[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 237 (Monday, December 12, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 75920-75923]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-26739]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2022-0712; Airspace Docket No. 22-ACE-1]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment and Revocation of Multiple Air Traffic Service (ATS) 
Routes; Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Route; and Revocation 
of the Pawnee City, NE, Low Altitude Reporting Point in the Vicinity of 
Pawnee City, NE

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends Jet Route J-64, VHF Omnidirectional Range 
(VOR) Federal airways V-50, V-71, V-216, and V-307, and Area Navigation 
(RNAV) route T-286; establishes RNAV route T-468; and revokes J-130, J-
192, V-553, and the Pawnee City, NE, low altitude reporting point. The 
FAA is taking this action due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR 
portion of the Pawnee City, NE, VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) 
navigational aid

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(NAVAID). The Pawnee City VOR is being decommissioned in support of the 
FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, February 23, 2023. 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 7400.11G, 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-2022-0712 in the Federal Register (87 FR 35133; June 9, 2022), 
amending Jet Route J-64, VOR Federal airways V-50, V-71, V-216, and V-
307, and RNAV route T-286; establishing RNAV route T-468; and revoking 
J-130, J-192, V-553, and the Pawnee City, NE, low altitude reporting 
point. The proposed actions were due to the planned decommissioning of 
the VOR portion of the Pawnee City, NE, VORTAC NAVAID. Interested 
parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by 
submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were received.
    Jet Routes are published in paragraph 2004, VOR Federal airways are 
published in paragraph 6010(a), United States Area Navigation Routes 
are published in paragraph 6011, and Domestic Low Altitude Reporting 
Points are published in paragraph 7001 of FAA Order JO 7400.11G, dated 
August 19, 2022, and effective September 15, 2022, which is 
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The ATS route and reporting 
point actions listed in this document will be published subsequently in 
FAA Order JO 7400.11.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace Designations 
and Reporting Points, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 
15, 2022. FAA Order JO 7400.11G is publicly available as listed in the 
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11G 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 Route J-64, VOR 
Federal airways V-50, V-71, V-216, and V-307, and RNAV route T-286; 
establishing RNAV route T-468; and revoking J-130, J-192, V-553, and 
the Pawnee City, NE, low altitude reporting point due to the planned 
decommissioning of the Pawnee City, NE, VOR. The ATS route and low 
altitude reporting point actions are described below.
    J-64: J-64 extends between the Los Angeles, CA, VORTAC and the 
intersection of the Ravine, PA, VORTAC 102[deg] and Lancaster, PA, VOR/
Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) 044[deg] radials (SARAA Fix). 
The route segment overlying the Pawnee City, NE, VORTAC between the 
Hill City, KS, VORTAC and the Lamoni, IA, VOR/DME is removed. As 
amended, the route is changed to extend between the Los Angeles, CA, 
VORTAC and the Hill City, KS, VORTAC and between the Lamoni, IA, VOR/
DME and the intersection of the Ravine, PA, VORTAC 102[deg] and 
Lancaster, PA, VOR/DME 044[deg] radials (SARAA Fix).
    J-130: J-130 extends between the McCook, NE, VOR/DME and the Pawnee 
City, NE, VORTAC. The route is removed in its entirety.
    J-192: J-192 extends between the Goodland, KS, VORTAC and the Iowa 
City, IA, VOR/DME. The route is removed in its entirety.
    V-50: V-50 extends between the Hastings, NE, VOR/DME and the 
Dayton, OH, VOR/DME. The airway segment overlying the Pawnee City 
VORTAC between the Hastings, NE, VOR/DME and the St Joseph, MO, VORTAC 
is removed. As amended, the airway is changed to extend between the St 
Joseph, MO, VORTAC and the Dayton, OH, VOR/DME.
    V-71: V-71 extends between the Fighting Tiger, LA, VORTAC and the 
O'Neill, NE, VORTAC and between the Pierre, SD, VORTAC and the 
Williston, ND, VOR/DME. The airway segment overlying the Pawnee City 
VORTAC between the Topeka, KS, VORTAC and the Lincoln, NE, VORTAC is 
removed. As amended, the airway is changed to extend between the 
Fighting Tiger, LA, VORTAC and the Tokepa, KS, VORTAC; between the 
Lincoln, NE, VORTAC and the O'Neill, NE, VORTAC; and between the 
Pierre, SD, VORTAC and the Williston, ND, VOR/DME.
    V-216: V-216 extends between the Lamar, CO, VOR/DME and the 
Janesville, WI, VOR/DME. The airway segment overlying the Pawnee City 
VORTAC between the Mankato, KS, VORTAC and the Lamoni, IA, VOR/DME is 
removed. As amended, the airway is changed to extend between the Lamar, 
CO, VOR/DME and the Mankato, KS, VORTAC; and between the Lamoni, IA, 
VOR/DME and the Janesville, WI, VOR/DME.
    V-307: V-307 extends between the Chanute, KS, VORTAC and the Omaha, 
IA, VORTAC. The airway segment overlying the Pawnee City VORTAC between 
the Emporia, KS, VORTAC and the Omaha, IA, VORTAC is removed. As 
amended, the airway is changed to extend between the Chanute, KS, 
VORTAC and the Emporia, KS, VORTAC.
    V-553: V-553 extends between the Salina, KS, VORTAC and the Pawnee 
City, KS, VORTAC. The airway is removed in its entirety.
    T-286: T-286 extends between the Rapid City, SD, VORTAC and the 
BOWLR, KS, Fix. The Pawnee City, NE, VORTAC is replaced by the HTHWY, 
NE, waypoint (WP) being established in close proximity of the Pawnee 
City VORTAC; the EFFEX, NE, Fix is removed from the route description 
since it does not denote a route turn point; and the route is extended 
northward to the FONIA, ND, Fix via the JELRO, SD, Fix and the 
Dickenson, ND, VORTAC. The amended route provides RNAV routing between 
the Williston, ND, area and the Atchison, KS, area. The full route 
description is listed in the amendments to part 71 as set forth below.

