Amendment and Revocation of Domestic Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways; Eastern United States, 58299-58303 [2024-15557]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 138 / Thursday, July 18, 2024 / Proposed Rules other actions, incorporating alternate thresholds and intervals for MRBR task number 57–30–002–0002. The airplanes affected by MRBR task number 57–30–002– 0002 are identified in paragraph (c) of AD 2022–11–51. (k) Retained Provisions for Alternative Actions and Intervals, With a New Exception This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD 2022–25–07, with no changes. Except as required by paragraph (l) of this AD: After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (i) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, or CDCCLs are allowed unless they are approved as specified in paragraph (f) of ANAC AD 2022–02–01. (l) New Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program Except as specified in paragraph (m) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) AD 2023–12–01, effective December 15, 2023 (ANAC AD 2023–12–01). Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance or inspection program required by this paragraph terminates the requirements in paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS (m) Exceptions to ANAC AD 2023–12–01 (1) Where ANAC AD 2023–12–01 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. (2) Where paragraph (c) of ANAC AD 2023–12–01 refers to ‘‘no alternative inspections or inspection intervals may be used unless the alternative inspection or interval is published in revisions approved by ANAC of the MRB–1621 which are subsequent to Revision 19, dated July 14th, 2023, or approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (d) of this AD,’’ for this AD, replace that text with ‘‘no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, and CDCCLs may be used unless the alternative action (e.g., inspection), interval, or CDCCL is published in revisions approved by ANAC of the MRB–1621 which are subsequent to Revision 19, dated July 14th, 2023.’’ (3) This AD does not adopt paragraph (d) of ANAC AD 2023–12–01. (4) Where paragraph (b)(1) of ANAC AD 2023–12–01 specifies incorporating all airworthiness limitations in Part 2 of the service information specified in paragraph (b)(1) of ANAC AD 2023–12–01, for this AD, do not incorporate the threshold and interval for MRBR task number 57–30–002–0002, ‘‘Enhanced Wingtip to Wing Spar Attachments—Internal.’’ Note 2 to paragraph (m)(4): AD 2022–11– 51, requires, among other actions, incorporating alternate thresholds and intervals for MRBR task number 57–30–002– 0002. The airplanes affected by MRBR task number 57–30–002–0002 are identified in paragraph (c) of AD 2022–11–51. VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:57 Jul 17, 2024 Jkt 262001 (n) 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 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 the address identified in paragraph (o) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-AVS-AIR-730-AMOC@faa.gov. (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 ANAC; or ANAC’s authorized Designee. If approved by the ANAC Designee, the approval must include the Designee’s authorized signature. (o) Additional Information For more information about this AD, contact Krista Greer, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 206– 231–3221; email Krista.Greer@faa.gov. (p) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the material listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (3) The following material was approved for IBR on [DATE 35 DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE FINAL RULE]. (i) Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) AD 2023–12–01, effective December 15, 2023. (ii) [Reserved] (4) The following material was approved for IBR on January 23, 2023 (87 FR 77493, December 19, 2022). (i) ANAC AD 2022–02–01, effective February 9, 2022. (ii) [Reserved] (5) The following material was approved for IBR on February 10, 2020 (85 FR 453, January 6, 2020). (i) Appendix A—Airworthiness Limitations of EMBRAER 170/175 Maintenance Review Board Report (MRBR), MRB–1621, Revision 14, dated September 27, 2018. (ii) Embraer Temporary Revision (TR) 14– 1, dated November 13, 2018, to Part 4—LifeLimited Items, of Appendix A of EMBRAER 170/175 Maintenance Review Board Report (MRBR), MRB–1621, Revision 14, dated September 27, 2018. (6) For ANAC ADs, contact ANAC, Aeronautical Products Certification Branch (GGCP), Rua Dr. Orlando Feirabend Filho, 230—Centro Empresarial Aquarius—Torre B—Andares 14 a 18, Parque Residencial Aquarius, CEP 12.246–190—São José dos Campos—SP, Brazil; telephone 55 (12) 3203– 6600; email pac@anac.gov.br; website PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 58299 anac.gov.br/en/. You may find this ANAC AD on the ANAC website at sistemas.anac.gov.br/certificacao/DA/ DAE.asp. (7) For Embraer material, contact Embraer S.A., Technical Publications Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2170— Putim—12227–901 Sao Jose dos Campos— SP—Brasil; telephone +55 12 3927–5852 or +55 12 3309–0732; fax +55 12 3927–7546; email distrib@embraer.com.br; internet flyembraer.com. (8) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. (9) 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 July 9, 2024. Peter A. White, Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate Management Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2024–15340 Filed 7–17–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2024–1848; Airspace Docket No. 24–ASO–10] RIN 2120–AA66 Amendment and Revocation of Domestic Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways; Eastern United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: This action proposes to amend domestic Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V–3, V–35, V–51, V–97, V–157, V–159, V–225, V–437, V–492, V–521, and V–537 and revocation of VOR Federal Airways V–295, V–529, and V– 601 in the eastern United States. The FAA is taking this action due to the planned decommissioning of the Cypress, FL (CYY), VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME); the La Belle, FL (LBV), VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC); the Pahokee, FL (PHK), VOR/DME; and the Treasure, FL (TRV), VORTAC. This action is in support of the FAA’s VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\18JYP1.SGM 18JYP1 58300 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 138 / Thursday, July 18, 2024 / Proposed Rules Comments must be received on or before September 3, 2024. ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA–2024–1848 and Airspace Docket No. 24–ASO–10 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 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: Brian Vidis, Rules and Regulations Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:57 Jul 17, 2024 Jkt 262001 safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority as it amends the route structure to maintain the efficient flow of air traffic within the National Airspace System (NAS). 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 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 business hours at the office of the Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, Room 210, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337. Incorporation by Reference Domestic 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 Cypress, FL (CYY), VOR/DME; the La Belle, FL (LBV), VORTAC; the Pahokee, FL (PHK), VOR/ DME; and the Treasure, FL (TRV), VORTAC in April 2025. The Cypress VOR/DME, the La Belle VORTAC, the Pahokee VOR/DME, and the Treasure VORTAC are candidate navigational aids (NAVAID) 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 of July 26, 2016 (81 FR 48694), Docket No. FAA–2011–1082. The Air Traffic Service (ATS) routes affected by the planned NAVAID decommissioning are VOR Federal Airways V–3, V–35, V–51, V–97, V–157, V–159, V–225, V–295, V–437, V–492, V–521, V–529, V–537, and V–601. With the planned decommissioning of the Cypress VOR/DME, the La Belle VORTAC, the Pahokee VOR/DME, and the Treasure VORTAC, the remaining ground-based NAVAID coverage in the area is insufficient to enable the continuity of the affected ATS routes. As such, proposed modifications to V– 35, V–51, V–97, V–159, V–225, V–437, V–492, V–521, and V–537 would result in the airways being shortened; to V–3 would be redesigned without the decommissioned NAVAID; to V–157 would result in a gap being created; and to V–295, V–529, and V–601 would result in the airways being revoked. E:\FR\FM\18JYP1.SGM 18JYP1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 138 / Thursday, July 18, 2024 / Proposed Rules To overcome the proposed modifications to the affected routes, instrument flight rules (IFR) traffic could use adjacent VOR Federal airways or receive air traffic control (ATC) radar vectors to fly through or circumnavigate the affected area. Additionally, IFR pilots operating aircraft equipped with Area Navigation (RNAV) could also use the adjacent RNAV Routes T–208, T– 341, T–343, T–345, and T–347; or navigate point-to-point using the existing fixes that will remain in place to support continued operations though the affected area. Visual flight rules (VFR) pilots who elect to navigate via airways through the affected area could also take advantage of ATC services listed previously. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS The Proposal The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to amend VOR Federal Airways V–3, V–35, V–51, V– 97, V–157, V–159, V–225, V–437, V– 492, V–521, and V–537; and revoke VOR Federal Airways V–295, V–529, and V–601 to support the planned decommissioning of the Cypress, FL (CYY), VOR/DME; the La Belle, FL (LBV), VORTAC; the Pahokee, FL (PHK), VOR/DME; and the Treasure, FL (TRV), VORTAC. This action is in support of the FAA’s VOR MON Program. V–3: V–3 currently extends between the Key West, FL (EYW), VORTAC and the intersection of the Savannah, GA (SAV), VORTAC 028° and Allendale, SC (ALD), VOR 116° radials (OWENS Fix); between the Florence, SC (FLO), VORTAC and the Boston, MA (BOS), VOR/DME; and between the Presque Isle, ME (PQI), VOR/DME and the intersection of the Presque Isle VOR/ DME 270° and the Millinocket, ME (MLT), VOR/DME 320° radials (LABRE Fix). The FAA proposes to remove the Treasure, FL (TRV), VORTAC from the route and replace it with the intersection of the Palm Beach, FL (PBI), VORTAC 340° True (T)/343° Magnetic (M) and the Lee County, FL (RSW), VORTAC 063°T/065°M radials due to the scheduled decommissioning of the Treasure VORTAC. Additionally, the FAA proposes to remove the airway segment between the Presque Isle VOR/DME and the LABRE Fix near the United States (U.S.)/ Canadian border. The airway structure that connected to the LABRE Fix on the Canadian side of the border has been removed so this airway segment is no longer needed for navigation. As amended, the airway would be changed to extend between the Key West VORTAC and the OWENS Fix; and VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:57 Jul 17, 2024 Jkt 262001 between the Florence VORTAC and the Boston VOR/DME. V–35: V–35 currently extends between the Dolphin, FL (DHP), VORTAC and the Pecan, GA (PZD), VOR/DME; between the intersection of the Dublin, GA (DBN), VORTAC 309° and the Athens, GA (AHN), VOR/DME 195° radials (SINCA Fix) and the Morgantown, WV (MGW), VOR/DME; and between the Philipsburg, PA (PSB), VORTAC and the Stonyfork, PA (SFK), VOR/DME. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segments between the Dolphin VORTAC and the Lee County, FL (RSW), VORTAC due to the scheduled decommissioning of the Cypress, FL (CYY), VOR/DME. As amended, the airway would be changed to extend between the Lee County VORTAC and the Pecan VOR/DME, between the SINCA Fix and the Morgantown VOR/DME, and between the Philipsburg VORTAC and the Stonyfork VOR/DME. V–51: V–51 currently extends between the Pahokee, FL (PHK), VOR/ DME and the Craig, FL (CRG), VORTAC; between the Hinch Mountain, TN (HCH), VOR/DME and the Louisville, KY (IIU), VORTAC; and between the Shelbyville, IN (SHB), VOR/DME and the Chicago Heights, IL (CGT), VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segments between the Pahokee VOR/DME and the Ormond Beach, FL (OMN), VORTAC due to the scheduled decommissioning of the Pahokee VOR/DME and the Treasure, FL (TRV), VORTAC. As amended, the airway would be changed to extend between the Ormond Beach VORTAC and the Craig VORTAC; between the Hinch Mountain VOR/DME and the Louisville VORTAC; and between the Shelbyville VOR/DME and the Chicago Heights VORTAC. V–97: V–97 currently extends between the Dolphin, FL (DHP), VORTAC and the intersection of the Pecan, GA (PZD), VOR/DME 357° and Vienna, GA (VNA), VORTAC 300° radials (PRATZ Fix); between the intersection of the Rome, GA (RMG), VORTAC 060° and the Volunteer, TN (VXV), VORTAC 197° radials (NELLO Fix) and the intersection of the Chicago Heights, IL (CGT), VORTAC 358° and DuPage, IL (DPA), VOR/DME 101° radials (NILES Fix); and between the Nodine, MN (ODI), VORTAC and the Gopher, MN (GEP), VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segments between the Dolphin VORTAC and the St. Petersburg, FL (PIE), VORTAC due to the scheduled decommissioning of the La Belle, FL (LBV), VORTAC. As amended, the airway would be changed to extend between the St. Petersburg PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 58301 VORTAC and the PRATZ Fix; between the NELLO Fix and the NILES Fix; and between the Nodine VORTAC and the Gopher VORTAC. Concurrent changes to other segments of V–97 have been proposed in a separate rulemaking docket. V–157: V–157 currently extends between the Key West, FL (EYW), VORTAC and the Waycross, GA (AYS), VORTAC; between the Florence, SC (FLO), VORTAC and the Tar River, NC (TYI), VORTAC; and between Robbinsville, NJ (RBV), VORTAC and the Albany, NY (ALB), VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segments between the Dolphin, FL (DHP), VORTAC and the Lakeland, FL (LAL), VORTAC due to the scheduled decommissioning of the La Belle, FL (LBV), VORTAC. As amended, the airway would be changed to extend between the Key West VORTAC and the Dolphin VORTAC; between the Lakeland VORTAC and the Waycross VORTAC; between the Florence VORTAC and the Tar River VORTAC; and between the Robbinsville VORTAC and the Albany VORTAC. V–159: V–159 currently extends between the Virginia Key, FL (VKZ), VOR/DME and the Vulcan, AL (VUZ), VORTAC; and between the Holly Springs, MS (HLI), VORTAC and the Omaha, IA (OVR), VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segments between the Virginia Key VOR/DME and the intersection of the Melbourne, FL (MLB), VOR/DME 269° T/276° M and the Orlando, FL (ORL), VORTAC 140° radials (DEARY Fix) due to the scheduled decommissioning of the Treasure, FL (TRV), VORTAC. As amended, the airway would be changed to extend between the DEARY Fix and the Vulcan VORTAC; and between the Holly Springs VORTAC and the Omaha VORTAC. V–225: V–225 currently extends between the Key West, FL (EYW), VORTAC and the Treasure, FL (TRV), VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segments between the Lee County, FL (RSW), VORTAC and the Treasure VORTAC due to the scheduled decommissioning of the La Belle, FL (LBV), VORTAC and the Treasure VORTAC. Additionally, the FAA proposes to remove the specified floor of controlled airspace along the route as it is no longer valid and remove the portion of the description that ‘‘The portion of V–225 E alternate outside of the United States has no upper limit’’, as V–225 E alternate no longer exists. As amended, the airway would be changed to extend between the Key West VORTAC and the Lee County VORTAC. E:\FR\FM\18JYP1.SGM 18JYP1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS 58302 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 138 / Thursday, July 18, 2024 / Proposed Rules V–295: V–295 currently extends between the Virginia Key, FL (VKZ), VOR/DME and the Seminole, FL (SZW), VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segments between the Virginia Key VOR/DME and the Orlando, FL (ORL), VORTAC due to the scheduled decommissioning of the Treasure, FL (TRV), VORTAC. Additionally, the FAA proposes to remove the airway segments between the Orlando VORTAC and the Seminole VORTAC due to redundant navigation capability provided by VOR Federal Airways V–159 and V–7. Thus, the FAA proposes to remove the route in its entirety. V–437: V–437 currently extends between the Dolphin, FL (DHP), VORTAC and the Florence, SC (FLO), VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segments between the Dolphin VORTAC and the Melbourne, FL (MLB), VOR/DME due to the scheduled decommissioning of the Pahokee, FL (PHK), VOR/DME. As amended, the airway would be changed to extend between the Melbourne VOR/ DME and the Florence VORTAC. V–492: V–492 currently extends between the La Belle, FL (LBV), VORTAC and the Melbourne, FL (MLB), VOR/DME. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segments between the La Belle VORTAC and the Palm Beach, FL (PBI), VORTAC due to the scheduled decommissioning of the La Belle VORTAC and the Pahokee, FL (PHK), VOR/DME. As amended, the airway would be changed to extend between the Palm Beach VORTAC and the Melbourne VOR/DME. V–521: V–521 currently extends between the Dolphin, FL (DHP), VORTAC and the Vulcan, AL (VUZ), VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segments between the Dolphin VORTAC and the Lee County, FL (RSW), VORTAC due to the scheduled decommissioning of the La Belle, FL (LBV), VORTAC. Additionally, the FAA proposes to remove the airway segments between the Lee County VORTAC and the Marianna, FL (MAI), VORTAC due to redundant navigation capability provided by VOR Federal Airways V–7 and V–198. As amended, the airway would be changed to extend between the Marianna VORTAC and the Vulcan VORTAC. V–529: V–529 currently extends between the intersection of the Miami, FL, VOR 222° and the La Belle, FL (LBV), VORTAC 158° radials (FAMIN Fix) and the La Belle, VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the airway in its entirety due to the scheduled decommissioning of the La Belle