[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 93 (Monday, May 15, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 30896-30897]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-10280]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2023-0501; Airspace Docket No. 23-AWP-3]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of Very High Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional Range 
(VOR) Federal Airways V-6, V-338, V-494, and United States Area 
Navigation (RNAV) Route T-331

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends the Very High Frequency (VHF) 
Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways V-6, V-338, V-494, and 
United States Area Navigation (RNAV) route T-331 descriptions to 
reflect the Squaw Valley, CA, VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) 
navigational aid (NAVAID) name changing to the Palisades, CA, VOR/DME. 
This action only makes editorial amendments to the affected Air Traffic 
Service (ATS) routes listed above, it does not change the NAVAID 
identifier (SWR), the ATS route structures, or the Fixes and waypoints 
on the routes.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, August 10, 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: A copy of this final rule and all background material may be 
viewed online at www.regulations.gov using the FAA Docket number. 
Electronic retrieval help and guidelines are available on the website. 
It is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, 
and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. You may also contact the Rules and 
Regulations Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 
800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Roff, 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 amends the VOR Federal airway V-6, V-338, and V-494, 
and RNAV route T-331 descriptions.

Incorporation by Reference

    Domestic VOR Federal airways and United States Area Navigation 
Routes are published in paragraphs 6010 and 6011, respectively, of FAA 
Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, which is 
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This 
document amends the current version of that order, FAA Order JO 
7400.11G, 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. These amendments will be published in the 
next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11.
    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 updating references to the 
Squaw Valley, CA, VOR/DME in VOR Federal airways V-6, V-338, V-494, and 
RNAV route T-331 descriptions with its new name, the Palisades, CA, 
VOR/DME. This action is necessary in order to reflect the NAVAID name 
change of the Squaw Valley VOR/DME to the Palisades VOR/DME being made 
in the National Airspace System Resource database concurrent with the 
effective date of this rule. This is an editorial change only and does 
not change the affected ATS route structures or the location of any 
Fixes or waypoints on the routes. Therefore, notice and public 
procedures under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.

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 the editorial amendments to the 
descriptions of VOR Federal airways V-6, V-338, V-494, and RNAV route 
T-331 are due to the Squaw Valley, CA, VOR/DME navigational aid 
(NAVAID) name changing to the Palisades, CA, VOR/DME. 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,

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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 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. Accordingly, the FAA has determined that no extraordinary 
circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental 
assessment or environmental impact study.

Lists 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 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 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways.

* * * * *

V-6 [Amended]

    From Oakland, CA; INT Oakland 039[deg] and Sacramento, CA, 
212[deg] radials; Sacramento; Palisades, CA; Mustang, NV; Lovelock, 
NV; Battle Mountain, NV; INT Battle Mountain 062[deg] and Wells, NV, 
256[deg] radials; Wells; 5 miles, 40 miles, 98 MSL, 85 MSL, Lucin, 
UT; 43 miles, 85 MSL, Ogden, UT; 11 miles, 50 miles, 105 MSL, Fort 
Bridger, WY; Rock Springs, WY; 20 miles, 39 miles, 95 MSL, Cherokee, 
WY; 39 miles, 27 miles, 95 MSL, Medicine Bow, WY; INT Medicine Bow 
106[deg] and Sidney, NE, 291[deg] radials; Sidney; North Platte, NE; 
Grand Island, NE; Omaha, IA; Des Moines, IA; Iowa City, IA; 
Davenport, IA; INT Davenport 087[deg] and DuPage, IL, 255[deg] 
radials; to DuPage. From INT Chicago Heights, IL, 358[deg] and 
Gipper, MI, 271[deg] radials; to Gipper. From Philipsburg, PA; 
Selinsgrove, PA; Allentown, PA; Solberg, NJ; INT Solberg 107[deg] 
and Yardley, PA, 068[deg] radials; INT Yardley 068[deg] and La 
Guardia, NY, 213[deg] radials; to La Guardia.
* * * * *

V-338 [Amended]

    From Linden, CA; Hangtown, CA; to Palisades, CA.
* * * * *

V-494 [Amended]

    From Crescent City, CA; INT Crescent City 195[deg] and Fortuna, 
CA, 345[deg] radials; Fortuna; INT Fortuna 170[deg] and Mendocino, 
CA, 321[deg] radials; Mendocino; INT Point Reyes, CA, 006[deg] and 
Scaggs Island, CA, 314[deg] radials; Sacramento, CA; INT Sacramento 
038[deg] and Palisades, CA, 249[deg] radials; Palisades; INT 
Palisades 078[deg] and Hazen, NV, 244[deg] radials; to Hazen.
* * * * *

Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.

