Amendment of Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes in the Vicinity of Nabb, IN, 48032-48034 [2014-19210]
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on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at http:/www.regulations.go
v#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-1068; or
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
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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2014–15–20 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment
39–17923. Docket No. FAA–2013–1068;
Directorate Identifier 2013–NM–196–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective September 19,
2014.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model
DHC–8–400, –401, and –402 airplanes,
certificated in any category, serial numbers
4001 through 4446 inclusive.
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 36, Pneumatic.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of failure
of the high pressure shutoff valves (HPSOVs)
causing the timer and monitor unit (TMU) to
become inoperative since the HPSOV and the
TMU are on the same circuit breaker. We are
issuing this AD to prevent an inoperative
TMU, which could result in the loss of the
automatic de-icing mode, and lead to an
increased workload for the flight crew and
loss of control of the airplane.
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(f) Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions
required by this AD performed within the
compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
(g) Segregation of the HPSOV Power Supply
From the TMU
Within 2,000 flight hours or 12 months
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs first: Do a wiring modification to
segregate the HPSOV power supply from the
TMU, by incorporating Bombardier ModSum
Package 4–110595, Revision C, dated May 14,
2013, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 84–36–04, Revision B, dated
January 2, 2014.
(h) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those
actions were performed before the effective
date of this AD using Bombardier Service
Bulletin 84–36–04, dated March 13, 2013; or
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–36–04,
Revision A, dated April 17, 2013.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal
inspector or local Flight Standards District
Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the New York ACO, send it to
ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing
Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO,
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7300; fax
516–794–5531. Before using any approved
AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,
the manager of the local flight standards
district officecertificate holding district
office. The AMOC approval letter must
specifically reference this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,
Engine and Propeller Directorate, FAA; or
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or
Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design Approval
Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO,
the approval must include the DAOauthorized signature.
(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2013–27, dated
September 25, 2013, for related information.
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
on the Internet at http:/www.regulations.gov
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-1068-0002.
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference may
be viewed at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD.
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(k) 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 this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–36–04,
Revision B, dated January 2, 2014.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series
Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard,
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada;
telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375–4539;
email thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com;
Internet http:/www.bombardier.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(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: http:/
www.archives.govfederal-registercfribrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 18,
2014.
John P. Piccola,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0368; Airspace
Docket No. 13–AGL–26]
RIN 2120–AA66
Amendment of Air Traffic Service
(ATS) Routes in the Vicinity of Nabb,
IN
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action modifies four
VOR Federal airways (V–44, V–47,
V–49, and V–51) in the vicinity of Nabb,
IN. The Nabb, IN (ABB), VHF
Omnidirectional Range (VOR)/Tactical
Air Navigation (VORTAC) facility that
provides navigation guidance for a
portion of the airways listed was
damaged beyond repair by a tornado in
2012.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC,
November 13, 2014. The Director of the
SUMMARY:
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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.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9X,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can
be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/
air_traffic/publications/. The Order is
also available for inspection 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/code_of_federalregulations/ibr_locations.html.
FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on
September 15. For further information,
you can contact the Airspace Policy and
Regulations Group, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: 202–267–8783.
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 March 2, 2012, the Nabb, IN
(ABB), VHF Omni-directional Range
(VOR)/Tactical Air Navigation
(VORTAC) navigation aid (NAVAID)
was damaged by a tornado. A Notice to
Airmen (NOTAM) was published the
following day documenting the ABB
VORTAC being out of service and has
remained published to present. The
Louisville B Service Support Center,
Eastern Service Area Technical
Operations, evaluated the ABB
VORTAC and determined that it was
damaged beyond repair and the cost to
replace it would be prohibitive. Based
on the cost analysis to repair or replace
the ABB VORTAC, and the availability
of existing adjacent area navigation
routes and VOR Federal airways in the
area supported by the ABB VORTAC,
the FAA made a determination to
decommission the ABB VORTAC.
As a result of the ABB VORTAC being
decommissioned, the four VOR Federal
airways V–44, V–47, V–49, and V–51
require amendment actions. The FAA is
modifying these airways by removing
the route segments previously
supported by the ABB VORTAC due to
insufficient ground-based navigation aid
coverage. The modifications will result
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in non-continuous route structures for
these airways; however, there are other
existing adjacent routes and airways
available for aircraft flying in the area of
the route segments being removed.
