[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 111 (Friday, June 7, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 48504-48506]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-12457]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2023-2483; Airspace Docket No. 23-AGL-24]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-48, V-52, V-216, and V-434,
and Revocation of VOR Federal Airway V-206 in the Vicinity of Ottumwa,
IA
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-48, V-52, V-216, and V-434, and revokes VOR
Federal Airway V-206. The FAA is taking this action due to the planned
decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Ottumwa, IA (OTM), VOR/
Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) navigational aid (NAVAID). The
Ottumwa VOR is being decommissioned in support of the FAA's VOR Minimum
Operational Network (MON) program.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, September 5, 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.
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History
The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA-2023-2483 in the Federal Register (88 FR 89344; December 27, 2023),
proposing to amend VOR Federal Airways V-48, V-52, V-216, and V-434,
and revoke VOR Federal Airway V-206 due to the planned decommissioning
of the VOR portion of the Ottumwa, IA, VOR/DME 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) 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-48, V-52, V-216, and V-434, and revoking VOR Federal Airway V-206.
This action is due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of
the Ottumwa, IA, VOR/DME. The airway actions are described below.
V-48: Prior to this final rule, V-48 extended between the Ottumwa,
IA, VOR/DME and the Pontiac, IL, VOR/DME. The airway segment between
the Ottumwa VOR/DME and the Burlington, IA, VOR/DME is removed. As
amended, the airway is changed to now extend between the Burlington
VOR/DME and the Pontiac VOR/DME.
V-52: Prior to this final rule, V-52 extended between the Des
Moines, IA, VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) and the Ottumwa, IA,
VOR/DME; and between the St. Louis, MO, VORTAC and the Pocket City, IN,
VORTAC. The airway segment between the Des Moines VORTAC and the
Ottumwa VOR/DME is removed. As amended, the airway is changed to now
extend between the St. Louis VORTAC and the Pocket City VORTAC.
V-206: Prior to this final rule, V-206 extended between the
Napoleon, MO, VORTAC and the Ottumwa, IA, VOR/DME. The airway segment
between the Kirksville, MO, VORTAC and the Ottumwa VOR/DME is removed
due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Ottumwa
VOR/DME. Additionally, the airway segment between the Napoleon VORTAC
and the Kirksville VORTAC is removed due to that airway segment
overlapping V-10 which will remain charted and provide navigational
guidance between the two NAVAIDs. As amended, the airway is removed in
its entirety.
V-216: Prior to this final rule, V-216 extended between the Lamar,
CO, VOR/DME and the Mankato, KS, VORTAC; and between the Lamoni, IA,
VOR/DME and the Janesville, WI, VOR/DME. The airway segment between the
Lamoni VOR/DME and the Iowa City, IA, VOR/DME is removed. As amended,
the airway is changed to now extend between the Lamar VOR/DME and the
Mankato VORTAC, and between the Iowa City VOR/DME and the Janesville
VOR/DME.
V-434: Prior to this final rule, V-434 extended between the
Ottumwa, IA, VOR/DME and the Brickyard, IN, VORTAC. The airway segment
between the Ottumwa VOR/DME and the Moline, IL, VOR/DME is removed. As
amended, the airway is changed to now extend between the Moline VOR/DME
and the Brickyard VORTAC.
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 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
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effective September 15, 2023, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways.
* * * * *
V-48 [Amended]
From Burlington, IA; Peoria, IL; to Pontiac, IL.
* * * * *
V-52 [Amended]
From St Louis, MO; Troy, IL; INT Troy 099[deg] and Pocket City,
IN, 311[deg] radials; to Pocket City.
* * * * *
V-206 [Removed]
* * * * *
V-216 [Amended]
From Lamar, CO; Hill City, KS; to Mankato, KS. From Iowa City,
IA; INT Iowa City 062[deg] and Janesville, WI, 240[deg] radials; to
Janesville.
* * * * *
V-434 [Amended]
From Moline, IL; Peoria, IL; Champaign, IL; to Brickyard, IN.
* * * * *
Issued in Washington, DC, on June 3, 2024.
Frank Lias,
Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2024-12457 Filed 6-6-24; 8:45 am]
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