[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 158 (Wednesday, August 17, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 50563-50565]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-17511]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2021-1043; Airspace Docket No. 21-ACE-4]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of Jet Routes J-82 and J-94; Extension of Area 
Navigation (RNAV) Route Q-122; Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-100, 
V-138, V-456, and V-505; Removal of VOR Federal Airway V-462; and 
Removal of the Fort Dodge, IA, Domestic Low Altitude Reporting Point; 
in the Vicinity of Fort Dodge, IA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends Jet Routes J-82 and J-94, RNAV route Q-122, 
and VOR Federal airways V-100, V-138, V-456, and V-505; and removes VOR 
Federal airway V-462 and the Fort Dodge, IA, Domestic Low Altitude 
Reporting Point. This action is necessary due to the planned 
decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Fort Dodge, IA, VOR/Tactical 
Air Navigation (VORTAC), which provides navigation guidance to portions 
of the affected Air Traffic Service (ATS) routes. The Fort Dodge VOR is 
being decommissioned as part of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational 
Network (VOR MON) program.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, November 3, 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 JO 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 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.

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 for Docket No. 
FAA-2021-1043, in the Federal Register (86 FR 70780; December 13, 2021) 
amending Jet Routes J-82 and J-94, RNAV route Q-122, and VOR Federal 
airways V-100, V-138, V-456, and V-505; and removing VOR Federal airway 
V-462 and the Fort Dodge, IA, Domestic Low Altitude Reporting Point, 
due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Fort 
Dodge, IA, VORTAC. The FAA invited interested parties to participate in 
this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. 
No comments were received.
    United States Jet Routes, RNAV Q-routes, VOR Federal airways, and 
Domestic Low Altitude Reporting points are published in paragraphs 
2004, 2006, 6010(a), and 7001, respectively, of FAA Order JO 7400.11F, 
dated August 10, 2021, and effective September 15, 2021, which are 
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The ATS routes listed in this 
document will be published subsequently in FAA Order JO 7400.11.

Differences From the NPRM

    In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to remove the BEARR, UT, Fix and the 
O'Neil, NE (ONL), VORTAC from the Q-122 legal description, indicating 
the route points were on straight segments of the existing route and 
were not necessary to be included in the route description. However, 
although the BEARR, UT, Fix and the O'Neill, NE, VORTAC route points 
were proposed to be removed from the Q-122 legal description, both were 
being retained within the NAS and would continue to be charted.
    Subsequent to the NPRM, the FAA has determined that the route 
points do in fact represent turn points of one degree or more on the 
route and are required in the Q-122 route description to retain the 
existing route structure. Therefore, the FAA is keeping the BEARR, UT, 
Fix and the O'Neill, NE, VORTAC route points in the Q-122 route 
description.

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.

The Rule

    This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by amending Jet Routes J-82 and 
J-94, RNAV route Q-122, and VOR Federal airways V-100, V-138, V-456, 
and V-505; and removes VOR Federal Airway V-462 and the Fort Dodge, IA, 
reporting point.
    The ATS route and reporting point amendments are described below.
    J-82: J-82 extends between the Battle Ground, WA, VORTAC and the 
Goshen, IN, VORTAC. The route segment between the Sioux Falls, SD, 
VORTAC and the Dubuque, IA, VORTAC is

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removed. The unaffected portions of the existing route remain as 
charted.
    J-94: J-94 extends between the Mustang, NV, VORTAC and the Flint, 
MI, VORTAC. The route segment between the O'Neill, NE, VORTAC and 
Dubuque, IA, VORTAC is removed. The unaffected portions of the existing 
route remain as charted.
    Q-122: Q-122 extends between the MOGEE, CA, waypoint (WP) and the 
Fort Dodge, IA, VORTAC. The Fort Dodge, IA, VORTAC route point is 
removed from the route description and replaced by the VIRGN, IA, WP 
located 3.08 NM south of the Fort Dodge, IA, VORTAC site. From the 
VIRGN, IA, WP, the route is extended 52 miles eastward to the VIGGR, 
IA, Fix. Lastly, the KATES, NE, Fix is changed to a WP. The unaffected 
portions of the existing route remain as charted.
    V-100: V-100 extends between the Medicine Bow, WY, VOR/Distance 
Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) and the O'Neil, NE, VORTAC; between the 
Fort Dodge, IA, VORTAC and the Dubuque, IA, VORTAC; and between the 
Northbrook, IL, VOR/DME and the Litchfield, MI, VOR/DME. The airway 
segment between the Fort Dodge, IA, VORTAC and the Waterloo, IA, VOR/
DME is removed. The unaffected portions of the existing airway remain 
as charted.
    V-138: V-138 extends between the Riverton, WY, VOR/DME and the 
Sidney, NE, VOR/DME; and between the Grand Island, NE, VOR/DME and the 
Mason City, IA, VOR/DME. The airway segment between the Omaha, IA, 
VORTAC and the Mason City, IA, VOR/DME is removed. The unaffected 
portions of the existing airway remain as charted.
    V-456: V-456 extends between the Fort Dodge, IA, VORTAC and the 
Flying Cloud, MN, VOR/DME. The airway segment between the Fort Dodge, 
IA, VORTAC and the Mankato, MN, VOR/DME is removed. The unaffected 
portions of the existing airway remain as charted.
    V-462: V-462 extends between the Fort Dodge, IA, VORTAC and the 
Sioux Falls, SD, VORTAC. The airway is removed in its entirety.
    V-505: V-505 extends between the Des Moines, IA, VORTAC and the 
Gopher, MN, VORTAC; and between the Duluth, MN, VORTAC and the 
International Falls, MN, VOR/DME. The airway segment between the Des 
Moines, IA, VORTAC and the Mason City, IA, VOR/DME is removed. The 
unaffected portions of the existing airway remain as charted.
    Fort Dodge, IA, Reporting Point: The Fort Dodge, IA, Domestic Low 
Altitude Reporting Point is removed.
    All of the navigational aid radials in the ATS route descriptions 
below are unchanged and stated in True degrees.
    FAA Order JO 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 Jet Routes J-82 
and J-94, RNAV route Q-122, and VOR Federal airways V-100, V-138, V-
456, and V-505; and removing VOR Federal airway V-462 and the Fort 
Dodge, IA, Domestic Low Altitude Reporting Point, due to the planned 
decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Fort Dodge, IA, VORTAC 
navigational aid, 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 reviewed this action for factors 
and circumstances in which a normally categorically excluded action may 
have a significant environmental impact requiring further analysis. 
Accordingly, the FAA 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 14 CFR 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 JO Order 
7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 10, 
2021, and effective September 15, 2021, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes.

