82 FR 6353 - Proposed Modification and Establishment of Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes; Northcentral United States
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 12 (January 19, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 12 (January 19, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 12 (Thursday, January 19, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 6353-6356] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-01034] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2016-8944; Airspace Docket No. 16-AGL-21] RIN 2120-AA66 Proposed Modification and Establishment of Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes; Northcentral United States AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action proposes to modify one jet route and five VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways, and establish three Area Navigation (RNAV) T-routes in the northcentral United States. The FAA is proposing this action due to the planned decommissioning of the Brainerd, MN (BRD), VHF Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) navigation aid (NAVAID), which provides navigation guidance for portions of the ATS routes proposed to be amended by this action. The T-routes proposed to be established by this action would mitigate potential issues to the National Airspace System (NAS) route structure that may be caused by the proposed ATS route amendments. Overall, this action would enhance the safety and efficient management of aircraft within the NAS. DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 6, 2017. ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590; telephone: [[Page 6354]] 1(800) 647-5527, or (202) 366-9826. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA-2016-9319 and Airspace Docket No. 16-AGL-21 at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments through the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets Office between 9:00a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Docket Office (telephone 1 (800) 647-5527), is on the ground floor of the building at the above address. 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_offederal-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: Colby Abbott, 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 NAS route structure as necessary to preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the NAS. Comments Invited Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. Communications should identify both docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA-2016-9319 and Airspace Docket No. 16-AGL-21) and be submitted in triplicate to the Docket Management Facility (see ``ADDRESSES'' section for address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments to FAA Docket No. FAA-2016-9319 and Airspace Docket No. 16-AGL-21.'' The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter. All communications received on or before the specified comment closing date will be considered before taking action on the proposed rule. The proposal contained in this action may be changed in light of comments received. All comments submitted will be available for examination in the public docket both before and after the comment closing date. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the docket. Availability of NPRMs An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking documents can also be accessed through the FAA's Web page at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/. You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets Office (see ``ADDRESSES'' section for address and phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal business hours at the office of the Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76177. Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference This document proposes to amend 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. Background The FAA originally considered decommissioning activities for the Brainerd, MN (BRD), VOR would take place in 2019 as one of the candidate VORs identified for discontinuance by the VOR Minimum Operating Network (VOR MON) program and listed in the Final policy statement notice, ``Provision of Navigation Services for the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) Transition to Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) (Plan for Establishing a VOR Minimum Operational Network),'' published in the Federal Register of July 26, 2016 (81 FR 48694), Docket No. FAA-2011-1082. However, the lease for the property that the VOR is sited on is expiring in September 2017, and the FAA does not expect the lease to be renewed. As a result, the ATS routes that use the Brainerd, MN, VORTAC must be amended prior to the lease expiring. The affected ATS routes are Jet route J-25 and VOR Federal airways V-55, V-82, V-161, V-218, and V-413. With the planned decommissioning of the