Commercial space transportation: VOR Federal airways,

[Federal Register: June 3, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 106)]

[Rules and Regulations]

[Page 29785-29786]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 97-AWP-35]

RIN 2120-AA66

Amendment of VOR Federal Airways; Kahului, HI

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule

SUMMARY: This action realigns seven Hawaiian Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways due to the relocation of the Maui, HI, Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC). The FAA is taking this action to enhance safety and improve the management of air traffic operations in the vicinity of Kahului, HI.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, September 9, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph C. White, 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:

Background

On March 16, 1998, the FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 71 (part 71) to modify the legal descriptions of seven VOR Federal airways, V-1, V-5, V-6, V-11, V-15, V-17, and V-22, located in Kahului, HI, due to the relocation of the Maui, HI, VORTAC (63 FR 12711). Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking proceeding by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. Except for editorial changes, this amendment is the same as that proposed in the notice.

The Rule

This action amends part 71 by modifying the legal descriptions of seven VOR Federal airways, V-1, V-5, V-6, V-11, V-15, V-17, and V-22, due to the relocation of the Maui, HI, VORTAC. The FAA is taking this action to enhance safety and improve the management of air traffic operations in the vicinity of Kahului, HI.

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

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current. Therefore, 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 on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

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

List 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, 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(c)--Hawaiian VOR Federal Airways

   * * * * *

   V-1 [Revised]

   From Kona, HI, via INT Kona 323 deg. and Maui, HI, 180 deg. radials; INT Maui 180 deg. and Upolu Point, HI, 305 deg. radials; INT Maui 197 deg. and Upolu Point 305 deg. radials; to Maui. * * * * *

   V-5 [Revised]

   From Kona, HI, via INT Kona 338 deg. and Maui, HI, 180 deg. radials; to INT Maui 180 deg. and Upolu Point, HI, 305 deg. radials.

   V-6 [Revised]

   From INT Molokai, HI, 067 deg. and Maui, HI, 329 deg. radials, to Maui. * * * * *

   V-11 [Revised]

   From INT Kona, HI, 323 deg. and Upolu Point, HI, 211 deg. radials; via Upolu Point; INT Upolu Point 349 deg. and Maui, HI, 081 deg. radials; to Maui. * * * * *

   V-15 [Revised]

   From INT South Kauai, HI, 288 deg. radial and long. 162 deg.37'11'' W., via South Kauai; Lihue, HI; INT Lihue 121 deg. and Honolulu, HI, 269 deg. radials; Honolulu; Koko Head, HI; Molokai, HI, Maui, HI, INT Maui 096 deg. and Hilo, HI, 336( radials; Hilo to INT Hilo 099 deg. radial and long. 151 deg.53'00'' W. * * * * *

   V-17 [Revised]

   From INT Lanai, HI, 106 deg. and Maui, HI, 197 deg. radials; Maui. From INT Koko Head, HI, 071 deg. and Maui 347 deg. radials; to INT Maui 347 deg. and Lihue, HI, 065 deg. radials. * * * * *

   V-22 [Revised]

   From Molokai, HI, via INT Molokai 082 deg. and Maui, HI, 329 deg. radials; Maui; INT Maui 096 deg. and Hilo, HI, 321 deg. radials; Hilo; to INT Hilo 078 deg. radial and long. 152 deg.14'00'' W. * * * * *

   Issued in Washington, DC, on May 27, 1999. Reginald C. Matthews, Acting Program Director for Air Traffic Airspace Management.

   [FR Doc. 99-14078Filed6-2-99; 8:45 am]

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