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Amendment of and Establishment of
Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes;
Northcentral United States
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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This action modifies one jet
route (J–25) and five VHF
Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal
airways (V–55, V–82, V–161, V–218,
and V–413), and establishes three Area
Navigation (RNAV) T-routes (T–330, T–
354, and T–383) in the northcentral
United States. The FAA is taking this
action due to the planned
decommissioning of the Brainerd, MN
(BRD), VHF Omnidirectional Range/
Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC)
navigation aid (NAVAID), which
provides navigation guidance for
portions of the ATS routes amended by
this action. The RNAV T-routes
established by this action mitigate
potential issues to the National Airspace
System (NAS) route structure caused by
the Jet route and VOR Federal airway
amendments. This action enhances the
safe and efficient management of aircraft
operating within the NAS.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, August
17, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
approves this incorporation by reference
action under Title 1, Code of Federal
Regulations, part 51, subject to the
annual revision of FAA Order 7400.11
and publication of conforming
amendments.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can
be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/
air_traffic/publications/. For further
information, you can contact the
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
also available for inspection at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of FAA
Order 7400.11A at NARA, call (202)
741–6030, or go to https://
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code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_
locations.html.
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on
September 15.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Colby Abbott, Airspace Policy Group,
Office of Airspace Services, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202)
267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code.
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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
NAS route structure as necessary to
preserve the safe and efficient flow of
air traffic within the NAS.
History
On January 19, 2017, the FAA
published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
(82 FR 6353), Docket No. FAA–2016–
8944, to amend Jet route J–25; amend
VOR Federal airways V–55, V–82, V–
161, V–218, and V–413; and establish
RNAV T-routes T–330, T–354, and T–
383 due to the planned
decommissioning of the Brainerd
VORTAC. Interested parties were
invited to participate in this rulemaking
effort by submitting written comments
on the proposal. One comment was
received.
Discussion of Comments
The commenter stated that the NPRM
listed only the regulatory body
[aeronautical] changes in the proposal
and that an additional study to be
conducted was an environmental
impact study. The commenter stated the
only environmental concerns would be
any potential for aircraft noise changes
in the affected areas, due to the
changing routes, and the associated
impact to the local populace and/or
wildlife, depending on the degree of the
changes. The FAA completed an
environmental review of the ATS route
amendments and RNAV route
establishments in this action and
determined that this action qualifies for
categorical exclusion from further
environmental impact review actions
under the National Environmental
Policy Act in accordance with FAA
Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts:
Policies and Procedures, paragraph 5–
6.5a. 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 or
environmental impact study.
Jet routes are published in paragraph
2004, VOR Federal airways are
published in paragraph 6010(a), and
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United States Area Navigation Routes
(low altitude T-routes) are published in
paragraph 6011, of FAA Order 7400.11A
dated August 3, 2016, and effective
September 15, 2016, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
71.1. The Jet routes, VOR Federal
airways, and RNAV T-routes listed in
this document will be subsequently
published in the Order.
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Availability and Summary of
Documents for Incorporation by
Reference
This document amends FAA Order
7400.11A, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016,
and effective September 15, 2016. FAA
Order 7400.11A is publicly available as
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
air traffic service routes, and reporting
points.
The Rule
The FAA is amending Title 14, Code
of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
to modify Jet route J–25 and VOR
Federal airways V–55, V–82, V–161, V–
218, and V–413, and to establish RNAV
T-Routes T–330, T–354, and T–383.
These actions are necessary due to the
planned decommissioning of the
Brainerd VORTAC.
The Jet route and VOR Federal airway
changes are outlined below.
J–25: J–25 extends between the
intersection of the United States/Mexico
border and Brownsville, TX, VORTAC
221° radial and the Winnipeg, MB,
Canada, VORTAC. The route segment
between the Gopher, MN, VORTAC and
the Winnipeg, MB, Canada, VORTAC is
removed. The unaffected portions of the
route remain as charted.
V–55: V–55 extends between the
Dayton, OH, VOR and the Bismarck,
ND, VOR. The airway segment between
the Siren, WI, VOR and the Park Rapids,
MN, VOR is removed. The unaffected
portions of the airway remain as
charted.
