81_FR_91220 81 FR 90978 - IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments

81 FR 90978 - IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 242 (December 16, 2016)

Page Range90978-90979
FR Document2016-29429

This amendment adopts miscellaneous amendments to the required IFR (instrument flight rules) altitudes and changeover points for certain Federal airways, jet routes, or direct routes for which a minimum or maximum en route authorized IFR altitude is prescribed. This regulatory action is needed because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System. These changes are designed to provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace under instrument conditions in the affected areas.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 242 (Friday, December 16, 2016) 
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 242 (Friday, December 16, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 90978-90979]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-29429]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 95

[Docket No. 31111; Amdt. No. 530]


IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This amendment adopts miscellaneous amendments to the required 
IFR (instrument flight rules) altitudes and changeover points for 
certain Federal airways, jet routes, or direct routes for which a 
minimum or maximum en route authorized IFR altitude is prescribed. This 
regulatory action is needed because of changes occurring in the 
National Airspace System. These changes are designed to provide for the 
safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace under instrument 
conditions in the affected areas.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, January 5, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas J. Nichols, Flight Procedure 
Standards Branch (AMCAFS-420), Flight Technologies and Programs 
Division, Flight Standards Service, Federal Aviation Administration, 
Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma 
City, OK 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125), 
telephone: (405) 954-4164.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This amendment to part 95 of the Federal 
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 95) amends, suspends, or revokes IFR 
altitudes governing the operation of all aircraft in flight over a 
specified route or any portion of that route, as well as the changeover 
points (COPs) for Federal airways, jet routes, or direct routes as 
prescribed in part 95.

The Rule

    The specified IFR altitudes, when used in conjunction with the 
prescribed changeover points for those routes, ensure navigation aid 
coverage that is adequate for safe flight operations and free of 
frequency interference. The reasons and circumstances that create the 
need for this amendment involve matters of flight safety and 
operational efficiency in the National Airspace System, are related to 
published aeronautical charts that are essential to the user, and 
provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace. In 
addition, those various reasons or circumstances require making this 
amendment effective before the next scheduled charting and publication 
date of the flight information to assure its timely availability to the 
user. The effective date of this amendment reflects those 
considerations. In view of the close and immediate relationship between 
these regulatory changes and safety in air commerce, I find that notice 
and public procedure before adopting this amendment are impracticable 
and contrary to the public interest and that good cause exists for 
making the amendment effective in less than 30 days.

Conclusion

    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. For the same reason, the FAA 
certifies that this amendment will not have a significant economic 
impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of 
the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 95

    Airspace, Navigation (air).

    Issued in Washington, DC, on December 2, 2016.
John Duncan,
Director, Flight Standards Service.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, part 95 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 
95) is amended as follows effective at 0901 UTC, January 5, 2017.

PART 95 [AMENDED]

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1. The authority citation for part 95 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40106, 40113, 40114, 40120, 
44502, 44514, 44719, 44721.


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2. Part 95 is amended to read as follows:

              Revisions to IFR Altitudes & Changeover Point
             [Amendment 530 Effective Date, January 5, 2017]
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               From                           To                 MEA
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                              Color Routes
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        Sec.   95.60 Blue Federal Airway B1 is Amended to Delete
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WOODY ISLAND, AK NDB.............  ILIAMNA, AK NDB/DME.....       *10000
    *9100--MOCA
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        Sec.   95.6 Blue Federal Airway B12 is Amended by Adding
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WOODY ISLAND, AK NDB.............  ILIAMNA, AK NDB/DME.....       *10000
    *9300--MOCA
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                   Sec.   95.6001 Victor Routes--U.S.
    Sec.   95.6052 VOR Federal Airway V52 is Amended to Read in Part
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CENTRAL CITY, KY VORTAC..........  *BOWLING GREEN, KY               2400
                                    VORTAC.
    *11000--MCA                    BOWLING GREEN, KY
                                    VORTAC, SE BND.
BOWLING GREEN, KY VORTAC.........  LIVINGSTON, TN VOR/DME..        11000
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    Sec.   95.6116 VOR Federal Airway V116 is Amended to Read in Part
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ERIE, PA VORTAC..................  BRADFORD, PA VOR/DME....        *5000
    *3900--MOCA
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    Sec.   95.6126 VOR Federal Airway V126 is Amended to Read in Part
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ERIE, PA VORTAC..................  BRADFORD, PA VOR/DME....        *5000
    *3900--MOCA
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    Sec.   95.6140 VOR Federal Airway V140 is Amended to Read in Part
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NASHVILLE, TN VORTAC.............  HARME, TN FIX...........
                                   E BND...................        *3000
                                   W BND...................        *6000
    *2400--MOCA
HARME, TN FIX....................  LIVINGSTON, TN VOR/DME..        *6000
    *2900--MOCA
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    Sec.   95.6141 VOR Federal Airway V141 is Amended to Read in Part
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MANCHESTER, NH VOR/DME...........  CONCORD, NH VOR/DME.....        *2900
    *2100--MOCA
CONCORD, NH VOR/DME..............  KELLI, NH FIX...........         5000
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    Sec.   95.6170 VOR Federal Airway V170 is Amended to Read in Part
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ERIE, PA VORTAC..................  BRADFORD, PA VOR/DME....        *5000
    *3900--MOCA
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    Sec.   95.6321 VOR Federal Airway V321 is Amended to Read in Part
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SHELBYVILLE, TN VOR/DME..........  LIVINGSTON, TN VOR/DME..         3800
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    Sec.   95.6384 VOR Federal Airway V384 is Amended to Read in Part
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LIVINGSTON, TN VOR/DME...........  VOLUNTEER, TN VORTAC....         6100
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    Sec.   95.6493 VOR Federal Airway V493 is Amended to Read in Part
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LIVINGSTON, TN VOR/DME...........  LEXINGTON, KY VORTAC....         3600
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    Sec.   95.6513 VOR Federal Airway V513 is Amended to Read in Part
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LIVINGSTON, TN VOR/DME...........  NEW HOPE, KY VOR/DME....         4000
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                                                                                          Changeover points
                     From                                       To                  ----------------------------
                                                                                       Distance        From
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                               Sec.   95.8003 VOR Federal Airway Changeover Point
                             Airway Segment is Amended to Add Changeover Point V321
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SHELBYVILLE, TN VOR/DME......................  LIVINGSTON, TN VOR/DME..............           40     SHELBYVILLE
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[FR Doc. 2016-29429 Filed 12-15-16; 8:45 a.m.]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

