[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 124 (Friday, June 26, 2020)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 38314-38316]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-13525]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2019-0842; Airspace Docket No. 18-AGL-15]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-59, V-92, V-115, and V-117 in
the Vicinity of Newcomerstown, OH
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action amends VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal
airways V-59, V-92, V-115, and V-117 in the vicinity of Newcomerstown,
OH. These modifications are necessary due to the planned
decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Newcomerstown, OH (CTW), VOR/
Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) navigation aid (NAVAID), which
provides navigation guidance for portions of the affected air traffic
service (ATS) routes. The Newcomerstown VOR is being decommissioned in
support of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program and
due to service availability issues.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, September 10, 2020. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
Title 1 Code of Federal Regulations part 51, subject to the annual
revision of FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11D, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can
contact the Rules and Regulations Group, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267-8783. The Order is also available for inspection
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of FAA Order 7400.11D at NARA, email:
[email protected] or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Abbott, Rules and Regulations
Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; 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 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 a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA-2019-0842 in the Federal Register (84 FR 67381; December 10, 2019),
amending VOR Federal airways V-59, V-92, V-115, and V-117 due to the
planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Newcomerstown, 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.
VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) of FAA Order
7400.11D dated August 8, 2019, and effective September 15, 2019, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The VOR Federal airway
listed in this document will be subsequently published in the Order.
Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference
This document amends FAA Order 7400.11D, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2019, and effective September 15,
2019. FAA Order 7400.11D is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11D lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.
Differences From the Proposal
The Choo Choo VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) NAVAID listed in
the V-115 description is actually located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. As
such, the state abbreviation for the NAVAID listed in the description
should reflect the abbreviation ``TN'' instead of ``GA''. This
editorial correction to the V-115 description is included in this
action.
The Rule
The FAA is amending Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by modifying VOR Federal airways V-59, V-92, V-115, and V-117.
The planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Newcomerstown,
OH, VOR/DME NAVAID has made this action necessary. The VOR Federal
airway changes are described below.
V-59: V-59 extends between the Pulaski, VA, VORTAC and the
Newcomerstown, OH, VOR/DME. The airway segment between the Parkersburg,
WV, VOR/DME and the Newcomerstown, OH, VOR/DME is removed. The
unaffected portions of the existing airway remain as charted.
V-92: V-92 extends between the Chicago Heights, IL, VORTAC and the
Goshen, IN, VORTAC; and between the Newcomerstown, OH, VOR/DME and the
Bellaire, OH, VOR/DME. The airway segment between the Newcomerstown,
OH, VOR/DME and the Bellaire, OH, VOR/DME is removed. The unaffected
portion of the existing airway remains as charted.
V-115: V-115 extends between the Crestview, FL, VORTAC and the
Franklin, PA, VOR/DME. The airway segment between the Parkersburg, WV,
VORTAC and the Franklin, PA, VOR/DME is removed. Additionally, an
editorial correction changes the state abbreviation for the Choo Choo
VORTAC listed in the description from ``GA'' to ``TN''. The unaffected
portions of the existing airway remain as charted.
V-117: V-117 extends between the Parkersburg, WV, VORTAC and the
intersection of the Bellaire, OH, VOR/DME 044[deg] radial and the
Newcomerstown, OH, VOR/DME 099[deg] radial (WISKE fix). The WISKE fix
in the airway description is amended to describe it as the intersection
of the Bellaire, OH, VOR/DME 044[deg] and the Briggs, OH, VOR/DME
136[deg] radials. The existing airway remains as charted.
The NAVAID radials listed in the VOR Federal airway descriptions
below are stated in True degrees.
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on September 15.
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
Department of Transportation (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 of modifying VOR Federal
airways V-59, V-92, V-115, and V-117 in the vicinity of Newcomerstown,
OH, due to the VOR portion of the Newcomerstown, OH, VOR/DME being
decommissioned, qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National
Environmental Policy Act 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).
Adoption of 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 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 7400.11D,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2019, and
effective September 15, 2019, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways.
* * * * *
V-59 [Amended]
From Pulaski, VA; Beckley, WV; to Parkersburg, WV.
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V-92 [Amended]
From Chicago Heights, IL; to Goshen, IN.
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V-115 [Amended]
From Crestview, FL; INT Crestview 001[deg] and Montgomery, AL,
204[deg] radials; Montgomery; INT Montgomery 323[deg] and Vulcan,
AL, 177[deg] radials; Vulcan; Choo Choo, TN; Volunteer, TN; Hazard,
KY; Charleston, WV; to Parkersburg, WV.
* * * * *
V-117 [Amended]
From Parkersburg, WV; Bellaire, OH; to INT Bellaire 044[deg] and
Briggs, OH, 136[deg] radials.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on June 17, 2020.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2020-13525 Filed 6-25-20; 8:45 am]
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