81 FR 87802 - Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-235 and V-293 in the Vicinity of Cedar City, Utah

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 234 (December 6, 2016)

Page Range		87802-87803
FR Document		2016-29143

This action amends the legal description of the Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways V-235 and V-293 in the vicinity of Cedar City, UT. The FAA is taking this action because the Cedar City VOR/DME, included as part of the V-235 and V-293 route structure, is being renamed the Enoch VOR/DME.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9265; Airspace Docket No. 16-ANM-11]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-235 and V-293 in the Vicinity 
of Cedar City, Utah

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends the legal description of the Very High 
Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways V-235 and V-293 
in the vicinity of Cedar City, UT. The FAA is taking this action 
because the Cedar City VOR/DME, included as part of the V-235 and V-293 
route structure, is being renamed the Enoch VOR/DME.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, March 2, 2017. The Director of the 
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 
title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual 
revision of FAA, Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming 
amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
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 7400.11A at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go 
to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_locations.html.
    FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is 
published yearly and effective on September 15.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenneth Ready, 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 
north central United States to maintain the efficient flow of air 
traffic.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, and effective September 15, 
2016. FAA Order 7400.11A is publicly available as listed in the 
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11A 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 amending the legal description of VOR Federal airways V-235 
and V-293, in the vicinity of Cedar City, UT. Currently, V-235 and V-
293 have Cedar City, UT, [VOR/DME] included as part of their route 
structure. The Cedar City VOR and the Cedar City Airport share the same 
name, but are not co-located and are greater than 5 nautical miles 
apart. To eliminate the possibility of confusion, and a potential 
flight safety issue, the Cedar City VOR/DME is renamed the Enoch VOR/
DME; and will have a new facility identifier (ENK). Airways with Cedar 
City, UT, [VOR/DME] included in their legal descriptions will be 
amended to reflect the name change. The name change of

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the VOR/DME will coincide with the effective date of this rulemaking 
action.
    Domestic VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) of 
FAA Order 7400.11A dated August 3, 2016 and effective September 15, 
2016, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Domestic 
VOR Federal airways listed in this document will be published 
subsequently in the Order.
    Since this action merely involves editorial changes in the legal 
description of a VOR Federal airway, 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.

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 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 qualifies for categorical 
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act, and its agency 
implementing regulations in FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: 
Policies and Procedures'' regarding categorical exclusions for 
procedural actions at paragraph 5-6.5a, which categorically excludes 
from full environmental impact review actions that are 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). This name change action which amends the legal 
description of the Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) 
Federal Airways V-235 and V-293 in the vicinity of Cedar City, UT is 
not expected to cause any potentially significant environmental 
impacts. In accordance with FAAO 1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 regarding 
Extraordinary Circumstances, this action has been reviewed for factors 
and circumstances in which a normally categorically excluded action may 
have a significant environmental impact requiring further analysis, and 
it is determined that 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).

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 part 71 is amended to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p.389


Sec.  71.1   [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016 and 
effective September 15, 2016, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways.

* * * * *

V-235 [Amended]

    From Peach Springs, AZ; Mormon Mesa, NV, via INT Mormon Mesa 
059[deg] and Enoch, UT, 197[deg] radials; Enoch; Milford, UT; Delta, 
UT; Fairfield, UT; 10 miles, 15 miles, 135 MSL, 46 miles, 125 MSL; 
Fort Bridger, WY. From Rock Springs, WY; 20 miles, 41 miles, 92 MSL, 
37 miles, 107 MSL; Muddy Mountain, WY; to Newcastle, WY.
* * * * *

V-293 [Amended]

    From Grand Canyon, AZ, via Page, AZ; INT Page 340[deg] and Bryce 
Canyon, UT; 120[deg] radials; Bryce Canyon; Enoch, UT; 37 miles, 108 
MSL Wilson Creek, NV; 5 miles, 108 MSL, 37 miles, 115 MSL, Ely, NV; 
125 MSL Bullion, NV; 28 miles, 57 miles, 99 MSL, Twin Falls, ID; 37 
miles, 33 miles, 87 MSL, 76 miles, 113 MSL, 99 MSL Donnelly, ID.
* * * * *

