Establishment of VOR Federal Airway V-623; NJ and NY, 30581-30582 [E6-8280]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 103 / Tuesday, May 30, 2006 / Rules and Regulations Airport, and that airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface within a 73mile radius of the Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr. Memorial Airport. * * * * * Issued in Anchorage, AK, on May 19, 2006. Anthony M. Wylie, Area Director, Flight Service Information Office (AK). [FR Doc. E6–8284 Filed 5–26–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2005–23424; Airspace Docket No. 05–AEA–23] RIN 2120–AA66 Establishment of VOR Federal Airway V–623; NJ and NY Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This action establishes VOR Federal Airway V–623 between the Sparta, NJ, Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) and the Carmel, NY, Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME). The FAA is taking this action to enhance the management of aircraft transiting from the New England area to airports in the Newark, NJ, area. DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, August 3, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Airspace and Rules, Office of System Operations Airspace and AIM, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: rmajette on PROD1PC67 with RULES1 History On January 9, 2006, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking to establish VOR Federal Airway V–623 (71 FR 1398). Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on this proposal to the FAA. Two comments were received in response to the proposal. With the exception of editorial changes, this amendment is the same as that proposed in the notice. VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:16 May 26, 2006 Jkt 208001 Discussion of Comments One commenter wrote in support of the proposal. A second commenter opposed the new airway based on environmental concerns. The FAA does not agree with the second commenter. The FAA conducted an environmental review of the proposed airway and prepared a Preliminary Environmental Review Checklist (PERC) to determine if any extraordinary circumstances exist that would trigger further environmental review. Establishing V–623 would result in the publication of existing ATC procedures that do not essentially change existing tracks, create new tracks, or change the concentration of aircraft on these tracks. The FAA determined that implementation of airway V–623 would not trigger any circumstances requiring further environmental review. By establishing V–623, the FAA is publishing routing that is already being assigned by air traffic control (ATC) to some aircraft landing at the Newark, Teterboro, and Morristown, NJ, airports. Because this routing is not published, controllers must read the routing to each pilot in flight resulting in increased frequency congestion and controller workload and decreased ATC system efficiency. The establishment of V–623 will permit pilots to be issued this routing when they receive their initial clearances on the ground, eliminating the need to copy route amendments while airborne. This will significantly reduce frequency congestion and controller workload and enhance ATC system efficiency. VOR Federal Airways are published in paragraph 6010 of FAA Order 7400.9N dated September 1, 2005 and effective September 15, 2005, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The VOR Federal Airway listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. The Rule This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by establishing V–623 in the vicinity of Newark, NJ, between the Sparta, NJ, VORTAC, and the Carmel, NY, VOR/ DME. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the management of aircraft transiting from the New England area to airports in the Newark, NJ, area. In the NPRM, the description of V–623 included the Sparta VORTAC 047°(T) radial. Subsequently, the flight inspection of the route determined that the Sparta 049°(T) radial is more accurate. Therefore, in this rule, the route description is amended to reflect the Sparta 049°(T) radial. The radials in PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 30581 this rule are stated in degrees relative to True North. 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 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, will 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 conducted an environmental review of this action and determined that this action qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance with Paragraph 311k of FAA Order 1050.1E, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). The Adoption of the Amendment In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: I PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS 1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows: I Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959– 1963 Comp., p. 389. § 71.1 [Amended] 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9N, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated September 1, 2005, and effective September 15, 2005, is amended as follows: I Paragraph 6010(a)—Domestic VOR Federal Airways * E:\FR\FM\30MYR1.SGM * * 30MYR1 * * 30582 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 103 / Tuesday, May 30, 2006 / Rules and Regulations V–623 [New] From Sparta, NJ; INT Sparta 049° and Carmel, NY, 263° radials; to Carmel. * * * * * Issued in Washington, DC on May 19, 2006. Edith V. Parish, Manager, Airspace and Rules. [FR Doc. E6–8280 Filed 5–26–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 97 [Docket No. 30497; Amdt. No. 3169] Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. rmajette on PROD1PC67 with RULES1 AGENCY: SUMMARY: This amendment amends Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, addition of new obstacles, or changes in air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports. DATES: This rule is effective May 30, 2006. The compliance date for each SIAP is specified in the amendatory provisions. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of May 30, 2006. ADDRESSES: Availability of matter incorporated by reference in the amendment is as follows: For Examination— 1. FAA Rules Docket, FAA Headquarters Building, 800 Independence Ave, SW., Washington, DC 20591; 2. The FAA Regional Office of the region in which affected airport is located; or 3. The National Flight Procedures Office, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73169 or, 4. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:16 May 26, 2006 Jkt 208001 material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/ federal_register/ code_of_federal_regulations/ ibr_locations.html. For Purchase—Individual SIAP copies may be obtained from: 1. FAA Public Inquiry Center (APA– 200), FAA Headquarters Building, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; or 2. The FAA Regional Office of the region in which the affected airport is located. By Subscription——Copies of all SIAPs, mailed once every 2 weeks, are for sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donald P. Pate, Flight Procedure Standards Branch (AFS–420), Flight Technologies and Programs Division, Flight Standards Service, Federal Aviation Administration, Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK, 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, OK, 73125) telephone: (405) 954–4164. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, part 97 (14 CFR part 97) amends Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs). The complete regulatory description of each SIAP is contained in the appropriate FAA Form 8260, as modified by the the National Flight Data Center (FDC)/Permanent Notice to Airmen (P–NOTAM), which is incorporated by reference in the amendment under 5 U.S.C. 552(a), 1 CFR part 51, and § 97.20 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Materials incorporated by reference are available for examination or purchase as stated above. The large number of SIAPs, their complex nature, and the need for a special format make their verbatim publication in the Federal Register expensive and impractical. Further, airmen do not use the regulatory text of the SIAPs, but refer to their graphic depiction on charts printed by publishers of aeronautical materials. Thus, the advantages of incorporation by reference are realized and publication of the complete description of each SIAP contained in FAA form documents is unnecessary. The provisions of this amendment state the affected CFR sections, with the types and effective dates of the SIAPs. This amendment also identifies the airport, its location, the procedure identification and the amendment number. PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 The Rule This amendment to 14 CFR part 97 is effective upon publication of each separate SIAP as amended in the transmittal. For safety and timeliness of change considerations, this amendment incorporates only specific changes contained for each SIAP as modified by FDC/P–NOTAMs. The SIAPs, as modified by FDC P– NOTAM, and contained in this amendment are based on the criteria contained in the U.S. Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS). In developing these chart changes to SIAPs, the TERPS criteria were applied to only these specific conditions existing at the affected airports. All SIAP amendments in this rule have been previously issued by the FAA in a FDC NOTAM as an emergency action of immediate flight safety relating directly to published aeronautical charts. The circumstances which created the need for all these SIAP amendments requires making them effective in less than 30 days. Further, the SIAPs contained in this amendment are based on the criteria contained in TERPS. Because of the close and immediate relationship between these SIAPs and safety in air commerce, I find that notice and public procedure before adopting these SIAPs are impracticable and contrary to the public interest and, where applicable, that good cause exists for making these SIAPs effective in less than 30 days. Conclusion 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 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. For the same reason, the FAA certifies that this amendment will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 97 Air Traffic Control, Airports, Incorporation by reference, and Navigation (Air). E:\FR\FM\30MYR1.SGM 30MYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 103 (Tuesday, May 30, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 30581-30582]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-8280]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2005-23424; Airspace Docket No. 05-AEA-23]
RIN 2120-AA66


