83 FR 54236 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Merced, CA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 209 (October 29, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 209 (October 29, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-23478 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 209 (Monday, October 29, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 54236-54238] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-23478] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2017-1092; Airspace Docket No. 17-AWP-27] RIN 2120-AA66 Amendment of Class E Airspace; Merced, CA AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E surface airspace and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Merced Regional/Macready Field, Merced, CA, to accommodate airspace redesign due to the decommissioning of the El Nido VHF Omnidirectional Range/ Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) as the FAA transitions from ground-based to satellite-based navigation. This action also removes Class E airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface; updates the airport name to match the FAA's aeronautical database; and replaces the outdated term Airport/Facility Directory with Chart Supplement. These actions are necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at this airport. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, January 3, 2019. 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 7400.11C, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed on line 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 this material 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: Richard Roberts, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 2200 S 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198-6547; telephone (206) 231-2245. 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 airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of [[Page 54237]] airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority as it amends Class E airspace at Merced Regional/Macready Field, Merced, CA, to support IFR operations. History The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for Docket FAA-2017-1092 in the Federal Register (83 FR 2574; January 18, 2018) to modify Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Merced Regional/Macready Field, Merced, CA. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. Two comments were received in support of the proposal. In their comment, AOPA stated that the NPRM did not comply with FAA guidance in Order 7400.2, Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters, because a graphic was not included in the docket. Additionally, AOPA encouraged the FAA to follow their guidance by making the action effective date concurrent with publication of the VFR sectional chart publication date. The FAA has determined AOPA's comments raised no substantive issues related to the proposed changes to the airspace addressed in the NPRM. To the extent the FAA failed to follow its policies related to publishing graphics in the docket and coincidental to the sectional chart date, we note the following. The FAA provided graphics for this proposal on February 15, 2018. Nevertheless, specific to AOPA's comment regarding the FAA already creating a graphical depiction of new or modified airspace overlaid on a Sectional Chart for quality assurance purposes, this is not correct nor required in all cases. During the airspace reviews, airspace graphics may be created, if deemed necessary, to determine if there are terrain issues, or if cases are considered complex. However, in many cases, a graphic is not required when developing an airspace proposal. With respect to AOPA's comment addressing effective dates, FAA Order 7400.2L, para 2-3-7.a.4. states that, to the extent practicable, airspace areas and restricted areas should become effective on a sectional chart date and that consideration should be given to selecting a sectional chart date that matches a 56-day en route chart cycle date. The FAA does consider Class E airspace amendment effective dates to coincide with the publication of sectional charts, to the extent practicable; however, this consideration is accomplished after the NPRM comment period ends in the Final Rule. Substantive comments received to NPRMs, flight safety concerns, management of IFR operations at affected airports, and immediacy of required proposed airspace amendments are some of the factors that must be taken into consideration when selecting the appropriate effective date. After considering all factors, the FAA may determine that selecting an effective date that conforms to a 56-day en route chart cycle date that is not coincidental to sectional chart dates is better for the NAS and its users rather than awaiting the next sectional chart date. Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.11C, dated August 13, 2018, and effective September 15, 2018, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR part 71.1. The Class E airspace designation listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference This document amends FAA Order 7400.11C, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 13, 2018, and effective September 15, 2018. FAA Order 7400.11C is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11C lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting points. The Rule This amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Merced Regional/Macready Field, Merced, CA, to within a 6.6-mile (increased from a 6.1-mile) radius of the airport, and removes the segment extending southeast of the airport (2.6 miles southeast of the El Nido VOR/DME) due to the decommissioning of the navigation aid. Also, this action remove the Class E airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface because it is wholly contained within the Sacramento en route airspace area. 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, is non-controversial and unlikely to result in adverse or negative comments. 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. 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 qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,'' paragraph 5-6.5a. This airspace action is not expected to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment. Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). Adoption of 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 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 7400.11C, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 13, 2018, and effective September 15, 2018, is amended as follows: Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as Surface Areas. * * * * * AWP CA E2 Merced, CA [Amended] Merced Regional/Macready Field, CA (Lat. 37[deg]17'05'' N, long. 120[deg]30'50'' W) Within a 4.3-mile radius of Merced Regional/Macready Field. This Class E airspace area is effective during the specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be continuously published in the Chart Supplement. [[Page 54238]] Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. * * * * * AWP CA E5 Merced, CA [Amended] Merced Regional/Macready Field, CA (Lat. 37[deg]17'05'' N, long. 120[deg]30' 50'' W) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.6-mile radius of Merced Regional/Macready Field. Issued in Seattle, Washington, on October 19, 2018. Shawn M. Kozica, Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center. [FR Doc. 2018-23478 Filed 10-26-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Additionally, the airport’s geographic § 71.1 [Amended] the decommissioning of the El Nido
coordinates are updated to match the ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in VHF Omnidirectional Range/Distance
FAA’s aeronautical database for the 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11C, Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) as
Class D and Class E airspace areas. An Airspace Designations and Reporting the FAA transitions from ground-based
editorial change is also made to the Points, dated August 13, 2018, and to satellite-based navigation. This action
Class E surface area airspace legal effective September 15, 2018, is also removes Class E airspace extending
description replacing ‘‘Airport/Facility amended as follows: upward from 1,200 feet above the
Directory’’ with ‘‘Chart Supplement’’. surface; updates the airport name to
Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace. match the FAA’s aeronautical database;
Regulatory Notices and Analyses * * * * * and replaces the outdated term Airport/
The FAA has determined that this AWP CA D Atwater, CA [Amended] Facility Directory with Chart
regulation only involves an established Supplement. These actions are
Castle Airport, CA
body of technical regulations for which (Lat. 37°22′50″ N, long. 120°34′06″ W) necessary for the safety and
frequent and routine amendments are management of instrument flight rules
That airspace extending upward from the
necessary to keep them operationally surface up to but not including 2,000 feet (IFR) operations at this airport.
current, is non-controversial and MSL within a 4.6-mile radius of Castle DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, January 3,
unlikely to result in adverse or negative Airport beginning at the 278° bearing from 2019. The Director of the Federal
comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a the airport clockwise to the 114° bearing, Register approves this incorporation by
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under thence northwest to the point where the 182° reference action under Title 1, Code of
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a bearing intersects the Merced Regional/ Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
Macready Airport Class E2, thence to the the annual revision of FAA Order
‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT point of beginning. This Class D airspace area
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 7400.11 and publication of conforming
is effective during the specific dates and
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) times established in advance by a Notice to amendments.
does not warrant preparation of a Airmen. The effective date and time will ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11C,
Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated thereafter be continuously published in the Airspace Designations and Reporting
impact is so minimal. Since this is a Chart Supplement. Points, and subsequent amendments can
routine matter that only affects air traffic Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas be viewed on line at http://
procedures and air navigation, it is Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/.
certified that this rule, when Above the Surface of the Earth. For further information, you can contact
promulgated, will not have a significant * * * * * the Airspace Policy Group, Federal
economic impact on a substantial Aviation Administration, 800
number of small entities under the AWP CA E5 Atwater, CA [Amended] Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Castle Airport, CA DC 20591; telephone: 202–267–8783.
(Lat. 37°22′50″ N, long. 120°34′06″ W) The Order is also available for
Environmental Review That airspace extending upward from 700 inspection at the National Archives and
feet above the surface within a 7.2-mile Records Administration (NARA). For
The FAA has determined that this
radius of Castle Airport. information on the availability of this
action qualifies for categorical exclusion
under the National Environmental Issued in Seattle, Washington, on October material at NARA, call 202–741–6030,
Policy Act in accordance with FAA 19, 2018. or go to https://www.archives.gov/
Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Shawn M. Kozica, federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ Manager, Operations Support Group, Western FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action Service Center. Designations and Reporting Points, is
is not expected to cause any potentially [FR Doc. 2018–23476 Filed 10–26–18; 8:45 am] published yearly and effective on
significant environmental impacts, and BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
September 15.
no extraordinary circumstances exist FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
that warrant preparation of an Richard Roberts, Federal Aviation
environmental assessment. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Administration, Operations Support
Group, Western Service Center, 2200 S
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Federal Aviation Administration 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198–6547;
telephone (206) 231–2245.
