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  2018-27030. IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments  

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    AGENCY:

    Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

    ACTION:

    Final rule.

    SUMMARY:

    This amendment adopts miscellaneous amendments to the required IFR (instrument flight rules) altitudes and changeover points for certain Federal airways, jet routes, or direct routes for which a minimum or maximum en route authorized IFR altitude is prescribed. This regulatory action is needed because of changes Start Printed Page 64254occurring in the National Airspace System. These changes are designed to provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace under instrument conditions in the affected areas.

    DATES:

    Effective Date: 0901 UTC, January 3, 2019.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Thomas J. Nichols, Flight Procedures and Airspace Group, Flight Technologies and Procedures Division, Flight Standards Service, Federal Aviation Administration. Mailing Address: FAA Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, Flight Procedures and Airspace Group, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., Registry Bldg 29 Room 104, Oklahoma City, OK 73125. Telephone: (405) 954-4164.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    This amendment to part 95 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 95) amends, suspends, or revokes IFR altitudes governing the operation of all aircraft in flight over a specified route or any portion of that route, as well as the changeover points (COPs) for Federal airways, jet routes, or direct routes as prescribed in part 95.

    The Rule

    The specified IFR altitudes, when used in conjunction with the prescribed changeover points for those routes, ensure navigation aid coverage that is adequate for safe flight operations and free of frequency interference. The reasons and circumstances that create the need for this amendment involve matters of flight safety and operational efficiency in the National Airspace System, are related to published aeronautical charts that are essential to the user, and provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace. In addition, those various reasons or circumstances require making this amendment effective before the next scheduled charting and publication date of the flight information to assure its timely availability to the user. The effective date of this amendment reflects those considerations. In view of the close and immediate relationship between these regulatory changes and safety in air commerce, I find that notice and public procedure before adopting this amendment are impracticable and contrary to the public interest and that good cause exists for making the amendment effective in less than 30 days.

    Conclusion

    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. For the same reason, the FAA certifies that this amendment will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

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    List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 95

    • Airspace
    • Navigation (air)
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    Issued in Washington, DC on November 30, 2018.

    Rick Domingo,

    Executive Director, Flight Standards Service.

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    Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, part 95 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 95) is amended as follows effective at 0901 UTC, January 3, 2019.

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    1. The authority citation for part 95 continues to read as follows:

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    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40106, 40113, 40114, 40120, 44502, 44514, 44719, 44721.

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    2. Part 95 is amended to read as follows:

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    Revisions to IFR Altitudes & Changeover Point

    [Amendment 543 Effective Date January 3, 2019]

