[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 124 (Friday, June 26, 2020)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 38314-38316]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-13525]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2019-0842; Airspace Docket No. 18-AGL-15]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-59, V-92, V-115, and V-117 in 
the Vicinity of Newcomerstown, OH

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal 
airways V-59, V-92, V-115, and V-117 in the vicinity of Newcomerstown, 
OH. These modifications are necessary due to the planned 
decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Newcomerstown, OH (CTW), VOR/
Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) navigation aid (NAVAID), which 
provides navigation guidance for portions of the affected air traffic 
service (ATS) routes. The Newcomerstown VOR is being decommissioned in 
support of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program and 
due to service availability issues.

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 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 National Airspace 
System.

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History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No. 
FAA-2019-0842 in the Federal Register (84 FR 67381; December 10, 2019), 
amending VOR Federal airways V-59, V-92, V-115, and V-117 due to the 
planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Newcomerstown, OH, 
VOR/DME NAVAID. Interested parties were invited to participate in this 
rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. No 
comments were received.
    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 airway 
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 7400.11D, 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-115 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-115 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-59, V-92, V-115, and V-117. 
The planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Newcomerstown, 
OH, VOR/DME NAVAID has made this action necessary. The VOR Federal 
airway changes are described below.
    V-59: V-59 extends between the Pulaski, VA, VORTAC and the 
Newcomerstown, OH, VOR/DME. The airway segment between the Parkersburg, 
WV, VOR/DME and the Newcomerstown, OH, VOR/DME is removed. The 
unaffected portions of the existing airway remain as charted.
    V-92: V-92 extends between the Chicago Heights, IL, VORTAC and the 
Goshen, IN, VORTAC; and between the Newcomerstown, OH, VOR/DME and the 
Bellaire, OH, VOR/DME. The airway segment between the Newcomerstown, 
OH, VOR/DME and the Bellaire, OH, VOR/DME is removed. The unaffected 
portion of the existing airway remains as charted.
    V-115: V-115 extends between the Crestview, FL, VORTAC and the 
Franklin, PA, VOR/DME. The airway segment between the Parkersburg, WV, 
VORTAC and the Franklin, PA, VOR/DME 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-117: V-117 extends between the Parkersburg, WV, VORTAC and the 
intersection of the Bellaire, OH, VOR/DME 044[deg] radial and the 
Newcomerstown, OH, VOR/DME 099[deg] radial (WISKE fix). The WISKE fix 
in the airway description is amended to describe it as the intersection 
of the Bellaire, OH, VOR/DME 044[deg] and the Briggs, OH, VOR/DME 
136[deg] radials. The existing airway remains as charted.
    The NAVAID radials listed in the VOR Federal airway descriptions 
below are 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-59, V-92, V-115, and V-117 in the vicinity of Newcomerstown, 
OH, due to the VOR portion of the Newcomerstown, OH, VOR/DME being 
decommissioned, 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 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.

* * * * *

V-59 [Amended]

    From Pulaski, VA; Beckley, WV; to Parkersburg, WV.
* * * * *

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V-92 [Amended]

    From Chicago Heights, IL; to Goshen, IN.
* * * * *

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, TN; Volunteer, TN; Hazard, 
KY; Charleston, WV; to Parkersburg, WV.
* * * * *

V-117 [Amended]

    From Parkersburg, WV; Bellaire, OH; to INT Bellaire 044[deg] and 
Briggs, OH, 136[deg] radials.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on June 17, 2020.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2020-13525 Filed 6-25-20; 8:45 am]
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