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, 14 CFR Part 71 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Navigation (air).
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1092; Airspace Authority for This Rulemaking
Adoption of the Amendment Docket No. 17–AWP–27]
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
In consideration of the foregoing, the RIN 2120–AA66 regarding aviation safety is found in
Federal Aviation Administration Title 49 of the United States Code.
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: Amendment of Class E Airspace;
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
Merced, CA
authority of the FAA Administrator.
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, AGENCY: Federal Aviation Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR Administration (FAA), DOT. describes in more detail the scope of the
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
ACTION: Final rule.
REPORTING POINTS promulgated under the authority
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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 surface airspace and Class E airspace Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
continues to read as follows: extending upward from 700 feet above section, the FAA is charged with
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, the surface at Merced Regional/ prescribing regulations to assign the use
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, Macready Field, Merced, CA, to of airspace necessary to ensure the
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. accommodate airspace redesign due to safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
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airspace. This regulation is within the is accomplished after the NPRM Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
scope of that authority as it amends comment period ends in the Final Rule. ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
Class E airspace at Merced Regional/ Substantive comments received to Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
Macready Field, Merced, CA, to support NPRMs, flight safety concerns, FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
IFR operations. management of IFR operations at does not warrant preparation of a
affected airports, and immediacy of Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated
History
required proposed airspace amendments impact is so minimal. Since this is a
The FAA published a notice of are some of the factors that must be routine matter that only affects air traffic
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for taken into consideration when selecting procedures and air navigation, it is
Docket FAA–2017–1092 in the Federal the appropriate effective date. After certified that this rule, when
Register (83 FR 2574; January 18, 2018) considering all factors, the FAA may promulgated, does not have a significant
to modify Class E airspace extending determine that selecting an effective economic impact on a substantial
upward from 700 feet above the surface date that conforms to a 56-day en route number of small entities under the
at Merced Regional/Macready Field, chart cycle date that is not coincidental criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Merced, CA. Interested parties were to sectional chart dates is better for the
invited to participate in this rulemaking Environmental Review
NAS and its users rather than awaiting
effort by submitting written comments the next sectional chart date. The FAA has determined that this
on the proposal to the FAA. Two Class E airspace designations are action qualifies for categorical exclusion
comments were received in support of published in paragraph 6005 of FAA under the National Environmental
the proposal. In their comment, AOPA Order 7400.11C, dated August 13, 2018, Policy Act in accordance with FAA
stated that the NPRM did not comply and effective September 15, 2018, which Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental
with FAA guidance in Order 7400.2, is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’
Procedures for Handling Airspace part 71.1. The Class E airspace paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action
Matters, because a graphic was not designation listed in this document will is not expected to cause any potentially
included in the docket. Additionally, be published subsequently in the Order. significant environmental impacts, and
AOPA encouraged the FAA to follow no extraordinary circumstances exist
their guidance by making the action Availability and Summary of that warrant preparation of an
effective date concurrent with Documents for Incorporation by environmental assessment.
publication of the VFR sectional chart Reference
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
publication date. This document amends FAA Order
The FAA has determined AOPA’s 7400.11C, Airspace Designations and Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
comments raised no substantive issues Reporting Points, dated August 13, Navigation (air).
related to the proposed changes to the 2018, and effective September 15, 2018. Adoption of the Amendment
airspace addressed in the NPRM. To the FAA Order 7400.11C is publicly
extent the FAA failed to follow its In consideration of the foregoing, the
available as listed in the ADDRESSES
policies related to publishing graphics Federal Aviation Administration
section of this document. FAA Order amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
in the docket and coincidental to the 7400.11C lists Class A, B, C, D, and E
sectional chart date, we note the airspace areas, air traffic service routes, PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
following. and reporting points.
