82 FR 26987 - Amendment and Removal of VOR Federal Airways; Eastern United States

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 112 (June 13, 2017)

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FR Document		2017-12111

This action modifies VOR Federal airways V-14, V-265, V-464, and V-552, and removes V-90 in the eastern United States due to the planned decommissioning of the Dunkirk, NY, VORTAC navigation aid, which provides navigation guidance for portions of the above routes.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0107; Airspace Docket No. 16-AEA-11]

Amendment and Removal of VOR Federal Airways; Eastern United
States

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies VOR Federal airways V-14, V-265, V-464,
and V-552, and removes V-90 in the eastern United States due to the
planned decommissioning of the Dunkirk, NY, VORTAC navigation aid,
which provides navigation guidance for portions of the above routes.

DATES: Effective date 0901, August 17, 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: 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
eastern United States to maintain the efficient flow of air traffic.

History

On March 6, 2017, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) (82 FR 12523) Docket No. FAA-2017-
0107, to amend VOR Federal airways V-14, V-265, V-464, and V-552, and
remove V-90, due to the planned decommissioning of the Dunkirk, NY,
VORTAC. Interested parties were invited to participate in this
rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. One
comment was received.

Discussion of Comment

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) wrote that, for
those VOR NAVAIDs that are to be decommissioned, and for those airways
that are correspondingly removed, the FAA should create an RNAV
waypoint at the previous NAVAID location and retain all fixes and
intersections along that route by amending their definition to that of
an RNAV waypoint. For this specific action, there are no plans to
replace the VORTAC and affected route fixes with RNAV waypoints as
suggested. However, the distance measuring equipment (DME) function of
the Dunkirk VORTAC will be retained in operation. In addition, to
provide alternative navigation guidance in place of the airway segments
that are being removed, the following routings are available:
V-14 currently extends between Chisum, NM, and Norwich, CT. This
action removes the Dunkirk, NY, VORTAC from the route resulting in a
gap in the airway between Erie, PA, and Buffalo, NY. The amended route
extends between Chisum, NM, and Erie, PA; and between Buffalo, NY, and
Norwich, CT. An alternative around the gap is V-270 from Erie, PA, to
Jamestown, NY, then V-115 to Buffalo, NY, then rejoin V-14.
V-90 currently extends between Salem, MI, and Dunkirk, NY. This
action cancels the entire route. As an alternative, V-418 currently
overlies the

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same routing between Salem, MI, and the BEWEL, OH, fix. At that point,
V-418 continues east to the Jamestown, NY, VOR/DME where northbound
traffic could transition to V-115 to Buffalo, NY.
V-464 currently extends between Salem, MI, and Geneseo, NY. This
action terminates the route at Aylmer, ON. After Aylmer, aircraft could
transition to V-2 to Buffalo, NY, then V-14/V-84 to Geneseo, NY.
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 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 7400.11A, 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 final rule amends Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14
CFR) part 71 by modifying VOR Federal airways V-14, V-265, V-464, and
V-552, and removing V-90 due to the planned decommissioning of the
Dunkirk, NY, VORTAC. The route changes are described below.
V-14: V-14 extends between Chisum, NM, and Norwich, CT. This rule
removes the segments between Erie, PA, and Buffalo, NY, thus
eliminating Dunkirk, NY from the route. The amended route extends
between Chisum, NM, and Erie, PA, and between Buffalo, NY, and Norwich,
CT.
V-90: V-90 extends between Salem, MI, and Dunkirk, NY. V-90 is
removed in its entirety.
V-265: V-265 extends between the intersection of the Washington,
DC, 043[deg] and the Westminster, MD, 179[deg] radials and Toronto, ON,
Canada. This rule removes the segments between Jamestown, NY, and
Toronto, ON, Canada, thus terminating the northern end of the route at
Jamestown, NY.
V-464: V-464 extends from Salem, MI, through Aylmer, Ontario,
Canada to Geneseo, NY. This rule removes the segment between Aylmer,
Ontario, Canada, and Geneseo, NY, thus terminating the route at Aylmer,
Ontario, Canada.
V-522: V-522 extends between Dryer, OH, and Toronto, Ontario,
Canada. This rule eliminates the route segments between Erie, PA, and
Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The amended route extends between Dryer, OH,
and Erie, PA.

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 of modifying VOR Federal
airways in the eastern United States due to the planned decommissioning
of the Dunkirk, NY VORTAC navigation aid qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act and its agency-
specific 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 rulemaking actions that designate
or modify classes of airspace areas, airways, routes, and reporting
points. Therefore, this airspace action is not expected to result in
any significant environmental impacts. In accordance with FAA Order
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.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

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 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]

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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-14 [Amended]

From Chisum, NM; Lubbock, TX; Childress, TX; Hobart, OK; Will
Rogers, OK; INT Will Rogers 052[deg] and Tulsa, OK 246[deg] radials;
Tulsa; Neosho, MO; Springfield, MO; Vichy, MO; INT Vichy 067[deg]
and St. Louis, MO, 225[deg] radials; St. Louis; Vandalia, IL; Terre
Haute, IN; Brickyard, IN; Muncie, IN; Flag City, OH; INT Flag City
079[deg] and Dryer, OH, 240[deg] radials; Dryer; Jefferson, OH; to
Erie, PA. From Buffalo, NY; Geneseo, NY; Georgetown, NY; INT
Georgetown 093[deg] and Albany, NY, 270[deg] radials; Albany; INT
Albany 084[deg] and Gardner, MA, 284[deg] radials; Gardner; to
Norwich, CT.

