Proposed Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-161, V-190, and V-307, and Revocation of VOR Federal Airway V-516 in the Vicinity of Oswego, KS, 60416-60418 [2021-23716]

Download as PDF 60416 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 209 / Tuesday, November 2, 2021 / Proposed Rules Paperwork Reduction Act For purposes of the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, SBA has determined that this proposed rule would amend an information collection (SBA Form 355, Information for Small Business Size Determination, OMB Control Number 3245–0101). SBA will revise Instruction No. 5 to specify that respondents will use a 24-month average to calculate number of employees. In Part II, question 10, respondents will then provide an average number of employees over 24 months. Concurrently with publication of this proposed rule, SBA is submitting to OMB an Information Collection Review based on the changes described above. SBA has determined that the changes to the Form 355 will not impact the paperwork burden, and it will remain at 4 hours. SBA will revise the SBA Form 480, Size Status Declaration, for SBIC applicants. The form would reflect the change to the 24-month average for applicants using an employee-based size standard, and the change to an election between a 3-year average and a 5-year average for applicants using a receiptsbased size standard. The metrics for the alternative size standard for SBIC applicants would not change. SBA will revise Part M (Size Analysis) of SBA Form 1920 (7(a) Lender Application), OMB Control No.: 3245– 0348, and Exhibit 4 of SBA Form 1244 (504 Loan Application), OMB Control No.: 3245–0071. The revisions would reflect the change to an election between a 3-year average or a 5-year average for applicants using a receiptsbased size standard. The metrics for the alternative size standard for 7(a) and 504 applicants would not change. List of Subjects in 13 CFR Part 121 jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 Administrative practice and procedure, Government procurement, Government property, Grant programs— business, Individuals with disabilities, Loan programs—business, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Small businesses. For the reasons set forth in the preamble, SBA proposes to amend 13 CFR part 121 as follows: PART 121—SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REGULATIONS 1. The authority citation for part 121 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 15 U.S.C. 632, 634(b)(6), 636(a)(36), 662, and 694a(9); Pub. L. 116–136, Section 1114. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:38 Nov 01, 2021 2. In § 121.104, revise the first sentence of paragraph (c)(1) and paragraphs (c)(2) through (4) to read as follows: ■ Jkt 256001 § 121.104 How does SBA calculate annual receipts? * * * * * (c) Period of measurement. (1) Except for the Business Loan, Disaster Loan, and Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) Programs, annual receipts of a concern that has been in business for 5 or more completed fiscal years means the total receipts of the concern over its most recently completed 5 fiscal years divided by 5. * * * (2) Except for the Business Loan, Disaster Loan Programs, and SBIC Programs, annual receipts of a concern which has been in business for less than 5 complete fiscal years means the total receipts for the period the concern has been in business divided by the number of weeks in business, multiplied by 52. (3) Except for the Business Loan, Disaster Loan, and SBIC Programs, where a concern has been in business 5 or more complete fiscal years but has a short year as one of the years within its period of measurement, annual receipts means the total receipts for the short year and the 4 full fiscal years divided by the total number of weeks in the short year and the 4 full fiscal years, multiplied by 52. (4) For the Business Loan, Disaster Loan, and SBIC Programs, a concern that has been in business for three or more completed fiscal years may elect to calculate annual receipts using either the total receipts of the concern over its most recently completed 5 fiscal years divided by 5, or the total receipts of the concern over its most recently completed 3 fiscal years divided by 3. Annual receipts of a concern which has been in business for less than three complete fiscal years means the total receipts for the period the concern has been in business divided by the number of weeks in business, multiplied by 52. Where a concern has been in business three or more complete fiscal years but has a short year as one of the years within its period of measurement, annual receipts means the total receipts for the short year and the two full fiscal years divided by the total number of weeks in the short year and the two full fiscal years, multiplied by 52. For the purposes of this subsection, the Business Loan Programs consist of the 7(a) Loan Program, the Microloan Program, the Intermediary Lending Pilot Program, and the Development Company Loan Program (‘‘504 Loan Program’’). The Disaster Loan Programs PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 consist of Physical Disaster Business Loans, Economic Injury Disaster Loans, Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loans, and Immediate Disaster Assistance Program loans. * * * * * ■ 3. In § 121.106, revise paragraphs (b)(1) and (3) to read as follows: § 121.106 How does SBA calculate number of employees? * * * * * (b) * * * (1) The average number of employees of the concern is used (including the employees of its domestic and foreign affiliates) based upon numbers of employees for each of the pay periods for the preceding completed 24 calendar months. * * * * * (3) If a concern has not been in business for 24 months, the average number of employees is used for each of the pay periods during which it has been in business. * * * * * ■ 4. In § 121.903, revise paragraph (a)(1)(i) to read as follows: § 121.903 How may an agency use size standards for its programs that are different than those established by SBA? (a) * * * (1) * * * (i) The size of a manufacturing concern by its average number of employees based on the preceding 24 calendar months, determined according to § 121.106; * * * * * Isabella Casillas Guzman, Administrator. [FR Doc. 2021–23439 Filed 11–1–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8026–03–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2021–0849; Airspace Docket No. 21–ACE–17] RIN 2120–AA66 Proposed Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V–161, V–190, and V–307, and Revocation of VOR Federal Airway V– 516 in the Vicinity of Oswego, KS Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: This action proposes to amend VHF Omnidirectional Range SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\02NOP1.SGM 02NOP1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 209 / Tuesday, November 2, 2021 / Proposed Rules jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 (VOR) Federal airways V–161, V–190, and V–307, and revoke V–516. The FAA is proposing this action due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Oswego, KS, VOR/ Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/ DME) navigational aid (NAVAID). The Oswego VOR is being decommissioned in support of the FAA’s VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program. DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 17, 2021. 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: 1(800) 647–5527, or (202) 366–9826. