Rule2023-12092
Amendment and Revocation of Very High Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways in the Eastern United States
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Published
June 7, 2023
Effective
August 10, 2023
Issuing agencies
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Abstract
This action amends Very High Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways V-3, V-157, and V-579; and removes VOR Federal airway V-578 in support of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 109 (Wednesday, June 7, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 37143-37144]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-12092]
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Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 109 / Wednesday, June 7, 2023 / Rules
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2023-0599; Airspace Docket No. 22-ASO-11]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment and Revocation of Very High Frequency (VHF)
Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways in the Eastern United
States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action amends Very High Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional
Range (VOR) Federal airways V-3, V-157, and V-579; and removes VOR
Federal airway V-578 in support of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational
Network (MON) Program.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, August 10, 2023. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA JO Order 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 <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> 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 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points,
and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at <a href="http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/">www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/</a>. 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: 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 modifies the route structure as necessary to preserve
the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the National Airspace
System.
History
The FAA published a NPRM for Docket No. FAA-2023-0599 in the
Federal Register (88 FR 17434; March 23, 2023), proposing to amend VOR
Federal airways V-3, V-157, and V-579; and to remove V-578 in support
of the FAA's VOR MON Program. 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) 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
7400.11G, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15, 2022. FAA
Order JO 7400.11G 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 7400.11G 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-3, V-157, and V-579; and removing V-578 in support of the FAA's VOR
MON Program. The changes facilitate the scheduled decommissioning of
the following navigation aids: Alma, GA (AMG), VOR/Tactical Air
Navigation System (VORTAC); Cross City, FL (CTY), VORTAC; Gators, FL
(GNV), VORTAC; and Vance, SC (VAN), VORTAC. The changes are described
as follows:
V-3: V-3 currently extends, in two parts: from Key West, FL, to
Boston, MA; and from Presque Isle, ME, to Quebec, PQ, Canada. This
action removes the route segment between the OWENS, SC, Fix and the
Florence, SC (FLO), VORTAC. This segment is dependent on the Vance, SC
(VAN), VORTAC which is scheduled to be decommissioned. As a result, the
OWENS Fix is redefined using the Allendale, SC (ALD), VOR 116[deg](T)/
117[deg](M) radial in place of the current Vance 203[deg] radial. In
addition, NAV CANADA has cancelled the segment of V-3 that extends
through Canadian airspace to Quebec. Consequently, the FAA is replacing
the segment from Presque Isle to Quebec with a segment that extends
from Presque Isle to a Fix on the U.S./Canadian border. The Fix is
defined by the intersection of Presque Isle 270[deg](T)/291[deg](M) and
the Millinocket, ME 320[deg](T)/340[deg](M) radials. The words that
exclude the airspace within Canada are removed from the route
description.
As amended, V-3 consists of three parts: from Key West, FL, to the
intersection of the Savannah, GA 028[deg] and the Allendale, SC
116[deg](T)/117[deg](M) radials (i.e., the OWENS Fix); from Florence,
SC, to Boston, MA; and From Presque Isle, ME, to the intersection of
the Presque Isle 270[deg](T)/291[deg](M) and the Millinocket, ME
320[deg](T)/340[deg](M) radials.
V-157: Airway V-157 consists of two parts: from Key West, FL, to
Richmond, VA; and from Robbinsville, NJ, to Albany, NY. This action
amends V-157 by removing the route segment between Waycross, GA and
Florence, SC. As amended, V-157 consists of three parts: from Key West,
FL to Waycross, GA; from Florence, SC to Richmond, VA; and from
Robbinsville, NJ to Albany, NY.
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V-578: V-578 extends from Pecan, GA to Savannah, GA. The route is
dependent upon the Alma, GA (AMG), VORTAC which is scheduled to be
decommissioned. The route also includes the Tift Myers, GA (IFM), VOR
which is not operational. Without those navigation facilities, V-158 is
no longer viable so the FAA is removing the entire route.
V-579: V-579 extends from Lee County, FL to Vienna, GA. The route
is dependent upon the Cross City, FL (CTY), VORTAC and the Gators, FL
(GNV), VORTAC, which are being decommissioned. The route also includes
the Tift Myers, GA (IFM), VOR which is no longer operational. This
action removes the segments from St. Petersburg, FL to Vienna, GA. As
amended, V-579 would extend from Lee County, FL to St. Petersburg, FL.
Full descriptions of the amended airways are listed the amendments
to part 71 set forth below. The FAA makes these changes in support of
the FAA's VOR MON program.
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 airspace action of amending VOR
Federal airways V-3, V-157, and V-579, and removing V-578 in the
eastern United States 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 5-6.5b,
which categorically excludes from further environmental impact review
``Actions regarding establishment of jet routes and Federal airways
(see 14 CFR 71.15, Designation of jet routes and VOR Federal airways) .
. .''. 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 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 part 71 of FAA Order JO
7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19,
2022, and effective September 15, 2022, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways.
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V-3 [Amended]
From Key West, FL; INT Key West 083[deg] and Dolphin, FL,
191[deg] radials; Dolphin; Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Palm Beach, FL;
Treasure, FL; Melbourne, FL; Ormond Beach, FL; Brunswick, GA; INT
Brunswick 014[deg] and Savannah, GA, 177[deg] radials; Savannah; to
INT Savannah 028[deg] and Allendale, SC, 116[deg] radials. From
Florence, SC; Sandhills, NC; Raleigh-Durham, NC; INT Raleigh-Durham
016[deg] and Flat Rock, VA, 214[deg] radials; Flat Rock;
Gordonsville, VA; INT Gordonsville 331[deg] and Martinsburg, WV,
216[deg] radials; Martinsburg; Westminster, MD; INT Westminster
048[deg] and Modena, PA, 258[deg] radials; Modena; Solberg, NJ; INT
Solberg 044[deg] and Carmel, NY, 243[deg] radials; Carmel; Hartford,
CT; INT Hartford 084[deg] and Boston, MA, 224[deg] radials; to
Boston. From Presque Isle, ME; to INT Presque Isle 270[deg]T/
291[deg]M and the Millinocket, ME 320[deg]T/340[deg] radials. The
airspace within R-2916, R-2934, R-2935, is excluded.
* * * * *
V-157 [Amended]
From Key West, FL; INT Key West 038[deg] and Dolphin, FL,
244[deg] radials; Dolphin; INT Dolphin 331[deg]and La Belle, FL,
113[deg] radials; La Belle; Lakeland, FL; Ocala, FL; INT Ocala
346[deg] and Taylor, FL,170[deg] radials; Taylor, FL; to Waycross,
GA. From Florence, SC; Fayetteville, NC; Kinston, NC; Tar River, NC;
Lawrenceville, VA; to Richmond, VA; From Robbinsville, NJ; INT
Robbinsville 044[deg] and LaGuardia, NY, 213[deg] radials;
LaGuardia; INT LaGuardia 032[deg] and Deer Park, NY, 326[deg]
radials; INT Deer Park 326[deg] and Kingston, NY, 191[deg] radials;
Kingston, NY; to Albany, NY. The airspace within R-6602A, B, and C
is excluded when active.
* * * * *
V-578 [Removed]
V-579 [Amended]
From Lee County, FL; INT Lee County 310[deg] and Sarasota, FL,
156[deg] radials; Sarasota; to St. Petersburg, FL.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on June 1, 2023.
Brian Konie,
Acting Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
[FR Doc. 2023-12092 Filed 6-6-23; 8:45 am]
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