[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 121 (Tuesday, June 23, 2020)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 37560-37562]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-13337]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2019-0893; Airspace Docket No. 18-ASW-13]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-18, V-54, V-114, and V-583 in
the Vicinity of Quitman, TX
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action amends VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal
airways V-18, V-54, V-114, and V-583 in the vicinity of Quitman, TX.
The modifications are necessary due to the planned decommissioning of
the VOR portion of the Quitman, TX, VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment
(VOR/DME) navigation aid (NAVAID), which provides navigation guidance
for portions of the affected airways. The Quitman VOR is being
decommissioned as part of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network
(MON) program.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, September 10, 2020. 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 7400.11D, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can
contact the Rules and Regulations 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 7400.11D at NARA, email:
[email protected] or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Abbott, Rules and Regulations
Group, Office of Policy, 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
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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 would modify the route structure as necessary to preserve the
safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the National Airspace
System.
History
The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA-2019-0893 in the Federal Register (84 FR 67881; December 12, 2019),
amending VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways V-18, V-54, V-
114, and V-583 in the vicinity of Quitman, TX, due to the planned
decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Quitman, TX, VOR/DME.
Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were
received.
Subsequent to the NPRM, the FAA published a rule for Docket No.
FAA-2018-1028 in the Federal Register (85 FR 13731; March 10, 2020),
amending VOR Federal airway V-18 by removing the airway segment between
the Vulcan, AL, VORTAC and the Colliers, SC, VORTAC. That airway
amendment was effective May 21, 2020. The FAA published a second rule
subsequent to the NPRM for Docket No. FAA-2020-0006 in the Federal
Register (85 FR 25285, May 1, 2020), further amending V-18 by removing
the airway segment between the Millsap, TX, VORTAC and the Cedar Creek,
TX, VORTAC. That airway amendment was effective July 16, 2020. These
airway amendments are included in this rule.
Additionally, subsequent to the NPRM, the FAA published a rule for
Docket No. FAA-2020-0010 in the Federal Register (85 FR 27114; May 7,
2020), amending VOR Federal airway V-583 by removing the airway segment
between the Paris, TX, VOR/DME and the McAlester, OK, VORTAC. That
airway amendment, effective July 16, 2020, is included in this rule.
VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) of FAA Order
7400.11D dated August 8, 2019, and effective September 15, 2019, 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.
Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference
This document amends FAA Order 7400.11D, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2019, and effective September 15,
2019. FAA Order 7400.11D is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11D lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.
Differences From the Proposal
The Choo Choo VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) NAVAID listed in
the V-54 description is actually located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. As
such, the state abbreviation for the NAVAID listed in the description
should reflect the abbreviation ``TN'' instead of ``GA''. This
editorial correction to the V-54 description is included in this
action.
The Rule
The FAA is amending Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by modifying VOR Federal airways V-18, V-54, V-114, and V-583.
The planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Quitman, TX, VOR/
DME NAVAID has made this action necessary. The VOR Federal airway
changes are outlined below.
V-18: V-18 extends between the Cedar Creek, TX, VORTAC and the
Vulcan, AL, VORTAC; and between the Colliers, SC, VORTAC and the
Charleston, SC, VORTAC. The airway segment between the Cedar Creek, TX,
VORTAC and the Belcher, LA, VORTAC is removed. The unaffected portions
of the existing airway remain as charted.
V-54: V-54 extends between the Waco, TX, VORTAC and the Kinston,
NC, VORTAC. The airway segment between the Cedar Creek, TX, VORTAC and
the Texarkana, AR, VORTAC is removed. Additionally, an editorial
correction changes the state abbreviation for the Choo Choo VORTAC
listed in the description from ``GA'' to ``TN''. The unaffected
portions of the existing airway remain as charted.
V-114: V-114 extends between the Panhandle, TX, VORTAC and the
Eaton, MS, VORTAC, excluding the portion within restricted areas R-
3801B and R-3701C when active. The airway segment between the Bonham,
TX, VORTAC and the Gregg County, TX, VORTAC is removed. The unaffected
portions of the existing airway remain as charted.
V-583: V-583 extends between the Centex, TX, VORTAC and the Paris,
TX, VOR/DME. The airway segment between the Frankston, TX, VOR/DME and
the Paris, TX, VOR/DME is removed. The unaffected portions of the
existing airway remain as charted.
All radials in the route descriptions below are unchanged and
stated in True degrees.
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on September 15.
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 VOR Federal
airways V-18, V-54, V-114, and V-583 due to the planned decommissioning
of the VOR portion of the Quitman, TX, VOR/DME NAVAID 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 result in any potentially significant environmental
impacts. In accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 regarding
Extraordinary Circumstances, the FAA has reviewed this action for
factors and circumstances in which a normally categorically excluded
action may have
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a significant environmental impact requiring further analysis. The FAA
has determined that no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant
preparation of an environmental assessment or environmental impact
study.
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(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 7400.11D,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2019 and
effective September 15, 2019, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways.
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V-18 [Amended]
From Belcher, LA; Monroe, LA; Magnolia, MS; Meridian, MS;
Crimson, AL; to Vulcan, AL. From Colliers, SC; to Charleston, SC.
* * * * *
V-54 [Amended]
From Waco, TX; to Cedar Creek, TX. From Texarkana, AR; INT
Texarkana 052[deg] and Little Rock, AR, 235[deg] radials; Little
Rock; Marvell, AR; Holly Springs, MS; Muscle Shoals, AL; Rocket, AL;
Choo Choo, TN; Harris, GA; Spartanburg, SC; Charlotte, NC;
Sandhills, NC; INT Sandhills 146[deg] and Fayetteville, NC, 267[deg]
radials; Fayetteville; to Kinston, NC.
* * * * *
V-114 [Amended]
From Panhandle, TX; Childress, TX; Wichita Falls, TX; to Bonham,
TX. From Gregg County, TX; Alexandria, LA; INT Fighting Tiger, LA,
307[deg] and Lafayette, LA, 042[deg] radials; 7 miles wide (3 miles
north and 4 miles south of centerline); Fighting Tiger; INT Fighting
Tiger 112[deg] and Reserve, LA, 323[deg] radials; Reserve; INT
Reserve 084[deg] and Gulfport, MS, 247[deg] radials; Gulfport; INT
Gulfport 344[deg] and Eaton, MS, 171[deg] radials; to Eaton,
excluding the portion within R-3801B and R-3701C when active.
* * * * *
V-583 [Amended]
From Centex, TX; INT Centex 061[deg] and College Station, TX,
273[deg] radials; College Station; Leona, TX; to Frankston, TX.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on June 16, 2020.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
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