[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 240 (Monday, December 14, 2020)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 80594-80595]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-27337]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2020-0735; Airspace Docket No. 19-ANE-8]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment and Revocation of Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes in
the Vicinity of Lebanon, NH
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action amends VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal
airways V-141, and V-542, and revokes airways V-151 and V-496, due to
the planned decommissioning of the Lebanon, NH, VOR/DME navigation aid
which provides navigation guidance for segments of the routes. The
Lebanon VOR/DME is planned for decommissioning as part of the FAA's VOR
Minimum Operational Network (VOR MON) program.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, February 25, 2021. 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 7400.11E, 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 7400.11E at NARA, email:
[email protected] or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, 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 for Docket No.
FAA-2020-0735 in the Federal Register (85 FR 49327; August 13, 2020),
amending VOR Federal airways V-141, and V-542, and removing VOR Federal
airways V-151 and V-496 in the vicinity of Lebanon, NH. The proposed
amendment and revocation actions were due to the planned
decommissioning of the Lebanon, NH, VOR/DME. 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
7400.11E dated July 21, 2020, and effective September 15, 2020, 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 7400.11E, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated July 21, 2020, and effective September 15,
2020. FAA Order 7400.11E is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11E 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 amending VOR Federal airways V-141 and V-542, and removing
airways V-151 and V-496, due to the planned decommissioning of the
Lebanon, NH VOR/DME. An Area Navigation (RNAV) waypoint (WP) is being
developed to be charted in the vicinity of the Lebanon VOR/DME
location. The changes are described below.
V-141: V-141 currently consists of two parts: first, extending
between the Nantucket, MA, VOR/DME and the Boston, MA, VOR/DME; and
second, extending between the Manchester, NH, VOR/DME and the Massena,
NY, VORTAC. This action removes the part between Manchester, NH, and
Massena, NY. As amended, V-141 extends between Nantucket, MA, and
Boston, MA.
V-151: V-151 currently extends between the intersection of the
Nantucket, MA, VOR/DME 334[deg], and the Providence, RI, VOR/DME
079[deg]
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radials, and the Burlington, VT, VOR/DME. This action removes the
entire route. A low altitude RNAV route is being developed to replace
V-151.
V-496: V-496 currently extends between the Lebanon, NH, VOR/DME,
and the Kennebunk, ME, VOR/DME. This action removes the entire route.
V-542: V-542 currently extends between the Elmira, NY, VOR/DME, and
the Lebanon, NH, VOR/DME. This action removes the route segments of V-
542 that extend between the Rockdale, NY, VOR/DME, and the Lebanon, NH,
VOR/DME. As amended, V-542 extends between Elmira, NY, and Rockdale,
NY.
The NAVAID radials in the description of V-141, below, are
unchanged and 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 amending VOR Federal
airways V-141, and V-542, and revoking airways V-151 and V-496, due to
the planned decommissioning of the Lebanon, NH, VOR/DME navigation aid,
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, 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 7400.11E,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated July 21, 2020, and
effective September 15, 2020, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways.
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V-141 [Amended]
From Nantucket, MA; INT Nantucket 334[deg] and Boston, MA,
138[deg] radials; to Boston.
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V-151 [Removed]
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V-496 [Removed]
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V-542 [Amended]
From Elmira, NY; Binghamton, NY; to Rockdale, NY.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on December 8, 2020.
George Gonzalez,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2020-27337 Filed 12-11-20; 8:45 am]
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