Proposed Alteration of VOR Federal Airways; Texas

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 93-ASW-5]

Proposed Alteration of VOR Federal Airways; Texas

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: This proposed rule would alter eleven Federal airways located

in the vicinity of Dallas, TX. This proposal, 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 the near future. In addition, this action would

enhance the flow of air traffic, simplify routings, increase safety and

reduce pilot/controller workload.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 4, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on the proposal in triplicate to: Manager, Air

Traffic Division, ASW-500, Docket No. 93-ASW-5, Federal Aviation

Administration, 2601 Meacham Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76193-0500.

The official docket may be examined in the Rules Docket, Office of

the Chief Counsel, Room 916, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington,

DC, weekdays, except Federal holidays, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

An informal docket may also be examined during normal business

hours at the office of the Regional Air Traffic Division.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bil Nelson, Airspace and Obstruction

Evaluation Branch (ATP-240), Airspace-Rules and Aeronautical

Information Division, Air Traffic Rules and Procedures Service, Federal

Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC

20591; telephone: (202) 267-9295.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

on on

the proposed rule. The proposal contained in this notice may be changed

in light of comments received. All comments submitted will be available

for examination in the Rules Docket both before and after the closing

date for comments. A report summarizing each substantive public contact

with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the

docket.

Availability of NPRM's

Any person may obtain a copy of this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

(NPRM) by submitting a request to the Federal Aviation Administration,

Office of Public Affairs, Attention: Public Inquiry Center, APA-220,

800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591, or by calling (202)

267-3485. Communications must identify the notice number of this NPRM.

Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future NPRM's

should also request a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, which

describes the application procedure.

The Proposal

The FAA is considering an amendment to part 71 of the Federal

Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to alter eleven Federal airways

located in the vicinity of Dallas, TX. The proposed 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 future 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 proposed action would enhance the flow of the air traffic,

simplify routings, increase safety, and reduce pilot/controller

workload. Domestic VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph

6010(a) of FAA Order 7400.9B dated July 18, 1994, and effective

September 16, 1994, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1.

The airways listed in this document would be published subsequently in

the Order

ction would enhance the flow of the air traffic,

simplify routings, increase safety, and reduce pilot/controller

workload. Domestic VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph

6010(a) of FAA Order 7400.9B dated July 18, 1994, and effective

September 16, 1994, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1.

The airways listed in this document would be published subsequently in

the Order.

The FAA has determined that this proposed 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, when promulgated, 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).

The Proposed Amendment

In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation

Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--[AMENDED]

1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 is revised to read as

follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854; 24 FR

9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389, 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 14 CFR

11.69.

Sec. 71.1 [Amended]

2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal

Aviation Administration Order 7400.9B, Airspace Designations and

Reporting Points, dated July 18, 1994, and effective

September 16, 1994, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways

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V-163 [Revised]

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9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389, 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 14 CFR

11.69.

Sec. 71.1 [Amended]

2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal

Aviation Administration Order 7400.9B, Airspace Designations and

Reporting Points, dated July 18, 1994, and effective

September 16, 1994, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal Airways

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V-163 [Revised]

From Matamoros, Mexico; via Brownsville, TX; 27 miles standard

width, 37 miles 7 miles wide (3 miles E and 4 miles W of

centerline); Corpus Christi, TX; Three Rivers, TX; INT Three Rivers

345 deg. and San Antonio, TX, 168 deg. radials; San Antonio;

Lampasas, TX; Glen Rose, TX; Millsap, TX; Bowie, TX; Ardmore, OK; to

Will Rogers, OK. The airspace within Mexico is excluded.

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V-194 [Revised]

From Cedar Creek, TX; College Station, TX; INT College Station

151 deg. and Hobby, TX, 290 deg. radials; Hobby; Sabine Pass, TX;

Lafayette, LA; Baton Rouge, LA; McComb, MS; INT McComb 055 deg. and

Meridian, MS; 221 deg. radials; Meridian. From Liberty, NC, via

Raleigh-Durham, NC; Tar River, NC, Cofield, NC, to INT Cofield

077 deg. and Norfolk, VA, 209 deg. radials.

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V-278 [Revised]

From Texico, NM, via Plainview, TX; Guthrie, TX; Bowie, TX;

Bonham, TX; Paris, TX; Texarkana, AR; Monticello, AR; Greenville,

MS; Sidon, MS; Bigbee, MS; to Vulcan, AL.

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V-355 [Revised]

From Bowie, TX; to Wichita Falls, TX.

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V-358 [Revised]

From San Antonio, TX, via Stonewall, TX; Lampasas, TX; INT

Lampasas 041 deg. and Waco, TX, 249 deg. radials; Waco; Glen Rose,

TX; Millsap, TX; Bowie, TX; Ardmore, OK; INT Ardmore 327 deg. and

Will Rogers, OK, 195 deg. radials; to Will Rogers.

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V-369 [Revised]

From Dallas-Fort Worth, TX; to Navasota, TX.

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V-477 [Revised]

From Leona, TX; to Cedar Creek, TX.

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V-568 [Revised]

tonio, TX, via Stonewall, TX; Lampasas, TX; INT

Lampasas 041 deg. and Waco, TX, 249 deg. radials; Waco; Glen Rose,

TX; Millsap, TX; Bowie, TX; Ardmore, OK; INT Ardmore 327 deg. and

Will Rogers, OK, 195 deg. radials; to Will Rogers.

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V-369 [Revised]

From Dallas-Fort Worth, TX; to Navasota, TX.

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V-477 [Revised]

From Leona, TX; to Cedar Creek, TX.

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V-568 [Revised]

From Corpus Christi, TX, via INT Corpus Christi 296 deg. and

Three Rivers, TX, 165 deg. radials; Three Rivers; INT Three Rivers

327 deg. and San Antonio, TX, 183 deg. radials; San Antonio;

Stonewall, TX; Llano, TX; INT Llano 026 deg.T(018 deg.M) and Glen

Rose, TX, 216 deg.T(210 deg.M) radials; Glen Rose; Millsap, TX; to

Whichita Falls, TX.

V-569 [Revised]

From Beaumont, TX, via INT Beaumont 338 deg. and Lufkin, TX,

146 deg. radials; Lufkin; Frankston, TX; to Cedar Creek, TX.

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V-571 [Revised]

From Humble, TX, via Navasota, TX; Leona, TX; INT Leona

331 deg.T(323 deg.M) and Cedar Creek, TX, 186 deg.T(180 deg.M)

radials; to Cedar Creek.

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V-583 [Revised]

From Austin, TX; INT Austin 062 deg. and College Station, TX,

270 deg. radials; College Station; Leona, TX; Frankston, TX;

Quitman, TX; Paris, TX; to McAlester, OK.

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Issued in Washington, DC, on June 14, 1995.

Harold W. Becker,

Manager, Airspace-Rules and Aeronautical Information Division.

[FR Doc. 95-15724 Filed 6-26-95; 8:45 am]

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