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA–2021–0849; Airspace Docket No. 21–ACE–17 at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments through the internet at https://www.regulations.gov. FAA Order JO 7400.11F, 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. FAA Order JO 7400.11F is also available for inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of FAA Order JO 7400.11F at NARA, email: fr.inspection@nara.gov or go to https://www.archives.gov/federalregister/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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:38 Nov 01, 2021 Jkt 256001 scope of that authority as it would modify the National Airspace System as necessary to preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic. 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– 2021–0849; Airspace Docket No. 21– ACE–17) and be submitted in triplicate to the Docket Management Facility (see the 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–2021–0849; Airspace Docket No. 21–ACE–17.’’ 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 the ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 60417 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 Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177. Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference This document proposes to amend FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 10, 2021, and effective September 15, 2021. FAA Order JO 7400.11F is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11F lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting points. Background The FAA is planning to decommission the Oswego, KS, VOR in July 2022. The Oswego VOR was 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 Oswego VOR/DME is planned for decommissioning, the co-located Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) is being retained to support NextGen PBN flight procedure requirements. The VOR Federal airways effected by the Oswego VOR decommissioning are V–161, V–190, V–307, and V–516. With the planned decommissioning of the Oswego VOR, the remaining groundbased NAVAID coverage in the area is insufficient to enable the continuity of the affected airways. As such, proposed modifications to V–161 and V–307 would result in gaps in the airways and to V–190 would result in the airway being shortened, as well as the proposed revocation of V–516 in its entirety. To overcome the proposed modifications and revocation to the affected airways, instrument flight rules (IFR) traffic could use portions of adjacent VOR Federal airways, including V–63, V–73, V–88, V–131, V–132, V–140, and V–350, or receive air traffic control (ATC) radar vectors to fly around or through the affected area. Additionally, IFR pilots equipped with RNAV capabilities could also navigate point to point using the E:\FR\FM\02NOP1.SGM 02NOP1 60418 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 209 / Tuesday, November 2, 2021 / Proposed Rules jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 existing fixes that would remain in place to support continued operations though the affected area. Visual flight rules (VFR) pilots who elect to navigate via the affected ATS routes could also take advantage of the adjacent ATS routes or ATC services listed previously. The Proposal The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to amend VOR Federal airways V–161, V–190, and V– 307, and remove VOR Federal airway V–516 due to the planned decommissioning of the Oswego, KS, VOR. The proposed VOR Federal airway actions are described below. V–161: V–161 currently extends between the Three Rivers, TX, VOR/ Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) and the Gopher, MN, VORTAC; and between the International Falls, MN, VOR/DME and the Winnipeg, MB, Canada, VORTAC, excluding the airspace within Canada. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segment overlying the Oswego, KS, VOR/DME between the Tulsa, OK, VORTAC and Butler, MO, VORTAC. The unaffected portions of the existing airway would remain as charted. V–190: V–190 currently extends between the Phoenix, AZ, VORTAC and the Springfield, MO, VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segment overlying the Oswego, KS, VOR/DME between the Bartlesville, OK, VOR/DME and Springfield, MO, VORTAC. The unaffected portions of the existing airway would remain as charted. V–307: V–307 currently extends between the Harrison, AR, VOR/DME and the Omaha, IA, VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segment overlying the Oswego, KS, VOR/DME between the Neosho, MO, VOR/DME and Chanute, KS, VOR/DME. Additional changes to other portions of the airway have been proposed in a separate NPRM. The unaffected portions of the existing airway would remain as charted. V–516: V–516 currently extends between the Pioneer, OK, VORTAC and the Oswego, KS, VOR/DME. The FAA proposes to remove the airway in its entirety. All NAVAID radials listed in the VOR Federal airway descriptions below are unchanged and stated in True degrees. VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) of FAA Order JO 7400.11F, dated August 10, 2021, and effective September 15, 2021, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The VOR Federal airways listed in this document would be published subsequently in FAA JO 7400.11. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:38 Nov 01, 2021 Jkt 256001 FAA Order JO 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 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. § 71.1 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 10, 2021, and effective September 15, 2021, is amended as follows: ■ * PO 00000 * * Frm 00043 * * * Domestic VOR Federal * Fmt 4702 * Sfmt 4702 * * V–190 [Amended] From Phoenix, AZ; St. Johns, AZ; Albuquerque, NM; Fort Union, NM; Dalhart, TX; Mitbee, OK; INT Mitbee 059° and Pioneer, OK, 280° radials; Pioneer; INT Pioneer 094° and Bartlesville, OK, 256° radials; to Bartlesville. * * * * * V–307 [Amended] From Harrison, AR; to Neosho, MO. From Chanute, KS; Emporia, KS; INT Emporia 336° and Pawnee City, NE, 194° radials; Pawnee City; to Omaha, IA. * * V–516 * * * * [Removed] * * * * Issued in Washington, DC, on October 26, 2021. Michael R. Beckles, Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group. [FR Doc. 2021–23716 Filed 11–1–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2021–0821; Airspace Docket No. 21–ASW–1] RIN 2120–AA66 Proposed Amendment, Establishment, and Revocation of Multiple Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes in the Vicinity of Borger, TX Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: This action proposes to amend Jet Route J–8 and VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airway V–272; establish Area Navigation (RNAV) route T–420; and remove Jet Route J–142 and VOR Federal airways V–304 and V–390. The FAA is proposing this action due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Borger, TX, VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) navigational aid SUMMARY: [Amended] Paragraph 6010(a) Airways. 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; to Tulsa, OK. From 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. E:\FR\FM\02NOP1.SGM 02NOP1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 209 (Tuesday, November 2, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 60416-60418]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-23716]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2021-0849; Airspace Docket No. 21-ACE-17]
RIN 2120-AA66


