[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 160 (Tuesday, August 18, 2020)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 50777-50779]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-17981]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2020-0189; Airspace Docket No. 19-AGL-2]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of V-55, V-271, T-217, and T-265, and Revocation of V-
215 and V-450 in the Vicinity of Muskegon, MI
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action amends VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal
airways V-55 and V-271; amends Area Navigation (RNAV) routes T-217 and
T-265; and removes VOR Federal airways V-215 and V-450 in the vicinity
of Muskegon, MI. The air traffic service (ATS) route amendments are
necessary due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the
Muskegon, MI, VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) navigation aid
(NAVAID) which provides navigation guidance for portions of the
affected ATS routes. This VOR is being decommissioned as part of the
FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, November 5, 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.
History
The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for Docket
No. FAA-2020-0189 in the Federal Register (85 FR 16287; March 23,
2020), amending VOR Federal airways V-55 and V-271; amending RNAV
routes T-217 and T-265; and removing VOR Federal airways V-215 and V-
450 in the vicinity of Muskegon, MI. 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-2019-1105 in the Federal Register (85 FR 38785; June 29, 2020),
amending VOR Federal airway V-55 by removing the airway segment
overlying the Siren, WI, VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME)
between the Eau Claire, WI, VORTAC and the Siren, WI, VOR/DME. That
airway amendment, effective September 10, 2020, is included in this
rule.
VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) and RNAV T-
routes are published in paragraph 6011 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 ATS routes listed in this document
will be subsequently published in the Order.
Differences From the Proposal
The RNAV route T-215 identifier listed in the Title and in the
``Summary'' section of the NPRM was an editorial error. The correct
route identification for the proposed RNAV route amendment addressed in
the NPRM is T-217 and was correct as presented in the ``Background,''
``The Proposal,'' and the regulatory text sections. As such, the RNAV
route identifier listed in the Title and ``Summary'' section should
reflect ``T-217'' instead of ``T-215''. This editorial correction is
included in this action.
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.
The Rule
The FAA is amending Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 to modify VOR Federal airways V-55 and V-271, modify RNAV
routes T-217 and T-265, and remove VOR Federal airways V-215 and V-450.
The planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Muskegon, MI,
VORTAC has made this action necessary. The VOR Federal airway changes
are outlined below.
V-55: V-55 extends between the Dayton, OH, VOR/DME and the
intersection of the Green Bay, WI, VORTAC 270[deg] and Oshkosh, WI,
VORTAC 339[deg] radials (BIPID fix); and between the Park Rapids, MN,
VOR/DME and the Bismarck, ND, VOR/DME. The airway segment between the
Pullman, MI, VOR/DME and the intersection of the Green Bay, WI, VORTAC
270[deg] and Oshkosh, WI, VORTAC 339[deg] radials (BIPID fix) is
removed. The unaffected portions of the existing airway remain as
charted.
V-215: V-215 extends between the intersection of the Muskegon, MI,
VORTAC 208[deg] and Pullman, MI, VOR/DME 261[deg] radials (JYBEE fix)
and the Gaylord, MI, VOR/DME. The airway is removed in its entirety.
V-271: V-271 extends between the Muskegon, MI, VORTAC and the
Escanaba, MI, VOR/DME. The airway segment between the Muskegon, MI,
VORTAC and the Manistee, MI, VOR/DME is removed. The unaffected
portions of the existing airway remain as charted.
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V-450: V-450 extends between the Escanaba, MI, VOR/DME and the
Flint, MI, VORTAC. The airway is removed in its entirety.
The RNAV route changes are outlined below.
T-217: T-217 extends between the Lexington, KY, VOR/DME and the
BONEE, OH, fix. The route is extended northwestward from the BONEE, OH,
fix to the GAYLE, MI, waypoint. The extension of T-217 replaces the
loss of a portion of V-450 west of the Muskegon VORTAC. Additionally,
the type of NAVAID facility listed for the Lexington, KY, route point
is corrected from ``VORTAC'' to ``VOR/DME'' and the geographic
coordinates of each route point are expressed in degrees, minutes,
seconds, and hundredths of a second.
