74 FR 154 pgs. 40488-40494 - IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments
Type: RULEVolume: 74Number: 154Pages: 40488 - 40494
Docket number: [Docket No. 30680; Amdt. No. 482]
FR document: [FR Doc. E9-18851 Filed 8-11-09; 8:45 am]
Agency: Transportation Department
Sub Agency: Federal Aviation Administration
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 95
[Docket No. 30680; Amdt. No. 482]
IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments
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 occurring 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, August 27, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Harry Hodges, Flight Procedure Standards Branch (AMCAFS-420), Flight Technologies and Programs Division, Flight Standards Service, Federal Aviation Administration, Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125) telephone: (405) 954-4164.
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.
Issued in Washington, DC, on July 24, 2009.
John M. Allen,
Director, Flight Standards Service.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 95
Airspace, Navigation (air).
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, August 27, 2009.
1. The authority citation for part 95 continues to read as follows:
Authority:
49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40106, 40113, 40114, 40120, 44502, 44514, 44719, 44721.
2. Part 95 is amended to read as follows:
From | To | MEA | MAA |
---|---|---|---|
§ 95.4000High Altitude RNAV Routes | |||
§ 95.4016RNAV Route Q16 Is Amended To Read In Part | |||
KODIAK, AK VOR/DME #GNSS MEA | MIDDLETON ISLAND, AK VOR/DME | 18000 | 45000 |
Is Amended By Adding | |||
MIDDLETON ISLAND, AK VOR/DME #GNSS MEA | YAKUTAT, AK VOR/DME | 18000 | 45000 |
§ 95.4041RNAV Route Q41 Is Added To Read | |||
*CAWIN, AK FIX | DEADHORSE, AK VOR/DME | 18000 | 45000 |
*12000-MRA#GNSS MEA | |||
§ 95.4042RNAV Route Q42 Is Added To Read | |||
KIRKSVILLE, MO VORTAC | DANVILLE, IL VORTAC | #*34000 | 45000 |
*18000-GNSS MEA | |||
#DME/DME/IRU RNAV MEA | |||
DANVILLE, IL VORTAC | MUNCIE, IN VOR/DME | #*34000 | 45000 |
*18000-GNSS MEA | |||
#DME/DME/IRU RNAV MEA | |||
MUNCIE, IN VOR/DME | BRNAN, PA FIX | #*24000 | 45000 |
*18000-GNSS MEA | |||
#DME/DME/IRU RNAV MEA | |||
BRNAN, PA FIX | MAALS, PA FIX | #*26000 | 45000 |
*18000-GNSS MEA | |||
#DME/DME/IRU RNAV MEA | |||
MAALS, PA FIX | EAST TEXAS, PA VOR/DME | #*24000 | 45000 |
*18000-GNSS MEA | |||
#DME/DME/IRU RNAV MEA | |||
EAST TEXAS, PA VOR/DME | ELIOT, NJ FIX | #*24000 | 45000 |
*18000-GNSS MEA | |||
#DME/DME/IRU RNAV MEA | |||
§ 95.4043RNAV Route Q43 Is Added To Read | |||
ANCHORAGE, AK VOR/DME | FAIRBANKS, AK VORTAC | #18000 | 45000 |
#GNSS MEA | |||
§ 95.4044RNAV Route Q44 Is Added To Read | |||
NOME, AK VOR/DME | ANCHORAGE, AK VOR/DME | #18000 | 45000 |
#GNSS MEA | |||
§ 95.4045RNAV Route Q45 Is Added To Read | |||