Brainerd, MN, VORTAC, the remaining ground-based NAVAID coverage in the area is insufficient to enable the continuity of the affected airways. As such, proposed modifications to Jet route J-25 and VOR Federal airways V-55, V-82, V- 161, V-218, and V-413 will result in gaps in the route structures. To overcome these gaps, the FAA is proposing to establish three new RNAV T-routes: T-330, T-354, and T-383. The Proposal The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to amend Jet route J-25 and VOR Federal airways V-55, V-82, V-161, V-218, and V-413. Additionally, the FAA is also proposing [[Page 6355]] to establish RNAV T-Routes T-330, T-354, and T-383. The planned decommissioning of the Brainerd VORTAC has made these actions necessary. The proposed Jet route and VOR Federal airways changes are outlined below. J-25: J-25 currently extends between the intersection of the United States/Mexico border and the Brownsville, TX (BRO), VORTAC 221[deg] radial and the Winnipeg, MB, Canada (YWG), VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the route segment between the Gopher, MN (GEP), VORTAC and the Winnipeg, MB, Canada (YWG), VORTAC. The unaffected portion of the existing route would remain as charted. V-55: V-55 currently extends between the Dayton, OH (DQN), VOR and the Bismarck, ND (BIS) VOR. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segment between the Siren, WI (RZN), VOR and the Park Rapids, MN (PKD), VOR. The unaffected portions of the existing airway would remain as charted in the two remaining segments. V-82: V-82 currently extends between the Baudette, MN (BDE), VOR and the Dells, WI (DLL), VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segment between the intersection of the Baudette, MN (BDE), VOR 194[deg] and Brainerd, MN (BRD), VORTAC 331[deg] radials (the BLUOX fix) and the Gopher, MN (GEP), VORTAC. Additionally, the BLUOX fix would be redefined in its existing location using radials from the Baudette, MN (BDE), VOR and the Park Rapids, MN (PKD) VOR. The unaffected portions of the existing airway would remain as charted in the two remaining segments. V-161: V-161 currently extends between the Three Rivers, TX (ECA), VOR and the Winnipeg, MB, Canada (YWG), VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segment between the Gopher, MN (GEP), VORTAC and the Grand Rapids, MN (GPZ), VOR. Additionally, the airway segment between the Grand Rapids, MN (GPZ), VOR and the International Falls, MN (INL), VORTAC would be re-designated as part of V-218. The unaffected portions of the existing airway would remain as charted in the two remaining segments. V-218: V-218 currently extends between the Grand Rapids, MN (GPZ), VOR and the Lansing, MI (LAN), VORTAC. The FAA proposes to add the V- 161 airway segment between the Grand Rapids, MN (GPZ), VOR and the International Falls, MN (INL), VORTAC to V-218. The existing V-218 airway will remain as charted with the addition of the airway segment from the International Falls, MN (INL), VORTAC to the Grand Rapids, MN (GPZ), VOR included so the airway segments remain listed in a west to east order. V-413: V-413 currently extends between the Ironwood, MI (IWD), VORTAC and Brainerd, MN (BRD), VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segment between the Gopher, MN (GEP), VORTAC and the Brainerd, MN (BRD), VORTAC. The unaffected portion of the existing airway will remain as charted. Additionally, the airway description for the amended airway would be reversed to reflect from the Gopher, MN (GEP), VORTAC to the Ironwood, MI (IWD), VORTAC to list the airway segments in a south to north order consistent with odd numbered ATS route criteria. The proposed RNAV T-routes to be established are outlined below. T-330: T-330 would be established from the Grand Forks, MN (GFK), VOR to the Gopher, MN (GEP), VORTAC. This new RNAV T-route would extend over two existing fixes (WATAM, MN, and DAYLE, MN) and three new waypoints (BYZIN, ND; TAMMR, MN; and MAFLN, MN) being established. This T-route would mitigate the loss of portions of V-55 and V-413 airway segments as proposed and would provide RNAV T-route capability and connectivity with a more direct routing between the Grand Forks, ND, and Minneapolis, MN, terminal areas. T-354: T-354 would be established from the Park Rapids, MN (PKD), VOR to the Siren, WI (RZN), VOR. This new RNAV T-route would extend over a new waypoint (named BRNRD) that is being established over the existing location of the Brainerd, MN (BRD), VORTAC. This T-route would mitigate the loss of the V-55 airway segment proposed to be removed. T-383: T-383 would be established from the Gopher, MN (GEP), VORTAC to the BLUOX, MN, fix that would be redefined in its existing location using radials from the Baudette, MN (BDE), VOR and the Park Rapids, MN (PKD), VOR. This new RNAV T-route would also extend over the new waypoint (BRNRD) that is being established over the existing location of the