82_FR_15672 82 FR 15612 - IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments

82 FR 15612 - IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 60 (March 30, 2017)

Page Range15612-15615
FR Document2017-06294

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 82 Issue 60 (Thursday, March 30, 2017) 
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 60 (Thursday, March 30, 2017)]
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[FR Doc No: 2017-06294]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 95

[Docket No. 31129; Amdt. No. 532]


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

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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, April 27, 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 March 24, 2017.
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, April 27,2017.

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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 and Changeover Point
              [Amendment 532 effective date April 27, 2017]
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               From                           To                 MEA
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                   Sec.   95.6001 Victor Routes--U.S.
    Sec.   95.6012 VOR Federal Airway V12 Is Amended To Read in Part
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PANHANDLE, TX VORTAC.............  MITBEE, OK VORTAC.......         5500
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    Sec.   95.6014 VOR Federal Airway V14 Is Amended To Read in Part
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HOBART, OK VORTAC................  CARFF, OK FIX...........         3700
CARFF, OK FIX....................  *DATTA, OK FIX..........         3000
    *3500--MRA...................
*DATTA, OK FIX...................  WILL ROGERS, OK VORTAC..         3000
    *3500--MRA...................
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    Sec.   95.6017 VOR Federal Airway V17 Is Amended To Read in Part
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CAMAR, OK FIX....................  MITBEE, OK VORTAC.......
    W BND........................  ........................         4300
    E BND........................  ........................         4900
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    Sec.   95.6096 VOR Federal Airway V96 Is Amended To Read in Part
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FORT WAYNE, IN VORTAC............  *ILLIE, OH FIX..........       **5000
    *16000--MCA ILLIE, OH FIX, NE
     BND.
    **2300--MOCA.................
ILLIE, OH FIX....................  *ANNTS, OH FIX..........      **16000
    *16000--MCA ANNTS, OH FIX, SW
     BND.
    **2100--MOCA.................
ANNTS, OH FIX....................  DETROIT, MI VOR/DME.....        *3000
    *2100--MOCA..................
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       Sec.   95.6140 VOR Federal Airway V140 Is Amended By Adding
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PANHANDLE, TX VORTAC.............  BURNS FLAT, OK VORTAC...         5300
BURNS FLAT, OK VORTAC............  *HISLA, OK FIX..........         3600
    *4000--MRA...................
    *HISLA, OK FIX...............  KINGFISHER, OK VORTAC...       **3600
    *4000--MRA...................
    **3000--MOCA.................
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                          Is Amended To Delete
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PANHANDLE, TX VORTAC.............  ZESUS, TX FIX...........         5800
    *3000--MOCA..................
ZESUS, TX FIX....................  SAYRE, OK VORTAC
                                      W BND................        *5000
                                      E BND................        *5800
SAYRE, OK VORTAC.................  ODINS, OK FIX...........         4000
ODINS, OK FIX....................  KINGFISHER, OK VORTAC...        *3500
    *3100--MOCA..................
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    Sec.   95.6272 VOR Federal Airway V272 Is Amended To Read in Part
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BORGER, TX VORTAC................  BRISC, TX FIX...........         5000
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                          Is Amended By Adding
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BRISC, TX FIX....................  BURNS FLAT, OK VORTAC...        *5000
    *4500--MOCA..................
BURNS FLAT, OK VORTAC............  WILL ROGERS, OK VORTAC..         4500
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                          Is Amended To Delete
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BRISC, TX FIX....................  SAYRE, OK VORTAC........        *5500
    *4500--MOCA..................
SAYRE, OK VORTAC.................  SERTS, OK FIX...........         3900
SERTS, OK FIX....................  LIONS, OK FIX...........        *4500
    *3100--MOCA..................
    *3700--GNSS MEA..............
