[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 130 (Thursday, July 8, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 39149-39150]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-16471]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2009-0248; Airspace Docket No. 09-AWP-2]
RIN 2120-AA66
Establishment of VOR Federal Airway V-625; Arizona
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action establishes VOR Federal Airway V-625 between the
Nogales, AZ, VHF Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC)
and the ULAPI, AZ, intersection. Specifically, the FAA is taking this
action to establish a coordination point to facilitate border crossing
flights between Mexico and the United States.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, September 23, 2010. 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.
History
On April 20, 2009, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish VOR Federal Airway V-
625 in Arizona, (74 FR 17911). Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on
this proposal to the FAA. No comments were received in response to the
NPRM. This amendment is the same as that proposed in the NPRM.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by establishing VOR Federal Airway V-625 between the Nogales,
AZ, VORTAC and the intersection of the ULAPI, AZ, fix. Mexico is
establishing a new airway, and this action will establish a
coordination point to facilitate border crossing flights between Mexico
and the United States.
Domestic VOR Federal Airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) of
FAA Order 7400.9T, signed August 27, 2009, and effective September 15,
2009, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Domestic
VOR Federal Airway 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 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 establishes a VOR Federal Airway in Arizona.
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: Polices and Procedures,
paragraph 311a.
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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 7400.9T,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, signed August 27, 2009, and
effective September 15, 2009, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways.
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V-625 [New]
From Nogales, AZ, to int Nogales 154[deg], excluding that
airspace in Mexico.
Issued in Washington, DC, June 25, 2010.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
[FR Doc. 2010-16471 Filed 7-7-10; 8:45 am]
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