VORTAC. VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:57 Jul 17, 2024 Jkt 262001 V–537: V–537 currently extends between the Palm Beach, FL (PBI), VORTAC and the Greenville, FL (GEF), VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segments between the Palm Beach VORTAC and the intersection of the Melbourne, FL (MLB), VOR/DME 269° T/276° M and the Orlando, FL (ORL), VORTAC 140° T/140° M radials (DEARY Fix) due to the scheduled decommissioning of the Treasure, FL (TRV), VORTAC. As amended, the airway would be changed to extend between the DEARY Fix and the Greenville VORTAC. V–601: V–601 currently extends between the Pahokee, FL (PHK), VOR/ DME and the Key West, FL (EYW), VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the airway in its entirety due to the scheduled decommissioning of the Pahokee VOR/DME. The full descriptions of the above routes are set forth below in the proposed amendments to part 71. The NAVAID radials listed in the VOR Federal airway description regulatory text of this final rule are 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 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 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. * * * Domestic VOR Federal * * V–3 [Amended] From Key West, FL; INT Key West 083° and Dolphin, FL, 191° radials; Dolphin; Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Palm Beach, FL; INT Palm Beach 340° T/343° M and Lee County, FL 063° T/065° M radials; Melbourne, FL; Ormond Beach, FL; Brunswick, GA; INT Brunswick 014° and Savannah, GA, 177° radials; Savannah; to INT Savannah 028° and Allendale, SC, 116° radials. From Florence, SC; Sandhills, NC; Raleigh-Durham, NC; INT Raleigh-Durham 016° and Flat Rock, VA, 214° radials; Flat Rock; Gordonsville, VA; INT Gordonsville 331° and Martinsburg, WV, 216° radials; Martinsburg; Westminster, MD; INT Westminster 048° and Modena, PA, 258° radials; Modena; Solberg, NJ; INT Solberg 044° and Carmel, NY, 243° radials; Carmel; Hartford, CT; INT Hartford 084° and Boston, MA, 224° radials; to Boston. The airspace within R–2916, R–2934, R–2935, is excluded. * * * * * V–35 [Amended] From Lee County, FL; INT Lee County 326° and St. Petersburg, FL, 152° radials; St. Petersburg; INT St. Petersburg 350° and Cross City, FL, 168° radials; Cross City; Greenville, FL; to Pecan, GA. From INT Dublin, GA 309° and Athens, GA, 195° radials; Athens; Electric City, SC; Sugarloaf Mountain, NC; Holston Mountain, TN; Glade Spring, VA; Charleston, WV; INT Charleston 051° and Elkins, WV, 264° radials; Clarksburg, WV; to Morgantown, WV. From Philipsburg, PA; to Stonyfork, PA. * * * * * V–51 [Amended] From Ormond Beach, FL; to Craig, FL. From Hinch Mountain, TN; Livingston, TN; to Louisville, KY. From Shelbyville, IN; INT Shelbyville 313° and Boiler, IN, 136° radials; Boiler; to Chicago Heights, IL. * * * * * V–97 [Amended] From St. Petersburg, FL; Seminole, FL; Pecan, GA; to INT Pecan 357° and Vienna, E:\FR\FM\18JYP1.SGM 18JYP1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 138 / Thursday, July 18, 2024 / Proposed Rules GA 300° radials. From INT Rome, GA 060° and Volunteer, TN, 197° radials; Volunteer; London, KY; Lexington, KY; Cincinnati, KY; Shelbyville, IN; INT Shelbyville 313° and Boiler, IN, 136° radials; Boiler; Chicago Heights, IL; to INT Chicago Heights 358° and DuPage, IL, 101° radials. From Nodine, MN; to Gopher, MN. The airspace below 2,000 feet MSL outside the United States is excluded. * * * * * V–157 [Amended] From Key West, FL; INT Key West 038° and Dolphin, FL, 244° radials; to Dolphin. From Lakeland, FL; Ocala, FL; INT Ocala 346° and Taylor, FL, 170° radials; Taylor; to Waycross, GA. From Florence, SC; Fayetteville, NC; Kinston, NC; to Tar River, NC. From Robbinsville, NJ; INT Robbinsville 044° and LaGuardia, NY, 213° radials; LaGuardia; INT LaGuardia 032° and Deer Park, NY, 326° radials; INT Deer Park 326° and Kingston, NY, 191° radials; Kingston; to Albany, NY. * * * * * V–159 [Amended] From Melbourne, FL 269° T/276° M and Orlando, FL, 140° radials; Orlando; Ocala, FL; Cross City, FL; Greenville, FL; Pecan, GA; Eufaula, AL; INT Eufaula 320° and Vulcan, AL 139° radials to Vulcan. From Holly Springs, MS; Gilmore, AR; Walnut Ridge, AR; Dogwood, MO; Springfield, MO; Napoleon, MO; INT Napoleon 005° and St. Joseph, MO, 122° radials; St. Joseph; to Omaha, IA. * * * * * V–225 [Amended] From Key West, FL; to Lee County, FL. * * * * * * * V–295 [Removed] * * * V–437 [Amended] From Melbourne, FL; INT Melbourne 322° and Ormond Beach, FL, 211° radials; Ormond Beach; INT Ormond Beach 360° and Savannah, GA, 177° radials; Savannah; INT Savannah 054° and Charleston, SC, 231° radials; Charleston; to Florence, SC. The airspace within R–2935 is excluded. * * * * * V–492 [Amended] From Palm Beach, FL; INT Palm Beach 356° and Melbourne, FL, 146° radials, to Melbourne. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS * * * * * V–521 [Amended] From Marianna, FL; Wiregrass, AL; INT Wiregrass 333° and Montgomery, AL, 129° radials; Montgomery; INT Montgomery 357° and Vulcan, AL, 139° radials; to Vulcan. * * * * * * * V–529 [Removed] * * * V–537 [Amended] From INT Melbourne, FL, 269° T/276° M and Orlando, FL, 140° T/140° M radials; INT Orlando 140° and Melbourne 298° radials; VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:57 Jul 17, 2024 Jkt 262001 INT Melbourne 298° and Ocala, FL 145° radials; Ocala; Gators, FL; to Greenville, FL. * * * * * * * V–601 [Removed] * * * Issued in Washington, DC, on July 11, 2024. Brian Eric Konie, Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group. 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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 138 (Thursday, July 18, 2024)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 58299-58303]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-15557]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2024-1848; Airspace Docket No. 24-ASO-10]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment and Revocation of Domestic Very High Frequency 
Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways; Eastern United States

