Proposed Revocation of Jet Route J-105 and Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-15, V-63, V-272, and V-583 in the Vicinity of McAlester, OK, 3301-3303 [2020-00547]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 13 / Tuesday, January 21, 2020 / Proposed Rules VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) of FAA Order 7400.11D dated August 8, 2019, and effective September 15, 2019, 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. FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is published yearly and effective on September 15. Regulatory Notices and Analyses The FAA has determined that this proposed 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 This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final regulatory action. Paragraph 6010(a) Airways. * * * Domestic VOR Federal * * V–125 [Amended] From INT Farmington, MO, 046°(T)/ 047°(M) and Marion, IL, 282°(T)/286°(M) radials; to St Louis, MO. * * * * * V–178 [Amended] From Hallsville, MO; INT Hallsville 183° and Vichy, MO, 321° radials; Vichy; to Farmington, MO. From Cunningham, KY; Central City, KY; New Hope, KY; Lexington, KY; to Bluefield, WV. * * * * * V–313 [Amended] From Centralia, IL; Adders, IL; to Pontiac, IL. * * * * * V–429 [Amended] From Marion, IL; INT Marion 011° and Bible Grove, IL, 207° radials; to Bible Grove. From Champaign, IL; Roberts, IL; to Joliet, IL. * * * * * Issued in Washington, DC, on January 9, 2020. Rodger A. Dean Jr., Manager, Rules and Regulations Group. [FR Doc. 2020–00775 Filed 1–17–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). [Docket No. FAA–2020–0010; Airspace Docket No. 17–ASW–18] The Proposed Amendment In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows: Proposed Revocation of Jet Route J– 105 and Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V–15, V–63, V–272, and V–583 in the Vicinity of McAlester, OK 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: ■ jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with PROPOSALS Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2019 and effective September 15, 2019, is amended 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. § 71.1 [Amended] 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11D, ■ VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:16 Jan 17, 2020 Jkt 250001 RIN 2120–AA66 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: This action proposes to remove one Jet Route, J–105, and amend four VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways, V–15, V–63, V–272, and V–583, in the vicinity of McAlester, OK. The modifications are necessary due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the McAlester, OK, VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) navigation aid (NAVAID), which SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 3301 provides navigation guidance for portions of the affected air traffic service (ATS) routes. The McAlester VOR is being decommissioned as part of the FAA’s VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program. DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 6, 2020. ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590; telephone: (800) 647–5527, or (202) 366–9826. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA–2020– 0010; Airspace Docket No. 17–ASW–18 at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments through the internet at https://www.regulations.gov. FAA Order 7400.11D, 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 Rules and Regulations 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 7400.11D at NARA, email: fedreg.legal@nara.gov or go to https:// www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ ibr-locations.html. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Abbott, Rules and Regulations Group, Office of Policy, 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 would modify the route structure as necessary to preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the National Airspace System. E:\FR\FM\21JAP1.SGM 21JAP1 3302 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 13 / Tuesday, January 21, 2020 / Proposed Rules Comments Invited Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. Communications should identify both docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA– 2020–0010; Airspace Docket No. 17– ASW–18) and be submitted in triplicate to the Docket Management Facility (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the internet at https://www.regulations.gov. Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ‘‘Comments to FAA Docket No. FAA–2020–0010; Airspace Docket No. 17–ASW–18.’’ The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter. All communications received on or before the specified comment closing date will be considered before taking action on the proposed rule. The proposal contained in this action may be changed in light of comments received. All comments submitted will be available for examination in the public docket both before and after the comment closing date. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the docket. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with PROPOSALS Availability of NPRMs An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the internet at https://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking documents can also be accessed through the FAA’s web page at https:// www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/ airspace_amendments/. You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets Office (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal business hours at the office of the Operations Support Group, Central VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:16 Jan 17, 2020 Jkt 250001 Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76177. affected area could also take advantage of the adjacent VOR Federal airways or ATC services listed previously. Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference This document proposes to amend FAA Order 7400.11D, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2019, and effective September 15, 2019. FAA Order 7400.11D is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11D lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting points. The Proposal Background The FAA is planning decommissioning activities for the VOR portion of the McAlester, OK, VORTAC in July, 2020. McAlester VOR is one of the candidate VORs identified for discontinuance by the FAA’s VOR MON program and listed in the final policy statement notice, ‘‘Provision of Navigation Services for the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) Transition to PerformanceBased Navigation (PBN) (Plan for Establishing a VOR Minimum Operational Network),’’ published in the Federal Register of July 26, 2016 (81 FR 48694), Docket No. FAA–2011–1082. Although the VOR portion of the McAlester, OK, VORTAC NAVAID is planned for decommissioning, the colocated Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) is being retained. The ATS routes affected by the planned McAlester VOR decommissioning are Jet Route J–105 and VOR Federal airways V–15, V–63, V–272, and V–583. With the planned decommissioning of the McAlester VOR, the remaining ground-based NAVAID coverage in the area is insufficient to enable the continuity of the effected ATS routes. As such, proposed modifications to the affected Jet Route and VOR Federal Airways would result in removal of the jet route and gaps in the airways. To overcome the jet route removal and airway gaps, instrument flight rules (IFR) traffic could use adjacent Jet Routes, including J–26, J–35, J–87, J–89, J–101, and J–181, or VOR Federal airways, including V–13, V–161, V–210, V–315, V–532, and V–573, to circumnavigate the affected area. Additionally, IFR traffic could file point to point through the affected area using the existing airway fixes that will remain in place, or receive air traffic control (ATC) radar vectors through the area. Visual flight rules pilots who elect to navigate via the airways through the PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by removing Jet Route J–105 and modifying VOR Federal Airways V–15, V–63, V–272, and V– 583. The planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the McAlester, OK, VORTAC NAVAID has made this action necessary. The proposed Jet route and VOR Federal airway changes are outlined below. J–105: J–105 currently extends between the Ranger, TX, VORTAC and the Badger, WI, VOR/DME. The FAA proposes to remove the jet route in its entirety. V–15: V–15 currently extends between the Hobby, TX, VOR/DME and the Neosho, MO, VOR/DME; and between the Sioux City, IA, VORTAC and the Minot, ND, VOR/DME. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segment overlying the McAlester, OK, VORTAC between the Bonham, TX, VORTAC and the Okmulgee, OK, VOR/ DME. Concurrent changes to other portions of the airway are being proposed in separate NPRMs. The unaffected portions of the existing airway would remain as charted. V–63: V–63 currently extends between the Bowie, TX, VORTAC and the Oshkosh, WI, VORTAC; and between the Wausau, WI, VORTAC and the Houghton, MI, VOR/DME. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segment overlying the McAlester, OK, VORTAC between the Texoma, OK, VOR/DME and the Razorback, AR, VORTAC. The unaffected portions of the existing airway would remain as charted. V–272: V–272 currently extends between the Dalhart, TX, VORTAC and the Fort Smith, AR, VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segment overlying the McAlester, OK, VORTAC between the Will Rogers, OK, VORTAC and the Fort Smith, AR, VORTAC. The unaffected portions of the existing airway would remain as charted. V–583: V–583 currently extends between the Centex, TX, VORTAC and the McAlester, OK, VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segment overlying the McAlester, OK, VORTAC between the Paris, TX, VOR/DME and the McAlester, OK, VORTAC. Concurrent changes to other portions of the airway are being proposed in a separate NPRM. The unaffected portions of the existing airway would remain as charted. E:\FR\FM\21JAP1.SGM 21JAP1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 13 / Tuesday, January 21, 2020 / Proposed Rules All radials in the route descriptions below are unchanged and stated in True degrees. Jet Routes are published in paragraph 2004 and VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) of FAA Order 7400.11D dated August 8, 2019, and effective September 15, 2019, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Jet Route and VOR Federal airways listed in this document would be subsequently published in the Order. FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is published yearly and effective on September 15. § 71.1 Regulatory Notices and Analyses The FAA has determined that this proposed 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. V–15 [Amended] From Hobby, TX; Navasota, TX; College Station, TX; Waco, TX; Cedar Creek, TX; to Bonham, TX. From Okmulgee, OK; to Neosho, MO. From Sioux City, IA; INT Sioux City 340° and Sioux Falls, SD, 169° radials; Sioux Falls; Huron, SD; Aberdeen, SD; Bismarck, ND; to Minot, ND. Environmental Review This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final regulatory action. * List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). Issued in Washington, DC, on January 7, 2020. Rodger A. Dean Jr., Manager, Rules and Regulations Group. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with PROPOSALS The Proposed Amendment In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 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 Jkt 250001 Jet Routes. * * * * * * J–105 [Removed] * * * Paragraph 6010(a) Airways. * * * * * * Domestic VOR Federal * * * * V–63 [Amended] From Bowie, TX; to Texoma, OK. From Razorback, AR; Springfield, MO; Hallsville, MO; Quincy, IL; Burlington, IA; Moline, IL; Davenport, IA; Rockford, IL; Janesville, WI; Badger, WI; to Oshkosh, WI. From Wausau, WI; Rhinelander, WI; to Houghton, MI. Excluding that airspace at and above 10,000 feet MSL from 5 NM north to 46 NM north of Quincy, IL, when the Howard West MOA is active. * * * * * V–272 [Amended] From Dalhart, TX; Borger, TX; Burns Flat, OK; to Will Rogers, OK. * * * * V–583 [Amended] From Centex, TX; INT Centex 061° and College Station, TX, 273° radials; College Station; Leona, TX; Frankston, TX; Quitman, TX; to Paris, TX. * * * * * [FR Doc. 2020–00547 Filed 1–17–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Copyright Office 37 CFR Chapter II Online Publication 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. 17:16 Jan 17, 2020 Paragraph 2004 * U.S. Copyright Office, Library of Congress. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00031 Notification of inquiry; extension of comment period. ACTION: 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11D, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2019 and effective September 15, 2019, is amended as follows: ■ [Docket No. 2019–7] 1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows: ■ VerDate Sep<11>2014 [Amended] 3303 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 The U.S. Copyright Office is extending the deadline for the submission of written reply comments in response to its December 4, 2019 notification of inquiry regarding online publication. DATES: The comment period for the notification of inquiry published December 4, 2019, at 84 FR 66328, is extended. Written comments must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on March 19, 2020. Written reply comments must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on April 16, 2020. ADDRESSES: For reasons of government efficiency, the Copyright Office is using the regulations.gov system for the submission and posting of public comments in this proceeding. All comments are therefore to be submitted electronically through regulations.gov. Specific instructions for submitting comments are available on the Copyright Office’s website at https:// www.copyright.gov/rulemaking/onlinepublication/. If electronic submission of comments is not feasible due to lack of access to a computer and/or the internet, please contact the Office using the contact information below for special instructions. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Regan A. Smith, General Counsel and Associate Register of Copyrights, by email at regans@copyright.gov, Robert J. Kasunic, Associate Register of Copyrights and Director of Registration Policy and Practice, by email at rkas@ copyright.gov, or Jordana Rubel, Associate General Counsel, by email at jrubel@copyright.gov. Each can be contacted by telephone by calling (202) 707–3000. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 4, 2019, the U.S. Copyright Office issued a notification of inquiry (‘‘NOI’’) regarding online publication. 84 FR 66328 (Dec. 4, 2019). The Office solicited public comments on a broad range of issues concerning application of the statutory definition of publication to the online context. To ensure that members of the public have sufficient time to comment, and to ensure that the Office has the benefit of a complete record, the Office is extending the deadline for the submission of comments to no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on March 19, 2020. The Office is also extending the deadline for the submission of reply comments to no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on April 16, 2020. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\21JAP1.SGM 21JAP1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 21, 2020)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 3301-3303]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-00547]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2020-0010; Airspace Docket No. 17-ASW-18]
RIN 2120-AA66