Brainerd, MN (BRD), VORTAC. This T-route would mitigate the loss of the V-82 and V-413 airway segments proposed to be removed. All radials in the route descriptions below that do not reflect True (T)/Magnetic (M) degree radial information are unchanged and stated in True degrees. Jet routes are published in paragraph 2004, VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a), and United States Area Navigation Routes (low altitude T-routes) are published in paragraph 6011, 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 Jet routes, VOR Federal airways, and RNAV T-routes listed in this document would be subsequently published in the Order. Regulatory Notices and Analyses The FAA has determined that this proposed 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 will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this proposed rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Environmental Review This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). The Proposed Amendment In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows: PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS 0 1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389. Sec. 71.1 [Amended] 0 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016 and [[Page 6356]] effective September 15, 2016, is amended as follows: Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes. * * * * * J-25 [Amended] From INT United States/Mexico border and Brownsville, TX, 221[deg] radial; Brownsville; INT Brownsville 358[deg] and Corpus Christi, TX, 178[deg] radials; Corpus Christi; INT Corpus Christi 311[deg] and San Antonio, TX, 174[deg] radials; San Antonio; Centex, TX; Waco, TX; Ranger, TX; Tulsa, OK; Kansas City, MO; Des Moines, IA; Mason City, IA; to Gopher, MN. * * * * * Paragraph 6010 Domestic VOR Federal Airways. * * * * * V-55 [Amended] From Dayton, OH; Fort Wayne, IN; Goshen, IN; Gipper, MI; Keeler, MI; Pullman, MI; Muskegon, MI; INT Muskegon 327[deg] and Green Bay, WI, 116[deg] radials; Green Bay; Stevens Point, WI; INT Stevens Point 281[deg] and Eau Claire, WI, 107[deg] radials; Eau Claire; to Siren, WI. From Park Rapids, MN; Grand Forks, ND; INT Grand Forks 239[deg] and Bismarck, ND, 067[deg] radials; to Bismarck. * * * * * V-82 [Amended] From Baudette, MN; to INT Baudette 194[deg] and Park Rapids, MN, 003[deg]T/359[deg]M radials. From Gopher, MN; Farmington, MN; Rochester, MN; Nodine, MN; to Dells, WI. * * * * * V-161 [Amended] From Three Rivers, TX; Center Point, TX; Llano, TX; INT Llano 026[deg] and Millsap, TX, 193[deg] radials; Millsap; Bowie, TX; Ardmore, OK; Okmulgee, OK; Tulsa, OK; Oswego, KS; Butler, MO; Napoleon, MO; Lamoni, IA; Des Moines, IA; Mason City, IA; Rochester, MN; Farmington, MN; to Gopher, MN. From International Falls, MN; to Winnipeg, MB, Canada, excluding the airspace within Canada. * * * * * V-218 [Amended] From International Falls, MN; Grand Rapids, MN; Gopher, MN; Waukon, IA; to Rockford, IL. From Keeler, MI; to Lansing, MI. * * * * * V-413 [Amended] From Gopher, MN; INT Gopher 109[deg] and Eau Claire, WI, 269[deg] radials; Eau Claire; to Ironwood, MI. * * * * * Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes. * * * * * T-330 Grand Forks, ND (GFK) to Gopher, MN (GEP) [New] Grand Forks, ND (GFK) VOR/DME (Lat. 47[deg]57'17.39'' N., long. 097[deg]11'07.33'' W.) BYZIN, ND WP (Lat. 47[deg]29'03.97''N., long. 096[deg]13'28.09''W.) TAMMR, MN WP (Lat. 46[deg]53'33.48''N., long. 095[deg]42'56.42''W.) WATAM, MN FIX (Lat. 46[deg]25'52.91''N., long. 095[deg]09'06.92''W.) MAFLN, MN WP (Lat. 46[deg]02'22.73''N., long. 094[deg]37'21.86''W.) DAYLE, MN FIX (Lat. 45[deg]37'24.75''N., long. 093[deg]55'34.20''W.) Gopher, MN (GEP) VORTAC (Lat. 45[deg]08'44.47''N., long. 093[deg]22'23.45''W.) * * * * * * * T-354 Park Rapids, MN (PKD) to Siren, WI (RZN) [New] Park Rapids, MN (PKD) VOR/DME (Lat. 46[deg]53'53.34''N., long. 095[deg]04'15.21''W.) BRNRD, MN WP (Lat. 46[deg]20'53.81''N., long. 094[deg]01'33.54''W.) Siren, WI (RZN) VOR/DME (Lat. 45[deg]49'13.60''N., long. 092[deg]22'28.26''W.) * * * * * * * T-383 Gopher, MN (GEP) to BLUOX, MN [New] Gopher, MN (GEP) VORTAC (Lat. 45[deg]08'44.47''N., long. 093[deg]22'23.45''W.) BRNRD, MN WP (Lat. 46[deg]20'53.81''N., long. 094[deg]01'33.54''W.) BLUOX, MN FIX (Lat. 47[deg]34'33.13'' N., long. 095[deg]01'29.11'' W.) * * * * * * * Issued in Washington, DC, on January 10, 2017. Leslie M. Swann, Acting Manager, Airspace Policy Group. [FR Doc. 2017-01034 Filed 1-18-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(g) OPM may reinstate the 946), hereinafter referred to as the Ballots will be mailed to all producers
certification of an appraisal system that ‘‘order,’’ and the applicable provisions of record and may also be obtained from
has been terminated automatically of the Agricultural Marketing the referendum agents or from their
under paragraph (b) of this section upon Agreement Act of 1937, as amended (7 appointees.
