[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 11 (Thursday, January 18, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 2182-2183]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-600]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2006-24926; Airspace Docket No. 06-ASW-1]
RIN 2120-AA66


Establishment, Modification and Revocation of VOR Federal 
Airways; East Central United States

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes 14 VOR Federal Airways (V-176, V-383, 
V-396, V-406, V-410, V-418, V-426, V-486, V-416, V-467, V-542, V-584, 
V-586, and V-609); modifies 12 VOR Federal Airways (V-14, V-26, V-40, 
V-72, V-75, V-90, V-96, V-103, V-116, V-297, V-435, and V-526); and 
revokes one VOR Federal Airway (V-42) over the East Central United 
States in support of the Midwest Airspace Enhancement Plan (MASE). It 
should be noted that the FAA is withdrawing the proposal to establish 
VOR Federal Airway V-414 and delaying action to establish V-65 and 
modify V-133. Additionally, editorial changes are made to route numbers 
and the order of route elements for V-176, V-383, V-410, V-426, V-467, 
and V-486. The FAA is taking this action to enhance safety and to 
improve the efficient use of the navigable airspace assigned to the 
Chicago, Cleveland, and Indianapolis Air Route Traffic Control Centers 
(ARTCC).

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, March 15, 2007. 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: Steve Rohring, Airspace and Rules, 
Office of System Operations Airspace and AIM, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; 
telephone: (202) 267-8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On June 16, 2006, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice of proposed rulemaking to establish 16 VOR Federal Airways (V-
65, V-176, V-383, V-396, V-406, V-410, V-414, V-416, V-418, V-426, V-
467, V-486, V-542, V-584, V-586, and V-609); modify 13 VOR Federal 
Airways (V-14, V-26, V-40, V-72, V-75, V-90, V-96, V-103, V-116, V-133, 
V-297, V-435, and V-526); and revoke one VOR Federal Airway (V-42) (71 
FR 34854).
    Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking 
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were 
received objecting to the proposal.
    Subsequent to the issuance of the notice, the FAA decided to 
withdraw the proposal to establish V-414 because further evaluation 
revealed that the route did not intersect United States airspace. 
Additionally, the FAA elected not to include the establishment V-65 and 
modification of V-133 in this action; these proposed airways will be 
addressed in a future final rule.
    It should be noted that, due to format requirements, editorial 
changes were made to some of the route numbers and route descriptions 
listed in the notice of proposed rulemaking. Specifically, V-176 was 
renumbered as V-383 and V-383 was renumbered as V-176. Also, the order 
of route elements was reversed in the descriptions for V-383 (proposed 
as V-176), V-410, V-426, V-467, and V-486.
    VOR Federal Airways are published in paragraph 6010 of FAA Order 
7400.9P dated September 1, 2006, and effective September 15, 2006, 
which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The VOR Federal 
Airways listed in this document will be published subsequently in the 
Order.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 to establish 14 VOR Federal Airways (V-176, V-383, V-396, V-
406, V-410, V-418, V-426, V-486, V-416, V-467, V-542, V-584, V-586, and 
V-609); modify 12 VOR Federal Airways (V-14, V-26, V-40, V-72, V-75, V-
90, V-96, V-103, V-116, V-297, V-435, and V-526); and revoke one VOR 
Federal Airway (V-42) over the East Central United States within the 
airspace assigned to the Chicago, Cleveland, and Indianapolis ARTCCs. 
This action enhances safety and facilitates the more flexible and 
efficient use of the navigable airspace. Further, this action enhances 
the management of aircraft operations within the Chicago, Cleveland, 
and Indianapolis ARTCCs' areas of responsibility.
    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.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical 
exclusion under the National Environment Policy Act in accordance with 
311a and 311b., FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies 
and Procedures''. This airspace action is not expected to cause

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any potentially significant environment impacts, and no extraordinary 
circumstances exist that warrant preparation of environmental 
assessment.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

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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 7400.9P, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated September 1, 2006, 
and effective September 15, 2006, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6010 VOR Federal Airways.

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V-14 [Revised]

    From Chisum, NM, via Lubbock, TX; Childress, TX; Hobart, OK; 
Will Rogers, OK; INT Will Rogers 052[deg] and Tulsa, OK 246[deg] 
radials; Tulsa; Neosho, MO; Springfield, MO; Vichy, MO; INT Vichy 
067[deg] and St. Louis, MO, 225[deg] radials; Vandalia, IL; Terre 
Haute, IN; Brickyard, IN; Muncie, IN; Findlay, OH; INT Findlay 
079[deg] and DRYER, OH, 240[deg] radials; DRYER; Jefferson, OH; 
Erie, PA; Dunkirk, NY; Buffalo, NY; Geneseo, NY; Georgetown, NY; INT 
Georgetown 093[deg] and Albany, NY, 270[deg] radials; Albany, NY; 
INT Albany 084[deg] and Gardner, MA, 284[deg] radials; Gardner; to 
Norwich, CT.

V-26 [Revised]

    From Blue Mesa, CO, via Montrose, CO; 13 miles, 112 MSL, 131 
MSL; Grand Junction, CO; Meeker, CO; Cherokee, WY; Muddy Mountain, 
WY; 14 miles 12 AGL, 37 miles 75 MSL, 84 miles 90 MSL, 17 miles 12 
AGL; Rapid City, SD; Philip, SD; Pierre, SD; Huron, SD; Redwood 
Falls, MN; Farmington, MN; Eau Claire, WI; Waussau, WI; Green Bay, 
WI; INT Green Bay 116[deg] and White Cloud, MI 302[deg] radials; 
White Cloud; Lansing, MI; Salem, MI; Detroit, MI; INT Detroit 
138[deg] and DRYER, OH, 309[deg] radials; DRYER. The airspace within 
Canada is excluded.