90978 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 242 / Friday, December 16, 2016 / Rules and Regulations DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION amends, suspends, or revokes IFR body of technical regulations for which altitudes governing the operation of all frequent and routine amendments are Federal Aviation Administration aircraft in flight over a specified route necessary to keep them operationally or any portion of that route, as well as current. It, therefore—(1) is not a 14 CFR Part 95 the changeover points (COPs) for ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under [Docket No. 31111; Amdt. No. 530] Federal airways, jet routes, or direct Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a routes as prescribed in part 95. ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 The Rule Amendments FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) The specified IFR altitudes, when does not warrant preparation of a AGENCY: Federal Aviation used in conjunction with the prescribed regulatory evaluation as the anticipated Administration (FAA), DOT. changeover points for those routes, impact is so minimal. For the same ACTION: Final rule. ensure navigation aid coverage that is reason, the FAA certifies that this adequate for safe flight operations and amendment will not have a significant SUMMARY: This amendment adopts free of frequency interference. The economic impact on a substantial miscellaneous amendments to the reasons and circumstances that create number of small entities under the required IFR (instrument flight rules) the need for this amendment involve criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. altitudes and changeover points for certain Federal airways, jet routes, or matters of flight safety and operational efficiency in the National Airspace List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 95 direct routes for which a minimum or maximum en route authorized IFR System, are related to published Airspace, Navigation (air). altitude is prescribed. This regulatory aeronautical charts that are essential to the user, and provide for the safe and Issued in Washington, DC, on December 2, action is needed because of changes 2016. occurring in the National Airspace efficient use of the navigable airspace. In addition, those various reasons or John Duncan, System. These changes are designed to circumstances require making this Director, Flight Standards Service. provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace under instrument amendment effective before the next Adoption of the Amendment conditions in the affected areas. scheduled charting and publication date of the flight information to assure its Accordingly, pursuant to the DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, January 5, timely availability to the user. The authority delegated to me by the 2017. effective date of this amendment reflects Administrator, part 95 of the Federal FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: those considerations. In view of the Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 95) is Thomas J. Nichols, Flight Procedure close and immediate relationship amended as follows effective at 0901 Standards Branch (AMCAFS–420), between these regulatory changes and UTC, January 5, 2017. Flight Technologies and Programs safety in air commerce, I find that notice Division, Flight Standards Service, and public procedure before adopting PART 95 [AMENDED] Federal Aviation Administration, Mike this amendment are impracticable and Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 contrary to the public interest and that ■ 1. The authority citation for part 95 South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, good cause exists for making the continues to read as follows: OK 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box amendment effective in less than 30 Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40106, 25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125), days. 40113, 40114, 40120, 44502, 44514, 44719, telephone: (405) 954–4164. 44721. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This Conclusion amendment to part 95 of the Federal The FAA has determined that this ■ 2. Part 95 is amended to read as Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 95) regulation only involves an established follows: REVISIONS TO IFR ALTITUDES & CHANGEOVER POINT [Amendment 530 Effective Date, January 5, 2017] From To MEA Color Routes § 95.60 Blue Federal Airway B1 is Amended to Delete WOODY ISLAND, AK NDB ........................................................................... ILIAMNA, AK NDB/DME ............................................................................... *10000 *9100—MOCA § 95.6 Blue Federal Airway B12 is Amended by Adding WOODY ISLAND, AK NDB ........................................................................... ILIAMNA, AK NDB/DME ............................................................................... *10000 *9300—MOCA § 95.6001 Victor Routes—U.S. § 95.6052 VOR Federal Airway V52 is Amended to Read in Part asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES CENTRAL CITY, KY VORTAC ...................................................................... *BOWLING GREEN, KY VORTAC .............................................................. 2400 *11000—MCA BOWLING GREEN, KY VORTAC, SE BND. BOWLING GREEN, KY VORTAC ................................................................. LIVINGSTON, TN VOR/DME ....................................................................... 11000 § 95.6116 VOR Federal Airway V116 is Amended to Read in Part ERIE, PA VORTAC ........................................................................................ 