[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 114 (Monday, June 16, 2025)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 25173-25174]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2025-10898]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2025-1159; Airspace Docket No. 25-AGL-5]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of VOR Federal Airway V-300; Northcentral United States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Very High Frequency
Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airway V-300 due to the planned
relocation of the Wiarton, Ontario (ON), Canada, VOR/Distance Measuring
Equipment (VOR/DME) navigational aid (NAVAID). This action is in
support of NAV CANADA's NAVAID Modernization Program.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 31, 2025.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2025-1159 and
Airspace Docket No. 25-AGL-5 using any of the following methods:
* Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov and follow
the online instructions for sending your comments electronically.
* Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30; U.S. Department
of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12-140, West
Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
* Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in
Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
* Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at (202) 493-2251.
Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at
www.regulations.gov at any time. Follow the online instructions for
accessing the docket or go to the Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of
the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
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 would modify the National Airspace System as necessary
to preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic.
Comments Invited
The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this
rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. The most
helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain
the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To
ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters
should submit only one time if comments are filed electronically, or
commenters should send only one copy of written comments if comments
are filed in writing.
The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as well
as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA
personnel concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this
proposal, the FAA will consider all comments it receives on or before
the closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed
after the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without
incurring expense or delay. The FAA may change this proposal in light
of the comments it receives.
Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts
these comments, without edit, including any personal information the
commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system
of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
www.dot.gov/privacy.
Availability of Rulemaking Documents
An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
internet at www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at
www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Operations office (see ADDRESSES section for address, phone number, and
hours of operations). An informal docket may also be examined during
normal business hours at the office of the Operations Support Group,
Central Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood
Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
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 proposes to amend the current version of that order, FAA Order
JO 7400.11J, dated July 31, 2024, and effective September 15, 2024.
These updates would be published in the next update to FAA Order JO
7400.11. FAA Order JO 7400.11J, which lists Class A, B, C, D, and E
airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting points, is
publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document.
Background
NAV CANADA, which operates Canada's civil air navigation service,
is implementing changes to Canada's instrument flight rules (IFR)
navigation infrastructure as part of their NAVAID Modernization
Program. This
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modernization program is designed to enhance the efficiency of Canada's
flying operations. The relocation of the Wiarton, ON, Canada, VOR/DME
being accomplished by NAV CANADA in August 2025 affects VOR Federal
Airway V-300 that extends across the United States (U.S.)/Canada
border.
NAV CANADA is planning to relocate the Wiarton, ON, Canada, VOR/DME
approximately 80 feet West of the current NAVAID location. As a result,
the V-300 ground track and associated points where the airway crosses
the U.S./Canada border will also change. Additionally, the FAA is
replacing the Computer Navigation Fixes (CNFs) where the airway
currently crosses the U.S./Canada border with named Fixes where the
amended V-300 will cross the U.S./Canada border due to the Wiarton VOR/
DME being relocated.
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing to amend 14 CFR part 71 by amending VOR
Federal Airway V-300 due to the planned relocation of the Wiarton, ON,
Canada, VOR/DME by NAV CANADA as part of their NAVAID Modernization
Program. The proposed ATS route action is described below.
V-300: V-300 currently extends between the Sault Ste Marie, MI,
VOR/DME and the Wiarton, ON, Canada, VOR/DME, excluding the airspace
within Canada. The FAA proposes to amend the airway to describe the two
airway segments within U.S. airspace. The first segment extends between
the Sault Ste Marie, MI, VOR/DME and the intersection of the Sault Ste
Marie VOR/DME 125[deg] True (T)/129[deg] Magnetic (M) and Pellston, MI,
VORTAC 029[deg] (T)/035[deg] (M) radials (RIBIR Fix). The second
segment extends between the intersection of the Sault Ste Marie VOR/DME
125[deg] (T)/129[deg] (M) and Pellston VORTAC 054[deg] (T)/060[deg] (M)
radials (IILND Fix) replacing the ``CFNKB'' CNF on the U.S./Canada
border and the intersection of the Sault Ste Marie VOR/DME 125[deg]
(T)/129[deg] (M) and Pellston VORTAC 067[deg] (T)/073[deg] (M) radials
(MRUCI Fix) replacing the ``MKPDG'' CNF on the U.S./Canada border. The
new airway segments within U.S. airspace would continue to provide
route continuity and cross-border connectivity with the V-300 airway
segments being established by NAV CANADA within Canadian airspace.
The NAVAID radials listed in the VOR Federal Airway V-300
description in the proposed regulatory text of this NPRM are stated in
degrees True and Magnetic north.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
The FAA has determined that this proposed 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
will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this proposed rule, when promulgated, will not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Environmental Review
This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies
and Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
The Proposed Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration proposes to amend 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 6010(a) VOR Federal Airways.
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V-300 [Amended]
From Sault Ste Marie, MI; to INT Sault Ste Marie 125[deg] True
(T)/129[deg] Magnetic (M) and Pellston, MI, 029[deg] (T)/035[deg]
(M) radials. From INT Sault Ste Marie 125[deg] (T)/129[deg] (M) and
Pellston 054[deg] (T)/060[deg] (M) radials; to INT Sault Ste Marie
125[deg] (T)/129[deg] (M) and Pellston 067[deg] (T)/073[deg] (M)
radials.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on June 9, 2025.
Brian Eric Konie,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2025-10898 Filed 6-13-25; 8:45 am]
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