Amendment of VOR Federal Airway V-132 and Revocation of VOR Federal Airways V-131, V-307, and V-350 in the Vicinity of Chanute, KS, 78265-78267 [2023-25182]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 219 / Wednesday, November 15, 2023 / Proposed Rules (j) Testing and Replacement of Affected Overheat Detection Sensing Elements (1) For Group B and D airplanes, and Group A and C airplanes required by paragraph (h) of this AD: Within 2,000 flight hours or 120 months, whichever occurs first, from the effective date of this AD, test the overheat detection sensing elements to determine if they are serviceable, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Bombardier service bulletin in paragraphs (j)(1)(i) through (vi)) of this AD. (i) For Model BD–700–1A11 (Global 5000) airplanes: Bombardier Service Bulletin 700– 1A11–36–005 Basic Issue, dated December 23, 2022. (ii) For Model BD–700–1A10 (Global Express and Global Express XRS) airplanes: Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–36–026 Basic Issue, dated December 23, 2022. (iii) For Model BD–700–1A11 (Global 5000 featuring Global Vision Flight Deck) airplanes: Bombardier Service Bulletin 700– 36–5002 Basic Issue, dated December 23, 2022. (iv) For Model BD–700–1A11 (Global 5500) airplanes: Bombardier Service Bulletin 700– 36–5501 Basic Issue, dated December 23, 2022. (v) For Model BD–700–1A10 (Global 6000) airplanes: Bombardier Service Bulletin 700– 36–6002 Basic Issue, dated December 23, 2022. (vi) For Model BD–700–1A10 (Global 6500) airplanes: Bombardier Service Bulletin 700– 36–6501 Basic Issue, dated December 23, 2022. (2) For each sensing element that is serviceable, as determined by paragraph (j)(1) of this AD, before further flight, mark the sensing element with a witness mark in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions in the applicable Bombardier service bulletin in paragraphs (j)(1)(i) through (vi) of this AD. (3) For each sensing element that is not serviceable, as determined by paragraph (j)(1) of this AD, before further flight, replace the sensing element with a serviceable part in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions in the applicable Bombardier Service Bulletin in paragraphs (j)(1)(i) through (vi) of this AD. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 (k) Parts Installation Prohibition As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install, on any airplane, any affected part unless it is a serviceable part. (l) No Reporting Requirement Although Bombardier service bulletins in figure 1 to paragraph (g)(2)(ii) of this AD specify to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement. (m) Additional AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Validation 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:31 Nov 14, 2023 Jkt 262001 request to your principal inspector or responsible Flight Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the International Validation Branch, mail it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, at the address identified in paragraph (n)(2) of this AD or email to: 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov. If mailing information, also submit information by email. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Validation Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada; or Bombardier, Inc.’s Transport Canada Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature. (n) Additional Information (1) Refer to Transport Canada AD CF– 2023–17, dated March 8, 2023, for related information. This Transport Canada AD may be found in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2023–2000. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Steven Dzierzynski, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516– 228–7300; email: 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov. (o) 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 this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–1A11– 36–005 Basic Issue, dated December 23, 2022. (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–36– 026 Basic Issue, dated December 23, 2022. (iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–36– 5002 Basic Issue, dated December 23, 2022. (iv) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–36– 5501 Basic Issue, dated December 23, 2022. (v) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–36– 6002 Basic Issue, dated December 23, 2022. (vi) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–36– 6501 Basic Issue, dated December 23, 2022. (vii) Liebherr Service Bulletin CFD–F1958– 26–01, dated May 6, 2022. (3) For Bombardier service information identified in this AD, contact Bombardier Business Aircraft Customer Response Center, 400 Coˆte-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Que´bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514–855–2999; email: ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; website: bombardier.com. (4) For Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS service information identified in this AD, contact Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS, 408, Avenue des Etats-Unis—B.P.52010, 31016 Toulouse Cedex, France; telephone +33 (0)5.61.35.28.28; fax +33 (0)5.61.35.29.29; email: techpub.toulouse@ liebherr.com; website: www.liebherr.aero. (5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 78265 Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. (6) You may view this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ ibr-locations or email fr.inspection@nara.gov. Issued on October 26, 2023. Caitlin Locke, Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2023–24007 Filed 11–14–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [[Docket No. FAA–2023–2247; Airspace Docket No. 23–ACE–4] RIN 2120–AA66 Amendment of VOR Federal Airway V– 132 and Revocation of VOR Federal Airways V–131, V–307, and V–350 in the Vicinity of Chanute, KS Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: This action proposes to amend Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airway V–132 and revoke VOR Federal airways V–131, V–307, and V–350. The FAA is proposing this action due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Chanute, KS (CNU), VOR/ Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/ DME) navigational aid (NAVAID). The Chanute VOR is being decommissioned in support of the FAA’s VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program. DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 2, 2024. ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA–2023–2247 and Airspace Docket No. 23–ACE–4 using any of the following methods: * Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically. * Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M–30; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12–140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590–0001. * Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in Room W12–140 of the West Building SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\15NOP1.SGM 15NOP1 78266 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 219 / Wednesday, November 15, 2023 / Proposed Rules Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. * Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at (202) 493–2251. Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at www.regulations.gov at any time. Follow the online instructions for accessing the docket or go to the Docket Operations in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. 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 would modify the National Airspace System (NAS) as necessary to preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 Comments Invited The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:31 Nov 14, 2023 Jkt 262001 supporting data. To ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters should submit only one time if comments are filed electronically, or commenters should send only one copy of written comments if comments are filed in writing. The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as well as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this proposal, the FAA will consider all comments it receives on or before the closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed after the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without incurring expense or delay. The FAA may change this proposal in light of the comments it receives. Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL– 14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. Availability of Rulemaking Documents An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the internet at www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking documents can also be accessed through the FAA’s web page at www.faa.gov/air_ traffic/publications/airspace_ amendments/. You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets Operations office (see ADDRESSES section for address, phone number, and hours of operations). An informal docket may also be examined during normal business hours at the office of the Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177. 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 proposes to amend the current version of that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023, and effective September 15, 2023. These updates would be published in the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11. That order is PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 publicly available as listed in the section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11H lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting points. ADDRESSES Background The FAA is planning to decommission the VOR portion of the Chanute, KS, VOR/DME in July 2024. The Chanute VOR is one of the candidate VORs identified for discontinuance by the FAA’s VOR MON program and listed in the Final policy statement notice, ‘‘Provision of Navigation Services for the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) Transition to PerformanceBased Navigation (PBN) (Plan for Establishing a VOR Minimum Operational Network),’’ published in the Federal Register on July 26, 2016 (81 FR 48694), Docket No. FAA–2011–1082. Although the VOR portion of the Chanute VOR/DME is planned for decommissioning, the co-located DME portion of the NAVAID is being retained to support current and future NextGen PBN flight procedure requirements. The VOR Federal airways affected by the planned decommissioning of the Chanute VOR are V–131, V–132, V–307, and V–350. With the planned decommissioning of the Chanute VOR, the remaining ground-based NAVAID coverage in the area is insufficient to enable the continuity of the affected airways. As such, the FAA proposes modifications would result in a gap in airway V–132 and in a revocation of airways V–131, V–307, and V–350. To address the affected VOR Federal airway proposed amendment and revocations, instrument flight rules (IFR) traffic could use portions of adjacent VOR Federal airways V–73 and V–88 between Wichita, KS, and Springfield, MO; V–71 and V–234 between Hutchison, KS, and Springfield, MO; and V–77 and V–532 between Okmulgee, OK, and Topeka, KS, for conventional navigation or RNAV routes T–312 and T–413 for global positioning system-equipped aircraft. Additionally, IFR