[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 106 (Friday, June 4, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 29946-29948]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-11651]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2020-0642; Airspace Docket No. 19-AWP-98]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of V-25, V-27, V-494, V-108, V-301, and T-257 in the 
Vicinity of Santa Rosa, CA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal 
airways V-25, V-27, V-494, V-108, V-301, and United States Area 
Navigation route (RNAV) T-257 in the vicinity of Santa Rosa, CA. The 
amendments are due to the planned decommissioning of the Santa Rosa, CA 
VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) navigation aid (NAVAID) which 
provides navigation guidance for portions of the affected airways. The 
Santa Rosa VOR/DME is being decommissioned as part of the FAA's VOR 
Minimum Operational Network (MON) program.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, August 12, 2021. The Director of the 
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 
1 CFR 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: Christopher McMullin, 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 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-2020-0642 in the Federal Register (85 FR 47928; August 7, 2020), 
amending VOR Federal airways V-25, V-27, V-494, V-108, V-301, and RNAV 
route T-257 in the vicinity of Santa Rosa, CA, due to the planned 
decommissioning of the Santa Rosa, CA, 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) and United 
States Area Navigation Routes are published in paragraph 6011 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 and United States Area Navigation Route 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.

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The Rule

    The FAA is amending 14 CFR part 71 by amending VOR Federal airways 
V-25, V-27, V-494, V-108, V-301, and RNAV route T-257. The planned 
decommissioning of the Santa Rosa, CA, VOR/DME has made this action 
necessary. The VOR Federal airway and United States Area Navigation 
route actions are described below.
    V-25: V-25 extends between Mission Bay, CA and Wenatchee, WA. The 
FAA will amend V-25 to reflect the new description of the GETER 
intersection. The GETER intersection will be redefined amending the 
position on radials from Point Reyes and Mendocino VORs. The unaffected 
portions of the existing airway will remain as charted.
    V-27: V-27 extends between Mission Bay, CA and Seattle, WA. The FAA 
will amend the description of the GETER intersection to reflect new 
position on radials from the Point Reyes, CA, VOR/DME and the 
Mendocino, CA, VOR. The unaffected portions of the existing airway will 
remain as charted.
    V-494: V-494 extends from Crescent City, CA to Hazen, NV. The FAA 
will amend the legal description by removing the reference to the Santa 
Rosa, CA, VOR/DME and establishing an intersection (ROZZA) utilizing 
radials from Point Reyes, CA, VOR/DME and the Scaggs Island, CA, VOR 
Collocated Tactical Air Navigation System (VORTAC). The unaffected 
portion of the existing airway will remain as charted.
    V-108: V-108 extends from Santa Rosa, CA to Hill City, KS. The FAA 
will amend the route removing references to the Santa Rosa, CA, VOR/DME 
and referring to the newly established ROZZA intersection utilizing 
radials from the Point Reyes, CA, VOR/DME and the Scaggs Island, CA, 
VORTAC. The unaffected portion of the existing airway will remain as 
charted.
    V-301: V-301 extends from Panoche, CA to Williams, CA. The FAA will 
amend the route, removing references to the Santa Rosa, CA, VOR/DME and 
referring to the newly established ROZZA intersection utilizing radials 
from the Point Reyes, CA, VOR/DME and the Scaggs Island, CA, VORTAC. 
The unaffected portion of the existing airway will remain as charted.
    T-257: T-257 extends from Ventura, CA to Tatoosh, WA. The FAA will 
amend the route to reflect the amended location of FREES due to the 
relocation on GETER. The unaffected portion of the existing airway will 
remain as charted.
    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-25, V-27, V-494, V-108, V-301, and RNAV route T-257, due to 
the planned decommissioning of the of the Santa Rosa, CA VOR/DME 
NAVAID, qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National 
Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) 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 7400.11E, 
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-25 [Amended]