The FAA provided graphics for this B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
proposal on February 15, 2018. The Rule TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
Nevertheless, specific to AOPA’s REPORTING POINTS
This amendment to Title 14, Code of
comment regarding the FAA already Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71
creating a graphical depiction of new or amends Class E airspace extending continues to read as follows:
modified airspace overlaid on a upward from 700 feet above the surface
Sectional Chart for quality assurance Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
at Merced Regional/Macready Field, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
purposes, this is not correct nor Merced, CA, to within a 6.6-mile 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
required in all cases. During the (increased from a 6.1-mile) radius of the
airspace reviews, airspace graphics may airport, and removes the segment § 71.1 [Amended]
be created, if deemed necessary, to extending southeast of the airport (2.6 ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in
determine if there are terrain issues, or miles southeast of the El Nido VOR/ 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11C,
if cases are considered complex. DME) due to the decommissioning of Airspace Designations and Reporting
However, in many cases, a graphic is the navigation aid. Points, dated August 13, 2018, and
not required when developing an Also, this action remove the Class E effective September 15, 2018, is
airspace proposal. airspace extending upward from 1,200 amended as follows:
With respect to AOPA’s comment feet above the surface because it is
addressing effective dates, FAA Order wholly contained within the Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Areas
7400.2L, para 2–3–7.a.4. states that, to Sacramento en route airspace area. Designated as Surface Areas.
the extent practicable, airspace areas * * * * *
and restricted areas should become Regulatory Notices and Analyses
AWP CA E2 Merced, CA [Amended]
effective on a sectional chart date and The FAA has determined that this
that consideration should be given to regulation only involves an established Merced Regional/Macready Field, CA
selecting a sectional chart date that body of technical regulations for which (Lat. 37°17′05″ N, long. 120°30′50″ W)
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matches a 56-day en route chart cycle frequent and routine amendments are Within a 4.3-mile radius of Merced
date. The FAA does consider Class E necessary to keep them operationally Regional/Macready Field. This Class E
airspace area is effective during the specific
airspace amendment effective dates to current, is non-controversial and dates and times established in advance by a
coincide with the publication of unlikely to result in adverse or negative Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time
sectional charts, to the extent comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a will thereafter be continuously published in
practicable; however, this consideration ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under the Chart Supplement.
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Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas information on the availability of FAA notice of proposed policy and request
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Order 7400.11C at NARA, call (202) for comments (76 FR 77939) on the
Above the Surface of the Earth. 741–6030, or go to https:// FAA’s proposed strategy for gradually
* * * * * www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ reducing the current VOR network to a
AWP CA E5 Merced, CA [Amended] ibr-locations.html. Minimum Operational Network (MON)
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace as the National Airspace System (NAS)
Merced Regional/Macready Field, CA
Designations and Reporting Points, is transitions to performance-based
(Lat. 37°17′05″ N, long. 120°30′ 50″ W)
published yearly and effective on navigation (PBN) as part of the Next
That airspace extending upward from 700
September 15. Generation Air Transportation System
feet above the surface within a 6.6-mile
radius of Merced Regional/Macready Field. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: (NextGen). The FAA reviewed all
Colby Abbott, Airspace Policy Group, comments received and on August 21,
Issued in Seattle, Washington, on October 2012, published in the Federal Register
19, 2018. Office of Airspace Services, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800 the disposition of the comments on the
Shawn M. Kozica, notice of proposed policy (77 FR 50420).
Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Western In considering and disposing of the
Service Center.
DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783.
comments, the FAA noted that it would
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
[FR Doc. 2018–23478 Filed 10–26–18; 8:45 am] develop an initial VOR MON Plan
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Authority for This Rulemaking which would be made publicly
available.