V–82: V–82 extends between the
Baudette, MN, VOR and the Dells, WI,
VORTAC. The airway segment between
the intersection of the Baudette, MN,
VOR 194° and Brainerd, MN, VORTAC
331° radials (the BLUOX fix) and the
Gopher, MN, VORTAC is removed.
Additionally, the BLUOX fix is
redefined in its existing location using
radials from the Baudette, MN, VOR and
the Park Rapids, MN, VOR. The
unaffected portions of the airway
remain as charted.
V–161: V–161 extends between the
Three Rivers, TX, VOR and the
Winnipeg, MB, Canada, VORTAC. The
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airway segment between the Gopher,
MN, VORTAC and the Grand Rapids,
MN, VOR is removed. Additionally, the
airway segment between the Grand
Rapids, MN, VOR and the International
Falls, MN, VORTAC is re-designated as
part of V–218. The unaffected portions
of the airway remain as charted.
V–218: V–218 extends between the
Grand Rapids, MN, VOR and the
Lansing, MI, VORTAC. The V–161
airway segment noted previously
between the Grand Rapids, MN, VOR
and the International Falls, MN,
VORTAC is added to V–218.
V–413: V–413 extends between the
Ironwood, MI, VORTAC and Brainerd,
MN, VORTAC. The airway segment
between the Gopher, MN, VORTAC and
the Brainerd, MN, VORTAC is removed.
The unaffected portion of the airway
remains as charted. Additionally, the
airway description for the amended
airway is reversed to reflect the airway
segments in a south to north order
consistent with odd numbered ATS
route criteria.
The RNAV T-routes being established
are outlined below.
T–330: T–330 is established between
the Grand Forks, MN, VOR and the
Gopher, MN, VORTAC. This T-route
mitigates the loss of the V–55 and V–
413 airway segments addressed
previously, and provides RNAV T-route
capability and connectivity with a more
direct routing between the Grand Forks,
ND, and Minneapolis, MN, terminal
areas.
T–354: T–354 is established between
the Park Rapids, MN, VOR and the
Siren, WI, VOR. This T-route mitigates
the loss of the V–55 airway segment
addressed previously.
T–383: T–383 is established between
the Gopher, MN, VORTAC and the
BLUOX fix that is being redefined in its
existing location using radials from the
Baudette, MN, VOR and the Park
Rapids, MN, VOR. This T-route
mitigates the loss of the V–82 and V–
413 airway segments addressed
previously.
All radials listed in the route
descriptions below are stated relative to
True north.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
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. It, therefore: (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;
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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 will only affect air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this proposed rule, when
promulgated, will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this
action of modifying one Jet route and
five VOR Federal airways, and
establishing three RNAV T-routes
qualifies for categorical exclusion under
the National Environmental Policy Act
and its implementing regulations at 40
CFR part 1500, and in accordance with
FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,
Paragraph 5–6.5a categorically excludes
from further environmental impact
review rulemaking actions that
designate or modify classes of airspace
areas, airways, routes, and reporting
points (see 14 CFR part 71, Designation
of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace
Areas; Air Traffic Service Routes; and
Reporting Points). Therefore, this action
is not expected to cause any significant
environmental impacts. In accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5–
2 regarding Extraordinary
Circumstances, the FAA has reviewed
this action for factors and circumstances
in which a normally categorically
excluded action may have a significant
environmental impact requiring further
analysis. The FAA determined that no
extraordinary circumstances exist that
warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment or
environmental impact study.
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(f), 106(g); 40103,
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
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V–55 [Amended]
From Dayton, OH; Fort Wayne, IN; Goshen,
IN; Gipper, MI; Keeler, MI; Pullman, MI;
Muskegon, MI; INT Muskegon 327° and
Green Bay, WI, 116° radials; Green Bay;
Stevens Point, WI; INT Stevens Point 281°
and Eau Claire, WI, 107° radials; Eau Claire;
to Siren, WI. From Park Rapids, MN; Grand
Forks, ND; INT Grand Forks 239° and
Bismarck, ND, 067° radials; to Bismarck.
[Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 3, 2016 and
effective September 15, 2016, is
amended as follows:
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Paragraph 2004
Jet Routes.
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*
*
J–25 [Amended]
From INT United States/Mexico border and
Brownsville, TX, 221° radial; Brownsville;
INT Brownsville 358° and Corpus Christi,
TX, 178° radials; Corpus Christi; INT Corpus
Christi 311° and San Antonio, TX, 174°
radials; San Antonio; Centex, TX; Waco, TX;
Ranger, TX; Tulsa, OK; Kansas City, MO; Des
Moines, IA; Mason City, IA; to Gopher, MN.
*
*
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Paragraph 6010
Airways.
Domestic VOR Federal
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*
*
*
*
*
*
*
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V–82 [Amended]
From Baudette, MN; to INT Baudette 194°
and Park Rapids, MN, 003° radials. From
Gopher, MN; Farmington, MN; Rochester,
MN; Nodine, MN; to Dells, WI.
*
*
*
*
*
V–161 [Amended]
From Three Rivers, TX; Center Point, TX;
Llano, TX; INT Llano 026° and Millsap, TX,
193° radials; Millsap; Bowie, TX; Ardmore,
OK; Okmulgee, OK; Tulsa, OK; Oswego, KS;
Butler, MO; Napoleon, MO; Lamoni, IA; Des
Moines, IA; Mason City, IA; Rochester, MN;
Farmington, MN; to Gopher, MN. From
International Falls, MN; to Winnipeg, MB,
Canada, excluding the airspace within
Canada.
*
*
V–218
*
*
*
[Amended]
From International Falls, MN; Grand
Rapids, MN; Gopher, MN; Waukon, IA; to
Rockford, IL. From Keeler, MI; to Lansing,
MI.
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*
V–413
*
*
*
[Amended]
From Gopher, MN; INT Gopher 109° and
Eau Claire, WI, 269° radials; Eau Claire; to
Ironwood, MI.
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*
*
*
Paragraph 6011 United States Area
Navigation Routes.
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*
*
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T–330 Grand Forks, ND (GFK) to Gopher, MN (GEP) [New]
Grand Forks,
VOR/DME
(Lat. 47°57′17.39″ N., long. 097°11′07.33″ W.)
ND (GFK)
BYZIN, ND
WP
(Lat. 47°29′03.97″ N., long. 096°13′28.09″ W.)
TAMMR, MN
WP
(Lat. 46°53′33.48″ N., long. 095°42′56.42″ W.)
WATAM, MN
FIX
(Lat. 46°25′52.91″ N., long. 095°09′06.92″ W.)
MAFLN, MN
WP
(Lat. 46°02′22.73″ N., long. 094°37′21.86″ W.)
DAYLE, MN
FIX
(Lat. 45°37′24.75″ N., long. 093°55′34.20″ W.)
Gopher, MN
VORTAC
(Lat. 45°08′44.47″ N., long. 093°22′23.45″ W.)
(GEP)
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*
T–354 Park Rapids, MN (PKD) to Siren, WI (RZN) [New]
Park Rapids,
VOR/DME
(Lat. 46°53′53.34″ N., long.
MN (PKD)
WP
(Lat. 46°20′53.81″ N., long.
BRNRD, MN
Siren, WI
VOR/DME
(Lat. 45°49′13.60″ N., long.
(RZN)
*
*
*
*
T–383 Gopher, MN (GEP) to BLUOX, MN [New]
Gopher, MN
VORTAC
(Lat. 45°08′44.47″ N., long.
(GEP)
BRNRD, MN
WP
(Lat. 46°20′53.81″ N., long.
BLUOX, MN
FIX
(Lat. 47°34′33.13″ N., long.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on June 13,
2017.