the agency’s compliance with the U.S.C. 601–674), hereinafter referred to
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 946
applicable OPM-mandated corrective as the ‘‘Act,’’ it is hereby directed that
action(s). a referendum be conducted to ascertain Marketing agreements, Potatoes,
[FR Doc. 2017–01326 Filed 1–18–17; 8:45 am] whether continuance of the order is Reporting and recordkeeping
BILLING CODE 6325–39–P
favored by producers. The referendum requirements.
shall be conducted from June 9 through Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674.
June 23, 2017, among eligible
Dated: January 12, 2017.
Washington potato producers. Only
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Elanor Starmer,
current producers that were also
engaged in the production of fresh Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
Agricultural Marketing Service Service.
potatoes in Washington during the
period of July 1, 2015, through June 30, [FR Doc. 2017–01022 Filed 1–18–17; 8:45 am]
7 CFR Part 946
2016, may participate in the BILLING CODE 3410–02–P
[Doc. No. AMS–SC–16–0110; SC17–946–1 continuance referendum.
CR] USDA has determined that
continuance referenda are an effective DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Irish Potatoes Grown in Washington;
Continuance Referendum means for determining whether
producers favor the continuation of Federal Aviation Administration
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, marketing order programs. USDA would
USDA. consider termination of the order if less 14 CFR Part 71
ACTION: Referendum order. than two-thirds of the producers voting [Docket No. FAA–2016–8944; Airspace
in the referendum and producers of less Docket No. 16–AGL–21]
SUMMARY: This document directs that a than two-thirds of the volume of RIN 2120–AA66
referendum be conducted among Washington potatoes represented in the
eligible Washington potato producers to referendum favor continuance of their Proposed Modification and
determine whether they favor program. In evaluating the merits of Establishment of Air Traffic Service
continuance of the marketing order continuance versus termination, USDA (ATS) Routes; Northcentral United
regulating the handling of Irish potatoes will not exclusively consider the results States
grown in Washington. of the continuance referendum. USDA
DATES: The referendum will be will also consider all other relevant AGENCY: Federal Aviation
conducted from June 9 through June 23, information regarding operation of the Administration (FAA), DOT.
2017. Only current producers that were order and relative benefits and ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
engaged in the production of fresh disadvantages to producers, handlers, (NPRM).
potatoes in Washington during the and consumers to determine whether
period of July 1, 2015, through June 30, continuing the order would tend to SUMMARY: This action proposes to
2016, are eligible to vote in this effectuate the declared policy of the Act. modify one jet route and five VHF
referendum. In accordance with the Paperwork Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. airways, and establish three Area
ADDRESSES: Copies of the marketing Navigation (RNAV) T-routes in the
Chapter 35), the ballot materials used in
order may be obtained from the northcentral United States. The FAA is
the referendum herein ordered have
Northwest Marketing Field Office, proposing this action due to the planned
been submitted to and approved by the
Marketing Order and Agreement decommissioning of the Brainerd, MN
Office of Management and Budget
Division, Specialty Crops Program, (BRD), VHF Omnidirectional Range/
(OMB) and have been assigned OMB
AMS, USDA, 1220 SW 3rd Avenue, Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC)
No. 0581–0178, Vegetable and Specialty
Suite 305, Portland, OR 97204; navigation aid (NAVAID), which
Crops. It has been estimated that it will
Telephone: (503) 326–2724; from the provides navigation guidance for
take an average of 20 minutes for each
Office of the Docket Clerk, Marketing portions of the ATS routes proposed to
of the approximately 270 Washington
Order and Agreement Division, be amended by this action. The T-routes
potato producers to cast a ballot.
Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, proposed to be established by this
Participation is voluntary. Ballots
1400 Independence Avenue SW., STOP action would mitigate potential issues to
postmarked after June 23, 2017, will not
0237, Washington, DC 20250–0237; or the National Airspace System (NAS)
be included in the vote tabulation.
on the Internet: http:// route structure that may be caused by
www.regulations.gov. Teresa Hutchinson and Gary D. Olson
of the Northwest Marketing Field Office, the proposed ATS route amendments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, Overall, this action would enhance the
Teresa Hutchinson or Gary D. Olson, are hereby designated as the referendum safety and efficient management of
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
Northwest Marketing Field Office, agents of the Secretary of Agriculture to aircraft within the NAS.
