83_FR_29099 83 FR 28978 - Amendment and Removal of VOR Federal Airways in the Vicinity of Lansing, MI, and Pontiac, MI

83 FR 28978 - Amendment and Removal of VOR Federal Airways in the Vicinity of Lansing, MI, and Pontiac, MI

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 121 (June 22, 2018)

Page Range28978-28980
FR Document2018-13376

This action modifies VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways V-2, V-26, V-84, V-218, and V-510 in the vicinity of Lansing, MI, and removes airway V-410 in the vicinity of Pontiac, MI. These modifications are required due to the planned decommissioning of the Lansing, MI, VHF Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) and the Pontiac, MI, VORTAC navigation aids, which provide 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-2017-0724; Airspace Docket No. 17-AGL-1]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment and Removal of VOR Federal Airways in the Vicinity of 
Lansing, MI, and Pontiac, MI

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal 
airways V-2, V-26, V-84, V-218, and V-510 in the vicinity of Lansing, 
MI, and removes airway V-410 in the vicinity of Pontiac, MI. These 
modifications are required due to the planned decommissioning of the 
Lansing, MI, VHF Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) 
and the Pontiac, MI, VORTAC navigation aids, which provide navigation 
guidance for portions of the above routes.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, September 13, 2018. 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 7400.11B, 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 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go 
to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/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 National Airspace System route structure 
as necessary to preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the 
Federal Register for Docket No. FAA-2017-0724 (82 FR 34272; July 24, 
2017). The NPRM proposed to amend VOR Federal airways V-2, V-26, V-84, 
V-218, and V-510, and to remove V-410, due to the planned 
decommissioning of the Lansing, MI, and Pontiac, MI, VORTACs. 
Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking 
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were 
received.
    VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) of FAA Order 
7400.11B, dated August 3, 2017, and effective September 15, 2017, 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 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, and effective September 15, 
2017. FAA Order 7400.11B is publicly available as listed in the 
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists Class A, 
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and 
reporting points.

The Rule

    The FAA is amending Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 by modifying the descriptions of VOR Federal airways V-2, V-26, 
V-84, V-218, and V-510; and removing V-410, due to the planned 
decommissioning of the Lansing, MI, and Pontiac, MI,

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VORTACs. The route changes are described below.
    V-2: V-2 extends between the Seattle, WA, VORTAC and the Gardner, 
MA, VOR/DME, excluding the airspace within Canada. The airway segment 
between the intersection of the Nodine, MN, 122[deg] and Waukon, IA, 
053[deg] radials (WEBYE fix) and the Lansing, MI, VORTAC is removed. 
The unaffected portions of the airway remain as charted.
    V-26: V-26 extends between the Blue Mesa, CO, VOR/DME and the 
Dryer, OH, VOR/DME, excluding the airspace within Canada. The airway 
segment between the White Cloud, MI, VOR/DME and the Lansing, MI, 
VORTAC is removed. The unaffected portions of the airway remain as 
charted.
    V-84: V-84 extends between the Northbrook, IL, VOR/DME and the 
Flint, MI, VORTAC; and between the Buffalo, NY, VOR/DME and the 
Syracuse, NY, VORTAC. The airway segment between the Pullman, MI, VOR/
DME and the Lansing, MI, VORTAC is removed. The unaffected portions of 
the airway remain as charted.
    V-218: V-218 extends between the Grand Rapids, MN, VOR/DME and the 
Rockford, IL, VOR/DME; and between the Keeler, MI, VOR/DME and the 
Lansing, MI, VORTAC. The airway segments between the Waukon, IA, VORTAC 
and the Rockford, IL, VOR/DME; and between the Keeler, MI, VOR/DME and 
the Lansing, MI, VORTAC are removed. The unaffected portions of the 
airway remain as charted.
    V-410: V-410 extends between the Pontiac, MI, VORTAC and the 
London, ON, Canada VOR/DME, excluding the airspace within Canada. The 
airway is removed in its entirety.
    V-510: V-510 extends between the Dickinson, ND, VORTAC and the 
Dells, WI, VORTAC; between the Oshkosh, WI, VORTAC and the Lansing, MI, 
VORTAC; and between the Buffalo, NY, VOR/DME and the Rochester, NY, 
VOR/DME. The airway segment between the Oshkosh, WI, VORTAC and the 
Lansing, MI, VORTAC is removed. The unaffected portions of the airway 
remain as charted.
    All radials in the route descriptions are stated relative to True 
north. Additionally, minor punctuation changes were made for clarity.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an 
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and 
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. 
It, therefore: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under 
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under 
Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulatory Policies and Procedures 
(44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation 
of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. 
Since this is a routine matter that only affects air traffic procedures 
and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, 
does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of 
small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action of modifying five VOR 
Federal airways and removing one Federal airway qualifies for 
categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act and 
its implementing regulations at 40 CFR part 1500, and in accordance 
with FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, 
Paragraph 5-6.5a, which categorically excludes from further 
environmental impact review rulemaking actions that designate or modify 
classes of airspace areas, airways, routes, and reporting points (see 
14 CFR part 71, Designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas; 
Air Traffic Service Routes; and Reporting Points). As such, this action 
is not expected to cause any potentially significant environmental 
impacts. In accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 regarding 
Extraordinary Circumstances, the FAA has reviewed this action for 
factors and circumstances in which a normally categorically excluded 
action may have a significant environmental impact requiring further 
analysis. The FAA determined that no extraordinary circumstances exist 
that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment or 
environmental impact study.

