Modification and Revocation of Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes in the Vicinity of Sandusky, OH, 55997-55998 [2014-22238]

Agencies

• Federal Aviation Administration
• DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 181 (Thursday, September 18, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 55997-55998]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-22238]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0274; Airspace Docket No. 13-AGL-23]
RIN 2120-AA66


Modification and Revocation of Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes 
in the Vicinity of Sandusky, OH

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends 5 VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal 
airways (V-6, V-30, V-126, V-133, and V-416) and removes 1 VOR Federal 
airway (V-65) in the vicinity of Sandusky, OH. The FAA is taking this 
action due to the scheduled decommissioning of the Sandusky, OH, VOR/
Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) facility that provides 
navigation guidance for a portion of the airways listed.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, November 13, 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.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Y, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at https://
www.faa.gov/airtraffic/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/
federalregister/codeoffederal-regulations/
ibrlocations.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

    The FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed 
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend VOR Federal airways V-6, V-30, V-126, V- 
133, and V-416, and remove VOR Federal airway V-65 in the Sandusky, OH, 
area (79 FR 34453, June 17, 2014). Interested parties were invited to 
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on 
the proposal. No comments were received.

The Rule

    The FAA is amending Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 by modifying VOR Federal airways V-6, V-30, V-126, V-133, and 
V-416, and removing VOR Federal airway V-65 in the vicinity of 
Sandusky, OH. These airway modifications are necessary due to the 
Sandusky, OH, VOR/DME being decommissioned and the remaining ground-
based navigation aid (NAVAID) coverage in the area being insufficient 
to enable the continuity of the affected airways. The route 
modifications are outlined below.
    V-6: V-6 extends from the Oakland, CA, VOR Tactical Air Navigation 
(VORTAC) to the DuPage, IL, VOR/DME, and from the intersection of the 
Chicago Heights, IL, VORTAC 358[deg] and Gipper, MI, VORTAC 271[deg] 
radials (NILES fix) to the La Guardia, NY, VOR/DME. The route segment 
between the Waterville, OH, VOR/DME and Dryer, OH, VOR/DME is removed. 
Aircraft flying between the Waterville, OH, VOR/DME and Dryer, OH, VOR/
DME will be routed using other existing adjacent airways.
    V-30: V-30 extends from the Badger, WI, VORTAC to the Solberg, NJ, 
VOR/DME. The route segment between the Waterville, OH, VOR/DME and 
Dryer, OH, VOR/DME is removed. Aircraft flying between the Waterville, 
OH, VOR/DME and Dryer, OH, VOR/DME will be routed using other existing 
adjacent airways.
    V-65: V-65 is removed.
    V-126: V-126 extends from the intersection of the Peotone, IL, 
VORTAC 053[deg] and Knox, IN, VOR/DME 297[deg] radials (BEARZ fix) to 
the Stonyfork, PA, VOR/DME. The route segment between the Waterville, 
OH, VOR/DME and Dryer, OH, VOR/DME is removed. Aircraft flying between 
the Waterville, OH, VOR/DME and Dryer, OH, VOR/DME will be routed using 
other existing adjacent airways.
    V-133: V-133 extends from the intersection of the Charlotte, NC, 
VOR/DME 305[deg] and Barretts Mountain, NC, VOR/DME 197[deg] radials 
(LINCO fix) to the Red Lake, ON, Canada (YRL), VOR/DME, excluding the 
airspace within Canada. The route segment between the Mansfield, OH, 
VORTAC and Salem, MI, VORTAC is removed. Aircraft flying between the 
Mansfield, OH, VORTAC and Salem, MI, VORTAC will be routed using other 
existing adjacent airways.
    V-416: V-416 extends from the Rosewood, OH, VORTAC to the 
intersection of the Mansfield, OH, VORTAC 045[deg] and Sandusky, OH, 
VOR/DME 107[deg] radials (JAKEE fix). The JAKEE fix is redefined in its 
existing location using radials from the Mansfield, OH, VORTAC and 
Dryer, OH, VOR/DME.
    The navigation aid radials cited in the VOR Federal airway 
descriptions in this action are stated relative to True north.
    Domestic VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) of 
FAA Order 7400.9Y dated August 6, 2014, and effective September 15, 
2014, 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

