81_FR_8002 81 FR 7971 - Amendment of Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes; Northeast United States

81 FR 7971 - Amendment of Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes; Northeast United States

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 31 (February 17, 2016)

Page Range7971-7973
FR Document2016-03060

This action modifies jet routes J-6, J-97, and J-222, and VOR Federal airways V-196, and V-489, in the northeastern United States due to the planned decommissioning of the Plattsburgh, NY, VORTAC facility. These route changes enhance the safety and management of airspace within the National Airspace System.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 31 (Wednesday, February 17, 2016) 
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 31 (Wednesday, February 17, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-03060]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2015-3361; Airspace Docket No. 15-AEA-4]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes; Northeast United 
States

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies jet routes J-6, J-97, and J-222, and VOR 
Federal airways V-196, and V-489, in the northeastern United States due 
to the planned decommissioning of the Plattsburgh, NY, VORTAC facility. 
These route changes enhance the safety and management of airspace 
within the National Airspace System.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, March 31, 2016. 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 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and Reporting

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Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can 
contact the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: 202-267-8783. 
The Order is also available for inspection at the National Archives and 
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of 
FAA Order JO 7400.9Z 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 CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Airspace Policy Group, 
Office of Airspace Services, 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 modifies the air traffic service route structure in the 
northeast United States to maintain the efficient flow of air traffic.

History

    On September 14, 2015, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend jet routes J-6, J-97 and 
J-222; and VOR Federal airways V-196 and V-489 in the northeastern 
United States (80 FR 55049, FR. Doc. 2015-22876). Interested parties 
were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting 
written comments on the proposal. Two comments were received.

Discussion of Comments

    Both commenters agreed with the proposal; however, one individual 
wrote that the V-196 and V-489 modifications should be delayed for one 
year after the relocation of the jet routes to provide pilots with 
backup. The FAA finds it is not possible to delay the modifications to 
V-196 and V-489 because the cancelled segments of those airways are 
based on the Plattsburgh VORTAC, which is being commissioned.
    Jet routes are published in paragraph 2004 and VOR Federal airways 
are published in paragraph 6010(a) respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9Z 
dated August 6, 2015, and effective September 15, 2015, which is 
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The jet routes and VOR 
Federal airways listed in this document will be subsequently published 
in the Order.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015, and effective September 15, 
2015. FAA Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as listed in the 
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists Class A, B, 
C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting 
points.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 by modifying the descriptions of jet routes J-6, J-97 and J-
222; and VOR Federal airways V-196 and V-489, due to the planned 
decommissioning of the Plattsburgh VORTAC in New York. The jet routes 
and VOR Federal airways are being modified as follows:

    J-6 Jet route J-6 is terminated on the east end at Albany, NY. 
The segment between Albany and Plattsburgh, NY is removed.
    J-97 Jet route J-97 is terminated at Boston, MA, removing the 
segment between Boston and Plattsburgh.
    J-222 Jet route J-222 is terminated at Cambridge, NY, removing 
the segment between Cambridge and Plattsburgh.
    V-196 Federal airway V-196 is terminated at the intersection of 
the Saranac Lake, NY, 058[deg](T) and the Burlington, VT 296[deg](T) 
radials, removing the segment between that intersection and 
Plattsburgh.
    V-489 Federal airway V-489 is terminated at Glens Falls, NY, 
removing the segment between Glens Falls and Plattsburgh.

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 
Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulatory Policies and Procedures 
(44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation 
of a regulatory evaluation because 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 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 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.

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

0
1. The authority citation for 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]

0
2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Z, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015 and 
effective September 15, 2015, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes.

* * * * *

J-6 [Amended]

    From Salinas, CA, via INT Salinas 145[deg] and Avenal, CA, 
292[deg] radials; Avenal; INT Avenal 119[deg] and Palmdale, CA, 
310[deg] radials; Palmdale; Hector, CA; Needles, CA; Drake, AZ; 
Zuni, AZ; Albuquerque, NM; Tucumcari, NM; Panhandle, TX; Will 
Rogers, OK; Little Rock, AR; Bowling Green, KY; Charleston, WV; INT 
Charleston 076[deg] and Martinsburg,

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WV, 243[deg] radials; Martinsburg; Lancaster, PA; Broadway, NJ; 
Sparta, NJ; to Albany, NY.
* * * * *

J-97 [Amended]

    From lat. 39[deg]07'00'' N., long. 67[deg]00'00'' W. via 
Nantucket, MA; to Boston, MA.
* * * * *

J-222 [Amended]

    From Robbinsville, NJ; INT Robbinsville 039[deg] and Kennedy, 
NY, 253[deg] radials; Kennedy; INT Kennedy 022[deg] and Cambridge, 
NY, 179[deg] radials; to Cambridge.
* * * * *

Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways.

