[Federal Register: October 10, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 195)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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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 modifies VOR Federal Airway, V-133 over the East
Central United States in support of the Midwest Airspace Enhancement
Plan (MASE). 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, December 20, 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
Group, 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 15, 2007, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) (72 FR 33168) to
modify the description for V-133 published in a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) issued on June 16, 2006 (71 FR 34854). In a final
rule published in the Federal Register, January 18, 2007 (72 FR 2182),
V-133 was deferred because the suggested routing proposed in the NPRM
did not pass flight check. 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.
VOR Federal Airways are published in paragraph 6010 of FAA Order
7400.9R dated August 15, 2006 and effective September 15, 2007, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The VOR Federal Airway
listed in this document will be published subsequently in that Order.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 to modify V-133 over the East Central United States. 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.
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 modifies VOR Federal Airway V-133 in the Eastern Central United
States.
Environmental Review
The FAA has reviewed the above referenced proposed action and
determined it is categorically excluded from further environmental
documentation according to FAA Order 1050.1E, Environmental Impacts:
Policies and Procedures, in accordance with paragraphs 311a.
Additionally, the implementation of this action will not result in any
extraordinary circumstances in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E,
paragraph 304.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
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 7400.9R,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 15, 2007, and
effective September 15, 2007, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6010--VOR Federal Airways.
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V-133 [Revised]
From INT Charlotte, NC, 305[deg] and Barretts Mountain, NC,
197[deg] radials; Barrets Mountain; Charleston, WV; Zanesville, OH;
Tiverton, OH; Mansfield, OH; Sandusky, OH; INT Sandusky 342[deg] and
Detroit, MI 138[deg] radials; Detroit; Salem, MI; INT Salem 346[deg]
and Saginaw, MI 160[deg] radials; Saginaw; Traverse City, MI;
Escanaba, MI; Sawyer, MI; Houghton, MI; Thunder Bay, ON, Canada;
International Falls, MN; to Red Lake, ON, Canada. The airspace
within Canada is excluded.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on September 27, 2007.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
[FR Doc. E7-19745 Filed 10-9-07; 8:45 am]
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