VOR Federal airways,

[Federal Register: September 7, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 172)]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 98-AGL-371]

Realignment of Federal Airway; Rochester, MN

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This action realigns Federal Airway 411 (V-411) in the vicinity of Rochester, MN. The FAA is taking this action to support the revision of several standard terminal arrival routes (STAR). This action will enhance the management of air traffic operations, and allow for better utilization of navigable airspace in the Rochester, MN, area.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, November 4, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sheri Edgett Baron, 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

As a result of an airspace review, on January 25, 1999, the FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 71 to realign V-411 in the vicinity of Rochester, MN (64 FR 3665). The proposal was in support of a realignment of several STAR, which in turn required the modification of V-411 in the vicinity of Rochester, MN.

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 amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) realign V-411 in the vicinity of Rochester, MN. The FAA is taking this action due to the realignment of several STAR, which necessitates the modification of V-411 by 4 degrees. This action will enhance the management of air traffic operations, and allow for better utilization of navigable airspace in the vicinity of the Rochester, MN, area.

Domestic VOR Federal airways are published in Section 6010(a) 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 Federal airway listed in this document will be published subsequently in the order.

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 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.

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--VOR Federal Airways

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   V-411 [Revised]

   From Lone Rock, WI; via Waukon, IA; Rochester, MN; INT Rochester 315 deg. and Farmington, MN, 184 deg. radials; Farmington. * * * * *

   Issued in Washington, DC, on August 25, 1999. Reginald C. Matthews, Manager, Airspace and Rules Division.

   [FR Doc. 99-23155Filed9-3-99; 8:45 am]

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