IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments, 50909-50914 [2012-20812]

Download as PDF 50909 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 164 / Thursday, August 23, 2012 / Rules and Regulations Order 7400.9V’’ and adding, in their place, the words ‘‘FAA Order 7400.9W.’’ Issued in Washington, DC, on August 15, 2012. Alan Wilkes, Acting Manager, Airspace Policy and ATC Procedures Group. 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. This amendment to part 95 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 95) amends, suspends, or revokes IFR altitudes governing the operation of all aircraft in flight over a specified route or any portion of that route, as well as the changeover points (COPs) for Federal airways, jet routes, or direct routes as prescribed in part 95. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [FR Doc. 2012–20660 Filed 8–22–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 95 The Rule [Docket No. 30859; Amdt. No. 502] IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This amendment adopts miscellaneous amendments to the required IFR (instrument flight rules) altitudes and changeover points for certain Federal airways, jet routes, or direct routes for which a minimum or maximum en route authorized IFR altitude is prescribed. This regulatory action is needed because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System. These changes are designed to provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace under instrument conditions in the affected areas. DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, September 20, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Dunham, Flight Procedure Standards Branch (AMCAFS–420), Flight Technologies and Programs Division, Flight Standards Service, Federal Aviation Administration, Mike SUMMARY: The specified IFR altitudes, when used in conjunction with the prescribed changeover points for those routes, ensure navigation aid coverage that is adequate for safe flight operations and free of frequency interference. The reasons and circumstances that create the need for this amendment involve matters of flight safety and operational efficiency in the National Airspace System, are related to published aeronautical charts that are essential to the user, and provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace. In addition, those various reasons or circumstances require making this amendment effective before the next scheduled charting and publication date of the flight information to assure its timely availability to the user. The effective date of this amendment reflects those considerations. In view of the close and immediate relationship between these regulatory changes and safety in air commerce, I find that notice and public procedure before adopting this amendment are impracticable and contrary to the public interest and that good cause exists for making the amendment 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 95 Airspace, Navigation (air). Issued in Washington, DC, on August 17, 2012. John M. Allen, Deputy Director, Flight Standards Service. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, part 95 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 95) is amended as follows effective at 0901 UTC, July 26, 2012. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 95 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40106, 40113, 40114, 40120, 44502, 44514, 44719, 44721. 2. Part 95 is amended to read as follows: ■ REVISIONS TO IFR ALTITUDES & CHANGEOVER POINTS [Amendment 502 effective date September 20, 2012] From To § 95.3310 **Sulli, AZ FIX ............................................................... mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES From Jkt 226001 17500 MEA § 95.6001 Victor Routes-U.S. VOR Federal Airway V1 Is Amended To Read in Part Hartford, CT VOR/DME .............................................................. Dvany, CT FIX ............................................................................ *2500—MOCA 16:08 Aug 22, 2012 *8000 To § 95.6001 MAA § 95.3000 Low Altitude RNAV Routes RNAV Route T310 Is Amended To Read in Part Tucson, AZ VORTAC ................................................... **9200—MCA Sulli, AZ FIX, E BND *7200—MOCA VerDate Mar<15>2010 MEA PO 00000 Frm 00007 Dvany, CT FIX ........................................................................... Graym, MA FIX .......................................................................... Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\23AUR1.SGM 23AUR1 3000 *4000 50910 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 164 / Thursday, August 23, 2012 / Rules and Regulations From To § 95.6003 VOR Federal Airway V3 Is Amended To Read in Part Palm Beach, FL VORTAC .......................................................... *2100—MOCA Treasure, FL VORTAC ............................................................... § 95.6004 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES 16:08 Aug 22, 2012 Jkt 226001 Napoleon, MO VORTAC ............................................................ 3100 Alcos, WY FIX ............................................................................ Muddy Mountain, WY VOR/DME .............................................. 11700 *10000 Crescent City, CA VORTAC ...................................................... 3000 Glade Spring, VA VOR/DME ..................................................... 6700 Tedds, WV FIX .......................................................................... *4000 Cetpu, PA FIX ............................................................................ *5000 Ellwood City, PA VORTAC ........................................................ *4000 Treasure, FL VORTAC .............................................................. **2000 Ovido, FL FIX ............................................................................. *4000 Louisville, KY VORTAC ............................................................. 2800 Kinston, NC VORTAC ................................................................ *2000 Darce, NM FIX ........................................................................... 9000 Hager, NM FIX ........................................................................... 6000 VOR Federal Airway V70 Is Amended To Read in Part Wilmington, NC VORTAC ........................................................... VerDate Mar<15>2010 *5000 VOR Federal Airway V68 Is Amended To Read in Part Chisum, NM VORTAC ................................................................ § 95.6070 Wetzl, KS FIX ............................................................................ VOR Federal Airway V66 Is Amended To Read in Part Anima, NM FIX ........................................................................... § 95.6068 3100 VOR Federal Airway V54 Is Amended To Read in Part Fayetteville, NC VOR/DME ......................................................... *1900—MOCA § 95.6066 Napoleon, MO VORTAC ............................................................ VOR Federal Airway V53 Is Amended To Read in Part Lexington, KY VORTAC ............................................................. § 95.6054 *5000 VOR Federal Airway V51 Is Amended To Read in Part *Sheds, FL FIX ........................................................................... *3000—MRA **1400—MOCA Treasure, FL VORTAC ............................................................... *2800—MOCA § 95.6053 Wetzl, KS FIX ............................................................................ VOR Federal Airway V37 Is Amended To Read in Part Clarksburg, WV VOR/DME ......................................................... *3400—MOCA Tedds, WV FIX ........................................................................... *3400—MOCA *4000—GNSS MEA Cetpu, PA FIX ............................................................................. *3200—MOCA § 95.6051 2800 VOR Federal Airway V35 Is Amended To Read in Part Holston Mountain, TN VORTAC ................................................. § 95.6037 Lexington, KY VORTAC ............................................................ VOR Federal Airway V27 Is Amended To Read in Part Fortuna, CA VORTAC ................................................................ § 95.6035 2000 VOR Federal Airway V26 Is Amended To Read in Part Cherokee, WY VOR/DME ........................................................... Alcos, WY FIX ............................................................................. *9400—MOCA § 95.6027 Melbourne, FL VOR/DME .......................................................... VOR Federal Airway V12 Is Amended To Read in Part Emporia, KS VORTAC ................................................................ *2600—MOCA *3000—GNSS MEA Wetzl, KS FIX ............................................................................. § 95.6026 *3000 VOR Federal Airway V10 Is Amended To Read in Part Emporia, KS VORTAC ................................................................ *2600—MOCA *3000—GNSS MEA Wetzl, KS FIX ............................................................................. § 95.6012 Treasure, FL VORTAC .............................................................. VOR Federal Airway V4 Is Amended to Read in Part Louisville, KY VORTAC .............................................................. § 95.6010 MEA PO 00000 Frm 00008 Beula, NC FIX ............................................................................ Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\23AUR1.SGM 23AUR1 *8000 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 164 / Thursday, August 23, 2012 / Rules and Regulations From To 50911 MEA *1600—MOCA *2000—GNSS MEA § 95.6094 VOR Federal Airway V94 Is Amended To Read in Part Blythe, CA VORTAC ................................................................... *9000—MRA § 95.6114 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES 16:08 Aug 22, 2012 Jkt 226001 5000 5000 Buzzi, OH FIX ............................................................................ *6000 Ormond Beach, FL VORTAC NE BND ..................................................................................... SW BND ..................................................................................... *3600 *5000 Kinston, NC VORTAC ................................................................ *2000 Treasure, FL VORTAC .............................................................. *Presk, FL FIX ........................................................................... 2600 3000 Dogwood, MO VORTAC ............................................................ *3400 Panze, NJ FIX ............................................................................ 2100 Pocket City, IN VORTAC ........................................................... *5000 Traverse City, MI VORTAC ....................................................... Unusable BYD 10 NM BLO ....................................................... *4000 4000 VOR Federal Airway V203 Is Amended To Read in Part Dinny, NY FIX ............................................................................. **Saranac Lake, NY VOR/DME .................................................. *5100—MOCA *6000—GNSS MEA **Massena R–159 Unusable, Use Saranac Lake R–339 VerDate Mar<15>2010 Escanaba, MI VOR/DME ........................................................... Unusable BYD 10 NM BLO ....................................................... VOR Federal Airway V193 Is Amended To Read in Part White Cloud, MI VOR/DME ........................................................ *Traverse City R–188—R–207 ................................................... § 95.6203 5300 VOR Federal Airway V190 Is Amended To Read in Part Marion, IL VOR/DME .................................................................. *2000—MOCA *2300—GNSS MEA § 95.6193 North Bend, OR VORTAC ......................................................... VOR Federal Airway V184 Is Amended To Read in Part Atlantic City, NJ VORTAC .......................................................... § 95.6190 5000 2000 VOR Federal Airway V159 Is Amended To Read in Part Jupem, FL FIX ............................................................................ Treasure, FL VORTAC ............................................................... *2500—MRA Walnut Ridge, AR VORTAC ....................................................... *3000—MOCA § 95.6184 Alexandria, LA VORTAC W BND ....................................................................................... E BND ........................................................................................ VOR Federal Airway V157 Is Amended To Read in Part Fayetteville, NC VOR/DME ......................................................... *1900—MOCA § 95.6159 *5000 VOR Federal Airway V152 Is Amended To Read in Part Kizer, FL FIX ............................................................................... *2800—MOCA § 95.6157 Nuboy, LA FIX ........................................................................... VOR Federal Airway V144 Is Amended To Read in Part Fort Wayne, IN VORTAC ........................................................... *3000—MOCA § 95.6152 *2300 VOR Federal Airway V133 Is Amended To Read in Part *Traverse City, MI VORTAC ....................................................... *Traverse City R–301—R–002 ................................................... § 95.6144 Carth, TX FIX ............................................................................. VOR Federal Airway V121 Is Amended To Read in Part Roseburg, OR VOR/DME ........................................................... § 95.6133 6000 VOR Federal Airway V114 Is Amended To Read in Part Gregg County, TX VORTAC ....................................................... *1900—MOCA Covex, LA FIX ............................................................................. *1900—MOCA Nuboy, LA FIX ............................................................................ § 95.6121 *Vicko, AZ FIX ........................................................................... PO 00000 Frm 00009 Saranac Lake, NY VOR/DME .................................................... **Massena, NY VORTAC .......................................................... Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\23AUR1.SGM 23AUR1 7000 *10000 50912 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 164 / Thursday, August 23, 2012 / Rules and Regulations From To § 95.6213 VOR Federal Airway V213 Is Amended To Read in Part Wilmington, NC VORTAC ........................................................... *1600—MOCA *5000—GNSS MEA Wallo, NC FIX ............................................................................. *1700—MOCA *2000—GNSS MEA Josch, NC FIX ............................................................................. *1700—MOCA *2000—GNSS MEA § 95.6225 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES 16:08 Aug 22, 2012 Jkt 226001 Solberg, NJ VOR/DME .............................................................. Tykes, NJ FIX ............................................................................ Colts Neck, NJ VOR/DME ......................................................... 4000 2300 2000 *Dunkirk, NY VORTAC .............................................................. 4000 U.S. Canadian Border ................................................................ *3400 *Traverse City, MI VORTAC ...................................................... Unusable BYD 10 NM BLO ....................................................... *2800 4000 Treasure, FL VORTAC .............................................................. Orlando, FL VORTAC ................................................................ 2000 *2600 Mount Pleasant, MI VOR/DME .................................................. Unusable BYD 10 NM BLO ....................................................... *5000 5000 *Palm Springs, CA VORTAC ..................................................... 13000 Moser, TX FIX ............................................................................ Panhandle, TX VORTAC ........................................................... 6300 *6000 Bewel, OH FIX ........................................................................... #*4000 VOR Federal Airway V420 Is Amended To Read in Part Green Bay, WI VORTAC ............................................................ *Traverse City R–261—R–300 ................................................... VerDate Mar<15>2010 4700 *4000 VOR Federal Airway V418 Is Amended To Read in Part Salem, MI VORTAC .................................................................... *2700—MOCA #For That Airspace Over U.S. Territory. § 95.6420 Watso, PA FIX ........................................................................... Milton, PA VORTAC .................................................................. VOR Federal Airway V402 Is Amended To Read in Part Tucumcari, NM VORTAC ........................................................... Moser, TX FIX ............................................................................. *5500—MOCA § 95.6418 2100 3000 VOR Federal Airway V370 Is Amended To Read in Part Bands, CA FIX ............................................................................ *11800—MCA Palm Springs, CA VORTAC, W BND *6200—MCA Palm Springs, CA VORTAC, N BND § 95.6402 Panze, NJ FIX ............................................................................ Gardner, MA VOR/DME ............................................................ VOR Federal Airway V320 Is Amended To Read in Part *Traverse City, MI VORTAC ....................................................... *Traverse City R–077—R–187 ................................................... § 95.6370 2000 VOR Federal Airway V295 Is Amended To Read in Part Stoop, FL FIX .............................................................................. Treasure, FL VORTAC ............................................................... *1600—MOCA § 95.6320 Treasure, FL VORTAC .............................................................. VOR Federal Airway V285 Is Amended To Read in Part Manistee, MI VOR/DME ............................................................. *Traverse City R–228—R260 ..................................................... § 95.6295 *6000 *3000 VOR Federal Airway V265 Is Amended To Read in Part Jamestown, NY VOR/DME ......................................................... *3400—MCA Dunkirk, NY VORTAC, S BND Dunkirk, NY VORTAC ................................................................. *2000—MOCA § 95.6285 *8000 *6000 VOR Federal Airway V232 Is Amended To Read in Part Keating, PA VORTAC ................................................................. Watso, PA FIX ............................................................................ *2900—MOCA Milton, PA VORTAC ................................................................... Solberg, NJ VOR/DME ............................................................... Tykes, NJ FIX ............................................................................. § 95.6265 Josch, NC FIX S BND ........................................................................................ N BND ........................................................................................ Ester, NC FIX S BND ........................................................................................ N BND ........................................................................................ *8000 VOR Federal Airway V229 Is Amended To Read in Part Atlantic City, NJ VORTAC .......................................................... Hartford, CT VOR/DME .............................................................. § 95.6232 Wallo, NC FIX ............................................................................ VOR Federal Airway V225 Is Amended To Read in Part Diddy, FL FIX .............................................................................. § 95.6229 MEA PO 00000 Frm 00010 *Traverse City, MI VORTAC ...................................................... Unusable BYD 10 NM BLO ....................................................... Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\23AUR1.SGM 23AUR1 3500 3500 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 164 / Thursday, August 23, 2012 / Rules and Regulations From To § 95.6429 § 95.6508 *3000 Ovido, FL FIX NW BND .................................................................................... SE BND ...................................................................................... Kizer, FL FIX .............................................................................. 5000 3000 *5000 Ormond Beach, FL VORTAC SW BND ..................................................................................... *5000 NE BND ..................................................................................... VOR Federal Airway V508 Is Amended To Delete *3600 Rugbb, KS FIX ............................................................................ Treasure, FL VORTAC .............................................................. *Presk, FL FIX ........................................................................... Covex, LA FIX ............................................................................ *3500 Nuboy, LA FIX ........................................................................... *5000 Alexandria, LA VORTAC W BND ....................................................................................... E BND ........................................................................................ 5000 2000 Alcos, WY FIX ............................................................................ Muddy Mountain, WY VOR/DME .............................................. *Sures, AK FIX ........................................................................... 7500 Liber, AK FIX ............................................................................. #**10000 From To Virginia Key, FL VOR/DME .......................................... Treasure, FL VORTAC ................................................. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES § 95.7075 MAA Treasure, FL VORTAC ................................................. Ormond Beach, FL VORTAC ....................................... 18000 18000 45000 45000 *Nelie, CT FIX .............................................................. 18000 45000 Boston, MA VOR/DME ................................................. 18000 45000 18000 18000 45000 45000 Jet Route J75 Is Amended To Read in Part *Carmel, NY VOR/DME ................................................ *Radar required between Carmel and Nelie Nelie, CT FIX ................................................................ § 95.7079 Jet Route J79 Is Amended To Read in Part Palm Beach, FL VORTAC ............................................ Treasure, FL VORTAC ................................................. PO 00000 MEA § 95.7001 Jet Routes Jet Route J45 Is Amended To Read in Part § 95.7045 Jkt 226001 10100 *10000 Alaska VOR Federal Airway V438 Is Amended To Read in Part Big Lake, AK VORTAC ............................................................... *10000—MRA Sures, AK FIX ............................................................................. **8900—MOCA #MEA is established with a gap in navigation signal coverage. 16:08 Aug 22, 2012 2000 3000 VOR Federal Airway V589 Is Amended To Read in Part Medicine Bow, WY VOR/DME .................................................... Alcos, WY FIX ............................................................................. *9400—MOCA VerDate Mar<15>2010 2600 VOR Federal Airway V566 Is Amended To Read in Part Knelt, LA FIX ............................................................................... *1800—MOCA Covex, LA FIX ............................................................................. *1900—MOCA Nuboy, LA FIX ............................................................................ § 95.6438 Johnson County, KS VOR/DME ................................................ VOR Federal Airway V537 Is Amended To Read in Part Stoop, FL FIX .............................................................................. Treasure, FL VORTAC ............................................................... *2500—MRA § 95.6589 *5000 Awiny, FL FIX ............................................................................ Ovido, FL FIX .............................................................................. *2800—MOCA Kizer, FL FIX ............................................................................... *2800—MOCA § 95.6566 Bible Grove, IL VORTAC ........................................................... VOR Federal Airway V437 Is Amended To Read in Part Melbourne, FL VOR/DME ........................................................... *1600—MOCA Awiny, FL FIX ............................................................................. § 95.6537 MEA VOR Federal Airway V429 Is Amended To Read in Part Marion, IL VOR/DME .................................................................. *2100—MOCA *2300—GNSS MEA § 95.6437 50913 Treasure, FL VORTAC ................................................. Ormond Beach, FL VORTAC ....................................... Frm 00011 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\23AUR1.SGM 23AUR1 50914 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 164 / Thursday, August 23, 2012 / Rules and Regulations Airway Segment Changeover Points From To Distance From § 95.8003 VOR Federal Airway Changeover Points V10 Is Amended To Delete Changeover Point Emporia, KS VORTAC ................................................. Johnson County, KS VOR/DME ................................... 49 Emporia 49 Emporia 32 Treasure 11 Saranac Lake 23 Montrose 30 Fortuna 29 Manistee V12 Is Amended To Delete Changeover Point Emporia, KS VORTAC ................................................. Johnson County, KS VOR/DME ................................... V159 Is Amended To Delete Changeover Point Treasure, FL VORTAC ................................................. Orlando, FL VORTAC .................................................. V203 Is Amended To Delete Changeover Point Saranac Lake, NY VOR/DME ...................................... Massena, NY VORTAC ................................................ V26 Is Amended To Add Changeover Point Montrose, CO VOR/DME ............................................. Grand Junction, CO VOR/DME .................................... V27 Is Amended To Delete Changeover Point Fortuna, CA VORTAC .................................................. Crescent City, CA VORTAC ......................................... V285 Is Amended To Add Changeover Point Manistee, MI VOR/DME ............................................... rulemaking. You may also visit the Docket Management Facility in room W12–140 on the ground floor of the Department of Transportation West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, call or email ENS Ian McPhillips, Waterways Management Division, Coast Guard MSU Portland; telephone 503–240– 9319, email msupdxwwm@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366–9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [FR Doc. 2012–20812 Filed 8–22–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 110 [Docket No. USCG–2011–0348] RIN 1625–AA01 Anchorage; Change to Cottonwood Island Anchorage, Columbia River, Oregon and Washington Coast Guard, DHS. Final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard is revising the existing Cottonwood Island anchorage and establishing a new designated anchorage. The change is necessary to ensure that there are sufficient anchorage grounds on the Columbia River. DATES: This rule is effective September 24, 2012. ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2011– 0348 and are available online by going to https://www.regulations.gov, type the docket number in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket Folder associated with this mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:08 Aug 22, 2012 Jkt 226001 Traverse City, MI VORTAC .......................................... Table of Acronyms DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Register NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking A. Regulatory History and Information On June 13, 2011, the Coast Guard published an NPRM proposing to increase the size of the Cottonwood Island Anchorage on the Columbia River (76 FR 34197). On May 23, 2012, the Coast Guard published a Supplemental NPRM revising that proposal in response to public comments (77 FR 30440). During the 30-day comment period on the Supplemental NPRM, the Coast Guard received eight comments on the proposed action. Seven of the PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 comments were from various maritime stakeholders in the Lower Columbia River Basin and one of the comments was from the Mayor of the City of Prescott. B. Basis and Purpose The Secretary of Homeland Security has delegated to the Coast Guard the authority to establish and regulate anchorage grounds in accordance with 33 U.S.C. 471, 1221 through 1236, 2030, 2035, 2071; 33 CFR 1.05–1; and Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. As currently established, the Coast Guard Captain of the Port Columbia River believes the size of the Cottonwood Island Anchorage is insufficient based on both the current demand for anchorage grounds and the forecasted growth of vessel traffic on the Columbia River. Sufficient anchorage area, both in number and size, is especially important in this area because of the unpredictable hazardous conditions of the Columbia River Bar, which at times prevents vessels from safely navigating downriver. This rule increases the size of the current Cottonwood Island Anchorage and creates a new anchorage on the Columbia River. C. Discussion of Comments, Changes, and the Final Rule The Coast Guard received eight comments during the 30-day comment period on the Supplemental NPRM. E:\FR\FM\23AUR1.SGM 23AUR1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 95

