[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 47 (Thursday, March 10, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 13083-13084]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-5057]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2011-0024; Airspace Docket No. 11-ASW-1]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment to VOR Federal Airway V-358; TX
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; technical amendment.
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SUMMARY: This action amends a final rule published by the FAA in the
Federal Register, that inadvertently extended VOR Federal airway V-358
to the wrong end point. This action reflects the correct end point and
coincides with the FAA's aeronautical database.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, May 5, 2011. 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: Colby Abbott, Airspace, Regulations
and ATC Procedures Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267-8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On October 16, 2000, the FAA published a final rule in the Federal
Register amending thirteen Federal airways in the vicinity of Dallas/
Fort Worth, TX (65 FR 61087). That action simplified the airway
structure and enhanced the management of aircraft operations in the
area. VOR Federal airway V-358 was one of the thirteen airways included
in the rule, changing its end point from Will Rogers, OK to Waco, TX.
On October 2, 2001, the FAA published a final rule in the Federal
Register realigning a portion of V-358 to prevent instrument flight
rules (IFR) aircraft navigating on the airway from encroaching on the
newly established Prohibited Area 49 (P-49), Crawford, TX (66 FR
50101). The realignment around P-49 was necessary to assist the United
States Secret Service in providing security for the President of the
United States and preventing IFR aircraft from flying through P-49.
However, the airway description contained in the rule inadvertently
extended the V-358 end
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point from Waco, TX, back to Will Rogers, OK.
On October 26, 2009, the FAA published a third final rule in the
Federal Register amending the V-358 airway description (74 FR 54896).
That rule renamed the Lampasas, TX, VHF omnidirectional range/tactical
air navigation (VORTAC) to Gooch Springs, TX, VORTAC. This was done to
avoid confusion since the Lampasas VORTAC and Lampasas Airport both
shared the same name and location identifier, but were not co-located.
Again, the airway end point error was over looked and V-358 was
published with an end point as Will Rogers, OK, instead of Waco, TX.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by correcting the end point in the legal description of V-358
from Will Rogers, OK, to Waco, TX. The rule reflects the end point
coinciding with the FAA's aeronautical database.
Since this is an administrative change, and does not affect the
dimensions, altitude, or operating requirements of that airspace,
notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
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 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.
Domestic VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) of
FAA Order 7400.9U, dated August 18, 2010, and effective September 15,
2010, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The domestic
Federal VOR airway listed in this document will be published
subsequently in the Order.
Environmental Review
There are no changes to the lateral limits. Therefore, the FAA has
determined that this action is not subject to environmental assessments
and procedures in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, Policies and
Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts, and the National
Environmental Policy 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, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS
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1. The authority citation for 14 CFR 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 the Federal
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9U, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 18, 2010, and effective September 15,
2010, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR federal airways.
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V-358 [Amended]
From San Antonio, TX, via Stonewall, TX; Gooch Springs, TX; INT
Gooch Springs 041[deg] and Waco, TX, 280[deg] radials; to Waco.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on March 2, 2011.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace, Regulations and ATC Procedures Group.
[FR Doc. 2011-5057 Filed 3-9-11; 8:45 am]
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