[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 96 (Thursday, May 16, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 42795-42797]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-10273]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2023-1737; Airspace Docket No. 23-ASO-8]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-44, V-128, and V-493, and
United States Area Navigation Routes T-315 and T-323 in the Vicinity of
York, KY
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-44, V-128, and V-493, and United States Area
Navigation (RNAV) Routes T-315 and T-323. The FAA is taking this action
due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the York, KY
(YRK), VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) navigational aid (NAVAID).
The York VOR is being decommissioned in support of the FAA's VOR
Minimum Operational Network (MON) program.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, July 11, 2024. 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 7400.11H, 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, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration,
800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.
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 Air Traffic Service (ATS) route structure
as necessary to preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic
within the National Airspace System.
History
The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA-2023-1737 in the Federal Register (88 FR 54952; August 14, 2023),
proposing to amend VOR Federal Airways V-44, V-128, and V-493, and
United States RNAV Routes T-315 and T-323 due to the planned
decommissioning of the VOR portion of the York, KY, 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
VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) and United
States Area Navigation Routes (T-routes) are published in paragraph
6011 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 7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023, and effective September 15,
2023. FAA Order JO 7400.11H is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. These amendments will be published
in the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11.
FAA Order JO 7400.11H 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 VOR Federal airways
V-44, V-128, and V-493, and United States RNAV routes T-315 and T-323.
The FAA is taking this action due to the planned decommissioning of the
VOR portion of the York, KY, VORTAC NAVAID. The ATS route actions are
described below.
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V-44: Prior to this final rule, V-44 extended between the Columbia,
MO, VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) and the Centralia, IL,
VORTAC; and between the Falmouth, KY, VOR/DME and the Albany, NY,
VORTAC. The airspace below 2,000 feet mean sea level (MSL) outside the
United States was excluded. The airway segment between the Falmouth
VOR/DME and the Parkersburg, WV, VORTAC is removed. As amended, the
airway is changed to now extend between the Columbia VOR/DME and the
Centralia VORTAC, and between the Parkersburg VORTAC and the Albany
VORTAC.
V-128: Prior to this final rule, V-128 extended between the
Brickyard, IN, VORTAC and the Casanova, VA, VORTAC. The airway segment
between the Cincinnati, OH, VORTAC and the Charleston, WV, VORTAC is
removed. As amended, the airway is changed to now extend between the
Brickyard VORTAC and the Cincinnati VORTAC, and between the Charleston
VORTAC and the Casanova VORTAC.
V-493: Prior to this final rule, V-493 extended between the
Livingston, TN, VOR/DME and the Appleton, OH, VORTAC. The airway
segment between the Lexington, KY, VOR/DME and the Appleton VORTAC is
removed. As amended, the airway is changed to now extend between the
Livingston VOR/DME and the Lexington VOR/DME.
T-315: Prior to this final rule, T-315 extended between the JARLO,
WV, waypoint (WP) and the Burlington, VT, VORTAC. The route is extended
westward from the JARLO WP to the JIMUR, KY, Fix which is located
approximately 1.1 nautical miles (NM) east northeast from the
Cincinnati, KY, VORTAC and will be charted when the York VOR is
decommissioned. The route extension will include the CALIF, KY, Fix and
the ILILE, OH, Fix which is being converted to a WP when the York VOR
is decommissioned. As amended, T-315 is changed to now extend between
the JIMUR, KY, Fix and the Burlington, VT, VORTAC. The full T-315 route
description is listed in the amendments to part 71 as set forth below.
T-323: Prior to this final rule, T-323 extended between the MARQO,
FL, WP and the DACEL, KY, WP. The route is extended northward from the
DACEL WP to the Appleton, OH, VORTAC. The route extension includes the
ZELID, KY, WP which is being established approximately 2.1 NM southeast
from the York, KY, VORTAC and the ROHDE, OH, Fix which is being
converted to a WP when the York VOR is decommissioned. As amended, T-
323 is changed to now extend between the MARQO WP and the Appleton
VORTAC. The full T-323 route description is listed in the amendments to
part 71 as set forth below.
The NAVAID radials listed in the VOR Federal 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 of amending VOR Federal
Airways V-44, V-128, and V-493, and United States RNAV Routes T-315 and
T-323, due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the
York, KY, VORTAC NAVAID, qualifies for categorical exclusion under the
National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) 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); and paragraph 5-
6.5i, 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 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
7400.11H, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 11,
2023, and effective September 15, 2023, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways.
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V-44 [Amended]
From Columbia, MO; INT Columbia 131[deg] and Foristell, MO,
262[deg] radials; Foristell; to Centralia, IL. From Parkersburg, WV;
Morgantown, WV; Martinsburg, WV; INT Martinsburg 094[deg] and
Baltimore, MD, 300[deg] radials; Baltimore; INT Baltimore 122[deg]
and Sea Isle, NJ, 267[deg] radials; Sea Isle; INT Sea Isle 040[deg]
and Deer Park, NY, 209[deg] radials; Deer Park; INT Deer Park
041[deg] and Bridgeport, CT, 133[deg] radials; Bridgeport; INT
Bridgeport 324[deg] and Pawling, NY, 160[deg] radials; Pawling; INT
Pawling 342[deg] and Albany, NY, 181[deg] radials; to Albany. The
airspace below 2,000 feet MSL outside the United States is excluded.
* * * * *
V-128 [Amended]
From Brickyard, IN; INT Brickyard 137[deg] and Cincinnati, OH,
290[deg] radials; to
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Cincinnati. From Charleston, WV; to Casanova, VA.
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V-493 [Amended]
From Livingston, TN; to Lexington, KY.
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Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.
