Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-469 and V-501, and Revocation of VOR Federal Airway V-474 in the Vicinity of St. Thomas, PA, 65315-65317 [2023-20446]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 183 / Friday, September 22, 2023 / Rules and Regulations enhances flight safety and NAS efficiency for aircraft transiting enroute along the eastern boundary of the Rivers Military Operations Area (MOA). T–472: T–472 is established and extends between the TASEY, TX, WP (located 60 feet west of the Paris, TX, VOR/DME NAVAID) and the Hot Springs, AR, VOR/DME NAVAID. This new T-route provides RNAV routing along the same route of flight as VOR Federal airway V–124 and enhances flight safety and NAS efficiency for aircraft transiting enroute along the southern boundary of the Hog B MOA. 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 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 action of establishing RNAV routes T– 469 and T–472 in the southwest United States to provide additional RNAV routing within the NAS 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 environmental 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. 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 65315 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: ■ 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 7400.11H, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 11, 2023, and effective September 15, 2023, is amended as follows: ■ Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes. * * * * * T–469 TASEY, TX to Rich Mountain, OK (PGO) [New] TASEY, TX WP (Lat. 33°32’32.56‘‘ N, long. 095°26’54.55‘‘ W) Rich Mountain, OK (PGO) VORTAC (Lat. 34°40’49.67‘‘ N, long. 094°36’32.41‘‘ W) * * * * * * * T–472 TASEY, TX to Hot Springs, AR (HOT) [New] TASEY, TX WP (Lat. 33°32′32.56″ N, long. 095°26′54.55″ W) Hot Springs, AR (HOT) VOR/DME (Lat. 34°28′42.94″ N, long. 093°05′26.20″ W) * * * * * DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Issued in Washington, DC, on September 18, 2023. Karen L. Chiodini, Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group. [FR Doc. 2023–20450 Filed 9–21–23; 8:45 am] 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2023–0881; Airspace Docket No. 22–AEA–34] RIN 2120–AA66 BILLING CODE 4910–13–P lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 Federal Aviation Administration Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V–469 and V–501, and Revocation of VOR Federal Airway V–474 in the Vicinity of St. Thomas, PA Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:55 Sep 21, 2023 Jkt 259001 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 This action amends Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways V–469 and V– 501, and revokes V–474. The FAA is taking this action due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the St. Thomas, PA (THS), VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) navigational aid (NAVAID). The St. Thomas VOR is being decommissioned in support of the FAA’s VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program. SUMMARY: Effective date 0901 UTC, November 30, 2023. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual DATES: E:\FR\FM\22SER1.SGM 22SER1 65316 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 183 / Friday, September 22, 2023 / Rules and Regulations revision of FAA Order JO 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments. Colby Abbott, Rules and Regulations Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. Subsequent to the NPRM, the FAA determined that the proposed VOR Federal airway V–501 amendment to replace the St. Thomas, PA, VORTAC airway point with the VINSE Fix did not accurately overlay the existing airway between the Hagerstown, MD, VOR and the Philipsburg, PA, VORTAC airway points. To overcome the unintended difference to the V–501 routing, the FAA is establishing the GGRIF Fix located approximately 80 feet south of the St. Thomas VORTAC at the intersection of the Harrisburg, PA, VORTAC 241° True (T)/251° Magnetic (M) and Philipsburg, PA, VORTAC 178°(T)/188°(M) radials. Replacing the St. Thomas VORTAC airway point in the V–501 description with the GGRIF Fix instead of the proposed VINSE Fix will retain the existing airway as it is currently charted. This action amends the V–501 description by changing the VINSE Fix proposed to replace the St. Thomas, PA, VORTAC airway point in the NPRM to the GGRIF Fix. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Incorporation by Reference Authority for This Rulemaking VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) 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 7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023, and effective September 15, 2023. FAA Order JO 7400.11H 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 7400.11H lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting points. 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 7400.11H, 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: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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 ATS route structure as necessary to preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the National Airspace System. History lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 Differences From the NPRM The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No. FAA–2023–0881 in the Federal Register (88 FR 21142; April 10, 2023), proposing to amend VOR Federal airways V–469 and V–501, and revoke VOR Federal airway V–474 due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the St. Thomas, PA, VORTAC NAVAID. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were received. VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:55 Sep 21, 2023 Jkt 259001 The Rule This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by amending VOR Federal airways V–469 and V–501, and revoking V–474 due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the St. Thomas, PA, VORTAC. The airway actions are described below. V–469: Prior to this final rule, V–469 extended between the Danville, VA, VORTAC and the Woodstown, NJ, VORTAC. The airway segment between the Johnstown, PA, VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) and the Harrisburg, PA, VORTAC is removed. As amended, the airway now extends between the Danville VORTAC and the Johnstown VOR/DME and between the Harrisburg VORTAC and the Woodstown VORTAC. PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 V–474: Prior to this final rule, V–474 extended between the St. Thomas, PA, VORTAC and the Modena, PA, VORTAC. The airway is removed in its entirety. V–501: Prior to this final rule, V–501 extended between the Martinsburg, WV, VORTAC and the Philipsburg, PA, VORTAC. The St. Thomas, PA, VORTAC airway point is replaced by the GGRIF Fix being established at the intersection of the Harrisburg, PA, VORTAC 241°(T)/251°(M) and Philipsburg, PA, VORTAC 178°(T)/ 188°(M) radials. As amended, the airway is retained as charted and continues to extend between the Martinsburg VORTAC and the Philipsburg VORTAC. The NAVAID radials listed in the airway descriptions in the amendments to part 71 are 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 VOR Federal airways V–469 and V–501, and revoking VOR Federal airway V–474, due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the St. Thomas, 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; E:\FR\FM\22SER1.SGM 22SER1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 183 / Friday, September 22, 2023 / Rules and Regulations Air Traffic Service Routes; and Reporting Points); and paragraph 5– 6.5k, which categorically excludes from further environmental impact review 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. V–501 [Amended] From Martinsburg, WV; Hagerstown, MD; INT Harrisburg, PA, 241° and Philipsburg, PA, 178° radials; to Philipsburg. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V–10 and V–210 in the Vicinity of Revloc, PA 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: ■ 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 7400.11H, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 11, 2023, and effective September 15, 2023, is amended as follows: ■ Paragraph 6010(a) Airways. * * * Domestic VOR Federal * * lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 V–469 [Amended] From Danville, VA; Lynchburg, VA; INT Lynchburg 347° and Elkins, WV, 142° radials; Elkins; Morgantown, WV; INT Morgantown 010° and Johnstown, PA, 260° radials; to Johnstown. From Harrisburg, PA; Dupont, DE; to Woodstown, NJ. * * * * * * * V–474 [Removed] * * * VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:55 Sep 21, 2023 Jkt 259001 * * * * * Issued in Washington, DC, on September 18, 2023. Karen L. Chiodini, Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group. [FR Doc. 2023–20446 Filed 9–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2023–0880; Airspace Docket No. 22–AEA–33] RIN 2120–AA66 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This action amends Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways V–10 and V–210 in the vicinity of Revloc, PA. The amendments are necessary due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Revloc, PA (REC), VOR/ Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/ DME) navigational aid (NAVAID). The Revloc VOR is being decommissioned as part of the FAA’s VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program. DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, November 30, 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, 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 7400.11H, 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 65317 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 Air Traffic Service (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–2023–0880 in the Federal Register (88 FR 21130; April 10, 2023), proposing to amend VOR Federal airways V–10 and V–210 due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Revloc, PA, VOR/DME NAVAID. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were received. Incorporation by Reference VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) 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 7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023, and effective September 15, 2023. FAA Order JO 7400.11H is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. This amendment action will be published in the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11. FAA Order JO 7400.11H lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting points. E:\FR\FM\22SER1.SGM 22SER1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 183 (Friday, September 22, 2023)]
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[Pages 65315-65317]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-20446]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2023-0881; Airspace Docket No. 22-AEA-34]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-469 and V-501, and Revocation 
of VOR Federal Airway V-474 in the Vicinity of St. Thomas, PA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range 
(VOR) Federal airways V-469 and V-501, and revokes V-474. The FAA is 
taking this action due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR 
portion of the St. Thomas, PA (THS), VOR/Tactical Air Navigation 
(VORTAC) navigational aid (NAVAID). The St. Thomas VOR is being 
decommissioned in support of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network 
(MON) program.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, November 30, 2023. The Director of the 
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 
1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual

