Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-14 and V-67, and Area Navigation Route T-272; Vandalia, IL, 75486-75488 [2023-24077]

Download as PDF 75486 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 212 / Friday, November 3, 2023 / Rules and Regulations J–84 [Amended] From Oakland, CA; Linden, CA; Mina, NV; Delta, UT; Meeker, CO; to Sidney, NE. From Dubuque, IA; to Northbrook, IL. * * * * Paragraph 2006 United States Area Navigation Routes. * * * * * Q–42 LEWRP, MO to ZIMMZ, PA [Amended] LEWRP, MO WP (Lat. LCOLN, IL WP (Lat. SNKPT, IN WP (Lat. HIDON, OH WP (Lat. BUBAA, OH WP (Lat. PSYKO, PA WP (Lat. BRNAN, PA WP (Lat. HOTEE, PA WP (Lat. WP (Lat. SPOTZ, PA ZIMMZ, PA FIX (Lat. * * * * Paragraph 6010(a) Airways. * * * * * Domestic VOR Federal * * V–171 [Amended] From Lexington, KY; INT Lexington 251° and Louisville, KY, 114° radials; Louisville; 40°08′06.06″ 40°17′37.55″ 40°14′13.96″ 40°10′00.00″ 40°10′27.00″ 40°08′37.00″ 40°08′07.00″ 40°20′36.00″ 40°45′55.00″ 40°48′11.00″ * * * * Issued in Washington, DC, on October 27, 2023. Karen L. Chiodini, Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group. [FR Doc. 2023–24076 Filed 11–2–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2023–1014; Airspace Docket No. 23–ACE–2] RIN 2120–AA66 Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V–14 and V–67, and Area Navigation Route T–272; Vandalia, IL Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This action amends Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways V–14 and V–67, and United States Area Navigation (RNAV) route T–272. The FAA is taking this action due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Vandalia, IL (VLA), VOR/Distance lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:19 Nov 02, 2023 Jkt 262001 long. long. long. long. long. long. long. long. long. long. 092°35′30.15″ 087°33′25.36″ 085°23′39.21″ 081°37′27.00″ 080°58′17.00″ 079°09′13.00″ 077°50′06.70″ 076°29′37.00″ 075°22′59.00″ 075°07′25.00″ to Terre Haute, IN. From Peotone, IL; INT Peotone 281° and Joliet, IL, 173° radials; to Joliet. From Nodine, MN; INT Nodine 298° and Farmington, MN, 124° radials; Farmington; Darwin, MN; Alexandria, MN; INT Alexandria 321° and Grand Forks, ND, 152° radials; to Grand Forks. * * * * T–478 RIVRS, IL to BOLRR, IN [New] RIVRS, IL WP Spinner, IL (SPI) VORTAC Champaign, IL (CMI) VORTAC SLONI, IL WP LCOLN, IL WP BOLRR, IN WP * N, N, N, N, N, N, N, N, N, N, V–251 [Amended] From Adders, IL; to Champaign, IL. * 39°25′21.41″ 39°50′23.04″ 40°02′04.31″ 40°11′06.39″ 40°17′37.55″ 40°33′22.03″ * N, N, N, N, N, N, Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) navigational aid (NAVAID). The Vandalia VOR is being decommissioned in support of the FAA’s VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program. DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, January 25, 2024. 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 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 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 * * * * Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes. * (Lat. (Lat. (Lat. (Lat. (Lat. (Lat. W) W) W) W) W) W) W) W) W) W) long. long. long. long. long. long. * * 090°55′56.70″ 089°40′39.85″ 088°16′33.87″ 087°55′15.88″ 087°33′25.36″ 087°04′09.55″ * * W) W) W) W) W) W) 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–2023–1014 in the Federal Register (88 FR 29580; May 8, 2023), proposing to amend VOR Federal airways V–14 and V–67, and United States RNAV route T–272 due to the planned E:\FR\FM\03NOR1.SGM 03NOR1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 212 / Friday, November 3, 2023 / Rules and Regulations decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Vandalia, IL, VOR/DME NAVAID. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were received. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 Incorporation by Reference 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 7400.11H, 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. The Rule This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by amending VOR Federal airways V–14 and V–67, and United States RNAV route T–272 due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Vandalia, IL, VOR/DME. The Air Traffic Service (ATS) route actions are described below. V–14: Prior to this final rule, V–14 extended between the Chisum, NM, VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) and the Tulsa, OK, VORTAC; and between the Springfield, MO, VORTAC and the Flag City, OH, VORTAC. The airway segment between the St. Louis, MO, VORTAC and the Terre Haute, IN, VORTAC is removed. As amended, the airway now extends between the Chisum VORTAC and the Tulsa VORTAC, between the Springfield VORTAC and the St. Louis VORTAC, and between the Terre Haute VORTAC and the Flag City VORTAC. V–67: Prior to this final rule, V–67 extended between the intersection of the Centralia, IL, VORTAC 010° and Vandalia, IL, VOR/DME 162° radials (CORKI Fix) and the Rochester, MN, VOR/DME. The airway segment between the intersection of the Centralia VORTAC 010° and Vandalia VOR/DME 162° radials (CORKI Fix) and the Spinner, IL, VORTAC is removed. As amended, the airway now extends between the Spinner VORTAC and the Rochester VOR/DME. T–272: Prior to this final rule, T–272 extended between the Hallsville, MO, VORTAC and the Vandalia, IL, VOR/ VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:19 Nov 02, 2023 Jkt 262001 DME. The Vandalia, IL, VOR/DME route point is changed to the TYMME, IL, waypoint (WP) which is located approximately 60 feet northeast of the Vandalia VOR/DME. As amended, the route now extends between the Hallsville VORTAC and the TYMME WP. Additionally, the Hallsville, MO, identifier is added to the first line of the route description and the geographic coordinates of