Proposed Revocation of Jet Route J-105 and Amendment of VOR 
Federal Airways V-15, V-63, V-272, and V-583 in the Vicinity of 
McAlester, OK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to remove one Jet Route, J-105, and amend 
four VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways, V-15, V-63, V-
272, and V-583, in the vicinity of McAlester, OK. The modifications are 
necessary due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the 
McAlester, OK, VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) navigation aid 
(NAVAID), which provides navigation guidance for portions of the 
affected air traffic service (ATS) routes. The McAlester VOR is being 
decommissioned as part of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network 
(MON) program.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 6, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West 
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590; telephone: 
(800) 647-5527, or (202) 366-9826. You must identify FAA Docket No. 
FAA-2020-0010; Airspace Docket No. 17-ASW-18 at the beginning of your 
comments. You may also submit comments through the internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
    FAA Order 7400.11D, 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 
Rules and Regulations 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 7400.11D at NARA, email: 
[email protected] or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Abbott, Rules and Regulations 
Group, Office of Policy, 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 would modify the route structure as necessary to 
preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the National 
Airspace System.

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Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed 
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they 
may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the 
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing 
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are 
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, 
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
    Communications should identify both docket numbers (FAA Docket No. 
FAA-2020-0010; Airspace Docket No. 17-ASW-18) and be submitted in 
triplicate to the Docket Management Facility (see ADDRESSES section for 
address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the 
internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
    Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments 
on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed, 
stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments 
to FAA Docket No. FAA-2020-0010; Airspace Docket No. 17-ASW-18.'' The 
postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter.
    All communications received on or before the specified comment 
closing date will be considered before taking action on the proposed 
rule. The proposal contained in this action may be changed in light of 
comments received. All comments submitted will be available for 
examination in the public docket both before and after the comment 
closing date. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with 
FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the 
docket.

