Amendment of Jet Routes J-60 and J-82, and VOR Federal Airways V-8, V-55, and V-221; and Revocation of VOR Federal Airways V-92 and V-126 in the Vicinity of Goshen, IN, 97569-97571 [2024-28726]
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VOR/DME. The FAA proposes to
remove the airway in its entirety.
All NAVAID radials listed in the
airway descriptions in the regulatory
text of this notice of proposed
rulemaking 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.
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Domestic VOR Federal
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V–38 [Amended]
From Moline, IL; INT Moline 082° and
Peotone, IL, 281° radials; Peotone; Fort
Wayne, IN; to INT Fort Wayne 091° and
Rosewood, OH, 334° radials. From
Parkersburg, WV; Elkins, WV; Gordonsville,
VA; Richmond, VA; Harcum, VA; to Cape
Charles, VA.
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V–133 [Amended]
From INT Charlotte, NC, 305° and Barretts
Mountain, NC, 197° radials; Barretts
Mountain; to Charleston, WV. From Saginaw,
MI; Traverse City, MI; Escanaba, MI; Sawyer,
MI; to Houghton, MI. From International
Falls, MN; to Red Lake, ON, Canada. The
airspace within Canada is excluded.
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V–144 [Amended]
From Fort Wayne, IN; to Appleton, OH.
From Morgantown, WV; Kessel, WV; to
Linden, VA.
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V–214 [Removed]
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2024.
Richard Lee Parks,
Manager (A), Rules and Regulations Group.
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Federal Aviation Administration
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
14 CFR Part 71
The Proposed Amendment
[Docket No. FAA–2024–2568; Airspace
Docket No. 24–AGL–10]
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:
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Paragraph 6010(a)
Airways.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f); 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 7400.11J,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated July 31, 2024, and
effective September 15, 2024, is
amended as follows:
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Amendment of Jet Routes J–60 and J–
82, and VOR Federal Airways V–8, V–
55, and V–221; and Revocation of VOR
Federal Airways V–92 and V–126 in the
Vicinity of Goshen, IN
97569
(NAVAID). The Goshen 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 23, 2025.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified
by FAA Docket No. FAA–2024–2568
and Airspace Docket No. 24–AGL–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 7400.11J, 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, 600 Independence
Avenue SW, Washington DC 20597;
telephone: (202) 267–8783.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Colby Abbott, Rules and Regulations
Group, Office of Policy, Federal
Aviation Administration, 600
Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
DC 20597; telephone: (202) 267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
Authority for This Rulemaking
This action proposes to
amend Jet Routes J–60 and J–82, and
Very High Frequency Omnidirectional
Range (VOR) Federal Airways V–8, V–
55, and V–221; and revoke VOR Federal
Airways V–92 and V–126. The FAA is
proposing this action due to the planned
decommissioning of the VOR portion of
the Goshen, IN (GSH), VOR/Tactical Air
Navigation (VORTAC) navigational aid
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,
AGENCY:
SUMMARY:
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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 as
necessary to preserve the safe and
efficient flow of air traffic.
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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
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(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
Jet Routes are published in paragraph
2004 and 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 7400.11J, dated July 31, 2024, and
effective September 15, 2024. 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 7400.11J 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
Goshen, IN, VORTAC in June 2025. The
Goshen 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
Goshen VORTAC is planned for
decommissioning, the co-located
Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN)
portion of the NAVAID is being
retained. The TACAN would continue
to provide navigational service for
military operations and Distance
Measuring Equipment (DME) service
supporting current and future NextGen
PBN flight procedure requirements.
The Air Traffic Service (ATS) routes
affected by the planned
decommissioning of the Goshen VOR
are J–60, J–82, V–8, V–55, V–92, V–126,
and V–221. With the planned
decommissioning of the Goshen VOR,
the remaining ground-based NAVAID
coverage in the area is insufficient to
enable the continuity of the affected
routes. As such, proposed modifications
to J–82 and V–221 would result in the
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ATS routes being shortened; to J–60
would result in a gap in the route; to V–
8 would result in an existing gap being
expanded; to V–55 would result in an
additional gap in the airway; and to V–
92 and V–126 would result in the
airways being revoked.