DILLINGHAM, AK VOR/DME | AMOTT, AK FIX | #18000 | 45000 |
#GNSS MEA | |||
§ 95.4046RNAV Route Q46 Is Added To Read | |||
POINT HOPE, AK NDB | BARROW, AK VOR/DME | #18000 | 45000 |
#GNSS MEA | |||
§ 95.4047RNAV Route Q47 Is Added To Read | |||
KING SALMON, AK VORTAC | AMOTT, AK FIX | #18000 | 45000 |
#GNSS MEA | |||
§ 95.4048RNAV Route Q48 Is Added To Read | |||
BARROW, AK VOR/DME | DEADHORSE, AK VOR/DME | #18000 | 45000 |
#GNSS MEA | |||
DEADHORSE, AK VOR/DME | ROCES, AK FIX | #18000 | 45000 |
#GNSS MEA | |||
§ 95.4049RNAV Route Q49 Is Added To Read | |||
KODIAK, AK VOR/DME | AMOTT, AK FIX | #18000 | 45000 |
#GNSS MEA | |||
§ 95.4051RNAV Route Q51 Is Added To Read | |||
KING SALMON, AK VORTAC | KOTZEBUE, AK VOR/DME | #18000 | 45000 |
#GNSS MEA | |||
§ 95.4053RNAV Route Q53 Is Added To Read | |||
KODIAK, AK VOR/DME | ILIAMNA, AK NDB/DME | #18000 | 45000 |
#GNSS MEA | |||
ILIAMNA, AK NDB/DME | KOTZEBUE, AK VOR/DME | #18000 | 45000 |
#GNSS MEA | |||
§ 95.4055RNAV Route Q55 Is Added To Read | |||
KODIAK, AK VOR/DME | NOME, AK VOR/DME | #18000 | 45000 |
#GNSS MEA | |||
§ 95.4057RNAV Route Q57 Is Added To Read | |||
KING SALMON, AK VORTAC | MC GRATH, AK VORTAC | #18000 | 45000 |
#GNSS MEA | |||
§ 95.4059RNAV Route Q59 Is Amended By Adding | |||
COLD BAY, AK VORTAC | BETHEL, AK VORTAC | #18000 | 45000 |
#GNSS MEA | |||
§ 95.4061RNAV Route Q61 Is Added To Read | |||
FAIRBANKS, AK VORTAC | BARROW, AK VOR/DME | #18000 | 45000 |
#GNSS MEA | |||
§ 95.4219RNAV Route T219 Is Amended To Read In Part | |||
NANWAK, AK NDB/DME | RUFVY, AK FIX | *2300 | 17500 |
*1700-MOCA | |||
RUFVY, AK FIX | ACATE, AK FIX | *2000 | 17500 |
*1300-MOCA | |||
ACATE, AK FIX | BROUS, AK FIX | *6000 | 17500 |
*5400-MOCA | |||
BROUS, AK FIX | DILLINGHAM, AK VOR/DME | *6000 | 17500 |
*5000-MOCA | |||
§ 95.4222RNAV Route T222 Is Amended To Read In Part | |||
MOUNT MOFFETT, AK, NDB/DME | BAERE, AK FIX | *6000 | 17500 |
BAERE, AK FIX | ST PAUL ISLAND, AK NDB/DME | *3600 | 17500 |
ST PAUL ISLAND, AK NDB/DME | RUFVY, AK FIX | *3000 | 17500 |
*1800-MOCA | |||
RUFVY, AK FIX | BETHEL, AK VORTAC | *3000 | 17500 |
*1400-MOCA | |||
§ 95.4223RNAV Route T223 Is Amended To Read In Part | |||
CAPE NEWENHAM, AK NDB/DME | DILLINGHAM, AK VOR/DME | 4400 | 17500 |
DILLINGHAM, AK VOR/DME | FAGIN, AK FIX | 4400 | 17500 |
FAGIN, AK FIX | NONDA, AK FIX | 8400 | 17500 |
NONDA, AK FIX | BLUGA, AK FIX | 12000 | 17500 |
BLUGA, AK FIX | AMOTT, AK FIX | 3000 | 17500 |
Is Amended To Delete | |||
AMOTT, AK FIX | ANCHORAGE, AK VOR/DME | 2000 | 17500 |
§ 95.4225RNAV Route T225 Is Amended To Read In Part | |||
HOOPER BAY, AK VOR/DME | AKELT, AK FIX | 4600 | 17500 |
AKELT, AK FIX | ALMOT, AK FIX | 4400 | 17500 |
ALMOT, AK FIX | UNALAKLEET, AK VOR/DME | 3700 | 17500 |
UNALAKLEET, AK VOR/DME | EDMON, AK FIX | 5000 | 17500 |
EDMON, AK FIX | VENCE, AK FIX | 5900 | 17500 |