LIONS, OK FIX....................  WILL ROGERS, OK VORTAC..         3300
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    Sec.   95.6280 VOR Federal Airway V280 Is Amended To Read in Part
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PANHANDLE, TX VORTAC.............  MITBEE, OK VORTAC.......         5500
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       Sec.   95.6440 VOR Federal Airway V440 Is Amended By Adding
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BRISC, TX FIX....................  BURNS FLAT, OK VORTAC...        *5000
    *4500--MOCA..................
BURNS FLAT, OK VORTAC............  CARFF, OK FIX...........         3600
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                          Is Amended To Delete
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BRISC, TX FIX....................  SAYRE, OK VORTAC........        *5500
    *4500--MOCA..................
SAYRE, OK VORTAC.................  CARFF, OK FIX...........         4000
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                            Airway segment                                          Changeover points
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                 From                                 To                  Distance               From
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                               Sec.   95.8003 VOR Federal Airway Changeover Point
                                   V140 Is Amended To Modify Changeover Point
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PANHANDLE, TX VORTAC..................  BURNS FLAT, OK VORTAC.........           56  PANHANDLE.
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                                     V272 Is Amended To Add Changeover Point
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BORGER, TX VORTAC.....................  BURNS FLAT, OK VORTAC.........           51  BORGER.
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                                      Is Amended To Delete Changeover Point
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SAYRE, OK VORTAC......................  WILL ROGERS, OK VORTAC........           40  SAYRE.
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[FR Doc. 2017-06294 Filed 3-29-17; 8:45 am]
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15612 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 60 / Thursday, March 30, 2017 / Rules and Regulations unusual design features: Composite fan as specified in § 33.94(a)(1), complete delamination or crack propagation to blades. These fan blades will have the following requirements: blade failure during the life of the blade. significant differences in material (a) Conduct an engine fan blade (e) Substantiate that, during the property characteristics as compared to containment test with the fan blade service life of the engine, the total conventionally designed fan blades failing at the inner annulus flow path probability of the occurrence of a using non-composite metallic materials. line instead of at the outermost hazardous engine effect defined in Composite material designs can retention groove. § 33.75 due to an individual blade incorporate multiple load paths and/or (b) Substantiate by test and analysis, retention system failure resulting from crack arresting features that prevent or other methods acceptable to the FAA, all possible causes will be extremely delamination or crack propagation that that a fan disk and fan blade retention improbable, with (a cumulative could result in blade failure during the system with minimum material calculated probability of failure of less blade service life. These blades require properties can withstand, without than 10¥9) per engine flight hour. additional airworthiness standards for failure, a centrifugal load equal to two (f) Substantiate by test or analysis that type certification of the GE9X engine times the maximum load the retention not only will the engine continue to models. system could experience within meet the requirements of § 33.75 approved engine operating limitations. following a lightning strike on the Discussion composite fan blade structure, but that The fan blade retention system includes As discussed in the summary section, the portion of the fan blade from the the lightning strike will not cause the GE9X engine models incorporate inner annulus flow path line inward to damage to the fan blades that would composite fan blades instead of the blade dovetail, the blade retention prevent continued safe operation of the conventional, single load path, metallic components, and the fan disk and fan affected engine. fan blades, which is a novel or unusual blade attachment features. (g) Account for the effects of in- design feature for aircraft engines. The (c) Using a procedure approved by the service deterioration, manufacturing applicable airworthiness regulations do FAA, establish an operating limitation variations, minimum material not contain adequate or appropriate that specifies the maximum allowable properties, and environmental effects safety standards for this design feature. number of start-stop stress cycles for the during the tests and analyses required fan blade retention system. The life by paragraphs (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f) of Applicability these special conditions. evaluation must