[Docket No. 30859; Amdt. No. 502]


IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This amendment adopts miscellaneous amendments to the required 
IFR (instrument flight rules) altitudes and changeover points for 
certain Federal airways, jet routes, or direct routes for which a 
minimum or maximum en route authorized IFR altitude is prescribed. This 
regulatory action is needed because of changes occurring in the 
National Airspace System. These changes are designed to provide for the 
safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace under instrument 
conditions in the affected areas.

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, September 20, 2012.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Dunham, Flight Procedure 
Standards Branch (AMCAFS-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 part 95 of the Federal 
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 95) amends, suspends, or revokes IFR 
altitudes governing the operation of all aircraft in flight over a 
specified route or any portion of that route, as well as the changeover 
points (COPs) for Federal airways, jet routes, or direct routes as 
prescribed in part 95.

The Rule

    The specified IFR altitudes, when used in conjunction with the 
prescribed changeover points for those routes, ensure navigation aid 
coverage that is adequate for safe flight operations and free of 
frequency interference. The reasons and circumstances that create the 
need for this amendment involve matters of flight safety and 
operational efficiency in the National Airspace System, are related to 
published aeronautical charts that are essential to the user, and 
provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace. In 
addition, those various reasons or circumstances require making this 
amendment effective before the next scheduled charting and publication 
date of the flight information to assure its timely availability to the 
user. The effective date of this amendment reflects those 
considerations. In view of the close and immediate relationship between 
these regulatory changes and safety in air commerce, I find that notice 
and public procedure before adopting this amendment are impracticable 
and contrary to the public interest and that good cause exists for 
making the amendment 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 95

    Airspace, Navigation (air).

    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 17, 2012.
John M. Allen,
Deputy Director, Flight Standards Service.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, part 95 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 
95) is amended as follows effective at 0901 UTC, July 26, 2012.