pilots equipped with RNAV capabilities could also navigate point-to-point using the existing NAVAIDs, Fixes, and waypoints (WP) that would remain in place to support continued operations through the affected area or receive air traffic control (ATC) radar vectors to fly around or through the affected area, upon request. Visual flight rules (VFR) pilots who elect to navigate via the affected VOR Federal airways could also take advantage of the adjacent airways or ATC services listed previously. E:\FR\FM\15NOP1.SGM 15NOP1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 219 / Wednesday, November 15, 2023 / Proposed Rules ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 The Proposal The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to amend VOR Federal airway V–132 and revoke VOR Federal airways V–131, V–307, and V– 350 due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Chanute, KS, VOR/DME NAVAID. The proposed airway actions are described below. V–131: V–131 currently extends between the Okmulgee, OK, VOR/DME and the Topeka, KS, VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC). The FAA proposes to remove the airway segment between the Tulsa, OK, VORTAC and the Topeka VORTAC due to the planned decommissioning of the Chanute VOR. Additionally, the FAA proposes to remove the airway segment between the Okmulgee VOR/DME and the Tulsa VORTAC also since that airway segment overlaps V–161 which will remain charted and provide navigational guidance between the two NAVAIDs. As a result, the airway would be removed in its entirety. V–132: V–132 currently extends between the Medicine Bow, WY, VOR/ DME and the intersection of the Forney, MO, VOR 086° and Vichy, MO, VOR/ DME 156° radials (LENOX Fix), excluding that portion within restricted areas R–4501A, R–4501B, R–4501C, and R–4501D during their time of activation. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segment between the Hutchinson, KS, VOR/DME and the Springfield, MO, VORTAC. Additionally, the FAA proposes to exclude the airway portion within restricted areas R–4501E, R– 4501F, and R–4501H during their times of activation since those restricted areas also fall within 4 nautical miles of the airway. As amended, the airway would be changed to extend between the Medicine Bow VOR/DME and the Hutchinson VOR/DME and between the Springfield VORTAC and the intersection of the Forney VOR 086° and Vichy VOR/DME 156° radials (LENOX Fix), excluding the portion within all 7 restricted areas of the R–4501 restricted area complex. V–307: V–307 currently extends between the Chanute, KS, VOR/DME and the Emporia, KS, VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the airway in its entirety. V–350: V–350 currently extends between the Wichita, KS, VORTAC and the Chanute, KS, VOR/DME. The FAA proposes to remove the airway in its entirety. The NAVAID radials listed in the V– 132 description in The Proposed Amendment section are unchanged and stated in degrees True north. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:31 Nov 14, 2023 Jkt 262001 78267 Regulatory Notices and Analyses The FAA has determined that this proposed 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 proposed 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. Cheyenne; Akron, CO; 17 miles, 49 miles, 59 MSL, Goodland, KS; 50 miles, 97 miles, 65 MSL, to Hutchinson, KS. From Springfield, MO; INT Springfield 058° and Forney, MO, 266° radials; Forney; to INT Forney 086° and Vichy, MO, 156° radials, excluding that portion within R–4501A, R–4501B, R–4501C, R–4501D, R–4501E, R–4501F, and R–4501H during their time of activation. Environmental Review This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final regulatory action. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). RIN 2120–AA66 The Proposed Amendment In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 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. * * V–131 * * * Domestic VOR Federal * * [Removed] * * * V–132 [Amended] From Medicine Bow, WY; INT Medicine Bow 106° and Cheyenne, WY, 330° radials; PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 * * V–307 * * * [Removed] * V–350 * * * * * [Removed] * * * * Issued in Washington, DC, on November 9, 2023. Karen L. Chiodini, Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group. [FR Doc. 2023–25182 Filed 11–14–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2023–2195; Airspace Docket No. 23–ASO–48] Revocation of Colored Federal Airway Blue 9 (B–9); Eastern United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: This action proposes to revoke Colored Federal airway Blue 9 (B–9) in the Eastern United States. The FAA is taking this action due to the pending decommissioning of the Marathon, FL (MTH), Nondirectional Radio Beacon (NDB). DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 2, 2024. ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA–2023–2195 and Airspace Docket No. 23–ASO–48 using any of the following methods: * Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically. * Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M–30; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12–140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590–0001. * Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\15NOP1.SGM 15NOP1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 219 (Wednesday, November 15, 2023)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[[Docket No. FAA-2023-2247; Airspace Docket No. 23-ACE-4]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of VOR Federal Airway V-132 and Revocation of VOR 
Federal Airways V-131, V-307, and V-350 in the Vicinity of Chanute, KS

