Amendment of Low Altitude Area Navigation Route T-254; Houston, TX, 18047-18048 [2010-8015]

Download as PDF 18047 Rules and Regulations Federal Register Vol. 75, No. 68 Friday, April 9, 2010 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. Prices of new books are listed in the first FEDERAL REGISTER issue of each week. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2010–0300; Airspace Docket No. 10–ASO–17] [Docket No. FAA–2010–0015; Airspace Docket No. 09–ASW–18] Technical Amendment RIN 2120–AA66 In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR Part 71 as follows: Amendment of Low Altitude Area Navigation Route T–254; Houston, TX ■ 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 This action makes a minor correction to a final rule published in the Federal Register on July 23, 1997, amending Class D airspace at North Perry Airport, Hollywood, FL. DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC. May 10, 2010. 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 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melinda Giddens, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305–5610. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with RULES 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). 1. The authority citation for Part 71 continues to read as follows: AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Technical amendment. History In a final rule published in the Federal Register July 23, 1997 (62 FR 39430) Airspace Docket 97–ASO–7, the airspace description for North Perry Airport, Hollywood, FL, incorrectly referenced the Miami, FL, Class B airspace area exclusion as Class D airspace area. This action corrects that error. The FAAs National Aeronautical Charting Office correctly charted the Class B airspace area exclusion. Accordingly, since this is an administrative change, and does not involve a change in the dimensions or Jkt 220001 Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 ■ Amendment of Class D Airspace; Hollywood, FL 17:01 Apr 08, 2010 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS Federal Aviation Administration VerDate Nov<24>2008 operating requirements of that airspace, notice and public procedures under 5 U.S.C. 553 (b) are unnecessary. [Amended] 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9T, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, signed August 27, 2009, and effective September 15, 2009, is amended as follows: ■ Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace * * * * * ASO FL D Hollywood, FL [Amended] Hollywood, North Perry Airport, FL (Lat. 26°00′05″ N., long 80°14′26″ W.) Opa Locka Airport (Lat. 25°54′26″ N., long 80°16′48″ W.) That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 2,500 feet MSL within a 4-mile radius of the North Perry Airport; excluding the portion north of the north boundary of the Miami, FL, Class B airspace area and that portion south of a line connecting the 2 points of intersection with a 4.3-mile circle centered on the Opa Locka Airport. This Class D airspace area is effective during specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/Facility Directory. Issued in College Park, Georgia, on April 1, 2010. Barry A. Knight, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. [FR Doc. 2010–8014 Filed 4–8–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Federal Aviation Administration AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This action amends low altitude Area Navigation (RNAV) route T–254 in the Houston, TX, terminal area by eliminating the segment between the Centex, TX, VHF Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) and the College Station, TX, VORTAC. The FAA is taking this action to eliminate a portion of T–254 that is no longer needed; thus, enhancing safety and the efficient use of the navigable airspace in the Houston, TX, terminal area. DATES: Effective Dates: 0901 UTC, June 3, 2010. 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 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Abbott, Airspace and Rules Group, 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 Tuesday, February 9, 2010, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend low altitude Area Navigation (RNAV) route T–254 in the Houston, TX, terminal area (75 FR 6319). Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. The Rule This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by amending area navigation route T–254 E:\FR\FM\09APR1.SGM 09APR1 srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with RULES 18048 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 68 / Friday, April 9, 2010 / Rules and Regulations in the Houston, TX, terminal area. Specifically, the FAA is eliminating the route segment of T–254 between the Centex, TX, VORTAC and College Station, TX, VORTAC. This action eliminates unnecessary duplication with an existing route segment of Federal Airway V–565 to enhance safety and facilitate the efficient use of the navigable airspace for en route instrument flight rules operations transitioning around the Houston Class B terminal airspace area. Low altitude RNAV routes are published in paragraph 6011 of FAA Order 7400.9T, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, signed August 27, 2009, and effective September 15, 2009, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The low altitude RNAV route listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. 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. 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 amends a low altitude Area Navigation route (T–254) in the Houston, TX, terminal area. Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ paragraphs 311a. This airspace action is not expected to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). Adoption of 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 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. § 71.1 [Amended] 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9T, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, signed August 27, 2009, and effective September 15, 2009, is amended as follows: ■ Paragraph 6011 Area Navigation Routes * * * * * T–254 College Station, TX to Lake Charles, LA [Amended] College Station, TX (CLL) VORTAC (Lat. 30°36′18″ N., long. 96°25′14″ W.) EAKES, TX WP (Lat. 30°33′18″ N., long. 95°18′29″ W.) CREPO, TX WP (Lat. 30°16′54″ N., long. 94°14′43″ W.) Lake Charles, LA (LCH) VORTAC (Lat. 30°08′29″ N., long. 93°06′20″ W.) Issued in Washington, DC, on April 1, 2010. Ellen Crum, Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules Group. [FR Doc. 2010–8015 Filed 4–8–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Environmental Review The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:01 Apr 08, 2010 Jkt 220001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement 30 CFR Part 936 [SATS No. OK–032–FOR; Docket No. OSM– 2008–0023] Oklahoma Regulatory Program AGENCY: Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Interior. ACTION: Final rule; approval of amendment. SUMMARY: We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), are approving an amendment to the Oklahoma regulatory program (Oklahoma program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). The Oklahoma Department of Mines (ODM, Oklahoma, or department) made revisions to its rules regarding circumstances under which a notice of violation may have an abatement period greater than 90 days. Oklahoma revised its program at its own initiative to improve operational efficiency. DATES: Effective Date: April 9, 2010. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alfred L. Clayborne, Director, Tulsa Field Office, and Telephone: (918) 581– 6430, E-mail: aclayborne@osmre.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background on the Oklahoma Program II. Submission of the Amendment III. OSM’s Findings IV. Summary and Disposition of Comments V. OSM’s Decision VI. Procedural Determinations I. Background on the Oklahoma Program Section 503(a) of the Act permits a State to assume primacy for the regulation of surface coal mining and reclamation operations on non-Federal and non-Indian lands within its borders by demonstrating that its program includes, among other things, ‘‘a State law which provides for the regulation of surface coal mining and reclamation operations in accordance with the requirements of this Act, and rules and regulations consistent with regulations issued by the Secretary pursuant to this Act.’’ See 30 U.S.C. 1253(a)(1) and (7). On the basis of these criteria, the Secretary of the Interior conditionally approved the Oklahoma program on January 19, 1981. You can find background information on the Oklahoma program, including the Secretary’s findings, the disposition of comments, and the conditions of approval of the Oklahoma program in E:\FR\FM\09APR1.SGM 09APR1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 68 (Friday, April 9, 2010)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-8015]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2010-0015; Airspace Docket No. 09-ASW-18]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of Low Altitude Area Navigation Route T-254; Houston, 
TX

