Amendment of Domestic Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-16, V-35, V-37, V-53, V-133, V-136, V-143, V-259, V-310, V-364, V-409, V-415, V-454, and V-6
This action proposes to amend domestic Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-16, V-35, V-37, V-53, V- 133, V-136, V-143, V-259, V-310, V-364, V-409, V-415, V-454, and V-605 in the eastern United States.
Metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Federal Register | 2026-04442 |
| Agencies | Federal Aviation Administration, Transportation Department |
| Publication | 2026-03-06 |
| Comment closes | 2026-04-20 |
Overview
This action proposes to amend domestic Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-16, V-35, V-37, V-53, V- 133, V-136, V-143, V-259, V-310, V-364, V-409, V-415, V-454, and V-605 in the eastern United States. The FAA is proposing this action due to the planned decommissioning of the Charlotte, NC…
This action proposes to amend domestic Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-16, V-35, V-37, V-53, V- 133, V-136, V-143, V-259, V-310, V-364, V-409, V-415, V-454, and V-605 in the eastern United States. The FAA is proposing this action due to the planned decommissioning of the Charlotte, NC (CLT), VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME); Foothills, SC (ODF), VOR/DME; and Holston Mountain, TN (HMV), VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC). This action is in support of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program.
CFA analysis and draft comment for this docket (teaser):
PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED REGULATIONS: Amendment of Domestic Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-16, V-35, V-37, V-53, V-133, V-136, V-143, V-259, V-310, V-364, V-409, V-415, V-454, and V-605; Eastern United States Submitted by the Center for Federal Accountability (CFA) Document Number: 2026-04442 ## Executive Summary The Center for Federal Accountability submits this draft…
# PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED REGULATIONS: Amendment of Domestic Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-16, V-35, V-37, V-53, V-133, V-136, V-143, V-259, V-310, V-364, V-409, V-415, V-454, and V-605; Eastern United States
**Submitted by the Center for Federal Accountability (CFA)**
**Document Number:** 2026-04442
## Executive Summary
The Center for Federal Accountability submits this draft comment to support timely public record participation while full model-backed legal analysis is queued. This draft identifies baseline accountability concerns and preserves key issues for agency consideration before the close of comments.
## Table of Authorities (to be finalized)
- Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 551 et seq.)
- Agency enabling statute and implementing regulations (rule-specific citations to be finalized)
## Key Concerns
- The agency should clearly identify statutory authority for each material requirement in the proposal.
- The agency should provide transparent cost, burden, and implementation assumptions with reproducible methodology.
- The agency should address foreseeable operational risks and unintended consequences for regulated parties and the public.
## Preliminary Analysis
This preliminary draft is generated from the available Federal Register text excerpt below and is intended to preserve issues for the rulemaking record. A full model-backed CFA legal analysis can be substituted in a subsequent revision.
> Federal Register, Volume 91 Issue 44 (Friday, March 6, 2026) [Federal Register Volume 91, Number 44 (Friday, March 6, 2026)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 10979-10983] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] [FR Doc No: 2026-04442] ======================================================================== Proposed Rules Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 44 / Friday, March 6, 2026 / Proposed Rules [[Page 10979]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2026-2452; Airspace Docket No. 25-ASO-16] RIN 2120-AA66 Amendment of Domestic Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-16, V-35, V-37, V-53, V-133, V-136, V-143, V- 259, V-310, V-364, V-409, V-415, V-454, and V-605; Eastern United States AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend domestic Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-16, V-35, V-37, V-53, V- 133, V-136, V-143, V-259, V-310, V-364, V-409, V-415, V-454, and V-605 in the eastern United States. The FAA is proposing this action due to the planned decommissioning of the Charlotte, NC (CLT), VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME); Foothills, SC (ODF), VOR/DME; and Holston Mountain, TN (HMV), VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC). This action is in support of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program. DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 20, 2026. ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2026-2452 and Airspace Docket No. 25-ASO-16 using any of the following methods: * Federal eRulemaking…
## CFA Recommendations
1. Publish a clear crosswalk from each proposed requirement to its statutory basis.
2. Expand and disclose the quantitative assumptions used in cost-benefit analysis.
3. Provide implementation alternatives and phase-in options to reduce compliance risk.
4. Extend or reopen comment if substantial updates are made after publication.
## CFA Contact
Center for Federal Accountability (CFA)
8401 Mayland Dr # 7387
Richmond, VA 23294
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