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1. The authority citation for part 95 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40106, 40113, 40114, 40120, 
44502, 44514, 44719, 44721.


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2. Part 95 is amended to read as follows:

                                 Revisions to IFR Altitudes & Changeover Points
                                [Amendment 502 effective date September 20, 2012]
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                    From                                      To                        MEA             MAA
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                                     Sec.   95.3000 Low Altitude RNAV Routes
                            Sec.   95.3310 RNAV Route T310 Is Amended To Read in Part
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Tucson, AZ VORTAC..........................  **Sulli, AZ FIX....................           *8000           17500
    **9200--MCA Sulli, AZ FIX, E BND
    *7200--MOCA
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              From                          To                  MEA
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                    Sec.   95.6001 Victor Routes-U.S.
     Sec.   95.6001 VOR Federal Airway V1 Is Amended To Read in Part
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Hartford, CT VOR/DME...........  Dvany, CT FIX..........            3000
Dvany, CT FIX..................  Graym, MA FIX..........           *4000
    *2500--MOCA
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     Sec.   95.6003 VOR Federal Airway V3 Is Amended To Read in Part
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Palm Beach, FL VORTAC..........  Treasure, FL VORTAC....           *3000
    *2100--MOCA
Treasure, FL VORTAC............  Melbourne, FL VOR/DME..            2000
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     Sec.   95.6004 VOR Federal Airway V4 Is Amended to Read in Part
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Louisville, KY VORTAC..........  Lexington, KY VORTAC...            2800
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    Sec.   95.6010 VOR Federal Airway V10 Is Amended To Read in Part
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Emporia, KS VORTAC.............  Wetzl, KS FIX..........           *5000
    *2600--MOCA
    *3000--GNSS MEA
Wetzl, KS FIX..................  Napoleon, MO VORTAC....            3100
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    Sec.   95.6012 VOR Federal Airway V12 Is Amended To Read in Part
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Emporia, KS VORTAC.............  Wetzl, KS FIX..........           *5000
    *2600--MOCA
    *3000--GNSS MEA
Wetzl, KS FIX..................  Napoleon, MO VORTAC....            3100
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    Sec.   95.6026 VOR Federal Airway V26 Is Amended To Read in Part
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Cherokee, WY VOR/DME...........  Alcos, WY FIX..........           11700
Alcos, WY FIX..................  Muddy Mountain, WY VOR/          *10000
                                  DME.
    *9400--MOCA
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6027 VOR Federal Airway V27 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fortuna, CA VORTAC.............  Crescent City, CA                  3000
                                  VORTAC.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6035 VOR Federal Airway V35 Is Amended To Read in Part
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Holston Mountain, TN VORTAC....  Glade Spring, VA VOR/              6700
                                  DME.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6037 VOR Federal Airway V37 Is Amended To Read in Part
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Clarksburg, WV VOR/DME.........  Tedds, WV FIX..........           *4000
    *3400--MOCA
Tedds, WV FIX..................  Cetpu, PA FIX..........           *5000
    *3400--MOCA
    *4000--GNSS MEA
Cetpu, PA FIX..................  Ellwood City, PA VORTAC           *4000
    *3200--MOCA
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6051 VOR Federal Airway V51 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*Sheds, FL FIX.................  Treasure, FL VORTAC....          **2000
    *3000--MRA
    **1400--MOCA
Treasure, FL VORTAC............  Ovido, FL FIX..........           *4000
    *2800--MOCA
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6053 VOR Federal Airway V53 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lexington, KY VORTAC...........  Louisville, KY VORTAC..            2800
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6054 VOR Federal Airway V54 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fayetteville, NC VOR/DME.......  Kinston, NC VORTAC.....           *2000
    *1900--MOCA
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6066 VOR Federal Airway V66 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Anima, NM FIX..................  Darce, NM FIX..........            9000
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6068 VOR Federal Airway V68 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Chisum, NM VORTAC..............  Hager, NM FIX..........            6000
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6070 VOR Federal Airway V70 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wilmington, NC VORTAC..........  Beula, NC FIX..........           *8000

