Amendment of V-67, V-190, and V-429; Establishment of T-312; and Revocation of V-125 and V-335 in the Vicinity of Marion, IL
| Published date | 29 March 2021 |
| Citation | 86 FR 16296 |
| Record Number | 2021-06390 |
| Section | Rules and Regulations |
| Court | Federal Aviation Administration |
Federal Register, Volume 86 Issue 58 (Monday, March 29, 2021)
[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 58 (Monday, March 29, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 16296-16298]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-06390]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2020-0944; Airspace Docket No. 20-ACE-26]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of V-67, V-190, and V-429; Establishment of T-312; and
Revocation of V-125 and V-335 in the Vicinity of Marion, IL
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action amends VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal
airways V-67, V-190, and V-429; establishes Area Navigation (RNAV)
route T-312; and removes VOR Federal airways V-125 and V-335 in the
vicinity of Marion, IL. The Air Traffic Service (ATS) route
modifications are necessary due to the planned decommissioning of the
VOR portion of the Marion, IL, VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/
DME) navigation aid (NAVAID). With the exception of the RNAV route T-
312, the Marion VOR/DME NAVAID provides navigation guidance for
portions of the affected ATS routes. The VOR is being decommissioned as
part of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, June 17, 2021. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.11 and
publication of conforming amendments.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11E, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can
contact the Rules and Regulations 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 7400.11E at NARA, email:
[email protected] or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Abbott, Rules and Regulations
Group, Office of Policy, 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 route structure as necessary to preserve
the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the National Airspace
System.
History
The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for Docket
No. FAA-2020-0944 in the Federal Register (85 FR 70532; November 5,
2020), amending VOR Federal airways V-67, V-190, and V-429;
establishing RNAV route T-312; and removing VOR Federal airways V-125
and V-335 in the vicinity of Marion, IL. The proposed amendment,
establishment, and revocation actions were due to the planned
decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Marion, IL, VOR/DME NAVAID.
Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were
received.
Subsequent to the NPRM, the FAA published a NPRM correction for
Docket No. FAA-2020-0944 in the Federal Register (85 FR 72612; November
13, 2020), correcting the airspace docket number for this action that
was published in the NPRM. The correction changed all of the airspace
docket number references from ``20-AGL-26'' to ``20-ACE-26.'' The
correct airspace docket number for this action is 20-ACE-26 and is
included in this rule.
VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) and RNAV T-
routes are published in paragraph 6011 of FAA Order 7400.11E, dated
July 21, 2020, and effective September 15, 2020, 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 7400.11E, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated July 21, 2020, and effective September 15,
2020. FAA Order 7400.11E is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11E lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.
The Rule
The FAA is amending 14 CFR part 71 by modifying VOR Federal airways
V-67, V-190, and V-429; establishing RNAV route T-312; and removing VOR
Federal airways V-125 and V-335. The planned decommissioning of the VOR
portion of the Marion, IL, VOR/DME NAVAID has made this action
necessary.
The VOR Federal airway changes are outlined below.
V-67: V-67 extends between the Choo Choo, TN, VOR/Tactical Air
Navigation
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(VORTAC) and the Shelbyville, TN, VOR/DME; and between the Cunningham,
KY, VOR/DME and the Rochester, MN, VOR/DME. The airway segment
overlying the Marion, IL, VOR/DME between the Cunningham, KY, VOR/DME
and the Centralia, IL, VORTAC is removed due to the Marion VOR being
decommissioned. Additionally, the airway segment between the Centralia,
IL, VORTAC and the intersection of the Centralia, IL, VORTAC 010[deg]
and Vandalia, IL, VOR/DME 162[deg] radials (CORKI fix) is also removed
due to V-313 overlaying the same airway segment. The unaffected
portions of the existing airway remain as charted.
V-125: V-125 extends between the intersection of the Farmington,
MO, VORTAC 046[deg] and Marion, IL, VOR/DME 282[deg] radials (NIKEL
fix) and the St Louis, MO, VORTAC. The airway is removed in its
entirety.
