[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 10 (Friday, January 14, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 2320-2322]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-00458]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2021-0276; Airspace Docket No. 21-ACE-1]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment, Establishment, and Revocation of Multiple Air Traffic
Service (ATS) Routes in the Vicinity of Neosho, MO
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action amends Jet Route J-181 and VHF Omnidirectional
Range (VOR) Federal airways V-13, V-14, V-15, and V-307; establishes
Area Navigation (RNAV) routes T-411 and T-413; and removes VOR Federal
airway V-506. The FAA is taking this action due to the planned
decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Neosho, MO, VOR/Distance
Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) navigational aid (NAVAID). The Neosho VOR
is being decommissioned in support of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational
Network (MON) program.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, January 27, 2022. 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 JO 7400.11F, 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 JO 7400.11F 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, Policy Directorate, 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-2021-0276 in the Federal Register (86 FR 21243; April 22,
2021), amending Jet Route J-181 and VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR)
Federal airways V-13, V-14, V-15, and V-307; establishing Area
Navigation (RNAV) routes T-411 and T-413; and removing VOR Federal
airway V-506. The proposed amendment, establishment, and revocation
actions were due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of
the Neosho, MO, VOR/DME NAVAID. Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on
the proposal. No comments were received.
Prior to the NPRM, the FAA published a rule for Docket No. FAA-
2020-1146 in the Federal Register (86 FR 19129; April 13, 2021),
amending V-14 by removing the airway segment between the Buffalo, NY,
VOR/DME and the Norwich, CT, VOR/DME. That airway amendment was
effective June 17, 2021, and is included in this rule.
Jet Routes are published in paragraph 2004, VOR Federal airways are
published in paragraph 6010(a), and RNAV T-routes are published in
paragraph 6011 of FAA Order JO 7400.11F, dated August 10, 2021, and
effective September 15, 2021, which is incorporated by reference in 14
CFR 71.1. The ATS routes listed in this document would be published
subsequently in the Order.
Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference
This document amends FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations
and Reporting Points, dated August 10, 2021, and effective September
15, 2021. FAA Order JO 7400.11F is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11F lists Class
A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.
Differences From the Proposal
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to establish RNAV route T-413 with
the ISTIQ, NE, waypoint (WP) included as a route point listed between
the Grand Island, NE, VOR/DME and LLUKY, NE, WP route points. After
further review of the proposed T-413 route, the FAA determined that the
ISTIQ WP falls on a straight segment of the route between the Grand
Island VOR/DME and LLUKY WP, and it is not necessary in the route
description. Removing the ISTIQ, NE, WP from the proposed T-413 route
does not affect the alignment of the route; therefore, the ISTIQ, NE,
WP is removed from the T-413 route description in this rule.
The ISTIQ, NE, WP will still be established, but not as a route
point included in the T-413 route description.
The Rule
The FAA is amending 14 CFR part 71 to modify Jet Route J-181 and
VOR Federal airways V-13, V-14, V-15, and V-307; establish RNAV routes
T-411
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and T-413; and remove VOR Federal airway V-506 due to the planned
decommissioning of the Neosho, MO, VOR. The ATS route actions are
described below.
J-181: J-181 extends between the Ranger, TX, VOR/Tactical Air
Navigation (VORTAC) and the Bradford, IL, VORTAC. The route segment
between the Okmulgee, OK, VOR/DME and the Hallsville, IL, VORTAC is
removed. The unaffected portions of the existing route remain as
charted.
V-13: V-13 extends between the McAllen, TX, VOR/DME and the
Farmington, MN, VORTAC; and between the Duluth, MN, VORTAC and the
Thunder Bay, ON, Canada VOR/DME. The airspace within Canada is
excluded. The airway segment between the Razorback, AR, VORTAC and the
Butler, MO, VORTAC is removed. The unaffected portions of the existing
airway remain as charted.
V-14: V-14 extends between the Chisum, NM, VORTAC and the Flag
City, OH, VORTAC. The airway segment between the Tulsa, OK, VORTAC and
the Springfield, MO, VORTAC is removed. The unaffected portions of the
existing airway remain as charted.
V-15: V-15 extends between the Navasota, TX, VOR/DME and the
Bonham, TX, VORTAC; between the Okmulgee, OK, VOR/DME and the Neosho,
MO, VOR/DME; and between the Aberdeen, SD, VOR/DME and the Minot, ND,
VOR/DME. The airway segment between the Okmulgee, OK, VOR/DME and the
Neosho, MO, VOR/DME is removed. The unaffected portions of the existing
airway remain as charted.
V-307: V-307 extends between the Harrison, AR, VOR/DME and the
Omaha, IA, VORTAC. The airway segment between the Harrison, AR, VOR/DME
and the Oswego, KS, VOR/DME is removed. The unaffected portions of the
existing airway remain as charted.
V-506: V-506 extends between the Tulsa, OK, VORTAC and the
Springfield, MO, VORTAC. The airway is removed in its entirety.