Proposed Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-161, V-190, and V-
307, and Revocation of VOR Federal Airway V-516 in the Vicinity of 
Oswego, KS

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend VHF Omnidirectional Range

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(VOR) Federal airways V-161, V-190, and V-307, and revoke V-516. The 
FAA is proposing this action due to the planned decommissioning of the 
VOR portion of the Oswego, KS, VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/
DME) navigational aid (NAVAID). The Oswego VOR is being decommissioned 
in support of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 17, 2021.

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: 
1(800) 647-5527, or (202) 366-9826. You must identify FAA Docket No. 
FAA-2021-0849; Airspace Docket No. 21-ACE-17 at the beginning of your 
comments. You may also submit comments through the internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11F, 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. FAA Order JO 7400.11F is also available for inspection at the 
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on 
the availability of FAA Order JO 7400.11F 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 National Airspace System as necessary 
to preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic.

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-2021-0849; Airspace Docket No. 21-ACE-17) and be submitted in 
triplicate to the Docket Management Facility (see the 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-2021-0849; Airspace Docket No. 21-ACE-17.'' 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 the 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 
Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document proposes to amend FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace 
Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 10, 2021, and effective 
September 15, 2021. FAA Order JO 7400.11F is publicly available as 
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11F 
lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service 
routes, and reporting points.

