Amendment of Multiple Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes in the Vicinity of Omaha, NE, 34052-34054 [2019-15117]

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• Federal Aviation Administration
• DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 137 (Wednesday, July 17, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 34052-34054]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-15117]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2019-0116; Airspace Docket No. 19-AWA-1]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of Multiple Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes in the 
Vicinity of Omaha, NE

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule, technical amendment.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is amending three jet routes and seven VHF 
Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways in the vicinity of Omaha, 
Nebraska, to correct the state abbreviation for the Omaha VOR/Tactical 
Air Navigation (VORTAC) navigation aid (NAVAID). The Omaha VORTAC is 
located in Mineola, Iowa; however, the state abbreviation for the 
location of the Omaha VORTAC included in the Air Traffic Service (ATS) 
routes is listed as ``NE''. Specifically, this action changes the

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state abbreviation for the Omaha VORTAC listed in the jet route J-21, 
J-41, and J-151, and VOR Federal airway V-6, V-8, V-138, V-159, V-172, 
V-181, and V-307, descriptions from ``NE'' to ``IA'' to match the 
information contained in the FAA's aeronautical database and the 
charted ATS route depictions on the associated charts. No air traffic 
services are affected by this action.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, August 15, 2019. 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 7400.11C, 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 7400.11C at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go 
to https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/cfr/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 supports the air traffic service route structure as 
required to maintain the efficient flow of air traffic.

History

    After a recent review of aeronautical data, the state abbreviation 
published for the Omaha VORTAC in the J-21, J-41, J-151, V-6, V-8, V-
138, V-159, V-172, V-181, and V-307 descriptions was determined to be 
in error in each ATS route. The Omaha VORTAC is actually located in 
Mineola, Iowa, and the state abbreviation for the NAVAID should reflect 
``IA'' instead of the abbreviation ``NE'' which is in the existing 
descriptions. The correct reference for the Omaha VORTAC is ``Omaha, 
IA''. Accordingly, the FAA is amending the ATS route descriptions 
listed above to change the Omaha VORTAC reference from ``Omaha, NE,'' 
to ``Omaha, IA''.
    Jet routes are published in paragraph 2004 and domestic VOR Federal 
airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) of FAA Order 7400.11C dated 
August 13, 2018, and effective September 15, 2018, which is 
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The jet routes and VOR 
Federal airways listed in this rule will be subsequently published in 
the Order.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order 7400.11C, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 13, 2018, and effective September 15, 
2018. FAA Order 7400.11C is publicly available as listed in the 
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11C lists Class A, 
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and 
reporting points.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 by correcting the Omaha VORTAC reference in the J-21, J-41, J-
151, V-6, V-8, V-138, V-159, V-172, V-181, and V-307 descriptions. The 
route modifications are editorial in nature and only change the state 
abbreviation for the Omaha VORTAC listed in the descriptions from 
``NE'' to ``IA'' to match the information contained in the FAA's 
aeronautical database and the charted ATS route depictions.
    All radials in the route descriptions are stated relative to True 
north. Additionally, minor punctuation and format changes were made for 
clarity.
    This is an administrative correction and does not affect any air 
traffic services or operating requirements; therefore, notice and 
public procedure under Title 5 U.S.C. 553(b) is unnecessary.

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 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.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this airspace action of modifying three 
jet routes and seven VOR Federal airways by correcting the state 
abbreviation for the Omaha VORTAC listed in the affected ATS route 
descriptions has no potential to cause any significant environmental 
impacts, and no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant 
preparation of an environmental assessment. Therefore, this airspace 
action qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National 
Environmental Policy Act and its implementing regulations at 40 CFR 
part 1500-1508, and in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental 
Impacts: Policies and Procedures, paragraph 5-6.5a, which 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). In accordance with FAAO 1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 regarding 
Extraordinary Circumstances, this action has been reviewed for factors 
and circumstances in which a normally categorically excluded action may 
have a significant environmental impact requiring further analysis, and 
it is determined that no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant 
preparation of an environmental assessment.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

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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.


Sec.  71.1   [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11C, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 13, 2018, and 
effective September 15, 2018, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes.

