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, 21098-21099 [2023-07240]

Download as PDF 21098 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 68 / Monday, April 10, 2023 / Rules and Regulations 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 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 amends the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Beaver Island Airport, Beaver Island, MI (currently St. James, MI), to support instrument flight rule operations at this airport. History The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No. FAA–2023–0077 in the Federal Register (88 FR 2867; January 18, 2023) amending the Class E airspace at St. James, MI. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1 Incorporation by Reference Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 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. 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 qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ paragraph 5–6.5.a. This airspace action is not expected to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment. Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR 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: ■ The Rule This amendment to 14 CFR part 71 modifies the Class E airspace by extending upward from 700 feet above the surface to within a 7-mile (increased from a 6.2-mile) radius of Beaver Island Airport, Beaver Island, MI; removes the extension to the east as it is no longer required; updates the header from ‘‘St. James, MI’’ to ‘‘Beaver Island, MI’’ to coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical database; and updates the geographic coordinates to coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical database. 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. Regulatory Notices and Analyses The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which * VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:14 Apr 07, 2023 Jkt 259001 § 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 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. * * * * AGL MI E5 Beaver Island, MI [Amended] Beaver Island Airport, MI (Lat. 45°41′32″ N, long. 85°34′00″ W) PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 7-mile radius of the Beaver Island Airport. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 3, 2023. Martin A. Skinner, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center. [FR Doc. 2023–07196 Filed 4–7–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 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; correction. AGENCY: This action corrects a final rule published by the FAA in the Federal Register on March 27, 2023, that amended Very High Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways V–268 and V–474, revoked Jet Route J–518 and VOR Federal airway V–119, and established Area Navigation (RNAV) route Q–178. In the final rule, one of the two categorical exclusion references listed in the Environmental Review section of the preamble was incorrect. The final rule Environmental Review section referenced categorical exclusions pursuant to FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, paragraphs 5–6.5a and 5– 6.5k, in error. The correct categorical exclusion references are FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraphs 5–6.5a and 5–6.5i. This action corrects that error. 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 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), all comments received, the final rule, this final rule correction, and all background material may be viewed online at www.regulations.gov using the FAA Docket number. Electronic retrieval help SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\10APR1.SGM 10APR1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 68 / Monday, April 10, 2023 / Rules and Regulations 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: ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1 History The FAA published a final rule for Docket No. FAA–2022–1424 in the Federal Register (88 FR 18026; March 27, 2023), amending VOR Federal airways V–268 and V–474, revoking Jet Route J–518 and VOR Federal airway V– 119, and establishing RNAV route Q– 178 due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Indian Head, PA, VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) navigational aid (NAVAID). Subsequent to publication, the FAA determined that the environmental review categorical exclusion references listed in the preamble were incorrect. The final rule Environmental Review section in the preamble listed FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraphs 5–6.5a and 5–6.5k as the supporting categorical exclusion references; however, upon further review, the FAA determined the references should be FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraphs 5–6.5a and 5–6.5i. This rule corrects the preamble discussion of the categorical exclusion references listed in the Environmental Review section of the final rule. This action does not alter the alignment of the amended, revoked, or established Air Traffic Service (ATS) routes listed in the final rule. Correction to Final Rule D Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, the first sentence in the Environmental Review section contained in the preamble in Docket No. FAA–2022–1424, as published in the Federal Register of March 27, 2023 (88 FR 18026), FR Doc. 2023–06101, is corrected as follows: 1. In FR Doc. 2023–06101, appearing on page 18027, in the second and third columns, replace the first sentence in the Environmental Review section to read, VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:43 Apr 07, 2023 Jkt 259001 ‘‘The FAA has determined that this action of amending VOR Federal airways V–268 and V–474, revoking Jet Route J–518 and VOR Federal airway V– 119, and establishing RNAV route Q– 178, due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Indian Head, PA, 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); and 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.’’ Issued in Washington, DC, on April 3, 2023. Brian Konie, Acting Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations. [FR Doc. 2023–07240 Filed 4–7–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2023–0049; Airspace Docket No. 22–ASO–17] RIN 2120–AA66 Amendment of High Altitude Area Navigation (RNAV) Route Q–101; Eastern United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 ACTION: 21099 Final rule. This action amends high altitude area navigation (RNAV) route Q–101 in the eastern United States. This action supports the Northeast Corridor Atlantic Coast Route Project to improve the efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS) and reduce the dependency on ground-based navigational systems. SUMMARY: 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. DATES: A copy of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (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. ADDRESSES: Paul Gallant, 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: 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 NAS. E:\FR\FM\10APR1.SGM 10APR1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 68 (Monday, April 10, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 21098-21099]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-07240]


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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

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; correction.

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SUMMARY: This action corrects a final rule published by the FAA in the 
Federal Register on March 27, 2023, that amended Very High Frequency 
(VHF) Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways V-268 and V-474, 
revoked Jet Route J-518 and VOR Federal airway V-119, and established 
Area Navigation (RNAV) route Q-178. In the final rule, one of the two 
categorical exclusion references listed in the Environmental Review 
section of the preamble was incorrect. The final rule Environmental 
Review section referenced categorical exclusions pursuant to FAA Order 
1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, paragraphs 5-
6.5a and 5-6.5k, in error. The correct categorical exclusion references 
are FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraphs 5-6.5a and 5-6.5i. This action 
corrects that error.

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 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), all 
comments received, the final rule, this final rule correction, and all 
background material may be viewed online at www.regulations.gov using 
the FAA Docket number. Electronic retrieval help

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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: 

History

    The FAA published a final rule for Docket No. FAA-2022-1424 in the 
Federal Register (88 FR 18026; March 27, 2023), amending VOR Federal 
airways V-268 and V-474, revoking Jet Route J-518 and VOR Federal 
airway V-119, and establishing RNAV route Q-178 due to the planned 
decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Indian Head, PA, VOR/Tactical 
Air Navigation (VORTAC) navigational aid (NAVAID). Subsequent to 
publication, the FAA determined that the environmental review 
categorical exclusion references listed in the preamble were incorrect. 
The final rule Environmental Review section in the preamble listed FAA 
Order 1050.1F, paragraphs 5-6.5a and 5-6.5k as the supporting 
categorical exclusion references; however, upon further review, the FAA 
determined the references should be FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraphs 5-
6.5a and 5-6.5i. This rule corrects the preamble discussion of the 
categorical exclusion references listed in the Environmental Review 
section of the final rule.
    This action does not alter the alignment of the amended, revoked, 
or established Air Traffic Service (ATS) routes listed in the final 
rule.

Correction to Final Rule

    [ssquf] Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, the 
first sentence in the Environmental Review section contained in the 
preamble in Docket No. FAA-2022-1424, as published in the Federal 
Register of March 27, 2023 (88 FR 18026), FR Doc. 2023-06101, is 
corrected as follows:
    1. In FR Doc. 2023-06101, appearing on page 18027, in the second 
and third columns, replace the first sentence in the Environmental 
Review section to read,
    ``The FAA has determined that this action of amending VOR Federal 
airways V-268 and V-474, revoking Jet Route J-518 and VOR Federal 
airway V-119, and establishing RNAV route Q-178, due to the planned 
decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Indian Head, PA, 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); and 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.''

    Issued in Washington, DC, on April 3, 2023.
Brian Konie,
Acting Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
[FR Doc. 2023-07240 Filed 4-7-23; 8:45 am]
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