Proposed Amendment of Multiple Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes and Revocation of a VOR Federal Airway in the Vicinity of Wolbach, NE, 71266-71269 [2022-25418]

Download as PDF 71266 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 224 / Tuesday, November 22, 2022 / Proposed Rules approved by the FAA; the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or SchemppHirth’s Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive: ■ Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH: Docket No. FAA–2022–1484; Project Identifier MCAI–2022–00897–G. (a) Comments Due Date The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive (AD) by January 6, 2023. (b) Affected ADs None. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 2760, Drag Control System. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI identifies the unsafe condition as blocking or jamming of the airbrake. The FAA is issuing this AD to detect and correct such blockage or jamming of the airbrake system. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in reduced control of the glider. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Actions (1) Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 months, inspect the airbrake system for smooth operation, for sufficient airbrake panel overlap, and for proper cockpit control adjustment in accordance with Section I, and either II or III, depending on your glider configuration, of SchemppHirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Maintenance Information SHK–M–01–22 for the Duo Discus and Duo Discus T airbrake system, dated January 26, 2022. Note 1 to paragraph (g)(1): Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note 396–21, dated January 26, 2022; and Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note 890–17, dated January 26, 2022, contain information related to this subject. (2) If, during any inspection as required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, any part of the airbrake system is not properly adjusted, before further flight, adjust the airbrake system in accordance with a method 16:15 Nov 21, 2022 The Manager, International Validation Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in § 39.19. In accordance with § 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the International Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD or email to: 9AVS-AIR-730-AMOC@faa.gov. If mailing information, also submit information by email. (i) Additional Information (c) Applicability This AD applies to Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH (Schempp-Hirth) Model Duo Discus and Duo Discus T gliders, all serial numbers, certificated in any category. VerDate Sep<11>2014 (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) Jkt 259001 (1) Refer to EASA AD 2022–0138, dated July 7, 2022, for related information. This EASA AD may be found in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA– 2022–1484. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Jim Rutherford, Aviation Safety Engineer, General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, MO 64106; phone: (816) 329–4165; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov. (3) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (j)(3) and (4) of this AD. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Maintenance Information SHK–M–01–22 for the Duo Discus and Duo Discus T airbrake system, dated January 26, 2022. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH, Krebenstrasse 25, Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany; phone: +49 7021 7298–0; email: info@schempp-hirth.com; website: schempp-hirth.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, email: fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html. PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Issued on November 16, 2022. Christina Underwood, Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2022–25367 Filed 11–21–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2022–1395 Airspace Docket No. 22–ACE–10] RIN 2120–AA66 Proposed Amendment of Multiple Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes and Revocation of a VOR Federal Airway in the Vicinity of Wolbach, NE Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: This action proposes to amend Jet Routes J–10, J–84, J–100, J– 128, J–144, and J–197, VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways V–172 and V–380, and Area Navigation (RNAV) route T–288; and revoke VOR Federal airway V–219. The FAA is proposing this action due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Wolbach, NE (OBH), VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) navigational aid (NAVAID). The Wolbach VOR is being decommissioned in support of the FAA’s VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program. DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 6, 2023. 