80 FR 8239 - Modification of Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes in the Vicinity of Baton Rouge, LA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 31 (February 17, 2015)

This action amends the legal description of three Jet Routes, one High Altitude Area Navigation (RNAV) Route (Q-route), and five VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways in the vicinity of Baton Rouge, LA. The FAA is taking this action because the Baton Rouge VHF Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) navigation aid, included as part of the route structure for the airways, is being renamed the Fighting Tiger VORTAC.

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 31 (Tuesday, February 17, 2015)]
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Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 31 / Tuesday, February 17, 2015 / 
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2014-1124; Airspace Docket No. 14-ASW-12]
RIN 2120-AA66


Modification of Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes in the Vicinity 
of Baton Rouge, LA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule, technical amendment.

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SUMMARY: This action amends the legal description of three Jet Routes, 
one High Altitude Area Navigation (RNAV) Route (Q-route), and five VHF 
Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways in the vicinity of Baton 
Rouge, LA. The FAA is taking this action because the Baton Rouge VHF 
Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) navigation aid, 
included as part of the route structure for the airways, is being 
renamed the Fighting Tiger VORTAC.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, April 30, 2015. 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 7400.9 and 
publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Y, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. The Order is also available for 
inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). 
For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 
(202) 741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_locations.html.
    FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is 
published yearly and effective on September 15. For further 
information, you can contact the Airspace Policy and Regulations Group, 
Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-8783.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Abbott, Airspace Policy and 
Regulations Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; 
telephone: (202) 267-8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 
CFR) part 71 by amending the legal descriptions of Jet Routes J-2, J-
138, and J-590; High Altitude RNAV Route Q-24; and VOR Federal Airways 
V-70, V-71, V-114, V-194, and V-559 in the vicinity of Baton Rouge, LA. 
Currently, these airways have the Baton Rouge, LA, [VORTAC] included as 
part of their route structure. The Baton Rouge VORTAC and the Baton 
Rouge Metropolitan Airport, both in Baton Rouge, LA, have similar names 
and share the same facility identifier (BTR), but are not co-located. 
Because the Baton Rouge VORTAC is actually located 8 nautical miles 
outside the airport boundary, and to eliminate a potential flight 
safety issue causing navigation confusion, the Baton Rouge VORTAC is 
renamed the Fighting Tiger VORTAC and assigned a new facility 
identifier (LSU). The Jet Routes, High Altitude RNAV Route, and VOR 
Federal airways with Baton Rouge, LA, [VORTAC] included in their legal 
descriptions will be amended to reflect the name change. The name 
change of the VORTAC will coincide with the effective date of this 
rulemaking action.
    Since this action merely involves editorial changes in the legal 
description of Jet Routes, a High Altitude RNAV Route, and VOR Federal 
Airways, and does not involve a change in the dimensions or operating 
requirements of that airspace, notice and public procedure under 5 
U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
    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. 
Therefore, this regulation: (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.
    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 renames a navaid in the legal description of Jet Routes, a High 
Altitude RNAV Route, and VOR Federal Airways in the vicinity of Baton 
Rouge, LA.
    Jet Routes, High Altitude United States RNAV Routes, and Domestic 
VOR Federal Airways are published in paragraphs 2004, 2006, and 
6010(a), respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9Y, dated August 6, 2014, and 
effective September 15, 2014, which is incorporated by reference in 14 
CFR 71.1. The Jet Routes, High Altitude RNAV Route, and domestic VOR 
Federal Airways listed in this document will be published subsequently 
in the Order.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order 7400.9Y, airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2014,

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and effective September 15, 2014. FAA Order 7400.9Y is publicly 
available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this final rule. FAA 
Order 7400.9Y lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic 
service routes, and reporting points.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical 
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance 
with 311a, FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and 
Procedures.'' 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.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of 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(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 7400.9Y, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2014, and 
effective September 15, 2014, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2004--Jet Routes

* * * * *

J-2 [Amended]

    From Mission Bay, CA; Imperial, CA; Bard, AZ; INT Bard 089[deg] 
and Gila Bend, AZ, 261[deg] radials; Gila Bend; Tucson, AZ; El Paso, 
TX; Fort Stockton, TX; Junction, TX; San Antonio, TX; Humble, TX; 
Lake Charles, LA; Fighting Tiger, LA; Semmes, AL; Crestview, FL; INT 
Crestview 091[deg] and Seminole, FL, 290[deg] radials; Seminole; to 
Taylor, FL.
* * * * *

J-138 [Amended]

    From Fort Stockton, TX; Center Point, TX; San Antonio, TX; 
Hobby, TX; Lake Charles, LA; Fighting Tiger, LA; to Semmes, AL.
* * * * *

J-590 [Amended]

    From Lake Charles, LA; Fighting Tiger, LA; Greene County, MS; to 
Montgomery, AL.