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J-82 [Amended]

    From Battle Ground, WA; Donnelly, ID; Dubois, ID; Crazy Woman, 
WY; Rapid City, SD; to Sioux Falls, SD. From Dubuque, IA; INT 
Dubuque 095[deg] and Joliet, IL, 317[deg] radials; Joliet; to 
Goshen, IN.
* * * * *

J-94 [Amended]

    From Mustang, NV; Lovelock, NV; Battle Mountain, NV; Lucin, UT; 
Rock Springs, WY; Scottsbluff, NE; to O'Neill, NE. From Dubuque, IA; 
Northbrook, IL; Pullman, MI; to Flint, MI.
* * * * *

Paragraph 2006 United States Area Navigation Routes.

* * * * *

Q-122 MOGEE, CA to VIGGR, IA [Amended]
 
MOGEE, CA                     WP                  (Lat. 38[deg]20'10.00'' N, long. 121[deg]23'23.00'' W)
MACUS, NV                     WP                  (Lat. 39[deg]53'00.00'' N, long. 118[deg]48'00.00'' W)

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MCORD, NV                     WP                  (Lat. 40[deg]12'00.00'' N, long. 118[deg]01'00.00'' W)
Lucin, UT (LCU)               VORTAC              (Lat. 41[deg]21'46.63'' N, long. 113[deg]50'26.23'' W)
BEARR, UT                     FIX                 (Lat. 41[deg]31'50.85'' N, long. 112[deg]29'18.40'' W)
KURSE, WY                     WP                  (Lat. 42[deg]04'29.66'' N, long. 105[deg]09'36.16'' W)
O'Neill, NE (ONL)             VORTAC              (Lat. 42[deg]28'13.80'' N, long. 098[deg]41'12.94'' W)
KATES, NE                     WP                  (Lat. 42[deg]32'27.71'' N, long. 096[deg]46'26.52'' W)
VIRGN, IA                     WP                  (Lat. 42[deg]33'47.92'' N, long. 094[deg]17'39.35'' W)
VIGGR, IA                     FIX                 (Lat. 42[deg]33'18.67'' N, long. 093[deg]07'26.83'' W)
 

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Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways.

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V-100 [Amended]

    From Medicine Bow, WY; Scottsbluff, NE; Alliance, NE; Ainsworth, 
NE; to O'Neill, NE. From Waterloo, IA; to Dubuque, IA. From 
Northbrook, IL; INT Northbrook 095[deg] and Keeler, MI, 271[deg] 
radials; Keeler; to Litchfield, MI.
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V-138 [Amended]

    From Riverton, WY; 35 miles, 80 miles 107 MSL, 16 miles 85 MSL, 
Medicine Bow, WY; Cheyenne, WY; to Sidney, NE. From Grand Island, 
NE; INT of Grand Island 099[deg] and Lincoln, NE, 267[deg] radials; 
Lincoln; to Omaha, IA.
* * * * *

V-456 [Amended]

    From Mankato, MN; to Flying Cloud, MN.
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V-462 [Removed]

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V-505 [Amended]

    From Mason City, IA; INT Mason City 349[deg] and Gopher, MN, 
188[deg] radials; to Gopher. From Duluth, MN; INT Duluth 331[deg] 
and Hibbing, MN, 120[deg] radials; Hibbing; INT Hibbing 319[deg] and 
International Falls, MN, 182[deg] radials; to International Falls.
* * * * *

Paragraph 7001 Domestic Low Altitude Reporting Points.

* * * * *

Fort Dodge, IA [Removed]

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    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 10, 2022.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
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