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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, 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 7400.11H, 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 modifies 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-2023-0881 in the Federal Register (88 FR 21142; April 10, 2023), 
proposing to amend VOR Federal airways V-469 and V-501, and revoke VOR 
Federal airway V-474 due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR 
portion of the St. Thomas, 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

    Subsequent to the NPRM, the FAA determined that the proposed VOR 
Federal airway V-501 amendment to replace the St. Thomas, PA, VORTAC 
airway point with the VINSE Fix did not accurately overlay the existing 
airway between the Hagerstown, MD, VOR and the Philipsburg, PA, VORTAC 
airway points. To overcome the unintended difference to the V-501 
routing, the FAA is establishing the GGRIF Fix located approximately 80 
feet south of the St. Thomas VORTAC at the intersection of the 
Harrisburg, PA, VORTAC 241[deg] True (T)/251[deg] Magnetic (M) and 
Philipsburg, PA, VORTAC 178[deg](T)/188[deg](M) radials. Replacing the 
St. Thomas VORTAC airway point in the V-501 description with the GGRIF 
Fix instead of the proposed VINSE Fix will retain the existing airway 
as it is currently charted.
    This action amends the V-501 description by changing the VINSE Fix 
proposed to replace the St. Thomas, PA, VORTAC airway point in the NPRM 
to the GGRIF Fix.

Incorporation by Reference

    VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) 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 
7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023, and effective September 15, 2023. FAA 
Order JO 7400.11H 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 7400.11H 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 VOR Federal airways 
V-469 and V-501, and revoking V-474 due to the planned decommissioning 
of the VOR portion of the St. Thomas, PA, VORTAC. The airway actions 
are described below.
    V-469: Prior to this final rule, V-469 extended between the 
Danville, VA, VORTAC and the Woodstown, NJ, VORTAC. The airway segment 
between the Johnstown, PA, VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) 
and the Harrisburg, PA, VORTAC is removed. As amended, the airway now 
extends between the Danville VORTAC and the Johnstown VOR/DME and 
between the Harrisburg VORTAC and the Woodstown VORTAC.
    V-474: Prior to this final rule, V-474 extended between the St. 
Thomas, PA, VORTAC and the Modena, PA, VORTAC. The airway is removed in 
its entirety.
    V-501: Prior to this final rule, V-501 extended between the 
Martinsburg, WV, VORTAC and the Philipsburg, PA, VORTAC. The St. 
Thomas, PA, VORTAC airway point is replaced by the GGRIF Fix being 
established at the intersection of the Harrisburg, PA, VORTAC 
241[deg](T)/251[deg](M) and Philipsburg, PA, VORTAC 178[deg](T)/
188[deg](M) radials. As amended, the airway is retained as charted and 
continues to extend between the Martinsburg VORTAC and the Philipsburg 
VORTAC.
    The NAVAID radials listed in the airway descriptions in the 
amendments to part 71 are 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 VOR Federal 
airways V-469 and V-501, and revoking VOR Federal airway V-474, due to 
the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the St. Thomas, 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;

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Air Traffic Service Routes; and Reporting Points); and paragraph 5-
6.5k, which categorically excludes from further environmental impact 
review 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

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 
7400.11H, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 11, 
2023, and effective September 15, 2023, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways.

* * * * *

V-469 [Amended]

    From Danville, VA; Lynchburg, VA; INT Lynchburg 347[deg] and 
Elkins, WV, 142[deg] radials; Elkins; Morgantown, WV; INT Morgantown 
010[deg] and Johnstown, PA, 260[deg] radials; to Johnstown. From 
Harrisburg, PA; Dupont, DE; to Woodstown, NJ.
* * * * *

V-474 [Removed]

* * * * *

V-501 [Amended]

    From Martinsburg, WV; Hagerstown, MD; INT Harrisburg, PA, 
241[deg] and Philipsburg, PA, 178[deg] radials; to Philipsburg.
* * * * *

    Issued in Washington, DC, on September 18, 2023.
Karen L. Chiodini,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2023-20446 Filed 9-21-23; 8:45 am]
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