Document ID: FAA-2010-1116-0001
Agency: faa
Document Type: Rule
Title: IFR Altitudes: Miscellaneous Amendments
Posted Date: 2010-11-02T04:00Z

[Federal Register: November 2, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 211)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
[Page 67210-67214]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 95

[Docket No. 30751; Amdt. No. 490]

 
IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This amendment adopts miscellaneous amendments to the required 
IFR (instrument flight rules) altitudes and changeover points for 
certain Federal airways, jet routes, or direct routes for which a 
minimum or maximum en route authorized IFR altitude is prescribed. This 
regulatory action is needed because of changes occurring in the 
National Airspace System. These changes are designed to provide for the 
safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace under instrument 
conditions in the affected areas.

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, November 18, 2010.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Harry Hodges, Flight Procedure 
Standards Branch (AMCAFS-420), Flight Technologies and Programs 
Division, Flight Standards Service, Federal Aviation Administration, 
Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma 
City, OK 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box 25082 Oklahoma City, OK 73125) 
telephone: (405) 954-4164.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This amendment to part 95 of the Federal 
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 95) amends, suspends, or revokes IFR 
altitudes governing the operation of all aircraft in flight over a 
specified route or any portion of that route, as well as the changeover 
points (COPs) for Federal airways, jet routes, or direct routes as 
prescribed in part 95.

The Rule

    The specified IFR altitudes, when used in conjunction with the 
prescribed changeover points for those routes, ensure navigation aid 
coverage that is adequate for safe flight operations and free of 
frequency interference. The reasons and circumstances that create the 
need for this amendment involve matters of flight safety and 
operational efficiency in the National Airspace System, are related to 
published aeronautical charts that are essential to the user, and 
provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace. In 
addition, those various reasons or circumstances require making this 
amendment effective before the next scheduled charting and publication 
date of the flight information to assure its timely availability to the 
user. The effective date of this amendment reflects those 
considerations. In view of the close and immediate relationship between 
these regulatory changes and safety in air commerce, I find that notice 
and public procedure before adopting this amendment are impracticable 
and contrary to the public interest and that good cause exists for 
making the amendment effective in less than 30 days.

Conclusion

    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. 
It, therefore--(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. For the same reason, the FAA 
certifies that this amendment 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 95

    Airspace, Navigation (air).

    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 22, 2010.
John M. Allen,
Director, Flight Standards Service.

Adoption of the Amendment

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Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, part 95 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 
95) is amended as follows effective at 0901 UTC, November 18, 2010.
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1. The authority citation for part 95 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40106, 40113, 40114, 40120, 
44502, 44514, 44719, 44721.

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2. Part 95 is amended to read as follows:

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             Revisions to IFR Altitudes & Changeover Points
            [Amendment 490 Effective Date November 18, 2010]
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               From                           To                 MEA
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             Sec.   95.1001 Direct Routes-U.S. Color Routes
       Sec.   95.6138 Blue Federal Airway B38 is Amended to Delete
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HAINES, AK NDB...................  U.S. CANADIAN BORDER....        10000
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                     From                                         To                        MEA          MAA
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                                     Sec.   95.3000 Low Altitude RNAV Routes
                            Sec.   95.3225 RNAV Route T225 is Amended To Read in Part
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TANANA, AK VOR/DME............................  REEBA, AK FIX.........................         4000        17500
REEBA, AK FIX.................................  *FAIRBANKS, AK VORTAC.................         5000        17500
    *4700--MCA FAIRBANKS, AK VORTAC, W BND
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                            Sec.   95.3229 RNAV Route T229 is Amended To Read in Part
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*FAIRBANKS, AK VORTAC.........................  REEBA, AK FIX.........................         5000        17500
    *4700--MCA FAIRBANKS, AK VORTAC, W BND....
REEBA, AK FIX.................................  TANANA, AK VOR/DME....................         4000        17500
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               From                           To                 MEA
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                    Sec.   95.6001 VICTOR ROUTES-U.S.
    Sec.   95.6003 Vor Federal Airway V3, is Amended To Read in Part
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DOLPHIN, FL VORTAC......  FORT                    2100
                                    LAUDERDALE, FL VOR/DME.
    FORT LAUDERDALE R-
     213 UNUSABLE, USE DOLPHIN R-
     037.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL VOR/  PALM BEACH, FL          2000
 DME.                               VORTAC.
    FORT LAUDERDALE R-
     006 USUSABLE, USE PALM BEACH
     R-189.
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     Sec.   95.6008 VOR Federal Airway V8 is Amended To Read in Part
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GRAND JUNCTION, CO VOR/DME.......  *SQUAT, CO FIX..........      **10500
    *11700--MRA..................
    *11700--MCA SQUAT, CO FIX, NE
     BND.
    **9600--MOCA.................
*SQUAT, CO FIX...................  RIFLE, CO VOR/DME.......        13200
    *11700--MCA SQUAT, CO FIX, NE
     BND.
RIFLE, CO VOR/DME................  KREMMLING, CO VOR/DME...        13400
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    Sec.   95.6056 VOR Federal Airway V56 is Amended To Read in Part
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FAYETTEVILLE, NC VOR/DME.........  *ROZBO, NC FIX..........         2000
    *3100--MRA...................
*ROZBO, NC FIX...................  WALLO, NC FIX...........         2000
    *3100--MRA...................
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    Sec.   95.6063 VOR Federal Airway V63 is Amended To Read in Part
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WAUSAU, WI VORTAC.......  RHINEL        *4000
                                    ANDER, WI VORTAC.
    *4000--GNSS MEA..............
     WAUSAU R-005
     UNUSABLE BYD 10 NM. GNSS
     REQUIRED BEYOND 10 NM.
     RHINELANDE
     R R-185 UNUSABLE BYD 10 NM.
     GNSS REQUIRED BEYOND 10 NM.
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    Sec.   95.6133 VOR Federal Airway V133 is Amended To Read in Part
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BARRETTS MOUNTAIN, NC VOR/DME....  MULBE, NC FIX...........         5400
MULBE, NC FIX....................  STOVE, VA FIX...........         7200
STOVE, VA FIX....................  PINEE, WV FIX...........       *13000
    *7000--MOCA..................
    *7000--GNSS MEA..............
PINEE, WV FIX....................  CHARLESTON, WV VORTAC...        *7000
    *5000--MOCA..................
    *5000--GNSS MEA..............
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   Sec.   95.6140 VOR Federal Airway V140 is Amended To Read in Part
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*KENYA, WV FIX...................  BLUEFIELD, WV VORTAC....         5400