Marketing Order and Agreement conduct this referendum. The procedure DATES: Comments must be received on
Division, Specialty Crops Program, applicable to the referendum shall be or before March 6, 2017.
AMS, USDA; Telephone: (503) 326– the ‘‘Procedure for the Conduct of ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
2724, Fax: (503) 326–7440, or Email: Referenda in Connection With proposal to the U.S. Department of
Teresa.Hutchinson@ams.usda.gov or Marketing Orders for Fruits, Vegetables, Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200
GaryD.Olson@ams.usda.gov. and Nuts Pursuant to the Agricultural New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
to Marketing Order No. 946 (7 CFR part Amended’’ (7 CFR part 900.400 et seq.). Washington, DC 20590; telephone:
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to establish RNAV T-Routes T–330, International Falls, MN (INL), VORTAC United States Area Navigation Routes
T–354, and T–383. The planned to the Grand Rapids, MN (GPZ), VOR (low altitude T-routes) are published in
decommissioning of the Brainerd included so the airway segments remain paragraph 6011, of FAA Order 7400.11A
VORTAC has made these actions listed in a west to east order. dated August 3, 2016, and effective
necessary. V–413: V–413 currently extends September 15, 2016, which is
The proposed Jet route and VOR between the Ironwood, MI (IWD), incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
Federal airways changes are outlined VORTAC and Brainerd, MN (BRD), 71.1. The Jet routes, VOR Federal
below. VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove airways, and RNAV T-routes listed in
J–25: J–25 currently extends between the airway segment between the Gopher, this document would be subsequently
the intersection of the United States/ MN (GEP), VORTAC and the Brainerd, published in the Order.
Mexico border and the Brownsville, TX MN (BRD), VORTAC. The unaffected
(BRO), VORTAC 221° radial and the portion of the existing airway will Regulatory Notices and Analyses
Winnipeg, MB, Canada (YWG), remain as charted. Additionally, the The FAA has determined that this
VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove airway description for the amended proposed regulation only involves an
the route segment between the Gopher, airway would be reversed to reflect from established body of technical
MN (GEP), VORTAC and the Winnipeg, the Gopher, MN (GEP), VORTAC to the regulations for which frequent and
MB, Canada (YWG), VORTAC. The Ironwood, MI (IWD), VORTAC to list routine amendments are necessary to
unaffected portion of the existing route the airway segments in a south to north keep them operationally current. It,
would remain as charted. order consistent with odd numbered therefore: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant
V–55: V–55 currently extends ATS route criteria. regulatory action’’ under Executive
between the Dayton, OH (DQN), VOR The proposed RNAV T-routes to be Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant
and the Bismarck, ND (BIS) VOR. The established are outlined below. rule’’ under Department of
FAA proposes to remove the airway T–330: T–330 would be established Transportation (DOT) Regulatory
segment between the Siren, WI (RZN), from the Grand Forks, MN (GFK), VOR Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034;
VOR and the Park Rapids, MN (PKD), to the Gopher, MN (GEP), VORTAC. February 26, 1979); and (3) does not
VOR. The unaffected portions of the This new RNAV T-route would extend warrant preparation of a regulatory
existing airway would remain as charted over two existing fixes (WATAM, MN, evaluation as the anticipated impact is
in the two remaining segments. and DAYLE, MN) and three new so minimal. Since this is a routine
V–82: V–82 currently extends waypoints (BYZIN, ND; TAMMR, MN; matter that will only affect air traffic
between the Baudette, MN (BDE), VOR and MAFLN, MN) being established. procedures and air navigation, it is
and the Dells, WI (DLL), VORTAC. The This T-route would mitigate the loss of certified that this proposed rule, when
FAA proposes to remove the airway portions of V–55 and V–413 airway promulgated, will not have a significant
segment between the intersection of the segments as proposed and would economic impact on a substantial
Baudette, MN (BDE), VOR 194° and provide RNAV T-route capability and number of small entities under the
Brainerd, MN (BRD), VORTAC 331° connectivity with a more direct routing criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
radials (the BLUOX fix) and the Gopher, between the Grand Forks, ND, and
MN (GEP), VORTAC. Additionally, the Environmental Review
Minneapolis, MN, terminal areas.