Rodger A. Dean Jr.,
Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
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14 CFR Part 71
Establishment of Class E Airspace,
Sacramento, CA
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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AGENCY:
This action establishes Class
E en route airspace extending upward
from 1,200 feet above the surface to
accommodate instrument flight rules
(IFR) aircraft under control of the
Oakland Air Route Traffic Control
SUMMARY:
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Center (ARTCC), centered near
Sacramento, CA. Establishment of this
airspace area is necessary to ensure
controlled airspace exists in those areas
where the Federal airway structure is
inadequate.
Effective 0901 UTC, August 17,
2017. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by
reference action under Title 1, Code of
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
the annual revision of FAA Order
7400.11 and publication of conforming
amendments.
DATES:
FAA Order 7400.11A,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can
be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/
air_traffic/publications/. For further
ADDRESSES:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2016-8944; Airspace Docket No. 16-AGL-21]
Amendment of and Establishment of Air Traffic Service (ATS)
Routes; Northcentral United States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action modifies one jet route (J-25) and five VHF
Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways (V-55, V-82, V-161, V-218,
and V-413), and establishes three Area Navigation (RNAV) T-routes (T-
330, T-354, and T-383) in the northcentral United States. The FAA is
taking this action due to the planned decommissioning of the Brainerd,
MN (BRD), VHF Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC)
navigation aid (NAVAID), which provides navigation guidance for
portions of the ATS routes amended by this action. The RNAV T-routes
established by this action mitigate potential issues to the National
Airspace System (NAS) route structure caused by the Jet route and VOR
Federal airway amendments. This action enhances the safe and efficient
management of aircraft operating within the NAS.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, August 17, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by
reference action under Title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51,
subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of
conforming amendments.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can
contact the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783. The Order is also available for inspection at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the
availability of FAA Order 7400.11A at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go
to https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_locations.html.
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on September 15.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Abbott, Airspace Policy Group,
Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority for This Rulemaking
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 NAS route structure as necessary to
preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the NAS.
History
On January 19, 2017, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) (82 FR 6353), Docket No. FAA-2016-
8944, to amend Jet route J-25; amend VOR Federal airways V-55, V-82, V-
161, V-218, and V-413; and establish RNAV T-routes T-330, T-354, and T-
383 due to the planned decommissioning of the Brainerd VORTAC.
Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. One comment was
received.
Discussion of Comments
The commenter stated that the NPRM listed only the regulatory body
[aeronautical] changes in the proposal and that an additional study to
be conducted was an environmental impact study. The commenter stated
the only environmental concerns would be any potential for aircraft
noise changes in the affected areas, due to the changing routes, and
the associated impact to the local populace and/or wildlife, depending
on the degree of the changes. The FAA completed an environmental review
of the ATS route amendments and RNAV route establishments in this
action and determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion from further environmental impact review actions under the
National Environmental Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F,
Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, paragraph 5-6.5a. 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 or environmental
impact study.
Jet routes are published in paragraph 2004, VOR Federal airways are
published in paragraph 6010(a), and
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United States Area Navigation Routes (low altitude T-routes) are
published in paragraph 6011, of FAA Order 7400.11A dated August 3,
2016, and effective September 15, 2016, which is incorporated by
reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Jet routes, VOR Federal airways, and RNAV
T-routes listed in this document will be subsequently published in the
Order.
Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference
This document amends FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, and effective September 15,
2016. FAA Order 7400.11A is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.
The Rule
The FAA is amending Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 to modify Jet route J-25 and VOR Federal airways V-55, V-82, V-
161, V-218, and V-413, and to establish RNAV T-Routes T-330, T-354, and
T-383. These actions are necessary due to the planned decommissioning
of the Brainerd VORTAC.
The Jet route and VOR Federal airway changes are outlined below.
J-25: J-25 extends between the intersection of the United States/
Mexico border and Brownsville, TX, VORTAC 221[deg] radial and the
Winnipeg, MB, Canada, VORTAC. The route segment between the Gopher, MN,
VORTAC and the Winnipeg, MB, Canada, VORTAC is removed. The unaffected
portions of the route remain as charted.
V-55: V-55 extends between the Dayton, OH, VOR and the Bismarck,
ND, VOR. The airway segment between the Siren, WI, VOR and the Park
Rapids, MN, VOR is removed. The unaffected portions of the airway
remain as charted.
