Amendment of Multiple Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes and Revocation of a VOR Federal Airway in the Vicinity of Wolbach, NE, 18023-18026 [2023-06101]
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(3) A review of airplane maintenance
records is acceptable in lieu of the inspection
to verify the serial number of the inlet
specified in step A.1. of the Work
Instructions of Boeing Service Letter 737–SL–
71–081–A, Revision A, dated March 3, 2023,
if the serial number of the inlet can be
conclusively determined from that review.
(4) Where Boeing Service Letter 737–SL–
71–081–A, Revision A, dated March 3, 2023,
specifies contacting Boeing for repair or
further instructions: This AD requires doing
the repair and applicable instructions before
further flight using a method approved in
accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (l) of this AD.
(5) Where the Work Instructions of Boeing
Service Letter 737–SL–71–081–A, Revision
A, dated March 3, 2023, refers to the
structural repair manual, replace the text
‘‘737–8/8200/9 Structural Repair Manual
(SRM) 51–40–04, Revision 18/9/15,’’ with
‘‘737–8 Structural Repair Manual (SRM) 51–
40–04, Revision 18 or 19; 737–8200 SRM 51–
40–04, Revision 9 or 10; or 737–9 SRM 51–
40–04, Revision 15 or 16.’’
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(i) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install an engine inlet assembly
with a serial number listed in Attachment I
of Boeing Service Letter 737–SL–71–081–A,
Revision A, dated March 3, 2023, on any
airplane unless all applicable actions
required by paragraph (g) of this AD have
been done for that inlet.
(j) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the
actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Boeing Service
Letter 737–SL–71–081, dated February 20,
2023, provided the conditions specified in
paragraphs (j)(1) and (2) of this AD are met.
(1) An inspection or records review has
been done to verify the inlet serial number
is not included in the additional serial
numbers identified in Attachment I of Boeing
Service Letter 737–SL–71–081–A, Revision
A, dated March 3, 2023; and the serial
number of the inlet can be conclusively
determined from that inspection or review.
(2) Where the Work Instructions of Boeing
Service Letter 737–SL–71–081, dated
February 20, 2023, refer to the structural
repair manual (SRM) to apply torque, the
applicable SRM identified in paragraph
(j)(2)(i), (ii), or (iii) of this AD was used to
apply the torque.
(i) Boeing 737–8 SRM 51–40–04, Revision
18, dated November 10, 2022; or Revision 19,
dated March 10, 2023.
(ii) Boeing 737–8200 SRM 51–40–04,
Revision 9, dated November 10, 2022; or
Revision 10, dated March 10, 2023.
(iii) Boeing 737–9 SRM 51–40–04, Revision
15, dated November 10, 2022; or Revision 16,
dated March 10, 2023.
(k) Special Flight Permit
(1) Special flight permits, as described in
14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199, may be issued to
move the airplane to a maintenance facility
prior to performing the required inspections.
(2) If, during the inspections required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, only one engine is
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found with an inlet having any crack or
thermal damage: Special flight permits, as
described in 14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199, may
be issued to operate the airplane to a location
where the requirements of this AD can be
accomplished provided the conditions
specified in paragraph (k)(2)(i) and (ii) of this
AD, as applicable, are met.
(i) The EAI is deactivated on the affected
engine in accordance with the operator’s
existing Minimum Equipment List.
(ii) For any inlet with any thermal
exposure (i.e., heat damage) on the inner
barrel, The Boeing Company Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) is
contacted to obtain concurrence for issuance
of a special flight permit and The Boeing
Company ODA concurs. Operators must
comply with any flight limitations provided
by The Boeing Company ODA. The
concurrence with any limitations must
specifically refer to this AD.
(3) If, during the inspections required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, both engines are
found with inlets having any crack or
thermal exposure: Special flight permits, as
described in 14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199, are
not allowed.
(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or responsible Flight
Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the
certification office, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (m) of this
AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANMSeattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair,
modification, or alteration required by this
AD if it is approved by The Boeing Company
ODA that has been authorized by the
Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, to make
those findings. To be approved, the repair
method, modification deviation, or alteration
deviation must meet the certification basis of
the airplane, and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.
