Proposed Rule2021-26979
Proposed Amendment and Removal of VOR Federal Airways V-18, V-115, V-222, V-241, V-245, V-311, V-321, V-325, V-333, V-415, V-417, and V-463 in the Southeastern United States
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Published
December 14, 2021
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
This action proposes to modify 7 VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways, (V-18, V-115, V-222, V-241, V-245, V-321, and V- 333) and remove 5 VOR Federal Airways, (V-311, V-325, V-415, V-417, and V-463) in association with the Atlanta VOR Minimum Operation Network (MON) project in the southeastern United States. This action is necessary due to the planned decommissioning of the following five ground-based navigational aids (NAVAIDs): Dyersburg, TN, (DYR) VOR and Tactical Air Navigational System (VORTAC); Crimson, AL, (LDK) VORTAC; Malden, MO, (MAW) VORTAC; Monticello, AR, (MON) VOR/DME; and the Muscle Shoals, AL, (MSL) VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (DME). This proposal would provide for the safe and efficient use of navigable airspace within the National Airspace System (NAS) while reducing NAVAID dependencies throughout the NAS as part of the FAA VOR MON program.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 237 (Tuesday, December 14, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 70989-70991]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-26979]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2021-1031; Airspace Docket No. 21-ASO-14]
RIN 2120-AA66
Proposed Amendment and Removal of VOR Federal Airways V-18, V-
115, V-222, V-241, V-245, V-311, V-321, V-325, V-333, V-415, V-417, and
V-463 in the Southeastern United States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to modify 7 VHF Omnidirectional Range
(VOR) Federal Airways, (V-18, V-115, V-222, V-241, V-245, V-321, and V-
333) and remove 5 VOR Federal Airways, (V-311, V-325, V-415, V-417, and
V-463) in association with the Atlanta VOR Minimum Operation Network
(MON) project in the southeastern United States. This action is
necessary due to the planned decommissioning of the following five
ground-based navigational aids (NAVAIDs): Dyersburg, TN, (DYR) VOR and
Tactical Air Navigational System (VORTAC); Crimson, AL, (LDK) VORTAC;
Malden, MO, (MAW) VORTAC; Monticello, AR, (MON) VOR/DME; and the Muscle
Shoals, AL, (MSL) VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (DME). This proposal
would provide for the safe and efficient use of navigable airspace
within the National Airspace System (NAS) while reducing NAVAID
dependencies throughout the NAS as part of the FAA VOR MON program.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 28, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590; telephone: 1
(800) 647-5527 or (202) 366-9826. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA-
2021-1031; Airspace Docket No. 21-ASO-14 at the beginning of your
comments. You may also submit comments through the internet at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>. 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. FAA Order JO 7400.11F 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#cdabbfe3a4a3bebda8aeb9a4a2a38da3acbface3aaa2bb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="96f0e4b8fff8e5e6f3f5e2fff9f8d6f8f7e4f7b8f1f9e0">[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: Paul Gallant, 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 would modify the VOR Federal airway route structure in
the eastern United States to maintain the efficient flow of air
traffic.
Comments Invited
Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they
may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
Communications should identify both docket numbers (FAA Docket No.
FAA-2021-1031; Airspace Docket No. 21-ASO-14) and be submitted in
triplicate to the Docket Management Facility (see ADDRESSES section for
address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the
internet at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>.
Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments
on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed,
stamped
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postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments to FAA
Docket No. FAA-2021-1031; Airspace Docket No. 20-ASO-14.'' The postcard
will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter.
All communications received on or before the specified comment
closing date will be considered before taking action on the proposed
rule. The proposal contained in this action may be changed in light of
comments received. A report summarizing each substantive public contact
with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the
docket.
Availability of NPRMs
An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
internet at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at <a href="https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/">https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/</a>.
You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Office (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal
business hours at the office of the Eastern Service Center, Federal
Aviation Administration, Room 210, 1701 Columbia Ave., College Park, GA
30337.
Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference
This document proposes to amend 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 proposed rule. FAA Order JO
7400.11F lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic
service routes, and reporting points.
