Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-35 and V-276; Eastern United States, 18153-18154 [2014-06660]

Download as PDF 18153 Rules and Regulations Federal Register Vol. 79, No. 62 Tuesday, April 1, 2014 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. The Rule DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2013–0961; Airspace Docket No. 13–AEA–13] RIN 2120–AA66 Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V–35 and V–276; Eastern United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This action modifies VOR Federal airways V–35 and V–276 in the eastern United States. The FAA is taking this action due to the scheduled decommissioning of the Tyrone, PA, VORTAC facility, which provides navigation guidance for portions of the routes. DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, May 29, 2014. 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: Paul Gallant, Airspace Policy and Regulations Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES History On January 22, 2014, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend VOR Federal airways V–35 and V–276, Eastern United States (79 FR 3544); due to the decommissioning of the Tyrone, PA, VORTAC. This document also corrects a typographical error in the title block of the NPRM; VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:19 Mar 31, 2014 Jkt 232001 correcting VOR Federal Airway V–267 to V–276. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. One comment was received. The comment was not aeronautical in nature and was outside the scope of this rule. This action amends Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by modifying VOR Federal airways V–35 and V–276 due to the decommissioning of the Tyrone, PA, VORTAC facility. In light of the planned VORTAC decommissioning, the FAA conducted an analysis of the air traffic usage of V– 35 and V–276 and found that some segments of both airways experienced low utilization in the general area of the Tyrone VORTAC. Consequently, the FAA is removing the underutilized segments in both airways. Specifically, this action makes the following changes to the routes: V–35 is modified by eliminating the route segments from Morgantown, WV, through Indian Head, PA, Johnstown, PA, and Tyrone, PA to Phillipsburg, PA. The modified V–35 extends between Dolphin, FL, and Morgantown, WV; and between Phillipsburg, PA, and Syracuse, NY. V–276 is modified by eliminating the segments between Erie, PA, and the intersection of radials from the Phillipsburg, PA, and Ravine, PA, VORTACs (i.e., RASHE intersection). The modified V–276 now extends from the RASHE intersection, then proceeds along its currently charted track through Ravine, PA; Yardley, PA; and Robbinsville, NJ, to the intersection of the Robbinsville, NJ, 112° and the Coyle, NJ, 090° radials (i.e., the PREPI intersection). This action also makes a correction in the title block of the NPRM, to correct the inverted numbers of VOR Federal Airway from V–267 to V–276. Except for editorial changes, and the change noted above, this rule is the same as published in the NPRM. VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010 of FAA Order 7400.9X, dated August 7, 2013, and effective September 15, 2013, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The VOR Federal airways listed in this document will be subsequently published in the Order. PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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 because the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. 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 because it modifies the route structure as required to preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the eastern United States. 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,’’ paragraph 311a. This 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). E:\FR\FM\01APR1.SGM 01APR1 18154 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 62 / Tuesday, April 1, 2014 / Rules and Regulations History On November 21, 2013, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish controlled airspace at Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport, Sitka, AK (78 FR 69787). Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. Class E airspace designations are published in paragraphs 6002 and 6005, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9X, dated August 7, 2013, and effective September 15, 2013, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designation listed in this document will be published subsequently in this Order. Products Office found modification of the airspace necessary for the safety and management of aircraft departing and arriving under IFR operations at the airport. The segment of Class E surface area airspace southwest of the 4.1-mile radius of the airport is modified to 10 miles southwest of the airport. The segment of Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface southwest of the 6.6-mile radius of the airport is modified to 14 miles southwest of the airport, and the segment northwest of the 6.6-mile radius of the airport is modified to 29 miles northwest of the airport. The segments of controlled airspace west and southwest of the airport are removed as they are no longer required for aircraft arriving and departing under IFR operations. The FAA has determined 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 DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The FAA’s authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the U.S. Code. Subtitle 1, Section 106 discusses 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 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 controlled airspace at the Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport, Sitka, AK. The Rule This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 by modifying Class E surface area airspace and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Sitka Rocky Gutierrez, AK. After review of the airspace, the FAAs Western Terminal 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,’’ paragraph 311a. This airspace action is Adoption of the Amendment DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: Federal Aviation Administration PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS [Docket No. FAA–2013–0921; Airspace Docket No. 13–AAL–4] ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows: AGENCY: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959– 1963 Comp., p. 389. SUMMARY: § 71.1 [Amended] 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9X, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 7, 2013 and effective September 15, 2013, is amended as follows: * * * * * ■ Paragraph 6010 VOR Federal airways. V–35 From Dolphin, FL; INT Dolphin 266° and Cypress, FL, 110° radials; INT Cypress 110° and Lee County, FL, 138° radials; Lee County; INT Lee County 326° and St. Petersburg, FL, 152° radials; St. Petersburg; INT St. Petersburg 350° and Cross City, FL, 168° radials; Cross City; Greenville, FL; Pecan, GA; Macon, GA; INT Macon 005° and Athens, GA, 195° radials; Athens; Electric City, SC; Sugarloaf Mountain, NC; Holston Mountain, TN; Glade Spring, VA; Charleston, WV; INT Charleston 051° and Elkins, WV, 264° radials; Clarksburg, WV to Morgantown, WV. From Philipsburg, PA; Stonyfork, PA; Elmira, NY; to Syracuse, NY. The airspace below 2,000 feet MSL outside the United States is excluded. The portion outside the United States has no upper limit. V–276 From INT Philipsburg, PA 132° and Ravine, PA 279° radials; Ravine; Yardley, PA; Robbinsville, NJ; to INT Robbinsville 112° and Coyle, NJ, 090° radials. Issued in Washington, DC, on March 20, 2014. Gary A. Norek, Manager, Airspace Policy and Regulations Group. wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES [FR Doc. 2014–06660 Filed 3–31–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:19 Mar 31, 2014 Jkt 232001 14 CFR Part 71 Modification of Class E Airspace; Sitka, AK Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. This action modifies the Class E airspace at Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport, Sitka, AK. Controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate the new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures at the airport. This action enhances the safety and management of aircraft operations at the airport. DATES: Effective date, 0901 UTC, May 29, 2014. 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: Richard Roberts, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) 203–4517. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\01APR1.SGM 01APR1