(4) Except as required by paragraph (h) of
this AD: For service information that
contains steps that are labeled as Required
for Compliance (RC), the provisions of
paragraphs (l)(4)(i) and (ii) of this AD apply.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including
substeps under an RC step and any figures
identified in an RC step, must be done to
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
requirement is removed from that step or
substep. An AMOC is required for any
deviations to RC steps, including substeps
and identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in
accordance with the operator’s maintenance
or inspection program without obtaining
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approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
including substeps and identified figures, can
still be done as specified, and the airplane
can be put back in an airworthy condition.
(m) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Samuel Dorsey, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines,
WA 98198; phone: 206–231–3415; email:
Samuel.j.dorsey@faa.gov.
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) 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) Boeing Service Letter 737–SL–71–081–
A, Revision A, dated March 3, 2023.
Note 1 to paragraph (n)(2)(i): Attachments
I and II of this document are dated March 2,
2023.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
telephone 562–797–1717; website
myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
206–231–3195.
(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,
fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to:
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued on March 17, 2023.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2022–1395 Airspace
Docket No. 22–ACE–10]
RIN 2120–AA66
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.
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
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Final rule.
This action amends Jet Routes
J–10, J–84, J–100, J–128, J–144, and J–
197, Very High Frequency (VHF)
Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal
airways V–172 and V–380, and Area
Navigation (RNAV) route T–288; and
revokes VOR Federal airway V–219. The
FAA is taking 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: Effective date 0901 UTC, June
15, 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: A copy of the NPRM, all
comments received, this final rule, and
all background material may be viewed
online at www.regulations.gov using the
FAA Docket number. Electronic
retrieval help and guidelines are
available on the website. It is available
24 hours each day, 365 days each year.
FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, and
subsequent amendments can be viewed
online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/
publications/. You may also contact the
Rules and Regulations Group, Office of
Policy, 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:
SUMMARY:
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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
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modify the ATS route structure as
necessary to preserve the safe and
efficient flow of air traffic within the
National Airspace System.
History
The FAA published a notice of
proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA–2022–1395 in the Federal Register
(87 FR 71266; November 22, 2022),
amending Jet Routes J–10, J–84, J–100,
J–128, J–144, and J–197, VOR Federal
airways V–172 and V–380, and RNAV
route T–288; and revoking VOR Federal
airway V–219 due to the planned
decommissioning of the VOR portion of
the Wolbach VORTAC NAVAID.
Differences From the NPRM
Subsequent to the NPRM publication,
the FAA determined one route point
listed in the RNAV route T–288
description could be removed without
affecting the route’s structure or
alignment. The FESNT, NE, waypoint
(WP) in the T–288 description does not
denote a route turn point, does not have
established holding requirements, and is
not required due to PBN leg length
maximum allowable distances being
exceeded; therefore, it is not required in
the description. This rule removes the
FESNT, WP route point from the
description of T–288 between the
Ainsworth, NE, VOR/Distance
Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) and
the ISTIQ, NE, WP route points.
Incorporation by Reference
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 7400.11, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points,
which is incorporated by reference in 14
CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This
document amends the current version of
that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11G,
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. These amendments will be
published in the next update to FAA
Order JO 7400.11.
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
amending Jet Routes J–10, J–84, J–100,
J–128, J–144, and J–197, VOR Federal
airways V–172 and V–380, and RNAV
route T–288; and revoking VOR Federal
airway V–219 due to the planned
decommissioning of the VOR portion of
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the Wolbach, NE, VORTAC. The ATS
route actions are described below.
J–10: J–10 extends between the Los
Angeles, CA, VORTAC and the Iowa
City, IA, VOR/DME. The route segment
overlying the Wolbach VORTAC
between the North Platte, NE, VOR/
DME and the Des Moines, IA, VORTAC
is removed. As amended, the route
extends 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 extends between the
Oakland, CA, VOR/DME and the
Danville, IL, VORTAC. The route
segment overlying the Wolbach
VORTAC between the Sidney, NE, VOR/
DME and the Dubuque, IA, VORTAC is
removed. As amended, the route
extends between the Oakland VOR/DME
and the Sidney VOR/DME, and between
the Dubuque VORTAC and the Danville
VORTAC.
