
[Federal Register: March 17, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 51)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2010-0006; Airspace Docket No. 09-AGL-30]
RIN 2120-AA66

 
Amendment of VOR Federal Airway V-422 in the Vicinity of Wolf 
Lake, IN

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends the legal description of the VHF 
Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airway V-422 in the vicinity of 
Wolf Lake, IN. The FAA is taking this action because the Wolf Lake VOR, 
included as part of the V-422 route structure, is being renamed the 
Webster Lake VOR.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, June 3, 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: Colby Abbott, 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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 by amending the legal description of VOR Federal Airway V-422 
in the vicinity of Wolf Lake, IN. Currently, V-422 has Wolf Lake, IN, 
[VOR] included as part of its route structure. The Wolf Lake VOR and 
the Wolf Lake Airport share the same name, but are not co-located and 
are greater than 5 nautical miles apart. To eliminate the possibility 
of confusion, and a potential flight safety issue, the Wolf Lake VOR 
will be renamed the Webster Lake VOR, however it will retain the 
current facility identifier (OLK). Airways with Wolf Lake, IN, [VOR] 
included in their legal descriptions will be amended to reflect the 
name change. The name change of the VOR will coincide with the 
effective date of this rulemaking action.
    Since this action merely involves editorial changes in the legal 
description of a VOR Federal Airway, and does not involve a change in 
the dimensions or operating requirements of that airspace, notice and 
public comment under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
    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 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 amends the legal description of a VOR Federal Airway in the 
vicinity of Wolf Lake, IN.

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).

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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 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 7400.9T, 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-422 [Amended]

    From INT Chicago O'Hare, IL, 127[deg] and Chicago Heights, IL, 
358[deg] radials; Chicago Heights; INT Chicago Heights 117[deg] and 
Knox, IN, 276[deg] radials; Knox; Webster Lake, IN; INT Webster Lake 
097[deg] and Findlay, OH, 289[deg] radials; Findlay.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on March 4, 2010.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
[FR Doc. 2010-5366 Filed 3-16-10; 8:45 am]
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