include the combined As discussed above, these special effects of high-cycle and low-cycle (h) Propose fleet leader monitoring conditions are applicable to the GE9X fatigue. If the operating limitation is less and field sampling programs that will engine models. Should GE apply at a than 100,000 cycles, that limitation monitor the effects of engine fan blade later date for a change to the type must be specified in Chapter 5 of the usage on fan blade retention system certificate to include another model on Engine Manual Airworthiness integrity. The programs must be the same type certificate incorporating Limitation Section. The procedure used approved by the FAA prior to the same novel or unusual design to establish the maximum allowable certification of the GE9X engine models. features, the special conditions would (i) Mark each fan blade legibly and number of start-stop stress cycles for the apply to that model as well. permanently with a part number and a fan blade retention system will serial number. Conclusion incorporate the integrity requirements specified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on This action affects only certain novel (c)(3) of these special conditions for the March 23, 2017. or unusual design features on GE9X fan blade retention system. Robert J. Ganley, engine models. It is not a rule of general (1) An engineering plan which Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller applicability and applies only to GE, establishes and maintains that the Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. who requested FAA approval of this combinations of loads, material [FR Doc. 2017–06277 Filed 3–29–17; 8:45 am] engine feature. properties, environmental influences, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 33 and operating conditions, including the effects of parts influencing these Aircraft, Engines, Aviation safety, parameters, are well known or DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Reporting and recordkeeping predictable through validated analysis, requirements. test, or service experience. Federal Aviation Administration The authority citation for these (2) A manufacturing plan that special conditions is as follows: 14 CFR Part 95 identifies the specific manufacturing Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701, constraints necessary to consistently [Docket No. 31129; Amdt. No. 532] 44702, 44704. produce the fan blade retention system with the attributes required by the IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous The Special Conditions engineering plan. Amendments Accordingly, pursuant to the (3) A service management plan that AGENCY: Federal Aviation authority delegated to me by the defines in-service processes for Administration (FAA), DOT. Administrator, the following special maintenance and repair of the fan blade ACTION: Final rule conditions are issued as part of the type retention system, which will maintain certification basis for GE9X engine attributes consistent with those required SUMMARY: This amendment adopts jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES models. by the engineering plan. miscellaneous amendments to the 1. Special Conditions: General (d) Substantiate by test and analysis, required IFR (instrument flight rules) Electric Company, GE9X Engine or other methods acceptable to the FAA, altitudes and changeover points for Models; Incorporation of Composite Fan that the blade design below the inner certain Federal airways, jet routes, or Blades. In lieu of the fan blade annulus flow path line provides direct routes for which a minimum or containment test with the fan blade multiple load paths and/or crack maximum en route authorized IFR failing at the outermost retention groove arresting features that prevent altitude is prescribed. This regulatory VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:26 Mar 29, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\30MRR1.SGM 30MRR1

Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 60 / Thursday, March 30, 2017 / Rules and Regulations 15613 action is needed because of changes adequate for safe flight operations and Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a occurring in the National Airspace free of frequency interference. The ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT System. These changes are designed to reasons and circumstances that create Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 provide for the safe and efficient use of the need for this amendment involve FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) the navigable airspace under instrument matters of flight safety and operational does not warrant preparation of a conditions in the affected areas. efficiency in the National Airspace regulatory evaluation as the anticipated DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, April 27, System, are related to published impact is so minimal. For the same 2017. aeronautical charts that are essential to reason, the FAA certifies that this the user, and provide for the safe and amendment will not have a significant FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: efficient use of the navigable airspace. economic impact on a substantial Thomas J Nichols, Flight Procedure In addition, those various reasons or number of small entities under the Standards Branch (AMCAFS–420), circumstances require making this criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Flight Technologies and Programs amendment effective before the next Division, Flight Standards Service, scheduled charting and publication date List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 95 Federal Aviation Administration, Mike of the flight information to assure its Airspace, Navigation (air). Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 timely availability to the user. The South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, Issued in Washington, DC, on March 24, effective date of this amendment reflects 2017. OK 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box those considerations. In view of the 25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125) John Duncan, close and immediate relationship telephone: (405) 954–4164. between these regulatory changes and Director, Flight Standards Service. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This safety in air commerce, I find that notice Adoption of the Amendment amendment to part 95 of the Federal and public procedure before adopting Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 95) this amendment are impracticable and Accordingly, pursuant to the amends, suspends, or revokes IFR contrary to the public interest and that authority delegated to me by the altitudes governing the operation of all good cause exists for making the Administrator, part 95 of the Federal aircraft in flight over a specified route amendment effective in less than 30 Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 95) is or any portion of that route, as well as days. amended as follows effective at 0901 the changeover points (COPs) for UTC, April 27,2017. Conclusion Federal airways, jet routes, or direct ■ 1. The authority citation for part 95 routes as prescribed in part 95. The FAA has determined that this continues to read as follows: regulation only involves an established The Rule body of technical regulations for which Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40106, 40113, 40114, 40120, 44502, 44514, 44719, The specified IFR altitudes, when frequent and routine amendments are 44721. used in conjunction with the prescribed necessary to keep them operationally changeover points for those routes, current. It, therefore—(1) is not a ■ 2. Part 95 is amended to read as ensure navigation aid coverage that is ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under follows: REVISIONS TO IFR ALTITUDES AND CHANGEOVER POINT [Amendment 532 effective date April 27, 2017] From To MEA § 95.6001 Victor Routes—U.S. § 95.6012 VOR Federal Airway V12 Is Amended To Read in Part PANHANDLE, TX VORTAC ......................................................... MITBEE, OK VORTAC ................................................................ 5500 § 95.6014 VOR Federal Airway V14 Is Amended To Read in Part HOBART, OK VORTAC ................................................................ CARFF, OK FIX ........................................................................... 3700 CARFF, OK FIX ............................................................................ *DATTA, OK FIX .......................................................................... 3000 *3500—MRA. *DATTA, OK FIX ........................................................................... WILL ROGERS, OK VORTAC .................................................... 3000 *3500—MRA. § 95.6017 VOR Federal Airway V17 Is Amended To Read in Part CAMAR, OK FIX ........................................................................... MITBEE, OK VORTAC. W BND ................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... 4300 E BND .................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... 4900 § 95.6096 VOR Federal Airway V96 Is Amended To Read in Part FORT WAYNE, IN VORTAC ........................................................ *ILLIE, OH FIX ............................................................................. **5000 jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES *16000—MCA ILLIE, OH FIX, NE BND. **2300—MOCA. ILLIE, OH FIX ................................................................................ *ANNTS, OH FIX ......................................................................... **16000 *16000—MCA ANNTS, OH FIX, SW BND. **2100—MOCA. ANNTS, OH FIX ............................................................................ DETROIT, MI VOR/DME ............................................................. *3000 *2100—MOCA. VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:26 Mar 29, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\30MRR1.SGM 30MRR1