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    *1600--MOCA
    *2000--GNSS MEA
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6094 VOR Federal Airway V94 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Blythe, CA VORTAC..............  *Vicko, AZ FIX.........            6000
    *9000--MRA
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6114 VOR Federal Airway V114 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gregg County, TX VORTAC........  Carth, TX FIX..........           *2300
    *1900--MOCA
Covex, LA FIX..................  Nuboy, LA FIX..........           *5000
    *1900--MOCA
Nuboy, LA FIX..................  Alexandria, LA VORTAC
                                 W BND..................            5000
                                 E BND..................            2000
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6121 VOR Federal Airway V121 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Roseburg, OR VOR/DME...........  North Bend, OR VORTAC..            5300
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6133 VOR Federal Airway V133 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*Traverse City, MI VORTAC......  Escanaba, MI VOR/DME...            5000
*Traverse City R-301--R-002....  Unusable BYD 10 NM BLO.            5000
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6144 VOR Federal Airway V144 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fort Wayne, IN VORTAC..........  Buzzi, OH FIX..........           *6000
    *3000--MOCA
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6152 VOR Federal Airway V152 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Kizer, FL FIX..................  Ormond Beach, FL VORTAC
    *2800--MOCA                  NE BND.................           *3600
                                 SW BND.................           *5000
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6157 VOR Federal Airway V157 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fayetteville, NC VOR/DME.......  Kinston, NC VORTAC.....           *2000
    *1900--MOCA
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6159 VOR Federal Airway V159 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Jupem, FL FIX..................  Treasure, FL VORTAC....            2600
Treasure, FL VORTAC............  *Presk, FL FIX.........            3000
    *2500--MRA
Walnut Ridge, AR VORTAC........  Dogwood, MO VORTAC.....           *3400
    *3000--MOCA
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6184 VOR Federal Airway V184 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Atlantic City, NJ VORTAC.......  Panze, NJ FIX..........            2100
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6190 VOR Federal Airway V190 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Marion, IL VOR/DME.............  Pocket City, IN VORTAC.           *5000
    *2000--MOCA
    *2300--GNSS MEA
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6193 VOR Federal Airway V193 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
White Cloud, MI VOR/DME........  Traverse City, MI                 *4000
                                  VORTAC.
*Traverse City R-188--R-207....  Unusable BYD 10 NM BLO.            4000
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6203 VOR Federal Airway V203 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dinny, NY FIX..................  Saranac Lake, NY VOR/              7000
                                  DME.
**Saranac Lake, NY VOR/DME.....  **Massena, NY VORTAC...          *10000
    *5100--MOCA
    *6000--GNSS MEA
    **Massena R-159 Unusable,
     Use Saranac Lake R-339
------------------------------------------------------------------------

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    Sec.   95.6213 VOR Federal Airway V213 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wilmington, NC VORTAC..........  Wallo, NC FIX..........           *8000
    *1600--MOCA
    *5000--GNSS MEA
Wallo, NC FIX..................  Josch, NC FIX
    *1700--MOCA                  S BND..................           *8000
    *2000--GNSS MEA              N BND..................           *6000
Josch, NC FIX..................  Ester, NC FIX
    *1700--MOCA                  S BND..................           *6000
    *2000--GNSS MEA              N BND..................           *3000
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6225 VOR Federal Airway V225 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Diddy, FL FIX..................  Treasure, FL VORTAC....            2000
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6229 VOR Federal Airway V229 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Atlantic City, NJ VORTAC.......  Panze, NJ FIX..........            2100
Hartford, CT VOR/DME...........  Gardner, MA VOR/DME....            3000
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6232 VOR Federal Airway V232 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Keating, PA VORTAC.............  Watso, PA FIX..........            4700
Watso, PA FIX..................  Milton, PA VORTAC......           *4000
    *2900--MOCA
Milton, PA VORTAC..............  Solberg, NJ VOR/DME....            4000
Solberg, NJ VOR/DME............  Tykes, NJ FIX..........            2300
Tykes, NJ FIX..................  Colts Neck, NJ VOR/DME.            2000
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6265 VOR Federal Airway V265 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Jamestown, NY VOR/DME..........  *Dunkirk, NY VORTAC....            4000
    *3400--MCA Dunkirk, NY
     VORTAC, S BND
Dunkirk, NY VORTAC.............  U.S. Canadian Border...           *3400
    *2000--MOCA
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6285 VOR Federal Airway V285 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Manistee, MI VOR/DME...........  *Traverse City, MI                *2800
                                  VORTAC.
*Traverse City R-228--R260.....  Unusable BYD 10 NM BLO.            4000
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6295 VOR Federal Airway V295 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Stoop, FL FIX..................  Treasure, FL VORTAC....            2000
Treasure, FL VORTAC............  Orlando, FL VORTAC.....           *2600
    *1600--MOCA
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6320 VOR Federal Airway V320 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*Traverse City, MI VORTAC......  Mount Pleasant, MI VOR/           *5000
                                  DME.
*Traverse City R-077--R-187....  Unusable BYD 10 NM BLO.            5000
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6370 VOR Federal Airway V370 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bands, CA FIX..................  *Palm Springs, CA                 13000
                                  VORTAC.
    *11800--MCA Palm Springs,
     CA VORTAC, W BND
    *6200--MCA Palm Springs, CA
     VORTAC, N BND
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6402 VOR Federal Airway V402 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tucumcari, NM VORTAC...........  Moser, TX FIX..........            6300
Moser, TX FIX..................  Panhandle, TX VORTAC...           *6000
    *5500--MOCA
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6418 VOR Federal Airway V418 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Salem, MI VORTAC...............  Bewel, OH FIX..........  *4000
    *2700--MOCA
    For That Airspace
     Over U.S. Territory.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6420 VOR Federal Airway V420 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Green Bay, WI VORTAC...........  *Traverse City, MI                 3500
                                  VORTAC.
*Traverse City R-261--R-300....  Unusable BYD 10 NM BLO.            3500
------------------------------------------------------------------------

