Federal Register, Volume 91 Issue 89 (Friday, May 8, 2026)

[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 89 (Friday, May 8, 2026)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 25106-25108]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2026-09181]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2025-5244; Airspace Docket No. 25-AGL-8]
RIN 2120-AA66

Amendment of Jet Routes J-70 and J-94 and Amendment of Very High
Frequency Omnidirectional Range Federal Airways V-30, V-55, V-84, V-
170, and V-274 and Revocation of Jet Routes J-547 and J-548 in the
Vicinity of Pullman, MI

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends Jet Routes J-70 and J-94; amends Very High
Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-30, V-84, V-
170, and V-274; and revokes Jet Routes J-547 and J-548 in the vicinity
of Pullman, MI. The FAA is taking this action due to the planned
decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Pullman, MI, VOR/Distance
Measuring Equipment (DME) navigational aid (NAVAID). This NAVAID is
being decommissioned as part of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational
Network (MON) program.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, July 9, 2026. 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. An electronic
copy of this document may also be downloaded from
www.federalregister.gov.
FAA Order JO 7400.11K, 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: Steven Roff, 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 Air Traffic Services (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 an NPRM for Docket No. FAA-2025-5244 in the
Federal Register (90 FR 57173; December 10, 2025), proposing to amend
Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-14,
V-192, V-210, and V-221 in the vicinity of Pullman, MI. Interested
parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments
were received.

Differences From the NPRM

After publication of the NPRM for this airspace action, the FAA
determined that the amendments listed in this docket for V-55 have
already been accomplished in a previous rulemaking action. See 90 FR
42531 (Sept. 3, 2025), as corrected by 90 FR 51097 (Nov. 17, 2025).
Because the necessary amendments have already been implemented, the
amendments to V-55 proposed in the NPRM for this docket are not
included in this final rule. The FAA finds good cause that
recirculating the NPRM for further notice and comment is unnecessary.
The public was provided notice and an opportunity to comment as part of
the separate rulemaking process that already implemented the amendments
to V-55.

Incorporation by Reference

Jet Routes are published in paragraph 2004 and VOR Federal Airways
are published in paragraph 6010 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 7400.11K, dated August 4, 2025, and
effective September 15, 2025. These amendments will be published in the
next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11. FAA Order JO 7400.11K, 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

The FAA is amending 14 CFR part 71 by modifying Jet Routes J-70 and
J-94 and VOR Federal Airways V-30, V-84, V-170, and V-274 and revoking
Jet Routes J-547 and J-548 in the vicinity of Pullman, MI.
J-70: Prior to this amendment, J-70 extended between the Hoquiam,
WA, VOR/VORTAC and the Kennedy, NY, VOR/DME. A portion of J-70, between
the Badger, WI, VOR/DME and the Salem, MI, VORTAC will become unusable
with the decommissioning of the Pullman, MI, VOR. As amended, J-70 now
extends between the Hoquiam VORTAC and the Badger, WI, VOR/DME and
between the Salem, MI, VORTAC and the Kennedy VOR/DME.
J-94: Prior to this amendment, J-94 extended between the Mustang,
NV, VORTAC and the O'Neill, NE, VORTAC and between the Dubuque, IA,
VORTAC and the Flint, MI, VORTAC. A portion of J-94, between the
Northbrook, IL, VOR/DME and the Flint VORTAC will become unusable with
the decommissioning of the Pullman, MI, VOR. Additionally, the FAA is
revoking the portion between the Dubuque VORTAC and the Northbrook VOR/
DME as this portion is overlaid by J-82, J-84, J-94, J-100, and J-128.
As amended, J-94 extends between the Mustang VORTAC and the O'Neill,
NE, VORTAC.
J-547: Prior to this amendment, J-547 extended between the
Northbrook, IL, VOR/DME and the Flint, MI, VORTAC. The entire route
will become unusable with the decommissioning of the Pullman, MI,
VORTAC. Due to this, the FAA is revoking J-547 in its entirety.
J-548: Prior to this amendment, J-548 extended between the Pullman,
MI, VOR/DME and the Traverse City, MI, VOR/DME. The entire route will
become unusable with the decommissioning of the Pullman VOR. Due to
this, the FAA is revoking J-548 in its entirety.
V-30: Prior to this amendment, V-30 extended between the Badger,
WI, VOR/DME and the Pullman, MI, VOR/DME and between the Philipsburg,
PA, VORTAC and the Solberg, NJ, VOR/DME. A portion of V-30, between the
Badger VOR/DME and the Pullman VOR/DME will become unusable with the
decommissioning of the Pullman VOR. The FAA is revoking the affected
portion. As amended, V-30 extends between the Philipsburg VORTAC and
the Solberg VOR/DME.
V-84: Prior to this amendment, V-84 extended between the
Northbrook, IL, VOR/DME and the Pullman, MI, VOR/DME and between
Geneseo, NY, VOR/DME and the Syracuse, NY, VORTAC. A portion of V-84,
between the Northbrook, IL, VOR/DME and the Pullman, MI, VOR/DME will
become unusable with the decommissioning of the Pullman VOR. The FAA is
revoking the affected portion. As amended, V-84 extends between the
Geneseo VOR/DME and the Syracuse VORTAC.
V-170: Prior to this amendment, V-170 extended between the
Jamestown, ND, VOR/DME and the Sioux Falls, SD, VORTAC, between the
Rochester, MN, VOR/DME and the Salem, MI, VORTAC and between the Slate
Run, PA, VORTAC and the INT Andrews, MD, VORTAC 060[deg] and Baltimore,
MD, VORTAC 165[deg] radials (POLLA, MD, Fix). A portion of V-170,
between the Badger, WI, VOR/DME and the Salem VORTAC will become
unusable with the decommissioning of the Pullman VOR. The FAA is
revoking the affected portion. As amended, V-170 extends between the
Jamestown VOR/DME and the Badger VOR/DME and between the Slate Run
VORTAC and the INT Andrews VORTAC 060[deg] and Baltimore VORTAC
165[deg] radials. The airspace within R-5802 is excluded when active.
V-274: Prior to this amendment, V-274 currently extends between the
Pullman, MI, VOR/DME and the Saginaw, MI, VOR/DME. A portion of V-274,
between the Pullman VOR/DME and the Victory, MI, VOR/DME will become
unusable with the decommissioning of the Pullman VOR. The FAA is
proposing to revoke the affected portion. As amended, V-274 would
extend between the Victory VOR/DME and the Saginaw VOR/DME.

