[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 141 (Friday, July 25, 2025)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 35234-35236]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2025-14040]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2024-2591; Airspace Docket No. 24-AGL-26]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-38, V-133, and V-144, and
Revocation of VOR Federal Airway V-214 in the Vicinity of Zanesville,
OH
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-38, V-133, and V-144; and revokes VOR Federal
Airway V-214. The FAA is taking this action due to the planned
decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Zanesville, OH (ZZV), VOR/
Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) navigational aid (NAVAID). The
Zanesville VOR is being decommissioned in support of the FAA's VOR
Minimum Operational Network (MON) program.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, October 2, 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-2024-2591 in the
Federal Register (89 FR 97567; December 9, 2024), proposing to amend
VOR Federal Airways V-38, V-133, and V-144, and to revoke VOR Federal
Airway V-214 due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of
the Zanesville, OH, VOR/DME 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 publication of the NPRM, the FAA separately published
a final rule for Docket No. FAA-2024-2512 in the Federal Register (90
FR 21408; May 20, 2025), amending VOR Federal Airway V-38 by replacing
the
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Cape Charles, VA, VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) route point with
a new route point located at the intersection of the Harcum, VA, VORTAC
100[deg] and the Norfolk, VA, VORTAC 026[deg] radials (LNSKY Fix). That
airway amendment is effective August 7, 2025. This final rule
incorporates the amendments effectuated by the separate rulemaking
identified above, and makes additional amendments to V-38 on top of the
amendments previously made. The FAA finds that good cause exists not to
recirculate the NPRM for public notice and comment because the
resulting airspace will not change from what was originally proposed.
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. These
amendments will 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.
The Rule
This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by amending VOR Federal Airways
V-38, V-133, and V-144, and revoking VOR Federal Airway V-214 due to
the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Zanesville, OH,
VOR/DME NAVAID. The airway changes are described below.
V-38: Prior to this final rule, as amended by FAA Docket No. FAA-
2024-2512 (90 FR 21408; May 20, 2025), V-38 extended between the
Moline, IL, VOR/DME and the intersection of the Fort Wayne, IN, VORTAC
091[deg] and Rosewood, OH, VORTAC 334[deg] radials (WINES Fix); and
between the Appleton, OH, VORTAC and the intersection of the Harcum,
VA, VORTAC 100[deg] and the Norfolk, VA, VORTAC 026[deg] radials (LNSKY
Fix). The airway segment between the Appleton VORTAC and the
Parkersburg, WV, VOR/DME is removed. As amended, the route is changed
to now extend between the Moline VOR/DME and the intersection of the
Fort Wayne VORTAC 091[deg] and Rosewood VORTAC 334[deg] radials (WINES
Fix), and between the Parkersburg VOR/DME and the intersection of the
Harcum, VA, VORTAC 100[deg] and the Norfolk, VA, VORTAC 026[deg]
radials (LNSKY Fix).
V-133: Prior to this final rule, V-133 extended between the
intersection of the Charlotte, NC, VOR/DME 305[deg] and Barretts
Mountain, NC, VOR/DME 197[deg] radials (LINCO Fix) and the Zanesville,
OH, VOR/DME; between the Saginaw, MI, VOR/DME and the Houghton, MI,
VOR/DME; and between the International Falls, MN, VOR/DME and the Red
Lake, Ontario (ON), Canada, VOR. The airspace within Canada is
excluded. The airway segment between the Charleston, WV, VOR/DME and
the Zanesville VOR/DME is removed. As amended, the airway is changed to
now extend between the intersection of the Charlotte VOR/DME 305[deg]
and Barretts Mountain VOR/DME 197[deg] radials (LINCO Fix) and the
Charleston VOR/DME, between the Saginaw VOR/DME and the Houghton VOR/
DME, and between the International Falls VOR/DME and the Red Lake, ON,
Canada, VOR. The airspace within Canada continues to be excluded.
V-144: Prior to this final rule, V-144 extended between the Fort
Wayne, IN, VORTAC and the Linden, VA, VORTAC. The airway segment
between the Appleton, OH, VORTAC and the Morgantown, WV, VOR/DME is
removed. As amended, the airway is changed to now extend between the
Fort Wayne VORTAC and the Appleton VORTAC, and between the Morgantown
VOR/DME and the Linden VORTAC.
V-214: Prior to this final rule, V-214 extended between the
intersection of the Appleton, OH, VORTAC 236[deg] and Zanesville, OH,
VOR/DME 274[deg] radials (GLOOM Fix) and the Bellaire, OH, VOR/DME. The
airway is removed in its entirety.
All NAVAID radials listed in the 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 amending VOR Federal
Airways V-38, V-133, and V-144, and revoking VOR Federal Airway V-214
qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental
Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321, et seq.) and in accordance with FAA Order
1050.1G, FAA National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures,
paragraph B-2.5(a), 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 B-
2.5(i), 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 the FAA's NEPA implementation policy and
procedures 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 statement.
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:
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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) Domestic VOR Federal Airways.
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V-38 [Amended]
From Moline, IL; INT Moline 082[deg] and Peotone, IL, 281[deg]
radials; Peotone; Fort Wayne, IN; to INT Fort Wayne 091[deg] and
Rosewood, OH, 334[deg] radials. From Parkersburg, WV; Elkins, WV;
Gordonsville, VA; Richmond, VA; Harcum, VA; to INT Harcum 100[deg]
and Norfolk, VA, 026[deg] radials.
* * * * *
V-133 [Amended]
From INT Charlotte, NC, 305[deg] and Barretts Mountain, NC,
197[deg] radials; Barretts Mountain; to Charleston, WV. From
Saginaw, MI; Traverse City, MI; Escanaba, MI; Sawyer, MI; to
Houghton, MI. From International Falls, MN; to Red Lake, ON, Canada.
The airspace within Canada is excluded.
* * * * *
V-144 [Amended]
From Fort Wayne, IN; to Appleton, OH. From Morgantown, WV;
Kessel, WV; to Linden, VA.
* * * * *
V-214 [Removed]
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Issued in Washington, DC, on July 22, 2025.
Brian Eric Konie,
Manager (A), Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2025-14040 Filed 7-24-25; 8:45 am]
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