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
On July 26, 2016, the FAA published
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION regarding aviation safety is found in
in the Federal Register the VOR MON
Title 49 of the United States Code.
final policy statement (81 FR 48694)
Federal Aviation Administration Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
announcing the discontinuance
authority of the FAA Administrator.
selection criteria and candidate list of
14 CFR Part 71 Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
VOR navigational aids targeted for
describes in more detail the scope of the
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0464 Airspace discontinuance as part of the VOR MON
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
Docket No. 18–AGL–12] Implementation Program and NAS
promulgated under the authority
Efficient Streamline Services Initiative.
RIN 2120–AA66 described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
This action is part of that national
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
strategy.
Amendment of V–97 and V–422 in the section, the FAA is charged with VOR Federal airways are published in
Vicinity of Chicago, IL prescribing regulations to assign the use paragraph 6010(a) of FAA Order
of the airspace necessary to ensure the 7400.11C dated August 13, 2018, and
AGENCY: Federal Aviation safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
Administration (FAA), DOT. effective September 15, 2018, which is
airspace. This regulation is within the incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
ACTION: Final rule. scope of that authority as it supports the 71.1. The VOR Federal airways listed in
route structure within the National this document would be subsequently
SUMMARY: This action modifies two VHF
Airspace System to preserve the safe published in the Order.
Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal
and efficient flow of air traffic.
airways (V–97 and V–422) in the Availability and Summary of
vicinity of Chicago, IL. The FAA is History Documents for Incorporation by
taking this action due to the planned The FAA published a notice of Reference
decommissioning of the Chicago proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the
O’Hare, IL, VOR/Distance Measuring This document amends FAA Order
Federal Register for Docket No. FAA– 7400.11C, Airspace Designations and
Equipment (VOR/DME) navigation aid, 2018–0464 (83 FR 24436; May 29, 2018),
which provides navigation guidance for Reporting Points, dated August 13,
to amend VOR Federal airways V–97 2018, and effective September 15, 2018.
portions of the affected Air Traffic and V–422 due to the planned
Service (ATS) routes. FAA Order 7400.11C is publicly
decommissioning of the Chicago available as listed in the ADDRESSES
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, January O’Hare, IL, VOR/DME. Interested parties section of this document. FAA Order
3, 2019. The Director of the Federal were invited to participate in this 7400.11C lists Class A, B, C, D, and E
Register approves this incorporation by rulemaking effort by submitting written airspace areas, air traffic service routes,
reference action under Title 1 Code of comments on the proposal. No and reporting points.
Federal Regulations part 51, subject to comments were received.
the annual revision of FAA Order The NPRM stated that the Chicago The Rule
7400.11 and publication of conforming O’Hare VOR/DME is being The FAA is amending Title 14 Code
amendments. decommissioned to facilitate the of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11C, construction of a new runway at by modifying the descriptions of VOR
Airspace Designations and Reporting Chicago O’Hare International Airport. In Federal airways V–97 and V–422. The
Points, and subsequent amendments can the 2005 Record of Decision (ROD) for planned decommissioning of the
be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ the O’Hare Modernization Program and Chicago O’Hare, IL, VOR/DME has made
air_traffic/publications/. For further the Final Environmental Impact these actions necessary. The VOR
information, you can contact the Statement, the FAA had planned to Federal airway changes are described
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation move the VOR to allow for the below.
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Administration, 800 Independence construction of a new runway. V–97: V–97 extends between the
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; Subsequent to that ROD, the FAA Dolphin, FL, VOR/Tactical Air
telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is initiated a plan for reducing the number Navigation (VORTAC) and the
also available for inspection at the of VORs. intersection of the Chicago Heights, IL,
National Archives and Records On December 15, 2011, the FAA VORTAC 358° and Chicago O’Hare, IL,
Administration (NARA). For published in the Federal Register a VOR/DME 127° radials (BEBEE fix), and
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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 0901 UTC, January 3, 2019. 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 | Richard Roberts, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 2200 S 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198-6547; telephone (206) 231-2245. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 54236 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA66 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (Air) |
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