[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 173 (Thursday, September 8, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 54878-54880]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-19288]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2022-0646; Airspace Docket No. 21-AEA-17]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment and Removal of VOR Federal Airways in the Eastern
United States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action amends 4 VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal
Airways, (V-7, V-9, V-106, and V-214); and removes 5 VOR Federal
Airways, (V-58, V-130, V-149, V-445, V-451) in support of the FAA's VOR
Minimum Operation Network (MON) project.
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 JO 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 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: Paul Gallant, Rules and Regulations
Group, Policy Directorate, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.
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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-2022-0646 in the Federal Register (87 FR 32376; May 31, 2022),
amending four and removing seven VOR Federal airways. Interested
parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were received.
Domestic VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) 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 VOR
Federal airways listed in this document will be subsequently published
in and removed from FAA Order JO 7400.11.
Differences From the NPRM
The route description of V-7 in the NPRM inadvertently failed to
include the amendments to the route as published in an earlier action
(86 FR 67377; November 26, 2021) which became effective on January 10,
2022. The amended V-7 consists of two parts: From Dolphin, FL, to
Muscle Shoals, AL; and From Pocket City, IN, to the intersection of the
Chicago Heights, IL 358[deg] and the Badger, WI 117[deg] radials. This
version of the description is modified in the text below.
The NPRM proposed to remove Sidon, MS, from airway V-9. The FAA has
decided to retain this point as part of the route.
The NPRM proposed to remove V-379 and V-479. The FAA has decided to
retain V-379 and V-479 in effect until a later date.
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 4 VOR Federal
Airways, (V-7, V-9, V-106, and V-214), and removing 5 VOR Federal
Airways, (V-58, V-130, V-149, V-445, and V-451). The changes are
described below.
V-7: V-7 consists of two parts: From Dolphin, FL, to Muscle Shoals,
AL; and, From Pocket City, IN, to the intersection of the Chicago
Heights, IL 358[deg] and Badger, WI, 117[deg] radials. This rule amends
the first part of the route by removing Muscle Shoals, AL, from the
route. As amended, the first part of V-7 extends from Dolphin, FL, to
Vulcan, AL. The second part of the route remains unchanged as stated
above.
V-9: V-9 currently extends from Leeville, LA to Pontiac, IL; and
from Janesville, WI, to Houghton, MI. This action removes Gilmore, AR;
and Malden, MO, from the route. As amended, V-9 consists of three
parts: From Leeville, LA, to Marvell, AR; From Farmington, MO, to
Pontiac, IL; and From Janesville, WI, to Houghton, MI.
V-58: V-58 currently consists of two parts: from Philipsburg, PA,
to Williamsport, PA; and from the intersection of the Sparta, NJ,
018[deg] and the Kingston NY, 270[deg] radials to Nantucket, MA. This
action removes the entire route. Air Navigation (RNAV) route T-216
replaces V-58.
V-106: V-106 currently extends between Johnstown, PA, and the
intersection of the Wilkes-Barre, PA, 037[deg], and the Sparta, NJ,
300[deg] radials. This action removes the segments from Selinsgrove,
PA, to the intersection of the above Wilkes-Barre and Sparta radials.
As amended, V-106 extends from Johnstown, PA, to the intersection of
the Johnstown 068[deg] and the Selinsgrove 259[deg] radials. RNAV route
T-212 replaces the segments of V-106 being removed.
V-130: V-130 currently extends from Norwich, CT, to Marthas
Vineyard, MA. The FAA is removing the entire route. RNAV route T-255
replaces V-130.
V-149: V-149 currently extends from Allentown, PA, to Binghamton,
NY. This action removes the entire route. RNAV route T-221 replaces V-
149.
V-214: V-214 currently consists of three parts: From Kokomo, IN, to
Muncie, IN; From the intersection of the Appleton, OH, 236[deg] and the
Zanesville, OH, 274[deg] radials to Bellaire, OH; and From Martinsburg,
WV, to Teterboro, NJ. This action removes the segments from
Martinsburg, WV, to Teterboro, NJ. As amended, V-214 extends from
Kokomo, IN, to Muncie, IN; and From the intersection of the above
Appleton and Zanesville radials to Bellaire, OH. RNAV route T-356
replaces V-214.
V-445: V-445 currently extends from the intersection of the
Washington, DC, 065[deg] and the Baltimore, MD, 197[deg] radials, to
LaGuardia, NY. This action removes the entire route. RNAV route T-356
replaces portions of this route.
V-451: V-451 currently extends from LaGuardia, NY, to Groton, CT.
This route is not being used, therefore, the FAA is removing the entire
route. New T-routes have been designed to mirror current routings to
and from the New York Metropolitan area.
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 four VOR
Federal Airways, and removing six VOR Federal Airways, in support of
the FAA's VOR MON project, 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
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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 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways.
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V-7 [Amended]
From Dolphin, FL; INT Dolphin 299[deg] and Lee County, FL,
120[deg] radials; Lee County; Lakeland, FL; Cross City, FL;
Seminole, FL; Wiregrass, AL; INT Wiregrass 333[deg] and Montgomery,
AL, 129[deg] radials; Montgomery; to Vulcan, AL. From Pocket City,
IN; INT Pocket City 016[deg] and Terre Haute, IN, 191[deg] radials;
Terre Haute; Boiler, IN; Chicago Heights, IL; to INT Chicago Heights
358[deg] and Badger, WI, 117[deg] radials.
* * * * *
V-9 [Amended]
From Leeville, LA; McComb, MS; INT McComb 004[deg] and Magnolia,
MS 194[deg] radials; Magnolia; Sidon, MS; to Marvell, AR. From
Farmington, MO; St. Louis, MO; Spinner, IL; to Pontiac, IL. From
Janesville, WI; Madison, WI; Oshkosh, WI; Green Bay, WI; Iron
Mountain, MI; to Houghton, MI.
* * * * *
V-58 [Removed]
* * * * *
V-106 [Amended] From Johnstown, PA; to INT Johnstown 068[deg] and
Selinsgrove, PA, 259[deg] radials.
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V-130 [Removed]
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V-149 [Removed]
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V-214 [Amended] From Kokomo, IN, Marion, IN; to Muncie, IN. From INT
Appleton, OH, 236[deg] and Zanesville, OH, 274[deg] radials;
Zanesville; to Bellaire, OH.
* * * * *
V-445 [Removed]
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V-451 [Removed]
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Issued in Washington, DC, on August 31, 2022.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
[FR Doc. 2022-19288 Filed 9-7-22; 8:45 am]
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