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–2022–1395 Airspace Docket No. 22–ACE–10 at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments through the internet at www.regulations.gov. FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at 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. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\22NOP1.SGM 22NOP1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 224 / Tuesday, November 22, 2022 / Proposed Rules 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: khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS 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 ATS route structure as necessary to preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the National Airspace System. 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– 2022–1395 Airspace Docket No. 22– ACE–10) 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 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–2022–1395 Airspace Docket No. 22–ACE–10.’’ 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:15 Nov 21, 2022 Jkt 259001 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 www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking documents can also be accessed through the FAA’s web page at 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 Parkway, Fort Worth, TX, 76177. Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference This document proposes to amend FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15, 2022. FAA Order JO 7400.11G is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11G 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 Wolbach, NE, VOR in June 2023. The Wolbach 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 Wolbach VORTAC is planned for decommissioning, the co-located Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 71267 portion of the NAVAID is being retained to support NextGen PBN flight procedure requirements. The Air Traffic Service (ATS) routes effected by the Wolbach VOR decommissioning are Jet Routes J–10, J– 84, J–100, J–128, J–144, and J–197; VOR Federal airways V–172, V–219, and V– 380; and RNAV route T–288. With the planned decommissioning of the Wolbach VOR, the remaining groundbased NAVAID coverage in the area is insufficient to enable the continuity of the affected ATS routes. As such, proposed modifications to J–10, J–84, J– 100, and J–128 would result in a gap being created in the ATS routes; to J– 144, J–197, V–172, and V–380 would result in the ATS routes being shortened; to T–288 would result in the Wolbach VOR/DME end point being changed; and to V–219 would result in the airway being revoked. To overcome the proposed modifications to the affected ATS routes, instrument flight rules (IFR) traffic in the high altitude enroute structure could use portions of Jet Routes J–44, J–60, J–94, J–114, J–146, J– 148, and J–151 for conventional navigation or RNAV routes Q–92, Q– 114, Q–122, and Q–136 for Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) navigation for properly equipped aircraft. IFR traffic in the low altitude enroute structure could use portions of VOR Federal airways V–6, V–8, V–71, V–80, and V–148 for conventional navigation or RNAV routes T–286, T–288, T–302, and T–413 for GPS navigation for properly equipped aircraft. Additionally, pilots equipped with RNAV capabilities could also navigate point to point using the existing NAVAIDs and 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. Lastly, IFR and VFR aircraft may request and receive air traffic control (ATC) radar vectors to fly around or through the affected area. Further, RNAV route T–288 would be amended to change the Wolbach VORTAC route end point to a new route end point located near the Wolbach VORTAC. This T–288 amendment action would be aimed at retaining the safety and efficiency of the route while minimizing impact to the RNAV route’s structure. The Proposal The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to amend Jet Routes J–10, J–84, J–100, J–128, J–144, and J– E:\FR\FM\22NOP1.SGM 22NOP1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS 71268 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 224 / Tuesday, November 22, 2022 / Proposed Rules 197, VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways V–172 and V–380, and Area Navigation (RNAV) route T–288; and revoke VOR Federal airway V–219 due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Wolbach, NE, VORTAC. The proposed ATS route actions are described below. J–10: J–10 currently extends between the Los Angeles, CA, VORTAC and the Iowa City, IA, VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME). The FAA proposes to remove the route segment overlying the Wolbach VORTAC between the North Platte, NE, VOR/ DME and the Des Moines, IA, VORTAC. As amended, the route would extend between the Los Angeles VORTAC and the North Platte VOR/DME, and between the Des Moines VORTAC and the Iowa City VOR/DME. J–84: J–84 currently extends between the Oakland, CA, VOR/DME and the Danville, IL, VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the route segment overlying the Wolbach