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J-21

    From INT of the United States/Mexican Border and the Laredo, TX, 
172[deg] radial; Laredo; San Antonio, TX; Centex, TX; Waco, TX; 
Ranger, TX; Ardmore, OK; Will Rogers, OK; Wichita, KS; Omaha, IA; 
Gopher, MN; to Duluth, MN.
* * * * *

J-41

    From Key West, FL; Lee County, FL; St. Petersburg, FL; Seminole, 
FL; Montgomery, AL; Vulcan, AL; Memphis, TN; Springfield, MO; Kansas 
City, MO; to Omaha, IA.
* * * * *

J-151

    From Cross City, FL; Vulcan, AL; Farmington, MO; St. Louis, MO; 
Kirksville, MO; Omaha, IA; O'Neil, NE; Rapid City, SD; Billings, MT; 
INT Billings 266[deg] and Whitehall, MT, 103[deg] radials; to 
Whitehall.
* * * * *

Paragraph 2010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways.

* * * * *

V-6

    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, IA; 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; to INT Gipper 092[deg] and 
Litchfield, MI, 196[deg] radials. From 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.
* * * * *

V-8

    From INT Seal Beach, CA, 266[deg] and Ventura, CA, 144[deg] 
radials; Seal Beach; Paradise, CA; 35 miles, 7 miles wide (3 miles 
SE and 4 miles NW of centerline) Hector, CA; Goffs, CA; INT Goffs 
033[deg] and Morman Mesa, NV, 196[deg] radials; Morman Mesa; Bryce 
Canyon, UT; Hanksville, UT; Grand Junction, CO; Rifle, CO; 
Kremmling, CO; Mile High, CO; Akron, CO; Hayes Center, NE; Grand 
Island, NE; Omaha, IA; Des Moines, IA; Iowa City, IA; Moline, IL; 
Joliet, IL; Chicago Heights, IL; Goshen, IN; to Flag City, OH. From 
Martinsburg, WV; to Washington, DC. The portion outside the United 
States has no upper limit.
* * * * *

V-138

    From Riverton, WY; 35 miles, 80 miles 107 MSL, 16 miles 85 MSL, 
Medicine Bow, WY; Cheyenne, WY; Sidney, NE. From Grand Island, NE; 
1,200 feet AGL INT of Grand Island 099[deg] and Lincoln, NE, 
267[deg] radials; 1,200 feet AGL Lincoln; Omaha, IA; INT Omaha 
032[deg] and Fort Dodge, IA, 222[deg] radials; Fort Dodge; Mason 
City, IA; to Waukon, IA.
* * * * *

V-159

    From Virginia Key, FL; INT Virginia Key 344[deg]and Treasure, 
FL, 178[deg]radials; Treasure; INT Treasure 318[deg] and Orlando, 
FL, 140[deg] radials; Orlando; Ocala, FL; Cross City, FL; 
Greenville, FL; Pecan, GA; Eufaula, AL; Tuskegee, AL; Vulcan, AL; 
Hamilton, AL; Holly Springs, MS; Gilmore, AR; Walnut Ridge, AR; 
Dogwood, MO; Springfield, MO; Napoleon, MO; INT Napoleon 005[deg]and 
St. Joseph, MO, 122[deg]radials; St. Joseph; Omaha, IA; Sioux City, 
IA; Yankton, SD; Mitchell, SD; to Huron, SD.
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V-172

    From North Platte, NE; INT North Platte 073[deg] and Wolbach, 
NE, 266[deg] radials; Wolbach; Columbus, NE; Omaha, IA; INT Omaha 
066[deg] and Newton, IA, 262[deg] radials; Newton; Cedar Rapids, IA; 
Polo, IL; INT Polo 088[deg] and Du Page, IL, 293[deg] radials; to Du 
Page.
* * * * *

V-181

    From Kirksville, MO; Lamoni, IA; Omaha, IA; Norfolk, NE; 
Yankton, SD; Sioux Falls, SD; Watertown, SD; 34 miles, 24 miles, 34 
MSL, Fargo, ND; Grand Forks, ND; Humboldt, MN; to INT Humboldt 
356[deg] radial and the United States/Canadian border.
* * * * *

V-307

    From Harrison, AR; Neosho, MO; Oswego, KS; Chanute, KS; Emporia, 
KS; INT Emporia 336[deg] and Pawnee City, NE, 194[deg] radials; 
Pawnee City; Omaha, IA; INT Omaha 320[deg] and Sioux City, IA, 
l74[deg] radials; to Sioux City.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on July 8, 2019.
Rodger A. Dean Jr.,
Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
[FR Doc. 2019-15117 Filed 7-16-19; 8:45 am]
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