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 7400.11B, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017 and 
effective September 15, 2017, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal airways.

* * * * *

V-2 [Amended]

    From Seattle, WA; Ellensburg, WA; Moses Lake, WA; Spokane, WA; 
Mullan Pass, ID; Missoula, MT; Helena, MT; INT Helena 119[deg] and 
Livingston, MT, 322[deg] radials; Livingston; Billings, MT; Miles 
City, MT; 24 miles, 90 miles 55 MSL, Dickinson, ND; 10 miles, 60 
miles 38 MSL, Bismarck, ND; 14 miles, 62 miles 34 MSL, Jamestown, 
ND; Fargo, ND; Alexandria, MN; Gopher, MN; Nodine, MN; to INT Nodine 
122[deg] and Waukon, IA, 053[deg] radials. From Buffalo, NY; 
Rochester, NY; Syracuse, NY; Utica, NY; Albany, NY; INT Albany 
084[deg] and Gardner, MA, 284[deg] radials; to Gardner.
* * * * *

V-26 [Amended]

    From Blue Mesa, CO; Montrose, CO; 13 miles 112 MSL, 131 MSL, 
Grand Junction, CO; Meeker, CO; Cherokee, WY; Muddy Mountain, WY; 14 
miles, 37 miles 75 MSL, 84 miles 90 MSL, Rapid City, SD; Philip, SD; 
Pierre, SD; Huron, SD; Redwood Falls, MN; Farmington, MN; Eau 
Claire, WI; Waussau, WI; Green Bay, WI; INT Green Bay 116[deg] and 
White Cloud, MI, 302[deg] radials; to White Cloud.
* * * * *

V-84 [Amended]

    From Northbrook, IL; to Pullman, MI. From Buffalo, NY; Geneseo, 
NY; INT Geneseo 091[deg] and Syracuse, NY, 240[deg] radials; to 
Syracuse.
* * * * *

V-218 [Amended]

    From International Falls, MN; Grand Rapids, MN; Gopher, MN; to 
Waukon, IA.
* * * * *

V-410 [Removed]

* * * * *

V-510 [Amended]

    From Dickinson, ND; INT Dickinson 078[deg] and Bismarck, ND, 
290[deg] radials; 28 miles 38 MSL, Bismarck; INT Bismarck 067[deg] 
and Jamestown, ND, 279[deg] radials; 14 miles, 65 miles 34 MSL, 
Jamestown; Fargo, ND; INT Fargo 110[deg] and Alexandria, MN, 
321[deg] radials; Alexandria; INT Alexandria 110[deg] and Gopher, 
MN, 321[deg] radials; Gopher; INT Gopher 109[deg] and Nodine, MN, 
328[deg] radials; Nodine; to Dells, WI. From Buffalo, NY; INT 
Buffalo 045[deg] and Rochester, NY, 273[deg] radials; to Rochester.