J–100: J–100 extends between the Los
Angeles, CA, VORTAC and the
Northbrook, IL, VORTAC. The route
segment overlying the Wolbach
VORTAC between the Sidney, NE, VOR/
DME and the Dubuque, IA, VORTAC is
removed. As amended, the route
extends between the Los Angeles
VORTAC and the Sidney VOR/DME,
and between the Dubuque VORTAC and
the Northbrook VORTAC.
J–128: J–128 extends between the Los
Angeles, CA, VORTAC and the
Northbrook, IL, VORTAC. The route
segment overlying the Wolbach
VORTAC between the Hayes Center, NE,
VORTAC and the Dubuque, IA,
VORTAC is removed. As amended, the
route extends between the Los Angeles
VORTAC and the Hayes Center
VORTAC, and between the Dubuque
VORTAC and the Northbrook VORTAC.
J–144: J–144 extends between the
Wolbach, NE, VORTAC and the
Dubuque, IA, VORTAC. The route
segment overlying the Wolbach
VORTAC between the Wolbach
VORTAC and the Des Moines, IA,
VORTAC is removed. As amended, the
route extends between the Des Moines
VORTAC and the Dubuque VORTAC.
J–197: J–197 extends between the
Dove Creek, CO, VORTAC and the
Sioux Falls, SD, VORTAC. The route
segment overlying the Wolbach
VORTAC between the Goodland, KS,
VORTAC and Sioux Falls, SD, VORTAC
is removed. As amended, the route
extends between the Dove Creek
VORTAC and the Goodland VORTAC.
V–172: V–172 extends between the
North Platte, NE, VOR/DME and the
DuPage, IL, VOR/DME. The airway
segment overlying the Wolbach
VORTAC between the North Platte, NE,
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VOR/DME and the Columbus, NE, VOR/
DME is removed. As amended, the
airway extends between the Columbus
VOR/DME and the DuPage VOR/DME.
V–219: V–219 extends between the
Hayes Center, NE, VORTAC and the
Norfolk, NE, VOR/DME. The airway is
removed in its entirety.
V–380: V–380 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 airway segment overlying the
Wolbach VORTAC between the O’Neill,
NE, VORTAC and the Grand Island, NE,
VOR/DME, and the airway exclusion is
removed. As amended, the airway
extends 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
Wolbach VORTAC route point is
replaced by the ISTIQ, NE, WP located
3 nautical miles northwest of the
Wolbach VORTAC on RNAV route T–
413. Additionally, the Rapid City, SD,
VORTAC latitude/longitude geographic
coordinates are updated to match the
FAA’s National Airspace System
Resource database information. As
amended, the route extends between the
Gillette VOR/DME and the ISTIQ, WP.
All NAVAID radials listed in the ATS
route descriptions below are unchanged
and stated in degrees True north.
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 DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
does not warrant preparation of a
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
impact is so minimal. Since this is a
routine matter that only affects air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when
promulgated, does not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this
action of amending Jet Routes J–10, J–
84, J–100, J–128, J–144, and J–197, VOR
Federal airways V–172 and V–380, and
RNAV route T–288; and revoking VOR
Federal airway V–219, due to the
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planned decommissioning of the VOR
portion of the Wolbach, NE, VORTAC
NAVAID, 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); paragraph 5–6.5(b),
which categorically excludes from
further environmental impact review
actions regarding establishment of jet
routes and Federal airways (see 14 CFR
71.15, Designation of jet routes and VOR
Federal airways); operation of civil
aircraft in a defense area, or to, within,
or out of the United States through a
designated Air Defense Identification
Zone (ADIZ) (14 CFR part 99, Security
Control of Air Traffic); authorizations
for operation of moored balloons,
moored kites, amateur rockets, and
unmanned free balloons (see 14 CFR
part 101, Moored Balloons, Kites,
Amateur Rockets and Unmanned Free
Balloons); and, authorizations of
parachute jumping and inspection of
parachute equipment (see 14 CFR part
105, Parachute Operations); paragraph
5–6.5i, which categorically excludes
from further environment impact review
the establishment of new or revised air
traffic control procedures conducted at
3,000 feet or more above ground level
(AGL); procedures conducted below
3,000 feet AGL that do not cause traffic
to be routinely routed over noise
sensitive areas; modifications to
currently approved procedures
conducted below 3,000 feet AGL that do
not significantly increase noise over
noise sensitive areas; and increases in
minimum altitudes and landing
minima. For modifications to air traffic
procedures at or above 3,000 feet AGL,
the Noise Screening Tool (NST) or other
FAA-approved environmental screening
methodology should be applied; and
paragraph 5–6.5k, which categorically
excludes from further environmental
impact review the publication of
existing air traffic control procedures
that do not essentially change existing
tracks, create new tracks, change
altitude, or change concentration of
aircraft on these tracks. As such, this
action is not expected to result in any
potentially significant environmental
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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. 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
1. The authority citation for 14 CFR
part 71 continues to read as follows:
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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:
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Paragraph 2004
Jet Routes.