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend domestic Very High Frequency 
Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-3, V-35, V-51, V-97, V-
157, V-159, V-225, V-437, V-492, V-521, and V-537 and revocation of VOR 
Federal Airways V-295, V-529, and V-601 in the eastern United States. 
The FAA is taking this action due to the planned decommissioning of the 
Cypress, FL (CYY), VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME); the La 
Belle, FL (LBV), VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC); the Pahokee, FL 
(PHK), VOR/DME; and the Treasure, FL (TRV), VORTAC. This action is in 
support of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program.

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DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 3, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2024-1848 and 
Airspace Docket No. 24-ASO-10 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 
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: Brian Vidis, 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 amends the route structure to maintain the efficient 
flow of air traffic within the National Airspace System (NAS).

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 Eastern Service Center, 
Federal Aviation Administration, Room 210, 1701 Columbia Avenue, 
College Park, GA 30337.

Incorporation by Reference

    Domestic 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 Cypress, FL (CYY), VOR/DME; 
the La Belle, FL (LBV), VORTAC; the Pahokee, FL (PHK), VOR/DME; and the 
Treasure, FL (TRV), VORTAC in April 2025. The Cypress VOR/DME, the La 
Belle VORTAC, the Pahokee VOR/DME, and the Treasure VORTAC are 
candidate navigational aids (NAVAID) 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 of July 26, 2016 (81 FR 
48694), Docket No. FAA-2011-1082.
    The Air Traffic Service (ATS) routes affected by the planned NAVAID 
decommissioning are VOR Federal Airways V-3, V-35, V-51, V-97, V-157, 
V-159, V-225, V-295, V-437, V-492, V-521, V-529, V-537, and V-601. With 
the planned decommissioning of the Cypress VOR/DME, the La Belle 
VORTAC, the Pahokee VOR/DME, and the Treasure VORTAC, the remaining 
ground-based NAVAID coverage in the area is insufficient to enable the 
continuity of the affected ATS routes. As such, proposed modifications 
to V-35, V-51, V-97, V-159, V-225, V-437, V-492, V-521, and V-537 would 
result in the airways being shortened; to V-3 would be redesigned 
without the decommissioned NAVAID; to V-157 would result in a gap being 
created; and to V-295, V-529, and V-601 would result in the airways 
being revoked.

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    To overcome the proposed modifications to the affected routes, 
instrument flight rules (IFR) traffic could use adjacent VOR Federal 
airways or receive air traffic control (ATC) radar vectors to fly 
through or circumnavigate the affected area. Additionally, IFR pilots 
operating aircraft equipped with Area Navigation (RNAV) could also use 
the adjacent RNAV Routes T-208, T-341, T-343, T-345, and T-347; or 
navigate point-to-point using the existing fixes that will remain in 
place to support continued operations though the affected area. Visual 
flight rules (VFR) pilots who elect to navigate via airways through the 
affected area could also take advantage of ATC services listed 
previously.