V-190: V-190 extends between the Phoenix, AZ, VORTAC and the Pocket
City, IN, VORTAC. The airway segment overlying the Marion, IL, VOR/DME
between the Farmington, MO, VORTAC and the Pocket City, IN, VORTAC is
removed. The unaffected portions of the existing airway remain as
charted.
V-335: V-335 extends between the St Louis, MO, VORTAC and the
Marion, IL, VOR/DME. The airway is removed in its entirety.
V-429: V-429 extends between the Marion, IL, VOR/DME and the Bible
Grove, IL, VORTAC; and between the Champaign, IL, VORTAC and the
Joliet, IL, VOR/DME. The airway segment overlying the Marion, IL, VOR/
DME between the Marion, IL, VOR/DME and the Bible Grove, IL, VORTAC is
removed. The unaffected portions of the existing airway remain as
charted.
The new RNAV T-route is outlined below.
T-312: T-312 is a new route that extends between the Hill City, KS,
VORTAC and the Pocket City, IN, VORTAC. This RNAV route mitigates the
loss of the V-190 airway segment removed between the Farmington, MO,
VORTAC and the Pocket City, IN, VORTAC as noted above and provides RNAV
routing capability from the Hill City, KS, area eastward to the Pocket
City, IN, area.
All NAVAID radials in the VOR Federal airway descriptions below are
unchanged and stated in True degrees.
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on September 15.
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 will only affect air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this 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
The FAA has determined that this action of modifying VOR Federal
airways V-67, V-190, and V-429; establishing RNAV route T-312; and
removing VOR Federal airways V-125 and V-335, due to the planned
decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Marion, IL, VOR/DME NAVAID,
qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental
Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) 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 result
in 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 has 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 7400.11E,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated July 21, 2020, and
effective September 15, 2020, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways.
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V-67 [Amended]
From Choo Choo, TN; to Shelbyville, TN. From INT Centralia, IL,
010[deg] and Vandalia, IL, 162[deg] radials; Vandalia; Spinner, IL;
Burlington, IA; Iowa City, IA; Cedar Rapids, IA; Waterloo, IA; to
Rochester, MN.
* * * * *
V-125 [Removed]
* * * * *
V-190 [Amended]
From Phoenix, AZ; St. Johns, AZ; Albuquerque, NM; Fort Union,
NM; Dalhart, TX; Mitbee, OK; INT Mitbee 059[deg] and Pioneer, OK,
280[deg] radials; Pioneer; INT Pioneer 094[deg] and Bartlesville,
OK, 256[deg] radials; Bartlesville; INT Bartlesville 075[deg] and
Oswego, KS, 233[deg] radials; Oswego; INT Oswego 085[deg] and
Springfield, MO, 261[deg] radials; Springfield; Maples, MO; to
Farmington, MO.
* * * * *
V-335 [Removed]
* * * * *
V-429 [Amended]
From Champaign, IL; Roberts, IL; to Joliet, IL.
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Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.
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T-312 Hill City, KS (HLC) to Pocket City, IN (PXV) [New]
Hill City, KS (HLC) VORTAC (Lat. 39[deg]15'31.49'' N, long. 100[deg]13'33.06'' W)
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MOZEE, KS WP (Lat. 38[deg]50'51.20'' N, long. 099[deg]16'35.85'' W)
Hutchinson, KS (HUT) VOR/DME (Lat. 37[deg]59'48.91'' N, long. 097[deg]56'02.94'' W)
DROOP, MO FIX (Lat. 37[deg]06'09.12'' N, long. 094[deg]26'42.39'' W)
Dogwood, MO (DGD) VORTAC (Lat. 37[deg]01'24.49'' N, long. 092[deg]52'36.92'' W)
REINS, MO WP (Lat. 37[deg]33'35.84'' N, long. 090[deg]43'00.70'' W)
Farmington, MO (FAM) VORTAC (Lat. 37[deg]40'24.46'' N, long. 090[deg]14'02.61'' W)
JEDPA, IL WP (Lat. 37[deg]50'22.09'' N, long. 088[deg]41'05.55'' W)
Pocket City, IN (PXV) VORTAC (Lat. 37[deg]55'41.95'' N, long. 087[deg]45'44.57'' W)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on March 24, 2021.
George Gonzalez,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
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