    From Mission Bay, CA, via Los Angeles, CA; INT Los Angeles 
261[deg] and Ventura, CA, 144[deg] radials; 6 miles wide, Ventura; 
San Marcus, CA; Paso Robles, CA; Salinas, CA; INT Salinas 310[deg] 
and Woodside, CA, 158[deg] radials; Woodside; San Francisco, CA; INT 
San Francisco 304[deg] and Point Reyes, CA, 161[deg] radials; Point 
Reyes; INT Point Reyes 352[deg] and Mendocino, CA, 146[deg] radials; 
28 miles, 24 miles, 85 MSL, 18 miles, 75 MSL, Red Bluff, CA; 53 
miles, 95 MSL, INT Red Bluff 015[deg] and Klamath Falls, OR, 
181[deg] radials; 19 miles, 95 MSL, Klamath Falls; 21 miles, 77 
miles, 90 MSL, Deschutes, OR; Klickitat, WA; Yakima, WA; Ellensburg, 
WA; Wenatchee, WA. The airspace below 2,000 feet MSL outside the 
United States and the airspace more than 3 miles NE of the airway 
centerline between Seal Beach and INT of Seal Beach 287[deg] and Los 
Angeles 138[deg] radials is excluded. The airspace within R-2511 and 
W-289 is excluded. The airspace within R-2519 more than 3 statute 
miles west of the airway centerline, and the airspace within R-2519 
below 5,000 feet MSL is excluded. The portion outside the United 
States has no upper limit.
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V-27 [Amended]

    From Mission Bay, CA, INT Mission Bay 319[deg] and Santa 
Catalina, CA, 099[deg] radials; Santa Catalina; 6 miles wide, 
Ventura, CA; INT Ventura 326[deg] and Fillmore, CA, 265[deg] 
radials; INT Fillmore 265[deg] and Gaviota, CA, 143[deg] radials; 
Gaviota; Morro Bay, CA; INT Morro Bay 308[deg] and Big Sur, CA, 
157[deg] radials; Big Sur; INT Big Sur 325[deg] and Point Reyes, CA, 
161[deg] radials; Point Reyes; INT Point Reyes 352[deg] and 
Mendocino, CA, 146[deg] radials; Mendocino; Fortuna, CA; Crescent 
City, CA; 31 miles, 32 miles, 59 MSL, North Bend, OR; Newport, OR; 
39 miles, 30 miles, 45 MSL, Astoria, OR; Hoquiam, WA; Seattle, WA. 
The airspace below 2,000 feet MSL

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outside the United States between San Diego and Santa Catalina, the 
airspace within R-2516 and W-289, the airspace within R-2519 more 
than 3 statute miles west of the airway centerline, and the airspace 
within R-2519 below 5,000 feet MSL, is excluded. The portion outside 
the United States has no upper limit.
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V-494 [Amended]

    From Crescent City, CA, via INT Crescent City 195[deg] and 
Fortuna, CA, 345[deg] radials; Fortuna; INT Fortuna 170[deg] and 
Mendocino, CA 321[deg] radials; INT Point Reyes, CA 006[deg] and 
Scaggs Island, CA 314[deg] radials; Sacramento, CA; INT Sacramento 
038[deg] and Squaw Valley, CA, 249[deg] radials; Squaw Valley; INT 
Squaw Valley 078[deg] and Hazen, NV, 244[deg] radials; Hazen.
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V-108 [Amended]

    From INT Point Reyes 006[deg] and Scaggs Island 314[deg] 
radials, via Scaggs Island, CA; INT Scaggs Island 131[deg] and 
Concord, CA, 276[deg] radials; 7 miles wide (4 miles N and 3 miles S 
of centerline), Concord; Linden, CA. From Meeker, CO; via Red Table, 
CO; Black Forest, CO; Hugo, CO; 74 miles, 65 MSL, Goodland, KS; Hill 
City, KS.
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V-301 [Amended]

    From Panoche, CA; via INT Panoche 317[deg] and Oakland, CA, 
110[deg] radials; Oakland; Point Reyes, CA; INT Point Reyes 006[deg] 
and Scaggs Island 314[deg]; Williams, CA.
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Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes

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T-257 Ventura, CA (VTU) to Tatoosh, WA (TOU) [Amended]