The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to amend VOR 
Federal Airways V-3, V-35, V-51, V-97, V-157, V-159, V-225, V-437, V-
492, V-521, and V-537; and revoke VOR Federal Airways V-295, V-529, and 
V-601 to support the planned decommissioning of the Cypress, FL (CYY), 
VOR/DME; the La Belle, FL (LBV), VORTAC; the Pahokee, FL (PHK), VOR/
DME; and the Treasure, FL (TRV), VORTAC. This action is in support of 
the FAA's VOR MON Program.
    V-3: V-3 currently extends between the Key West, FL (EYW), VORTAC 
and the intersection of the Savannah, GA (SAV), VORTAC 028[deg] and 
Allendale, SC (ALD), VOR 116[deg] radials (OWENS Fix); between the 
Florence, SC (FLO), VORTAC and the Boston, MA (BOS), VOR/DME; and 
between the Presque Isle, ME (PQI), VOR/DME and the intersection of the 
Presque Isle VOR/DME 270[deg] and the Millinocket, ME (MLT), VOR/DME 
320[deg] radials (LABRE Fix). The FAA proposes to remove the Treasure, 
FL (TRV), VORTAC from the route and replace it with the intersection of 
the Palm Beach, FL (PBI), VORTAC 340[deg] True (T)/343[deg] Magnetic 
(M) and the Lee County, FL (RSW), VORTAC 063[deg]T/065[deg]M radials 
due to the scheduled decommissioning of the Treasure VORTAC.
    Additionally, the FAA proposes to remove the airway segment between 
the Presque Isle VOR/DME and the LABRE Fix near the United States 
(U.S.)/Canadian border. The airway structure that connected to the 
LABRE Fix on the Canadian side of the border has been removed so this 
airway segment is no longer needed for navigation. As amended, the 
airway would be changed to extend between the Key West VORTAC and the 
OWENS Fix; and between the Florence VORTAC and the Boston VOR/DME.
    V-35: V-35 currently extends between the Dolphin, FL (DHP), VORTAC 
and the Pecan, GA (PZD), VOR/DME; between the intersection of the 
Dublin, GA (DBN), VORTAC 309[deg] and the Athens, GA (AHN), VOR/DME 
195[deg] radials (SINCA Fix) and the Morgantown, WV (MGW), VOR/DME; and 
between the Philipsburg, PA (PSB), VORTAC and the Stonyfork, PA (SFK), 
VOR/DME. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segments between the 
Dolphin VORTAC and the Lee County, FL (RSW), VORTAC due to the 
scheduled decommissioning of the Cypress, FL (CYY), VOR/DME. As 
amended, the airway would be changed to extend between the Lee County 
VORTAC and the Pecan VOR/DME, between the SINCA Fix and the Morgantown 
VOR/DME, and between the Philipsburg VORTAC and the Stonyfork VOR/DME.
    V-51: V-51 currently extends between the Pahokee, FL (PHK), VOR/DME 
and the Craig, FL (CRG), VORTAC; between the Hinch Mountain, TN (HCH), 
VOR/DME and the Louisville, KY (IIU), VORTAC; and between the 
Shelbyville, IN (SHB), VOR/DME and the Chicago Heights, IL (CGT), 
VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segments between the 
Pahokee VOR/DME and the Ormond Beach, FL (OMN), VORTAC due to the 
scheduled decommissioning of the Pahokee VOR/DME and the Treasure, FL 
(TRV), VORTAC. As amended, the airway would be changed to extend 
between the Ormond Beach VORTAC and the Craig VORTAC; between the Hinch 
Mountain VOR/DME and the Louisville VORTAC; and between the Shelbyville 
VOR/DME and the Chicago Heights VORTAC.
    V-97: V-97 currently extends between the Dolphin, FL (DHP), VORTAC 
and the intersection of the Pecan, GA (PZD), VOR/DME 357[deg] and 
Vienna, GA (VNA), VORTAC 300[deg] radials (PRATZ Fix); between the 
intersection of the Rome, GA (RMG), VORTAC 060[deg] and the Volunteer, 
TN (VXV), VORTAC 197[deg] radials (NELLO Fix) and the intersection of 
the Chicago Heights, IL (CGT), VORTAC 358[deg] and DuPage, IL (DPA), 
VOR/DME 101[deg] radials (NILES Fix); and between the Nodine, MN (ODI), 
VORTAC and the Gopher, MN (GEP), VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the 
airway segments between the Dolphin VORTAC and the St. Petersburg, FL 
(PIE), VORTAC due to the scheduled decommissioning of the La Belle, FL 
(LBV), VORTAC. As amended, the airway would be changed to extend 
between the St. Petersburg VORTAC and the PRATZ Fix; between the NELLO 
Fix and the NILES Fix; and between the Nodine VORTAC and the Gopher 
VORTAC. Concurrent changes to other segments of V-97 have been proposed 
in a separate rulemaking docket.
    V-157: V-157 currently extends between the Key West, FL (EYW), 
VORTAC and the Waycross, GA (AYS), VORTAC; between the Florence, SC 
(FLO), VORTAC and the Tar River, NC (TYI), VORTAC; and between 
Robbinsville, NJ (RBV), VORTAC and the Albany, NY (ALB), VORTAC. The 
FAA proposes to remove the airway segments between the Dolphin, FL 
(DHP), VORTAC and the Lakeland, FL (LAL), VORTAC due to the scheduled 
decommissioning of the La Belle, FL (LBV), VORTAC. As amended, the 
airway would be changed to extend between the Key West VORTAC and the 
Dolphin VORTAC; between the Lakeland VORTAC and the Waycross VORTAC; 
between the Florence VORTAC and the Tar River VORTAC; and between the 
Robbinsville VORTAC and the Albany VORTAC.
    V-159: V-159 currently extends between the Virginia Key, FL (VKZ), 
VOR/DME and the Vulcan, AL (VUZ), VORTAC; and between the Holly 
Springs, MS (HLI), VORTAC and the Omaha, IA (OVR), VORTAC. The FAA 
proposes to remove the airway segments between the Virginia Key VOR/DME 
and the intersection of the Melbourne, FL (MLB), VOR/DME 269[deg] T/
276[deg] M and the Orlando, FL (ORL), VORTAC 140[deg] radials (DEARY 
Fix) due to the scheduled decommissioning of the Treasure, FL (TRV), 
VORTAC. As amended, the airway would be changed to extend between the 
DEARY Fix and the Vulcan VORTAC; and between the Holly Springs VORTAC 
and the Omaha VORTAC.
    V-225: V-225 currently extends between the Key West, FL (EYW), 
VORTAC and the Treasure, FL (TRV), VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove 
the airway segments between the Lee County, FL (RSW), VORTAC and the 
Treasure VORTAC due to the scheduled decommissioning of the La Belle, 
FL (LBV), VORTAC and the Treasure VORTAC. Additionally, the FAA 
proposes to remove the specified floor of controlled airspace along the 
route as it is no longer valid and remove the portion of the 
description that ``The portion of V-225 E alternate outside of the 
United States has no upper limit'', as V-225 E alternate no longer 
exists. As amended, the airway would be changed to extend between the 
Key West VORTAC and the Lee County VORTAC.