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    § 95.3000 Low Altitude RNAV Routes
    § 95.3227 RNAV Route T227 Is Amended To Read in Part
    JANNT, AK WPBAERE, AK WP750017500
    *2900—MOCA.
    BAERE, AK WPALEUT, AK WP750017500
    *3300—MOCA.
    § 95.3705 RNAV Route T705 Is Amended To Read in Part
    PBERG, NY WP*LATTS, NY WP390017500
    *3700—MCA LATTS, NY WP, S BND.
    § 95.3781 RNAV Route T781 Is Amended To Read in Part
    Flint, MI VORTACKATTY, MI FIX300017500
    *2300—MOCA.
    FromToMEA
    § 95.6001 Victor Routes—U.S.
    § 95.6007 VOR Federal Airway V7 Is Amended To Read in Part
    CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL VORTAC*LAIRD, IL FIX3500
    *2700—MCA LAIRD, IL FIX, S BND.
    PETTY, WI FIXPROOT, WI FIX#
    #UNUSABLE
    PROOT, WI FIXFALLS, WI VOR/DME#
    #UNUSABLE.
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    § 95.6012 VOR Federal Airway V12 Is Amended To Read in Part
    BIBLE GROVE, IL VORTACWORKE, IL FIX
     SW BND2300
     NE BND6000
    § 95.6023 VOR Federal Airway V23 Is Amended To Read in Part
    RAWER, OR FIXBATTLE GROUND, WA VORTAC4100
    § 95.6072 VOR Federal Airway V72 Is Amended To Delete
    BIBLE GROVE, IL VORTACMATTOON, IL VOR/DME2500
    MATTOON, IL VOR/DMEBLOOMINGTON, IL VOR/DME2700
    § 95.6097 VOR FEDERAL AIRWAY V97 Is Amended To Delete
    *FARMM, IL FIXJANESVILLE, WI VOR/DME2900
    *10000—MRA.
    Is Amended By Adding
    KRENA, IL FIXJANESVILLE, WI VOR/DME2900
    Is Amended To Read in Part
    CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL VORTACNILES, IL FIX3500
    Is Amended To Delete
    NILES, IL FIXBEBEE, IL FIX3400
    § 95.6112 VOR Federal Airway V112 Is Amended To Read in Part
    PITER, OR FIX*BATTLE GROUND, WA VORTAC4400
    *5000—MCA BATTLE GROUND, WA VORTAC, E BND.
    *6500—MOCA BATTLE GROUND, WA VORTACKLICKITAT, OR VOR/DME*7000
    § 95.6128 VOR Federal Airway V128 Is Amended To Read in Part
    SWIFT, WV FIXBITES, WV FIX
     W BND5000
     E BND7000
    § 95.6170  VOR Federal Airway V170 Is Amended To Read in Part
    RAINE, MI FIXPullman, MI VOR/DME2400
    § 95.6177  VOR Federal Airway V177 Is Amended To Read in Part
    WAUSAU, WI VORTACBAITS, WI FIX#
    #UNUSABLE.
    BAITS, WI FIXHayward, WI VOR/DME#
    #UNUSABLE.
    HAYWARD, WI VOR/DMEDULUTH, MN VORTAC#
    #USUABLE.
    § 95.6182  VOR Federal Airway V182 Is Amended To Read in Part
    NEWBERG, OR VOR/DME*BATTLE GROUND, WA VORTAC4100
    *5000—MCA BATTLE GROUND, WAVORTAC, E BND
    BATTLE GROUND, WA VORTACKLICKITAT, OR VOR/DME*7000
    *6500—MOCA.
    § 95.6194  VOR Federal Airway V194 Is Amended To Read in Part
    CEDAR CREEK, TX VORTACKISER, TX FIX2300
    § 95.6210  VOR Federal Airway V210 Is Amended To Read in Part
    PIRRO, CA FIX*POMONA, CA VORTAC4500
    *10400—MCA POMONA, CAVORTAC, NE BND
    POMONA, CA VORTACCALBE, CA FIX
     SW BND5700
     NE BND10800
    MEANT, CA FIX*APLES, CA FIX11800
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    *9200—MCA APLES, CAFIX, SW BND
    § 95.6217  VOR Federal Airway V217 Is Amended To Read in Part
    *BESIE, IL FIXBADGER, WI VOR/DME2900
    *10000—MRA.
    Is Amended To Delete
    FARM, IL FIXBESIE, IL FIX2500
    § 95.6228  VOR Federal Airway V228 Is Amended To Delete
    BESIE, IL FIXFARM, IL FIX2500
    § 95.6310  VOR Federal Airway V310 Is Amended To Read in Part
    ROSAR, KY FIX*HOLSTON MOUNTAIN, TN VORTAC6900
    *6900—MCA HOLSTON MOUNTAIN, TNVORTAC, E BND
    HOLSTON MOUNTAIN, TN VORTACSTAIN, TN FIX6900
    STAIN, TN FIX*BURCH, NC FIX8500
    *8500—MCA BURCH, NCFIX, W BND
    § 95.6316  VOR Federal Airway V316 Is Amended To Read in Part
    IRONWOOD, MI VOR/DMESAWYER, MI VOR/DME*6000
    *3700—MOCA.
    § 95.6394  VOR Federal Airway V394 Is Amended To Read in Part
    AHEIM, CA FIX*POMONA, CA VORTAC4000
    *10400—MCA POMONA, CAVORTAC, NE BND
    POMONA, CA VORTACCALBE, CA FIX
     SW BND5700
     NE BND10800
    MEANT, CA FIX*APLES, CA FIX11800
    *9200—MCA APLES, CAFIX, SW BND
    § 95.6413  VOR Federal Airway V413 Is Amended To Read in Part
    EAU CLAIRE, WI VORTACRUSSH, WI FIX
     SW BND*6000
     NE BND*8000
    *2900—MOCA.
    § 95.6422  VOR Federal Airway V422 Is Amended To Read in Part
    NILES, IL FIXChicago Heights, IL VORTAC3500
    Is Amended To Delete
    BEBEE, IL FIX*NILES, IL FIX3400
    *3500—MRA.
    *3000—MCANILES, ILFIX, N BND
    § 95.6429  VOR Federal Airway V429 Is Amended To Delete
    BIBLE GROVE, IL VORTACMATTOON, IL VOR/DME2500
    MATTOON, IL VOR/DMECHAMPAIGN, IL VORTAC2400
    § 95.6571  VOR Federal Airway V571 Is Amended To Read in Part
    LEONA, TX VORTACCEDAR CREEK, TX VORTAC2300
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    § 95.7001  Jet Routes
    § 95.7208  Jet Route J208 Is Amended To Read in Part
    ATHENS, GA VOR/DMELIBERTY, NC VORTAC#45000
    #UNUSABLE.
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    Airway SegmentChangeover Points
    FromToDistanceFrom
    § 95.8003  VOR Federal Airway Changeover Point
    V177 Is Amended To Delete Changeover Point
    WAUSAU, WI VORTACHAYWARD, WI VOR/DME59WAUSAU
    HAYWARD, WI VOR/DMEDULUTH, MN VORTAC42HAYWARD
    V228 Is Amended To Delete Changeover Point
    MADISON, WI VORTACNORTHBROOK, IL VOR/DME56MADISON
    V316 Is Amended To Modify Changeover Point
    IRONWOOD, MI VORTACSAWYER, MI VOR/DME94IRONWOOD
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    [FR Doc. 2018-27030 Filed 12-13-18; 8:45 am]

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Document Information

Effective Date:
1/3/2019
Published:
12/14/2018
Department:
Federal Aviation Administration
Entry Type:
Rule
Action:
Final rule.
Document Number:
2018-27030
Dates:
Effective Date: 0901 UTC, January 3, 2019.
Pages:
64253-64257 (5 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Docket No. 31228, Amdt. No. 543
Topics:
Airspace, Navigation (air)
PDF File:
2018-27030.pdf
Supporting Documents:
» Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments
» Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments
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» Noise Compatibility Program: Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport, Westfield, MA
» Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Extended Operations of Multi-Engine Airplanes
» Surplus Property Releases: Greenville SCTAC Airport, Greenville, SC
» Airport Property Releases: Abilene Regional Airport, Abilene, TX
» Meetings: Ninety Eighth RTCA SC-159 Navigation Equipment Using the Global Positioning System Plenary
» Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: National Flight Data Center Web Portal
» Consensus Standards: Light-Sport Aircraft
CFR: (1)
14 CFR 95