V-196 [Amended]

    From Utica, NY, Saranac Lake, NY; to INT Saranac Lake 058[deg] 
and Burlington, VT 296[deg] radials.
* * * * *

V-489 [Amended]

    From INT Sparta, NJ, 300[deg] and Huguenot, NY, 196[deg] 
radials; Huguenot; INT Huguenot 008[deg] and Albany, NY, 209[deg] 
radials; Albany; to Glens Falls, NY.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on February 8, 2016.
Leslie M. Swann,
Acting Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
[FR Doc. 2016-03060 Filed 2-16-16; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 31 / Wednesday, February 17, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 7971 applicable, to incorporate the Critical Design (h)(2) of this AD, if those actions were (iv) McDonnell Douglas MD–80 Service Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs), performed before the effective date of this AD Bulletin 28–53, Revision 1, dated April 16, Airworthiness Limitation Instructions (ALIs), using Boeing Service Bulletin MD80–28–228, 1992. and Short-Term Extensions specified in dated September 27, 2013; or Boeing Service (v) McDonnell Douglas MD–80 Service Appendices B, C, and D of Boeing Twinjet Bulletin MD90–28–013, dated September 27, Bulletin 28–63, Revision 2, dated April 8, Special Compliance Item Report MDC– 2013, which are not incorporated by 1992. 92K9145, Revision N, dated June 13, 2014. reference in this AD. (3) For Boeing service information The initial compliance time for identified in this AD, contact Boeing accomplishing the actions specified in the (l) Alternative Methods of Compliance Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & ALIs is at the later of the times in paragraphs (AMOCs) Services Management, 3855 Lakewood (h)(3)(i) and (h)(3)(ii) of this AD. Doing the (1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Boulevard, MC D800–0019, Long Beach, CA revision of the maintenance or inspection Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the 90846–0001; telephone 206–544–5000, program, as applicable, required by this authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if extension 2; fax 206–766–5683; Internet paragraph terminates the requirements in requested using the procedures found in 14 https://www.myboeingfleet.com. paragraphs (g) and (h) of AD 2008–11–15, (4) You may view this service information CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, Amendment 3915538 (73 FR 30746, May 29, at FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 send your request to your principal inspector 2008). Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For (i) At the applicable time specified in or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly information on the availability of this Appendix C of Boeing Twinjet Special material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Compliance Item Report MDC–92K9145, to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in (5) You may view this service information Revision N, dated June 13, 2014, except as that is incorporated by reference at the provided by Appendix D of Boeing Twinjet paragraph (m)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOC- National Archives and Records Special Compliance Item Report MDC– Requests@faa.gov. Administration (NARA). For information on 92K9145, Revision N, dated June 13, 2014. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, the availability of this material at NARA, call (ii) Within 30 days after accomplishing the notify your appropriate principal inspector, 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// actions required by paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) or lacking a principal inspector, the manager www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- of this AD, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs of the local flight standards district office/ locations.html. later. certificate holding district office. Issued in Renton, Washington, on January (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable 25, 2016. (i) New Optional Universal Fault Interrupter (UFI) Installation level of safety may be used for any repair, Michael Kaszycki, modification, or alteration required by this Acting Manager, Transport Airplane In lieu of doing the requirements of AD if it is approved by the Boeing paragraph (g) of this AD, within the Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Commercial Airplanes Organization compliance time specified in paragraph (g) of Designation Authorization (ODA) that has [FR Doc. 2016–02232 Filed 2–16–16; 8:45 am] this AD install a TDG Aerospace Inc. UFI been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles BILLING CODE 4910–13–P using a method approved in accordance with ACO, to make those findings. To be the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of approved, the repair method, modification this AD. