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[FR Doc No: 94-10957]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 92-ASO-22]

 

Alteration of Jet Routes; FL

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action alters the descriptions of several jet routes in 
Florida. Alteration of the current jet route structure between 
Charleston, SC, Ormond Beach, FL, Savannah, GA, and Craig, FL, will 
enhance safety by increasing separation between Jet Routes J-79, J-121, 
J-174, and J-103 and the western boundary of Warning Areas W-157, W-
158, and W-159.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, June 23, 1994.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Norman W. Thomas, 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) 267-9230.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On April 5, 1993, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the Federal 
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to alter the descriptions of 
several jet routes in Florida (58 FR 17541). An increase in the 
separation of the current jet route structure between Charleston, SC, 
Ormond Beach, FL, Savannah, GA, and Craig, FL, from the western 
boundary of Warning Areas W-157, W-158, and W-159 will enhance safety.
    Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking 
proceeding by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. 
One comment objecting to the proposal was received from the Air 
Transport Association (ATA). The ATA believes that readjusting the 
boundaries of the warning areas is a better option for increasing the 
airspace clearance between the jet routes and the warning areas rather 
than creating doglegs. ATA contends that these changes will increase 
route mileage approximately .7 nautical miles, which translates into 
increased flight times, and increased operating costs to the airline 
industry.
    In order to ensure adequate airspace separation between the warning 
areas' western boundaries and Jet Routes J-79, J-121, J-174, and J-103, 
it is necessary to realign these jet routes. Experience has shown that 
during the winter months, very strong westerly winds exist at the jet 
route altitudes which can cause aircraft to rapidly drift east of 
course toward the western boundaries of the warning areas. By moving 
the jet routes further to the west, this action will enhance safety by 
increasing the distance from the warning areas.
    Adjusting the boundaries of the warning areas is not a feasible 
alternative at this time. Radar, telemetry equipment, and other range 
resources are strategically located based on existing warning area 
boundaries in order to support the essential military activity. 
Relocation of these resources would be a costly and lengthy process. 
Therefore, the FAA has determined that the most expeditious and cost-
effective alternative is to alter the current jet route structure. 
Except for editorial changes, and the previous amendments to Jet Routes 
J-79 and J-174 (contained in Airspace Docket No. 92-ANE-45; effective 
May 27, 1993), 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 routes listed in this document will be published subsequently 
in the Order.

The Rule

    This amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations 
alters the descriptions of several jet routes in Florida. Alteration of 
the current jet route structures between Charleston, SC, Ormond Beach, 
FL, Savannah, GA, and Craig, FL, will increase separation from the 
western boundary of Warning Areas W-157, W-158, and W-159 and the jet 
routes.
    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

* * * * *

J-51  [Revised]

    From Craig, FL; INT Craig 004 deg. and Savannah, GA, 197 deg. 
radials; Savannah; Columbia, SC; INT Columbia 042 deg. and Flat 
Rock, VA, 212 deg. radials; Flat Rock; Nottingham, MD; Dupont, DE; 
to Yardley, NJ.
* * * * *

J-55  [Revised]

    From Miami, FL; INT Miami 335 deg. and Craig, FL, 192 deg. 
radials; Craig; INT Craig 004 deg. and Savannah, GA, 197 deg. 
radials; Savannah; Charleston, SC; Florence, SC; INT Florence 
003 deg. and Raleigh-Durham, NC, 224 deg. radials; Raleigh-Durham; 
INT Raleigh-Durham 035 deg. and Hopewell, VA, 234 deg. radials; 
Hopewell; to INT Hopewell 030 deg. and Nottingham, MD, 174 deg. 
radials. From Sea Isle, NJ; INT Sea Isle 050 deg. and Hampton, NY, 
223 deg. radials; Hampton; Providence, RI; Boston, MA; Kennebunk, 
ME; Presque Isle, ME; to Mont Joli, PQ, Canada, excluding the 
portion within Canada.
* * * * *

J-79  [Revised]

    From Key West, FL, via Miami, FL; Palm Beach, FL; Vero Beach, 
FL; Ormond Beach, FL; INT Ormond Beach 356 deg. and Savannah, GA, 
184 deg. radials; INT Savannah 184 deg. and Charleston, SC, 212 deg. 
radials; Charleston; Tar River, NC; Franklin, VA; Salisbury, MD; INT 
Salisbury 018 deg. and Kennedy, NY, 218 deg. radials; Kennedy; INT 
Kennedy 080 deg. and Nantucket, MA, 254 deg. radials; INT Nantucket 
254 deg. and Marconi, MA, 205 deg. radials; Marconi; INT Marconi 
006 deg. and Bangor, ME, 206 deg. radials; Bangor.
* * * * *

J-103  [Revised]

    From Ormond Beach, FL; INT Ormond Beach 356 deg. and Savannah, 
GA, 184 deg. radials; Savannah.
* * * * *

J-121  [Revised]

    From Craig, FL; INT Craig 016 deg. and Charleston, SC, 212 deg. 
radials; Charleston; Kinston, NC; Norfolk, VA; INT Norfolk 023 deg. 
and Snow Hill, MD, 211 deg. radials; Snow Hill; Sea Isle, NJ; INT 
Sea Isle 050 deg. and Hampton, NY, 223 deg. radials; Hampton; Sandy 
Point, RI; INT Sandy Point 031 deg. and Kennebunk, ME, 190 deg. 
radials; to Kennebunk.
* * * * *

J-174  [Revised]

    From Craig, FL; INT Craig 016 deg. and Charleston, SC, 212 deg. 
radials; Charleston; Wilmington, NC; Dixon NDB, NC; Norfolk, VA; INT 
Norfolk 023 deg. and Snow Hill, MD, 211 deg. radials; Snow Hill; 
Hampton, NY; INT Hampton 069 deg. and Marconi, MA, 228 deg. radials; 
Marconi, to the INT of Marconi 090 deg. and Nantucket, MA, 066 deg. 
radials. Airspace below FL 240 is excluded between Snow Hill and 
lat. 38 deg.45'00''N., long. 74 deg.43'59''W. Airspace above FL 410 
is excluded between Snow Hill and Hampton.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on April 28, 1994.
Harold W. Becker,
Manager, Airspace-Rules and Aeronautical Information Division.
[FR Doc. 94-10957 Filed 5-5-94, 8:45 am]
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