V-90 [Removed]

V-265 [Amended]

From INT Washington, DC, 043[deg] and Westminster, MD, 179[deg]
radials; via Westminster;
Harrisburg, PA; Philipsburg, PA; Keating, NY; Bradford, PA; to
Jamestown, NY.

V-464 [Amended]

From Salem, MI; via INT Salem 082[deg] and Aylmer, ON, Canada,
261[deg] radials; to Aylmer, ON. The airspace within Canada is
excluded.

V-522 [Amended]

From Dryer, OH; INT Dryer 049[deg] and Erie, PA, 258[deg]
radials; to Erie.

Issued in Washington, DC, on June 6, 2017.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Acting Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
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not return to service any engine with an HPT describes in more detail the scope of the
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life limits identified in paragraph C., Table 1 14 CFR Part 71 described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
of RRC ASB AE 3007C–A–72–318, Revision Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0107; Airspace
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(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance prescribing regulations to assign the use
(AMOCs) Amendment and Removal of VOR of the airspace necessary to ensure the
Federal Airways; Eastern United States safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
The Manager, Chicago Aircraft
airspace. This regulation is within the
Certification Office, FAA, may approve AGENCY: Federal Aviation scope of that authority as it modifies the
AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures Administration (FAA), DOT. air traffic service route structure in the
found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request. ACTION: Final rule. eastern United States to maintain the
(h) Related Information efficient flow of air traffic.
SUMMARY: This action modifies VOR
For more information about this AD, Federal airways V–14, V–265, V–464, History
contact Kyri Zaroyiannis, Aerospace and V–552, and removes V–90 in the On March 6, 2017, the FAA published
Engineer, Chicago Aircraft Certification eastern United States due to the planned in the Federal Register a notice of
Office, Small Airplane Directorate, FAA,
decommissioning of the Dunkirk, NY, proposed rulemaking (NPRM) (82 FR
2300 E. Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018;
VORTAC navigation aid, which 12523) Docket No. FAA–2017–0107, to
phone: 847–294–7836; fax: 847–294–7834;
provides navigation guidance for amend VOR Federal airways V–14,
email: kyri.zaroyiannis@faa.gov.
portions of the above routes. V–265, V–464, and V–552, and remove
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference DATES: Effective date 0901, August 17, V–90, due to the planned
(1) The Director of the Federal Register 2017. The Director of the Federal decommissioning of the Dunkirk, NY,
approved the incorporation by reference Register approves this incorporation by VORTAC. Interested parties were
(IBR) of the service information listed in this reference action under Title 1, Code of invited to participate in this rulemaking
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to effort by submitting written comments
part 51. the annual revision of FAA Order on the proposal. One comment was
(2) You must use this service information 7400.11 and publication of conforming received.
as applicable to do the actions required by amendments. Discussion of Comment
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A,
(i) Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) Alert The Aircraft Owners and Pilots
Airspace Designations and Reporting Association (AOPA) wrote that, for
Service Bulletin AE 3007C–A–72–318, Points, and subsequent amendments can
Revision 2, dated September 23, 2016. those VOR NAVAIDs that are to be
be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ decommissioned, and for those airways
(ii) Reserved. air_traffic/publications/. For further
(3) For RRC service information identified that are correspondingly removed, the
information, you can contact the FAA should create an RNAV waypoint
in this AD, contact Rolls-Royce Corporation, Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
450 South Meridian Street, Mail Code NB– at the previous NAVAID location and
Administration, 800 Independence retain all fixes and intersections along
01–06, Indianapolis, IN 46225; phone: 317– Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
230–3774; email: indy.pubs.services@rolls- that route by amending their definition
telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is to that of an RNAV waypoint. For this
royce.com; Internet: www.rolls-royce.com.
also available for inspection at the specific action, there are no plans to
(4) You may view this service information
National Archives and Records replace the VORTAC and affected route
at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
Administration (NARA). For fixes with RNAV waypoints as
1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803.
information on the availability of FAA suggested. However, the distance
For information on the availability of this
Order 7400.11A at NARA, call (202) measuring equipment (DME) function of
material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
(5) You may view this service information
741–6030, or go to http:// the Dunkirk VORTAC will be retained
at the National Archives and Records
www.archives.gov/federal_register/ in operation. In addition, to provide
Administration (NARA). For information on
code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_ alternative navigation guidance in place
the availability of this material at NARA, call locations.html. of the airway segments that are being
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace removed, the following routings are
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Designations and Reporting Points, is available:
locations.html. published yearly and effective on V–14 currently extends between
September 15. Chisum, NM, and Norwich, CT. This
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul action removes the Dunkirk, NY,
May 17, 2017.
Gallant, Airspace Policy Group, Office VORTAC from the route resulting in a
Robert J. Ganley, of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation gap in the airway between Erie, PA, and
Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller Administration, 800 Independence Buffalo, NY. The amended route
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; extends between Chisum, NM, and Erie,
[FR Doc. 2017–12077 Filed 6–12–17; 8:45 am] telephone: (202) 267–8783. PA; and between Buffalo, NY, and
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gap is V–270 from Erie, PA, to
Authority for This Rulemaking
Jamestown, NY, then V–115 to Buffalo,
The FAA’s authority to issue rules NY, then rejoin V–14.
regarding aviation safety is found in V–90 currently extends between
Title 49 of the United States Code. Salem, MI, and Dunkirk, NY. This
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the action cancels the entire route. As an
authority of the FAA Administrator. alternative, V–418 currently overlies the

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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, August 17, 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		Paul Gallant, Airspace Policy Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267- 8783.
FR Citation		82 FR 26987
CFR Associated		Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)

82 FR 26987 - Amendment and Removal of VOR Federal Airways; Eastern United States

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