Ventura, CA (VTU) VOR/DME (lat. 34[deg]06'54.21'' N, long. 
119[deg]02'58.17'' W)
San Marcus, CA (RZS) VORTAC (lat. 34[deg]30'34.32'' N, long. 
119[deg]46'15.57'' W)
Morro Bay, CA (MQO) VORTAC (lat. 35[deg]15'08.12'' N, long. 
120[deg]45'34.44'' W)
BLANC, CA FIX (lat. 35[deg]37'53.19'' N, long. 121[deg]21'23.04'' W)
CAATE, CA WP (lat. 36[deg]46'32.29'' N, long. 122[deg]04'09.57'' W)
CHAWZ, CA WP (lat. 37[deg]06'48.59'' N, long. 122[deg]21'09.58'' W)
PORTE, CA FIX (lat. 37[deg]29'23.23'' N, long. 122[deg]28'28.48'' W)
THHEO, CA WP (lat. 37[deg]44'54.55'' N, long. 122[deg]36'54.79'' W)
JAMIN, CA WP (lat. 37[deg]51'16.99'' N, long. 122[deg]40'12.05'' W)
Point Reyes, CA (PYE) VORTAC (lat. 38[deg]04'47.12'' N, long. 
122[deg]52'04.18'' W)
FREES, CA FIX (lat. 38[deg]23'13.59'' N, long. 122[deg]55'20.56'' W)
NACKI, CA WP (lat. 38[deg]43'47.73'' N, long. 123[deg]05'52.93'' W)
Mendocino, CA (ENI) VORTAC (lat. 39[deg]03'11.58'' N, long. 
123[deg]16'27.58'' W)
FLUEN, CA FIX (lat. 39[deg]32'47.92'' N, long. 123[deg]33'42.75'' W)
PLYAT, CA FIX (lat. 40[deg]20'20.90'' N, long. 123[deg]41'35.88'' W)
CCHUK, CA WP (lat. 40[deg]31'42.18''N., long. 124[deg]04'16.08'' W.)
SCUPY, CA WP (lat. 40[deg]55'23.94'' N., long. 124[deg]18'09.85'' 
W.)
OLJEK, CA FIX (lat. 41[deg]28'30.66'' N, long. 124[deg]14'20.68'' W)
CIGCA, CA WP (lat. 41[deg]36'39.60'' N, long. 124[deg]17'27.58'' W)
FURNS, CA WP (lat. 41[deg]55'15.86'' N, long. 124[deg]26'09.40'' W)
MITUE, OR FIX (lat. 43[deg]18'49.00'' N, long. 124[deg]30'22.74'' W)
JANAS, OR FIX (lat. 44[deg]17'33.63'' N, long. 124[deg]05'14.25'' W)
Newport, OR (ONP) VORTAC (lat. 44[deg]34'31.26'' N, long. 
124[deg]03'38.14'' W)
CUTEL, OR FIX (lat. 44[deg]54'27.50'' N, long. 124[deg]01'25.30'' W)
ILWAC, WA FIX (lat. 46[deg]19'46.62'' N, long. 124[deg]10'49.49'' W)
ZEDAT, WA FIX (lat. 46[deg]35'50.64'' N, long. 124[deg]10'01.14'' W)
WAVLU, WA FIX (lat. 46[deg]50'00.90'' N, long. 124[deg]06'35.70'' W)
Hoquiam, WA (HQM) VORTAC (lat. 46[deg]56'49.35'' N, long. 
124[deg]08'57.37'' W)
COPLS, WA WP (lat. 47[deg]06'46.78'' N, long. 124[deg]07'40.80'' W)
WAPTO, WA FIX (lat. 47[deg]28'19.54'' N, long. 124[deg]13'50.38'' W)
OZETT, WA WP (lat. 48[deg]03'07.00'' N, long. 124[deg]35'54.42'' W)
Tatoosh, WA (TOU) VORTAC (lat. 48[deg]17'59.64'' N, long. 
124[deg]37'37.36'' W)
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on May 28, 2021.
George Gonzalez,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
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