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    V-295: V-295 currently extends between the Virginia Key, FL (VKZ), 
VOR/DME and the Seminole, FL (SZW), VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove 
the airway segments between the Virginia Key VOR/DME and the Orlando, 
FL (ORL), VORTAC due to the scheduled decommissioning of the Treasure, 
FL (TRV), VORTAC. Additionally, the FAA proposes to remove the airway 
segments between the Orlando VORTAC and the Seminole VORTAC due to 
redundant navigation capability provided by VOR Federal Airways V-159 
and V-7. Thus, the FAA proposes to remove the route in its entirety.
    V-437: V-437 currently extends between the Dolphin, FL (DHP), 
VORTAC and the Florence, SC (FLO), VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove 
the airway segments between the Dolphin VORTAC and the Melbourne, FL 
(MLB), VOR/DME due to the scheduled decommissioning of the Pahokee, FL 
(PHK), VOR/DME. As amended, the airway would be changed to extend 
between the Melbourne VOR/DME and the Florence VORTAC.
    V-492: V-492 currently extends between the La Belle, FL (LBV), 
VORTAC and the Melbourne, FL (MLB), VOR/DME. The FAA proposes to remove 
the airway segments between the La Belle VORTAC and the Palm Beach, FL 
(PBI), VORTAC due to the scheduled decommissioning of the La Belle 
VORTAC and the Pahokee, FL (PHK), VOR/DME. As amended, the airway would 
be changed to extend between the Palm Beach VORTAC and the Melbourne 
VOR/DME.
    V-521: V-521 currently extends between the Dolphin, FL (DHP), 
VORTAC and the Vulcan, AL (VUZ), VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the 
airway segments between the Dolphin VORTAC and the Lee County, FL 
(RSW), VORTAC due to the scheduled decommissioning of the La Belle, FL 
(LBV), VORTAC. Additionally, the FAA proposes to remove the airway 
segments between the Lee County VORTAC and the Marianna, FL (MAI), 
VORTAC due to redundant navigation capability provided by VOR Federal 
Airways V-7 and V-198. As amended, the airway would be changed to 
extend between the Marianna VORTAC and the Vulcan VORTAC.
    V-529: V-529 currently extends between the intersection of the 
Miami, FL, VOR 222[deg] and the La Belle, FL (LBV), VORTAC 158[deg] 
radials (FAMIN Fix) and the La Belle, VORTAC. The FAA proposes to 
remove the airway in its entirety due to the scheduled decommissioning 
of the La Belle VORTAC.
    V-537: V-537 currently extends between the Palm Beach, FL (PBI), 
VORTAC and the Greenville, FL (GEF), VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove 
the airway segments between the Palm Beach VORTAC and the intersection 
of the Melbourne, FL (MLB), VOR/DME 269[deg] T/276[deg] M and the 
Orlando, FL (ORL), VORTAC 140[deg] T/140[deg] M radials (DEARY Fix) due 
to the scheduled decommissioning of the Treasure, FL (TRV), VORTAC. As 
amended, the airway would be changed to extend between the DEARY Fix 
and the Greenville VORTAC.
    V-601: V-601 currently extends between the Pahokee, FL (PHK), VOR/
DME and the Key West, FL (EYW), VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the 
airway in its entirety due to the scheduled decommissioning of the 
Pahokee VOR/DME.
    The full descriptions of the above routes are set forth below in 
the proposed amendments to part 71. The NAVAID radials listed in the 
VOR Federal airway description regulatory text of this final rule are 
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-3 [Amended]

    From Key West, FL; INT Key West 083[deg] and Dolphin, FL, 
191[deg] radials; Dolphin; Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Palm Beach, FL; INT 
Palm Beach 340[deg] T/343[deg] M and Lee County, FL 063[deg] T/
065[deg] M radials; Melbourne, FL; Ormond Beach, FL; Brunswick, GA; 
INT Brunswick 014[deg] and Savannah, GA, 177[deg] radials; Savannah; 
to INT Savannah 028[deg] and Allendale, SC, 116[deg] radials. From 
Florence, SC; Sandhills, NC; Raleigh-Durham, NC; INT Raleigh-Durham 
016[deg] and Flat Rock, VA, 214[deg] radials; Flat Rock; 
Gordonsville, VA; INT Gordonsville 331[deg] and Martinsburg, WV, 
216[deg] radials; Martinsburg; Westminster, MD; INT Westminster 
048[deg] and Modena, PA, 258[deg] radials; Modena; Solberg, NJ; INT 
Solberg 044[deg] and Carmel, NY, 243[deg] radials; Carmel; Hartford, 
CT; INT Hartford 084[deg] and Boston, MA, 224[deg] radials; to 
Boston. The airspace within R-2916, R-2934, R-2935, is excluded.
* * * * *