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION deviation, or alteration deviation must meet Note 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD: TDG the certification basis of the airplane and the Aerospace STC ST02502LA (http:// approval must specifically refer to this AD. Federal Aviation Administration rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_ (4) AMOCs approved for AD 2012–18–05, Library/rgstc.nsf/0/ Amendment 39–17181 (77 FR 54793, 14 CFR Part 71 4d132827a425d7de86257cd3004dfc02/ September 6, 2012), are approved as AMOCs $FILE/ST02502LA.pdf) provides additional [Docket No. FAA–2015–3361; Airspace for the corresponding provisions of this AD. guidance for installing the TDG UFI. Docket No. 15–AEA–4] (m) Related Information (j) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and RIN 2120–AA66 CDCCLs (1) For more information about this AD, contact Sérj Harutunian, Aerospace Engineer, After the maintenance or inspection Propulsion Branch, ANM–140L, FAA, Los Amendment of Air Traffic Service program, as applicable, has been revised as Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, (ATS) Routes; Northeast United States required by paragraph (h)(3) of this AD, no Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627– alternative actions (e.g., inspections), AGENCY: Federal Aviation 5254; fax: 562–627–5210; email: intervals, or CDCCLs may be used unless the serj.harutunian@faa.gov. Administration (FAA), DOT. actions, intervals, or CDCCLs are approved as ACTION: Final rule. (2) Service information identified in this an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in SUMMARY: This action modifies jet routes in paragraph (l) of this AD. paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD. J–6, J–97, and J–222, and VOR Federal (k) Credit for Previous Actions airways V–196, and V–489, in the (n) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) This paragraph provides credit for the northeastern United States due to the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1)(ii) and (1) The Director of the Federal Register planned decommissioning of the (h)(1)(iii) of this AD, if those actions were approved the incorporation by reference Plattsburgh, NY, VORTAC facility. performed before the effective date of this AD (IBR) of the service information listed in this These route changes enhance the safety using any of the service information specified paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. and management of airspace within the in paragraph (k)(1)(i), (k)(1)(ii), or (k)(1)(iii) of National Airspace System. this AD, which are not incorporated by (2) You must use this service information reference in this AD. as applicable to do the actions required by DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, March asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES (i) McDonnell Douglas MD–80 Service this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. 31, 2016. The Director of the Federal Bulletin 28–53, dated April 8, 1991. (i) Boeing Service Bulletin MD80–28–228, Register approves this incorporation by (ii) McDonnell Douglas MD–80 Service Revision 1, dated August 27, 2015. reference action under 1 CFR part 51, Bulletin 28–63, dated, June 14, 1991. (ii) Boeing Service Bulletin MD90–28–013, subject to the annual revision of FAA (iii) McDonnell Douglas MD–80 Service Revision 1, dated August 27, 2015. (iii) Boeing Twinjet Special Compliance Order 7400.9 and publication of Bulletin 28–63, Revision 1, dated July 19, 1991. Item Report MDC–92K9145, Revision N, conforming amendments. (2) This paragraph provides credit for the dated June 13, 2014, including Appendices A ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z, actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1)(i) and through D. Airspace Designations and Reporting VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:42 Feb 16, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\17FER1.SGM 17FER1