V-82: V-82 extends between the Baudette, MN, VOR and the Dells, WI,
VORTAC. The airway segment between the intersection of the Baudette,
MN, VOR 194[deg] and Brainerd, MN, VORTAC 331[deg] radials (the BLUOX
fix) and the Gopher, MN, VORTAC is removed. Additionally, the BLUOX fix
is redefined in its existing location using radials from the Baudette,
MN, VOR and the Park Rapids, MN, VOR. The unaffected portions of the
airway remain as charted.
V-161: V-161 extends between the Three Rivers, TX, VOR and the
Winnipeg, MB, Canada, VORTAC. The airway segment between the Gopher,
MN, VORTAC and the Grand Rapids, MN, VOR is removed. Additionally, the
airway segment between the Grand Rapids, MN, VOR and the International
Falls, MN, VORTAC is re-designated as part of V-218. The unaffected
portions of the airway remain as charted.
V-218: V-218 extends between the Grand Rapids, MN, VOR and the
Lansing, MI, VORTAC. The V-161 airway segment noted previously between
the Grand Rapids, MN, VOR and the International Falls, MN, VORTAC is
added to V-218.
V-413: V-413 extends between the Ironwood, MI, VORTAC and Brainerd,
MN, VORTAC. The airway segment between the Gopher, MN, VORTAC and the
Brainerd, MN, VORTAC is removed. The unaffected portion of the airway
remains as charted. Additionally, the airway description for the
amended airway is reversed to reflect the airway segments in a south to
north order consistent with odd numbered ATS route criteria.
The RNAV T-routes being established are outlined below.
T-330: T-330 is established between the Grand Forks, MN, VOR and
the Gopher, MN, VORTAC. This T-route mitigates the loss of the V-55 and
V-413 airway segments addressed previously, and provides RNAV T-route
capability and connectivity with a more direct routing between the
Grand Forks, ND, and Minneapolis, MN, terminal areas.
T-354: T-354 is established between the Park Rapids, MN, VOR and
the Siren, WI, VOR. This T-route mitigates the loss of the V-55 airway
segment addressed previously.
T-383: T-383 is established between the Gopher, MN, VORTAC and the
BLUOX fix that is being redefined in its existing location using
radials from the Baudette, MN, VOR and the Park Rapids, MN, VOR. This
T-route mitigates the loss of the V-82 and V-413 airway segments
addressed previously.
All radials listed in the route descriptions below are stated
relative to True north.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
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.
It, therefore: (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 will only affect air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this proposed rule,
when promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this action of modifying one Jet route
and five VOR Federal airways, and establishing three RNAV T-routes
qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental
Policy Act and its implementing regulations at 40 CFR part 1500, and in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures, Paragraph 5-6.5a categorically excludes from further
environmental impact review rulemaking actions that designate or modify
classes of airspace areas, airways, routes, and reporting points (see
14 CFR part 71, Designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas;
Air Traffic Service Routes; and Reporting Points). Therefore, this
action is not expected to cause any significant environmental impacts.
In accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 regarding
Extraordinary Circumstances, the FAA has reviewed this action for
factors and circumstances in which a normally categorically excluded
action may have a significant environmental impact requiring further
analysis. The FAA determined that no extraordinary circumstances exist
that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment or
environmental impact study.
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(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O.
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.
[[Page 27988]]
Sec. 71.1 [Amended]
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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016 and
effective September 15, 2016, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes.
* * * * *
J-25 [Amended]
From INT United States/Mexico border and Brownsville, TX,
221[deg] radial; Brownsville; INT Brownsville 358[deg] and Corpus
Christi, TX, 178[deg] radials; Corpus Christi; INT Corpus Christi
311[deg] and San Antonio, TX, 174[deg] radials; San Antonio; Centex,
TX; Waco, TX; Ranger, TX; Tulsa, OK; Kansas City, MO; Des Moines,
IA; Mason City, IA; to Gopher, MN.
* * * * *
Paragraph 6010 Domestic VOR Federal Airways.
