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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 92-ANM-26]

Realignment of Jet Routes J-163 and J-523

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This rule will extend segments of Jet Routes J-163 and J-523 
located in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, and Colorado. This 
action will enhance traffic flow and reduce controller workload on 
frequently used high altitude routes.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 U.T.C., 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 9, 1993, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the Federal 
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to extend segments of J-163 and 
J-523 located in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado 
(58 FR 18349).
    Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking 
proceeding by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. 
The Idaho Air National Guard, Department of the Air Force Headquarters 
Air Combat Command, Headquarters 366th Wing (ACC), Headquarters 366th 
Operations Group (ACC), and the Department of the Air Force 
Headquarters Air Force Flight Standards Agency claimed that the jet 
route extension would adversely impact Air Traffic Control Assigned 
Airspace above the Saddle, OR, and Paradise, ID, Military Operations 
Areas (MOA). These commenters stated that the proposal would adversely 
effect their ability to conduct training to maintain combat 
effectiveness.
    The FAA has determined, after a review of procedures between the 
Salt Lake City Air Route Traffic Control Center and the military units, 
that the extension of J-523 as proposed in the notice will allow air 
traffic control to continue to provide the maximum service to all 
airspace users, including the military. ATCAA procedures will be 
developed through a letter of agreement between air traffic control and 
the military. 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 routes listed in this document will be 
published subsequently in the Order.

The Rule

    This amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations 
extends segments of Jet Routes J-163 and J-523 located in the vicinity 
of Washington State, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado. This 
action will enhance traffic flow and reduce controller workload on 
frequently used high altitude 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

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J-163 [Revised]

    From Baker, OR, via Boise, ID; Pocatello, ID; Rock Springs, WY; 
to Hayden, CO.
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J-523 [Revised]

    From Bryce Canyon, UT; Ely, NV; Rome, OR; Kimberly, OR; 
Klickitat, WA; Seattle, WA; Tatoosh, WA; Port Hardy, BC, Canada; 
Sandspit, BC, Canada; to Annette Island, AK; excluding the airspace 
within Canada.
* * * * *
    Issued in Washington, DC, on April 21, 1994.
Harold W. Becker,
Manager, Airspace-Rules and Aeronautical Information Division.
[FR Doc. 94-11957 Filed 5-16-94, 8:45 am]
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