[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 11 (Tuesday, January 18, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 2800]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-823]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2010-1263; Airspace Docket No. 10-AWP-17]


Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-2 and V-21; Hawaii

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends two VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal 
airway legal descriptions in the State of Hawaii. The FAA is taking 
this action to remove exclusions to restricted airspace areas that have 
been removed from the National Airspace System (NAS).

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, March 10, 2011. 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 7400.9 and 
publication of conforming amendments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken McElroy, Airspace Regulation and 
ATC Procedures Group, Office of Mission Support Services, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 
20591; telephone: (202) 267-8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History

    The FAA Honolulu Control Facility conducted a review of the 
facility airspace areas and found that two Federal Airways, V-2 and V-
21, contained exclusions to restricted airspace that was removed from 
the NAS several years ago. Accordingly, since this is an administrative 
change and does not involve a change in the boundaries, altitudes or 
operating procedures of this airspace, notice and public procedure 
under Title 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 by amending two VOR Federal Airways, V-2 and V-21, located in 
the State of Hawaii by removing all references to Restricted Area R-
3104A and R-3104B from the legal descriptions.
    Hawaiian VOR Federal Airways are listed in paragraph 6010(c) of FAA 
Order 7400.9U dated August 18, 2010, and effective September 15, 2010, 
which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Federal airways 
listed in this document will be revised 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 them operationally current. 
Therefore, this regulation: (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.
    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 amends two VOR Federal airways in Hawaii.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical 
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance 
with 311a, FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and 
Procedures.'' 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.

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, 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(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 7400.9U, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, signed August 18, 2010, and 
effective September 15, 2010, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6010(c) Hawaiian VOR Federal Airways.

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V-2 [Amend]

    From Honolulu, HI, via Lanai, HI; INT Lanai 106[deg] and Upolu 
Point, HI, 305[deg] radials; Upolu Point (4 miles N and 3 miles S of 
centerline); INT Upolu Point 093[deg] and Hilo, HI, 336[deg] 
radials; Hilo.
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V-21 [Amend]

    From Honolulu, HI, via INT Honolulu 182[deg] and Lanai, HI, 
289[deg] radials; Lanai; INT Lanai 106[deg] and Hilo, HI, 033[deg] 
radials; INT Upolu Point, HI, 093[deg] and Hilo 078[deg] radials; to 
INT Hilo 078[deg] and long. 152[deg]14[min]00[sec] W.

    Issued in Washington, DC on January 7, 2011.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace Regulation and ATC Procedures Group.
[FR Doc. 2011-823 Filed 1-14-11; 8:45 am]
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