VORTAC between the Sidney, NE, VOR/DME and the Dubuque, IA, VORTAC. As amended, the route would extend between the Oakland VOR/DME and the Sidney VOR/DME, and between the Dubuque VORTAC and the Danville VORTAC. J–100: J–100 currently extends between the Los Angeles, CA, VORTAC and the Northbrook, IL, VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the route segment overlying the Wolbach VORTAC between the Sidney, NE, VOR/ DME and the Dubuque, IA, VORTAC. As amended, the route would extend between the Los Angeles VORTAC and the Sidney VOR/DME, and between the Dubuque VORTAC and the Northbrook VORTAC. J–128: J–128 currently extends between the Los Angeles, CA, VORTAC and the Northbrook, IL, VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the route segment overlying the Wolbach VORTAC between the Hayes Center, NE, VORTAC and the Dubuque, IA, VORTAC. As amended, the route would extend between the Los Angeles VORTAC and the Hayes Center VORTAC, and between the Dubuque VORTAC and the Northbrook VORTAC. J–144: J–144 currently extends between the Wolbach, NE, VORTAC and the Dubuque, IA, VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the route segment overlying the Wolbach VORTAC between the Wolbach VORTAC and the Des Moines, IA, VORTAC. As amended, the route would extend between the Des Moines VORTAC and the Dubuque VORTAC. J–197: J–197 currently extends between the Dove Creek, CO, VORTAC VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:15 Nov 21, 2022 Jkt 259001 and the Sioux Falls, SD, VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the route segment overlying the Wolbach VORTAC between the Goodland, KS, VORTAC and Sioux Falls, SD, VORTAC. As amended, the route would extend between the Dove Creek VORTAC and the Goodland VORTAC. V–172: V–172 currently extends between the North Platte, NE, VOR/ DME and the DuPage, IL, VOR/DME. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segment overlying the Wolbach VORTAC between the North Platte, NE, VOR/DME and the Columbus, NE, VOR/ DME. As amended, the airway would extend between the Columbus VOR/ DME and the DuPage VOR/DME. V–219: V–219 currently extends between the Hayes Center, NE, VORTAC and the Norfolk, NE, VOR/DME. The FAA proposes to remove the airway in its entirety. V–380: V–380 currently extends between the O’Neill, NE, VORTAC and the Mankato, KS, VORTAC. The airspace within the O’Neill Military Operations Area (MOA) is excluded when the MOA is activated by Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM). The FAA proposes to remove the airway segment overlying the Wolback VORTAC between the O’Neill, NE, VORTAC and the Grand Island, NE, VOR/DME, and the airway exclusion. As amended, the airway would extend between the Grand Island VOR/DME and the Mankato VORTAC. T–288: T–288 currently extends between the Gillette, WY, VOR/DME and the Wolbach, NE, VORTAC. The FAA proposes to replace the Wolbach VORTAC route point with the ISTIQ, NE, waypoint (WP) that is located 3 nautical miles northeast of the Wolbach VORTAC on RNAV route T–413. Additionally, the Rapid City, SD, VORTAC latitude/longitude geographic coordinates are updated the match the FAA’s National Airspace System Resource database information. As amended, the route would extend between the Gillette VOR/DME and the ISTIQ WP. All NAVAID radials listed in the ATS route descriptions below are unchanged and stated in True degrees. Jet Routes are published in paragraph 2004, VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a), and United States Area Navigation Routes (T-routes) are published in paragraph 6011 of FAA Order JO 7400.11G, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15, 2022, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The ATS routes listed in this document would be published subsequently in FAA Order JO 7400.11. PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 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 14 CFR 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 [Amended] 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15, 2022, is amended as follows: ■ Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes. * * E:\FR\FM\22NOP1.SGM * * 22NOP1 * Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 224 / Tuesday, November 22, 2022 / Proposed Rules J–10 [Amended] From Los Angeles, CA; INT Los Angeles 083° and Twentynine Palms, CA, 269° radials; Twentynine Palms; INT Twentynine Palms 075° and Flagstaff, AZ, 251° radials; Flagstaff; Rattlesnake, NM; Blue Mesa, CO; Falcon, CO; to North Platte, NE. From Des Moines, IA; to Iowa City, IA. * * * * J–84 [Amended] * * J–100 * Paragraph 6010(a) Airways. * * * J–128 * J–144 [Amended] * * * * * * Domestic VOR Federal * * V–172 [Amended] From Columbus, NE; Omaha, IA; INT Omaha 066° and Newton, IA, 262° radials; Newton; Cedar Rapids, IA; Polo, IL; INT Polo 088° and DuPage, IL, 293° radials; to DuPage. * * * * * * [Removed] * * * * V–380 [Amended] From Grand Island, NE; Hastings, NE; to Mankato, KS. From Des Moines, IA; to Dubuque, IA. * * V–219 * [Amended] J–197 From Los Angeles, CA; Daggett, CA; Las Vegas, NV; INT of Las Vegas 046° and Bryce Canyon, UT, 240° radials; Bryce Canyon; * [Amended] * * * * From Los Angeles, CA; INT Los Angeles 083° and Peach Springs, AZ, 244° radials; Peach Springs; Tuba City, AZ; Blue Mesa, CO; Falcon, CO; to Hayes Center, NE. From Dubuque, IA; to Northbrook, IL. * From Oakland, CA; Linden, CA; Mina, NV; Delta, UT; Meeker, CO; to Sidney, NE. From Dubuque, IA; Northbrook, IL; to Danville, IL. * Meeker, CO; to Sidney, NE. From Dubuque, IA; to Northbrook, IL. * [Amended] * * * * * From Dove Creek, CO; Hugo, CO; to Goodland, KS. Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes. * * * * * * GILLETTE, WY (GCC) TO ISTIQ, NE [AMENDED] Gillette, WY (GCC) VOR/DME (Lat. 44°20′51.98″ KARAS, WY FIX (Lat. 44°16′22.88″ Rapid City, SD (RAP) VORTAC (Lat. 43°58′33.74″ WNDED, SD WP (Lat. 43°19′14.00″ Valentine, NE (VTN) NDB (Lat. 42°51′41.85″ Ainsworth, NE VOR/DME (Lat. 42°34′08.81″ (ANW) FESNT, NE WP (Lat. 42°03′57.00″ ISTIQ, NE WP (Lat. 41°24′52.04″ 71269 * * * * T–288 long. long. long. long. long. long. 105°32′36.55″ 104°18′49.64″ 103°00′44.38″ 101°32′19.00″ 100°32′58.73″ 099°59′22.78″ [Docket Number: 221116–0243] RIN 0607–AA60 DATES: * * * * Issued in Washington, DC, on November 16, 2022. Scott M. Rosenbloom, Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations. [FR Doc. 2022–25418 Filed 11–21–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Census Bureau 15 CFR Part 90 Written comments must be submitted on or before December 22, 2022. Resumption of the Population Estimates Challenge Program and Proposed Changes to the Program Census Bureau, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking and request for comments. AGENCY: The Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) is proposing to amend the regulations for the Population Estimates Challenge Program which provides eligible general-purpose governmental entities (units) with the opportunity to file requests for the review of their population estimates for 2021 and subsequent years in SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:15 Nov 21, 2022 Jkt 259001 Interested persons are invited to submit written comments by email to POP.challenge@census.gov. You also may submit comments, identified by RIN number 0607–AA60, to the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. All comments received are a part of the public record. Comments will be posted to https://www.regulations.gov for public viewing on a rolling basis. Comments generally will be posted without change. All Personal Identifying Information (for example, name, address) voluntarily submitted by the commenter may be publicly accessible. ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 W) W) W) W) W) W) N, long. 099°17′18.00″ W) N, long. 098°24′18.89″ W) forthcoming estimates series, beginning with the Vintage 2022 series that is scheduled to be published in 2023. Under this program, a governmental unit may file a challenge to its official population estimate by submitting additional data to the Census Bureau for evaluation, or by identifying a technical error in processing input data or producing the estimates. Specifically, the Census Bureau is proposing to amend its regulations to: update references to the input data used to produce the official population estimates and revise the evidence required to support a challenge. * khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS N, N, N, N, N, N, Do not submit Confidential Business Information or otherwise sensitive or protected information. The Census Bureau will accept anonymous comments (enter N/A in the required fields, if you wish to remain anonymous). You may submit attachments to electronic comments in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF file formats only. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information should be directed to Amel Toukabri, Chief, Local Government Estimates and Migration Processing Branch, Population Division, 301–763–2461 or POP.challenge@census.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The Census Bureau typically releases annual population estimates, in accordance with Title 13 of the United States Code (U.S.C.). These estimates are typically based to some extent upon the most recent Decennial Census of Population and Housing and compiled from the most current administrative and survey data available for that purpose. Although not required by any statute, the Census Bureau also typically offers an opportunity for local units of general-purpose government (hereinafter collectively ‘‘governmental unit’’) to challenge these official estimates through its Population E:\FR\FM\22NOP1.SGM 22NOP1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 224 (Tuesday, November 22, 2022)]
[Proposed Rules]
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[FR Doc No: 2022-25418]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2022-1395 Airspace Docket No. 22-ACE-10]
RIN 2120-AA66