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Very High Frequency 
Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airway V-132 and revoke VOR Federal 
airways V-131, V-307, and V-350. The FAA is proposing this action due 
to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Chanute, KS 
(CNU), VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) navigational aid 
(NAVAID). The Chanute VOR is being decommissioned in support of the 
FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 2, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2023-2247 and 
Airspace Docket No. 23-ACE-4 using any of the following methods:
    * Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov and follow 
the online instructions for sending your comments electronically.
    * Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30; U.S. Department 
of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12-140, West 
Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
    * Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in 
Room W12-140 of the West Building

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Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    * Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at (202) 493-2251.
    Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at 
www.regulations.gov at any time. Follow the online instructions for 
accessing the docket or go to the Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of 
the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays.
    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 would modify the National Airspace System (NAS) as 
necessary to preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic.

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this 
rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. Comments are 
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, 
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. The most 
helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain 
the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To 
ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters 
should submit only one time if comments are filed electronically, or 
commenters should send only one copy of written comments if comments 
are filed in writing.
    The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as well 
as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA 
personnel concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this 
proposal, the FAA will consider all comments it receives on or before 
the closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed 
after the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without 
incurring expense or delay. The FAA may change this proposal in light 
of the comments it receives.
    Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments 
from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts 
these comments, without edit, including any personal information the 
commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system 
of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at 
www.dot.gov/privacy.

Availability of Rulemaking Documents

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the 
internet at www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking 
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at 
www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any 
comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets 
Operations office (see ADDRESSES section for address, phone number, and 
hours of operations). An informal docket may also be examined during 
normal business hours at the office of the Operations Support Group, 
Central Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood 
Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177.

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 proposes to amend the current version of that order, FAA Order 
JO 7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023, and effective September 15, 2023. 
These updates would be published in the next update to FAA Order JO 
7400.11. That order is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES 
section of this document.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11H lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, 
air traffic service routes, and reporting points.

Background

    The FAA is planning to decommission the VOR portion of the Chanute, 
KS, VOR/DME in July 2024. The Chanute VOR is one of the candidate VORs 
identified for discontinuance by the FAA's VOR MON program and listed 
in the Final policy statement notice, ``Provision of Navigation 
Services for the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) 
Transition to Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) (Plan for Establishing 
a VOR Minimum Operational Network),'' published in the Federal Register 
on July 26, 2016 (81 FR 48694), Docket No. FAA-2011-1082.
    Although the VOR portion of the Chanute VOR/DME is planned for 
decommissioning, the co-located DME portion of the NAVAID is being 
retained to support current and future NextGen PBN flight procedure 
requirements.
    The VOR Federal airways affected by the planned decommissioning of 
the Chanute VOR are V-131, V-132, V-307, and V-350. With the planned 
decommissioning of the Chanute VOR, the remaining ground-based NAVAID 
coverage in the area is insufficient to enable the continuity of the 
affected airways. As such, the FAA proposes modifications would result 
in a gap in airway V-132 and in a revocation of airways V-131, V-307, 
and V-350.
    To address the affected VOR Federal airway proposed amendment and 
revocations, instrument flight rules (IFR) traffic could use portions 
of adjacent VOR Federal airways V-73 and V-88 between Wichita, KS, and 
Springfield, MO; V-71 and V-234 between Hutchison, KS, and Springfield, 
MO; and V-77 and V-532 between Okmulgee, OK, and Topeka, KS, for 
conventional navigation or RNAV routes T-312 and T-413 for global 
positioning system-equipped aircraft. Additionally, IFR pilots equipped 
with RNAV capabilities could also navigate point-to-point using the 
existing NAVAIDs, Fixes, and waypoints (WP) that would remain in place 
to support continued operations through the affected area or receive 
air traffic control (ATC) radar vectors to fly around or through the 
affected area, upon request. Visual flight rules (VFR) pilots who elect 
to navigate via the affected VOR Federal airways could also take 
advantage of the adjacent airways or ATC services listed previously.

