Airworthiness directives: VOR Federal airways,

[Federal Register: August 9, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 152)]

[Rules and Regulations]

[Page 43069-43071]

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[DOCID:fr09au99-17]

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 99-ACE-14]

RIN 2120-AA66

Modification of VOR Federal Airways, MO

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Direct final rule; request for comments.

SUMMARY: This action modifies the legal descriptions of eight Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways: V-10, V-12, V- 13, V-61, V-116, V-159, V-502, and V-508. This action also removes V-65 because the modification to V-13 is a more expedient route, therefore, V-65 is no longer required. The FAA is taking these actions due to the relocation of the Kansas City Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC), from its current location to the Kansas City International Airport, MO.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, September 9, 1999.

Comment date: Comments for inclusion in the Rules Docket must be received on or before September 8, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on the proposal in triplicate to: Manager, Air Traffic Division, ACE-500, Docket No. 99-ACE-14, Federal Aviation Administration, 601 East 12th Street, Federal Building, Kansas City, MO 64106.

The official docket may be examined in the Rules Docket, Office of the Chief Counsel, Room 916, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC, weekdays, except Federal holidays, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

An informal docket may also be examined during normal business hours at the office of the Regional Air Traffic Division, Federal Aviation Administration, 601 East 12th Street, Federal Building, Kansas City, MO 64106.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bil Nelson, Airspace and Rules Division, ATA-400, Office of Air Traffic Airspace Management, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Direct Final Rule Procedure

The FAA anticipates that this regulation will not result in adverse or negative comment and therefore is issuing it as a direct final rule. Since previous rulemaking actions similar to this one have not been controversial, the FAA does not anticipate any adverse comments on this case. Therefore, unless a written adverse or negative comment, or a written notice of intent to submit an adverse or negative comment is received within the comment period, the regulation will become effective on the date specified above. After the close of the comment period, the FAA will publish a document in the Federal Register indicating that no adverse or negative comments were received and confirming the date on which the final rule will become effective. If the FAA does receive, within the comment period, an adverse or negative comment, or written notice of intent to submit such a comment, a document withdrawing the direct final rule will be published in the Federal Register, and a notice of proposed rulemaking may be published with a new comment period.

Comments Invited

Although this action is in the form of a final rule and was not preceded by a notice of proposed rulemaking, comments are invited on this rule. Interested persons are invited to comment on this rule by submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they may desire. Communications should identify the Rules Docket number and be submitted in triplicate to the address specified under the caption ADDRESSES. All communications received on or before the specified closing date for comments will be considered, and this rule may be amended or withdrawn in light of comments received. Factual information that supports the commenter's ideas and suggestions is extremely helpful in evaluating the effectiveness of this action and determining whether additional rulemaking action would be needed.

Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-related aspects of the rule that might suggest a need to modify the rule. All comments submitted will be available for examination in the Rules Docket both before and after the closing date for comments. A report that summarizes each FAA-public contact concerned with the substance of this action will be filedin the Rules Docket.

Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments submitted in response to this rule must submit a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which the following

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statement is made: ``Comments to Airspace Docket No. 99-ACE-14.'' The postcard will be date stamped and returned to the commenter.

The Rule

This amendment to 14 CFR part 71 modifies the legal descriptions of eight VOR Federal airways: V-10, V-12, V-13, V-61, V-116, V-159, V-502, and V-508. This action also removes V-65 because the modification to V- 13 is a more expedient route, therefore, V-65 is no longer required. The FAA is taking these actions due to the relocation of the Kansas City VORTAC from its current location to the Kansas City International Airport, approximately seven miles west.

Domestic VOR Federal Airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) of the FAA Order 7400.9F, dated September 10, 1998, and effective September 16, 1998, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The airways listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order.

Agency Findings

The regulations adopted herein will not have substantial direct effects on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. Therefore, in accordance with Executive Order 12612, it is determined that this final rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism Assessment.

The FAA has determined that this regulation is not controversial and unlikely to result in adverse or negative comments. For the reasons discussed in the preamble, I certify that this regulation (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 will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

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, CLASS B, CLASS C, CLASS D, AND CLASS E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIRWAYS; ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:

   Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.

   Sec. 71.1 [Amended]

2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9F, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated September 10, 1998, and effective September 16, 1998, is amended as follows:

   Paragraph 6010(a)--Domestic VOR Federal Airways

   * * * * *

   V-10 [Revised]

   From Pueblo, CO; 18 miles, 48 miles, 60 MSL, Lamar, CO; Garden City, KS; Dodge City, KS; Hutchinson, KS; Emporia, KS; Johnson County, KS; Napoleon, MO; KIrksville, MO; Burlington, IA; Bradford, IL; INT Bradford 058 deg. and Joliet, IL, 287 deg. radials. From INT Chicago Heights, IL, 358 deg. and Gipper, MI, 271 deg. radials; Gipper; Ltichfield, MI; INT Litchfield 101 deg. and Carleton, MI, 262 deg. radials; Carleton; INT Jefferson, OH, 279 deg. and Youngstown, OH, 320 deg. radials; Youngstown; INT Youngstown 116 deg. and Revloc, PA, 300 deg. radials; Revloc; INT Revloc; INT Revloc 107 deg. and Lancaster, PA, 280 deg. radials; Lancaster. The airspace within Canada is excluded. * * * * * * * * * *