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    Issued in Washington, DC, on June 13, 2018.
Scott J. Gardner,
Acting Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
[FR Doc. 2018-13376 Filed 6-21-18; 8:45 am]
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28978 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 121 / Friday, June 22, 2018 / Rules and Regulations paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Authority for This Rulemaking is not expected to cause any potentially The FAA’s authority to issue rules significant environmental impacts, and Federal Aviation Administration regarding aviation safety is found in no extraordinary circumstances exist Title 49 of the United States Code. that warrant preparation of an 14 CFR Part 71 Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the environmental assessment. [Docket No. FAA–2017–0724; Airspace authority of the FAA Administrator. Docket No. 17–AGL–1] Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 RIN 2120–AA66 describes in more detail the scope of the Airspace, Incorporation by reference, agency’s authority. This rulemaking is Navigation (air). Amendment and Removal of VOR promulgated under the authority Federal Airways in the Vicinity of described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Adoption of the Amendment Lansing, MI, and Pontiac, MI Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that In consideration of the foregoing, the section, the FAA is charged with AGENCY: Federal Aviation prescribing regulations to assign the use Federal Aviation Administration Administration (FAA), DOT. of the airspace necessary to ensure the amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: ACTION: Final rule. safety of aircraft and the efficient use of PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, SUMMARY: This action modifies VHF airspace. This regulation is within the B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal scope of that authority as it modifies the airways V–2, V–26, V–84, V–218, and National Airspace System route TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND V–510 in the vicinity of Lansing, MI, structure as necessary to preserve the REPORTING POINTS and removes airway V–410 in the safe and efficient flow of air traffic. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 vicinity of Pontiac, MI. These History continues to read as follows: modifications are required due to the planned decommissioning of the The FAA published a notice of Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, Lansing, MI, VHF Omnidirectional proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the 40113, 40120, E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, Range/Tactical Air Navigation Federal Register for Docket No. FAA– 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. (VORTAC) and the Pontiac, MI, 2017–0724 (82 FR 34272; July 24, 2017). VORTAC navigation aids, which The NPRM proposed to amend VOR § 71.1 [Amended] Federal airways V–2, V–26, V–84, V– provide navigation guidance for portions of the above routes. 218, and V–510, and to remove V–410, ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in due to the planned decommissioning of 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B, DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, the Lansing, MI, and Pontiac, MI, Airspace Designations and Reporting September 13, 2018. The Director of the VORTACs. Interested parties were Points, dated August 3, 2017, effective Federal Register approves this invited to participate in this rulemaking September 15, 2017, is amended as incorporation by reference action under effort by submitting written comments follows: Title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, on the proposal. No comments were part 51, subject to the annual revision of received. Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of VOR Federal airways are published in Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More conforming amendments. Above the Surface of the Earth. paragraph 6010(a) of FAA Order ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B, 7400.11B, dated August 3, 2017, and * * * * * Airspace Designations and Reporting effective September 15, 2017, which is Points, and subsequent amendments can incorporated by reference in 14 CFR ASO NC E5 Kenansville, NC [Amended] be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ 71.1. The VOR Federal airways listed in Duplin County Airport, NC air_traffic/publications/. For further (Lat. 35°00′00″ N, long. 77°58′54″ W) this document will be subsequently information, you can contact the published in the Order. That airspace extending upward from 700 Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation feet above the surface within a 6.8-mile Administration, 800 Independence Availability and Summary of radius of Duplin County Airport. Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; Documents for Incorporation by telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is Reference Issued in College Park, Georgia, on June 14, 2018. also available for inspection at the This document amends FAA Order National Archives and Records 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and Ken Brissenden, Administration (NARA). For Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, information on the availability of FAA Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic and effective September 15, 2017. FAA Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) Order 7400.11B is publicly available as Organization. 741–6030, or go to https:// listed in the ADDRESSES section of this [FR Doc. 2018–13374 Filed 6–21–18; 8:45 am] www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists BILLING CODE 4910–13–P ibr-locations.html. Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace air traffic service routes, and reporting Designations and Reporting Points, is points. published yearly and effective on September 15. The Rule FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The FAA is amending Title 14, Code daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES Colby Abbott, Airspace Policy Group, of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 Office of Airspace Services, Federal by modifying the descriptions of VOR Aviation Administration, 800 Federal airways V–2, V–26, V–84, V– Independence Avenue SW, Washington, 218, and V–510; and removing V–410, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. due to the planned decommissioning of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: the Lansing, MI, and Pontiac, MI, VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:09 Jun 21, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\22JNR1.SGM 22JNR1

Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 121 / Friday, June 22, 2018 / Rules and Regulations 28979 VORTACs. The route changes are Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, described below. ‘‘significant rule’’ under Department of 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, V–2: V–2 extends between the Seattle, Transportation (DOT) Regulatory 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. WA, VORTAC and the Gardner, MA, Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; § 71.1 [Amended] VOR/DME, excluding the airspace February 26, 1979); and (3) does not within Canada. The airway segment warrant preparation of a regulatory ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in between the intersection of the Nodine, evaluation as the anticipated impact is 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B, MN, 122° and Waukon, IA, 053° radials so minimal. Since this is a routine Airspace Designations and Reporting (WEBYE fix) and the Lansing, MI, matter that only affects air traffic Points, dated August 3, 2017 and VORTAC is removed. The unaffected procedures and air navigation, it is effective September 15, 2017, is portions of the airway remain as certified that this rule, when amended as follows: charted. promulgated, does not have a significant V–26: V–26 extends between the Blue economic impact on a substantial Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Mesa, CO, VOR/DME and the Dryer, number of small entities under the airways. OH, VOR/DME, excluding the airspace criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. * * * * * within Canada. The airway segment Environmental Review V–2 [Amended] between the White Cloud, MI, VOR/ DME and the Lansing, MI, VORTAC is From Seattle, WA; Ellensburg, WA; Moses removed. The unaffected portions of the The FAA has determined that this Lake, WA; Spokane, WA; Mullan Pass, ID; airway remain as charted. action of modifying five VOR Federal Missoula, MT; Helena, MT; INT Helena 119° V–84: V–84 extends between the airways and removing one Federal and Livingston, MT, 322° radials; Livingston; airway qualifies for categorical Billings, MT; Miles City, MT; 24 miles, 90 Northbrook, IL, VOR/DME and the Flint, miles 55 MSL, Dickinson, ND; 10 miles, 60 MI, VORTAC; and between the Buffalo, exclusion under the National miles 38 MSL, Bismarck, ND; 14 miles, 62 NY, VOR/DME and the Syracuse, NY, Environmental Policy Act and its miles 34 MSL, Jamestown, ND; Fargo, ND; VORTAC. The airway segment between implementing regulations at 40 CFR part Alexandria, MN; Gopher, MN; Nodine, MN; the Pullman, MI, VOR/DME and the 1500, and in accordance with FAA to INT Nodine 122° and Waukon, IA, 053° Lansing, MI, VORTAC is removed. The Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: radials. From Buffalo, NY; Rochester, NY; unaffected portions of the airway Policies and Procedures, Paragraph 5– Syracuse, NY; Utica, NY; Albany, NY; INT remain as charted. 6.5a, which categorically excludes from Albany 084° and Gardner, MA, 284° radials; V–218: V–218 extends between the further environmental impact review to Gardner. Grand Rapids, MN, VOR/DME and the rulemaking actions that designate or * * * * * Rockford, IL, VOR/DME; and between modify classes of airspace areas, V–26 [Amended] the Keeler, MI, VOR/DME and the airways, routes, and reporting points Lansing, MI, VORTAC. The airway (see 14 CFR part 71, Designation of From Blue Mesa, CO; Montrose, CO; 13 miles 112 MSL, 131 MSL, Grand Junction, segments between the