VENCE, AK FIX | GALENA, AK VOR/DME | 3400 | 17500 |
GALENA, AK VOR/DME | KUHZE, AK FIX | 3400 | 17500 |
KUHZE, AK FIX | CHOKK, AK FIX | 6800 | 17500 |
CHOKK, AK FIX | TANANA, AK VOR/DME | 4000 | 17500 |
TANANA, AK VOR/DME | *REEBA, AK FIX | 3600 | 17500 |
*7000-MRA | |||
REEBA, AK FIX | FAIRBANKS, AK VORTAC | 4500 | 17500 |
§ 95.4227RNAV Route T227 Is Amended To Read In Part | |||
SHEMYA, AK NDB | JANNT, AK FIX | 3400 | 17500 |
JANNT, AK FIX | BAERE, AK FIX | 2900 | 17500 |
BAERE, AK FIX | ALEUT, AK FIX | 3300 | 17500 |
ALEUT, AK FIX | MORDI, AK FIX | 2500 | 17500 |
MORDI, AK FIX | BINAL, AK FIX | 4900 | 17500 |
BINAL, AK FIX | PORT HEIDEN, AK NDB/DME | 3800 | 17500 |
PORT HEIDEN, AK NDB/DME | AMOTT, AK FIX | 13000 | 17500 |
AMOTT, AK FIX | ANCHORAGE, AK VOR/DME | 4000 | 17500 |
ANCHORAGE, AK VOR/DME | FAIRBANKS, AK VORTAC | 9700 | 17500 |
FAIRBANKS, AK VORTAC | DEADHORSE, AK VOR/DME | 11000 | 17500 |
§ 95.4228RNAV Route T228 Is Amended To Read In Part | |||
CAPE NEWENHAM, AK NDB/DME | KUCYE, AK FIX | 4600 | 17500 |
KUCYE, AK FIX | RUFVY, AK FIX | 2000 | 17500 |
RUFVY, AK FIX | HOOPER BAY, AK VOR/DME | 3000 | 17500 |
§ 95.4231RNAV Route T231 Is Amended To Read In Part | |||
FAIRBANKS, AK VORTAC | SELAWIK, AK VOR/DME | 6300 | 17500 |
SELAWIK, AK VOR/DME | KOTZEBUE, AK VOR/DME | 3400 | 17500 |
§ 95.4231RNAV Route T232 Is Amended To Delete In Part | |||
OLARU, AK FIX | NORTHWAY, AK VORTAC | 6000 | 17500 |
5400-MOCA | |||
§ 95.4240RNAV Route T240 Is Amended To Delete In Part | |||
EVANSVILLE, AK NDB | NAMRE, AK FIX | 10000 | 17500 |
Is Amended To Read In Part | |||
BETTLES, AK VOR/DME | TEGDE, AK FIX | 7800 | 17500 |
TEGDE, AK FIX | DERIK, AK FIX | 9700 | 17500 |
DERIK, AK FIX | SHELO, AK FIX | 3600 | 17500 |
SHELO, AK FIX | DEADHORSE, AK VOR/DME | 2000 | 17500 |
§ 95.4246RNAV Route T246 Is Amended By Adding | |||
BARROW, AK VOR/DME | GALENA, AK VOR/DME | 9200 | 17500 |
Is Amended To Read In Part | |||
GALENA, AK VOR/DME | MC GRATH, AK VORTAC | 5800 | 17500 |
MC GRATH, AK VORTAC | ANCHORAGE, AK VOR/DME | 8700 | 17500 |
§ 95.4248RNAV Route T248 Is Amended By Adding | |||
GAMBELL, AK NDB/DME | QAYAQ, AK FIX | 3600 | 17500 |
Is Amended To Read In Part | |||
QAYAQ, AK FIX | EMMONAK, AK VOR/DME | 3000 | 17500 |
§ 95.4250RNAV Route T250 Is Amended To Read In Part | |||
BETHEL, AK VORTAC | AKELT, AK FIX | 3800 | 17500 |
AKELT, AK FIX | QAYAQ, AK FIX | 3000 | 17500 |
QAYAQ, AK FIX | KUKULIAK, AK VOR/DME | 3700 | 17500 |
§ 95.4252RNAV Route T252 Is Amended By Adding | |||
NOME, AK VOR/DME | KOTZEBUE, AK VOR/DME | 5900 | 17500 |
§ 95.4260RNAV Route T260 Is Amended By Adding | |||
NOME, AK VOR/DME | TIN CITY, AK NDB/DME | 6900 | 17500 |
Is Amended To Read In Part | |||
TIN CITY, AK NDB/DME | COGNU, AK FIX | 5300 | 17500 |
COGNU, AK FIX | POINT HOPE, AK NDB | 3000 | 17500 |
§ 95.4269RNAV Route T269 Is Added To Read | |||