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
Order 2100.6B, ``Rulemaking and Guidance Procedure'' (March 10, 2025);
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 of amending Jet Routes J-70
and J-94 and VOR Federal Airways V-30, V-84, V-170, and V-274; and
revoking Jet Routes J-547 and J-548 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;

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Air Traffic Service Routes; and Reporting Points); and paragraph B-
2.5(b) which categorically excludes from further environmental impact
review, actions regarding establishment of jet routes and Federal
airways (see 14 CFR 71.15, Designation of jet routes and VOR Federal
airways). As such, this action is not expected to result in any
potentially significant environmental impacts. 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
7400.11K, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 4,
2025, and effective September 15, 2025, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2004. Jet Routes.

* * * * *

J-70 [Amended]

From Hoquiam, WA; Seattle, WA; Ephrata, WA; Mullan Pass, ID;
Lewistown, MT; Dickinson, ND; Aberdeen, SD; Gopher, MN; INT Gopher
109[deg] and the Badger, WI, 312[deg] radials; to Badger. From
Salem, MI; Jamestown, NY; Wilkes-Barre, PA; Stillwater, NJ;
LaGuardia, NY; to Kennedy, NY.
* * * * *

J-94 [Amended]

From Mustang, NV; Lovelock, NV; Battle Mountain, NV; Lucin, UT;
Rock Springs, WY; Scottsbluff, NE; to O'Neill, NE.
* * * * *

J-547 [Removed]

* * * * *

J-548 [Removed]

* * * * *

Paragraph 6010. VOR Federal Airways.

* * * * *

V-30 [Amended]

From Philipsburg, PA; Selinsgrove, PA; East Texas, PA; INT East
Texas 095[deg] and Solberg, NJ, 264[deg] radials; to Solberg.
* * * * *

V-84 [Amended]

From Geneseo, NY; INT Geneseo 091[deg] and Syracuse, NY,
240[deg] radials; to Syracuse.
* * * * *

V-170 [Amended]

From Jamestown, ND; Aberdeen, SD; to Sioux Falls, SD. From
Rochester, MN; Nodine, MN; Dells, WI; INT Dells 097[deg] and Badger,
WI, 304[deg] radials; to Badger. From Slate Run, PA; Selinsgrove,
PA; Ravine, PA; INT Ravine 125[deg] and Modena, PA, 318[deg]
radials; Modena; Dupont, DE; INT Dupont 223[deg] and Andrews, MD,
060[deg] radials; to INT Andrews 060[deg] and Baltimore, MD,
165[deg] radials. The airspace within R-5802 is excluded when
active.
* * * * *

V-274 [Amended]

From Victory, MI; to Saginaw, MI.
* * * * *

Issued in Washington, DC, on May 6, 2026.
Alex W. Nelson,
Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2026-09181 Filed 5-7-26; 8:45 am]
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