Since this action merely involves
editorial changes by removing reference
to the NAVAID in the legal descriptions
of the above VOR Federal Airways, and
does not involve a change in the
dimensions or operating requirements of
that airspace, notice and public
procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are
unnecessary.
The Rule
The FAA is amending Title 14, Code
of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
to modify VOR Federal airways V–44,
V–47, V–49, and V–51. The ABB
VORTAC being damaged beyond repair
in March 2012, NOTAMed out of
service since then, and scheduled to be
decommissioned has made this action
necessary. The route modifications are
outlined below.
V–44: V–44 extends between the
Columbia, MO, VOR and Albany, NY,
VORTAC. This action removes the route
segment between the Samsville, IL, VOR
and the Falmouth, KY, VOR.
V–47: V–47 extends between the Pine
Bluff, AR, VOR and Waterville, OH,
VOR. This action removes the route
segment between the Pocket City, IN,
VORTAC and the Cincinnati, OH,
VORTAC.
V–49: V–49 extends between the
Vulcan, AL, VORTAC and Mystic, KY
(MYS), VOR. This action terminates the
airway at the Mystic, KY, VOR by
removing the route segment between the
MYS VOR and the ABB VORTAC.
V–51: V–51 extends between Pahokee,
FL, VORTAC and Chicago Heights, IL,
VORTAC. This action removes the route
segment between the Louisville, KY,
VORTAC and the Shelbyville, IN,
VORTAC.
The navigation aid radials cited in the
VOR Federal airway descriptions are
stated relative to True north.
Domestic VOR Federal airways are
published in paragraph 6010(a) 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 would 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
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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.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
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:
Internal Revenue Service
Paragraph 6010(a)
Airways
Retail Inventory Method
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V–44
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26 CFR Part 1
[TD 9688]
RIN 1545–BJ64
Domestic VOR Federal
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Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
Treasury.
ACTION: Final regulations.
AGENCY:
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[Amended]
From Columbia, MO; INT Columbia 131°
and Foristell, MO, 262° radials; Foristell;
Centralia, IL; to Samsville, IL. From
Falmouth, KY; York, KY; Parkersburg, WV;
Morgantown, WV; Martinsburg, WV; INT
Martinsburg 094° and Baltimore, MD, 300°
radials; Baltimore; INT Baltimore 122° and
Sea Isle, NJ, 267° radials; Sea Isle; INT Sea
Isle 040° and Deer Park, NY, 209° radials;
Deer Park; INT Deer Park 041° and
Bridgeport, CT, 133° radials; Bridgeport; INT
Bridgeport 324° and Pawling, NY, 160°
radials; Pawling; INT Pawling 342° and
Albany, NY, 181° radials; to Albany. The
airspace within R–4001B, R–5002A, R–
5002B, and R–5002E is excluded when
active. The airspace within V–139 and V–308
airways is excluded. The airspace below
2,000 feet MSL outside the United States is
excluded.
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V–47
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[Amended]
From Pine Bluff, AR; Gilmore, AR;
Dyersburg, TN; Cunningham, KY; to Pocket
City, IN. From Cincinnati, OH; Rosewood,
OH; Flag City, OH; to Waterville, OH.
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V–49
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[Amended]
From Vulcan, AL; Decatur, AL; Nashville,
TN; Bowling Green, KY; to Mystic, KY.
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V–51
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[Amended]
From Pahokee, FL; INT Pahokee 010°and
Treasure, FL, 193° radials; Treasure; INT
Treasure 330°and Ormond Beach, FL, 183°
radials; Ormond Beach; Craig, FL; Alma, GA;
Dublin, GA; Athens, GA; INT Athens
340°and Harris, GA, 148° radials; Harris;
Hinch Mountain, TN; Livingston, TN; to
Louisville, KY. From Shelbyville, IN; INT
Shelbyville 313° and Boiler, IN, 136° radials;
Boiler; to Chicago Heights, IL.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on August 7,
2014.
Gary A. Norek,
Manager, Airspace Policy and Regulations
Group.
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This document contains final
regulations relating to the retail
inventory method of accounting. The
regulations restate and clarify the
computation of ending inventory values
under the retail inventory method and
provide a special rule for certain
taxpayers that receive margin protection
payments or vendor allowances that are
required to reduce only cost of goods
sold. The regulations affect taxpayers
that are retailers and use a retail
inventory method.
DATES: Effective Date: These regulations
are effective on August 15, 2014.