BETHEL, AK VORTAC | SPARREVOHN, AK VOR/DME | 6800 | 17500 |
SPARREVOHN, AK VOR/DME | ANCHORAGE, AK VOR/DME | 11300 | 17500 |
ANCHORAGE, AK VOR/DME | JOHNSTONE POINT, AK VOR/DME | 9000 | 17500 |
JOHNSTONE POINT, AK VOR/DME | YAKUTAT, AK VOR/DME | 5900 | 17500 |
YAKUTAT, AK VOR/DME | BIORKA ISLAND, AK VORTAC | 6200 | 17500 |
BIORKA ISLAND, AK VORTAC | ANNETTE ISLAND, AK VOR/DME | 7100 | 17500 |
§ 95.4273RNAV Route T273 Is Added To Read | |||
FAIRBANKS, AK VORTAC | ROCES, AK FIX | 12000 | 17500 |
§ 95.4275RNAV Route T275 Is Added To Read | |||
BETHEL, AK VORTAC | UNALAKLEET, AK VOR/DME | 5900 | 17500 |
§ 95.4277RNAV Route T277 Is Added To Read | |||
BETTLES, AK VOR/DME | POINT LAY, AK NDB | 10300 | 17500 |
§ 95.4278RNAV Route T278 Is Added To Read | |||
*HAPIT, AK FIX | SISTERS ISLAND, AK VORTAC | 6100 | 17500 |
*15000-MRA | |||
§ 95.4279RNAV Route T279 Is Added To Read | |||
ALEUT, AK FIX | BETHEL, AK VORTAC | 3200 | 17500 |
§ 95.4280RNAV Route T280 Is Added To Read | |||
FLIPS, AK FIX | LEVEL ISLAND, AK VOR/DME | 7100 | 17500 |
§ 95.4282RNAV Route T282 Is Added To Read | |||
VENCE, AK FIX | HORSI, AK FIX | 5000 | 17500 |
HORSI, AK FIX | PERZO, AK FIX | 4700 | 17500 |
PERZO, AK FIX | FAIRBANKS, AK VORTAC | 4300 | 17500 |
From | To | MEA |
---|---|---|
§ 95.6001Victor Routes-U.S. | ||
§ 95.6003VOR Federal Airway V3 Is Amended To Read In Part | ||
HARVY, VA FIX | *NUTTS, VA FIX | **6000 |
*9000-MRA | ||
**4000-GNSS MEA | ||
*NUTTS, VA FIX | #FLAT ROCK, VA VORTAC | **6000 |
*9000-MRA | ||
**4000-GNSS MEA | ||
#R-220 UNUSABLE | ||
§ 95.6020VOR Federal Airway V20 Is Amended To Read In Part | ||
RESERVE, LA VOR/DME | *SLIDD, LA FIX | 2000 |
*5000-MCA SLIDD, LA FIX, NE BND | ||
SLIDD, LA FIX | GULFPORT, MS VORTAC | *5000 |
*2000-GNSS MEA | ||
§ 95.6029VOR FederaL Airway V29 Is Amended To Read In Part | ||
#DUPONT, DE VORTAC | MODENA, PA VORTAC | *6000 |
*1800-MOCA | ||
*2000-GNSS MEA | ||
#R-358 UNUSABLE | ||
§ 95.6051 VOR Federal Airway V51 Is Amended To Read In Part | ||
CRAIG, FL VORTAC | #ALMA, GA VORTAC | *5000 |
*1700-MOCA | ||
*4000-GNSS MEA | ||
#R-144 NA BELOW 10000 | ||
§ 95.6086 VOR Federal Airway V86 Is Amended To Read In Part | ||
MISSOULA, MT VOR/DME | COPPERTOWN, MT VOR/DME | *13000 |
*11300-MOCA | ||
*12000-GNSS MEA | ||
*PACTO, SD FIX | RAPID CITY, SD VORTAC | |
E BND | **8000 | |
W BND | **9700 | |
*9700-MRA | ||
**7100-MOCA | ||
§ 95.6106VOR Federal Airway V106 Is Amended To Read In Part | ||
JOHNSTOWN, PA VORTAC | HUDON, PA FIX | *5000 |
*4500-MOCA | ||
HUDON, PA FIX | RASHE, PA FIX | *7000 |
*4000-MOCA | ||
*4000-GNSS MEA | ||
RASHE, PA FIX | SELINSGROVE, PA VORTAC | *14000 |
*4000-GNSS MEA | ||
§ 95.6114VOR Federal Airway V114 Is Amended To Read In Part | ||
RESERVE, LA VOR/DME | *SLIDD, LA FIX | 2000 |
*5000-MCA SLIDD, LA FIX, NE BND | ||
SLIDD, LA FIX | GULFPORT, MS VORTAC | *5000 |
*2000-GNSS MEA | ||
GULFPORT, MS VORTAC | EATON, MS VORTAC | *6000 |