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    Sec.   95.6429 VOR Federal Airway V429 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Marion, IL VOR/DME.............  Bible Grove, IL VORTAC.           *5000
    *2100--MOCA
    *2300--GNSS MEA
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6437 VOR Federal Airway V437 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Melbourne, FL VOR/DME..........  Awiny, FL FIX..........           *3000
    *1600--MOCA
Awiny, FL FIX..................  Ovido, FL FIX
                                 NW BND.................            5000
                                 SE BND.................            3000
Ovido, FL FIX..................  Kizer, FL FIX..........           *5000
    *2800--MOCA
Kizer, FL FIX..................  Ormond Beach, FL VORTAC
    *2800--MOCA                  SW BND.................           *5000
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                 NE BND.................           *3600
       Sec.   95.6508 VOR Federal Airway V508 Is Amended To Delete
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rugbb, KS FIX..................  Johnson County, KS VOR/            2600
                                  DME.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6537 VOR Federal Airway V537 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Stoop, FL FIX..................  Treasure, FL VORTAC....            2000
Treasure, FL VORTAC............  *Presk, FL FIX.........            3000
    *2500--MRA
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6566 VOR Federal Airway V566 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Knelt, LA FIX..................  Covex, LA FIX..........           *3500
    *1800--MOCA
Covex, LA FIX..................  Nuboy, LA FIX..........           *5000
    *1900--MOCA
Nuboy, LA FIX..................  Alexandria, LA VORTAC
                                 W BND..................            5000
                                 E BND..................            2000
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Sec.   95.6589 VOR Federal Airway V589 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Medicine Bow, WY VOR/DME.......  Alcos, WY FIX..........           10100
Alcos, WY FIX..................  Muddy Mountain, WY VOR/          *10000
                                  DME.
    *9400--MOCA
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.   95.6438 Alaska VOR Federal Airway V438 Is Amended To Read in Part
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Big Lake, AK VORTAC............  *Sures, AK FIX.........            7500
    *10000--MRA
Sures, AK FIX..................  Liber, AK FIX..........  **100
                                                                      00
    **8900--MOCA
    MEA is established
     with a gap in navigation
     signal coverage.
------------------------------------------------------------------------


 
                    From                                      To                        MEA             MAA
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                            Sec.   95.7001 Jet Routes
                             Sec.   95.7045 Jet Route J45 Is Amended To Read in Part
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Virginia Key, FL VOR/DME...................  Treasure, FL VORTAC................           18000           45000
Treasure, FL VORTAC........................  Ormond Beach, FL VORTAC............           18000           45000
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                             Sec.   95.7075 Jet Route J75 Is Amended To Read in Part
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
*Carmel, NY VOR/DME........................  *Nelie, CT FIX.....................           18000           45000
    *Radar required between Carmel and
     Nelie
Nelie, CT FIX..............................  Boston, MA VOR/DME.................           18000           45000
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                             Sec.   95.7079 Jet Route J79 Is Amended To Read in Part
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Palm Beach, FL VORTAC......................  Treasure, FL VORTAC................           18000           45000
Treasure, FL VORTAC........................  Ormond Beach, FL VORTAC............           18000           45000
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                                 Airway Segment                                          Changeover Points
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                    From                                      To                     Distance          From
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                               Sec.   95.8003 VOR Federal Airway Changeover Points
                                    V10 Is Amended To Delete Changeover Point
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Emporia, KS VORTAC.........................  Johnson County, KS VOR/DME.........              49         Emporia
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                    V12 Is Amended To Delete Changeover Point
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Emporia, KS VORTAC.........................  Johnson County, KS VOR/DME.........              49         Emporia
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                   V159 Is Amended To Delete Changeover Point
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Treasure, FL VORTAC........................  Orlando, FL VORTAC.................              32        Treasure
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                   V203 Is Amended To Delete Changeover Point
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Saranac Lake, NY VOR/DME...................  Massena, NY VORTAC.................              11    Saranac Lake
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                     V26 Is Amended To Add Changeover Point
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Montrose, CO VOR/DME.......................  Grand Junction, CO VOR/DME.........              23        Montrose
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                    V27 Is Amended To Delete Changeover Point
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fortuna, CA VORTAC.........................  Crescent City, CA VORTAC...........              30         Fortuna
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                                     V285 Is Amended To Add Changeover Point
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Manistee, MI VOR/DME.......................  Traverse City, MI VORTAC...........              29        Manistee
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[FR Doc. 2012-20812 Filed 8-22-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

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