[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 62 (Tuesday, April 1, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 18153-18154]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-06660]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0961; Airspace Docket No. 13-AEA-13]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-35 and V-276; Eastern United
States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action modifies VOR Federal airways V-35 and V-276 in the
eastern United States. The FAA is taking this action due to the
scheduled decommissioning of the Tyrone, PA, VORTAC facility, which
provides navigation guidance for portions of the routes.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, May 29, 2014. 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 7400.9 and
publication of conforming amendments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Airspace Policy and
Regulations Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267-8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
On January 22, 2014, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend VOR Federal airways V-35
and V-276, Eastern United States (79 FR 3544); due to the
decommissioning of the Tyrone, PA, VORTAC. This document also corrects
a typographical error in the title block of the NPRM; correcting VOR
Federal Airway V-267 to V-276. Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on
the proposal. One comment was received. The comment was not
aeronautical in nature and was outside the scope of this rule.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by modifying VOR Federal airways V-35 and V-276 due to the
decommissioning of the Tyrone, PA, VORTAC facility. In light of the
planned VORTAC decommissioning, the FAA conducted an analysis of the
air traffic usage of V-35 and V-276 and found that some segments of
both airways experienced low utilization in the general area of the
Tyrone VORTAC. Consequently, the FAA is removing the underutilized
segments in both airways. Specifically, this action makes the following
changes to the routes:
V-35 is modified by eliminating the route segments from Morgantown,
WV, through Indian Head, PA, Johnstown, PA, and Tyrone, PA to
Phillipsburg, PA. The modified V-35 extends between Dolphin, FL, and
Morgantown, WV; and between Phillipsburg, PA, and Syracuse, NY.
V-276 is modified by eliminating the segments between Erie, PA, and
the intersection of radials from the Phillipsburg, PA, and Ravine, PA,
VORTACs (i.e., RASHE intersection). The modified V-276 now extends from
the RASHE intersection, then proceeds along its currently charted track
through Ravine, PA; Yardley, PA; and Robbinsville, NJ, to the
intersection of the Robbinsville, NJ, 112[deg] and the Coyle, NJ,
090[deg] radials (i.e., the PREPI intersection). This action also makes
a correction in the title block of the NPRM, to correct the inverted
numbers of VOR Federal Airway from V-267 to V-276.
Except for editorial changes, and the change noted above, this rule
is the same as published in the NPRM.
VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010 of FAA Order
7400.9X, dated August 7, 2013, and effective September 15, 2013, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The VOR Federal airways
listed in this document will be subsequently published in the Order.
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.
Therefore, this regulation: (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 because 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.
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
because it modifies the route structure as required to preserve the
safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the eastern United
States.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,'' paragraph 311a. This action is not expected to cause any
potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary
circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental
assessment.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
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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(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 7400.9X,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 7, 2013 and
effective September 15, 2013, is amended as follows:
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Paragraph 6010 VOR Federal airways.
V-35
From Dolphin, FL; INT Dolphin 266[deg] and Cypress, FL, 110[deg]
radials; INT Cypress 110[deg] and Lee County, FL, 138[deg] radials;
Lee County; INT Lee County 326[deg] and St. Petersburg, FL, 152[deg]
radials; St. Petersburg; INT St. Petersburg 350[deg] and Cross City,
FL, 168[deg] radials; Cross City; Greenville, FL; Pecan, GA; Macon,
GA; INT Macon 005[deg] and Athens, GA, 195[deg] radials; Athens;
Electric City, SC; Sugarloaf Mountain, NC; Holston Mountain, TN;
Glade Spring, VA; Charleston, WV; INT Charleston 051[deg] and
Elkins, WV, 264[deg] radials; Clarksburg, WV to Morgantown, WV. From
Philipsburg, PA; Stonyfork, PA; Elmira, NY; to Syracuse, NY. The
airspace below 2,000 feet MSL outside the United States is excluded.
The portion outside the United States has no upper limit.
V-276
From INT Philipsburg, PA 132[deg] and Ravine, PA 279[deg]
radials; Ravine; Yardley, PA; Robbinsville, NJ; to INT Robbinsville
112[deg] and Coyle, NJ, 090[deg] radials.
Issued in Washington, DC, on March 20, 2014.
Gary A. Norek,
Manager, Airspace Policy and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2014-06660 Filed 3-31-14; 8:45 am]
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