[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 216 (Thursday, November 8, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 63101-63102]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-21825]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2005-20551; Airspace Docket No. 04-AWP-8]
RIN 2120-AA66
Revision of VOR Federal Airway 363; CA
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action revises VOR Federal Airway 363 (V-363) between the
Mission Bay, CA, Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air
Navigation (VORTAC) and the Pomona, CA, VORTAC. Specifically, the FAA
is making this realignment to provide a southwestern route structure to
circumnavigate the Camp Pendleton, CA, range complex.
DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, February 14, 2008. 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 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:
Background
On March 14, 2005, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to revise VOR Federal Airway V-363
between the Mission Bay, CA, and the Pomona, CA, VORTAC (70 FR 12428).
On May 25, 2005, the FAA published in the Federal Register a correction
to the NPRM due to an incomplete description (70 FR 30036). Interested
parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the proposal. Two comments were
received.
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association stated the realignment
of V-363 will provide an available route for circumnavigating the Camp
Pendleton range complex by providing a more direct route that will have
a positive impact on general aviation. One commentor disagreed with the
revision to V-363, pointing out that the revised routing was incorrect
and the proposal had not been presented to the Southern California
Users Group (SCAUWG). A correction to the NPRM with revised routing was
published on May 25, 2005, correcting the error in the V-363
description. The proposal had been presented to the SCAUWG and it was
determined that the revised routing of V-363 would provide a more
direct routing and assist general aviation pilots in the Southern
California. With the exception of editorial changes, this amendment is
the same as that published in the correction to the NPRM.
Domestic VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) of
FAA Order 7400.9R dated August 15, 2007, and effective September 15,
2007, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Federal
airways listed in this document will be published subsequently in the
Order.
The Rule
The FAA is amending Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 to revise VOR Federal Airway 363 (V-363) between the Mission
Bay, CA, Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air
Navigation (VORTAC) and the Pomona, CA, VORTAC. Specifically, the FAA
is making this realignment to provide a southwestern route structure to
circumnavigate the Camp Pendleton, CA, range complex.
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 revises VOR Federal Airway V-363 in California.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,'' paragraph 311a. 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
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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(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways.
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V-363 [Revised]
From Mission Bay, CA; INT Mission Bay, CA, 341[deg] and Santa
Catalina, CA, 103[deg] radials; to INT Santa Catalina, CA, 103[deg]
and Mission Bay, CA, 327[deg] radials; to INT Mission Bay, CA,
327[deg] and El Toro, CA, 172[deg] radials; to El Toro, CA; to INT
El Toro, CA, 339[deg] and Pomona, CA, 179[deg] radials; to Pomona,
CA.
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Issued in Washington, DC, October 31, 2007.
Paul Gallant,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
[FR Doc. E7-21825 Filed 11-7-07; 8:45 am]
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