[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 129 (Wednesday, July 3, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 34722-34723]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-17038]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71
[Airspace Docket No. 93-ASW-4]
Alteration of VOR Federal Airways; TX
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This rule alters twelve Federal airways located in the
vicinity of Dallas, TX. This action, which supports the Dallas/Fort
Worth Metroplex Plan, is necessary due to the decommissioning of four
Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigation
(VORTAC) facilities and the commissioning of four new VORTAC's. In
addition, this action enhances the flow of air traffic, simplifies
routings, increases safety and reduces pilot/controller workload.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, October 10, 1996.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bil Nelson, Airspace and Rules
Division, ATA-400, Office of Air Traffic Airspace Management, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC
20591; telephone: (202) 267-8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
On June 27, 1995, the FAA proposed to amend Title 14 of the Code of
Federal Regulations part 71 (14 CFR part 71) to alter twelve Federal
airways located in the vicinity of Dallas, TX (60 FR 33159). Interested
parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking proceeding by
submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments
objecting to the proposal were received. Except for editorial changes,
this amendment is the same as that proposed in the notice. Domestic VOR
Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) of FAA Order 7400.9C
dated August 17, 1995, and effective September 16, 1995, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The airways listed in this
document will be published subsequently in the Order.
The Rule
This amendment to 14 CFR part 71 alters twelve Federal airways
located in the vicinity of Dallas, TX. The alterations to the airways
surrounding the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport, which
are essential to support the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex Plan, are
necessary because of the decommissioning of the existing Bridgeport,
Blue Ridge, Scurry and Action VORTAC's and the commissioning of the
Bowie, Bonham, Cedar Creek and Glen Rose VORTAC's. This action enhances
the flow of the air traffic, simplifies routings, increases safety, and
reduces pilot/controller workload.
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. Since this is a routine matter that
will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule 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 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--[AMENDED]
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; 14 CFR 11.69.
Sec. 71.1 [Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9C, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 17, 1995, and effective September 16,
1995, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways
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V-15 [Revised]
From Hobby, TX, via Navasota, TX; College Station, TX; Waco, TX;
Cedar Creek, TX; Bonham, TX; Ardmore, OK; Okmulgee, OK, to Neosho,
MO. From Sioux City, IA; INT Sioux City 340 deg. and Sioux Falls,
SD, 169 deg. radials; Sioux Falls; Huron, SD; Aberdeen, SD;
Bismarck, ND; to Minot, ND.
V-16 [Revised]
From Los Angeles, CA; Paradise, CA; Palm Springs, CA; Blythe, CA;
Buckeye, AZ; Phoenix, AZ; INT Phoenix 155 deg. and Stanfield, AZ,
105 deg. radials; Tucson, AZ; Cochise, AZ; Columbus, NM; El Paso,
TX; Salt Flat, TX; Wink, TX; Wink 066 deg. and Big Spring, TX,
260 deg. radials; Big Spring; Abilene, TX; Millsap, TX; Glen Rose,
TX; Cedar Creek, TX; Quitman, TX; Texarkana, AR; Pine Bluff, AR;
Holly Springs, MS; Jacks Creek, TN; Shelbyville, TN; Hinch Mountain,
TN; Volunteer, TN; Holston Mountain, TN; Pulaski, VA; Roanoke, VA;
Lynchburg, VA; Flat Rock, VA; Richmond, VA; INT Richmond 039 deg.
and Patuxent, MD, 228 deg. radials; Patuxent; Smyrna, DE; Cedar
Lake, NJ; Coyle, NJ; INT Coyle 036 deg. and Kennedy, NY, 209 deg.
radials; Kennedy; Deer Park, NY; Calverton, NY; Norwich, CT; Boston,
MA. The airspace within Mexico and the airspace below 2,000 feet MSL
outside the United States is excluded. The airspace within
Restricted Areas R-5002A, R-5002C, and R-5002D is excluded during
their times of use. The airspace within Restricted Areas R-4005 and
R-4006 is excluded.
V-17 [Revised]
From Brownsville, TX, via Harlingen, TX; McAllen, TX; 29 miles 12
AGL, 34 miles 25 MSL, 37 miles 12 AGL; Laredo, TX; Cotulla, TX; INT
Cotulla 046 deg. and San Antonio, TX, 198 deg. radials; San Antonio;
INT San Antonio 042 deg. and Austin, TX, 229 deg. radials; Austin;
Waco, TX; Glen Rose, TX; Milsap, TX; Bowie, TX; Duncan, OK; Will
Rogers, OK; Gage, OK; Garden City, KS; to Goodland, KS.
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V-18 [Revised]
From Guthrie, TX, via INT Guthrie 156 deg. and Millsap, TX, 274 deg.
radials; Millsap; Glen Rose, TX; Cedar Creek, TX; Quitman, TX;
Belcher, LA; Monroe, LA; Jackson, MS; Meridian, MS; Tuscaloosa, AL;
Vulcan, AL; Talladega, AL; Atlanta, GA; Colliers, SC; Charleston,
SC.
