[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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