Proposed Amendment of Multiple Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes 
and Revocation of a VOR Federal Airway in the Vicinity of Wolbach, NE

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Jet Routes J-10, J-84, J-100, J-
128, J-144, and J-197, VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways 
V-172 and V-380, and Area Navigation (RNAV) route T-288; and revoke VOR 
Federal airway V-219. The FAA is proposing this action due to the 
planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Wolbach, NE (OBH), 
VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) navigational aid (NAVAID). The 
Wolbach VOR is being decommissioned in support of the FAA's VOR Minimum 
Operational Network (MON) program.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 6, 2023.

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-2022-1395 Airspace Docket No. 22-ACE-10 at the beginning of your 
comments. You may also submit comments through the internet at 
www.regulations.gov.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, 
and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at 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.

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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 ATS route structure as necessary to 
preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the National 
Airspace System.

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-2022-1395 Airspace Docket No. 22-ACE-10) 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 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-2022-1395 Airspace Docket No. 22-ACE-10.'' 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 www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking 
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at 
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 
Parkway, Fort Worth, TX, 76177.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document proposes to amend FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace 
Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19, 2022, and effective 
September 15, 2022. FAA Order JO 7400.11G is publicly available as 
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11G 
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 Wolbach, NE, VOR in June 
2023. The Wolbach 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 Wolbach VORTAC is planned for 
decommissioning, the co-located Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) 
portion of the NAVAID is being retained to support NextGen PBN flight 
procedure requirements.
    The Air Traffic Service (ATS) routes effected by the Wolbach VOR 
decommissioning are Jet Routes J-10, J-84, J-100, J-128, J-144, and J-
197; VOR Federal airways V-172, V-219, and V-380; and RNAV route T-288. 
With the planned decommissioning of the Wolbach VOR, the remaining 
ground-based NAVAID coverage in the area is insufficient to enable the 
continuity of the affected ATS routes. As such, proposed modifications 
to J-10, J-84, J-100, and J-128 would result in a gap being created in 
the ATS routes; to J-144, J-197, V-172, and V-380 would result in the 
ATS routes being shortened; to T-288 would result in the Wolbach VOR/
DME end point being changed; and to V-219 would result in the airway 
being revoked.
    To overcome the proposed modifications to the affected ATS routes, 
instrument flight rules (IFR) traffic in the high altitude enroute 
structure could use portions of Jet Routes J-44, J-60, J-94, J-114, J-
146, J-148, and J-151 for conventional navigation or RNAV routes Q-92, 
Q-114, Q-122, and Q-136 for Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) 
navigation for properly equipped aircraft. IFR traffic in the low 
altitude enroute structure could use portions of VOR Federal airways V-
6, V-8, V-71, V-80, and V-148 for conventional navigation or RNAV 
routes T-286, T-288, T-302, and T-413 for GPS navigation for properly 
equipped aircraft. Additionally, pilots equipped with RNAV capabilities 
could also navigate point to point using the existing NAVAIDs and 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. Lastly, IFR and VFR 
aircraft may request and receive air traffic control (ATC) radar 
vectors to fly around or through the affected area.
    Further, RNAV route T-288 would be amended to change the Wolbach 
VORTAC route end point to a new route end point located near the 
Wolbach VORTAC. This T-288 amendment action would be aimed at retaining 
the safety and efficiency of the route while minimizing impact to the 
RNAV route's structure.

