[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 239 (Friday, December 12, 1997)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 65358-65359]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-32572]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 97-ANM-9]
RIN 2120-AA66


Modifications of the Legal Descriptions of Federal Airways in the 
Vicinity of Colorado Springs, CO

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies the legal descriptions of Federal Airways 
V-19, V-81, v-83, and V-108 by replacing the words ``Colorado Springs'' 
with the words ``Black Forest'' wherever they appear. The name of the 
Colorado Springs, CO, Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/
Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) facility will be changed to the Black 
Forest, CO, VORTAC concurrently with the effective date of this rule. 
This action ensures that the legal descriptions of the affected airways 
will reflect the name change of the VORTAC.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, February 26, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken McElroy, 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:

The Rule

    This action amends 14 CFR part 71 (part 71) by changing the legal 
descriptions of four Federal airways that have ``Colorado Springs 
VORTAC'' included as part of their route structure. Currently, the 
Colorado Springs VORTAC and the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport have 
the same name. FAA Order 7400.2D states that a navigational aid with 
the same name as the airport should be located on the airport. This 
action reflects the name change, where necessary, of the Colorado 
Springs VORTAC, which is not located on the airport. The fact that the 
VORTAC is approximately 9 NM north of the airport has caused confusion 
among users because the VORTAC and the airport are not collocated. To 
eliminate the confusion, the Colorado Springs VORTAC will be renamed 
the ``Black Forest VORTAC,'' and all the airways with ``Colorado 
Springs VORTAC'' included in their legal descriptions will be amended 
to reflect the name change. The effective date changing the name of the 
VORTAC will coincide with this rulemaking action.
    Since this action merely involves a change in the legal 
descriptions of four Federal airways, and does not involve a change in 
the dimensions or operating requirements of the airways, I find that 
notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary. 
Domestic VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) of FAA 
Order 7400.9E, dated September 10, 1997, and effective September 16, 
1997, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The airways 
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 them operationally current. 
Therefore this regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory 
action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not

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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 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 7400.9E, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated September 10, 1997, and effective September 16, 
1997, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6010(a)--Domestic VOR Federal Airways

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V-19  [Revised]

    From Newman, TX, via INT Newman 286 deg. and Truth or 
Consequences, NM, 159 deg. radials; Truth or Consequences; INT Truth 
or Consequences 028 deg. and Socorro, NM, 189 deg. radials; Socorro; 
Albuquerque, NM; INT Albuquerque 036 deg. and Santa Fe, NM, 245 deg. 
radials; Santa Fe; Las Vegas, NM; Cimarron, NM; Pueblo, CO; Black 
Forest, CO; INT Black Forest 036 deg.T(023 deg.M) and Gill, CO, 
149 deg. radials; Gill; Cheyenne, WY; Muddy Mountain, WY; 5 miles, 
45 miles 71 MSL, Crazy Woman, WY; Sheridan, WY; Billings, MT; 38 
miles 72 MSL, INT Billings 347 deg. and Lewistown, MT, 104 deg. 
radials; Lewistown; INT Lewistown 322 deg. and Havre, MT, 226 deg. 
radials; to Havre.
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V-81  [Revised]

    From Chihuahua, Mexico, via Marfa, TX; Fort Stockton, TX; 
Midland, TX; Lubbock, TX; Plainview, TX; Amarillo, TX; Dalhart, TX; 
Tobe, CO; Pueblo, CO; Black Forest, CO; Jeffco, CO; Cheyenne, WY; 
Scottsbluff, NE; to Chadron, NE. The airspace outside the United 
States is excluded.
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V-83  [Revised]

    From Carlsbad, NM, via Chisum, NM; 40 miles 85 MSL Corona, NM; 
Otto, NM; Santa Fe, NM; Taos, NM; Alamosa, CO; INT Alamosa 074 deg. 
and Pueblo, CO, 191 deg. radials; Pueblo; INT Pueblo 002 deg. and 
Black Forest, CO, 153 deg.T(140 deg.M) radials; to Black Forest.
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V-108  [Revised]

    From Santa Rosa, CA, via Scaggs Island, CA; INT Scaggs Island 
131 deg. and Concord, CA, 276 deg. radials; 7 miles wide (4 miles N. 
and 3 miles S. of centerline), Concord; Linden, CA. From Meeker, CO; 
via Red Table, CO; Black Forest, CO; 74 miles, 65 MSL, Goodland, KS; 
Hill City, KS.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on December 2, 1997.
Reginald C. Matthews,
Acting Program Director for Air Traffic Airspace Management.
[FR Doc. 97-32572 Filed 12-11-97; 8:45 am]
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