* * * * *
V-55 [Amended]
From Dayton, OH; Fort Wayne, IN; Goshen, IN; Gipper, MI; Keeler,
MI; Pullman, MI; Muskegon, MI; INT Muskegon 327[deg] and Green Bay,
WI, 116[deg] radials; Green Bay; Stevens Point, WI; INT Stevens
Point 281[deg] and Eau Claire, WI, 107[deg] radials; Eau Claire; to
Siren, WI. From Park Rapids, MN; Grand Forks, ND; INT Grand Forks
239[deg] and Bismarck, ND, 067[deg] radials; to Bismarck.
* * * * *
V-82 [Amended]
From Baudette, MN; to INT Baudette 194[deg] and Park Rapids, MN,
003[deg] radials. From Gopher, MN; Farmington, MN; Rochester, MN;
Nodine, MN; to Dells, WI.
* * * * *
V-161 [Amended]
From Three Rivers, TX; Center Point, TX; Llano, TX; INT Llano
026[deg] and Millsap, TX, 193[deg] radials; Millsap; Bowie, TX;
Ardmore, OK; Okmulgee, OK; Tulsa, OK; Oswego, KS; Butler, MO;
Napoleon, MO; Lamoni, IA; Des Moines, IA; Mason City, IA; Rochester,
MN; Farmington, MN; to Gopher, MN. From International Falls, MN; to
Winnipeg, MB, Canada, excluding the airspace within Canada.
* * * * *
V-218 [Amended]
From International Falls, MN; Grand Rapids, MN; Gopher, MN;
Waukon, IA; to Rockford, IL. From Keeler, MI; to Lansing, MI.
* * * * *
V-413 [Amended]
From Gopher, MN; INT Gopher 109[deg] and Eau Claire, WI,
269[deg] radials; Eau Claire; to Ironwood, MI.
* * * * *
Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.
* * * * *
T-330 Grand Forks, ND (GFK) to Gopher, MN (GEP) [New]
Grand Forks, ND (GFK) VOR/DME (Lat. 47[deg]57'17.39'' N., long. 097[deg]11'07.33'' W.)
BYZIN, ND WP (Lat. 47[deg]29'03.97'' N., long. 096[deg]13'28.09'' W.)
TAMMR, MN WP (Lat. 46[deg]53'33.48'' N., long. 095[deg]42'56.42'' W.)
WATAM, MN FIX (Lat. 46[deg]25'52.91'' N., long. 095[deg]09'06.92'' W.)
MAFLN, MN WP (Lat. 46[deg]02'22.73'' N., long. 094[deg]37'21.86'' W.)
DAYLE, MN FIX (Lat. 45[deg]37'24.75'' N., long. 093[deg]55'34.20'' W.)
Gopher, MN (GEP) VORTAC (Lat. 45[deg]08'44.47'' N., long. 093[deg]22'23.45'' W.)
* * * * * *
T-354 Park Rapids, MN (PKD) to Siren, WI (RZN) [New]
Park Rapids, MN (PKD) VOR/DME (Lat. 46[deg]53'53.34'' N., long. 095[deg]04'15.21'' W.)
BRNRD, MN WP (Lat. 46[deg]20'53.81'' N., long. 094[deg]01'33.54'' W.)
Siren, WI (RZN) VOR/DME (Lat. 45[deg]49'13.60'' N., long. 092[deg]22'28.26'' W.)
* * * * * *
T-383 Gopher, MN (GEP) to BLUOX, MN [New]
Gopher, MN (GEP) VORTAC (Lat. 45[deg]08'44.47'' N., long. 093[deg]22'23.45'' W.)
BRNRD, MN WP (Lat. 46[deg]20'53.81'' N., long. 094[deg]01'33.54'' W.)
BLUOX, MN FIX (Lat. 47[deg]34'33.13'' N., long. 095[deg]01'29.11'' W.)
* * * * * *
Issued in Washington, DC, on June 13, 2017.
Rodger A. Dean Jr.,
Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
[FR Doc. 2017-12713 Filed 6-19-17; 8:45 am]
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