   V-12 [Revised]

   From Gaviota, CA, via San Marcus, CA; Palmdale, CA; 38 miles, 6 miles wide, Hector, CA; 12 miles, 38 miles, 85 MSL, 14 miles, 75 MSL, Needles, CA; 45 miles, 34 miles, 95 MSL, Drake, AZ; Winslow, AZ; 30 miles 85 MSL, Zuni, NM; Albuquerque, NM; Otto, NM; Anton Chico, NM; Tucumcari, NM; Amarillo, TX; Gage, OK; Anthony, KS; Wichita, KS; Emporia, KS; Johnson County, KS; Napoleon, MO; INT Napoleon 095 deg. and Columbia, MO, 292 deg. radials; Columbia; Foristell, MO; Troy, IL; Bible Grove, IL; Shelbyville, IN; Richmond, IN; Dayton, OH; Appleton, OH, Newcomerstown, OH; Allegheny, PA; Johnstown, PA; Harrisburg, PA; INT Harrisburg 092 deg. and Pottstown, PA, 278 deg. radials; to Pottstown.

   V-13 [Revised]

   From McAllen, TX, via Harlingen, TX; INT Harlingen 033 deg. and Corpus Christi, TX, 178 deg. radials; Corpus Christi; INT Corpus Christi 039 deg. and Palacios, TX, 241 deg. radials; Palacios; Humble, TX; Lufkin, TX; Belcher, LA; Texarkana, AR; Rich Mountain, OK; Fort Smith, AR; INT Fort Smith 006 deg. and Razorback, AR, 190 deg. radials; Razorback; Neosho, MO; Butler, MO; Napoleon, MO; Lamoni, IA; Des Moines, IA; Mason City, IA; Farmington, MN; INT Farmington 017 deg. and Siren, WI, 218 deg. radials; Siren; Duluth, MN; to Thunder Bay, ON, Canada. The airspace outside the United States is excluded. * * * * *

   V-61 [Revised]

   From Grand Island, NE; Pawnee City, NE; Robinson, KS; to INT Robinson 141 deg. and St. Joseph, MO, 211 deg. radials. * * * * *

   V-65 [Removed]

   * * * * *

   V-116 [Revised]

   From INT Kansas City, MO, 077 deg. and Napoleon, MO 005 deg. radials, via Macon, MO; Quincy, IL; Peoria, IL; Pontiac, IL; Joliet, IL. From INT Chicago O'Hare, IL, 092 deg. and Chicago Heights, IL, 013 deg. radials; INT Chicago O'Hare 092 deg. and Keeler, MI, 256 deg. radials; Keeler; Kalamazoo, MI; INT Kalamazoo 089 deg. and Jackson, MI, 265 deg. radials; Mackson; INT Jackson 089 deg. and Salem MI, 252 deg. radials; Salem; Windsor, ON, Canada; INT Windsor 092 deg. and Erie, PA, 281 deg. radials; Erie; Bradford, PA; Stonyfork, PA; INT Stonyfork 098 deg. and Wilkes-Barre, PA, 310 deg. radials; Wilkes-Barre; INT Wilkes-Barre 084 deg. and Sparta, NJ, 300 deg. radials; to Sparta. The airspace within Canada is excluded. * * * * *

   V-159 [Revised]

   From Virginia Key, FL: INT Virginia Key 344 deg. and Vero Beach, FL, 178 deg. rdials; Vero Beach; INT Vero Beach 318 deg. and Orlando, FL, 140 deg. radials; Orlando; Ocala, FL; Cross City, FL; Greenville, FL; Pecan, GA; Eufaula, AL; Tuskegee, AL; Valcan, AL; Hamilton, AL; Holly Springs, MS; Gilmore, AR; Walnut Ridge, AR; Dogwood, MO; Springfield, MO; Napoleon, MO; INT Napoleon 005 deg. and St. Joseph, MO, 122 deg. radials; St. Joseph; Omaha, NE; Sioux City, IA; Yankton, SD; Mitchell, SD; to Huron, SD. * * * * *

   V-502 [Revised]

   From Dodge City, KS; INT Dodge City 060 deg. and Hutchinson, KS, 296 deg. radials; Hutchinson; Emporia, KS; Kansas City, MO; Braymer, MO; to Kirksville, MO. * * * * *

   V-508 [Revised]

   From Hill City, KS; Hays, KS; Salina, KS, INT Salina 082 deg. and Manhattan, KS, 207 deg. radials; Manhattan; INT Manhattan 078 deg. and Topeka, KS, 293 deg. radials; Topeka; INT Topeka 112 deg. and Johnson County, KS, 298 deg. radials; to Johnson County. * * * * *

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   Issued in Washington, DC, on August 2, 1999. Reginald C. Matthews, Acting Program Director for Air Traffic Airspace Management.

   [FR Doc. 99-20394Filed8-6-99; 8:45 am]

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