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[FR Doc No: 94-3742]


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[Federal Register: February 18, 1994]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No 93-ASW-31]

 

Alteration of Jet Route J-142

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action removes a segment of Jet Route J-142 between San 
Simon, AZ, and Socorro, NM. J-142 was initially established for air 
traffic control (ATC) purposes when Restricted Area R-5113 was in use. 
Since R-5113 is used for thunderstorm research approximately one month 
per year, this segment of J-142 is rarely utilized. When R-5113 is 
active, aircraft will be vectored clear of the area.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 u.t.c., April 28, 1994.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Lewis W. Still, 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-
9250.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History

    On October 14, 1993, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the 
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to remove a portion of J-
142 between San Simon, AZ, and Socorro, NM (58 FR 53166). Interested 
parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking proceeding by 
submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments 
objecting to the proposal were received. Except for editorial changes, 
this amendment is the same as that proposed in the notice. Jet routes 
are published in paragraph 2004 of FAA Order 7400.9A dated June 17, 
1993, and effective September 16, 1993, which is incorporated by 
reference in 14 CFR 71.1 (58 FR 36298; July 6, 1993). The jet route 
listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order.

The Rule

    This amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations 
removes a portion of J-142 between San Simon, AZ, and Socorro, NM. J-
142 is a dogleg route established for use when R-5113 is in use. R-5113 
is used for thunderstorm research approximately one month a year. Since 
that portion of J-142 is rarely used, the FAA is removing that segment. 
Aircraft will be vectored clear of the area when R-5113 is active. This 
action will reduce chart clutter.
    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. Since this is a routine matter that 
will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is 
certified that this rule 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).

Adoption of the Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation 
Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--[AMENDED]

    1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. app. 1348(a), 1354(a), 1510; 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 7400.9A, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated June 17, 1993, and effective September 16, 
1993, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2004--Jet Routes

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J-142  [Revised] From Anton Chico, NM; to Borger, TX.

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    Issued in Washington, DC, on February 8, 1994.
Harold W. Becker,
Manager, Airspace-Rules and Aeronautical Information Division.
[FR Doc. 94-3742 Filed 2-17-94; 8:45 am]
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