[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 96 (Thursday, May 16, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 42795-42797]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-10273]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2023-1737; Airspace Docket No. 23-ASO-8]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-44, V-128, and V-493, and 
United States Area Navigation Routes T-315 and T-323 in the Vicinity of 
York, KY

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range 
(VOR) Federal Airways V-44, V-128, and V-493, and United States Area 
Navigation (RNAV) Routes T-315 and T-323. The FAA is taking this action 
due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the York, KY 
(YRK), VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) navigational aid (NAVAID). 
The York VOR is being decommissioned in support of the FAA's VOR 
Minimum Operational Network (MON) program.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, July 11, 2024. 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 the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), all 
comments received, 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 7400.11H, 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: 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 Air Traffic Service (ATS) 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-2023-1737 in the Federal Register (88 FR 54952; August 14, 2023), 
proposing to amend VOR Federal Airways V-44, V-128, and V-493, and 
United States RNAV Routes T-315 and T-323 due to the planned 
decommissioning of the VOR portion of the York, KY, VORTAC NAVAID. 
Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking 
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were 
received.

Incorporation by Reference

    VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) and United 
States Area Navigation Routes (T-routes) are published in paragraph 
6011 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 7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023, and effective September 15, 
2023. FAA Order JO 7400.11H 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 7400.11H 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 VOR Federal airways 
V-44, V-128, and V-493, and United States RNAV routes T-315 and T-323. 
The FAA is taking this action due to the planned decommissioning of the 
VOR portion of the York, KY, VORTAC NAVAID. The ATS route actions are 
described below.

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    V-44: Prior to this final rule, V-44 extended between the Columbia, 
MO, VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) and the Centralia, IL, 
VORTAC; and between the Falmouth, KY, VOR/DME and the Albany, NY, 
VORTAC. The airspace below 2,000 feet mean sea level (MSL) outside the 
United States was excluded. The airway segment between the Falmouth 
VOR/DME and the Parkersburg, WV, VORTAC is removed. As amended, the 
airway is changed to now extend between the Columbia VOR/DME and the 
Centralia VORTAC, and between the Parkersburg VORTAC and the Albany 
VORTAC.
    V-128: Prior to this final rule, V-128 extended between the 
Brickyard, IN, VORTAC and the Casanova, VA, VORTAC. The airway segment 
between the Cincinnati, OH, VORTAC and the Charleston, WV, VORTAC is 
removed. As amended, the airway is changed to now extend between the 
Brickyard VORTAC and the Cincinnati VORTAC, and between the Charleston 
VORTAC and the Casanova VORTAC.
    V-493: Prior to this final rule, V-493 extended between the 
Livingston, TN, VOR/DME and the Appleton, OH, VORTAC. The airway 
segment between the Lexington, KY, VOR/DME and the Appleton VORTAC is 
removed. As amended, the airway is changed to now extend between the 
Livingston VOR/DME and the Lexington VOR/DME.
    T-315: Prior to this final rule, T-315 extended between the JARLO, 
WV, waypoint (WP) and the Burlington, VT, VORTAC. The route is extended 
westward from the JARLO WP to the JIMUR, KY, Fix which is located 
approximately 1.1 nautical miles (NM) east northeast from the 
Cincinnati, KY, VORTAC and will be charted when the York VOR is 
decommissioned. The route extension will include the CALIF, KY, Fix and 
the ILILE, OH, Fix which is being converted to a WP when the York VOR 
is decommissioned. As amended, T-315 is changed to now extend between 
the JIMUR, KY, Fix and the Burlington, VT, VORTAC. The full T-315 route 
description is listed in the amendments to part 71 as set forth below.
    T-323: Prior to this final rule, T-323 extended between the MARQO, 
FL, WP and the DACEL, KY, WP. The route is extended northward from the 
DACEL WP to the Appleton, OH, VORTAC. The route extension includes the 
ZELID, KY, WP which is being established approximately 2.1 NM southeast 
from the York, KY, VORTAC and the ROHDE, OH, Fix which is being 
converted to a WP when the York VOR is decommissioned. As amended, T-
323 is changed to now extend between the MARQO WP and the Appleton 
VORTAC. The full T-323 route description is listed in the amendments to 
part 71 as set forth below.
    The NAVAID radials listed in the VOR Federal Airway descriptions in 
the regulatory text of this final rule are unchanged and stated in 
degrees True north.

