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