[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 94 (Friday, May 16, 2025)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 20795-20797]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2025-08738]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2024-2588; Airspace Docket No. 24-AGL-17]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Jet Routes J-26, J-64 and J-181, and VOR Federal
Airways V-10 and V-156; and Revocation of VOR Federal Airway V-262 in
the Vicinity of Bradford, IL
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action amends Jet Routes J-26, J-64, and J-181, and Very
High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-10 and V-
156; and revokes VOR Federal Airway V-262. The FAA is taking this
action due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the
Bradford, IL (BDF), VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) navigational
aid (NAVAID). The Bradford VOR is being decommissioned in support of
the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, August 7, 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, Policy Directorate, Federal Aviation Administration,
600 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20597; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Abbott, Rules and Regulations
Group, Policy Directorate, 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 (NAS) as
necessary to preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic.
History
The FAA published an NPRM for Docket No. FAA-2024-2588 in the
Federal Register (89 FR 97572; December 9, 2024), proposing to amend
Jet Routes J-26, J-64, and J-181, and VOR Federal Airways V-10 and V-
156; and revoke VOR Federal Airway V-262 due to the planned
decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Bradford, IL, 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
Jet Routes are published in paragraph 2004 and 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. These amendments will be published in the
next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11. FAA Order JO 7400.11J is publicly
available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document.
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 Jet Routes J-26, J-
64, and J-181, and VOR Federal Airways V-10 and V-156; and revoking VOR
Federal Airway V-262 due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR
portion of the Bradford, IL, VORTAC NAVAID. The Air Traffic Service
(ATS) route actions are described below.
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J-26: Prior to this final rule, J-26 extended between the Ciudad
Juarez, Mexico, VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) and the
Joliet, IL, VOR/DME. The airspace within Mexico was excluded. The route
segment between the Kirksville, MO, VORTAC and the Joliet VOR/DME is
removed. As amended, the route is changed to now extend between the
Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, VOR/DME and the Kirksville VORTAC. The airspace
within Mexico remains excluded.
J-64: Prior to this final rule, J-64 extended between the Los
Angeles, CA, VORTAC and the Hill City, KS, VORTAC; and between the
Lamoni, IA, VOR/DME and the intersection of the Ravine, PA, VORTAC
102[deg] and Lancaster, PA, VOR/DME 044[deg] radials (SARAA Fix). The
route segment between the Lamoni VOR/DME and the Fort Wayne, IN, VORTAC
is removed. As amended, the route is changed to now extend between the
Los Angeles VORTAC and the Hill City VORTAC, and between the Fort Wayne
VORTAC and the intersection of the Ravine VORTAC 102[deg] and Lancaster
VOR/DME 044[deg] radials (SARAA Fix).
J-181: Prior to this final rule, J-181 extended between the Ranger,
TX, VORTAC and the Okmulgee, OK, VOR/DME; and between the Hallsville,
MO, VORTAC and the Bradford, IL, VORTAC. The route segment between the
Hallsville VORTAC and the Bradford VORTAC is removed. As amended, the
route is changed to now extend between the Ranger VORTAC and the
Okmulgee VOR/DME.
V-10: Prior to this final rule, V-10 extended between the Pueblo,
CO, VORTAC and the intersection of the Bradford, IL, VORTAC 058[deg]
and Joliet, IL, VOR/DME 287[deg] radials (PLANO Fix); and between the
intersection of the Chicago Heights, IL, VORTAC 358[deg] and Gipper,
MI, VORTAC 271[deg] radials (NILES Fix) and the Gipper VORTAC. The
airway segment between the Burlington, IA, VOR/DME and the intersection
of the Bradford VORTAC 058[deg] and Joliet VOR/DME 287[deg] radials
(PLANO Fix) is removed. Additionally, the legacy airway floor altitude
information in the description between the Pueblo VORTAC and the Lamar,
CO, VOR/DME route points is removed. As amended, the airway is changed
to now extend between the Pueblo VORTAC and the Burlington VOR/DME, and
between the intersection of the Chicago Heights VORTAC 358[deg] and
Gipper VORTAC 271[deg] radials (NILES Fix) and the Gipper VORTAC.
V-156: Prior to this final rule, V-156 extended between the Cedar
Rapids, IA, VOR/DME and the Peotone, IL, VORTAC. The airway segment
between the Moline, IL, VOR/DME and the Peotone VORTAC is removed. As
amended, the airway is changed to now extend between the Cedar Rapids
VOR/DME and the Moline VOR/DME.
V-262: Prior to this final rule, V-262 extended between the Peoria,
IL, VORTAC and the Joliet, IL, VOR/DME. The airway is removed in its
entirety.
All NAVAID radials listed in the ATS route 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 amending Jet Routes J-26,
J-64, and J-181, and VOR Federal Airways V-10 and V-156; and revoking
VOR Federal Airway V-262 due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR
portion of the Bradford, IL, VORTAC NAVAID, qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321,
et seq.) 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), 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
7400.11J, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated July 31,
2024, and effective September 15, 2024, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes.
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J-26 [Amended]
From Ciudad Juarez, Mexico; El Paso, TX; INT El Paso 070[deg]
and Chisum, NM, 215[deg] radials; Chisum; Panhandle, TX; Mitbee, OK;
Wichita, KS; Kansas City, MO; to Kirksville, MO. The airspace within
Mexico is excluded.
* * * * *
J-64 [Amended]
From Los Angeles, CA; INT Los Angeles 083[deg] and Hector, CA,
226[deg] radials; Hector; Peach Springs, AZ; Tuba City, AZ;
Rattlesnake, NM; Pueblo, CO; to Hill City, KS. From Fort Wayne, IN;
Ellwood City, PA; Ravine, PA; to INT Ravine 102[deg] and Lancaster,
PA, 044[deg] radials.
* * * * *
J-181 [Amended]
From Ranger, TX; to Okmulgee, OK.
* * * * *
Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways.
* * * * *
V-10 [Amended]
From Pueblo, CO; Lamar, CO; Garden City, KS; Dodge City, KS;
Hutchinson, KS; Emporia, KS; INT Emporia 063[deg] and Napoleon, MO,
243[deg] radials; Napoleon; Kirksville, MO; to Burlington, IA. From
INT
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Chicago Heights, IL, 358[deg] and Gipper, MI, 271[deg] radials; to
Gipper.
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V-156 [Amended]
From Cedar Rapids, IA; to Moline, IL.
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V-262 [Removed]
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Issued in Washington, DC, on May 12, 2025.
Brian Eric Konie,
Manager (A), Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2025-08738 Filed 5-15-25; 8:45 am]
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