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 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 VOR Federal 
Airways V-44, V-128, and V-493, and United States RNAV Routes T-315 and 
T-323, due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the 
York, KY, 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-
6.5i, which categorically excludes from further environmental impact 
review the establishment of new or revised air traffic control 
procedures conducted at 3,000 feet or more above ground level (AGL); 
procedures conducted below 3,000 feet AGL that do not cause traffic to 
be routinely routed over noise sensitive areas; modifications to 
currently approved procedures conducted below 3,000 feet AGL that do 
not significantly increase noise over noise sensitive areas; and 
increases in minimum altitudes and landing minima. 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 
7400.11H, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 11, 
2023, and effective September 15, 2023, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways.

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V-44 [Amended]

    From Columbia, MO; INT Columbia 131[deg] and Foristell, MO, 
262[deg] radials; Foristell; to Centralia, IL. From Parkersburg, WV; 
Morgantown, WV; Martinsburg, WV; INT Martinsburg 094[deg] and 
Baltimore, MD, 300[deg] radials; Baltimore; INT Baltimore 122[deg] 
and Sea Isle, NJ, 267[deg] radials; Sea Isle; INT Sea Isle 040[deg] 
and Deer Park, NY, 209[deg] radials; Deer Park; INT Deer Park 
041[deg] and Bridgeport, CT, 133[deg] radials; Bridgeport; INT 
Bridgeport 324[deg] and Pawling, NY, 160[deg] radials; Pawling; INT 
Pawling 342[deg] and Albany, NY, 181[deg] radials; to Albany. The 
airspace below 2,000 feet MSL outside the United States is excluded.
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V-128 [Amended]

    From Brickyard, IN; INT Brickyard 137[deg] and Cincinnati, OH, 
290[deg] radials; to

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Cincinnati. From Charleston, WV; to Casanova, VA.
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V-493 [Amended]

    From Livingston, TN; to Lexington, KY.
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Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.

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T-315 JIMUR, KY to Burlington, VT (BTV) [Amended]
 
JIMUR, KY                                       FIX                            (Lat. 39[deg]01'17.62'' N, long. 084[deg]41'02.13'' W)
CALIF, KY                                       FIX                            (Lat. 38[deg]56'01.97'' N, long. 084[deg]18'38.27'' W)
ILILE, OH                                       WP                             (Lat. 38[deg]33'14.45'' N, long. 082[deg]36'07.02'' W)
JARLO, WV                                       WP                             (Lat. 38[deg]20'58.85'' N, long. 081[deg]46'11.68'' W)
SHANE, WV                                       FIX                            (Lat. 37[deg]58'31.15'' N, long. 080[deg]48'24.34'' W)
DBRAH, VA                                       WP                             (Lat. 37[deg]20'34.14'' N, long. 080[deg]04'10.75'' W)
SPNKS, VA                                       WP                             (Lat. 37[deg]17'21.31'' N, long. 079[deg]33'17.14'' W)
KONRD, VA                                       WP                             (Lat. 37[deg]20'39.83'' N, long. 079[deg]01'33.27'' W)
CRUMB, VA                                       FIX                            (Lat. 37[deg]28'09.44'' N, long. 078[deg]08'27.69'' W)
Flat Rock, VA (FAK)                             VORTAC                         (Lat. 37[deg]31'42.63'' N, long. 077[deg]49'41.59'' W)
WAVES, VA                                       WP                             (Lat. 37[deg]35'13.54'' N, long. 077[deg]26'52.03'' W)
TAPPA, VA                                       FIX                            (Lat. 37[deg]58'12.66'' N, long. 076[deg]50'40.62'' W)
COLIN, VA                                       FIX                            (Lat. 38[deg]05'59.23'' N, long. 076[deg]39'50.85'' W)
SHLBK, VA                                       WP                             (Lat. 38[deg]20'16.21'' N, long. 076[deg]26'10.51'' W)
PRNCZ, MD                                       WP                             (Lat. 38[deg]37'38.10'' N, long. 076[deg]05'08.20'' W)
CHOPS, MD                                       WP                             (Lat. 38[deg]45'41.81'' N, long. 075[deg]57'36.18'' W)
COSHA, DE                                       WP                             (Lat. 38[deg]57'57.57'' N, long. 075[deg]30'51.59'' W)
Atlantic City, NJ (ACY)                         VORTAC                         (Lat. 39[deg]27'21.15'' N, long. 074[deg]34'34.73'' W)
PANZE, NJ                                       FIX                            (Lat. 39[deg]40'33.58'' N, long. 074[deg]10'05.45'' W)
DIXIE, NJ                                       FIX                            (Lat. 40[deg]05'57.72'' N, long. 074[deg]09'52.17'' W)
Kennedy, NY (JFK)                               VOR/DME                        (Lat. 40[deg]37'58.40'' N, long. 073[deg]46'17.00'' W)
KEEPM, NY                                       FIX                            (Lat. 40[deg]50'14.77'' N, long. 073[deg]32'42.58'' W)
TRANZ, NY                                       FIX                            (Lat. 40[deg]51'31.95'' N, long. 073[deg]22'30.80'' W)
PUGGS, NY                                       WP                             (Lat. 40[deg]56'27.65'' N, long. 073[deg]13'47.73'' W)
EEGOR, CT                                       WP                             (Lat. 41[deg]09'38.94'' N, long. 073[deg]07'27.66'' W)
Hartford, CT (HFD)                              VOR/DME                        (Lat. 41[deg]38'27.98'' N, long. 072[deg]32'50.70'' W)
DVANY, CT                                       FIX                            (Lat. 41[deg]51'44.56'' N, long. 072[deg]18'11.25'' W)
Gardner, MA (GDM)                               VOR/DME                        (Lat. 42[deg]32'45.32'' N, long. 072[deg]03'29.48'' W)
KEYNN, NH                                       WP                             (Lat. 42[deg]47'39.99'' N, long. 072[deg]17'30.35'' W)
EBERT, VT                                       WP                             (Lat. 43[deg]32'58.08'' N, long. 072[deg]45'42.43'' W)
Burlington, VT (BTV)                            VOR/DME                        (Lat. 44[deg]23'49.58'' N, long. 073[deg]10'57.49'' W)
 

