Revocation of Colored Federal Airway Blue 8 (B-8); Shishmaref, AK, 73934-73935 [2022-26168]

Download as PDF 73934 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 231 / Friday, December 2, 2022 / Rules and Regulations 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] Authority for This Rulemaking 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 6009(a) * * * Green Federal Airways. * * * * G–17 [Removed] * * * Issued in Washington, DC, on November 28, 2022. Scott M. Rosenbloom, Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations. [FR Doc. 2022–26164 Filed 12–1–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The FAA’s authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency’s authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of the airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority as it modifies the route structure as necessary to preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the National Airspace System (NAS). Federal Aviation Administration History 14 CFR Part 71 The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for Docket No. FAA–2022–0300 in the Federal Register (87 FR 19035; April 1, 2022), revoking Colored Federal airway B–8 due to the planned decommissioning of the Shishmaref, AK, NDB. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting comments on the proposal. No comments were received. Blue Federal airways are published in paragraph 6009(d) 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 Colored Federal airway listed in this document will be published subsequently in FAA Order JO 7400.11. [Docket No. FAA–2022–0300; Airspace Docket No. 22–AAL–19] RIN 2120–AA66 Revocation of Colored Federal Airway Blue 8 (B–8); Shishmaref, AK Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This action revokes Colored Federal airway Blue 8 (B–8) due to the planned decommissioning of the Shishmaref, AK (SHH), Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) in the vicinity of Shishmaref, AK. DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, February 23, 2023. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order JO 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments. ADDRESSES: 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 SUMMARY: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. 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: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:45 Dec 01, 2022 Jkt 259001 Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference This document amends 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. PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 The Rule This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by revoking Colored Federal airway B–8 due to the decommissioning of the Shishmaref, AK, NDB in the vicinity of Shishmaref, AK. The amendment is described below. B–8: B–8 extends between the Shishmaref, AK, NDB and the Tin City, AK, NDB. The airway is removed in its entirety. 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 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 rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Environmental Review The FAA has determined that this airspace action of revoking Colored Federal airway B–8, due to the planned decommissioning of the Shishmaref, AK, NDB, qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and its implementing regulations at 40 CFR part 1500, and in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, paragraph 5–6.5a, which categorically excludes from further environmental impact review rulemaking actions that designate or modify classes of airspace areas, airways, routes, and reporting points (see 14 CFR part 71, Designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas; Air Traffic Service Routes; and Reporting Points), and paragraph 5– 6.5k, which categorically excludes from further environmental review the publication of existing air traffic control procedures that do not essentially change existing tracks, create new tracks, change altitude, or change E:\FR\FM\02DER1.SGM 02DER1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 231 / Friday, December 2, 2022 / Rules and Regulations concentration of aircraft on these tracks. As such, this action is not expected to result in any potentially significant environmental impacts. In accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5– 2 regarding Extraordinary Circumstances, the FAA has reviewed this action for factors and circumstances in which a normally categorically excluded action may have a significant environmental impact requiring further analysis. Accordingly, the FAA has determined that no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment or environmental impact study. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 The Amendment In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS 1. The authority citation for 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. [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 6009(d) * * * Blue Federal Airways. * * * * B–8 [Removed] * * * Issued in Washington, DC, on November 28, 2022. Scott M. Rosenbloom, Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations. [FR Doc. 2022–26168 Filed 12–1–22; 8:45 am] lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 BILLING CODE 4910–13–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:45 Dec 01, 2022 Jkt 259001 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2021–0245; Airspace Docket No. 21–AAL–8] RIN 2120–AA66 Amendment to VOR Federal Airway V– 436 and Jet Route J–125, and Establishment of United States Area Navigation Route T–399 in the Vicinity of Clear, AK Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; correction. AGENCY: This action corrects a final rule published by the FAA in the Federal Register on November 1, 2022, that amends Alaskan VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airway V–436 and Jet Route J–125, and establishes United States Area Navigation (RNAV) route T–399 in the vicinity of Clear, AK. In the final rule, the amendments to V–436 addressed in the preamble were incomplete and did not address all of the airway segment amendments being made. Additionally, the final rule referenced the AILEE, AK, route point as a waypoint (WP), in error, in the V–436 and T–399 amendment discussions in the preamble and in the T–399 route description in the regulatory text. The correct characterization of the AILEE, AK, route point is as a Fix. This action corrects the oversight of not including all of the V– 436 amendments addressed in the preamble to match the V–436 description in the regulatory text and changes all references of the AILEE, AK, WP to the AILEE, AK, Fix to match the FAA’s National Airspace System Resource (NASR) database information. DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, December 29, 2022. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments. ADDRESSES: FAA Order 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Abbott, Rules and Regulations Group, Office of Policy, Federal SUMMARY: Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). § 71.1 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 73935 Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: History The FAA published a final rule in the Federal Register (87 FR 65675; November 1, 2022), amending Alaskan VOR Federal airway V–436 and Jet Route J–125, and establishing RNAV route T–399 in the vicinity of Clear, AK. Subsequent to publication, the FAA determined that the amendments to V– 436 addressed in the preamble were incomplete and did not address all of the airway segment amendments being made. Additionally, the FAA determined that the AILEE, AK, route point was incorrectly identified as a WP. As such, the preamble discussion of the V–436 amendments appear inconsistent with the amended V–436 description listed in the regulatory text and all references of the AILEE, AK, WP do not match the FAA’s NASR database information. This rule corrects the preamble discussion of the V–436 amendments to include all of the airway segment amendments being made and changes all references of the AILEE, AK, WP to the AILEE, AK, Fix. This action does not alter the alignment of the amended V– 436 airway or the established T–399 route listed in the final rule. Alaskan VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(b) and United States Area Navigation 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 Alaskan VOR Federal airway and RNAV T-route listed in this document will be published subsequently in FAA Order JO 7400.11. Correction to Final Rule Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, the V–436 amendment discussion contained in the preamble and all references of the AILEE, AK, WP in Docket No. FAA– 2021–0245, as published in the Federal Register of November 1, 2022 (87 FR 65675), FR Doc. 2022–23369, are corrected as follows: ■ 1. In FR Doc. 2022–23369, appearing on page 65676, in the first and second columns, replace the V–436 amendment discussion to read, ‘‘V–436: V–436 extends between the Anchorage, AK (ANC), VHF Omnidirectional Range/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) and the Deadhorse, AK (SCC), VOR/DME. This action removes the airway segment E:\FR\FM\02DER1.SGM 02DER1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 231 (Friday, December 2, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-26168]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2022-0300; Airspace Docket No. 22-AAL-19]
RIN 2120-AA66


