[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 158 (Friday, August 15, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 48032-48034]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-19210]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0368; Airspace Docket No. 13-AGL-26]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes in the Vicinity of 
Nabb, IN

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies four VOR Federal airways (V-44, V-47, V-
49, and V-51) in the vicinity of Nabb, IN. The Nabb, IN (ABB), VHF 
Omnidirectional Range (VOR)/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) facility 
that provides navigation guidance for a portion of the airways listed 
was damaged beyond repair by a tornado in 2012.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, November 13, 2014. The Director of the

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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.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9X, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. The Order is also available for 
inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). 
For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-
741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_locations.html.
    FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is 
published yearly and effective on September 15. For further 
information, you can contact the Airspace Policy and Regulations Group, 
Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20591; telephone: 202-267-8783.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Abbott, Airspace Policy and 
Regulations Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; 
telephone: (202) 267-8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On March 2, 2012, the Nabb, IN (ABB), VHF Omni-directional Range 
(VOR)/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) navigation aid (NAVAID) was 
damaged by a tornado. A Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) was published the 
following day documenting the ABB VORTAC being out of service and has 
remained published to present. The Louisville B Service Support Center, 
Eastern Service Area Technical Operations, evaluated the ABB VORTAC and 
determined that it was damaged beyond repair and the cost to replace it 
would be prohibitive. Based on the cost analysis to repair or replace 
the ABB VORTAC, and the availability of existing adjacent area 
navigation routes and VOR Federal airways in the area supported by the 
ABB VORTAC, the FAA made a determination to decommission the ABB 
VORTAC.
    As a result of the ABB VORTAC being decommissioned, the four VOR 
Federal airways V-44, V-47, V-49, and V-51 require amendment actions. 
The FAA is modifying these airways by removing the route segments 
previously supported by the ABB VORTAC due to insufficient ground-based 
navigation aid coverage. The modifications will result in non-
continuous route structures for these airways; however, there are other 
existing adjacent routes and airways available for aircraft flying in 
the area of the route segments being removed. Since this action merely 
involves editorial changes by removing reference to the NAVAID in the 
legal descriptions of the above 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.

The Rule

    The FAA is amending Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 to modify VOR Federal airways V-44, V-47, V-49, and V-51. The 
ABB VORTAC being damaged beyond repair in March 2012, NOTAMed out of 
service since then, and scheduled to be decommissioned has made this 
action necessary. The route modifications are outlined below.
    V-44: V-44 extends between the Columbia, MO, VOR and Albany, NY, 
VORTAC. This action removes the route segment between the Samsville, 
IL, VOR and the Falmouth, KY, VOR.
    V-47: V-47 extends between the Pine Bluff, AR, VOR and Waterville, 
OH, VOR. This action removes the route segment between the Pocket City, 
IN, VORTAC and the Cincinnati, OH, VORTAC.
    V-49: V-49 extends between the Vulcan, AL, VORTAC and Mystic, KY 
(MYS), VOR. This action terminates the airway at the Mystic, KY, VOR by 
removing the route segment between the MYS VOR and the ABB VORTAC.
    V-51: V-51 extends between Pahokee, FL, VORTAC and Chicago Heights, 
IL, VORTAC. This action removes the route segment between the 
Louisville, KY, VORTAC and the Shelbyville, IN, VORTAC.
    The navigation aid radials cited in the VOR Federal airway 
descriptions are stated relative to True north.
    Domestic VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) of 
FAA Order 7400.9X dated August 7, 2013, and effective September 15, 
2013, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The VOR 
Federal airways listed in this document would be subsequently published 
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 only affects air traffic 
procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when 
promulgated, does 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 the route structure as necessary to preserve the safe 
and efficient flow of air traffic within the NAS.

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

    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.

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Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9X, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 7, 2013 and 
effective September 15, 2013, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways

* * * * *

V-44 [Amended]

    From Columbia, MO; INT Columbia 131[deg] and Foristell, MO, 
262[deg] radials; Foristell; Centralia, IL; to Samsville, IL. From 
Falmouth, KY; York, KY; Parkersburg, WV; Morgantown, WV; 
Martinsburg, WV; INT Martinsburg 094[deg] and Baltimore, MD, 
300[deg] radials; Baltimore; INT Baltimore 122[deg] and Sea Isle, 
NJ, 267[deg] radials; Sea Isle; INT Sea Isle 040[deg] and Deer Park, 
NY, 209[deg] radials; Deer Park; INT Deer Park 041[deg] and 
Bridgeport, CT, 133[deg] radials; Bridgeport; INT Bridgeport 
324[deg] and Pawling, NY, 160[deg] radials; Pawling; INT Pawling 
342[deg] and Albany, NY, 181[deg] radials; to Albany. The airspace 
within R-4001B, R-5002A, R-5002B, and R-5002E is excluded when 
active. The airspace within V-139 and V-308 airways is excluded. The 
airspace below 2,000 feet MSL outside the United States is excluded.
* * * * *

V-47 [Amended]

    From Pine Bluff, AR; Gilmore, AR; Dyersburg, TN; Cunningham, KY; 
to Pocket City, IN. From Cincinnati, OH; Rosewood, OH; Flag City, 
OH; to Waterville, OH.
* * * * *

V-49 [Amended]

    From Vulcan, AL; Decatur, AL; Nashville, TN; Bowling Green, KY; 
to Mystic, KY.
* * * * *

V-51 [Amended]

    From Pahokee, FL; INT Pahokee 010[deg]and Treasure, FL, 193[deg] 
radials; Treasure; INT Treasure 330[deg]and Ormond Beach, FL, 
183[deg] radials; Ormond Beach; Craig, FL; Alma, GA; Dublin, GA; 
Athens, GA; INT Athens 340[deg]and Harris, GA, 148[deg] radials; 
Harris; Hinch Mountain, TN; Livingston, TN; to Louisville, KY. From 
Shelbyville, IN; INT Shelbyville 313[deg] and Boiler, IN, 136[deg] 
radials; Boiler; to Chicago Heights, IL.
* * * * *

    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 7, 2014.
Gary A. Norek,
Manager, Airspace Policy and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2014-19210 Filed 8-14-14; 8:45 am]
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