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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 7400.9Y, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2014 and 
effective September 15, 2014, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways

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V-6 [Amended]

    From Oakland, CA; INT Oakland 039[deg] and Sacramento, CA, 
212[deg] radials; Sacramento; Squaw Valley, CA; Mustang, NV; 
Lovelock, NV; Battle Mountain, NV; INT Battle Mountain 062[deg] and 
Wells, NV, 256[deg] radials; Wells; 5 miles, 40 miles, 98 MSL, 85 
MSL, Lucin, UT; 43 miles, 85 MSL, Ogden, UT; 11 miles, 50 miles, 105 
MSL, Fort Bridger, WY; Rock Springs, WY; 20 miles, 39 miles 95 MSL, 
Cherokee, WY; 39 miles, 27 miles 95 MSL, Medicine Bow, WY; INT 
Medicine Bow 106[deg] and Sidney, NE., 291[deg] radials; Sidney; 
North Platte, NE; Grand Island, NE; Omaha, NE; Des Moines, IA; Iowa 
City, IA; Davenport, IA; INT Davenport 087[deg] and DuPage, IL, 
255[deg] radials; to DuPage. From INT Chicago Heights, IL, 358[deg] 
and Gipper, MI, 271[deg] radials; Gipper; INT Gipper 092[deg] and 
Waterville, OH, 288[deg] radials; to Waterville. From Dryer, OH; 
Youngstown, OH; Clarion, PA; Philipsburg, PA; Selinsgrove, PA; 
Allentown, PA; Solberg, NJ; INT Solberg 107[deg] and Yardley, PA, 
068[deg] radials; INT Yardley 068[deg] and La Guardia, NY, 213[deg] 
radials; to La Guardia. The airspace within R-4803, R-4813A, and R-
4813B is excluded when active.
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V-30 [Amended]

    From Badger, WI; INT Badger 102[deg] and Pullman, MI, 303[deg] 
radials; Pullman; Litchfield, MI; to Waterville, OH. From Dryer, OH; 
Akron, OH; Clarion, PA; Philipsburg, PA; Selinsgrove, PA; East 
Texas, PA; INT East Texas 095[deg] and Solberg, NJ, 264[deg] 
radials; to Solberg.
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V-65 [Removed]

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V-126 [Amended]

    From INT Peotone, IL, 053[deg] and Knox, IN, 297[deg] radials; 
INT Knox 297[deg] and Goshen, IN, 270[deg] radials; Goshen; to 
Waterville, OH. From Dryer, OH; Jefferson, OH; Erie, PA; Bradford, 
PA; to Stonyfork, PA.
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V-133 [Amended]

    From INT Charlotte, NC, 305[deg] and Barretts Mountain, NC, 
197[deg] radials; Barretts Mountain; Charleston, WV; Zanesville, OH; 
Tiverton, OH; to Mansfield, OH. From Salem, MI; INT Salem 346[deg] 
and Saginaw, MI, 160[deg] radials; Saginaw; Traverse City, MI; 
Escanaba, MI; Sawyer, MI; Houghton, MI; Thunder Bay, ON, Canada; 
International Falls, MN; to Red Lake, ON, Canada. The airspace 
within Canada is excluded.
* * * * *

V-416 [Amended]

    From Rosewood, OH; INT Rosewood 041[deg] and Mansfield, OH, 
262[deg] radials; Mansfield; to INT Mansfield 045[deg] and Dryer, 
OH, 123[deg] radials.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on September 11, 2014.
Ellen Crum,
Acting Manager, Airspace Policy and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2014-22238 Filed 9-17-14; 8:45 am]
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