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    *13000--MRA..................
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   Sec.   95.6177 VOR Federal Airway V177 is Amended To Read in Part
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WAUSAU, WI VORTAC.......  BAITS, WI FIX...........        *4500
    *3600--MOCA..................
    *4500--GNSS MEA..............
     WAUSAU R-310
     UNUSABLE BYD 10 NM, GNSS
     REQUIRED BYD 10 NM.
BAITS, WI FIX....................  HAYWARD, WI VOR/DME.....       *10000
    *3100--MOCA..................
    *10000--GNSS MEA.............
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   Sec.   95.6187 VOR Federal Airway V187 is Amended To Read in Part
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ROCK SPRINGS, WY VOR/DME.........  RIVERTON, WY VOR/DME....       *12000
    *10000--MOCA.................
    *10000--GNSS MEA.............
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   Sec.   95.6197 VOR Federal Airway V197 is Amended To Read in Part
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PARADISE, CA VORTAC..............  POMONA, CA              4500
                                    VORTAC.
    MTA V264 E TO V197
     NW 11800.
POMONA, CA VORTAC................  *HASSA, CA FIX..........         6500
    *10000--MCA HASSA, CA FIX, NW
     BND.
HASSA, CA FIX....................  *PALMDALE, CA VORTAC....        10500
    *8700--MCA PALMDALE, CA
     VORTAC, SE BND.
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   Sec.   95.6216 VOR Federal Airway V216 Is Amended To Read In Part
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JANESVILLE, WI VOR/DME..  WIPED, WI FIX...........        *3000
    *GNSS MEA, GNSS REQUIRED.....
    JANESVILLE R-073
     UNSUABLE, GNSS REQUIRED.
WIPED, WI FIX....................  PETTY, WI FIX...........        *4000
    *GNSS MEA, GNSS REQUIRED.....
PETTY, WI FIX....................  SQUIB, MI FIX...........        *7000
    *GNSS MEA, GNSS REQUIRED.....
SQUIB, MI FIX....................  MUSKEGON, MI VORTAC.....        *4000
    *3000--GNSS MEA..............
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   Sec.   95.6220 VOR Federal Airway V220 is Amended To Read in Part
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SLOLM, CO FIX....................  RIFLE, CO VOR/DME.......        12400
RIFLE, CO VOR/DME................  MEEKER, CO VOR/DME......        12400
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   Sec.   95.6223 VOR Federal Airway V223 is Amended To Read in Part
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*HANEY, VA FIX...................  FLUKY, VA FIX...........         2600
    *7000--MRA...................
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   Sec.   95.6259 VOR Federal Airway V259 Is Amended To Read in Part
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GRAND STRAND, SC VORTAC..........  *CLETA, SC FIX..........         2000
    *3000--MRA...................
*CLETA, SC FIX...................  FLORENCE, SC VORTAC.....         2000
    *3000--MRA...................
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   Sec.   95.6286 VOR Federal Airway V286 is Amended To Read in Part
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ELKINS, WV VORTAC.......  DERIN, WV FIX...........         5700
    ELKINS R-105
     UNUSABLE BYD 32 BLW 9000.
DERIN, WV FIX....................  TEAKK, VA FIX...........        *9000
    *6900--MOCA..................
    *6900--GNSS MEA..............
TEAKK, VA FIX....................  CASANOVA, VA VORTAC.....        *6500
    *5800--MOCA..................
    *5800--GNSS MEA..............
CASANOVA, VA VORTAC..............  FLUKY, VA FIX...........        *3000
    *2300--MOCA..................
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    Sec.   95.6328 VOR Federal Airway V328 is Amended To Read in Part
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SNAKY, WY FIX....................  CELIA, CO FIX...........       *12000
    *10000--GNSS MEA