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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.
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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.
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J–100 [Amended]
From Los Angeles, CA; Daggett, CA; Las
Vegas, NV; INT of Las Vegas 046° and Bryce
Canyon, UT, 240° radials; Bryce Canyon;
Meeker, CO; to Sidney, NE. From Dubuque,
IA; to Northbrook, IL.
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J–128 [Amended]
From Los Angeles, CA; INT Los Angeles
083° and Peach Springs, AZ, 244° radials;
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Peach Springs; Tuba City, AZ; Blue Mesa,
CO; Falcon, CO; to Hayes Center, NE. From
Dubuque, IA; to Northbrook, IL.
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J–144 [Amended]
From Des Moines, IA; to Dubuque, IA.
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J–197 [Amended]
From Dove Creek, CO; Hugo, CO; to
Goodland, KS.
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Paragraph 6011 United States Area
Navigation Routes.
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GILLETTE, WY (GCC) TO ISTIQ, NE [AMENDED]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2022–1424; Airspace
Docket No. 22–AEA–11]
RIN 2120–AA66
Amendment of VOR Federal Airways
V–268 and V–474, Revocation of Jet
Route J–518 and VOR Federal Airway
V–119, and Establishment of Area
Navigation Route Q–178 in the Vicinity
of Indian Head, PA
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action amends Very High
Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional
Range (VOR) Federal airways V–268 and
V–474, revokes Jet Route J–518 and VOR
Federal airway V–119, and establishes
Area Navigation (RNAV) route Q–178.
The FAA is taking this action due to the
planned decommissioning of the VOR
portion of the Indian Head, PA, VOR/
Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC)
navigational aid (NAVAID). The Indian
Head VOR is being decommissioned in
support of the FAA’s VOR Minimum
Operational Network (MON) program.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, June
15, 2023. The Director of the Federal
SUMMARY:
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From Grand Island, NE; Hastings, NE; to
Mankato, KS.
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V–219 [Removed]
Issued in Washington, DC, on March 20,
2023.
Brian Konie,
Acting Manager, Airspace Rules and
Regulations.
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V–380 [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.
Gillette, WY (GCC)
KARAS, WY
Rapid City, SD (RAP)
WNDED, SD
Valentine, NE (VTN)
Ainsworth, NE (ANW)
ISTIQ, NE
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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: A copy of the NPRM, all
comments received, this final rule, and
all background material may be viewed
online at www.regulations.gov using the
FAA Docket number. Electronic
retrieval help and guidelines are
available on the website. It is available
24 hours each day, 365 days each year.
FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, and
subsequent amendments can be viewed
online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/
publications/. You may also contact the
Rules and Regulations Group, Office of
Policy, 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
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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.
History
The FAA published a notice of
proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA–2022–1424 in the Federal Register
(87 FR 72904; November 28, 2022),
amending VOR Federal airways V–268
and V–474, revoking Jet Route J–518
and VOR Federal airway V–119, and
establishing Area Navigation (RNAV)
route Q–178 due to the planned
decommissioning of the VOR portion of
the Indian Head, PA, VORTAC
NAVAID. Interested parties were invited
to participate in this rulemaking effort
by submitting written comments on the
proposal. No comments were received.