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The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to amend VOR 
Federal airway V-132 and revoke VOR Federal airways V-131, V-307, and 
V-350 due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the 
Chanute, KS, VOR/DME NAVAID. The proposed airway actions are described 
below.
    V-131: V-131 currently extends between the Okmulgee, OK, VOR/DME 
and the Topeka, KS, VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC). The FAA 
proposes to remove the airway segment between the Tulsa, OK, VORTAC and 
the Topeka VORTAC due to the planned decommissioning of the Chanute 
VOR. Additionally, the FAA proposes to remove the airway segment 
between the Okmulgee VOR/DME and the Tulsa VORTAC also since that 
airway segment overlaps V-161 which will remain charted and provide 
navigational guidance between the two NAVAIDs. As a result, the airway 
would be removed in its entirety.
    V-132: V-132 currently extends between the Medicine Bow, WY, VOR/
DME and the intersection of the Forney, MO, VOR 086[deg] and Vichy, MO, 
VOR/DME 156[deg] radials (LENOX Fix), excluding that portion within 
restricted areas R-4501A, R-4501B, R-4501C, and R-4501D during their 
time of activation. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segment 
between the Hutchinson, KS, VOR/DME and the Springfield, MO, VORTAC. 
Additionally, the FAA proposes to exclude the airway portion within 
restricted areas R-4501E, R-4501F, and R-4501H during their times of 
activation since those restricted areas also fall within 4 nautical 
miles of the airway. As amended, the airway would be changed to extend 
between the Medicine Bow VOR/DME and the Hutchinson VOR/DME and between 
the Springfield VORTAC and the intersection of the Forney VOR 086[deg] 
and Vichy VOR/DME 156[deg] radials (LENOX Fix), excluding the portion 
within all 7 restricted areas of the R-4501 restricted area complex.
    V-307: V-307 currently extends between the Chanute, KS, VOR/DME and 
the Emporia, KS, VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the airway in its 
entirety.
    V-350: V-350 currently extends between the Wichita, KS, VORTAC and 
the Chanute, KS, VOR/DME. The FAA proposes to remove the airway in its 
entirety.
    The NAVAID radials listed in the V-132 description in The Proposed 
Amendment section are unchanged and stated in degrees True north.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    The FAA has determined that this proposed 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 proposed 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

    This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in 
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies 
and Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Proposed Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation 
Administration proposes to amend 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 
7400.11H, 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.

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V-131 [Removed]

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V-132 [Amended]

    From Medicine Bow, WY; INT Medicine Bow 106[deg] and Cheyenne, 
WY, 330[deg] radials; Cheyenne; Akron, CO; 17 miles, 49 miles, 59 
MSL, Goodland, KS; 50 miles, 97 miles, 65 MSL, to Hutchinson, KS. 
From Springfield, MO; INT Springfield 058[deg] and Forney, MO, 
266[deg] radials; Forney; to INT Forney 086[deg] and Vichy, MO, 
156[deg] radials, excluding that portion within R-4501A, R-4501B, R-
4501C, R-4501D, R-4501E, R-4501F, and R-4501H during their time of 
activation.
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V-307 [Removed]

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V-350 [Removed]

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    Issued in Washington, DC, on November 9, 2023.
Karen L. Chiodini,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2023-25182 Filed 11-14-23; 8:45 am]
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