15614 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 60 / Thursday, March 30, 2017 / Rules and Regulations REVISIONS TO IFR ALTITUDES AND CHANGEOVER POINT—Continued [Amendment 532 effective date April 27, 2017] From To MEA § 95.6140 VOR Federal Airway V140 Is Amended By Adding PANHANDLE, TX VORTAC ......................................................... BURNS FLAT, OK VORTAC ....................................................... 5300 BURNS FLAT, OK VORTAC ........................................................ *HISLA, OK FIX ........................................................................... 3600 *4000—MRA. *HISLA, OK FIX ..................................................................... KINGFISHER, OK VORTAC ....................................................... **3600 *4000—MRA. **3000—MOCA. Is Amended To Delete PANHANDLE, TX VORTAC ......................................................... ZESUS, TX FIX ........................................................................... 5800 *3000—MOCA. ZESUS, TX FIX ............................................................................. SAYRE, OK VORTAC W BND .................................................................................. *5000 E BND ................................................................................... *5800 SAYRE, OK VORTAC ................................................................... ODINS, OK FIX ........................................................................... 4000 ODINS, OK FIX ............................................................................. KINGFISHER, OK VORTAC ....................................................... *3500 *3100—MOCA. § 95.6272 VOR Federal Airway V272 Is Amended To Read in Part BORGER, TX VORTAC ................................................................ BRISC, TX FIX ............................................................................ 5000 Is Amended By Adding BRISC, TX FIX .............................................................................. BURNS FLAT, OK VORTAC ....................................................... *5000 *4500—MOCA. BURNS FLAT, OK VORTAC ........................................................ WILL ROGERS, OK VORTAC .................................................... 4500 Is Amended To Delete BRISC, TX FIX .............................................................................. SAYRE, OK VORTAC ................................................................. *5500 *4500—MOCA. SAYRE, OK VORTAC ................................................................... SERTS, OK FIX ........................................................................... 3900 SERTS, OK FIX ............................................................................ LIONS, OK FIX ............................................................................ *4500 *3100—MOCA. *3700—GNSS MEA. LIONS, OK FIX ............................................................................. WILL ROGERS, OK VORTAC .................................................... 3300 § 95.6280 VOR Federal Airway V280 Is Amended To Read in Part PANHANDLE, TX VORTAC ......................................................... MITBEE, OK VORTAC ................................................................ 5500 § 95.6440 VOR Federal Airway V440 Is Amended By Adding BRISC, TX FIX .............................................................................. BURNS FLAT, OK VORTAC ....................................................... *5000 *4500—MOCA. BURNS FLAT, OK VORTAC ........................................................ CARFF, OK FIX ........................................................................... 3600 Is Amended To Delete BRISC, TX FIX .............................................................................. SAYRE, OK VORTAC ................................................................. *5500 *4500—MOCA. SAYRE, OK VORTAC ................................................................... CARFF, OK FIX ........................................................................... 4000 Airway segment Changeover points From To Distance From § 95.8003 VOR Federal Airway Changeover Point jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES V140 Is Amended To Modify Changeover Point PANHANDLE, TX VORTAC ........................................... BURNS FLAT, OK VORTAC ........................................ 56 PANHANDLE. V272 Is Amended To Add Changeover Point BORGER, TX VORTAC ................................................. BURNS FLAT, OK VORTAC ........................................ 51 BORGER. VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:26 Mar 29, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\30MRR1.SGM 30MRR1

Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 60 / Thursday, March 30, 2017 / Rules and Regulations 15615 Airway segment Changeover points From To Distance From Is Amended To Delete Changeover Point SAYRE, OK VORTAC .................................................... WILL ROGERS, OK VORTAC ...................................... 40 SAYRE. [FR Doc. 2017–06294 Filed 3–29–17; 8:45 am] of the Danny Keysar Child Product standard, largely through the ASTM BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Safety Notification Act, requires the process. Based on modifications to the Commission to: (1) Examine and assess voluntary standard since the NPR the effectiveness of voluntary consumer published, the final rule incorporates by CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY product safety standards for durable reference the most recent voluntary COMMISSION infant or toddler products, in standard, developed by ASTM consultation with representatives of International, ASTM F2670–17, without 16 CFR Parts 1112 and 1234 consumer groups, juvenile product modification. manufacturers, and independent child Additionally, the final rule amends [Docket No. CPSC–2015–0019 product engineers and experts; and (2) the list of NORs issued by the promulgate consumer product safety Commission in 16 CFR part 1112 to Safety Standard for Infant Bath Tubs include the standard for infant bath standards for durable infant and toddler AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety products. Standards issued under tubs. Under section 14 of the CPSA, the Commission. section 104 are to be ‘‘substantially the Commission promulgated 16 CFR part ACTION: Final rule. same as’’ the applicable voluntary 1112 to establish requirements for standard or more stringent than the accreditation of third party conformity SUMMARY: The Danny Keysar Child voluntary standard if the Commission assessment bodies (or testing Product Safety Notification Act, section concludes that more stringent laboratories) to test for conformity with 104 of the Consumer Product Safety requirements would further reduce the a children’s product safety rule. Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), risk of injury associated with the Amending part 1112 adds an NOR for requires the United States Consumer product. the infant bath tub standard to the list Product Safety Commission The term ‘‘durable infant or toddler of children’s product safety rules. (Commission or CPSC) to promulgate product’’ is defined in section 104(f)(1) II. Product Description consumer product safety standards for of the CPSIA as ‘‘a durable product durable infant or toddler products. intended for use, or that may be A. Definition of Infant Bath Tub These standards are to be ‘‘substantially reasonably expected to be used, by Paragraph 3.1.2 of ASTM F2670–17 the same as’’ applicable voluntary children under the age of 5 years.’’ defines an ‘‘infant bath tub’’ as a ‘‘tub, standards, or more stringent than the Section 104(f)(2) of the CPSIA lists enclosure, or other similar product voluntary standard if the Commission examples of durable infant or toddler intended to hold water and be placed concludes that more stringent products, including products such as into an adult bath tub, sink, or on top requirements would further reduce the ‘‘bath seats’’ and ‘‘infant carriers.’’ of other surfaces to provide support or risk of injury associated with the Although section 104(f)(2) does not containment, or both, for an infant in a product. The Commission is issuing a specifically identify infant bath tubs, the reclining, sitting, or standing position safety standard for infant bath tubs in Commission has defined an infant bath during bathing by a caregiver.’’ response to the direction of section tub as a ‘‘durable infant or toddler Paragraph 1.1 of the voluntary standard 104(b) of the CPSIA. In addition, the product’’ in the Commission’s product specifically excludes ‘‘products Commission is amending its regulations registration card rule under CPSIA commonly known as bath slings, regarding third party conformity section 104(d).1 typically made of fabric or mesh’’ from assessment bodies to include the On August 14, 2015, the Commission the scope of the standard. mandatory standard for infant bath tubs issued a notice of proposed rulemaking Infant bath tubs within the scope of in the list of notices of requirements (NPR) for infant bath tubs. 80 FR 48769. the final rule include products of The NPR proposed to incorporate by various designs, such as ‘‘bucket style’’ (NORs) issued by the Commission. reference the voluntary standard, ASTM tubs that support a child sitting upright, DATES: This rule will become effective F2670–13, Standard Consumer Safety October 2, 2017. The incorporation by tubs with an inclined seat for infants too Specification for Infant Bath Tubs, with young to sit unsupported, inflatable reference of the publication listed in several modifications to strengthen the this rule is approved by the Director of tubs, folding tubs, and tubs with spa standard, as a mandatory consumer features, such as handheld shower the Federal Register as of October 2, product safety rule. In this document, 2017. attachments and even whirlpool the Commission is issuing a mandatory settings. Paragraph 6.1 of ASTM F2670– FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: consumer product safety standard for 17 permits infant bath tubs to have ‘‘a Keysha Walker, Compliance Officer, infant bath tubs. As required by section permanent or removable passive crotch U.S. Consumer Product Safety 104(b)(1)(A), the Commission consulted restraint as part of their design,’’ but Commission, 4330 East West Highway, with manufacturers, retailers, trade does not permit ‘‘any additional jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES Bethesda, MD 20814; telephone: 301– organizations, laboratories, consumer restraint system(s) which requires action 504–6820; email: kwalker@cpsc.gov. advocacy groups, consultants, and the on the part of the caregiver to secure or SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: public to develop this proposed release.’’ I. Background and Statutory Authority 1 Requirements for Consumer Registration of B. Market Description Durable Infant or Toddler Products; Final Rule, 74 The CPSIA was enacted on August 14, FR 68668, 68669 (Dec. 29, 2009); 16 CFR Typically, infant bath tubs are 2008. 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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule
DatesEffective 0901 UTC, April 27, 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 Citation82 FR 15612 
CFR AssociatedAirspace and Navigation (air)
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