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to modify 7 VOR
Federal airways (V-18, V-115, V-222, V-241, V-245, V-321, V-333) and
remove 5 VOR Federal airways (V-311, V-325, V-415, V-417, V-463). This
action is necessary due to the planned decommissioning of the five
following ground-based NAVAIDs: Dyersburg, TN, (DYR) VORTAC; Crimson,
AL, (LDK) VORTAC; Malden, MO, (MAW) VORTAC; Monticello, AR, (MON) VOR/
DME; and the Muscle Shoals, AL, (MSL) VORTAC. The proposed changes are
described below.
When new navigation aid radials are proposed in an NPRM, both True
North (T) and Magnetic North (M) values are stated in route
descriptions. Only True North is specified in any subsequent final
rules.
V-18: V-18 currently extends, in two parts: From Belcher, LA, (EIC)
VORTAC to Vulcan, AL, (VUZ) VORTAC; and, From Colliers, SC, (IRQ)
VORTAC to Charleston, SC, (CHS) VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the
segments from the Crimson, AL, (LDK) VORTAC to Vulcan, AL, and the
segment from Colliers, SC, to Charleston, SC. As proposed, V-18 would
extend between the Belcher, LA, (EIC) VORTAC and the Meridian, MS,
(MEI) VORTAC.
V-115: V-115 currently consists of two parts: From the Crestview,
FL, (CEW) VORTAC, to the Volunteer, TN, (VXV) VORTAC; and From the
Charleston, WV, (HVQ) VOR/DME to the Parkersburg, WV, (JPU) VOR/DME.
The FAA proposes to remove the segments extending from the intersection
of the Montgomery, AL, (MGM) VORTAC 323[deg] and the Vulcan, AL, (VUZ)
VORTAC 177[deg] radials to the Choo Choo, TN, (GQO) VORTAC. Therefore,
the first part of V-115 would extend between the Crestview VORTAC and
the Montgomery VORTAC. A new second route segment would be inserted
from the intersection of the Hinch Mountain, TN, (HCH) VOR/DME
160[deg](T/)162[deg](M) and the Volunteer, TN, 228[deg](T)/231[deg](M)
radials, to the Volunteer VORTAC. Finally, the existing segment of V-
115 from the Charleston VORTAC to the Parkersburg VORTAC would remain
unchanged as a third part of the route.
V-222: V-222 currently consists of two parts: From the El Paso, TX,
(ELP) VORTAC to the intersection of radials from the Lynchburg, VA,
(LYH) VOR/DME and the Columbus, GA, (CSG) VORTAC; and from the
intersection of radials from the Foothills, SC, (ODF) VOR/DME, and the
Harris, GA, (HRS) VORTAC to Lynchburg, VA. The FAA proposes to remove
the airway segments from the LaGrange, GA, (LGC) VORTAC to the
Lynchburg VOR/DME. Therefore, the proposed amended route would extend
between the El Paso VORTAC and the Montgomery, AL, (MGM) VORTAC.
V-241: V-241 currently extends between the Semmes, AL, (SJI) VORTAC
and the intersection of the Columbus, GA, (CSG) VORTAC 010[deg] and the
LaGrange, GA, (LGC) VORTAC 048[deg] radials. The FAA proposes to remove
the segment that extends from the Columbus VORTAC to the intersection
of the Columbus 010[deg] and LaGrange 048[deg] radials. Therefore, the
proposed amended route would extend from Semmes VORTAC to the Eufaula,
AL, (EUF) VORTAC.
V-245: V-245 currently extends from the Alexandria, LA, (AEX)
VORTAC to the Crimson, AL, (LDK) VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the
segment that extends from the intersection of the Bigbee, MS, (IGB)
VORTAC 082[deg] and Crimson 304[deg] radials to the Crimson VORTAC. As
proposed, the amended route would extend between the Alexandria VORTAC
and the Bigbee VORTAC.
V-311: V-311 currently extends between the Hinch Mountain, TN,
(HCH) VOR/DME, and the Charleston, SC, (CHS) VORTAC. The FAA proposes
to remove the entire route.
V-321: V-321 currently extends from the Pecan, GA, (PZD) VOR/DME to
the Livingston, TN, (LVT) VOR/DME. The FAA proposes to remove the
segment that extends from the Pecan VORTAC to the intersection of the
LaGrange, GA, (LGC) VORTAC 342[deg] and Gadsden, AL, (GAD) VOR/DME
124[deg]radials. Therefore, the proposed amended route would extend
from the Gadsden VOR/DME to the Livingston VOR/DME.
