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Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
(4) For all model helicopters, perform a
functional test of each MPAI after relocating
the MPAI power supply circuit breaker.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Safety Management
Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this
AD. Send your proposal to: George Schwab,
Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management
Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 2601
Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137;
telephone (817) 222–5110; email
george.schwab@faa.gov.
(2) For operations conducted under a 14
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
you notify your principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office or
certificate holding district office, before
operating any aircraft complying with this
AD through an AMOC.
(f) Special Flight Permits
Special flight permits are prohibited for
flights into known icing conditions.
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2014–10–03 Airbus Helicopters (Type
Certificate previously held by
Eurocopter France): Amendment 39–
17850; Docket No. FAA–2014–0306;
Directorate Identifier 2013–SW–046–AD.
(a) Applicability
This AD applies to Model AS332L1
helicopters, serial number (S/N) 2774, and
Model EC225LP helicopters, S/N 2600, 2623,
2645, 2656, 2659, 2663, 2666, 2670, 2673,
2685, 2691, 2692, 2693, 2702, 2715, 2716,
2721, 2725, 2739, 2744, 2747, 2753, 2756,
2759, 2767, 2779, and 2794, certificated in
any category.
(h) Additional Information
The subject of this AD is addressed in
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
No. 2013–0173, dated August 1, 2013. You
may view the EASA AD on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov in Docket No.
FAA–2014–0306.
(b) Unsafe Condition
This AD defines the unsafe condition as
engine ice ingestion during flight, which
could result in complete loss of engine thrust
and possible loss of control of the helicopter.
(i) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
Code: 3097: Ice/Rain Protection System
Wiring.
(c) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective June 11, 2014.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No.
AS332–30.00.74, Revision 0, dated July 31,
2013.
(ii) Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No.
EC225–30A032, Revision 0, dated July 31,
2013.
(3) For Eurocopter service information
identified in this AD, contact Airbus
Helicopters, Inc., 2701 N. Forum Drive,
Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972)
641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641–
3775; or at https://
www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub.
(4) You may view this service information
at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd.,
Room 663, Fort Worth, Texas 76137. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
(202) 741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
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(d) Compliance
You are responsible for performing each
action required by this AD within the
specified compliance time unless it has
already been accomplished prior to that time.
(e) Required Actions
Before flight into known icing conditions:
(1) For Model AS332L1 helicopter, S/N
2774, relocate the engine 1 Multi-Purpose Air
Intake (MPAI) power supply circuit breaker
as described in the Accomplishment
Instructions, paragraph 3.B.2., and Figures 1,
2, and 3 of Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin
(ASB) No. AS332–30.00.74, Revision 0, dated
July 31, 2013.
(2) For Model EC225LP helicopters, S/N
2600, 2623, 2645, 2656, 2659, 2663, 2666,
2670, 2673, and 2693, relocate the engine 2
MPAI power supply circuit breaker as
described in the Accomplishment
Instructions, paragraph 3.B.2.a., and Figures
1 and 2 of Eurocopter ASB No. EC225–
30A032, Revision 0, dated July 31, 2013.
(3) For Model EC225LP helicopters, S/N
2685, 2691, 2692, 2702, 2715, 2716, 2721,
2725, 2739, 2744, 2747, 2753, 2756, 2759,
2767, 2779, and 2794, relocate the engine 2
MPAI power supply circuit breaker as
described in the Accomplishment
Instructions, paragraph 3.B.2.b., and Figures
1 and 3 of Eurocopter ASB No. EC225–
30A032.
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Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 6,
2014.
Kim Smith,
Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2013–1062; Airspace
Docket No. 13–ACE–3]
RIN 2120–AA66
Modification of Air Traffic Service
(ATS) Routes; North Central United
States
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action modifies three Jet
Routes (J–45, J–151, and J–233) and a
high altitude area navigation (RNAV)
route (Q–19). The FAA is taking this
action due to a service restriction of the
Des Moines, IA (DSM), VHF
Omnidirectional Range (VOR)/Tactical
Air Navigation (VORTAC) facility that
provides navigation guidance for a
portion of the ATS routes identified.
DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, July
24, 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:
Colby Abbott, 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:
History
On Wednesday, January 22, 2014, the
FAA published in the Federal Register
a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM) to modify J–45, J–151, J–233,
and Q–19 in the vicinity of the DSM
VORTAC, Des Moines, IA (79 FR 3545).
Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on this
proposal to the FAA. No comments
were received in response to the NPRM.
Differences From the NPRM
Subsequent to publication of the
NPRM, an error in the J–233 route
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description format was identified.