Paragraph 2006--United States Area Navigation Routes

* * * * *

Q-24 Lake Charles, LA to PAYTN, AL [Amended]

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Lake Charles, LA (LCH)...................  VORTAC.............................  (lat. 30[deg]08'29'' N., long.
                                                                                 93[deg]06'20'' W).
Fighting Tiger, LA (LSU).................  VORTAC.............................  (lat. 30[deg]29'06'' N., long.
                                                                                 91[deg]17'39'' W).
IRUBE, MS................................  WP.................................  (lat. 31[deg]00'16'' N., long.
                                                                                 88[deg]56'19'' W).
PAYTN, AL................................  FIX................................  (lat. 31[deg]28'04'' N., long.
                                                                                 87[deg]53'08'' W).
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* * * * *

Paragraph 6010(a)--Domestic VOR Federal Airways

* * * * *

V-70 [Amended]

    From Monterrey, Mexico; Brownsville, TX; INT Brownsville 
338[deg] and Corpus Christi, TX, 193[deg] radials; 34 miles standard 
width, 37 miles 7 miles wide (4 miles E and 3 miles W of 
centerline), Corpus Christi; INT Corpus Christi 054[deg] and 
Palacios, TX, 226[deg] radials; Palacios; Scholes, TX; Sabine Pass, 
TX; Lake Charles, LA; Lafayette, LA; Fighting Tiger, LA; Picayune, 
MS; Green County, MS; Monroeville, AL; INT Monroeville 073[deg] and 
Eufaula, AL, 258[deg] radials; Eufaula; Vienna, GA; to Allendale, 
SC. From Grand Strand, SC; Wilmington, NC; Kinston, NC; INT Kinston 
050[deg] and Cofield, NC, 186[deg] radials; to Cofield. The airspace 
within Mexico is excluded.

V-71 [Amended]

    From Fighting Tiger, LA; Natchez, MS; Monroe, LA; El Dorado, AR; 
Hot Springs, AR; INT Hot Springs 358[deg] and Harrison, AR, 176[deg] 
radials; Harrison; Springfield, MO; Butler, MO; Topeka, KS; Pawnee 
City, NE; INT Pawnee City 334[deg] and Lincoln, NE., 146[deg] 
radials; Lincoln; Columbus, NE; O'Neill, NE; Winner, SD; Pierre, SD; 
Bismarck, ND; to Williston, ND.
* * * * *

V-114 [Amended]

    From Panhandle, TX; Childress, TX; Wichita Falls, TX; INT 
Wichita Falls 117[deg] and Blue Ridge, TX, 285[deg] radials; Blue 
Ridge; Quitman, TX; Gregg County, TX; Alexandria, LA; INT Fighting 
Tiger, LA, 307[deg] and Lafayette, LA, 042[deg] radials; 7 miles 
wide (3 miles north and 4 miles south of centerline); Fighting 
Tiger; INT Fighting Tiger 112[deg] and Reserve, LA, 323[deg] 
radials; Reserve; INT Reserve 084[deg] and Gulfport, MS, 247[deg] 
radials; Gulfport, INT Gulfport 344[deg] and Eaton, MS, 171[deg] 
radials; to Eaton, excluding the portion within R3801B and R-3701C 
when active.
* * * * *

V-194 [Amended]

    From Cedar Creek, TX; College Station, TX; INT College Station 
151[deg] and Hobby, TX, 289[deg] radials; Hobby; Sabine Pass, TX; 
Lafayette, LA; Fighting Tiger, LA; McComb, MS; INT McComb 055[deg] 
and Meridian, MS, 221[deg] radials; to Meridian. From Liberty, NC; 
Raleigh-Durham, NC; Tar River, NC; Cofield, NC; to INT Cofield 
077[deg] and Norfolk, VA, 209[deg] radials.
* * * * *

V-559 [Amended]

    From Lafayette, LA; INT Lafayette 016[deg] and Fighting Tiger, 
LA, 264[deg] radials; to Fighting Tiger.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on February 6, 2015.
Gary A. Norek,
Manager, Airspace Policy and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2015-03056 Filed 2-13-15; 8:45 am]
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