[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 141 (Tuesday, July 23, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 35292-35293]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-15526]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0713; Airspace Docket No. 18-AWP-10]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of Multiple Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes; Western 
United States

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies two jet routes (J-65 and J-110) and two 
domestic VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways (V-23 and V-
230) in the Western United States. The modifications are necessary due 
to the planned decommissioning of Clovis, CA, VOR portion of the VOR/
Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) navigation aid (NAVAID), which 
provides navigation guidance for portions of the affected air traffic 
service (ATS) routes. The Clovis, CA, VOR is being decommissioned as 
part of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program. 
Federal airway V-165, published in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 
requires more coordination and is removed from this rule.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, October 10, 2019. The Director of the 
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 
Title 1 Code of Federal Regulations part 51, subject to the annual 
revision of FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11C, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can 
contact the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783. The Order is also available for inspection at the National 
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the 
availability of FAA Order 7400.11C at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go 
to http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
    FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is 
published yearly and effective on September 15.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    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 supports amending the air traffic service route 
structure in the western United States to maintain the efficient flow 
of air traffic.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No. 
FAA-2018-0713 in the Federal Register (83 FR 55308; November 5, 2018), 
amending 2 jet routes (J-65 and J-110) and 3 Domestic VOR Federal 
airways (V-23, V-165 and V-230) in the Western United States. 
Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking 
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were 
received.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order 7400.11C, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 13, 2018, and effective September 15, 
2018. FAA Order 7400.11C is publicly available as listed in the 
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11C lists Class A, 
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and 
reporting points.

Differences From the NPRM

    This rule has a change from the NPRM. The NPRM proposed to amend 
route V-165. Due to additional coordination required for flight check 
satisfaction, V-165 will not be included in this final rule, but will 
be finalized at a later date.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 by modifying jet routes J-65 and J-110 and domestic VOR Federal 
airways V-23 and V-230. The route changes are outlined below.
    J-65: J-65 currently extends between the San Antonio, TX, VORTAC to 
the Seattle, WA, VORTAC. The FAA is removing the segments between the 
Shafter, CA, VORTAC and the Sacramento, CA, VORTAC, causing a gap in 
the route. The route stops at the Shafter, CA, VORTAC and resumes at 
the Sacramento, CA, VORTAC. The unaffected portion of the existing 
route will remain as charted.
    J-110: J-110 currently extends between the Oakland, VA, VOR/DME to 
the Coyle, NJ, VORTAC. The airway segment between the Oakland, CA, VOR/
DME and the Boulder City, NV, VORTAC is removed. The route now starts 
at the Boulder City, NV, VORTAC and extends to the Coyle, NJ, VORTAC. 
The unaffected portion of the existing route will remain as charted.
    V-23: V-23 currently extends between the Mission Bay, CA, VORTAC 
and the Whatcom, WA, VORTAC and then to the Canadian Border 
(approximately 7 miles northwest of the Whatcom, WA, VORTAC). The FAA 
removed the sections between the Shafter, CA, VORTAC and the Linden, 
CA, VOR/DME. The route now stops at the FRAME intersection (INT Shafter

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338[deg] and Panoche 096[deg] radials) and resumes at the EBTUW 
intersection (INT Panoche 035[deg] and Linden 141[deg] radials) causing 
a gap in the route. The unaffected portion of the existing route will 
remain as charted.
    V-230: V-230 currently extends between the intersection of the Big 
Sur, CA, VORTAC 325[deg] and the Salinas, CA, VORTAC 281[deg] radials 
to the Mina, NV, VORTAC. The FAA amended the route between the Panoche, 
CA, VORTAC and the Friant, CA, VORTAC. The new route proceeds from the 
Panoche, CA, VORTAC to the BLEAR intersection (Panoche 077[deg] and 
Friant 239[deg] radials) to the Friant, CA, VORTAC. The unaffected 
portion of the existing route will remain as charted.
    All radials in the route descriptions are unchanged and stated in 
True degrees.
    Jet routes are published in paragraph 2004 and domestic VOR Federal 
airways are published in paragraph 6010(a), of FAA Order 7400.11C dated 
August 13, 2018, and effective September 15, 2018, which is 
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The jet routes and domestic 
VOR Federal airways listed in this document will be subsequently 
published in the Order.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    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. 
It, therefore: (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.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action of modifying two jet routes 
(J-65 and J-110) and two domestic VOR Federal airways (V-23 and V-230) 
qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental 
Policy Act and its implementing regulations at 40 CFR part 1500, and in 
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F--Environmental Impacts: Policies and 
Procedures, paragraph 5-6.5a, which categorically excludes from further 
environmental impact review rulemaking actions that designate or modify 
classes of airspace areas, airways, routes, and reporting points (see 
14 CFR part 71, Designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas; 
Air Traffic Service Routes; and Reporting Points). As such, this action 
is not expected to cause any potentially significant environmental 
impacts. In accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 regarding 
Extraordinary Circumstances, this action has been reviewed for factors 
and circumstances in which a normally categorically excluded action may 
have a significant environmental impact requiring further analysis, and 
it is determined that 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).

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(f), 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 7400.11C, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 13, 2018, and 
effective September 15, 2018, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes.

J-65 [Amended]

    From San Antonio, TX, INT San Antonio 323[deg] and Abilene, TX, 
180[deg] radials; Abilene; Chisum, NM; Truth or Consequences, NM; 
Phoenix, AZ; INT Phoenix 272[deg] and Blythe CA, 096[deg] radials; 
Blythe; Palmdale, CA; INT Palmdale 310[deg] and Shafter, CA, 
140[deg] radials; to Shafter, CA. From Sacramento, CA; Red Bluff, 
CA; Klamath Falls, OR; to Seattle, WA.
* * * * *

J-110 [Amended]

    From Boulder City, NV; Rattlesnake, NM; Alamosa, CO; Garden 
City, KS; Butler, MO; St. Louis, MO; Brickyard, IN; Bellaire, OH; to 
Coyle, NJ.
* * * * *

Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways.

V-23 [Amended]

    From Mission Bay, CA; Oceanside, CA; 24 miles, six miles wide, 
Seal Beach, CA; six miles wide, INT Seal Beach 287[deg] and Los 
Angeles, 138[deg] radials; Los Angeles; Gorman, CA; Shafter, CA; to 
INT Shafter 338[deg] and Panoche 096[deg] radials. From INT Panoche 
035[deg] and Linden 141[deg] radials; Linden, CA; Sacramento, CA; 
INT Sacramento 346[deg] and Red Bluff, CA, 158[deg] radials; Red 
Bluff; 58 miles, 95 MSL, Fort Jones, CA; Rogue Valley, OR; Eugene, 
OR; Battle Ground, WA; INT Battle Ground 350[deg] and Seattle, WA, 
197[deg] radials; 21 miles, 45 MSL, Seattle; Paine, WA; Whatcom, WA; 
via INT Whatcom 290[deg] radial to the United States/Canadian 
border.
* * * * *

V-230 [Amended]

    From INT Big Sur, CA, 325[deg] and Salinas, CA, 281[deg] 
radials; Salinas; Panoche, CA; INT Panoche 077[deg] and Friant 
239[deg] radials; Friant, CA; to Mina, NV. The portion outside the 
United States has no upper limit.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on July 16, 2019.
Rodger A. Dean Jr.,
Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
[FR Doc. 2019-15526 Filed 7-22-19; 8:45 am]
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