* * * * *
V-54 [Revised]
From Waco, TX; Cedar Creek, TX; Quitman, TX; Texarkana, AR; INT
Texarkana 052 deg. and Little Rock, AR, 235 deg. radials; Little
Rock; Holly Springs, MS; Muscle Shoals, AL; Rocket, AL; Choo Choo,
GA; Harris, GA; Spartanburg, SC; Charlotte, NC; Sandhills, NC; INT
Sandhills 146 deg. and Fayetteville, NC, 267 deg. radials;
Fayetteville; to Kinston, NC.
* * * * *
V-62 [Revised]
From Gallup, NM; INT Gallup 089 deg. and Santa Fe, NM, 268 deg.
radials; Santa Fe; Anton Chico, NM; Texico, NM; Lubbock, TX;
Abilene, TX; INT Abilene 109 deg. and Glen Rose, TX, 273 deg.
radials; Glen Rose.
V-63 [Revised]
From Bonham, TX, via McAlester, OK; Razorback, AR; Springfield, MO;
Hallsville, MO; Quincy, IL; Burlington, IA; Moline, IL; Davenport,
IA; Rockford, IL; Janesville, WI; Badger, WI; Oshkosh, WI; Stevens
Point, WI; Wausau, WI; Rhinelander, WI, to Houghton, MI. The
airspace at and above 10,000 feet MSL from Quincy to 32 miles north,
is excluded during the time that the Allen MOA is activated by
NOTAM.
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V-66 [Revised]
From Mission Bay, CA, Imperial, CA; 13 miles, 24 miles, 25 MSL,
Bard, AZ; 12 miles 35 MSL INT Bard 089 deg. and Gila Bend, AZ,
261 deg. radials; 46 miles, 35 MSL, Gila Bend; Tucson, AZ, 7 miles
wide (3 miles south and 4 miles north of centerline); Douglas, AZ;
INT Douglas 064 deg. and Columbus, NM, 277 deg. radials; Columbus;
El Paso, TX; 6 miles wide, INT El Paso 109 deg. and Hudspeth
287 deg. radials; 6 miles wide, Hudspeth; Pecos, TX; Midland, TX;
INT Midland 083 deg. and Abilene, TX, 252 deg. radials; Abilene;
Bowie, TX; Bonham, TX; Sulphur Springs, TX; Texarkana, AR. From
Tuscaloosa, AL, Brookwood, AL; LaGrange, GA; INT LaGrange 120 deg.
and Columbus, GA, 068 deg. radials; INT Columbus 068 deg. and
Athens, GA, 195 deg. radials; Athens; Greenwood, SC; Sandhills, NC;
Raleigh-Durham, NC; Franklin, VA, excluding the airspace above
13,000 feet MSL from the INT of Tucson, AZ, 122 deg. and Cochise,
AZ, 257 deg. radials to the INT of Douglas, AZ, 064 deg. and
Columbus, NM, 277 deg. radials.
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V-94 [Revised]
From Blythe, CA, INT Blythe 094 deg. and Gila Bend, AZ, 299 deg.
radials; Gila Bend; Stanfield, AZ; 55 miles, 74 miles, 95 MSL, San
Simon, AZ; Deming, NM; Newman, TX; Salt Flat, TX; Wink, TX; Midland,
TX; Tuscola, TX; Glen Rose, TX; Cedar Creek, TX: Gregg County, TX;
Elm Grove, LA; Monroe, LA; Greenville, MS; Holly Springs, MS; Jacks
Creek, TN; Bowling Green, KY. The airspace within R-5103A is
excluded.
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V-114 [Revised]
From Amarillo, TX, via Childress, TX; Wichita Falls, TX; Bonham, TX;
Quitman, TX; Gregg County, TX; Alexandria, LA; INT Baton Rouge, LA,
307 deg. and Lafayette, LA, 042 deg. radials; 7 miles wide (3 miles
north and 4 miles south of centerline); Baton Rouge; New Orleans,
LA; INT New Orleans 070 deg. and Gulfport, MS, 247 deg. radials;
Gulfport; INT Gulfport 344 deg. and Eaton, MS, 171 deg. radials; to
Eaton, excluding the portion within R-3801B and R-3801C.
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V-124 [Revised]
From Bonham, TX, via Paris, TX; Hot Springs, AR; Little Rock, AR;
Gilmore, AR; Jacks Creek, TN; to Graham, TN.
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V-161 [Revised]
From Three Rivers, TX, via Center Point, TX; Llano, TX; INT Llano
026 deg. and Millsap, TX, 193 deg. radials; Millsap; Bowie, TX;
Ardmore, OK; Okmulgee, OK; Tulsa, OK; Oswego, KS; Butler, MO;
Napoleon, MO; Lamoni, IA; Des Moines, IA; Mason City, IA; Rochester,
MN; Farmington, MN; Gopher, MN; Brainerd, MN; Grand Rapids, MN;
International Falls MN; to Winnipeg, MB, Canada, excluding the
portion within Canada.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on June 25, 1996.
Nancy B. Kalinowski,
Acting Program Director for Air Traffic Airspace Management.
[FR Doc. 96-17038 Filed 7-2-96; 8:45 am]
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