Rule2021-21475
Amendment of J-107, J-515, and V-181; Establishment of T-407; and Revocation of the Humboldt, MN, Domestic Low Altitude Reporting Point; Northcentral United States
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Published
October 4, 2021
Effective
December 2, 2021
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
This action amends Jet Routes J-107 and J-515, and VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airway V-181; establishes low altitude Area Navigation (RNAV) route, T-407; and revokes the Humboldt, MN, Domestic Low Altitude Reporting Point, in the northcentral United States. This action is necessary due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Humboldt, MN, VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC). The Humboldt VOR, which provides navigation guidance to portions of the affected Air Traffic Service (ATS) routes, is being decommissioned as part of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network (VOR MON) program.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 189 (Monday, October 4, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 54600-54602]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-21475]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2021-0152; Airspace Docket No. 21-AGL-2]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of J-107, J-515, and V-181; Establishment of T-407; and
Revocation of the Humboldt, MN, Domestic Low Altitude Reporting Point;
Northcentral United States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action amends Jet Routes J-107 and J-515, and VHF
Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airway V-181; establishes low
altitude Area Navigation (RNAV) route, T-407; and revokes the Humboldt,
MN, Domestic Low Altitude Reporting Point, in the northcentral United
States. This action is necessary due to the planned decommissioning of
the VOR portion of the Humboldt, MN, VOR/Tactical Air Navigation
(VORTAC). The Humboldt VOR, which provides navigation guidance to
portions of the affected Air Traffic Service (ATS) routes, is being
decommissioned as part of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network
(VOR MON) program.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, December 2, 2021. 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: FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at <a href="https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/">https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/</a>. 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 JO 7400.11F at NARA,
email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bed8cc90d7d0cdcedbddcad7d1d0fed0dfccdf90d9d1c8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d4b2a6fabdbaa7a4b1b7a0bdbbba94bab5a6b5fab3bba2">[email protected]</span></a> or go to <a href="https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html">https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jesse Acevedo, Rules and Regulations
Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.
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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 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-2020-0152, in the Federal Register (86 FR 13668; March 10, 2021),
amending J-107, J-515, and V-181; establishing T-407; and revoking the
Humboldt reporting point. The proposed amendment, establishment, and
revocation actions were due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR
portion of the Humboldt, MN, VORTAC navigational aid. Interested
parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the proposal. Two comments were
received, but were determined to be not substantive to this proposal.
United States Jet Routes, VOR Federal airways, RNAV T-routes, and
Domestic Low Altitude Reporting points are published in paragraphs
2004, 6010(a), 6011, and 7001, respectively, of FAA Order JO 7400.11F,
dated August 10, 2021, and effective September 15, 2021, which are
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The ATS routes listed in this
document will be published subsequently in the Order.
Differences From NPRM
In the NPRM published for Docket No. FAA-2020-0152, the FAA Order
JO 7400.11F paragraph number identified for VOR Federal Airways in the
regulatory text section listed ``2010(a)'' in error. The correct
paragraph number for VOR Federal Airways in the Order is ``6010(a)''
and is corrected in this rule.
Additionally, the published NPRM mistakenly identified the ZOMTA
fix in the RNAV route T-407 in the regulatory text section with the
incorrect state of North Dakota (ND). The correct state is Minnesota
(MN). This rule corrects this editorial error. Further, the existing
ZOMTA fix, which is associated with the V-181 segment being removed in
this rule, is being redefined in the FAA's aeronautical database as the
ZOMTA waypoint (WP) at the same location. This ``fix'' to ``WP'' change
is also reflected in the T-407 route description in this rule.
Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference
This document amends FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations
and Reporting Points, dated August 10, 2021 and effective September 15,
2021. FAA Order JO 7400.11F is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11F 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 modifying J-107, J-515, and V-
181; establishing T-407; and revoking the Humboldt reporting point. The
planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Humboldt, MN, VORTAC
has made this action necessary.
The amendment actions are described below.
J-107: J-107 extends between Los Angeles, CA, VORTAC and Sioux
Narrows, ON, Canada, VOR/DME. The portion within Canada is excluded.
This action removes the route segments between Dupree, SD, VOR/DME, and
Sioux Narrows, ON, Canada, VOR/DME, and removes the exclusionary
language. The resulting Jet Route now extends between Los Angeles, CA,
VORTAC and Dupree, SD, VOR/DME.