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T-323 MARQO, FL to Appleton, OH (APE) [Amended]
 
MARQO, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 30[deg]30'53.57'' N, long. 082[deg]32'45.62'' W)
LRSEY, GA                                       WP                             (Lat. 31[deg]16'09.34'' N, long. 082[deg]33'23.20'' W)
CROCS, GA                                       WP                             (Lat. 32[deg]27'17.69'' N, long. 082[deg]46'29.06'' W)
BOBBR, GA                                       WP                             (Lat. 33[deg]19'57.07'' N, long. 083[deg]08'19.47'' W)
BIGNN, GA                                       WP                             (Lat. 34[deg]20'34.38'' N, long. 083[deg]33'06.80'' W)
HELNN, NC                                       WP                             (Lat. 35[deg]00'55.11'' N, long. 083[deg]52'09.85'' W)
OCOEE, NC                                       WP                             (Lat. 35[deg]07'34.11'' N, long. 083[deg]53'45.00'' W)
KNITS, TN                                       FIX                            (Lat. 35[deg]41'01.18'' N, long. 083[deg]53'58.56'' W)
CRECY, TN                                       WP                             (Lat. 35[deg]58'52.61'' N, long. 083[deg]38'24.36'' W)
ZADOT, TN                                       WP                             (Lat. 36[deg]35'32.17'' N, long. 083[deg]28'40.09'' W)
WELLA, KY                                       WP                             (Lat. 37[deg]02'15.68'' N, long. 083[deg]21'31.07'' W)
DACEL, KY                                       WP                             (Lat. 37[deg]23'10.68'' N, long. 083[deg]14'52.13'' W)
ZELID, KY                                       WP                             (Lat. 38[deg]37'49.08'' N, long. 082[deg]56'36.06'' W)
ROHDE, OH                                       WP                             (Lat. 39[deg]04'20.65'' N, long. 082[deg]39'38.98'' W)
Appleton, OH (APE)                              VORTAC                         (Lat. 40[deg]09'03.83'' N, long. 082[deg]35'17.88'' W)
 

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    Issued in Washington, DC, on May 7, 2024.
Frank Lias,
Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2024-10273 Filed 5-15-24; 8:45 am]
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