Availability of NPRMs

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the 
internet at https://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking 
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any 
comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets 
Office (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between 
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal 
holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal 
business hours at the office of the Operations Support Group, Central 
Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood Blvd., 
Fort Worth, TX 76177.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document proposes to amend FAA Order 7400.11D, Airspace 
Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2019, and effective 
September 15, 2019. FAA Order 7400.11D is publicly available as listed 
in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11D lists 
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and 
reporting points.

Background

    The FAA is planning decommissioning activities for the VOR portion 
of the McAlester, OK, VORTAC in July, 2020. McAlester VOR is one of the 
candidate VORs identified for discontinuance by the FAA's VOR MON 
program and listed in the final policy statement notice, ``Provision of 
Navigation Services for the Next Generation Air Transportation System 
(NextGen) Transition to Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) (Plan for 
Establishing a VOR Minimum Operational Network),'' published in the 
Federal Register of July 26, 2016 (81 FR 48694), Docket No. FAA-2011-
1082. Although the VOR portion of the McAlester, OK, VORTAC NAVAID is 
planned for decommissioning, the co-located Distance Measuring 
Equipment (DME) is being retained. The ATS routes affected by the 
planned McAlester VOR decommissioning are Jet Route J-105 and VOR 
Federal airways V-15, V-63, V-272, and V-583.
    With the planned decommissioning of the McAlester VOR, the 
remaining ground-based NAVAID coverage in the area is insufficient to 
enable the continuity of the effected ATS routes. As such, proposed 
modifications to the affected Jet Route and VOR Federal Airways would 
result in removal of the jet route and gaps in the airways. To overcome 
the jet route removal and airway gaps, instrument flight rules (IFR) 
traffic could use adjacent Jet Routes, including J-26, J-35, J-87, J-
89, J-101, and J-181, or VOR Federal airways, including V-13, V-161, V-
210, V-315, V-532, and V-573, to circumnavigate the affected area. 
Additionally, IFR traffic could file point to point through the 
affected area using the existing airway fixes that will remain in 
place, or receive air traffic control (ATC) radar vectors through the 
area. Visual flight rules pilots who elect to navigate via the airways 
through the affected area could also take advantage of the adjacent VOR 
Federal airways or ATC services listed previously.