Revocation of Colored Federal Airway Blue 8 (B-8); Shishmaref, AK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action revokes Colored Federal airway Blue 8 (B-8) due to 
the planned decommissioning of the Shishmaref, AK (SHH), Non-
Directional Beacon (NDB) in the vicinity of Shishmaref, AK.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, February 23, 2023. The Director of the 
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 
1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order JO 7400.11 
and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: 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.

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 modifies the route structure as necessary to preserve 
the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the National Airspace 
System (NAS).

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for Docket 
No. FAA-2022-0300 in the Federal Register (87 FR 19035; April 1, 2022), 
revoking Colored Federal airway B-8 due to the planned decommissioning 
of the Shishmaref, AK, NDB. Interested parties were invited to 
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting comments on the 
proposal. No comments were received.
    Blue Federal airways are published in paragraph 6009(d) 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 Colored 
Federal airway listed in this document will be published subsequently 
in FAA Order JO 7400.11.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends 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.

The Rule

    This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by revoking Colored Federal 
airway B-8 due to the decommissioning of the Shishmaref, AK, NDB in the 
vicinity of Shishmaref, AK. The amendment is described below.
    B-8: B-8 extends between the Shishmaref, AK, NDB and the Tin City, 
AK, NDB. The airway is removed in its entirety.
    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 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 rule, when 
promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this airspace action of revoking 
Colored Federal airway B-8, due to the planned decommissioning of the 
Shishmaref, AK, NDB, qualifies for categorical exclusion under the 
National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and its 
implementing regulations at 40 CFR part 1500, and in accordance with 
FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, 
paragraph 5-6.5a, which categorically excludes from further 
environmental impact review rulemaking actions that designate or modify 
classes of airspace areas, airways, routes, and reporting points (see 
14 CFR part 71, Designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas; 
Air Traffic Service Routes; and Reporting Points), and paragraph 5-
6.5k, which categorically excludes from further environmental review 
the publication of existing air traffic control procedures that do not 
essentially change existing tracks, create new tracks, change altitude, 
or change

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concentration of aircraft on these tracks. As such, this action is not 
expected to result in any potentially significant environmental 
impacts. In accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 regarding 
Extraordinary Circumstances, the FAA has reviewed this action for 
factors and circumstances in which a normally categorically excluded 
action may have a significant environmental impact requiring further 
analysis. Accordingly, the FAA has determined that no extraordinary 
circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental 
assessment or environmental impact study.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation 
Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR 
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

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1. The authority citation for 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]

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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 6009(d) Blue Federal Airways.

* * * * *

B-8 [Removed]

* * * * *

    Issued in Washington, DC, on November 28, 2022.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
[FR Doc. 2022-26168 Filed 12-1-22; 8:45 am]
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