each route point are updated to be expressed in degrees, minutes, seconds, and hundredths of a second. The NAVAID radials contained in the V–14 description listed below in The Amendment section 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 VOR Federal airways V–14 and V–67, and United States RNAV route T–272, due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Vandalia, IL, VOR/DME 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– 6.5k, which categorically excludes from further environmental impact review publication of existing air traffic control PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 75487 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 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 * * V–14 [Amended] From Chisum, NM; Lubbock, TX; Childress, TX; Hobart, OK; Will Rogers, OK; INT Will Rogers 052° and Tulsa, OK, 246° radials; to Tulsa. From Springfield, MO; Vichy, MO; INT Vichy 067° and St. Louis, MO, 225° radials; to St. Louis. From Terre Haute, IN; Brickyard, IN; Muncie, IN; to Flag City, OH. * * * * * V–67 [Amended] From Spinner, IL; Burlington, IA; Iowa City, IA; Cedar Rapids, IA; Waterloo, IA; to Rochester, MN. * E:\FR\FM\03NOR1.SGM * * 03NOR1 * * 75488 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 212 / Friday, November 3, 2023 / Rules and Regulations Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes. * * * * * T–272 Hallsville, MO (HLV) to TYMME, IL [Amended] Hallsville, MO (HLV) VORTAC (lat. 39°06′48.75″ N, long. 092°07′41.64″ W) TYMME, IL WP (lat. 39°05′38.35″ N, long. 089°09′43.71″ W) * * * * * Issued in Washington, DC, on October 27, 2023. Karen L. Chiodini, Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group. [FR Doc. 2023–24077 Filed 11–2–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 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: Federal Aviation Administration Authority for This Rulemaking 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2023–0965; Airspace Docket No. 23–AGL–8] RIN 2120–AA66 Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V–158 and V–172; Polo, IL Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This action amends Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways V–158 and V– 172 in the vicinity of Polo, IL. The amendments are due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Polo, IL (PLL), VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) navigational aid (NAVAID). The Polo VOR is being decommissioned as part of the FAA’s VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program. DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, January 25, 2024. 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 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:19 Nov 02, 2023 Jkt 262001 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 (NAS). History The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No. FAA–2023–0965 in the Federal Register (88 FR 23595; April 18, 2023), proposing to amend VOR Federal airways V–158 and V–172 due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Polo, IL, VOR/DME NAVAID. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. One comment was received. The commenter stated the FAA should keep the Polo VOR and associated VOR Federal airways, V–158 and V–172, because decommissioning them represented an aeronautical navigation challenge to instrument flight rules (IFR) aircraft not yet equipped with an IFR suitable global positioning system (GPS) and as a backup to GPS navigation, since there is PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 a lack of other suitable VOR navigational aids in the area. The VOR MON is designed to enable aircraft, having lost Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) service, to revert to conventional navigation procedures and enable aircraft to proceed to a MON airport where an Instrument Landing System (ILS) or VOR approach procedure can be flown without the necessity of GPS. In December 2011, the FAA published a notice of proposed policy and request for comments in the Federal Register (76 FR 77939). The notice addressed the FAA’s proposed strategy for reducing the current VOR network to a Minimum Operational Network (MON) in support of transitioning the NAS to performance-based navigation (PBN) as part of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). The FAA announced that, as part of a NAS Efficient Streamlined Services Initiative, the number of VORs would be reduced while more efficient Area Navigation (RNAV) routes and procedures would be implemented throughout the NAS. The notice stated that the FAA, with assistance of a work group, would develop a candidate list of VORs for discontinuance using relevant operational, safety, cost, and economic criteria. In response to comments received to the notice of proposed policy, the FAA published a disposition of comments notice in the Federal Register (77 FR 50420; August 21, 2012), stating it would develop an initial VOR MON discontinuance plan which would be made publicly available. As a result, the FAA convened a working group for developing the objective criteria to be used to help identify those VORs that would remain operational. Stakeholders, aviation industry, and military services provided further input to the FAA for consideration in developing the criteria to select VORs that needed to be retained as a part of the MON. With this collective input, the FAA developed the criteria to determine which VORs would be retained. The VORs not meeting these criteria were considered discontinuance candidates. As referenced in the NPRM, the FAA published its VOR MON final policy statement in the Federal Register (81 FR 48694; July 26, 2016). In that notice, the E:\FR\FM\03NOR1.SGM 03NOR1

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