Waukon, IA, Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas; CO; Meeker, CO; Cherokee, WY; Muddy VORTAC and the Rockford, IL, VOR/ Air Traffic Service Routes; and Mountain, WY; 14 miles, 37 miles 75 MSL, DME; and between the Keeler, MI, VOR/ Reporting Points). As such, this action 84 miles 90 MSL, Rapid City, SD; Philip, SD; DME and the Lansing, MI, VORTAC are is not expected to cause any potentially Pierre, SD; Huron, SD; Redwood Falls, MN; removed. The unaffected portions of the significant environmental impacts. In Farmington, MN; Eau Claire, WI; Waussau, airway remain as charted. accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, WI; Green Bay, WI; INT Green Bay 116° and V–410: V–410 extends between the paragraph 5–2 regarding Extraordinary White Cloud, MI, 302° radials; to White Pontiac, MI, VORTAC and the London, Circumstances, the FAA has reviewed Cloud. ON, Canada VOR/DME, excluding the this action for factors and circumstances * * * * * airspace within Canada. The airway is in which a normally categorically V–84 [Amended] removed in its entirety. excluded action may have a significant V–510: V–510 extends between the environmental impact requiring further From Northbrook, IL; to Pullman, MI. From Dickinson, ND, VORTAC and the Dells, Buffalo, NY; Geneseo, NY; INT Geneseo 091° analysis. The FAA determined that no WI, VORTAC; between the Oshkosh, and Syracuse, NY, 240° radials; to Syracuse. extraordinary circumstances exist that WI, VORTAC and the Lansing, MI, warrant preparation of an * * * * * VORTAC; and between the Buffalo, NY, environmental assessment or V–218 [Amended] VOR/DME and the Rochester, NY, VOR/ environmental impact study. From International Falls, MN; Grand DME. The airway segment between the Rapids, MN; Gopher, MN; to Waukon, IA. Oshkosh, WI, VORTAC and the Lansing, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 MI, VORTAC is removed. The * * * * * Airspace, Incorporation by reference, unaffected portions of the airway Navigation (air). V–410 [Removed] remain as charted. * * * * * All radials in the route descriptions The Amendment are stated relative to True north. V–510 [Amended] Additionally, minor punctuation In consideration of the foregoing, the From Dickinson, ND; INT Dickinson 078° changes were made for clarity. Federal Aviation Administration and Bismarck, ND, 290° radials; 28 miles 38 amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: MSL, Bismarck; INT Bismarck 067° and Regulatory Notices and Analyses Jamestown, ND, 279° radials; 14 miles, 65 The FAA has determined that this PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, miles 34 MSL, Jamestown; Fargo, ND; INT daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES regulation only involves an established B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR Fargo 110° and Alexandria, MN, 321° radials; TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND Alexandria; INT Alexandria 110° and body of technical regulations for which Gopher, MN, 321° radials; Gopher; INT frequent and routine amendments are REPORTING POINTS Gopher 109° and Nodine, MN, 328° radials; necessary to keep them operationally Nodine; to Dells, WI. From Buffalo, NY; INT current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 Buffalo 045° and Rochester, NY, 273° radials; ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under continues to read as follows: to Rochester. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:09 Jun 21, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\22JNR1.SGM 22JNR1

