[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 235 (Friday, December 6, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 96871-96872]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-28576]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2024-1364; Airspace Docket No. 24-ACE-1]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-216 and V-380, and Revocation
of VOR Federal Airways V-549 and V-551 in the Vicinity of Mankato, KS
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action amends Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range
(VOR) Federal Airway V-216 and revokes VOR Federal Airways V-549 and V-
551. VOR Federal Airway V-380 was revoked by a separate airspace docket
and is removed from this action. The FAA is taking this action due to
the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Mankato, KS
(TKO), VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) navigational aid (NAVAID).
The Mankato VOR is being decommissioned in support of the FAA's VOR
Minimum Operational Network (MON) program.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, February 20, 2025. 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 7400.11J, 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,
600 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20597; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Abbott, Rules and Regulations
Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 600
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20597; 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 National Airspace System as necessary to
preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic.
History
The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA-2024-1364 in the Federal Register (89 FR 42828; May 16, 2024),
proposing to amend VOR Federal Airways V-216 and V-380, and revoke VOR
Federal Airways V-549 and V-551 due to the planned decommissioning of
the VOR portion of the Mankato, KS, VORTAC
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NAVAID. Interested parties were invited to participate in this
rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. No
comments were received.
Differences From the NPRM
Subsequent to the NPRM, the FAA published a final rule for Docket
No. FAA-2023-2483 in the Federal Register (89 FR 48504; June 7, 2024),
amending VOR Federal Airway V-216 by removing the airway segment
between the Lamoni VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) and the
Iowa City, IA, VOR/DME. That airway amendment, effective September 5,
2024, is included in this rule.
Additionally, subsequent to the NPRM, the FAA published a final
rule for Docket No. FAA-2023-2466 in the Federal Register (89 FR 48506;
June 7, 2024), revoking VOR Federal Airway V-380 effective September 5,
2024. As a result, VOR Federal Airway V-380 is removed from this docket
action.
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
7400.11J, dated July 31, 2024, and effective September 15, 2024. FAA
Order JO 7400.11J 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 7400.11J 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 Airway V-
216 and revoking VOR Federal Airways V-549 and V-551. The FAA is taking
this action due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of
the Mankato, KS, VORTAC. The airway actions are described below.
V-216: Prior to this final rule, V-216 extended between the Lamar,
IA, VOR/DME and the Mankato, KS, VORTAC; and between the Iowa City, IA,
VOR/DME and the Janesville, WI, VOR/DME. The airway segment between the
Hill City, KS, VORTAC and the Mankato VORTAC is removed. As amended,
the airway is changed to now extend between the Lamar VOR/DME and the
Hill City VORTAC, and between the Iowa City VOR/DME and the Janesville
VOR/DME.
V-549: Prior to the final rule, V-549 extended between the Hays,
KS, VORTAC and the Mankato, KS, VORTAC. The airway is removed in its
entirety.
V-551: Prior to this final rule, V-551 extended between the Salina,
KS, VORTAC and the Mankato, KS, VORTAC. The airway is removed in its
entirety.
The NAVAID radials listed in the V-216 description 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 amending VOR Federal Airway
V-216 and revoking VOR Federal Airways V-549 and V-551, due to the
planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Mankato, KS, 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). 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); 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
7400.11J, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated July 31,
2024, and effective September 15, 2024, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways.
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V-216 [Amended]
From Lamar, CO; to Hill City, KS. From Iowa City, IA; INT Iowa
City 062[deg] and Janesville, WI, 240[deg] radials; to Janesville.
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V-549 [Removed]
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V-551 [Removed]
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Issued in Washington, DC, on December 3, 2024.
Richard Lee Parks,
Manager (A), Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2024-28576 Filed 12-5-24; 8:45 am]
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