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T-315 JIMUR, KY to Burlington, VT (BTV) [Amended]
JIMUR, KY FIX (Lat. 39[deg]01'17.62'' N, long. 084[deg]41'02.13'' W)
CALIF, KY FIX (Lat. 38[deg]56'01.97'' N, long. 084[deg]18'38.27'' W)
ILILE, OH WP (Lat. 38[deg]33'14.45'' N, long. 082[deg]36'07.02'' W)
JARLO, WV WP (Lat. 38[deg]20'58.85'' N, long. 081[deg]46'11.68'' W)
SHANE, WV FIX (Lat. 37[deg]58'31.15'' N, long. 080[deg]48'24.34'' W)
DBRAH, VA WP (Lat. 37[deg]20'34.14'' N, long. 080[deg]04'10.75'' W)
SPNKS, VA WP (Lat. 37[deg]17'21.31'' N, long. 079[deg]33'17.14'' W)
KONRD, VA WP (Lat. 37[deg]20'39.83'' N, long. 079[deg]01'33.27'' W)
CRUMB, VA FIX (Lat. 37[deg]28'09.44'' N, long. 078[deg]08'27.69'' W)
Flat Rock, VA (FAK) VORTAC (Lat. 37[deg]31'42.63'' N, long. 077[deg]49'41.59'' W)
WAVES, VA WP (Lat. 37[deg]35'13.54'' N, long. 077[deg]26'52.03'' W)
TAPPA, VA FIX (Lat. 37[deg]58'12.66'' N, long. 076[deg]50'40.62'' W)
COLIN, VA FIX (Lat. 38[deg]05'59.23'' N, long. 076[deg]39'50.85'' W)
SHLBK, VA WP (Lat. 38[deg]20'16.21'' N, long. 076[deg]26'10.51'' W)
PRNCZ, MD WP (Lat. 38[deg]37'38.10'' N, long. 076[deg]05'08.20'' W)
CHOPS, MD WP (Lat. 38[deg]45'41.81'' N, long. 075[deg]57'36.18'' W)
COSHA, DE WP (Lat. 38[deg]57'57.57'' N, long. 075[deg]30'51.59'' W)
Atlantic City, NJ (ACY) VORTAC (Lat. 39[deg]27'21.15'' N, long. 074[deg]34'34.73'' W)
PANZE, NJ FIX (Lat. 39[deg]40'33.58'' N, long. 074[deg]10'05.45'' W)
DIXIE, NJ FIX (Lat. 40[deg]05'57.72'' N, long. 074[deg]09'52.17'' W)
Kennedy, NY (JFK) VOR/DME (Lat. 40[deg]37'58.40'' N, long. 073[deg]46'17.00'' W)
KEEPM, NY FIX (Lat. 40[deg]50'14.77'' N, long. 073[deg]32'42.58'' W)
TRANZ, NY FIX (Lat. 40[deg]51'31.95'' N, long. 073[deg]22'30.80'' W)
PUGGS, NY WP (Lat. 40[deg]56'27.65'' N, long. 073[deg]13'47.73'' W)
EEGOR, CT WP (Lat. 41[deg]09'38.94'' N, long. 073[deg]07'27.66'' W)
Hartford, CT (HFD) VOR/DME (Lat. 41[deg]38'27.98'' N, long. 072[deg]32'50.70'' W)
DVANY, CT FIX (Lat. 41[deg]51'44.56'' N, long. 072[deg]18'11.25'' W)
Gardner, MA (GDM) VOR/DME (Lat. 42[deg]32'45.32'' N, long. 072[deg]03'29.48'' W)
KEYNN, NH WP (Lat. 42[deg]47'39.99'' N, long. 072[deg]17'30.35'' W)
EBERT, VT WP (Lat. 43[deg]32'58.08'' N, long. 072[deg]45'42.43'' W)
Burlington, VT (BTV) VOR/DME (Lat. 44[deg]23'49.58'' N, long. 073[deg]10'57.49'' W)
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T-323 MARQO, FL to Appleton, OH (APE) [Amended]
MARQO, FL WP (Lat. 30[deg]30'53.57'' N, long. 082[deg]32'45.62'' W)
LRSEY, GA WP (Lat. 31[deg]16'09.34'' N, long. 082[deg]33'23.20'' W)
CROCS, GA WP (Lat. 32[deg]27'17.69'' N, long. 082[deg]46'29.06'' W)
BOBBR, GA WP (Lat. 33[deg]19'57.07'' N, long. 083[deg]08'19.47'' W)
BIGNN, GA WP (Lat. 34[deg]20'34.38'' N, long. 083[deg]33'06.80'' W)
HELNN, NC WP (Lat. 35[deg]00'55.11'' N, long. 083[deg]52'09.85'' W)
OCOEE, NC WP (Lat. 35[deg]07'34.11'' N, long. 083[deg]53'45.00'' W)
KNITS, TN FIX (Lat. 35[deg]41'01.18'' N, long. 083[deg]53'58.56'' W)
CRECY, TN WP (Lat. 35[deg]58'52.61'' N, long. 083[deg]38'24.36'' W)
ZADOT, TN WP (Lat. 36[deg]35'32.17'' N, long. 083[deg]28'40.09'' W)
WELLA, KY WP (Lat. 37[deg]02'15.68'' N, long. 083[deg]21'31.07'' W)
DACEL, KY WP (Lat. 37[deg]23'10.68'' N, long. 083[deg]14'52.13'' W)
ZELID, KY WP (Lat. 38[deg]37'49.08'' N, long. 082[deg]56'36.06'' W)
ROHDE, OH WP (Lat. 39[deg]04'20.65'' N, long. 082[deg]39'38.98'' W)
Appleton, OH (APE) VORTAC (Lat. 40[deg]09'03.83'' N, long. 082[deg]35'17.88'' W)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on May 7, 2024.
Frank Lias,
Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
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