BLUOX fix would be redefined in its T–354: T–354 would be established This proposal will be subject to an
existing location using radials from the from the Park Rapids, MN (PKD), VOR environmental analysis in accordance
Baudette, MN (BDE), VOR and the Park to the Siren, WI (RZN), VOR. This new with FAA Order 1050.1F,
Rapids, MN (PKD) VOR. The unaffected RNAV T-route would extend over a new ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and
portions of the existing airway would waypoint (named BRNRD) that is being Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final
remain as charted in the two remaining established over the existing location of regulatory action.
segments. the Brainerd, MN (BRD), VORTAC. This List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
V–161: V–161 currently extends T-route would mitigate the loss of the
between the Three Rivers, TX (ECA), V–55 airway segment proposed to be Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
VOR and the Winnipeg, MB, Canada removed. Navigation (air).
(YWG), VORTAC. The FAA proposes to T–383: T–383 would be established The Proposed Amendment
remove the airway segment between the from the Gopher, MN (GEP), VORTAC
Gopher, MN (GEP), VORTAC and the to the BLUOX, MN, fix that would be In consideration of the foregoing, the
Grand Rapids, MN (GPZ), VOR. redefined in its existing location using Federal Aviation Administration
Additionally, the airway segment radials from the Baudette, MN (BDE), proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as
between the Grand Rapids, MN (GPZ), VOR and the Park Rapids, MN (PKD), follows:
VOR and the International Falls, MN VOR. This new RNAV T-route would PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
(INL), VORTAC would be re-designated also extend over the new waypoint B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
as part of V–218. The unaffected (BRNRD) that is being established over TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
portions of the existing airway would the existing location of the Brainerd, REPORTING POINTS
remain as charted in the two remaining MN (BRD), VORTAC. This T-route
segments. would mitigate the loss of the V–82 and ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71
V–218: V–218 currently extends V–413 airway segments proposed to be
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
continues to read as follows:
between the Grand Rapids, MN (GPZ), removed. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
VOR and the Lansing, MI (LAN), All radials in the route descriptions 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
VORTAC. The FAA proposes to add the below that do not reflect True (T)/ 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
V–161 airway segment between the Magnetic (M) degree radial information
Grand Rapids, MN (GPZ), VOR and the are unchanged and stated in True § 71.1 [Amended]
International Falls, MN (INL), VORTAC degrees. ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in
to V–218. The existing V–218 airway Jet routes are published in paragraph 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A,
will remain as charted with the addition 2004, VOR Federal airways are Airspace Designations and Reporting
of the airway segment from the published in paragraph 6010(a), and Points, dated August 3, 2016 and
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effective September 15, 2016, is Pullman, MI; Muskegon, MI; INT Napoleon, MO; Lamoni, IA; Des Moines,
amended as follows: Muskegon 327° and Green Bay, WI, 116° IA; Mason City, IA; Rochester, MN;
Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes. radials; Green Bay; Stevens Point, WI; Farmington, MN; to Gopher, MN. From
INT Stevens Point 281° and Eau Claire, International Falls, MN; to Winnipeg,
* * * * * WI, 107° radials; Eau Claire; to Siren, MB, Canada, excluding the airspace
J–25 [Amended] WI. From Park Rapids, MN; Grand within Canada.
From INT United States/Mexico Forks, ND; INT Grand Forks 239° and * * * * *
border and Brownsville, TX, 221° radial; Bismarck, ND, 067° radials; to Bismarck.
Brownsville; INT Brownsville 358° and * * * * * V–218 [Amended]
Corpus Christi, TX, 178° radials; Corpus From International Falls, MN; Grand
V–82 [Amended]
Christi; INT Corpus Christi 311° and Rapids, MN; Gopher, MN; Waukon, IA;
San Antonio, TX, 174° radials; San From Baudette, MN; to INT Baudette to Rockford, IL. From Keeler, MI; to
Antonio; Centex, TX; Waco, TX; Ranger, 194° and Park Rapids, MN, 003°T/ Lansing, MI.