The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal 
Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by removing Jet Route J-105 and modifying 
VOR Federal Airways V-15, V-63, V-272, and V-583. The planned 
decommissioning of the VOR portion of the McAlester, OK, VORTAC NAVAID 
has made this action necessary. The proposed Jet route and VOR Federal 
airway changes are outlined below.
    J-105: J-105 currently extends between the Ranger, TX, VORTAC and 
the Badger, WI, VOR/DME. The FAA proposes to remove the jet route in 
its entirety.
    V-15: V-15 currently extends between the Hobby, TX, VOR/DME and the 
Neosho, MO, VOR/DME; and between the Sioux City, IA, VORTAC and the 
Minot, ND, VOR/DME. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segment 
overlying the McAlester, OK, VORTAC between the Bonham, TX, VORTAC and 
the Okmulgee, OK, VOR/DME. Concurrent changes to other portions of the 
airway are being proposed in separate NPRMs. The unaffected portions of 
the existing airway would remain as charted.
    V-63: V-63 currently extends between the Bowie, TX, VORTAC and the 
Oshkosh, WI, VORTAC; and between the Wausau, WI, VORTAC and the 
Houghton, MI, VOR/DME. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segment 
overlying the McAlester, OK, VORTAC between the Texoma, OK, VOR/DME and 
the Razorback, AR, VORTAC. The unaffected portions of the existing 
airway would remain as charted.
    V-272: V-272 currently extends between the Dalhart, TX, VORTAC and 
the Fort Smith, AR, VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the airway 
segment overlying the McAlester, OK, VORTAC between the Will Rogers, 
OK, VORTAC and the Fort Smith, AR, VORTAC. The unaffected portions of 
the existing airway would remain as charted.
    V-583: V-583 currently extends between the Centex, TX, VORTAC and 
the McAlester, OK, VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the airway 
segment overlying the McAlester, OK, VORTAC between the Paris, TX, VOR/
DME and the McAlester, OK, VORTAC. Concurrent changes to other portions 
of the airway are being proposed in a separate NPRM. The unaffected 
portions of the existing airway would remain as charted.

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    All radials in the route descriptions below are unchanged and 
stated in True degrees.
    Jet Routes are published in paragraph 2004 and VOR Federal airways 
are published in paragraph 6010(a) of FAA Order 7400.11D dated August 
8, 2019, and effective September 15, 2019, which is incorporated by 
reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Jet Route and VOR Federal airways listed 
in this document would be subsequently published in the Order.
    FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is 
published yearly and effective on September 15.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    The FAA has determined that this proposed 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

    This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in 
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies 
and Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Proposed Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation 
Administration proposes to amend 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 7400.11D, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2019 and 
effective September 15, 2019, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes.

* * * * *

J-105 [Removed]

* * * * *

Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways.

* * * * *

V-15 [Amended]

    From Hobby, TX; Navasota, TX; College Station, TX; Waco, TX; 
Cedar Creek, TX; to Bonham, TX. From Okmulgee, OK; to Neosho, MO. 
From Sioux City, IA; INT Sioux City 340[deg] and Sioux Falls, SD, 
169[deg] radials; Sioux Falls; Huron, SD; Aberdeen, SD; Bismarck, 
ND; to Minot, ND.
* * * * *

V-63 [Amended]

    From Bowie, TX; to Texoma, OK. From Razorback, AR; Springfield, 
MO; Hallsville, MO; Quincy, IL; Burlington, IA; Moline, IL; 
Davenport, IA; Rockford, IL; Janesville, WI; Badger, WI; to Oshkosh, 
WI. From Wausau, WI; Rhinelander, WI; to Houghton, MI. Excluding 
that airspace at and above 10,000 feet MSL from 5 NM north to 46 NM 
north of Quincy, IL, when the Howard West MOA is active.
* * * * *

V-272 [Amended]

    From Dalhart, TX; Borger, TX; Burns Flat, OK; to Will Rogers, 
OK.
* * * * *

V-583 [Amended]

    From Centex, TX; INT Centex 061[deg] and College Station, TX, 
273[deg] radials; College Station; Leona, TX; Frankston, TX; 
Quitman, TX; to Paris, TX.
* * * * *

    Issued in Washington, DC, on January 7, 2020.
Rodger A. Dean Jr.,
Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2020-00547 Filed 1-17-20; 8:45 am]
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