The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to amend Jet 
Routes J-10, J-84, J-100, J-128, J-144, and J-

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197, VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways V-172 and V-380, 
and Area Navigation (RNAV) route T-288; and revoke VOR Federal airway 
V-219 due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the 
Wolbach, NE, VORTAC. The proposed ATS route actions are described 
below.
    J-10: J-10 currently extends between the Los Angeles, CA, VORTAC 
and the Iowa City, IA, VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME). The 
FAA proposes to remove the route segment overlying the Wolbach VORTAC 
between the North Platte, NE, VOR/DME and the Des Moines, IA, VORTAC. 
As amended, the route would extend between the Los Angeles VORTAC and 
the North Platte VOR/DME, and between the Des Moines VORTAC and the 
Iowa City VOR/DME.
    J-84: J-84 currently extends between the Oakland, CA, VOR/DME and 
the Danville, IL, VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the route segment 
overlying the Wolbach VORTAC between the Sidney, NE, VOR/DME and the 
Dubuque, IA, VORTAC. As amended, the route would extend between the 
Oakland VOR/DME and the Sidney VOR/DME, and between the Dubuque VORTAC 
and the Danville VORTAC.
    J-100: J-100 currently extends between the Los Angeles, CA, VORTAC 
and the Northbrook, IL, VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the route 
segment overlying the Wolbach VORTAC between the Sidney, NE, VOR/DME 
and the Dubuque, IA, VORTAC. As amended, the route would extend between 
the Los Angeles VORTAC and the Sidney VOR/DME, and between the Dubuque 
VORTAC and the Northbrook VORTAC.
    J-128: J-128 currently extends between the Los Angeles, CA, VORTAC 
and the Northbrook, IL, VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the route 
segment overlying the Wolbach VORTAC between the Hayes Center, NE, 
VORTAC and the Dubuque, IA, VORTAC. As amended, the route would extend 
between the Los Angeles VORTAC and the Hayes Center VORTAC, and between 
the Dubuque VORTAC and the Northbrook VORTAC.
    J-144: J-144 currently extends between the Wolbach, NE, VORTAC and 
the Dubuque, IA, VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the route segment 
overlying the Wolbach VORTAC between the Wolbach VORTAC and the Des 
Moines, IA, VORTAC. As amended, the route would extend between the Des 
Moines VORTAC and the Dubuque VORTAC.
    J-197: J-197 currently extends between the Dove Creek, CO, VORTAC 
and the Sioux Falls, SD, VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the route 
segment overlying the Wolbach VORTAC between the Goodland, KS, VORTAC 
and Sioux Falls, SD, VORTAC. As amended, the route would extend between 
the Dove Creek VORTAC and the Goodland VORTAC.
    V-172: V-172 currently extends between the North Platte, NE, VOR/
DME and the DuPage, IL, VOR/DME. The FAA proposes to remove the airway 
segment overlying the Wolbach VORTAC between the North Platte, NE, VOR/
DME and the Columbus, NE, VOR/DME. As amended, the airway would extend 
between the Columbus VOR/DME and the DuPage VOR/DME.
    V-219: V-219 currently extends between the Hayes Center, NE, VORTAC 
and the Norfolk, NE, VOR/DME. The FAA proposes to remove the airway in 
its entirety.
    V-380: V-380 currently extends between the O'Neill, NE, VORTAC and 
the Mankato, KS, VORTAC. The airspace within the O'Neill Military 
Operations Area (MOA) is excluded when the MOA is activated by Notice 
to Air Missions (NOTAM). The FAA proposes to remove the airway segment 
overlying the Wolback VORTAC between the O'Neill, NE, VORTAC and the 
Grand Island, NE, VOR/DME, and the airway exclusion. As amended, the 
airway would extend between the Grand Island VOR/DME and the Mankato 
VORTAC.
    T-288: T-288 currently extends between the Gillette, WY, VOR/DME 
and the Wolbach, NE, VORTAC. The FAA proposes to replace the Wolbach 
VORTAC route point with the ISTIQ, NE, waypoint (WP) that is located 3 
nautical miles northeast of the Wolbach VORTAC on RNAV route T-413. 
Additionally, the Rapid City, SD, VORTAC latitude/longitude geographic 
coordinates are updated the match the FAA's National Airspace System 
Resource database information. As amended, the route would extend 
between the Gillette VOR/DME and the ISTIQ WP.
    All NAVAID radials listed in the ATS route descriptions below are 
unchanged and stated in True degrees.
    Jet Routes are published in paragraph 2004, VOR Federal airways are 
published in paragraph 6010(a), and United States Area Navigation 
Routes (T-routes) are published in paragraph 6011 of FAA Order JO 
7400.11G, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15, 2022, 
which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The ATS routes 
listed in this document would be published subsequently in FAA Order 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

