Amendment of Domestic Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways; Eastern United States, 13068-13070 [2025-04395]

Download as PDF 13068 Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 53 / Thursday, March 20, 2025 / Rules and Regulations procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on March 10, 2025. B.G. Chew, Group Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center. Environmental Review BILLING CODE 4910–13–P The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ paragraph 5–6.5.a. This airspace action is not expected to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment. Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). The Amendment In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f); 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: ■ Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. * * * ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1 ANM ID E5 * * Challis, ID [New] Challis Airport, ID (Lat. 44°31′25″ N, long. 114°13′05″ W) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6-mile radius of the airport, within 2 miles east and 2.1 miles west of the 023° bearing extending from the airport’s 6-mile radius to 11.9 miles north, and within .8 miles north and 2.9 miles south of the 102° bearing extending from the airport’s 6-mile radius to 6.6 miles east. * * * VerDate Sep<11>2014 * * 17:41 Mar 19, 2025 Jkt 265001 [FR Doc. 2025–04124 Filed 3–19–25; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2024–2031; Airspace Docket No. 24–AEA–6] RIN 2120–AA66 Amendment of Domestic Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways; Eastern United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This action amends domestic Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V–16, V– 103, V–375, and V–473 in the eastern United States. The FAA is taking this action due to the planned decommissioning of the Roanoke, VA (ROA), VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME). This action is in support of the FAA’s VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program. DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, June 12, 2025. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order JO 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments. ADDRESSES: A copy of the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), all comments received, this final rule, and all background material may be viewed online at www.regulations.gov using the FAA Docket number. Electronic retrieval help and guidelines are available on the website. It is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. FAA Order JO 7400.11J, 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, Policy Directorate, Federal Aviation Administration, 600 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20597; telephone: (202) 267–8783. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Vidis, Rules and Regulations Group, Policy Directorate, Federal Aviation Administration, 600 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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, 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). History The FAA published a NPRM for Docket No. FAA 2024–2031 in the Federal Register (89 FR 64840; August 8, 2024), proposing to amend domestic VOR Federal Airways V–16, V–103, V– 375, and V–473 in the eastern United States. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. 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 amends the current version of that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11J, dated July 31, 2024, and effective September 15, 2024. FAA Order JO 7400.11J is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. These amendments will be published in the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11. FAA Order JO 7400.11J lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting points. The Rule This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by amending domestic VOR Federal Airways V–16, V–103, V–375, and V– 473 in the eastern United States. This action is due to the decommissioning of the Roanoke, VA (ROA), VOR/DME. The route changes are described below. V–16: Prior to this final rule, V–16 extended between the Los Angeles, CA E:\FR\FM\20MRR1.SGM 20MRR1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1 Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 53 / Thursday, March 20, 2025 / Rules and Regulations (LAX), VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) and the Holly Springs, MS (HLI), VORTAC; between the Shelbyville, TN (SYI), VOR/DME, and the Richmond, VA (RIC), VORTAC; and between the Smyrna, DE (ENO), VORTAC and the intersection of the Calverton, NY (CCC), VOR/DME 044°, and the Madison, CT (MAD), VOR/DME 142° radials (CREAM Fix). The airspace within restricted areas R–5002A, R– 5002C, and R–5002D is excluded during their times of use. The FAA removes the airway segments between the Pulaski, VA (PSK), VORTAC and the Lynchburg, VA (LYH), VOR/DME due to the scheduled decommissioning of the Roanoke, VA (ROA), VOR/DME. Additionally, the FAA adds to the description that the airspace within restricted area R–5002F is excluded during its time of use as R–5002F is adjacent to VOR Federal Airway V–16 and must be excluded. As amended, the route extends between the Los Angeles VORTAC and the Holly Springs VORTAC; between the Shelbyville VOR/DME and the Pulaski VORTAC; between the Lynchburg VOR/DME and the Richmond VORTAC; and between the Smyrna VORTAC and the CREAM Fix. The airspace within restricted areas R– 5002A, R–5002C, R–5002D, and R– 5002F is excluded during their times of use. V–103: Prior to this final rule, V–103 extended between the Chesterfield, SC (CTF), VOR/DME and the Akron, OH (ACO), VOR/DME. In the description of V–103, the route segments between the Greensboro, NC (GSO), VORTAC and the Roanoke, VA (ROA), VOR/DME is further described as the Greensboro VORTAC 357° and the Roanoke VOR/ DME 181° radials. The FAA removes the airway segments between the intersection of the Greensboro, NC (GSO), VORTAC 357° True (T)/360° Magnetic (M) and the South Boston, VA (SBV), VORTAC 247° T/252° M radials (MAYOS Fix) and the Elkins, WV (EKN), VORTAC due to the scheduled decommissioning of the Roanoke VOR/ DME. As amended, the route extends between the Chesterfield VOR/DME and the MAYOS Fix; and between the Elkins VORTAC and the Akron VOR/DME. V–375: Prior to this final rule, V–375 extended between the Roanoke, VA (ROA), VOR/DME and the intersection of the Gordonsville, VA (GVE), VORTAC 034° and Casanova, VA (CSN), VORTAC 142° radials (FLUKY Fix). The FAA removes the airway segments between the Roanoke VOR/DME and the Gordonsville VORTAC due to the scheduled decommissioning of the Roanoke VOR/DME. As amended, the VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:41 Mar 19, 2025 Jkt 265001 route extends between the Gordonsville VORTAC and the FLUKY Fix. V–473: Prior to this final rule, V–473 extended between the Roanoke, VA (ROA), VOR/DME and the Gordonsville, VA (GVE), VORTAC. The FAA removes the airway segments between the Roanoke VOR/DME and the Montebello, VA (MOL), VOR/DME due to the scheduled decommissioning of the Roanoke VOR/DME. As amended, the route extends between the Montebello VOR/DME and the Gordonsville VORTAC. The navigational aid 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 regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. It, therefore: (1) is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Environmental Review The FAA has determined that this action of amending domestic VOR Federal Airways V–16, V–103, V–375, and V–473 in the eastern United States, qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and its implementing regulations at 40 CFR part 1500, and in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ paragraph 5–6.5a, which categorically excludes from further environmental impact review rulemaking actions that designate or modify classes of airspace areas, airways, routes, and reporting points (see 14 CFR part 71, Designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas; Air Traffic Service Routes; and Reporting Points); and paragraph 5– 6.5b, which categorically excludes from further environmental impact review ‘‘Actions regarding establishment of jet routes and Federal airways (see 14 CFR 71.15, Designation of jet routes and VOR Federal airways). . .’’. As such, this PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 13069 airspace action is not expected to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts. In accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5– 2 regarding Extraordinary Circumstances, the FAA has reviewed this action for factors and circumstances in which a normally categorically excluded action may have a significant environmental impact requiring further analysis. Accordingly, the FAA has determined that no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). The Amendment In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f); 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: ■ Paragraph 6010(a). Domestic VOR Federal Airways. * * * * * V–16 [Amended] From Los Angeles, CA; Paradise, CA; Palm Springs, CA; Blythe, CA; Buckeye, AZ; Phoenix, AZ; INT Phoenix 155° and Stanfield, AZ, 105° radials; Tucson, AZ; San Simon, AZ; INT San Simon 119° and Columbus, NM, 277° radials; Columbus; El Paso, TX; Salt Flat, TX; Wink, TX; INT Wink 066° and Big Spring, TX, 260° radials; Big Spring; Abilene, TX; Bowie, TX; Bonham, TX; Paris, TX; Texarkana, AR; Pine Bluff, AR; Marvell, AR; to Holly Springs, MS. From Shelbyville, TN; Hinch Mountain, TN; Volunteer, TN; Holston Mountain, TN; to Pulaski, VA. From Lynchburg, VA; Flat Rock, VA; to Richmond, VA. From Smyrna, DE; Cedar Lake, NJ; Coyle, NJ; INT Coyle 036° and Kennedy, NY, 209° radials; Kennedy; INT Kennedy 040° and Calverton, NY, 261° radials; Calverton; to INT Calverton 044° and Madison, CT, 142° radials. The airspace within Mexico and the airspace below 2,000 feet MSL outside the United States is E:\FR\FM\20MRR1.SGM 20MRR1 13070 Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 53 / Thursday, March 20, 2025 / Rules and Regulations excluded. The airspace within Restricted Areas R–5002A, R–5002C, R–5002D, and R– 5002F is excluded during their times of use. * * * * * V–103 [Amended] From Chesterfield, SC; Greensboro, NC; to INT of Greensboro 357° and South Boston, VA, 247° radials. From Elkins, WV; Clarksburg, WV; Bellaire, OH; INT Bellaire 327° and Akron, OH, 181° radials; to Akron. * * * * * V–375 [Amended] From Gordonsville, VA; to INT Gordonsville 034° and Casanova, VA, 142° radials. * * * * * V–473 [Amended] From Montebello, VA; to Gordonsville, VA. * * * * * Issued in Washington, DC, on March 12, 2025. Brian Eric Konie, Manager (A), Rules and Regulations Group. [FR Doc. 2025–04395 Filed 3–19–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 91 [Docket No. FAA–2011–0246; Amdt. No. 91– 321G] RIN 2120–AM03 Extension of the Prohibition Against Certain Flights in the Territory and Airspace of Libya Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. This action extends the prohibition against certain flight operations in the territory and airspace of Libya by all: U.S. air carriers; U.S. commercial operators; persons exercising the privileges of an airman certificate issued by the FAA, except when such persons are operating U.S.registered aircraft for a foreign air carrier; and operators of U.S.