* * * * *

T-331 FRAME, CA to FONIA, ND [Amended]
 
FRAME, CA                                       FIX                            (Lat. 36[deg]36'46.74'' N, long. 119[deg]40'25.53'' W)
NTELL, CA                                       WP                             (Lat. 36[deg]53'58.99'' N, long. 119[deg]53'22.21'' W)
KARNN, CA                                       FIX                            (Lat. 37[deg]09'03.79'' N, long. 121[deg]16'45.22'' W)
VINCO, CA                                       FIX                            (Lat. 37[deg]22'35.11'' N, long. 121[deg]42'59.52'' W)
NORCL, CA                                       WP                             (Lat. 37[deg]31'02.66'' N, long. 121[deg]43'10.60'' W)
MOVDD, CA                                       WP                             (Lat. 37[deg]39'40.88'' N, long. 121[deg]26'53.53'' W)
EVETT, CA                                       WP                             (Lat. 38[deg]00'36.11'' N, long. 121[deg]07'48.14'' W)
TIPRE, CA                                       WP                             (Lat. 38[deg]12'21.00'' N, long. 121[deg]02'09.00'' W)
Palisades, CA (SWR)                             VOR/DME                        (Lat. 39[deg]10'49.16'' N, long. 120[deg]16'10.60'' W)
TRUCK, CA                                       FIX                            (Lat. 39[deg]26'15.67'' N, long. 120[deg]09'42.48'' W)
Mustang, NV (FMG)                               VORTAC                         (Lat. 39[deg]31'52.60'' N, long. 119[deg]39'21.87'' W)
Lovelock, NV (LLC)                              VORTAC                         (Lat. 40[deg]07'30.95'' N, long. 118[deg]34'39.34'' W)
Battle Mountain, NV (BAM)                       VORTAC                         (Lat. 40[deg]34'08.69'' N, long. 116[deg]55'20.12'' W)
TULIE, ID                                       WP                             (Lat. 42[deg]37'58.49'' N, long. 113[deg]06'44.54'' W)
AMFAL, ID                                       WP                             (Lat. 42[deg]45'56.67'' N, long. 112[deg]50'04.64'' W)
Pocatello, ID (PIH)                             VOR/DME                        (Lat. 42[deg]52'13.38'' N, long. 112[deg]39'08.05'' W)
VIPUC, ID                                       FIX                            (Lat. 43[deg]21'09.64'' N, long. 112[deg]14'44.08'' W)
Idaho Falls, ID (IDA)                           VOR/DME                        (Lat. 43[deg]31'08.42'' N, long. 112[deg]03'50.10'' W)
SABAT, ID                                       FIX                            (Lat. 44[deg]00'59.71'' N, long. 111[deg]39'55.04'' W)
Billings, MT (BIL)                              VORTAC                         (Lat. 45[deg]48'30.81'' N, long. 108[deg]37'28.73'' W)
EXADE, MT                                       FIX                            (Lat. 47[deg]35'56.78'' N, long. 104[deg]32'40.61'' W)
JEKOK, ND                                       WP                             (Lat. 47[deg]59'31.05'' N, long. 103[deg]27'17.51'' W)
FONIA, ND                                       FIX                            (Lat. 48[deg]15'35.07'' N, long. 103[deg]10'37.54'' W)
 


    Issued in Washington, DC, on May 9, 2023.
Brian Konie,
Acting Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
[FR Doc. 2023-10280 Filed 5-12-23; 8:45 am]
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