Airway and route legal descriptions are
published in FAA Order 7400.9X,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points. Current format guidelines for
these legal descriptions require that the
order of points in a description be listed
from ‘‘south-to-north’’ or from ‘‘west-toeast,’’ as applicable. The description for
J–233 in the NPRM listed the points
from ‘‘north-to-south,’’ in error. The rule
simply reverses the order of the points
listed for J–233 to a ‘‘south-to-north’’
format for standardization. The route
structure is unchanged from that
proposed in the NPRM.
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The Rule
This action amends Title 14, Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by
modifying Jet Routes J–45, J–151, and J–
233, and high altitude RNAV route Q–
19. The DSM, VOR radial restrictions
have made this action necessary. The
route modifications are outlined below.
J–45: J–45 extends between Virginia
Key, FL, and Aberdeen, SD. The route
segment between the St Louis, MO
(STL), and DSM VORTACs is relocated
over the Kirksville, MO (IRK), VORTAC
and extended approximately four
nautical miles (NM) to restore navigable
route structure using serviceable DSM
VOR radials.
J–151: J–151 extends between Cross
City, FL, and Whitehall, MT. The route
segment between STL and O’Neil, NE
(ONL), VORTACs is realigned over the
IRK and Omaha, NE (OVR), VORTACs,
providing a nearly direct routing from
STL to ONL and reducing the route
segment by 12.5 NM.
J–233: J–233 extends between STL
and Waterloo, IA (ALO). The route is
realigned over the IRK VORTAC to
resolve an extended service volume
flight check failure impacting the
navigable use of the route.
Q–19: Q–19 extends between
Nashville, TN (BNA), and the PLESS fix,
overlying a portion of J–45. The route is
extended northwest from the PLESS fix
over the STL VORTAC to the DSM
VORTAC, retaining a direct routing
capability between STL and DSM for
aircraft capable of flying RNAV routes.
The navigation aid radials cited in the
proposed Jet Route and high altitude
RNAV route descriptions below, are
stated relative to True north.
Jet Routes are published in paragraph
2004 and high altitude RNAV routes (Q)
are published in paragraph 2006,
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 Jet Routes and high altitude
RNAV route 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 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 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 as
it modifies the route structure as
necessary to preserve the safe and
efficient flow of air traffic within the
NAS.
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 not
expected to cause any potentially
significant environmental impacts, and
no extraordinary circumstances exist
that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
Adoption of the Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
REPORTING POINTS
1. The authority citation for part 71
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113,
40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–
1963 Comp., p. 389.
§ 71.1
[Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9X,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 7, 2013 and
effective September 15, 2013, is
amended as follows:
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Paragraph 2004
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Paragraph 2006 United States Area
Navigation Routes.
(Lat. 37°48′35″ N., long. 88°57′48″ W.)
(Lat. 38°51′38″ N., long. 90°28′57″ W.)
VORTAC
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J–233 [Amended]
From St. Louis, MO; Kirksville, MO; to
Waterloo, IA.
(Lat. 36°08′13″ N., long. 86°41′05″ W.)
Fix
VORTAC
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J–151 [Amended]
From Cross City, FL; Vulcan, AL;
Farmington, MO; St. Louis, MO; Kirksville,
MO; Omaha, NE; O’Neil, NE; Rapid City, SD;
Billings, MT; INT Billings 266° and
Whitehall, MT, 103° radials; to Whitehall.
Q–19 Nashville, TN (BNA) to Aberdeen, SD (ABR) [Amended]
Nashville, TN
(BNA)
PLESS, IL
St. Louis, MO
(STL)
Des Moines, IA
(DSM)
Jet Routes.
J–45 [Amended]
From Virginia Key, FL; INT Virginia Key
014° and Treasure, FL, 143° radials; Treasure;
INT Treasure 330° and Ormond Beach, FL,
183° radials; Ormond Beach; Craig, FL; Alma,
GA; Macon, GA; Atlanta, GA; Nashville, TN;
St Louis, MO; Kirksville, MO; Des Moines,
IA; Sioux Falls, SD; to Aberdeen, SD.
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(FSD)
Aberdeen, SD
(ABR)
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0922; Airspace
Docket No. 13–AWA–5]
RIN 2120–AA66
Modification of the Philadelphia, PA,
Class B Airspace Area
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action amends the
description of Area G of the
Philadelphia Class B airspace area to
correct a design error that resulted in
the Class B airspace boundary being
published 2.1 nautical miles (NM) larger
on the southeast side of the area than
intended. There are no other changes to
the Philadelphia Class B airspace area.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, July 24,
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
The FAA published in the Federal
Register a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to modify Area G of
the Philadelphia, PA, Class B airspace
area (78 FR 76779, December 19, 2013).
Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the
proposal. No comments were received.
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(Lat. 43°38′58″ N., long. 96°46′52″ W.)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 45°25′02″ N., long. 98°22′07″ W.)
The Rule
Issued in Washington, DC, on May 19,
2014.
Gary A. Norek,
Manager, Airspace Policy and Regulations
Group.
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The FAA is amending Title 14 Code
of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
to correct two points used to define the
boundaries of Area G in the description
of the Philadelphia Class B airspace
area. Specifically, the point that reads
‘‘. . .the intersection of the PHL 20-mile
radius and the 136° bearing from
PHL. . .’’ is changed to read ‘‘. . .the
intersection of the 17.9-mile radius and
the 138° bearing from PHL. . . .’’ This
point appears in two places in the Area
G description. In addition, the point that
reads ‘‘. . .the intersection of the PHL
20-mile radius and the 120° bearing
from PHL. . .’’ is changed to read
‘‘. . .the intersection of the 20-mile
radius and the 118° bearing from PHL.
. . .’’ This point appears once in the
Area G description. This change results
in a small reduction in the lateral
dimensions of Class B airspace,
southeast of Philadelphia International
Airport, near the Cross Keys Airport, NJ
(17N). This action does not modify any
other parts of the Philadelphia Class B
airspace area.
Class B airspace areas are published
in paragraph 3000 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 B airspace area listed in
this document will be published
subsequently in the Order.
The FAA has determined that this
regulation only involves an established
body of technical regulations for which
frequent and routine amendments are
necessary to keep them operationally
current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is
not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’
under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not
a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Department of
Transportation (DOT) Regulatory
Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034;
February 26, 1979); and (3) does not
warrant preparation of a regulatory
evaluation as the anticipated impact is
so minimal. Since this is a routine
matter that only affects air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule will not have a
significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code.
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator.
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Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
promulgated under the authority
described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
section, the FAA is charged with
prescribing regulations to assign the use
of the airspace necessary to ensure the
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
airspace. This regulation is within the
scope of that authority as it makes
editorial corrections to an existing Class
B airspace description to maintain
accuracy.
Regulatory Evaluation Summary
Changes to federal regulations must
undergo several economic analyses.
First, Executive Order 12866 and
Executive Order 13563 direct that each
Federal agency shall propose or adopt a
regulation only upon a reasoned
determination that the benefits of the
intended regulation justify its costs.
Second, the Regulatory Flexibility Act
of 1980 (Public Law 96–354) requires
agencies to analyze the economic
impact of regulatory changes on small
entities. Third, the Trade Agreements
Act (Pub. L. 96–39) prohibits agencies
from setting standards that create
unnecessary obstacles to the foreign
commerce of the United States. In
developing U.S. standards, the Trade
Act requires agencies to consider
international standards and, where
appropriate, that they be the basis of
U.S. standards. Fourth, the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L.
104–4) requires agencies to prepare a
written assessment of the costs, benefits,
and other effects of proposed or final
rules that include a Federal mandate
likely to result in the expenditure by
State, local, or tribal governments, in the
aggregate, or by the private sector, of
$100 million or more annually (adjusted
for inflation with base year of 1995).
This portion of the preamble
summarizes the FAA’s analysis of the
economic impacts of this final rule.
Department of Transportation Order
DOT 2100.5 prescribes policies and
procedures for simplification, analysis,
and review of regulations. If the
expected cost impact is so minimal that
a final rule does not warrant a full
evaluation, this order permits that a
statement to that effect and the basis for
it to be included in the preamble if a full
regulatory evaluation of the cost and
benefits is not prepared. Such a
determination has been made for this
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2013-1062; Airspace Docket No. 13-ACE-3]
RIN 2120-AA66
Modification of Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes; North Central
United States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action modifies three Jet Routes (J-45, J-151, and J-233)
and a high altitude area navigation (RNAV) route (Q-19). The FAA is
taking this action due to a service restriction of the Des Moines, IA
(DSM), VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR)/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC)
facility that provides navigation guidance for a portion of the ATS
routes identified.
DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, July 24, 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: Colby Abbott, 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 Wednesday, January 22, 2014, the FAA published in the Federal
Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify J-45, J-151,
J-233, and Q-19 in the vicinity of the DSM VORTAC, Des Moines, IA (79
FR 3545). Interested parties were invited to participate in this
rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on this proposal to
the FAA. No comments were received in response to the NPRM.