Applicability Date: For date of
applicability, see § 1.471–8(f).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Christopher Call, (202) 317–7007 (not a
toll-free number).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
Background
This document contains final
regulations that amend the Income Tax
Regulations (26 CFR part 1) relating to
the retail inventory method of
accounting under § 1.471–8 of the
Income Tax Regulations. On October 7,
2011, a notice of proposed rulemaking
(REG–125949–10) was published in the
Federal Register (76 FR 62327). A
public hearing was not requested or
held. No comments were received
during the comment period. Three
comments were received after the end of
the comment period and were
considered, as discussed later in this
preamble. The proposed regulations are
adopted as amended by this Treasury
decision.
Summary of Comments and
Explanation of Revisions
Section 471 of the Internal Revenue
Code provides that a taxpayer’s method
of accounting for inventories must
clearly reflect income. Section 1.471–
2(c) provides that the bases of inventory
valuation most commonly used and
meeting the requirements of section 471
are (1) cost and (2) cost or market,
whichever is lower (LCM). Section
1.471–3 provides rules for determining
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inventories at cost. Section 1.471–4
provides rules for determining
inventories at lower of cost or market.
Section 1.471–8 of the regulations
contains rules specific to retailers,
allowing them to approximate cost or
LCM of the goods in their ending
inventory by using the retail inventory
method. Under the retail inventory
method, a taxpayer computes the value
of ending inventory by multiplying a
cost complement by the retail selling
prices of the goods on hand at the end
of the taxable year. The numerator of the
cost complement is the value of
beginning inventory plus the cost of
purchases during the taxable year, and
the denominator is the retail selling
prices of beginning inventory plus the
initial retail selling prices of purchases.
For taxpayers using the retail inventory
method to value inventories at cost
(retail cost method), the denominator of
the cost complement is adjusted for all
permanent markups and markdowns.
Taxpayers using the retail inventory
method to value inventories at LCM
(retail LCM method) generally do not
make adjustments to the denominator
for markdowns.
The proposed regulations provided
that a taxpayer using the retail LCM
method may not reduce the numerator
of the cost complement by the amount
of an allowance, discount, or price
rebate that is related to or intended to
compensate for a permanent reduction
in the taxpayer’s retail selling price of
inventory, often called a margin
protection payment or a markdown
allowance. The proposed regulations
also provided that a taxpayer using the
retail inventory method (whether
valuing inventories at LCM or at cost)
may not reduce the numerator of the
cost complement by the amount of a
sales-based vendor allowance.
Commenters suggested that taxpayers
using the retail LCM method to value
inventories should reduce the
numerator of the cost complement for
all vendor allowances and discounts,
including margin protection payments
and sales-based vendor allowances (but
should not be required to reduce the
denominator by the related price
reduction), because all allowances and
discounts reduce the cost of inventory
and allow retailers to achieve their
margin goals. The commenters asserted
that if the numerator of the cost
complement is not reduced for margin
protection payments and sales-based
vendor allowances, taxpayers’ income
will not be clearly reflected, the
economics of the underlying business
transaction will be ignored, and small
retailers would be adversely affected.
The commenters suggested that small
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2014-0368; Airspace Docket No. 13-AGL-26]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes in the Vicinity of
Nabb, IN
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action modifies four VOR Federal airways (V-44, V-47, V-
49, and V-51) in the vicinity of Nabb, IN. The Nabb, IN (ABB), VHF
Omnidirectional Range (VOR)/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) facility
that provides navigation guidance for a portion of the airways listed
was damaged beyond repair by a tornado in 2012.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, November 13, 2014. The Director of the
[[Page 48033]]
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.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9X, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. The Order is also available for
inspection 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/code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_locations.html.
FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on September 15. For further
information, you can contact the Airspace Policy and Regulations Group,
Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20591; telephone: 202-267-8783.
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 March 2, 2012, the Nabb, IN (ABB), VHF Omni-directional Range
(VOR)/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) navigation aid (NAVAID) was
damaged by a tornado. A Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) was published the
following day documenting the ABB VORTAC being out of service and has
remained published to present. The Louisville B Service Support Center,
Eastern Service Area Technical Operations, evaluated the ABB VORTAC and
determined that it was damaged beyond repair and the cost to replace it
would be prohibitive. Based on the cost analysis to repair or replace
the ABB VORTAC, and the availability of existing adjacent area
navigation routes and VOR Federal airways in the area supported by the
ABB VORTAC, the FAA made a determination to decommission the ABB
VORTAC.