Differences From the NPRM
In the NPRM, the FAA erroneously
stated that, although the VOR portion of
the Indian Head VORTAC was planned
for decommissioning, the co-located
Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)
would be retained. Instead, the colocated Tactical Air Navigation
(TACAN) is being retained to provide
navigational service for military
operations and DME service in support
of current and future Next Generation
Air Transportation System Performance
Based Navigation procedures. This does
not affect the changes to the airways in
this rule.
Incorporation by Reference
Jet Routes are published in paragraph
2004, United States Area Navigation
Routes (Q-routes) are published in
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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
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.
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ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action amends Jet Routes J-10, J-84, J-100, J-128, J-144,
and J-197, Very High Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional Range (VOR)
Federal airways V-172 and V-380, and Area Navigation (RNAV) route T-
288; and revokes VOR Federal airway V-219. The FAA is taking 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: Effective date 0901 UTC, June 15, 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: A copy of the NPRM, all comments received, this final rule,
and all background material may be viewed online at www.regulations.gov
using the FAA Docket number. Electronic retrieval help and guidelines
are available on the website. It is available 24 hours each day, 365
days each year.
FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points,
and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. You may also contact the Rules and
Regulations Group, Office of Policy, 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 would modify the ATS route structure as necessary to
preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the National
Airspace System.
History
The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA-2022-1395 in the Federal Register (87 FR 71266; November 22, 2022),
amending Jet Routes J-10, J-84, J-100, J-128, J-144, and J-197, VOR
Federal airways V-172 and V-380, and RNAV route T-288; and revoking VOR
Federal airway V-219 due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR
portion of the Wolbach VORTAC NAVAID.
Differences From the NPRM
Subsequent to the NPRM publication, the FAA determined one route
point listed in the RNAV route T-288 description could be removed
without affecting the route's structure or alignment. The FESNT, NE,
waypoint (WP) in the T-288 description does not denote a route turn
point, does not have established holding requirements, and is not
required due to PBN leg length maximum allowable distances being
exceeded; therefore, it is not required in the description. This rule
removes the FESNT, WP route point from the description of T-288 between
the Ainsworth, NE, VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) and the
ISTIQ, NE, WP route points.
Incorporation by Reference
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
7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This
document amends the current version of that order, FAA Order JO
7400.11G, 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. These amendments will be published in the
next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11.
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 amending Jet Routes J-10, J-
84, J-100, J-128, J-144, and J-197, VOR Federal airways V-172 and V-
380, and RNAV route T-288; and revoking VOR Federal airway V-219 due to
the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Wolbach, NE,
VORTAC. The ATS route actions are described below.
J-10: J-10 extends between the Los Angeles, CA, VORTAC and the Iowa
City, IA, VOR/DME. The route segment overlying the Wolbach VORTAC
between the North Platte, NE, VOR/DME and the Des Moines, IA, VORTAC is
removed. As amended, the route extends 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 extends between the Oakland, CA, VOR/DME and the
Danville, IL, VORTAC. The route segment overlying the Wolbach VORTAC
between the Sidney, NE, VOR/DME and the Dubuque, IA, VORTAC is removed.
As amended, the route extends between the Oakland VOR/DME and the
Sidney VOR/DME, and between the Dubuque VORTAC and the Danville VORTAC.
J-100: J-100 extends between the Los Angeles, CA, VORTAC and the
Northbrook, IL, VORTAC. The route segment overlying the Wolbach VORTAC
between the Sidney, NE, VOR/DME and the Dubuque, IA, VORTAC is removed.
As amended, the route extends between the Los Angeles VORTAC and the
Sidney VOR/DME, and between the Dubuque VORTAC and the Northbrook
VORTAC.
J-128: J-128 extends between the Los Angeles, CA, VORTAC and the
Northbrook, IL, VORTAC. The route segment overlying the Wolbach VORTAC
between the Hayes Center, NE, VORTAC and the Dubuque, IA, VORTAC is
removed. As amended, the route extends between the Los Angeles VORTAC
and the Hayes Center VORTAC, and between the Dubuque VORTAC and the
Northbrook VORTAC.
J-144: J-144 extends between the Wolbach, NE, VORTAC and the
Dubuque, IA, VORTAC. The route segment overlying the Wolbach VORTAC
between the Wolbach VORTAC and the Des Moines, IA, VORTAC is removed.