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends low altitude Area Navigation (RNAV) route 
T-254 in the Houston, TX, terminal area by eliminating the segment 
between the Centex, TX, VHF Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air 
Navigation (VORTAC) and the College Station, TX, VORTAC. The FAA is 
taking this action to eliminate a portion of T-254 that is no longer 
needed; thus, enhancing safety and the efficient use of the navigable 
airspace in the Houston, TX, terminal area.

DATES: Effective Dates: 0901 UTC, June 3, 2010. 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 7400.9 and 
publication of conforming amendments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Abbott, Airspace and Rules 
Group, 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 Tuesday, February 9, 2010, the FAA published in the Federal 
Register a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend low altitude Area 
Navigation (RNAV) route T-254 in the Houston, TX, terminal area (75 FR 
6319). Interested parties were invited to participate in this 
rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the 
FAA. No comments were received.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 by amending area navigation route T-254

[[Page 18048]]

in the Houston, TX, terminal area. Specifically, the FAA is eliminating 
the route segment of T-254 between the Centex, TX, VORTAC and College 
Station, TX, VORTAC. This action eliminates unnecessary duplication 
with an existing route segment of Federal Airway V-565 to enhance 
safety and facilitate the efficient use of the navigable airspace for 
en route instrument flight rules operations transitioning around the 
Houston Class B terminal airspace area.
    Low altitude RNAV routes are published in paragraph 6011 of FAA 
Order 7400.9T, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, signed 
August 27, 2009, and effective September 15, 2009, which is 
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The low altitude RNAV route 
listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order.
    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.
    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 amends a low altitude Area Navigation route (T-254) in the 
Houston, TX, terminal area.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical 
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance 
with FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and 
Procedures,'' paragraphs 311a. This airspace action is not expected to 
cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no 
extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an 
environmental assessment.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

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 the Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9T, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, signed August 27, 2009, and effective September 15, 
2009, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6011 Area Navigation Routes

* * * * *

T-254 College Station, TX to Lake Charles, LA [Amended]

College Station, TX (CLL) VORTAC
    (Lat. 30[deg]36'18'' N., long. 96[deg]25'14'' W.)
EAKES, TX WP
    (Lat. 30[deg]33'18'' N., long. 95[deg]18'29'' W.)
CREPO, TX WP
    (Lat. 30[deg]16'54'' N., long. 94[deg]14'43'' W.)
Lake Charles, LA (LCH) VORTAC
    (Lat. 30[deg]08'29'' N., long. 93[deg]06'20'' W.)

    Issued in Washington, DC, on April 1, 2010.
Ellen Crum,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
[FR Doc. 2010-8015 Filed 4-8-10; 8:45 am]
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