    Issued in Washington, DC, November 29, 2016.
Leslie M. Swann,
Acting Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
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the VOR/DME will coincide with the accordance with FAAO 1050.1F, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
effective date of this rulemaking action. paragraph 5–2 regarding Extraordinary
Domestic VOR Federal airways are Circumstances, this action has been National Oceanic and Atmospheric
published in paragraph 6010(a) of FAA reviewed for factors and circumstances Administration
Order 7400.11A dated August 3, 2016 in which a normally categorically
and effective September 15, 2016, which excluded action may have a significant 15 CFR Part 922
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR environmental impact requiring further [Docket Number 160413330–6330–01]
71.1. The Domestic VOR Federal analysis, and it is determined that no
airways listed in this document will be extraordinary circumstances exist that RIN 0648–BF99
published subsequently in the Order. warrant preparation of an
Since this action merely involves Delay of Discharge Requirements for
environmental assessment.
editorial changes in the legal U.S. Coast Guard Activities in Greater
description of a VOR Federal airway, Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Farallones and Cordell Bank National
and does not involve a change in the Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Marine Sanctuaries
dimensions or operating requirements of Navigation (air). AGENCY: Office of National Marine
that airspace, notice and public Sanctuaries (ONMS), National Ocean
procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are Adoption of the Amendment
Service (NOS), National Oceanic and
unnecessary. In consideration of the foregoing, the Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Federal Aviation Administration Department of Commerce (DOC).
Regulatory Notices and Analyses amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
ACTION: Final rule; delay of effectiveness
The FAA has determined that this
regulation only involves an established PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, for discharge requirements with regard
body of technical regulations for which B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR to U.S. Coast Guard activities.
frequent and routine amendments are TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND SUMMARY: The National Oceanic and
necessary to keep them operationally REPORTING POINTS Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a expanded the boundaries of Gulf of the
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under ■1. The authority citation for part 71 is
Farallones National Marine Sanctuary
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a amended to read as follows:
(now renamed Greater Farallones
‘‘significant rule’’ under Department of Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, National Marine Sanctuary or GFNMS)
Transportation (DOT) Regulatory 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, and Cordell Bank National Marine
Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; 1959–1963 Comp., p.389
Sanctuary (CBNMS) to an area north
February 26, 1979); and (3) does not § 71.1 [Amended] and west of their previous boundaries
warrant preparation of a regulatory with a final rule published on March 12,
evaluation as the anticipated impact is ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in
2015. The final rule entered into effect
so minimal. Since this is a routine 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A,
on June 9, 2015. At that time, NOAA
matter that only affects air traffic Airspace Designations and Reporting
postponed the effectiveness of the
procedures and air navigation, it is Points, dated August 3, 2016 and
discharge requirements in both
certified that this rule, when effective September 15, 2016, is
sanctuaries’ regulations in the areas
promulgated, does not have a significant amended as follows:
added to GFNMS and CBNMS
economic impact on a substantial Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal boundaries in 2015 with regard to U.S.
number of small entities under the Airways. Coast Guard activities for 6 months.
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. * * * * * Since then, NOAA published two
Environmental Review V–235 [Amended] notices to extend the postponement of
the discharge requirements to provide
The FAA has determined that this From Peach Springs, AZ; Mormon Mesa,
adequate time for completion of an
action qualifies for categorical exclusion NV, via INT Mormon Mesa 059° and Enoch,
UT, 197° radials; Enoch; Milford, UT; Delta, environmental assessment, and
under the National Environmental subsequent rulemaking, as appropriate.
Policy Act, and its agency implementing UT; Fairfield, UT; 10 miles, 15 miles, 135
MSL, 46 miles, 125 MSL; Fort Bridger, WY. This extension would end on December
regulations in FAA Order 1050.1F, From Rock Springs, WY; 20 miles, 41 miles, 9, 2016. This document extends the
‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and 92 MSL, 37 miles, 107 MSL; Muddy postponement of the discharge
Procedures’’ regarding categorical Mountain, WY; to Newcastle, WY. requirements for these activities for
exclusions for procedural actions at * * * * * another 6 months for the same reasons.
paragraph 5–6.5a, which categorically
V–293 [Amended] DATES: The effectiveness for the
excludes from full environmental
impact review actions that are From Grand Canyon, AZ, via Page, AZ; INT
discharge requirements in both CBNMS
rulemaking actions that designate or Page 340° and Bryce Canyon, UT; 120° and GFNMS expansion areas with
modify classes of airspace areas, radials; Bryce Canyon; Enoch, UT; 37 miles, regard to U.S. Coast Guard activities is
airways, routes, and reporting points 108 MSL Wilson Creek, NV; 5 miles, 108 June 9, 2017.
MSL, 37 miles, 115 MSL, Ely, NV; 125 MSL ADDRESSES: Copies of the FEIS, final
(see 14 CFR part 71, Designation of Bullion, NV; 28 miles, 57 miles, 99 MSL,
Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace areas; management plans, and the final rule
Twin Falls, ID; 37 miles, 33 miles, 87 MSL, published on March 12, 2015, can be
Air Traffic Service Routes; and 76 miles, 113 MSL, 99 MSL Donnelly, ID.
Reporting Points). This name change viewed or downloaded at http://
* * * * *
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action which amends the legal farallones.noaa.gov/manage/expansion_
description of the Very High Frequency Issued in Washington, DC, November 29, cbgf.html.
Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal 2016.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Airways V–235 and V–293 in the Leslie M. Swann, Maria Brown, Greater Farallones
vicinity of Cedar City, UT is not Acting Manager, Airspace Policy Group. National Marine Sanctuary
expected to cause any potentially [FR Doc. 2016–29143 Filed 12–5–16; 8:45 am] Superintendent, at Maria.Brown@
significant environmental impacts. In BILLING CODE 4910–13–P noaa.gov or 415–561–6622.

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		Effective date 0901 UTC, March 2, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA, Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments.
Contact		Kenneth Ready, Airspace Policy Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267- 8783.
FR Citation		81 FR 87802
RIN Number		2120-AA66
CFR Associated		Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)

81 FR 87802 - Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-235 and V-293 in the Vicinity of Cedar City, Utah

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