V-35 [Amended]

    From Lee County, FL; INT Lee County 326[deg] and St. Petersburg, 
FL, 152[deg] radials; St. Petersburg; INT St. Petersburg 350[deg] 
and Cross City, FL, 168[deg] radials; Cross City; Greenville, FL; to 
Pecan, GA. From INT Dublin, GA 309[deg] and Athens, GA, 195[deg] 
radials; Athens; Electric City, SC; Sugarloaf Mountain, NC; Holston 
Mountain, TN; Glade Spring, VA; Charleston, WV; INT Charleston 
051[deg] and Elkins, WV, 264[deg] radials; Clarksburg, WV; to 
Morgantown, WV. From Philipsburg, PA; to Stonyfork, PA.
* * * * *

V-51 [Amended]

    From Ormond Beach, FL; to Craig, FL. From Hinch Mountain, TN; 
Livingston, TN; to Louisville, KY. From Shelbyville, IN; INT 
Shelbyville 313[deg] and Boiler, IN, 136[deg] radials; Boiler; to 
Chicago Heights, IL.
* * * * *

V-97 [Amended]

    From St. Petersburg, FL; Seminole, FL; Pecan, GA; to INT Pecan 
357[deg] and Vienna,

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GA 300[deg] radials. From INT Rome, GA 060[deg] and Volunteer, TN, 
197[deg] radials; Volunteer; London, KY; Lexington, KY; Cincinnati, 
KY; Shelbyville, IN; INT Shelbyville 313[deg] and Boiler, IN, 
136[deg] radials; Boiler; Chicago Heights, IL; to INT Chicago 
Heights 358[deg] and DuPage, IL, 101[deg] radials. From Nodine, MN; 
to Gopher, MN. The airspace below 2,000 feet MSL outside the United 
States is excluded.
* * * * *

V-157 [Amended]

    From Key West, FL; INT Key West 038[deg] and Dolphin, FL, 
244[deg] radials; to Dolphin. From Lakeland, FL; Ocala, FL; INT 
Ocala 346[deg] and Taylor, FL, 170[deg] radials; Taylor; to 
Waycross, GA. From Florence, SC; Fayetteville, NC; Kinston, NC; to 
Tar River, NC. From Robbinsville, NJ; INT Robbinsville 044[deg] and 
LaGuardia, NY, 213[deg] radials; LaGuardia; INT LaGuardia 032[deg] 
and Deer Park, NY, 326[deg] radials; INT Deer Park 326[deg] and 
Kingston, NY, 191[deg] radials; Kingston; to Albany, NY.
* * * * *

V-159 [Amended]

    From Melbourne, FL 269[deg] T/276[deg] M and Orlando, FL, 
140[deg] radials; Orlando; Ocala, FL; Cross City, FL; Greenville, 
FL; Pecan, GA; Eufaula, AL; INT Eufaula 320[deg] and Vulcan, AL 
139[deg] radials to Vulcan. From Holly Springs, MS; Gilmore, AR; 
Walnut Ridge, AR; Dogwood, MO; Springfield, MO; Napoleon, MO; INT 
Napoleon 005[deg] and St. Joseph, MO, 122[deg] radials; St. Joseph; 
to Omaha, IA.
* * * * *

V-225 [Amended]

    From Key West, FL; to Lee County, FL.
* * * * *

V-295 [Removed]

* * * * *

V-437 [Amended]

    From Melbourne, FL; INT Melbourne 322[deg] and Ormond Beach, FL, 
211[deg] radials; Ormond Beach; INT Ormond Beach 360[deg] and 
Savannah, GA, 177[deg] radials; Savannah; INT Savannah 054[deg] and 
Charleston, SC, 231[deg] radials; Charleston; to Florence, SC. The 
airspace within R-2935 is excluded.
* * * * *

V-492 [Amended]

    From Palm Beach, FL; INT Palm Beach 356[deg] and Melbourne, FL, 
146[deg] radials, to Melbourne.
* * * * *

V-521 [Amended]

    From Marianna, FL; Wiregrass, AL; INT Wiregrass 333[deg] and 
Montgomery, AL, 129[deg] radials; Montgomery; INT Montgomery 
357[deg] and Vulcan, AL, 139[deg] radials; to Vulcan.
* * * * *

V-529 [Removed]

* * * * *

V-537 [Amended]

    From INT Melbourne, FL, 269[deg] T/276[deg] M and Orlando, FL, 
140[deg] T/140[deg] M radials; INT Orlando 140[deg] and Melbourne 
298[deg] radials; INT Melbourne 298[deg] and Ocala, FL 145[deg] 
radials; Ocala; Gators, FL; to Greenville, FL.
* * * * *

V-601 [Removed]

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    Issued in Washington, DC, on July 11, 2024.
Brian Eric Konie,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2024-15557 Filed 7-17-24; 8:45 am]
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