7972 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 31 / Wednesday, February 17, 2016 / Rules and Regulations Points, and subsequent amendments can year after the relocation of the jet routes Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ to provide pilots with backup. The FAA ‘‘significant rule’’ under Department of air_traffic/publications/. For further finds it is not possible to delay the Transportation (DOT) Regulatory information, you can contact the modifications to V–196 and V–489 Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation because the cancelled segments of those February 26, 1979); and (3) does not Administration, 800 Independence airways are based on the Plattsburgh warrant preparation of a regulatory Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; VORTAC, which is being evaluation because the anticipated telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is commissioned. impact is so minimal. Since this is a also available for inspection at the Jet routes are published in paragraph routine matter that only affects air traffic National Archives and Records 2004 and VOR Federal airways are procedures and air navigation, it is Administration (NARA). For published in paragraph 6010(a) certified that this rule does not have a information on the availability of FAA respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9Z significant economic impact on a Order JO 7400.9Z at NARA, call 202– dated August 6, 2015, and effective substantial number of small entities 741–6030 or go to http:// September 15, 2015, which is under the criteria of the Regulatory www.archives.gov/federal_register/ incorporated by reference in 14 CFR Flexibility Act. code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_ 71.1. The jet routes and VOR Federal locations.html. Environmental Review airways listed in this document will be FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace subsequently published in the Order. The FAA has determined that this Designations and Reporting Points, is action qualifies for categorical exclusion published yearly and effective on Availability and Summary of under the National Environmental September 15. Documents for Incorporation by Policy Act in accordance with FAA FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Reference Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Gallant, Airspace Policy Group, Office This document amends FAA Order Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and paragraph 5–6.5.a. This airspace action Administration, 800 Independence Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015, is not expected to cause any potentially Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; and effective September 15, 2015. FAA significant environmental impacts, and telephone: (202) 267–8783. Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as no extraordinary circumstances exist SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: listed in the ADDRESSES section of this that warrant preparation of an document. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists environmental assessment. Authority for This Rulemaking Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, The FAA’s authority to issue rules air traffic service routes, and reporting List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 regarding aviation safety is found in points. Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Title 49 of the United States Code. Navigation (air). Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the The Rule authority of the FAA Administrator. This action amends Title 14, Code of Adoption of the Amendment Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by In consideration of the foregoing, the describes in more detail the scope of the modifying the descriptions of jet routes Federal Aviation Administration agency’s authority. This rulemaking is J–6, J–97 and J–222; and VOR Federal amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: promulgated under the authority airways V–196 and V–489, due to the described in Subtitle VII, Part A, planned decommissioning of the PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that Plattsburgh VORTAC in New York. The B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR section, the FAA is charged with jet routes and VOR Federal airways are TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND prescribing regulations to assign the use being modified as follows: REPORTING POINTS of the airspace necessary to ensure the J–6 Jet route J–6 is terminated on the east safety of aircraft and the efficient use of end at Albany, NY. The segment between ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 airspace. This regulation is within the Albany and Plattsburgh, NY is removed. continues to read as follows: scope of that authority as it modifies the J–97 Jet route J–97 is terminated at Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103, air traffic service route structure in the Boston, MA, removing the segment between 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, northeast United States to maintain the Boston and Plattsburgh. 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. efficient flow of air traffic. J–222 Jet route J–222 is terminated at Cambridge, NY, removing the segment § 71.1 [Amended] History between Cambridge and Plattsburgh. V–196 Federal airway V–196 is ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in On September 14, 2015, the FAA 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Z, published in the Federal Register a terminated at the intersection of the Saranac Lake, NY, 058°(T) and the Burlington, VT Airspace Designations and Reporting notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) 296°(T) radials, removing the segment Points, dated August 6, 2015 and to amend jet routes J–6, J–97 and J–222; between that intersection and Plattsburgh. effective September 15, 2015, is and VOR Federal airways V–196 and V– V–489 Federal airway V–489 is amended as follows: 489 in the northeastern United States terminated at Glens Falls, NY, removing the (80 FR 55049, FR. Doc. 2015–22876). segment between Glens Falls and Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes. Interested parties were invited to Plattsburgh. * * * * * participate in this rulemaking effort by Regulatory Notices and Analyses J–6 [Amended] asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES submitting written comments on the The FAA has determined that this From Salinas, CA, via INT Salinas 145° and proposal. Two comments were received. Avenal, CA, 292° radials; Avenal; INT Avenal regulation only involves an established Discussion of Comments 119° and Palmdale, CA, 310° radials; body of technical regulations for which Palmdale; Hector, CA; Needles, CA; Drake, Both commenters agreed with the frequent and routine amendments are AZ; Zuni, AZ; Albuquerque, NM; Tucumcari, proposal; however, one individual necessary to keep them operationally NM; Panhandle, TX; Will Rogers, OK; Little wrote that the V–196 and V–489 current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a Rock, AR; Bowling Green, KY; Charleston, modifications should be delayed for one ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under WV; INT Charleston 076° and Martinsburg, VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:42 Feb 16, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\17FER1.SGM 17FER1

Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 31 / Wednesday, February 17, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 7973 WV, 243° radials; Martinsburg; Lancaster, ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z, Class E airspace designations are PA; Broadway, NJ; Sparta, NJ; to Albany, NY. Airspace Designations and Reporting published in paragraph 6006 of FAA * * * * * Points, and subsequent amendments can Order 7400.9Z dated August 6, 2015, J–97 [Amended] be viewed on line at http:// and effective September 15, 2015, which www.faa.gov/airtraffic/publications/. is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR From lat. 39°07′00″ N., long. 67°00′00″ W. For further information, you can contact part 71.1. The Class E airspace via Nantucket, MA; to Boston, MA. the Airspace Policy Group, Federal designations listed in this document * * * * * Aviation Administration, 800 will be published subsequently in the J–222 [Amended] Independence Avenue SW., Order. From Robbinsville, NJ; INT Robbinsville Washington, DC 29591; telephone: 202– Availability and Summary of 039° and Kennedy, NY, 253° radials; 267–8783. The Order is also available Documents for Incorporation by Kennedy; INT Kennedy 022° and Cambridge, for inspection at the National Archives Reference NY, 179° radials; to Cambridge. and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of This document amends FAA Order * * * * * this material at NARA, call 202–741– 7400.9Z, airspace Designations and Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015, Airways. federal_register/code_of_federal- and effective September 15, 2015. FAA V–196 [Amended] regulations/ibr_locations.html. Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as From Utica, NY, Saranac Lake, NY; to INT FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace listed in the ADDRESSES section of this Saranac Lake 058° and Burlington, VT 296° Designations and Reporting Points, is document. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists radials. published yearly and effective on Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, * * * * * September 15. air traffic service routes, and reporting FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Raul points. V–489 [Amended] Garza, Jr., Central Service Center, The Rule From INT Sparta, NJ, 300° and Huguenot, Operations Support Group, Federal NY, 196° radials; Huguenot; INT Huguenot Aviation Administration, Southwest This amendment to Title 14, Code of 008° and Albany, NY, 209° radials; Albany; Region, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to Glens Falls, NY. Worth, TX 76177; telephone: (817) 222– establishes Class E Domestic en Route Issued in Washington, DC, on February 8, 5874. airspace extending upward from 1,200 2016. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: feet above the surface in the Leslie M. Swann, International Falls, MN area, to contain Acting Manager, Airspace Policy Group. Authority for This Rulemaking aircraft while in IFR conditions under [FR Doc. 2016–03060 Filed 2–16–16; 8:45 am] The FAA’s authority to issue rules control of Minneapolis ARTCC by safely regarding aviation safety is found in vectoring aircraft from en route airspace BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Title 49 of the United States Code. to terminal areas. Controlled airspace is Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the needed for the safety and management DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION authority of the FAA Administrator. of IFR operations within the confines of Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, Minneapolis ARTCC airspace. Federal Aviation Administration describes in more detail the scope of the Class E airspace designations are agency’s authority. This rulemaking is published in Paragraph 6006 of FAA 14 CFR Part 71 promulgated under the authority Order 7400.9Z, dated August 6, 2015, described in Subtitle VII, Part, A, and effective September 15, 2015, which [Docket No. FAA–2015–3084; Airspace Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR Docket No. 15–AGL–13] section, the FAA is charged with 71.1. The Class E airspace designations prescribing regulations to assign the use listed in this document will be Establishment of Class E Airspace; of airspace necessary to ensure the published subsequently in the Order. International Falls, MN safety of aircraft and the efficient use of Regulatory Notices and Analyses airspace. This regulation is within the AGENCY: Federal Aviation The FAA has determined that this scope of that authority as it establishes Administration (FAA), DOT. regulation only involves an established controlled airspace in the International ACTION: Final rule. Falls, MN, area. body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are SUMMARY: This action establishes Class History necessary to keep them operationally E airspace in the International Falls, On August 27, 2015, the FAA current, is non-controversial and MN, area to facilitate vectoring of published in the Federal Register a unlikely to result in adverse or negative Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) aircraft notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a under control of Minneapolis Air Route to establish Class E en Route Domestic ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Traffic Control Center (ARTCC). This Airspace in the International Falls, MN Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a action enhances the safety and area. (80 FR 51972) FAA–2015–3084. ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT efficiency of aircraft operations within On September 25, 2015, the FAA Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 the National Airspace System (NAS). published in the Federal Register a FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, May 26, correction to the aforementioned NPRM does not warrant preparation of a 2016. The Director of the Federal to include exclusionary reference to Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated Register approves this incorporation by Canadian airspace (80 FR 57755) FAA– impact is so minimal. Since this is a reference action under title 1, Code of 2015–3084. Interested parties were routine matter that only affects air traffic Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to invited to participate in this rulemaking procedures and air navigation, it is the annual revision of FAA Order effort by submitting written comments certified that this rule, when 7400.9 and publication of conforming on the proposal to the FAA. One promulgated, does not have a significant amendments. positive comment was received. economic impact on a substantial VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:42 Feb 16, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\17FER1.SGM 17FER1


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesEffective date 0901 UTC, March 31, 2016. 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.
ContactPaul Gallant, Airspace Policy Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267- 8783.
FR Citation81 FR 7971 
RIN Number2120-AA66
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)
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