To address the proposed amendments
to the affected ATS routes, instrument
flight rules (IFR) traffic could use Jet
Routes J–30, J–146, and J–584 in the
high-altitude stratum or use VOR
Federal Airways V–10, V–38, V–277,
and V–526 in the low-altitude stratum
to navigate around the area affected by
the planned decommissioning of the
Goshen VOR. Additionally, IFR pilots
with Area Navigation (RNAV)-equipped
aircraft could navigate using RNAV
Route Q–62 in the high-altitude stratum,
RNAV Routes T–215 and T–265 in the
low-altitude stratum, or point-to-point
using the existing Fixes and waypoints
(WP) that would remain in place to
support continued operations though
the affected area. Visual flight rules
pilots who elect to navigate via the
affected ATS routes could also take
advantage of the adjacent conventional
airways listed above, as well as the
listed RNAV routes and point-to-point
navigation, if properly equipped. Lastly,
all aircraft have the option to request
and receive radar vectors from air traffic
control to transit the affected area as
well.
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment
to 14 CFR part 71 by amending Jet
Routes J–60 and J–82, and VOR Federal
Airways V–8, V–55, and V–221; and
revoking VOR Federal Airways V–92
and V–126. The FAA is proposing this
action due to the planned
decommissioning of the VOR portion of
the Goshen, IN, VORTAC NAVAID. The
proposed ATS route actions are
described below.
J–60: J–60 currently extends between
the Los Angeles, CA, VORTAC and the
Sparta, NJ, VORTAC. The FAA proposes
to remove the route segment between
the Joliet, IL, VOR/Distance Measuring
Equipment (VOR/DME) and the Dryer,
OH, VOR/DME. As amended, the route
would be changed to extend between
the Los Angeles VORTAC and the Joliet
VOR/DME, and between the Dryer VOR/
DME and the Sparta VORTAC.
J–82: J–82 currently extends between
the Battle Ground, WA, VORTAC and
the Sioux Falls, SD, VORTAC; and
between the Dubuque, IA, VORTAC and
the Goshen, IN, VORTAC. The FAA
proposes to remove the route segment
between the Joliet, IL, VOR/DME and
the Goshen VORTAC. As amended, the
route would be changed to extend
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between the Battle Ground VORTAC
and the Sioux Falls VORTAC, and
between the Dubuque VORTAC and the
Joliet VOR/DME.
V–8: V–8 currently extends between
the intersection of the Seal Beach, CA,
VORTAC 266° and Ventura, CA, VOR/
DME 144° radials (DOYLE Fix) and the
Flag City, OH, VORTAC; and between
the Martinsburg, WV, VORTAC and the
Washington, DC, VOR/DME. The
portion of the airway outside the United
States has no upper limit. The FAA
proposes to remove the airway segment
between the Chicago Heights, IL,
VORTAC and the Flag City VORTAC.
As amended, the airway would be
changed to extend between the
intersection of the Seal Beach VORTAC
266° and Ventura VOR/DME 144°
radials (DOYLE Fix) and the Chicago
Heights VORTAC, and between the
Martinsburg VORTAC and the
Washington VOR/DME.
V–55: V–55 currently extends
between the Dayton, OH, VOR/DME and
the Pullman, MI, VOR/DME; and
between the Grand Forks, ND, VOR/
DME and the Bismarck, ND, VOR/DME.
The FAA proposes to remove the airway
segment between the Fort Wayne, IN,
VORTAC and the Gipper, MI, VORTAC.
As amended, the airway would be
changed to extend between the Dayton
VOR/DME and the Fort Wayne
VORTAC, between the Gipper VORTAC
and the Pullman VOR/DME, and
between the Grand Forks VOR/DME and
the Bismarck VOR/DME.
V–92: V–92 currently extends
between the Chicago Heights, IL,
VORTAC and the Goshen, IN, VORTAC.
The FAA proposes to remove the airway
in its entirety.