T-265: T-265 extends between the AHMED, IL, fix and the VEENA, WI,
fix. The existing route is extended eastward and northward so the route
begins at the JAYBE, WI, fix and ends at the PINES, MI, waypoint. The
extension of T-265 establishes enroute structure to overcome the loss
of the V-55 airway segment south of the Muskegon VORTAC and the loss of
the V-215 airway segments north of the Muskegon VORTAC. Additionally,
the geographic coordinates of each route point are expressed in
degrees, minutes, seconds, and hundredths of a second.
The radials listed in the VOR Federal airway V-55 description 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-55 and V-271, modifying RNAV routes T-217 and T-265, and
removing VOR Federal airways V-215 and V-450 due to the planned
decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Muskegon, MI, VORTAC 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 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-55 [Amended]
From Dayton, OH; Fort Wayne, IN; Goshen, IN; Gipper, MI; Keeler,
MI; to Pullman, MI. From Park Rapids, MN; Grand Forks, ND; INT Grand
Forks 239[deg] and Bismarck, ND, 067[deg] radials; to Bismarck.
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V-215 [Removed]
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V-271 [Amended]
From Manistee, MI; to Escanaba, MI.
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V-450 [Removed]
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6011. United States Area Navigation Routes.
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T-217 Lexington, KY (HYK) to Gayle, MI [Amended]
Lexington, KY (HYK) VOR/DME (Lat. 37[deg]57'58.86'' N, long. 084[deg]28'21.06'' W)
BOSTR, OH FIX (Lat. 38[deg]53'08.13'' N, long. 084[deg]04'58.02'' W)
HEDEN, OH FIX (Lat. 39[deg]16'44.88'' N, long. 084[deg]02'02.37'' W)
PRUDE, OH FIX (Lat. 39[deg]25'44.92'' N, long. 083[deg]56'58.60'' W)
Springfield, OH (SGH) DME (Lat. 39[deg]50'11.55'' N, long. 083[deg]50'41.84'' W)
BONEE, OH FIX (Lat. 40[deg]03'08.85'' N, long. 083[deg]56'56.15'' W)
SJAAY, IN WP (Lat. 40[deg]58'44.05'' N, long. 085[deg]11'17.17'' W)
DERRF, IN WP (Lat. 41[deg]39'56.73'' N, long. 085[deg]23'58.59'' W)
GETCH, MI WP (Lat. 43[deg]10'07.15'' N, long. 086[deg]03'03.06'' W)
GAYLE, MI WP (Lat. 43[deg]29'37.62'' N, long. 087[deg]00'13.08'' W)
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T-265 Jaybe, WI to Pines, MI [Amended]
JAYBE, WI FIX (Lat. 42[deg]38'39.36'' N, long. 088[deg]38'19.60'' W)
GRIFT, IL WP (Lat. 42[deg]17'28.14'' N, long. 088[deg]53'41.42'' W)
START, IL WP (Lat. 41[deg]45'24.83'' N, long. 089[deg]00'21.81'' W)
MEITZ, IL FIX (Lat. 41[deg]23'30.87'' N, long. 088[deg]38'53.19'' W)
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COYAP, IL WP (Lat. 41[deg]13'26.93'' N, long. 087[deg]41'20.30'' W)
MAPPS, IN WP (Lat. 41[deg]10'53.94'' N, long. 086[deg]56'32.63'' W)
KLROY, IN WP (Lat. 41[deg]19'19.37'' N, long. 086[deg]38'57.44'' W)
SMUUV, MI WP (Lat. 42[deg]27'58.77'' N, long. 086[deg]07'38.37'' W)
GETCH, MI WP (Lat. 43[deg]10'07.15'' N, long. 086[deg]03'03.06'' W)
LADIN, MI WP (Lat. 44[deg]22'25.44'' N, long. 085[deg]09'38.61'' W)
CARGA, MI WP (Lat. 44[deg]38'28.29'' N, long. 084[deg]58'15.15'' W)
BUDHA, MI WP (Lat. 44[deg]58'24.33'' N, long. 084[deg]45'23.22'' W)
RONDO, MI WP (Lat. 45[deg]16'43.24'' N, long. 084[deg]31'06.32'' W)
PINES, MI WP (Lat. 46[deg]01'49.61'' N, long. 084[deg]29'12.25'' W)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on August 12, 2020.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2020-17981 Filed 8-17-20; 8:45 am]
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