Differences From the NPRM
Subsequent to publication of the NPRM, an error in the J-233 route
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description format was identified. Airway and route legal descriptions
are published in FAA Order 7400.9X, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points. Current format guidelines for these legal descriptions require
that the order of points in a description be listed from ``south-to-
north'' or from ``west-to-east,'' as applicable. The description for J-
233 in the NPRM listed the points from ``north-to-south,'' in error.
The rule simply reverses the order of the points listed for J-233 to a
``south-to-north'' format for standardization. The route structure is
unchanged from that proposed in the NPRM.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by modifying Jet Routes J-45, J-151, and J-233, and high
altitude RNAV route Q-19. The DSM, VOR radial restrictions have made
this action necessary. The route modifications are outlined below.
J-45: J-45 extends between Virginia Key, FL, and Aberdeen, SD. The
route segment between the St Louis, MO (STL), and DSM VORTACs is
relocated over the Kirksville, MO (IRK), VORTAC and extended
approximately four nautical miles (NM) to restore navigable route
structure using serviceable DSM VOR radials.
J-151: J-151 extends between Cross City, FL, and Whitehall, MT. The
route segment between STL and O'Neil, NE (ONL), VORTACs is realigned
over the IRK and Omaha, NE (OVR), VORTACs, providing a nearly direct
routing from STL to ONL and reducing the route segment by 12.5 NM.
J-233: J-233 extends between STL and Waterloo, IA (ALO). The route
is realigned over the IRK VORTAC to resolve an extended service volume
flight check failure impacting the navigable use of the route.
Q-19: Q-19 extends between Nashville, TN (BNA), and the PLESS fix,
overlying a portion of J-45. The route is extended northwest from the
PLESS fix over the STL VORTAC to the DSM VORTAC, retaining a direct
routing capability between STL and DSM for aircraft capable of flying
RNAV routes.
The navigation aid radials cited in the proposed Jet Route and high
altitude RNAV route descriptions below, are stated relative to True
north.
Jet Routes are published in paragraph 2004 and high altitude RNAV
routes (Q) are published in paragraph 2006, 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 Jet Routes and high
altitude RNAV route 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 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 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
as it modifies the route structure as necessary to preserve the safe
and efficient flow of air traffic within the NAS.
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 not expected to cause any
potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary
circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental
assessment.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
Adoption of the Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS
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1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854,
24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.
Sec. 71.1 [Amended]
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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9X,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 7, 2013 and
effective September 15, 2013, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes.
J-45 [Amended]
From Virginia Key, FL; INT Virginia Key 014[deg] and Treasure,
FL, 143[deg] radials; Treasure; INT Treasure 330[deg] and Ormond
Beach, FL, 183[deg] radials; Ormond Beach; Craig, FL; Alma, GA;
Macon, GA; Atlanta, GA; Nashville, TN; St Louis, MO; Kirksville, MO;
Des Moines, IA; Sioux Falls, SD; to Aberdeen, SD.
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J-151 [Amended]
From Cross City, FL; Vulcan, AL; Farmington, MO; St. Louis, MO;
Kirksville, MO; Omaha, NE; O'Neil, NE; Rapid City, SD; Billings, MT;
INT Billings 266[deg] and Whitehall, MT, 103[deg] radials; to
Whitehall.
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J-233 [Amended]
From St. Louis, MO; Kirksville, MO; to Waterloo, IA.
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Paragraph 2006 United States Area Navigation Routes.
Q-19 Nashville, TN (BNA) to Aberdeen, SD (ABR) [Amended]
Nashville, TN (BNA) VORTAC (Lat. 36[deg]08'13'' N., long. 86[deg]41'05'' W.)
PLESS, IL Fix (Lat. 37[deg]48'35'' N., long. 88[deg]57'48'' W.)
St. Louis, MO (STL) VORTAC (Lat. 38[deg]51'38'' N., long. 90[deg]28'57'' W.)
Des Moines, IA (DSM) VORTAC (Lat. 41[deg]26'15'' N., long. 93[deg]38'55'' W.)
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Sioux Falls, SD (FSD) VORTAC (Lat. 43[deg]38'58'' N., long. 96[deg]46'52'' W.)
Aberdeen, SD (ABR) VOR/DME (Lat. 45[deg]25'02'' N., long. 98[deg]22'07'' W.)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on May 19, 2014.
Gary A. Norek,
Manager, Airspace Policy and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2014-11999 Filed 5-23-14; 8:45 am]
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