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Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 62 / Tuesday, April 1, 2014 / Rules 
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2013-0961; Airspace Docket No. 13-AEA-13]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-35 and V-276; Eastern United 
States

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies VOR Federal airways V-35 and V-276 in the 
eastern United States. The FAA is taking this action due to the 
scheduled decommissioning of the Tyrone, PA, VORTAC facility, which 
provides navigation guidance for portions of the routes.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, May 29, 2014. 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: Paul Gallant, Airspace Policy and 
Regulations Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; 
telephone: (202) 267-8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On January 22, 2014, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend VOR Federal airways V-35 
and V-276, Eastern United States (79 FR 3544); due to the 
decommissioning of the Tyrone, PA, VORTAC. This document also corrects 
a typographical error in the title block of the NPRM; correcting VOR 
Federal Airway V-267 to V-276. Interested parties were invited to 
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on 
the proposal. One comment was received. The comment was not 
aeronautical in nature and was outside the scope of this rule.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 by modifying VOR Federal airways V-35 and V-276 due to the 
decommissioning of the Tyrone, PA, VORTAC facility. In light of the 
planned VORTAC decommissioning, the FAA conducted an analysis of the 
air traffic usage of V-35 and V-276 and found that some segments of 
both airways experienced low utilization in the general area of the 
Tyrone VORTAC. Consequently, the FAA is removing the underutilized 
segments in both airways. Specifically, this action makes the following 
changes to the routes:
    V-35 is modified by eliminating the route segments from Morgantown, 
WV, through Indian Head, PA, Johnstown, PA, and Tyrone, PA to 
Phillipsburg, PA. The modified V-35 extends between Dolphin, FL, and 
Morgantown, WV; and between Phillipsburg, PA, and Syracuse, NY.
    V-276 is modified by eliminating the segments between Erie, PA, and 
the intersection of radials from the Phillipsburg, PA, and Ravine, PA, 
VORTACs (i.e., RASHE intersection). The modified V-276 now extends from 
the RASHE intersection, then proceeds along its currently charted track 
through Ravine, PA; Yardley, PA; and Robbinsville, NJ, to the 
intersection of the Robbinsville, NJ, 112[deg] and the Coyle, NJ, 
090[deg] radials (i.e., the PREPI intersection). This action also makes 
a correction in the title block of the NPRM, to correct the inverted 
numbers of VOR Federal Airway from V-267 to V-276.
    Except for editorial changes, and the change noted above, this rule 
is the same as published in the NPRM.
    VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010 of FAA Order 
7400.9X, dated August 7, 2013, and effective September 15, 2013, which 
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The VOR Federal airways 
listed in this document will be subsequently published 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 because the anticipated impact 
is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that only affects air 
traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, 
when promulgated, does not have a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    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 
because it modifies the route structure as required to preserve the 
safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the eastern United 
States.

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,'' paragraph 311a. This 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).

[[Page 18154]]

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

0
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]

0
2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9X, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 7, 2013 and 
effective September 15, 2013, is amended as follows:
* * * * *

Paragraph 6010 VOR Federal airways.

V-35

    From Dolphin, FL; INT Dolphin 266[deg] and Cypress, FL, 110[deg] 
radials; INT Cypress 110[deg] and Lee County, FL, 138[deg] radials; 
Lee County; INT Lee County 326[deg] and St. Petersburg, FL, 152[deg] 
radials; St. Petersburg; INT St. Petersburg 350[deg] and Cross City, 
FL, 168[deg] radials; Cross City; Greenville, FL; Pecan, GA; Macon, 
GA; INT Macon 005[deg] and Athens, GA, 195[deg] radials; Athens; 
Electric City, SC; Sugarloaf Mountain, NC; Holston Mountain, TN; 
Glade Spring, VA; Charleston, WV; INT Charleston 051[deg] and 
Elkins, WV, 264[deg] radials; Clarksburg, WV to Morgantown, WV. From 
Philipsburg, PA; Stonyfork, PA; Elmira, NY; to Syracuse, NY. The 
airspace below 2,000 feet MSL outside the United States is excluded. 
The portion outside the United States has no upper limit.

V-276

    From INT Philipsburg, PA 132[deg] and Ravine, PA 279[deg] 
radials; Ravine; Yardley, PA; Robbinsville, NJ; to INT Robbinsville 
112[deg] and Coyle, NJ, 090[deg] radials.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on March 20, 2014.
Gary A. Norek,
Manager, Airspace Policy and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2014-06660 Filed 3-31-14; 8:45 am]
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