V–126: V–126 currently extends
between the Goshen, IN, VORTAC and
the intersection of the Goshen VORTAC
092° and Fort Wayne, IN, VORTAC 016°
radials (ILTON Fix). The FAA proposes
to remove the airway in its entirety.
V–221: V–221 currently extends
between the Bible Grove, IL, VORTAC
and the intersection of the Fort Wayne,
IN, VORTAC 016° and Goshen, IN,
VORTAC 092° radials (ILTON Fix). The
FAA proposes to remove the airway
segment between the Fort Wayne
VORTAC and the intersection of the
Fort Wayne VORTAC 016° and Goshen
VORTAC 092° radials (ILTON Fix). As
amended, the airway would be changed
to extend between the Bible Grove
VORTAC and the Fort Wayne VORTAC.
All NAVAID radials listed in the ATS
route descriptions in the regulatory text
of this notice of proposed rulemaking
are unchanged and stated in degrees
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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
1. The authority citation for 14 CFR
part 71 continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f); 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 7400.11J,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated July 31, 2024, and
effective September 15, 2024, is
amended as follows:
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Paragraph 2004
Jet Routes.
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Philipsburg, PA; INT Philipsburg 100° and
Sparta, NJ, 253° radials; to Sparta.
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From Battle Ground, WA; Donnelly, ID;
Dubois, ID; Crazy Woman, WY; Rapid City,
SD; to Sioux Falls, SD. From Dubuque, IA;
INT Dubuque 095° and Joliet, IL, 317° radials;
to Joliet.
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Paragraph 6010(a)
Airways.
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Domestic VOR Federal
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V–8 [Amended]
From INT Seal Beach, CA, 266° and
Ventura, CA, 144° radials; Seal Beach;
Paradise, CA; 35 miles, 7 miles wide (3 miles
SE and 4 miles NW of centerline) Hector, CA;
Goffs, CA; INT Goffs 033° and Morman Mesa,
NV, 196° radials; Morman Mesa; Bryce
Canyon, UT; Hanksville, UT; Grand Junction,
CO; Rifle, CO; Kremmling, CO; Mile High,
CO; Akron, CO; Hayes Center, NE; Grand
Island, NE; Omaha, IA; Des Moines, IA; Iowa
City, IA; Moline, IL; Joliet, IL; to Chicago
Heights, IL. From Martinsburg, WV; to
Washington, DC. The portion outside the
United States has no upper limit.
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V–55 [Amended]
From Dayton, OH; to Fort Wayne, IN. From
Gipper, MI; Keeler, MI; to Pullman, MI. From
Grand Forks, ND; INT Grand Forks 239° and
Bismarck, ND, 067° radials; to Bismarck.
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V–92 [Removed]
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V–126 [Removed]
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V–221 [Amended]
From Bible Grove, IL; Hoosier, IN;
Shelbyville, IN; Muncie, IN; to Fort Wayne,
IN.
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2024.
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J–60 [Amended]
From Los Angeles, CA; Paradise, CA;
Hector, CA; Boulder City, NV; Bryce Canyon,
UT; Hanksville, UT; Red Table, CO; Mile
High, CO; Hayes Center, NE; Lincoln, NE;
Iowa City, IA; to Joliet, IL. From Dryer, OH;
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2024-2568; Airspace Docket No. 24-AGL-10]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Jet Routes J-60 and J-82, and VOR Federal Airways V-
8, V-55, and V-221; and Revocation of VOR Federal Airways V-92 and V-
126 in the Vicinity of Goshen, IN
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Jet Routes J-60 and J-82, and
Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-8, V-
55, and V-221; and revoke VOR Federal Airways V-92 and V-126. The FAA
is proposing this action due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR
portion of the Goshen, IN (GSH), VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC)
navigational aid (NAVAID). The Goshen 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 23, 2025.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2024-2568 and
Airspace Docket No. 24-AGL-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 7400.11J, 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,
600 Independence Avenue SW, Washington DC 20597; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Abbott, Rules and Regulations
Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 600
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20597; 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,
[[Page 97570]]
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 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
Jet Routes are published in paragraph 2004 and 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 7400.11J, dated July 31,
2024, and effective September 15, 2024. 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 7400.11J 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 Goshen,
IN, VORTAC in June 2025. The Goshen 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 Goshen VORTAC is planned for
decommissioning, the co-located Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) portion
of the NAVAID is being retained. The TACAN would continue to provide
navigational service for military operations and Distance Measuring
Equipment (DME) service supporting current and future NextGen PBN
flight procedure requirements.