T-411: T-411 is a new route that extends between the Razorback, AR,
VORTAC and the Lincoln, NE, VORTAC. This T-route mitigates the loss of
the V-13 airway segment removed and provides RNAV routing from the
Fayetteville, AR, area northward to the Lincoln, NE, area.
T-413: T-413 is a new route that extends between the Razorback, AR,
VORTAC and the Pierre, SD, VORTAC. This T-route mitigates the absence
of Federal airways between the Neosho, MO, VOR/DME and the Salina, KS,
VORTAC, and provides RNAV routing from the Fayetteville, AR, area,
northwestward to the Pierre, SD, area.
All NAVAID radials listed in the ATS 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 will only affect air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when
promulgated, will 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 jet route J-
181 and VOR Federal airways V-13, V-14, V-15 and V-307; establishing
RNAV routes T-411 and T-413; and removing VOR Federal airway V-506, due
to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Neosho, MO,
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).
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 JO
7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 10,
2021, and effective September 15, 2021, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes.
* * * * *
J-181 [Amended]
From Ranger, TX; to Okmulgee, OK. From Hallsville, MO; INT
Hallsville 053[deg] and Bradford, IL, 219[deg] radials; to Bradford.
* * * * *
Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways.
* * * * *
V-13 [Amended]
From McAllen, TX; INT McAllen 060[deg] radial and Corpus Christi,
TX, 178[deg] radials; Corpus Christi; INT Corpus Christi 039[deg]
and Palacios, TX, 241[deg] radials; Palacios; Humble, TX; Lufkin,
TX; Belcher, LA; Texarkana, AR; Rich Mountain, OK; Fort Smith, AR;
INT Fort Smith 006[deg] and Razorback, AR, 190[deg] radials; to
Razorback. From Butler, MO; Napoleon, MO; Lamoni, IA; Des Moines,
IA; Mason City, IA; to Farmington, MN. From Duluth, MN; to Thunder
Bay, ON, Canada. The airspace outside the United States is excluded.
* * * * *
V-14 [Amended]
From Chisum, NM; Lubbock, TX; Childress, TX; Hobart, OK; Will
Rogers, OK; INT Will Rogers 052[deg] and Tulsa, OK, 246[deg]
radials; to Tulsa. From Springfield, MO; Vichy, MO; INT Vichy
067[deg] and St. Louis, MO, 225[deg] radials; St. Louis;
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Vandalia, IL; Terre Haute, IN; Brickyard, IN; Muncie, IN; to Flag
City, OH.
* * * * *
V-15 [Amended]
From Navasota, TX; College Station, TX; Waco, TX; Cedar Creek, TX;
to Bonham, TX. From Aberdeen, SD; Bismarck, ND; to Minot, ND.
* * * * *
V-307 [Amended]
From Oswego, KS; Chanute, KS; Emporia, KS; INT Emporia 336[deg] and
Pawnee City, NE, 194[deg] radials; Pawnee City; to Omaha, IA.
* * * * *
V-506 [Removed]
* * * * *
Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.
* * * * *
T-411 Razorback, AR (RZC) to Lincoln, NE (LNK) [New]
Razorback, AR (RZC) VORTAC (Lat. 36[deg]14'47.14'' N, long. 094[deg]07'17.01'' W)
DROOP, MO FIX (Lat. 37[deg]06'09.12'' N, long. 094[deg]26'42.39'' W)
Butler, MO (BUM) VORTAC (Lat. 38[deg]16'19.49'' N, long. 094[deg]29'17.74'' W)
Topeka, KS (TOP) VORTAC (Lat. 39[deg]08'13.48'' N, long. 095[deg]32'57.01'' W)
Lincoln, NE (LNK) VORTAC (Lat. 40[deg]55'25.66'' N, long. 096[deg]44'31.23'' W)
T-413 Razorback, AR (RZC) to Pierre, SD (PIR) [New]
Razorback, AR (RZC) VORTAC (Lat. 36[deg]14'47.14'' N, long. 094[deg]07'17.01'' W)
DROOP, MO FIX (Lat. 37[deg]06'09.12'' N, long. 094[deg]26'42.39'' W)
Emporia, KS (EMP) VORTAC (Lat. 38[deg]17'28.11'' N, long. 096[deg]08'17.22'' W)
Salina, KS (SLN) VORTAC (Lat. 38[deg]55'30.50'' N, long. 097[deg]37'16.80'' W)
Grand Island, NE (GRI) VOR/DME (Lat. 40[deg]59'02.50'' N, long. 098[deg]18'53.20'' W)
LLUKY, NE WP (Lat. 42[deg]29'20.26'' N, long. 098[deg]38'11.44'' W)
MMINI, NE WP (Lat. 42[deg]53'07.44'' N, long. 099[deg]37'35.54'' W)
JMBAG, SD WP (Lat. 43[deg]30'45.88'' N, long. 100[deg]08'45.77'' W)
Pierre, SD (PIR) VORTAC (Lat. 44[deg]23'40.40'' N, long. 100[deg]09'46.11'' W)
Issued in Washington, DC, on January 6, 2022.
Michael R. Beckles,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
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