J-515: J-515 extends between Fargo, ND, VOR/DME and the
intersection of the Humboldt, MN, VORTAC 356[deg] radial and United
States/Canadian border; and between Whitehorse, YT, Canada and the
Barrow, AK, VOR/DME. The airspace within Canada is excluded. This
action removes the route segment between the Fargo, ND, VOR/DME and the
intersection of the Humboldt, MN, VORTAC 356[deg] radial and United
States/Canadian border. As a result, the Jet Route now extends between
Whitehorse, YT, Canada, VOR/DME and Barrow, AK, VOR/DME.
V-181: V-181 extends between Kirksville, MO, VORTAC, and the
intersection of the Humboldt, MN, VORTAC, 356[deg] radial and United
States/Canadian border. This action removes the route segment between
the Grand Forks, ND, VOR/DME and the intersection of the Humboldt, MN,
VORTAC, 356[deg] radial and United States/Canada border. As a result,
the airway now extends between the Kirksville, MO, VORTAC, and the
Grand Forks, ND, VOR/DME.
T-407: T-407 is a new RNAV route that extends between the Sioux
Falls, SD, VORTAC and the ZOMTA, MN, WP, located at the United States/
Canadian border. This T-route overlies the current Federal airway V-181
from Sioux Falls, SD, VORTAC to the United States/Canadian border. The
existing ZOMTA fix, which is associated with the V-181 segment being
removed in this rule, is being redefined in the FAA's aeronautical
database as the ZOMTA waypoint (WP) at the same location. This ``fix''
to ``WP'' change is also reflected in the T-407 route description in
this rule.
Humboldt: The Humboldt, MN, Domestic Low Altitude Reporting Point
is revoked.
All of the navigational aid radials in the ATS route descriptions
below are stated in True degrees.
FAA Order JO 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 will only affect 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 Jet Routes J-
107 and J-515, VOR modifying Federal airway V-181, and establishing
RNAV route T-407, due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion
of the Humboldt, MN, VORTAC navigational aid, qualifies for two
categorical exclusions under the National Environmental Policy Act (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and its
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implementing regulations at 40 CFR part 1500, and in accordance with
FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures. The
first is categorical exclusion 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). The second is categorical exclusion 5-6.5k, Publication of
existing air traffic control procedures that do not essentially change
existing tracks, create new tracks, change altitude, or change
concentration of aircraft on these tracks. 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. Accordingly, 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 part 71 is amended 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
7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 10,
2021, and effective September 15, 2021, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes.
* * * * *
J-107 [Amended]
From Los Angeles, CA; INT Los Angeles 083[deg] and Hector, CA,
226[deg] radials; Hector; Boulder City, NV; Milford, UT; Rock
Springs, WY; Muddy Mountain, WY; to Dupree, SD.
* * * * *
J-515 [Amended]
From Whitehorse, YT, Canada; Northway, AK; Fairbanks, AK;
Bettles, AK; to Barrow, AK. The airspace within Canada is excluded.
* * * * *
Paragraph 6010(a) VOR Federal Airways.
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V-181 [Amended]
From Kirksville, MO; Lamoni, IA; Omaha, IA; Norfolk, NE;
Yankton, SD; Sioux Falls, SD; Watertown, SD; 34 miles, 24 miles, 34
MSL, Fargo, ND; to Grand Forks, ND.
* * * * *
Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.
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T-407 Sioux Falls, SD (FSD) to ZOMTA, MN [New]
Sioux Falls, SD (FSD) VORTAC (Lat. 43[deg]38'58.14'' N, long. 096[deg]46'52.02'' W)
FFORT, SD WP (Lat. 44[deg]58'47.45'' N, long. 097[deg]08'30.36'' W)
Fargo, ND (FAR) VOR/DME (Lat. 46[deg]45'12.01'' N, long. 096[deg]51'04.75'' W)
Grand Forks, ND (GFK) VOR/DME (Lat. 47[deg]57'17.40'' N, long. 097[deg]11'07.33'' W)
WUBED, MN FIX (Lat. 48[deg]43'30.50'' N, long. 097[deg]07'40.81'' W)
ZOMTA, MN WP (Lat. 49[deg]00'00.00'' N, long. 097[deg]07'54.80'' W)
Paragraph 7001 Domestic Low Altitude Reporting Points.
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Humboldt, MN [Removed]
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Issued in Washington, DC, on September 27, 2021.
Michael R. Beckles,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2021-21475 Filed 10-1-21; 8:45 am]
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