As amended, the route extends between the Des Moines VORTAC and the
Dubuque VORTAC.
J-197: J-197 extends between the Dove Creek, CO, VORTAC and the
Sioux Falls, SD, VORTAC. The route segment overlying the Wolbach VORTAC
between the Goodland, KS, VORTAC and Sioux Falls, SD, VORTAC is
removed. As amended, the route extends between the Dove Creek VORTAC
and the Goodland VORTAC.
V-172: V-172 extends between the North Platte, NE, VOR/DME and the
DuPage, IL, VOR/DME. The airway segment overlying the Wolbach VORTAC
between the North Platte, NE,
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VOR/DME and the Columbus, NE, VOR/DME is removed. As amended, the
airway extends between the Columbus VOR/DME and the DuPage VOR/DME.
V-219: V-219 extends between the Hayes Center, NE, VORTAC and the
Norfolk, NE, VOR/DME. The airway is removed in its entirety.
V-380: V-380 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 airway segment overlying the Wolbach
VORTAC between the O'Neill, NE, VORTAC and the Grand Island, NE, VOR/
DME, and the airway exclusion is removed. As amended, the airway
extends 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 Wolbach VORTAC route point is replaced
by the ISTIQ, NE, WP located 3 nautical miles northwest of the Wolbach
VORTAC on RNAV route T-413. Additionally, the Rapid City, SD, VORTAC
latitude/longitude geographic coordinates are updated to match the
FAA's National Airspace System Resource database information. As
amended, the route extends between the Gillette VOR/DME and the ISTIQ,
WP.
All NAVAID radials listed in the ATS route descriptions below are
unchanged and stated in degrees True north.
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 DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979);
and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the
anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that
only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified
that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of
the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this action of amending Jet Routes J-
10, J-84, J-100, J-128, J-144, and J-197, VOR Federal airways V-172 and
V-380, and RNAV route T-288; and revoking VOR Federal airway V-219, due
to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Wolbach, NE,
VORTAC NAVAID, 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); paragraph 5-6.5(b), which
categorically excludes from further environmental impact review actions
regarding establishment of jet routes and Federal airways (see 14 CFR
71.15, Designation of jet routes and VOR Federal airways); operation of
civil aircraft in a defense area, or to, within, or out of the United
States through a designated Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) (14
CFR part 99, Security Control of Air Traffic); authorizations for
operation of moored balloons, moored kites, amateur rockets, and
unmanned free balloons (see 14 CFR part 101, Moored Balloons, Kites,
Amateur Rockets and Unmanned Free Balloons); and, authorizations of
parachute jumping and inspection of parachute equipment (see 14 CFR
part 105, Parachute Operations); paragraph 5-6.5i, which categorically
excludes from further environment impact review the establishment of
new or revised air traffic control procedures conducted at 3,000 feet
or more above ground level (AGL); procedures conducted below 3,000 feet
AGL that do not cause traffic to be routinely routed over noise
sensitive areas; modifications to currently approved procedures
conducted below 3,000 feet AGL that do not significantly increase noise
over noise sensitive areas; and increases in minimum altitudes and
landing minima. For modifications to air traffic procedures at or above
3,000 feet AGL, the Noise Screening Tool (NST) or other FAA-approved
environmental screening methodology should be applied; and paragraph 5-
6.5k, which categorically excludes from further environmental impact
review the publication of existing air traffic control procedures that
do not essentially change existing tracks, create new tracks, change
altitude, or change 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. 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 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.
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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;
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Peach Springs; Tuba City, AZ; Blue Mesa, CO; Falcon, CO; to Hayes
Center, NE. From Dubuque, IA; to Northbrook, IL.
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J-144 [Amended]
From Des Moines, IA; to Dubuque, IA.
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J-197 [Amended]
From Dove Creek, CO; Hugo, CO; to Goodland, KS.
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Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways.
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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]
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V-380 [Amended]
From Grand Island, NE; Hastings, NE; to Mankato, KS.
* * * * *
Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.
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T-288 Gillette, WY (GCC) to ISTIQ, NE [Amended]
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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)
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 March 20, 2023.
Brian Konie,
Acting Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
[FR Doc. 2023-06101 Filed 3-24-23; 8:45 am]
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