-registered civil aircraft, except when the operator of such aircraft is a foreign air carrier for an additional three years, from March 20, 2025, to March 20, 2028. The FAA finds this action necessary to address continuing risks to persons and aircraft engaged in such flight operations. The FAA also republishes the approval process and exemption information for this Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR), consistent with other recently published flight prohibition SFARs. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:41 Mar 19, 2025 Jkt 265001 I. Executive Summary This action extends the expiration date of SFAR No. 112, title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), 91.1603, from March 20, 2025, to March 20, 2028. SFAR No. 112 prohibits certain flight operations in the territory and airspace of Libya by all: U.S. air carriers; U.S. commercial operators; persons exercising the privileges of an airman certificate issued by the FAA, except when such persons are operating U.S.registered aircraft for a foreign air carrier; and operators of U.S.-registered civil aircraft, except when the operator of such aircraft is a foreign air carrier. The FAA finds this action necessary to address the continuing unacceptable safety-of-flight risks to U.S. civil aviation in the territory and airspace of Libya due to the unstable political and security environment in Libya. Consistent with other recently published flight prohibition SFARs, this action also republishes the approval process and exemption information for this flight prohibition SFAR. II. Authority and Good Cause AGENCY: SUMMARY: This final rule is effective March 19, 2025. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill Petrak, Flight Standards Service, through the Washington Operations Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 267–3203; email 9-FAAOverseasFlightProhibitions@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: A. Authority The FAA is responsible for the safety of flight in the U.S. and for the safety of U.S. civil operators, U.S.-registered civil aircraft, and U.S.-certificated airmen throughout the world. Section 106(f) of title 49, U.S. Code (U.S.C.), subtitle I, establishes the FAA Administrator’s authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle VII of title 49, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency’s authority. Section 40101(d)(1) provides that the Administrator shall consider in the public interest, among other matters, assigning, maintaining, and enhancing safety and security as the highest priorities in air commerce. Section 40105(b)(1)(A) requires the Administrator to exercise this authority consistently with the obligations of the U.S. Government under international agreements. The FAA is promulgating this rule under the authority described in 49 U.S.C. 44701, General requirements. Under that section, the FAA is charged PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 broadly with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing, among other things, regulations and minimum standards for practices, methods, and procedures that the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce and national security. This regulation is within the scope of the FAA’s authority because it continues to prohibit the persons described in paragraph (a) of SFAR No. 112, § 91.1603, from conducting flight operations in the territory and airspace of Libya due to the continuing hazards to the safety of U.S. civil flight operations, as described in the preamble to this final rule. B. Good Cause for Immediate Adoption Section 553(b)(B) of title 5, U.S. Code, authorizes agencies to dispense with notice and comment procedures for rules when the agency for ‘‘good cause’’ finds that those procedures are ‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.’’ Also, section 553(d) permits agencies, upon a finding of good cause, to issue rules with an effective date less than 30 days from the date of publication. In this instance, the FAA finds good cause to forgo notice and comment and the delayed effective date because they would be impracticable and contrary to the public interest. Providing notice and the opportunity for the public to comment here would be impracticable. The FAA’s flight prohibitions, and any amendments thereto, need to include appropriate boundaries that reflect the agency’s current understanding of the risk environment for U.S. civil aviation. This allows the FAA to protect the safety of U.S. operators’ aircraft and the lives of their passengers and crews without over-restricting or under-restricting U.S. operators’ routing options. However, the risk environment for U.S. civil aviation in airspace managed by other countries with respect to safety of flight is fluid in circumstances involving fighting, violent extremist and militant activity, or periods of heightened tensions, particularly where weapons capable of targeting or otherwise negatively affecting U.S. civil aviation are or may be present. This fluidity, and the potential for rapid changes in the risks to U.S. civil aviation, significantly limits how far in advance of a new or amended flight prohibition the FAA can usefully assess the risk environment. The delay that would be occasioned by providing an opportunity to comment on this action would significantly increase the risk that the resulting final action would not accurately reflect the current risks to E:\FR\FM\20MRR1.SGM 20MRR1