The Air Traffic Service (ATS) routes affected by the planned
decommissioning of the Goshen VOR are J-60, J-82, V-8, V-55, V-92, V-
126, and V-221. With the planned decommissioning of the Goshen VOR, the
remaining ground-based NAVAID coverage in the area is insufficient to
enable the continuity of the affected routes. As such, proposed
modifications to J-82 and V-221 would result in the ATS routes being
shortened; to J-60 would result in a gap in the route; to V-8 would
result in an existing gap being expanded; to V-55 would result in an
additional gap in the airway; and to V-92 and V-126 would result in the
airways being revoked.
To address the proposed amendments to the affected ATS routes,
instrument flight rules (IFR) traffic could use Jet Routes J-30, J-146,
and J-584 in the high-altitude stratum or use VOR Federal Airways V-10,
V-38, V-277, and V-526 in the low-altitude stratum to navigate around
the area affected by the planned decommissioning of the Goshen VOR.
Additionally, IFR pilots with Area Navigation (RNAV)-equipped aircraft
could navigate using RNAV Route Q-62 in the high-altitude stratum, RNAV
Routes T-215 and T-265 in the low-altitude stratum, or point-to-point
using the existing Fixes and waypoints (WP) that would remain in place
to support continued operations though the affected area. Visual flight
rules pilots who elect to navigate via the affected ATS routes could
also take advantage of the adjacent conventional airways listed above,
as well as the listed RNAV routes and point-to-point navigation, if
properly equipped. Lastly, all aircraft have the option to request and
receive radar vectors from air traffic control to transit the affected
area as well.
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 by amending Jet
Routes J-60 and J-82, and VOR Federal Airways V-8, V-55, and V-221; and
revoking VOR Federal Airways V-92 and V-126. The FAA is proposing this
action due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the
Goshen, IN, VORTAC NAVAID. The proposed ATS route actions are described
below.
J-60: J-60 currently extends between the Los Angeles, CA, VORTAC
and the Sparta, NJ, VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the route
segment between the Joliet, IL, VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/
DME) and the Dryer, OH, VOR/DME. As amended, the route would be changed
to extend between the Los Angeles VORTAC and the Joliet VOR/DME, and
between the Dryer VOR/DME and the Sparta VORTAC.
J-82: J-82 currently extends between the Battle Ground, WA, VORTAC
and the Sioux Falls, SD, VORTAC; and between the Dubuque, IA, VORTAC
and the Goshen, IN, VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the route
segment between the Joliet, IL, VOR/DME and the Goshen VORTAC. As
amended, the route would be changed to extend
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between the Battle Ground VORTAC and the Sioux Falls VORTAC, and
between the Dubuque VORTAC and the Joliet VOR/DME.
V-8: V-8 currently extends between the intersection of the Seal
Beach, CA, VORTAC 266[deg] and Ventura, CA, VOR/DME 144[deg] radials
(DOYLE Fix) and the Flag City, OH, VORTAC; and between the Martinsburg,
WV, VORTAC and the Washington, DC, VOR/DME. The portion of the airway
outside the United States has no upper limit. The FAA proposes to
remove the airway segment between the Chicago Heights, IL, VORTAC and
the Flag City VORTAC. As amended, the airway would be changed to extend
between the intersection of the Seal Beach VORTAC 266[deg] and Ventura
VOR/DME 144[deg] radials (DOYLE Fix) and the Chicago Heights VORTAC,
and between the Martinsburg VORTAC and the Washington VOR/DME.