V-325: V-325 currently extends from the Columbia, SC, (CAE) VORTAC,
to the intersection of the Foothills, SC, (ODF) VOR/DME 222[deg] and
Harris, GA, (HRS) VORTAC 187[deg] radials and then from the
intersection of the Rome, GA, (RMG) VORTAC 133[deg] and Gadsden, AL,
(GAD) VOR/DME 091[deg] radials to the Muscle Shoals, AL, (MSL) VORTAC.
The FAA proposes to remove the entire route.
V-333: V-333 currently extends from the intersection of the Rome,
GA, (RMG) VORTAC 133[deg] and Gadsden, AL, (GAD) VOR/DME 091[deg]
radials, to the Lexington, KY, (HYK) VOR/DME. The FAA proposes to
remove the segments that extend from the intersection of the Rome, and
Gadsden radials to the Hinch Mountain, TN, (HCH) VOR/DME. The proposed
amended route would extend from the intersection of the Hinch Mountain
010[deg](T)/012[deg](M) and the Livingston, TN, 123[deg](T)/125[deg](M)
radials, to the Lexington VOR/DME.
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V-415: V-415 currently extends from the Montgomery, AL, (MGM)
VORTAC to the intersection of the Spartanburg, SC, (SPA) VORTAC
101[deg] and Charlotte, NC, (CLT) VOR/DME 229[deg] radials. The FAA
proposes to remove the entire route.
V-417: V-417 currently extends from the Meridian, MS, (MEI) VORTAC
to the Charleston, SC, (CHS) VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the
entire route.
V-463: V-463 currently extends from the intersection of the Harris,
GA, (HRS) VORTAC 179[deg] and Foothills, SC, (ODF) VOR/DME 222[deg]
radials, to the Harris VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the entire
route.
Domestic VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) of
FAA Order JO 7400.11F, dated August 10, 2021, and effective September
15, 2021, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The VOR
Federal airways listed in this document would be subsequently published
in FAA Order JO 7400.11.
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 proposed 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 proposed rule,
when promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Environmental Review
This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies
and Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
The Proposed Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration proposes to amend 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
7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 10,
2021, and effective September 15, 2021, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways.
* * * * *
V-18 [Amended]
From Belcher, LA; Monroe, LA; Magnolia, MS; Meridian, MS.
* * * * *
V-115 [Amended]
From Crestview, FL; INT Crestview 001[deg] and Montgomery, AL,
204[deg] radials; to Montgomery. From INT Hinch Mountain, TN,
160[deg](T)/162[deg](M) and Volunteer, TN, 228[deg](T)/231[deg](M)
radials; Volunteer. From Charleston, WV; to Parkersburg, WV.
* * * * *
V-222 [Amended]
From El Paso, TX, via Salt Flat, TX; Fort Stockton, TX; 20 miles,
116 miles, 55 MSL, Junction, TX; Stonewall, TX; INT Stonewall 113[deg]
and Industry, TX, 267[deg] radials; Industry; INT Industry 101[deg] and
Humble 259[deg] radials; Humble; Beaumont, TX; Lake Charles, LA;
McComb, MS; Eaton, MS; Monroeville, AL; to Montgomery, AL.
* * * * *
V-241 [Amended]
From Semmes, AL, via Crestview, FL; INT Crestview 076[deg] and
Wiregrass, AL, 232[deg] radials; Wiregrass; to Eufaula, AL.
* * * * *
V-245 [Amended]
From Alexandria, LA, via Natchez, MS; Magnolia, MS; to Bigbee, MS.
* * * * *
V-311 [Removed]
* * * * *
V-321 [Amended]
From Gadsden, AL; INT Gadsden 333[deg] and Rocket, AL, 149[deg]
radials; Rocket, Shelbyville, TN; Livingston, TN.
* * * * *
V-325 [Removed]
* * * * *
V-333 [Amended]
From INT Hinch Mountain, TN, 010[deg](T)/012[deg](M) and
Livingston, KY, 123[deg](T)/125[deg](M) radials; to Lexington, KY.
* * * * *
V-415 [Removed]
* * * * *
V-417 [Removed]
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V-463 [Removed]
* * * * *
Issued in Washington, DC, on December 7, 2021.
Margaret C. Flategraff,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2021-26979 Filed 12-13-21; 8:45 am]
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