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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 53 (Thursday, March 20, 2025)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2025-04395]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2024-2031; Airspace Docket No. 24-AEA-6]
RIN 2120-AA66


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

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends domestic Very High Frequency 
Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-16, V-103, V-375, and V-
473 in the eastern United States. The FAA is taking this action due to 
the planned decommissioning of the Roanoke, VA (ROA), VOR/Distance 
Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME). This action is in support of the FAA's 
VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, June 12, 2025. The Director of the 
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 
1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order JO 7400.11 
and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: A copy of the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), all 
comments received, this final rule, and all background material may be 
viewed online at www.regulations.gov using the FAA Docket number. 
Electronic retrieval help and guidelines are available on the website. 
It is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11J, 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, Policy Directorate, Federal Aviation Administration, 
600 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20597; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Vidis, Rules and Regulations 
Group, Policy Directorate, 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, 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).

History

    The FAA published a NPRM for Docket No. FAA 2024-2031 in the 
Federal Register (89 FR 64840; August 8, 2024), proposing to amend 
domestic VOR Federal Airways V-16, V-103, V-375, and V-473 in the 
eastern United States. Interested parties were invited to participate 
in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the 
proposal to the FAA. No comments were received.

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 amends the current version of that order, FAA Order JO 
7400.11J, dated July 31, 2024, and effective September 15, 2024. FAA 
Order JO 7400.11J is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES 
section of this document. These amendments will be published in the 
next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11J lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, 
air traffic service routes, and reporting points.

The Rule

    This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by amending domestic VOR Federal 
Airways V-16, V-103, V-375, and V-473 in the eastern United States. 
This action is due to the decommissioning of the Roanoke, VA (ROA), 
VOR/DME. The route changes are described below.
    V-16: Prior to this final rule, V-16 extended between the Los 
Angeles, CA

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(LAX), VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) and the Holly Springs, MS 
(HLI), VORTAC; between the Shelbyville, TN (SYI), VOR/DME, and the 
Richmond, VA (RIC), VORTAC; and between the Smyrna, DE (ENO), VORTAC 
and the intersection of the Calverton, NY (CCC), VOR/DME 044[deg], and 
the Madison, CT (MAD), VOR/DME 142[deg] radials (CREAM Fix). The 
airspace within restricted areas R-5002A, R-5002C, and R-5002D is 
excluded during their times of use. The FAA removes the airway segments 
between the Pulaski, VA (PSK), VORTAC and the Lynchburg, VA (LYH), VOR/
DME due to the scheduled decommissioning of the Roanoke, VA (ROA), VOR/
DME.
    Additionally, the FAA adds to the description that the airspace 
within restricted area R-5002F is excluded during its time of use as R-
5002F is adjacent to VOR Federal Airway V-16 and must be excluded.
    As amended, the route extends between the Los Angeles VORTAC and 
the Holly Springs VORTAC; between the Shelbyville VOR/DME and the 
Pulaski VORTAC; between the Lynchburg VOR/DME and the Richmond VORTAC; 
and between the Smyrna VORTAC and the CREAM Fix. The airspace within 
restricted areas R-5002A, R-5002C, R-5002D, and R-5002F is excluded 
during their times of use.
    V-103: Prior to this final rule, V-103 extended between the 
Chesterfield, SC (CTF), VOR/DME and the Akron, OH (ACO), VOR/DME. In 
the description of V-103, the route segments between the Greensboro, NC 
(GSO), VORTAC and the Roanoke, VA (ROA), VOR/DME is further described 
as the Greensboro VORTAC 357[deg] and the Roanoke VOR/DME 181[deg] 
radials. The FAA removes the airway segments between the intersection 
of the Greensboro, NC (GSO), VORTAC 357[deg] True (T)/360[deg] Magnetic 
(M) and the South Boston, VA (SBV), VORTAC 247[deg] T/252[deg] M 
radials (MAYOS Fix) and the Elkins, WV (EKN), VORTAC due to the 
scheduled decommissioning of the Roanoke VOR/DME. As amended, the route 
extends between the Chesterfield VOR/DME and the MAYOS Fix; and between 
the Elkins VORTAC and the Akron VOR/DME.
    V-375: Prior to this final rule, V-375 extended between the 
Roanoke, VA (ROA), VOR/DME and the intersection of the Gordonsville, VA 
(GVE), VORTAC 034[deg] and Casanova, VA (CSN), VORTAC 142[deg] radials 
(FLUKY Fix). The FAA removes the airway segments between the Roanoke 
VOR/DME and the Gordonsville VORTAC due to the scheduled 
decommissioning of the Roanoke VOR/DME. As amended, the route extends 
between the Gordonsville VORTAC and the FLUKY Fix.
    V-473: Prior to this final rule, V-473 extended between the 
Roanoke, VA (ROA), VOR/DME and the Gordonsville, VA (GVE), VORTAC. The 
FAA removes the airway segments between the Roanoke VOR/DME and the 
Montebello, VA (MOL), VOR/DME due to the scheduled decommissioning of 
the Roanoke VOR/DME. As amended, the route extends between the 
Montebello VOR/DME and the Gordonsville VORTAC.
    The navigational aid 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 regulation only involves an 
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and 
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. 
It, therefore: (1) is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under 
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT 
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); 
and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the 
anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that 
only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified 
that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant economic 
impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of 
the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action of amending domestic VOR 
Federal Airways V-16, V-103, V-375, and V-473 in the eastern United 
States, qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National 
Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and its implementing 
regulations at 40 CFR part 1500, and in accordance with FAA Order 
1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,'' paragraph 
5-6.5a, which categorically excludes from further environmental impact 
review rulemaking actions that designate or modify classes of airspace 
areas, airways, routes, and reporting points (see 14 CFR part 71, 
Designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas; Air Traffic 
Service Routes; and Reporting Points); and paragraph 5-6.5b, which 
categorically excludes from further environmental impact review 
``Actions regarding establishment of jet routes and Federal airways 
(see 14 CFR 71.15, Designation of jet routes and VOR Federal airways). 
. .''. As such, this airspace action is not expected to cause any 
potentially significant environmental impacts. In accordance with FAA 
Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 regarding Extraordinary Circumstances, the 
FAA has reviewed this action for factors and circumstances in which a 
normally categorically excluded action may have a significant 
environmental impact requiring further analysis. Accordingly, the FAA 
has determined that no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant 
preparation of an environmental assessment or environmental impact 
statement.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation 
Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR 
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