V-55: V-55 currently extends between the Dayton, OH, VOR/DME and
the Pullman, MI, VOR/DME; and between the Grand Forks, ND, VOR/DME and
the Bismarck, ND, VOR/DME. The FAA proposes to remove the airway
segment between the Fort Wayne, IN, VORTAC and the Gipper, MI, VORTAC.
As amended, the airway would be changed to extend between the Dayton
VOR/DME and the Fort Wayne VORTAC, between the Gipper VORTAC and the
Pullman VOR/DME, and between the Grand Forks VOR/DME and the Bismarck
VOR/DME.
V-92: V-92 currently extends between the Chicago Heights, IL,
VORTAC and the Goshen, IN, VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the
airway in its entirety.
V-126: V-126 currently extends between the Goshen, IN, VORTAC and
the intersection of the Goshen VORTAC 092[deg] and Fort Wayne, IN,
VORTAC 016[deg] radials (ILTON Fix). The FAA proposes to remove the
airway in its entirety.
V-221: V-221 currently extends between the Bible Grove, IL, VORTAC
and the intersection of the Fort Wayne, IN, VORTAC 016[deg] and Goshen,
IN, VORTAC 092[deg] radials (ILTON Fix). The FAA proposes to remove the
airway segment between the Fort Wayne VORTAC and the intersection of
the Fort Wayne VORTAC 016[deg] and Goshen VORTAC 092[deg] radials
(ILTON Fix). As amended, the airway would be changed to extend between
the Bible Grove VORTAC and the Fort Wayne VORTAC.
All NAVAID radials listed in the ATS route descriptions in the
regulatory text of this notice of proposed rulemaking 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); 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
7400.11J, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated July 31,
2024, and effective September 15, 2024, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes.
* * * * *
J-60 [Amended]
From Los Angeles, CA; Paradise, CA; Hector, CA; Boulder City,
NV; Bryce Canyon, UT; Hanksville, UT; Red Table, CO; Mile High, CO;
Hayes Center, NE; Lincoln, NE; Iowa City, IA; to Joliet, IL. From
Dryer, OH; Philipsburg, PA; INT Philipsburg 100[deg] and Sparta, NJ,
253[deg] radials; to Sparta.
* * * * *
J-82 [Amended]
From Battle Ground, WA; Donnelly, ID; Dubois, ID; Crazy Woman,
WY; Rapid City, SD; to Sioux Falls, SD. From Dubuque, IA; INT
Dubuque 095[deg] and Joliet, IL, 317[deg] radials; to Joliet.
* * * * *
Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways.
* * * * *
V-8 [Amended]
From INT Seal Beach, CA, 266[deg] and Ventura, CA, 144[deg]
radials; Seal Beach; Paradise, CA; 35 miles, 7 miles wide (3 miles
SE and 4 miles NW of centerline) Hector, CA; Goffs, CA; INT Goffs
033[deg] and Morman Mesa, NV, 196[deg] radials; Morman Mesa; Bryce
Canyon, UT; Hanksville, UT; Grand Junction, CO; Rifle, CO;
Kremmling, CO; Mile High, CO; Akron, CO; Hayes Center, NE; Grand
Island, NE; Omaha, IA; Des Moines, IA; Iowa City, IA; Moline, IL;
Joliet, IL; to Chicago Heights, IL. From Martinsburg, WV; to
Washington, DC. The portion outside the United States has no upper
limit.
* * * * *
V-55 [Amended]
From Dayton, OH; to Fort Wayne, IN. From Gipper, MI; Keeler, MI;
to Pullman, MI. From Grand Forks, ND; INT Grand Forks 239[deg] and
Bismarck, ND, 067[deg] radials; to Bismarck.
* * * * *
V-92 [Removed]
* * * * *
V-126 [Removed]
* * * * *
V-221 [Amended]
From Bible Grove, IL; Hoosier, IN; Shelbyville, IN; Muncie, IN;
to Fort Wayne, IN.
* * * * *
Issued in Washington, DC, on December 3, 2024.
Richard Lee Parks,
Manager (A), Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2024-28726 Filed 12-6-24; 8:45 am]
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