Proposed Rule2023-12746
Amendment of Very High Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airway V-469 and Revocation of VOR Federal Airways V-164, V-423, and V-576; Eastern United States
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Published
June 15, 2023
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Abstract
This action proposes to amend Very High Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airway V-469; and to revoke VOR Federal Airways V-164, V-423, and V-576 in support of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program. The purpose is to enhance the efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS) by transitioning from ground-based navigation aids to a satellite-based navigation system.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 115 (Thursday, June 15, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 39204-39205]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-12746]
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Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 115 / Thursday, June 15, 2023 /
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2023-1299; Airspace Docket No. 22-AEA-18]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Very High Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional Range
(VOR) Federal Airway V-469 and Revocation of VOR Federal Airways V-164,
V-423, and V-576; Eastern United States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Very High Frequency (VHF)
Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airway V-469; and to revoke VOR
Federal Airways V-164, V-423, and V-576 in support of the FAA's VOR
Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program. The purpose is to enhance
the efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS) by transitioning
from ground-based navigation aids to a satellite-based navigation
system.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 31, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2023-1299 and
Airspace Docket No. 22-AEA-18 using any of the following methods:
* Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> and follow
the online instructions for sending your comments electronically.
* Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30; U.S. Department
of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12-140, West
Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
* Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in
Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
* Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at (202) 493-2251.
Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> at any time. Follow the online instructions for
accessing the docket or go to the Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of
the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
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: Brian Vidis, 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 route structure as to improve the
efficient flow of air traffic within the NAS while lessening the
dependency on ground-based navigation.
Comments Invited
The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this
rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. The most
helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain
the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To
ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters
should submit only one time if comments are filed electronically, or
commenters should send only one copy of written comments if comments
are filed in writing.
The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as well
as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA
personnel concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this
proposal, the FAA will consider all comments it receives on or before
the closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed
after the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without
incurring expense or delay. The FAA may change this proposal in light
of the comments it receives.
Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts
these comments, without edit, including any personal information the
commenter provides, to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>, as described in the system
of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
<a href="http://www.dot.gov/privacy">www.dot.gov/privacy</a>.
Availability of Rulemaking Documents
An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at
<a href="http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/">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
Operations office (see ADDRESSES section for address, phone number, and
hours of operations). 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 Avenue,
College Park, GA 30337.
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Incorporation by Reference
Domestic 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 proposes to amend the current version of that order, FAA Order
JO 7400.11G, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15, 2022.
These updates would be published in the next update to FAA Order JO
7400.11. That order is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES
section of this document.
FAA Order JO 7400.11G 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 amend VOR
Federal airway V-469; and to revoke VOR Federal airways V-164, V-423,
and V-576 in support of the FAA's VOR MON Program. The purposed changes
facilitate the scheduled decommissioning of the following navigation
aids: Williamsport, PA (FQM), VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (DME);
Stonyfork, PA (SFK), VOR/DME; Danville, VA (DAN), VOR; Hancock, NY
(HNK), VOR/DME; and Delancey, NY (DNY), VOR/DME. The proposed changes
are described below.
V-164: V-164 extends from the Stonyfork, PA (SFK), VOR/DME to the
East Texas, PA (ETX), VOR/DME. The route is dependent upon the
Stonyfork, PA (SFK), VOR/DME and the Williamsport, PA (FQM), VOR/DME
which are scheduled to be decommissioned. Without this navigation
facility, V-164 is no longer viable, so the FAA proposes to remove the
entire route.
V-423: V-423 extends from the Williamsport, PA (FQM), VOR/DME to
the Binghamton, NY (CFB), VOR/DME. The route is dependent upon the
Williamsport, PA (FQM), VOR/DME which is scheduled to be
decommissioned. Without this navigation facility, V-423 is no longer
viable, so the FAA proposes to remove the route.
V-469: V-469 extends from the Danville, VA (DAN), VOR to the
Woodstown, NJ (OOD), VOR/Tactical Air Navigation System (VORTAC). The
Danville, VA (DAN), VOR is scheduled to be decommissioned. The FAA
proposes to remove the route segment between the Danville, VA (DAN),
VOR to the Lynchburg, VA (LYH), VOR/DME.
V-576: V-576 extends from the Philipsburg, PA (PSB), VORTAC to the
DeLancey, NY (DNY), VOR/DME. The route is dependent upon the
Williamsport, PA (FQM), VOR/DME, the Hancock, NY (HNK), VOR/DME, and
the DeLancey, NY (DNY), VOR/DME which are scheduled to be
decommissioned. Without these navigation facilities, V-576 is no longer
viable, so the FAA proposes to remove the entire route.
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 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
7400.11G, 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
* * * * *
V-164 [Removed]
* * * * *
V-423 [Removed]
* * * * *
V-469 [Amended]
From Lynchburg, VA; INT Lynchburg 347[deg] and Elkins, WV,
142[deg] radials; Elkins; Morgantown, WV; INT Morgantown 010[deg]
and Johnstown, PA, 260[deg]; Johnstown; St. Thomas, PA; Harrisburg,
PA; Dupont, DE; to Woodstown, NJ.
* * * * *
V-576 [Removed]
* * * * *
Issued in Washington, DC, on June 9, 2023.
Brian Konie,
Acting Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
[FR Doc. 2023-12746 Filed 6-14-23; 8:45 am]
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