realigns the airways north northwest of 
the current VORTAC site to reflect the new radials of the relocated 
Kona VORTAC (KOA) onto Kona International Keahole Airport property 
Kailua-Kona, HI. This will enhance the management of aircraft 
operations over Hawaii. This action does not affect the boundaries, 
altitudes, or operating requirements of the airspace. The FAA's 
Aeronautical Products has correctly charted the airspace, therefore, 
notice and public comment under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.

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    Hawaiian VOR airways are published in paragraph 6010(c) of FAA 
Order 7400.9U, dated August 18, 2010, and effective September 15, 2010, 
which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The VOR 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 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 multiple Federal airways in Hawaii.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical 
exclusion under the National Environmental 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 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

    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 7400.9U, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, signed August 18, 2010 and 
effective September 15, 2010 amended as follows:

Paragraph 6010(c) Hawaiian VOR federal airways.

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V-1 [Amended]

From Kona, HI, INT Kona 321[deg] and Maui, HI, 180[deg] radials; INT 
Maui 180[deg] and Upolu Point, HI, 305[deg] radials; INT Maui 
199[deg] and Upolu Point 305[deg] radials; to Maui.
* * * * *

V-7 [Amended]

From Kona, HI, INT Kona 321[deg] and Lanai, HI, 140[deg] radials; 
Lanai; Molokai, HI. From Koko Head 050[deg] and Molokai 358[deg] 
radials; to INT Molokai 358[deg] radial and lat. 24[deg]19'00'' N.
* * * * *

V-11 [Amended]

From INT Kona, HI, 321[deg] and Upolu Point, HI, 211[deg] radials; 
via Upolu Point; INT Upolu Point 349[deg] and Maui, HI, 080[deg] 
radials; to Maui.
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V-20 [Amended]

From Honolulu, HI, INT Honolulu 136[deg] and Kona, HI, 305[deg] 
radials; Kona.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on March 1, 2011.
Rodger A. Dean,
Acting Manager, Airspace, Regulations and ATC Procedures Group.
[FR Doc. 2011-5078 Filed 3-9-11; 8:45 am]
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