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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 242 / Friday, December 16, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 90979 REVISIONS TO IFR ALTITUDES & CHANGEOVER POINT—Continued [Amendment 530 Effective Date, January 5, 2017] From To MEA § 95.6126 VOR Federal Airway V126 is Amended to Read in Part ERIE, PA VORTAC ........................................................................................ BRADFORD, PA VOR/DME ......................................................................... *5000 *3900—MOCA § 95.6140 VOR Federal Airway V140 is Amended to Read in Part NASHVILLE, TN VORTAC ............................................................................ HARME, TN FIX. E BND ........................................................................................................... *3000 W BND .......................................................................................................... *6000 *2400—MOCA HARME, TN FIX ............................................................................................ LIVINGSTON, TN VOR/DME ....................................................................... *6000 *2900—MOCA § 95.6141 VOR Federal Airway V141 is Amended to Read in Part MANCHESTER, NH VOR/DME ..................................................................... CONCORD, NH VOR/DME .......................................................................... *2900 *2100—MOCA CONCORD, NH VOR/DME ........................................................................... KELLI, NH FIX .............................................................................................. 5000 § 95.6170 VOR Federal Airway V170 is Amended to Read in Part ERIE, PA VORTAC ........................................................................................ BRADFORD, PA VOR/DME ......................................................................... *5000 *3900—MOCA § 95.6321 VOR Federal Airway V321 is Amended to Read in Part SHELBYVILLE, TN VOR/DME ...................................................................... LIVINGSTON, TN VOR/DME ....................................................................... 3800 § 95.6384 VOR Federal Airway V384 is Amended to Read in Part LIVINGSTON, TN VOR/DME ........................................................................ VOLUNTEER, TN VORTAC ......................................................................... 6100 § 95.6493 VOR Federal Airway V493 is Amended to Read in Part LIVINGSTON, TN VOR/DME ........................................................................ LEXINGTON, KY VORTAC .......................................................................... 3600 § 95.6513 VOR Federal Airway V513 is Amended to Read in Part LIVINGSTON, TN VOR/DME ........................................................................ NEW HOPE, KY VOR/DME ......................................................................... 4000 Changeover points From To Distance From § 95.8003 VOR Federal Airway Changeover Point Airway Segment is Amended to Add Changeover Point V321 SHELBYVILLE, TN VOR/DME ....................................... LIVINGSTON, TN VOR/DME ......................................... 40 SHELBYVILLE [FR Doc. 2016–29429 Filed 12–15–16; 8:45 a.m.] SUMMARY: This rule allows air carriers to • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to BILLING CODE 4910–13–P seek a deviation from the flight http://www.regulations.gov and follow simulation training device (FSTD) the online instructions for sending your requirements for related aircraft comments electronically. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION proficiency checks. As a result, this rule • Mail: Send comments to Docket will eliminate an inconsistency that Operations, M–30; U.S. Department of Federal Aviation Administration currently permits carriers that have Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey obtained FAA approval to modify the Avenue SE., Room W12–140, West 14 CFR Part 121 FSTD requirements for related aircraft Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC [Docket No.: FAA–2016–9526; Amdt. No. differences training, but not for 20590–0001. 121–397] corresponding proficiency checks. In • Hand Delivery or Courier: Take RIN 2120–AK95 doing so, it corrects an inadvertent comments to Docket Operations in omission from the Qualification, Room W12–140 of the West Building Qualification, Service, and Use of Service, and Use of Crewmembers and Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Aircraft Dispatchers final rule. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES Crewmembers and Aircraft Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 Dispatchers; Related Aircraft DATES:Effective January 17, 2017. a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Amendment Friday, except Federal holidays. Submit comments on or before • Fax: Fax comments to Docket AGENCY: Federal Aviation February 14, 2017. Operations at 202–493–2251. Administration (FAA), DOT. ADDRESSES: Send comments identified Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. ACTION: Final rule; request for by docket number FAA–2016–9526 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the comments. using any of the following methods: public to better inform its rulemaking VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:15 Dec 15, 2016 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\16DER1.SGM 16DER1


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CollectionFederal Register
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesEffective 0901 UTC, January 5, 2017.
ContactThomas J. Nichols, Flight Procedure Standards Branch (AMCAFS-420), Flight Technologies and Programs Division, Flight Standards Service, Federal Aviation Administration, Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma
FR Citation81 FR 90978 
CFR AssociatedAirspace and Navigation (air)
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