V-40 [Revised]

    From DRYER, OH; Briggs, OH; INT Briggs 077[deg] and Youngstown, 
OH, 177[deg] radials.

V-72 [Revised]

    From Razorback, AR, Dogwood, MO; INT Dogwood 058[deg] and 
Maples, MO 236[deg] radials; Maples; Farmington, MO; Centralia, IL; 
Bible Grove, IL; Mattoon, IL; to Bloomington, IL.

V-75 [Revised]

    From Morgantown, WV; Bellaire, OH; Briggs, OH; DRYER, OH; INT 
DRYER 325[deg] and Waterville, OH, 062[deg] radials.

V-90 [Revised]

    From Salem, MI; INT Salem 092[deg] and Dunkirk, NY 260[deg] 
radials; Dunkirk. The airspace within Canada is excluded.

V-96 [Revised]

    From Brickyard, IN; Kokomo, IN; Fort Wayne, IN; INT Fort Wayne 
071[deg] and Detroit, MI, 211[deg] radials; to Detroit.

V-116 [Revised]

    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; Jackson; INT Jackson 089[deg] and 
Salem, MI, 252[deg] radials; Salem; Windsor, ON, Canada; INT Windsor 
095[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-103 [Revised]

    From Chesterfield, SC; Greensboro, NC; Roanoke, VA; Elkins, WV; 
Clarksburg, WV; Bellaire, OH; INT Bellaire 327[deg] and Akron, OH, 
181[deg] radials; Akron; INT Akron 325[deg] and Detroit, MI, 
100[deg] radials; Detroit; Pontiac, MI, to Lansing, MI. The airspace 
within Canada is excluded.

V-297 [Revised]

    From Johnstown, PA; INT Johnstown 320[deg] and Clarion, PA, 
176[deg] radials; INT Johnstown 315[deg] and Clarion, PA, 222[deg] 
radials; INT Clarion 269[deg] and Youngstown, OH 116[deg] radials; 
Akron, OH; INT Akron 305[deg] and Waterville, OH 062[deg] radials. 
The airspace within Canada is excluded.

V-435 [Revised]

    From Rosewood, OH; INT Rosewood 050[deg] and DRYER, OH, 240[deg] 
radials; to DRYER.

V-526 [Revised]

    From Northbrook, IL; INT Northbrook 095[deg] and Gipper, MI, 
310[deg] radials; to Gipper.

V-42 [Revoked]

V-176 [New]

    From Carleton, MI; INT Carleton 097[deg] and Chardon, OH, 
294[deg] radials; INT Chardon 294[deg] and Dryer, OH 357[deg] 
radials. The airspace within Canada is excluded.

V-383 [New]

    From Rosewood, OH; INT Rosewood 023[deg] and Detroit, MI 
178[deg] radials; to Detroit.

V-396 [New]

    From Windsor, ON, Canada; INT Windsor 095[deg] and Chardon, OH, 
320[deg] radials; to Chardon. The airspace within Canada is 
excluded.

V-406 [New]

    From Salem, MI; INT Salem 092[deg] and London, ON, Canada, 
205[deg] radials; London. The airspace within Canada is excluded.

V-410 [New]

    From Pontiac, MI; INT Pontiac 085[deg] and London, ON, Canada 
252[deg] radials; to London. The airspace within Canada is excluded.

V-416 [New]

    From Rosewood, OH, INT Rosewood 041[deg] and Mansfield, OH, 
262[deg] radials; Mansfield; INT Mansfield 045[deg] and Sandusky, 
OH, 107[deg] radials.

V-418 [New]

    From Salem, MI; INT Salem 092[deg] and Jamestown, NY, 275[deg] 
radials; to Jamestown. The airspace within Canada is excluded.

V-426 [New]

    From Carleton, MI; INT Carleton 156[deg] and Dryer, OH 260[deg] 
radials; to Dryer.

V-467 [New]

    From Richmond, IN; Waterville, OH; Detroit, MI.

V-486 [New]

    From INT Akron, OH, 316[deg] and Chardon, OH, 260[deg] radials; 
Chardon; INT Chardon, 074[deg] and Jamestown, NY, 238[deg] radials; 
Jamestown.

V-542 [New]

    From Rosewood, OH, INT Rosewood 041[deg] and Mansfield, OH, 
262[deg] radials; Mansfield; INT Mansfield 098[deg] and Akron, OH, 
233[deg] radials; Akron; Youngstown, OH; Tidioute, PA; Bradford, PA; 
INT Bradford 078[deg] and Elmira, NY, 252[deg] radials; Elmira; 
Binghampton, NY; Rockdale, NY; Albany, NY; Cambridge, NY; INT 
Cambridge 063[deg] and Lebanon, NH, 214[deg] radials; to Lebanon.

V-584 [New]

    From Waterville, OH; INT Waterville 113[deg] and DRYER, OH 
260[deg] radials; to DRYER.

V-586 [New]

    From INT Kansas City, MO 077[deg] and Napoleon, MO, 005[deg] 
radials, via Macon, MO; Quincy, IL; Peoria, IL; Pontiac, IL; Joliet, 
IL.

V-609 [New]

    From Saginaw, MI; INT Saginaw 353[deg] and Pellston, MI, 
164[deg] radials; to Pellston.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on January 9, 2007.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules.
[FR Doc. E7-600 Filed 1-17-07; 8:45 am]
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