Establishment of VOR Federal Airway V-623; NJ and NY

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes VOR Federal Airway V-623 between the 
Sparta, NJ, Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Tactical Air 
Navigation (VORTAC) and the Carmel, NY, Very High Frequency 
Omnidirectional Range/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME). The FAA 
is taking this action to enhance the management of aircraft transiting 
from the New England area to airports in the Newark, NJ, area.

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, August 3, 2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Airspace and Rules, 
Office of System Operations Airspace and AIM, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; 
telephone: (202) 267-8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History

    On January 9, 2006, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice of proposed rulemaking to establish VOR Federal Airway V-623 (71 
FR 1398). Interested parties were invited to participate in this 
rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on this proposal to 
the FAA. Two comments were received in response to the proposal. With 
the exception of editorial changes, this amendment is the same as that 
proposed in the notice.

Discussion of Comments

    One commenter wrote in support of the proposal. A second commenter 
opposed the new airway based on environmental concerns. The FAA does 
not agree with the second commenter. The FAA conducted an environmental 
review of the proposed airway and prepared a Preliminary Environmental 
Review Checklist (PERC) to determine if any extraordinary circumstances 
exist that would trigger further environmental review. Establishing V-
623 would result in the publication of existing ATC procedures that do 
not essentially change existing tracks, create new tracks, or change 
the concentration of aircraft on these tracks. The FAA determined that 
implementation of airway V-623 would not trigger any circumstances 
requiring further environmental review. By establishing V-623, the FAA 
is publishing routing that is already being assigned by air traffic 
control (ATC) to some aircraft landing at the Newark, Teterboro, and 
Morristown, NJ, airports. Because this routing is not published, 
controllers must read the routing to each pilot in flight resulting in 
increased frequency congestion and controller workload and decreased 
ATC system efficiency. The establishment of V-623 will permit pilots to 
be issued this routing when they receive their initial clearances on 
the ground, eliminating the need to copy route amendments while 
airborne. This will significantly reduce frequency congestion and 
controller workload and enhance ATC system efficiency.
    VOR Federal Airways are published in paragraph 6010 of FAA Order 
7400.9N dated September 1, 2005 and effective September 15, 2005, which 
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The VOR Federal Airway 
listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 by establishing V-623 in the vicinity of Newark, NJ, between 
the Sparta, NJ, VORTAC, and the Carmel, NY, VOR/DME. The FAA is taking 
this action to enhance the management of aircraft transiting from the 
New England area to airports in the Newark, NJ, area. In the NPRM, the 
description of V-623 included the Sparta VORTAC 047[deg](T) radial. 
Subsequently, the flight inspection of the route determined that the 
Sparta 049[deg](T) radial is more accurate. Therefore, in this rule, 
the route description is amended to reflect the Sparta 049[deg](T) 
radial. The radials in this rule are stated in degrees relative to True 
North.
    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 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, will 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 conducted an environmental review of this action and 
determined that this action qualifies for categorical exclusion under 
the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance with Paragraph 311k 
of FAA Order 1050.1E, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Adoption of the Amendment

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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 7400.9N, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated September 1, 2005, 
and effective September 15, 2005, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6010(a)--Domestic VOR Federal Airways
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[[Page 30582]]

V-623 [New]

From Sparta, NJ; INT Sparta 049[deg] and Carmel, NY, 263[deg] 
radials; to Carmel.
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    Issued in Washington, DC on May 19, 2006.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules.
[FR Doc. E6-8280 Filed 5-26-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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