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    T-468: T-468 is a new RNAV route that extends between the Hill 
City, KS, VORTAC and the LEWRP, MO, WP. This new T-route provides RNAV 
routing between the Hill City, KS, area eastward to the Kirksville, MO, 
area via the KNSAS, KS, WP being established and the Lamoni, IA, VOR/
DME. The full route description is listed in the amendments to part 71 
as set forth below.
    Pawnee City, NE: The Pawnee City, NE, low altitude reporting point 
is removed as it is no longer required by air traffic control as a 
result of the Pawnee City VOR being decommissioned.
    All NAVAID radials listed 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 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 amending Jet Route J-64, 
VOR Federal airways V-50, V-71, V-216, and V-307, and RNAV route T-286; 
establishing RNAV route T-468; and revoking J-130, J-192, V-553, and 
the Pawnee City, NE, low altitude reporting point, due to the planned 
decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Pawnee City, NE, VORTAC 
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) and paragraph 5-6.5k, which 
categorically excludes from further environmental impact review the 
publication of existing air traffic control procedures that do not 
essentially change existing tracks, create new tracks, change altitude, 
or change concentration of aircraft on these tracks. 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 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 Order JO 
7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19, 
2022, and effective September 15, 2022, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes.

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J-64 [Amended]

    From Los Angeles, CA; INT Los Angeles 083[deg] and Hector, CA, 
226[deg] radials; Hector; Peach Springs, AZ; Tuba City, AZ; 
Rattlesnake, NM; Pueblo, CO; to Hill City, KS. From Lamoni, IA; 
Bradford, IL; INT Bradford 089[deg] and Fort Wayne, IN, 280[deg] 
radials; Fort Wayne; Ellwood City, PA; Ravine, PA; to INT Ravine 
102[deg] and Lancaster, PA, 044[deg] radials.
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J-130 [Removed]

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J-192 [Removed]

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Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways.

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V-50 [Amended]

    From St. Joseph, MO; Kirksville, MO; Quincy, IL; Spinner, IL; 
Adders, IL; Terre Haute, IN; Brickyard, IN; to Dayton, OH.
* * * * *

V-71 [Amended]

    From Fighting Tiger, LA; Natchez, MS; Monroe, LA; El Dorado, AR; 
Hot Springs, AR; INT Hot Springs 358[deg] and Harrison, AR, 176[deg] 
radials; Harrison; Springfield, MO; Butler, MO; to Topeka, KS. From 
Lincoln, NE; Columbus, NE; to O'Neill, NE. From Pierre, SD; 
Bismarck, ND; to Williston, ND.
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V-216 [Amended]

    From Lamar, CO; Hill City, KS; to Mankato, KS. From Lamoni, IA; 
Ottumwa, IA; Iowa City, IA; INT Iowa City 062[deg] and Janesville, 
WI, 240[deg] radials; to Janesville.
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V-307 [Amended]

    From Chanute, KS; to Emporia, KS.
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V-553 [Removed]

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Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.

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T-286 FONIA, ND TO BOWLR, KS [Amended]
 
FONIA, ND                       FIX                (Lat. 48[deg]15'35.07'' N, long. 103[deg]10'37.54'' W)
Dickinson, ND (DIK)             VORTAC             (Lat. 46[deg]51'36.14'' N, long. 102[deg]46'24.60'' W)
JELRO, SD                       FIX                (Lat. 45[deg]48'43.83'' N, long. 102[deg]51'46.96'' W)
Rapid City, SD (RAP)            VORTAC             (Lat. 43[deg]58'33.74'' N, long. 103[deg]00'44.38'' W)
Gordon, NE (GRN)                NDB                (Lat. 42[deg]48'03.90'' N, long. 102[deg]10'45.82'' W)
Thedford, NE (TDD)              VOR/DME            (Lat. 41[deg]58'53.99'' N, long. 100[deg]43'08.52'' W)
BOKKI, NE                       FIX                (Lat. 41[deg]39'54.99'' N, long. 099[deg]52'17.00'' W)

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Grand Island, NE (GRI)          VOR/DME            (Lat. 40[deg]59'02.50'' N, long. 098[deg]18'53.20'' W)
HTHWY, NE                       WP                 (Lat. 40[deg]12'01.96'' N, long. 096[deg]12'22.51'' W)
Robinson, KS (RBA)              DME                (Lat. 39[deg]51'03.00'' N, long. 095[deg]25'23.00'' W)
BOWLR, KS                       FIX                (Lat. 39[deg]37'21.29'' N, long. 095[deg]11'00.26'' W)
 
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T-468 Hill City, KS (HLC) to LEWRP, MO [New]
 
Hill City, KS (HLC) to LEWRP,   VORTAC             (Lat. 39[deg]15'31.49' N, long. 100[deg]13'33.06'' N, long.W)
 MO [New]
KNSAS, KS                       WP                 (Lat. 39[deg]48'22.62' N, long. 098[deg]15'36.62'' N, long.W)
Lamoni, IA (LMN)                VOR/DME            (Lat. 40[deg]35'48.35' N, long. 093[deg]58'03.33'' N, long.W)
LEWRP, MO                       WP                 (Lat. 40[deg]08'06.06' N, long. 092[deg]35'30.15'' N, long.W)
 

Paragraph 7001, Domestic Low Altitude Reporting Points.

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Pawnee City, NE [Removed]

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    Issued in Washington, DC, on December 5, 2022.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
[FR Doc. 2022-26739 Filed 12-9-22; 8:45 am]
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