0
1. The authority citation for 14 CFR 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]

0
2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO 
7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19, 
2022, and effective September 15, 2022, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes.

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J-10 [Amended]

    From Los Angeles, CA; INT Los Angeles 083[deg] and Twentynine 
Palms, CA, 269[deg] radials; Twentynine Palms; INT Twentynine Palms 
075[deg] and Flagstaff, AZ, 251[deg] radials; Flagstaff; 
Rattlesnake, NM; Blue Mesa, CO; Falcon, CO; to North Platte, NE. 
From Des Moines, IA; to Iowa City, IA.
* * * * *

J-84 [Amended]

    From Oakland, CA; Linden, CA; Mina, NV; Delta, UT; Meeker, CO; 
to Sidney, NE. From Dubuque, IA; Northbrook, IL; to Danville, IL.
* * * * *

J-100 [Amended]

    From Los Angeles, CA; Daggett, CA; Las Vegas, NV; INT of Las 
Vegas 046[deg] and Bryce Canyon, UT, 240[deg] radials; Bryce Canyon; 
Meeker, CO; to Sidney, NE. From Dubuque, IA; to Northbrook, IL.
* * * * *

J-128 [Amended]

    From Los Angeles, CA; INT Los Angeles 083[deg] and Peach 
Springs, AZ, 244[deg] radials; Peach Springs; Tuba City, AZ; Blue 
Mesa, CO; Falcon, CO; to Hayes Center, NE. From Dubuque, IA; to 
Northbrook, IL.
* * * * *

J-144 [Amended]

    From Des Moines, IA; to Dubuque, IA.
* * * * *

J-197 [Amended]

    From Dove Creek, CO; Hugo, CO; to Goodland, KS.
* * * * *

Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways.

* * * * *

V-172 [Amended]

    From 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 DuPage, IL, 293[deg] radials; to DuPage.
* * * * *

V-219 [Removed]

* * * * *

V-380 [Amended]

    From Grand Island, NE; Hastings, NE; to Mankato, KS.
* * * * *

Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.

* * * * *

T-288 Gillette, WY (GCC) to ISTIQ, NE [Amended]
 
Gillette, WY (GCC)            VOR/DME          (Lat. 44[deg]20'51.98'' N, long. 105[deg]32'36.55'' W)
KARAS, WY                     FIX              (Lat. 44[deg]16'22.88'' N, long. 104[deg]18'49.64'' W)
Rapid City, SD (RAP)          VORTAC           (Lat. 43[deg]58'33.74'' N, long. 103[deg]00'44.38'' W)
WNDED, SD                     WP               (Lat. 43[deg]19'14.00'' N, long. 101[deg]32'19.00'' W)
Valentine, NE (VTN)           NDB              (Lat. 42[deg]51'41.85'' N, long. 100[deg]32'58.73'' W)
Ainsworth, NE (ANW)           VOR/DME          (Lat. 42[deg]34'08.81'' N, long. 099[deg]59'22.78'' W)
FESNT, NE                     WP               (Lat. 42[deg]03'57.00'' N, long. 099[deg]17'18.00'' W)
ISTIQ, NE                     WP               (Lat. 41[deg]24'52.04'' N, long. 098[deg]24'18.89'' W)
 

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    Issued in Washington, DC, on November 16, 2022.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
[FR Doc. 2022-25418 Filed 11-21-22; 8:45 am]
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