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CELIA, CO FIX....................  HAYDEN, CO VOR/DME......        10000
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   Sec.   95.6345 VOR Federal Airway V345 is Amended To Read in Part
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HAYWARD, WI VOR/DME.....  *GRASS, WI FIX..........      **10000
    *6000--MRA...................
    *10000--MCA GRASS, WI FIX, SW
     BND.
    **3000--MOCA.................
    **4000--GNSS MEA.............
     HAYWARD UNUSABLE
     BELOW 10000.
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   Sec.   95.6374 VOR Federal Airway V374 is Amended To Read in Part
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*GAYEL, NY FIX .........  BINGHAMTON, NY VORTAC...       **6000
    *5500--MRA...................
    **4300--MOCA.................
    **GNSS MEA, GNSS REQUIRED....
     BINGHAMTON R-129
     UNUSABLE. GNSS REQUIRED.
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   Sec.   95.6375 VOR Federal Airway V375 is Amended To Read in Part
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*HANEY, VA FIX...................  FLUKY, VA FIX...........         2600
    *7000--MRA...................
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   Sec.   95.6519 VOR Federal Airway V519 is Amended To Read in Part
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GLADE SPRING, VA VOR/DME.........  *TELOC, VA FIX..........         6900
    *13000--MRA..................
*TELOC, VA FIX...................  BLUEFIELD, WV VORTAC....         6100
    *13000--MRA..................
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Sec.   95.6440 Alaska VOR Federal Airway V440 is Amended To Read in Part

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U.S. CANADIAN BORDER.............  LATCH, AK FIX...........       *12000
    *4200--MOCA..................
    *8000--GNSS MEA..............
LATCH, AK FIX....................  BIORKA ISLAND, AK VORTAC
                                   NW BND..................         4500
                                   SW BND..................        12000
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Sec.   95.6488 Alaska VOR Federal Airway V488 is Amended To Read in Part

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TANANA, AK VOR/DME...............  *REEBA, AK FIX..........
                                   E BND...................       **7000
                                   W BND...................       **4000
    *7000--MRA...................
    **4000--MOCA.................
*REEBA, AK FIX...................  GOLLY, AK FIX...........       **7000
    *7000--MRA...................
    **5000--MOCA.................
GOLLY, AK FIX....................  *FAIRBANKS, AK VORTAC...         5000
    *4700--MCA FAIRBANKS, AK
     VORTAC, W BND.
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Sec.   95.6531 Alaska VOR Federal Airway V531 is Amended To Read in Part

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*FAIRBANKS, AK VORTAC............  GOLLY, AK FIX...........         5000
    *4700--MCA FAIRBANKS, AK
     VORTAC, W BND.
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                     From                                         To                        MEA          MAA
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                                            Sec.   95.7001 JET ROUTES
                            Sec.   95.7095 Jet Route J95 is Amended To Read in Part
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DEER PARK, NY VOR/DME.........................  GAYEL, NY FIX.........................        18000        45000
GAYEL, NY FIX.................................  BINGHAMTON, NY VORTAC........       *18000        45000
    *GNSS MEA, GNSS REQUIRED..................
    BINGHAMTON R-129 UNUSABLE. GNSS
     REQUIRED.
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                            Airway Segment                                          Changeover Points
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                 From                                 To                  Distance               From
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                               Sec.   95.8003 VOR Federal Airway Changeover Points
                                    V7 is Amended to Modify Changeover Point
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SEMINOLE, FL VORTAC...................  WIREGRASS, AL VORTAC..........           53  SEMINOLE
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                                ALASKA V440 is Amended to Modify Changeover Point
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SANDSPIT, VORTAC......................  BIORKA ISLAND, AK VORTAC......          119  SANDSPIT
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                               ALASKA V488 is Amended to Modify Changeover Point
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TANANA, AK VOR/DME....................  FAIRBANKS, AK VORTAC..........           40  TANANA
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                                   Sec.   95.8005 Jet Routes Changeover Points
                                    J501 is Amended to Add Changeover Point
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SANDSPIT, VORTAC......................  BIORKA ISLAND, AK VORTAC......           99  SANDSPIT
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