As a result of the ABB VORTAC being decommissioned, the four VOR
Federal airways V-44, V-47, V-49, and V-51 require amendment actions.
The FAA is modifying these airways by removing the route segments
previously supported by the ABB VORTAC due to insufficient ground-based
navigation aid coverage. The modifications will result in non-
continuous route structures for these airways; however, there are other
existing adjacent routes and airways available for aircraft flying in
the area of the route segments being removed. Since this action merely
involves editorial changes by removing reference to the NAVAID in the
legal descriptions of the above VOR Federal Airways, and does not
involve a change in the dimensions or operating requirements of that
airspace, notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are
unnecessary.
The Rule
The FAA is amending Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 to modify VOR Federal airways V-44, V-47, V-49, and V-51. The
ABB VORTAC being damaged beyond repair in March 2012, NOTAMed out of
service since then, and scheduled to be decommissioned has made this
action necessary. The route modifications are outlined below.
V-44: V-44 extends between the Columbia, MO, VOR and Albany, NY,
VORTAC. This action removes the route segment between the Samsville,
IL, VOR and the Falmouth, KY, VOR.
V-47: V-47 extends between the Pine Bluff, AR, VOR and Waterville,
OH, VOR. This action removes the route segment between the Pocket City,
IN, VORTAC and the Cincinnati, OH, VORTAC.
V-49: V-49 extends between the Vulcan, AL, VORTAC and Mystic, KY
(MYS), VOR. This action terminates the airway at the Mystic, KY, VOR by
removing the route segment between the MYS VOR and the ABB VORTAC.
V-51: V-51 extends between Pahokee, FL, VORTAC and Chicago Heights,
IL, VORTAC. This action removes the route segment between the
Louisville, KY, VORTAC and the Shelbyville, IN, VORTAC.
The navigation aid radials cited in the VOR Federal airway
descriptions are stated relative to True north.
Domestic VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) 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 would 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.
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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 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways
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V-44 [Amended]
From Columbia, MO; INT Columbia 131[deg] and Foristell, MO,
262[deg] radials; Foristell; Centralia, IL; to Samsville, IL. From
Falmouth, KY; York, KY; Parkersburg, WV; Morgantown, WV;
Martinsburg, WV; INT Martinsburg 094[deg] and Baltimore, MD,
300[deg] radials; Baltimore; INT Baltimore 122[deg] and Sea Isle,
NJ, 267[deg] radials; Sea Isle; INT Sea Isle 040[deg] and Deer Park,
NY, 209[deg] radials; Deer Park; INT Deer Park 041[deg] and
Bridgeport, CT, 133[deg] radials; Bridgeport; INT Bridgeport
324[deg] and Pawling, NY, 160[deg] radials; Pawling; INT Pawling
342[deg] and Albany, NY, 181[deg] radials; to Albany. The airspace
within R-4001B, R-5002A, R-5002B, and R-5002E is excluded when
active. The airspace within V-139 and V-308 airways is excluded. The
airspace below 2,000 feet MSL outside the United States is excluded.
* * * * *
V-47 [Amended]
From Pine Bluff, AR; Gilmore, AR; Dyersburg, TN; Cunningham, KY;
to Pocket City, IN. From Cincinnati, OH; Rosewood, OH; Flag City,
OH; to Waterville, OH.
* * * * *
V-49 [Amended]
From Vulcan, AL; Decatur, AL; Nashville, TN; Bowling Green, KY;
to Mystic, KY.
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V-51 [Amended]
From Pahokee, FL; INT Pahokee 010[deg]and Treasure, FL, 193[deg]
radials; Treasure; INT Treasure 330[deg]and Ormond Beach, FL,
183[deg] radials; Ormond Beach; Craig, FL; Alma, GA; Dublin, GA;
Athens, GA; INT Athens 340[deg]and Harris, GA, 148[deg] radials;
Harris; Hinch Mountain, TN; Livingston, TN; to Louisville, KY. From
Shelbyville, IN; INT Shelbyville 313[deg] and Boiler, IN, 136[deg]
radials; Boiler; to Chicago Heights, IL.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on August 7, 2014.
Gary A. Norek,
Manager, Airspace Policy and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2014-19210 Filed 8-14-14; 8:45 am]
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