28980 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 121 / Friday, June 22, 2018 / Rules and Regulations Issued in Washington, DC, on June 13, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John The Rule 2018. Fornito, Operations Support Group, Scott J. Gardner, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation This action amends Title 14 Code of Acting Manager, Airspace Policy Group. Administration, 1701 Columbia Avenue, Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by [FR Doc. 2018–13376 Filed 6–21–18; 8:45 am] College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404) amending Class E surface area airspace, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 305–6364. and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: due to the decommissioning of the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Authority for This Rulemaking Altoona VOR and cancelation of The FAA’s authority to issue rules associated approaches at Altoona-Blair Federal Aviation Administration regarding aviation safety is found in County Airport, Altoona, PA. Title 49 of the United States Code. The Class E surface area airspace is 14 CFR Part 71 Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the amended to within a 4.7-mile (from a 4- [Docket No. FAA–2018–0129; Airspace authority of the FAA Administrator. mile) radius of the airport, with a Docket No. 18–AEA–4] Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, segment 1.0-mile each side of the 026° RIN 2120–AA66 describes in more detail the scope of the bearing from the airport to 8.7 miles agency’s authority. This rulemaking is northeast. The Altoona VOR segment is Amendment of Class E Airspace; promulgated under the authority removed. Altoona, PA described in Subtitle VII, Part A, The Class E airspace area extending Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that upward from 700 feet above the surface AGENCY: Federal Aviation section, the FAA is charged with Administration (FAA), DOT. is amended to within an 11.2-mile (from prescribing regulations to assign the use a 6.5-mile) radius of the airport. These ACTION: Final rule. of airspace necessary to ensure the changes enhance the safety and safety of aircraft and the efficient use of SUMMARY: This action amends amend management of IFR operations at the airspace. This regulation is within the Class E surface area airspace and Class airport. scope of that authority as it amends E airspace extending upward from 700 Class E airspace at Altoona-Blair County Regulatory Notices and Analyses feet or more above the surface at Airport, Altoona, PA, to ensure the Altoona-Blair County Airport, Altoona, efficient use of airspace within the The FAA has determined that this PA. This action accommodates airspace National Airspace System. regulation only involves an established reconfiguration due to the body of technical regulations for which decommissioning of Altoona VHF History frequent and routine amendments are omnidirectional range navigation The FAA published a notice of necessary to keep them operationally system (VOR) and cancellation of the proposed rulemaking in the Federal current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is VOR approaches. Controlled airspace is Register (83 FR 11446, March 15, 2018) not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ necessary for the safety and for Docket No. FAA–2018–0129 to under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not management of instrument flight rules amend Class E surface area airspace, a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT (IFR) operations at this airport. and Class E airspace extending upward Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, September from 700 feet above the surface at FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) 13, 2018. The Director of the Federal Altoona-Blair County Airport, Altoona, does not warrant preparation of a Register approves this incorporation by PA. Interested parties were invited to regulatory evaluation as the anticipated reference action under title 1, Code of participate in this rulemaking effort by impact is so minimal. Since this is a Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to submitting written comments on the routine matter that only affects air traffic the annual revision of FAA Order proposal to the FAA. No comments procedures and air navigation, it is 7400.11 and publication of conforming were received. certified that this rule, when amendments. Class E airspace designations are promulgated, does not have a significant ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B, published in paragraph 6002 and 6005, economic impact on a substantial Airspace Designations and Reporting respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11B number of small entities under the Points, and subsequent amendments can dated August 3, 2017, and effective criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ September 15, 2017, which is air_traffic/publications/. For further incorporated by reference in 14 CFR Environmental Review information, you can contact the 71.1. The Class E airspace designations The FAA has determined that this Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation listed in this document will be action qualifies for categorical exclusion Administration, 800 Independence published subsequently in the Order. Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; under the National Environmental Availability and Summary of Policy Act in accordance with FAA telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is Documents for Incorporation by Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental also available for inspection at the Reference Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For This document amends FAA Order paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action information on the availability of FAA 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and is not expected to cause any potentially Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, significant environmental impacts, and 741–6030, or go to https:// and effective September 15, 2017. FAA no extraordinary circumstances exist daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ Order 7400.11B is publicly available as that warrant preparation of an ibr-locations.html. listed in the ADDRESSES section of this environmental assessment. FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Designations and Reporting Points, is Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, published yearly and effective on air traffic service routes, and reporting Airspace, Incorporation by reference, September 15. points. Navigation (air). VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:09 Jun 21, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\22JNR1.SGM 22JNR1


Document Created: 2018-11-06 09:50:58
Document Modified: 2018-11-06 09:50:58
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesEffective date 0901 UTC, September 13, 2018. 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.
ContactColby Abbott, Airspace Policy Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267- 8783.
FR Citation83 FR 28978 
RIN Number2120-AA66
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (Air)
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