*2000-GNSS MEA | ||
§ 95.6168VOR Federal Airway V168 Is Amended To Read In Part | ||
MILER, AL FIX | EFORD, AL FIX | *3000 |
*2400-MOCA | ||
*3000-GNSS MEA | ||
EFORD, AL FIX | #WIREGRASS, AL VORTAC | 2400 |
#R-360 UNUSABLE BEYOND EFORD | ||
§ 95.6170VOR Federal Airway V170 Is Amended To Read In Part | ||
MODENA, PA VORTAC | #DUPONT, DE VORTAC | *6000 |
*1800-MOCA | ||
*2000-GNSS MEA | ||
# R-358 UNUSABLE | ||
§ 95.6259VOR Federal Airway V259 Is Amended To Read In Part | ||
*KOOKE, SC FIX | **CLETA, SC FIX | 2000 |
*3000-MRA | ||
**3000-MRA | ||
*CLETA, SC FIX | FLORENCE, SC VORTAC | 2000 |
*3000-MRA | ||
§ 95.6269VOR Federal Airway V269 Is Amended To Read In Part | ||
HOVEL, ID FIX | FONNA, OR FIX | *12000 |
*8700-MOCA | ||
*9000-GNSS MEA | ||
MANTE, OR FIX | MOBIL, OR FIX | *10000 |
*7600-MOCA | ||
*8000-GNSS MEA | ||
§ 95.6292VOR Federal Airway V292 Is Amended To Read In Part | ||
*WIGAN, NY FIX | #BARNES, MA VORTAC | **10000 |
*4500-MRA | ||
**4900-MOCA | ||
**5000-GNSS MEA | ||
#R-279 UNUSABLE. | ||
§ 95.6514VOR Federal Airway V514 Is Amended To Read In Part | ||
*TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA VORTAC | GOFFS, CA VORTAC | **12000 |
*10200-MCA TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA VORTAC, NE BND | ||
**7900-MOCA | ||
**8000-GNSS MEA | ||
§ 95.6528VOR Federal Airway V528 Is Amended To Read In Part | ||
*PHOENIX, AZ VORTAC | EAGUL, AZ FIX | **14500 |
*8000-MCA PHOENIX, AZ VORTAC, NE BND | ||
**9400-MOCA | ||
**10000-GNSS MEA | ||
§ 95.6538VOR Federal Airway V538 Is Amended To Read In Part | ||
*TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA VORTAC | GOFFS, CA VORTAC | **12000 |
*10200-MCA TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA VORTAC, NE BND | ||
**7900-MOCA | ||
**8000-GNSS MEA | ||
§ 95.6480 Alaska VOR Federal Airway V480 Is Amended To Read In Part | ||
MOUNT MOFFETT, AK NDB/DME | ST PAUL ISLAND, AK NDB/DME | 6000 MAA-17500 |
ZESKA, AK FIX | BETHEL, AK VORTAC | |
SW BND | *10000 | |
NE BND | *2000 | |
*1400-MOCA |
From | To | MEA | MAA |
---|---|---|---|
§ 95.7001Jet Routes | |||
§ 95.7051JET Route J51 Is Amended To Read In Part | |||
TUBAS, NC FIX | #FLAT ROCK, VA VORTAC | *26000 | 45000 |
*18000-GNSS MEA | |||
#R-218 UNUSABLE | |||
§ 95.7091Jet Route J9 1Is Amended To Read In Part | |||
CROSS CITY, FL VORTAC | #ATLANTA, GA VORTAC | 24000 | 45000 |
#R-169 DME UNUSABLE |
Airway Segment | Changeover Points | From | To | Distance | From |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
§ 95.8003VOR Federal Airway Changeover Points Is Amended To Add Changeover Point Alaska V480 | |||||
ST PAUL ISLAND, AK NDB/DME | BETHEL, AK VORTAC | 223 | *ST PAUL ISLAND. | ||
Is Amended To Delete Changeover Point | |||||
ST PAUL ISLAND, AK NDB/DME | KIPNUKL, AK VORTAC | 197 | ST PAUL ISLAND. |
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