[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 145 (Monday, July 29, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 36467-36468]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-15940]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2018-1022; Airspace Docket No. 18-ANE-8]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-115, V-184, V-188, and V-542
in the Vicinity of Tidioute, PA
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action modifies VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal
airways V-115, V-184, V-188, and V-542 due to planned decommissioning
of the Tidioute, PA, VORTAC navigation aid which provides navigation
guidance for segments of the routes. The Tidioute VORTAC is being
decommissioned as part of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network
(MON) program.
DATES: Effective date 0901, 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 https://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: Paul Gallant, 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 modifies the air traffic service route structure in the
eastern United States to maintain the efficient flow of air traffic.
History
The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA-2018-1022 in the Federal Register (83 FR 67163; December 28, 2018)
amending VOR Federal airways V-115, V-184, V-188, and V-542. Interested
parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were received.
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 VOR
Federal airways listed in this document will be subsequently published
in the Order.
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.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by modifying the descriptions of VOR Federal airways V-115, V-
184, V-188, and V-542, due to the planned decommissioning of the
Tidioute, PA, VORTAC. The route changes are described below.
V-115: V-115 currently extends between the Crestview, FL, VORTAC
and the Buffalo, NY, VOR/DME. This change removes the route segments
between the Franklin, PA, VOR and the Buffalo VOR/DME. The amended
route
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extends between Crestview, FL, and Franklin, PA.
V-184: V-184 currently extends between the Erie, PA, VORTAC and the
intersection of radials from the Kennedy, NY, VOR/DME and the
Robbinsville, NJ, VORTAC. This change removes the segments between the
Erie, PA, VORTAC and the Philipsburg, PA, VORTAC. The amended route
extends between Philipsburg, PA, and the intersection of radials from
the Kennedy, NY, VOR/DME and the Robbinsville, NJ, VORTAC.
V-188: V-188 currently extends between the Tidioute, PA, VORTAC and
the Groton, CT, VOR/DME. This change removes the segment between the
Tidioute, PA, VORTAC and the Slate Run, PA, VORTAC. The amended route
extends between Slate Run, PA and Groton, CT.
V-542: V-542 currently extends between the Tidioute, PA, VORTAC and
the Lebanon, NH, VOR/DME. This change removes the segments between the
Tidioute, PA, VORTAC and the Elmira, NY, VOR/DME. The amended route
extends between Elmira, NY and Lebanon, NH.
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 because 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 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 VOR Federal
airways V-115, V-184, V-188, and V-542 in the eastern United States due
to the planned decommissioning of the Tidioute, PA, VORTAC qualifies
for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act
and its agency-specific implementing regulations in FAA Order 1050.1F,
``Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures at paragraph 5-6.5a,
which categorically excludes from full environmental impact review
rulemaking actions that designate or modify classes of airspace areas,
airways, routes, and reporting points. Therefore, this airspace action
is not expected to result in any 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 6010(a)--Domestic VOR Federal Airways
V-115 [Amended]
From Crestview, FL; INT Crestview 001[deg] and Montgomery, AL,
204[deg] radials; Montgomery; INT Montgomery 323[deg] and Vulcan,
AL, 177[deg] radials; Vulcan; Choo Choo, GA; Volunteer, TN; Hazard,
KY; Charleston, WV; Parkersburg, WV; Newcomerstown, OH; INT
Newcomerstown 038[deg] and Franklin, PA, 239[deg] radials; to
Franklin.
V-184 [Amended]
From Philipsburg, PA; Harrisburg, PA; INT Harrisburg 135[deg]
and Modena, PA, 274[deg] radials; Modena; INT Modena 120[deg] and
Woodstown, NJ, 326[deg] radials; Woodstown; Cedar Lake, NJ; Atlantic
City, NJ; INT Atlantic City 055[deg] and Kennedy, NY, 198[deg]
radials; to INT Kennedy 198[deg] and Robbinsville, NJ, 112[deg]
radials.
V-188 [Amended]
From Slate Run, PA; Williamsport, PA; Wilkes-Barre, PA; INT
Wilkes-Barre 084[deg] and Sparta, NJ, 300[deg] radials; Sparta; INT
Sparta 082[deg] and Carmel, NY, 243[deg] radials; Carmel; INT Carmel
078[deg] and Groton, CT, 276[deg] radials; to Groton.
V-542 [Amended]
From Elmira, NY; Binghamton, NY; Rockdale, NY; Albany, NY;
Cambridge, NY; INT Cambridge 063[deg] and Lebanon, NH, 214[deg]
radials; to Lebanon.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on July 22, 2019.
Rodger A. Dean Jr.,
Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
[FR Doc. 2019-15940 Filed 7-26-19; 8:45 am]
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