Background

    The FAA is planning to decommission the Oswego, KS, VOR in July 
2022. The Oswego VOR was 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 Oswego VOR/DME is planned for 
decommissioning, the co-located Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) is 
being retained to support NextGen PBN flight procedure requirements.
    The VOR Federal airways effected by the Oswego VOR decommissioning 
are V-161, V-190, V-307, and V-516. With the planned decommissioning of 
the Oswego VOR, the remaining ground-based NAVAID coverage in the area 
is insufficient to enable the continuity of the affected airways. As 
such, proposed modifications to V-161 and V-307 would result in gaps in 
the airways and to V-190 would result in the airway being shortened, as 
well as the proposed revocation of V-516 in its entirety. To overcome 
the proposed modifications and revocation to the affected airways, 
instrument flight rules (IFR) traffic could use portions of adjacent 
VOR Federal airways, including V-63, V-73, V-88, V-131, V-132, V-140, 
and V-350, or receive air traffic control (ATC) radar vectors to fly 
around or through the affected area. Additionally, IFR pilots equipped 
with RNAV capabilities could also navigate point to point using the

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existing fixes that would remain in place to support continued 
operations though the affected area. Visual flight rules (VFR) pilots 
who elect to navigate via the affected ATS routes could also take 
advantage of the adjacent ATS routes or ATC services listed previously.

The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to amend VOR 
Federal airways V-161, V-190, and V-307, and remove VOR Federal airway 
V-516 due to the planned decommissioning of the Oswego, KS, VOR. The 
proposed VOR Federal airway actions are described below.
    V-161: V-161 currently extends between the Three Rivers, TX, VOR/
Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) and the Gopher, MN, VORTAC; and 
between the International Falls, MN, VOR/DME and the Winnipeg, MB, 
Canada, VORTAC, excluding the airspace within Canada. The FAA proposes 
to remove the airway segment overlying the Oswego, KS, VOR/DME between 
the Tulsa, OK, VORTAC and Butler, MO, VORTAC. The unaffected portions 
of the existing airway would remain as charted.
    V-190: V-190 currently extends between the Phoenix, AZ, VORTAC and 
the Springfield, MO, VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the airway 
segment overlying the Oswego, KS, VOR/DME between the Bartlesville, OK, 
VOR/DME and Springfield, MO, VORTAC. The unaffected portions of the 
existing airway would remain as charted.
    V-307: V-307 currently extends between the Harrison, AR, VOR/DME 
and the Omaha, IA, VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the airway 
segment overlying the Oswego, KS, VOR/DME between the Neosho, MO, VOR/
DME and Chanute, KS, VOR/DME. Additional changes to other portions of 
the airway have been proposed in a separate NPRM. The unaffected 
portions of the existing airway would remain as charted.
    V-516: V-516 currently extends between the Pioneer, OK, VORTAC and 
the Oswego, KS, VOR/DME. The FAA proposes to remove the airway in its 
entirety.
    All NAVAID radials listed in the VOR Federal airway descriptions 
below are unchanged and stated in True degrees.
    VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) of FAA Order 
JO 7400.11F, dated August 10, 2021, and effective September 15, 2021, 
which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The VOR Federal 
airways listed in this document would be published subsequently in FAA 
JO 7400.11.
    FAA Order JO 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 JO 
7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 10, 
2021, and effective September 15, 2021, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways.

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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; to Tulsa, OK. From 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.
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V-190 [Amended]

    From Phoenix, AZ; St. Johns, AZ; Albuquerque, NM; Fort Union, 
NM; Dalhart, TX; Mitbee, OK; INT Mitbee 059[deg] and Pioneer, OK, 
280[deg] radials; Pioneer; INT Pioneer 094[deg] and Bartlesville, 
OK, 256[deg] radials; to Bartlesville.
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V-307 [Amended]

    From Harrison, AR; to Neosho, MO. From Chanute, KS; Emporia, KS; 
INT Emporia 336[deg] and Pawnee City, NE, 194[deg] radials; Pawnee 
City; to Omaha, IA.
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V-516 [Removed]

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    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 26, 2021.
Michael R. Beckles,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2021-23716 Filed 11-1-21; 8:45 am]
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