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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 6010(a). Domestic VOR Federal Airways.

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V-16 [Amended]

    From Los Angeles, CA; Paradise, CA; Palm Springs, CA; Blythe, 
CA; Buckeye, AZ; Phoenix, AZ; INT Phoenix 155[deg] and Stanfield, 
AZ, 105[deg] radials; Tucson, AZ; San Simon, AZ; INT San Simon 
119[deg] and Columbus, NM, 277[deg] radials; Columbus; El Paso, TX; 
Salt Flat, TX; Wink, TX; INT Wink 066[deg] and Big Spring, TX, 
260[deg] radials; Big Spring; Abilene, TX; Bowie, TX; Bonham, TX; 
Paris, TX; Texarkana, AR; Pine Bluff, AR; Marvell, AR; to Holly 
Springs, MS. From Shelbyville, TN; Hinch Mountain, TN; Volunteer, 
TN; Holston Mountain, TN; to Pulaski, VA. From Lynchburg, VA; Flat 
Rock, VA; to Richmond, VA. From Smyrna, DE; Cedar Lake, NJ; Coyle, 
NJ; INT Coyle 036[deg] and Kennedy, NY, 209[deg] radials; Kennedy; 
INT Kennedy 040[deg] and Calverton, NY, 261[deg] radials; Calverton; 
to INT Calverton 044[deg] and Madison, CT, 142[deg] radials. The 
airspace within Mexico and the airspace below 2,000 feet MSL outside 
the United States is

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excluded. The airspace within Restricted Areas R-5002A, R-5002C, R-
5002D, and R-5002F is excluded during their times of use.
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V-103 [Amended]

    From Chesterfield, SC; Greensboro, NC; to INT of Greensboro 
357[deg] and South Boston, VA, 247[deg] radials. From Elkins, WV; 
Clarksburg, WV; Bellaire, OH; INT Bellaire 327[deg] and Akron, OH, 
181[deg] radials; to Akron.
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V-375 [Amended]

    From Gordonsville, VA; to INT Gordonsville 034[deg] and 
Casanova, VA, 142[deg] radials.
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V-473 [Amended]

    From Montebello, VA; to Gordonsville, VA.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on March 12, 2025.
Brian Eric Konie,
Manager (A), Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2025-04395 Filed 3-19-25; 8:45 am]
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