TX; Tulsa, OK; Kansas City, MO; Des 359°M radials. From Gopher, MN; * * * * *
Moines, IA; Mason City, IA; to Gopher, Farmington, MN; Rochester, MN;
MN. Nodine, MN; to Dells, WI. V–413 [Amended]
* * * * * * * * * * From Gopher, MN; INT Gopher 109°
Paragraph 6010 Domestic VOR Federal V–161 [Amended] and Eau Claire, WI, 269° radials; Eau
Airways. Claire; to Ironwood, MI.
* * * * * From Three Rivers, TX; Center Point, * * * * *
TX; Llano, TX; INT Llano 026° and
V–55 [Amended] Millsap, TX, 193° radials; Millsap; Paragraph 6011 United States Area
From Dayton, OH; Fort Wayne, IN; Bowie, TX; Ardmore, OK; Okmulgee, Navigation Routes.
Goshen, IN; Gipper, MI; Keeler, MI; OK; Tulsa, OK; Oswego, KS; Butler, MO; * * * * *
T–330 Grand Forks, ND (GFK) to Gopher, MN (GEP) [New]
Grand Forks, ND (GFK) VOR/DME (Lat. 47°57’17.39’’ N., long. 097°11’07.33’’ W.)
BYZIN, ND WP (Lat. 47°29’03.97’’N., long. 096°13’28.09’’W.)
TAMMR, MN WP (Lat. 46°53’33.48’’N., long. 095°42’56.42’’W.)
WATAM, MN FIX (Lat. 46°25’52.91’’N., long. 095°09’06.92’’W.)
MAFLN, MN WP (Lat. 46°02’22.73’’N., long. 094°37’21.86’’W.)
DAYLE, MN FIX (Lat. 45°37’24.75’’N., long. 093°55’34.20’’W.)
Gopher, MN (GEP) VORTAC (Lat. 45°08’44.47’’N., long. 093°22’23.45’’W.)
* * * * * * *
T–354 Park Rapids, MN (PKD) to Siren, WI (RZN) [New]
Park Rapids, MN (PKD) VOR/DME (Lat. 46°53’53.34’’N., long. 095°04’15.21’’W.)
BRNRD, MN WP (Lat. 46°20’53.81’’N., long. 094°01’33.54’’W.)
Siren, WI (RZN) VOR/DME (Lat. 45°49’13.60’’N., long. 092°22’28.26’’W.)
* * * * * * *
T–383 Gopher, MN (GEP) to BLUOX, MN [New]
Gopher, MN (GEP) VORTAC (Lat. 45°08’44.47’’N., long. 093°22’23.45’’W.)
BRNRD, MN WP (Lat. 46°20’53.81’’N., long. 094°01’33.54’’W.)
BLUOX, MN FIX (Lat. 47°34’33.13’’ N., long. 095°01’29.11’’ W.)
* * * * * * *
Issued in Washington, DC, on January 10, SUMMARY: The Commodity Futures production of regulatory records, the
2017. Trading Commission (the proposed amendments would remove
Leslie M. Swann, ‘‘Commission’’) is proposing to amend the requirements for electronic records
Acting Manager, Airspace Policy Group. the recordkeeping obligations set forth to be kept in their native file format and
[FR Doc. 2017–01034 Filed 1–18–17; 8:45 am] in certain provisions of the for recordkeepers to enter into an
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Commission’s regulations. The arrangement with a third-party technical
proposed amendments would permit consultant with respect to electronically
recordkeepers to leverage advances in stored information.
information technology as a means to DATES: Comments must be received on
COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING reduce costs associated with the or before March 20, 2017.
COMMISSION retention and production of paper and ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
electronic records and to decrease the identified by RIN 3038–AE36, by any of
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
17 CFR Parts 1 and 23 risks of cybersecurity threats, while the following methods:
maintaining necessary safeguards to • CFTC Web site: https://
RIN 3038–AE36 ensure the integrity, availability, and comments.cftc.gov. Follow the
accessibility of records required to be instructions for submitting comments
Recordkeeping kept pursuant to the Commodity through the Comments Online process
AGENCY: Commodity Futures Trading Exchange Act (the ‘‘CEA’’) or on the Web site.
Commission. Commission regulations. In addition to • Mail: Christopher Kirkpatrick,
providing recordkeepers with greater Secretary of the Commission,
ACTION: Proposed rule.
flexibility regarding the retention and Commodity Futures Trading
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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 | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | Comments must be received on or before March 6, 2017. | |
| Contact | Colby Abbott, 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 6353 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA66 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air) |
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