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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71
[Airspace Docket No. 94-ASO-17]
Proposed Establishment and Alteration of Jet Routes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
SUMMARY: This proposal would establish new jet routes and modify
existing jet routes in the Miami, FL, area. Establishing new jet routes
and realigning existing routes are necessary as a result of the
commissioning of the Virginia Key, FL, Very High Frequency
Omnidirectional Range and Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME).
DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 9, 1994.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on the proposal in triplicate to:
Manager, Air Traffic Division, ASO-500
Docket No. 94-ASO-17,
Federal Aviation Administration,
P.O. Box 20636,
Atlanta, GA 30320.
The official docket may be examined in the Rules Docket, Office
of the Chief Counsel, Room 916, 800 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC, weekdays, except Federal holidays, between 8:30 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m.
An informal docket may also be examined during normal business
hours at the office of the Regional Air Traffic Division.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia P. Crawford, 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) 267-9255.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they
may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
Communications should identify the airspace docket number and be
submitted in triplicate to the address listed above. Commenters wishing
the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on this notice must
submit with those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which
the following statement is made: ``Comments to Airspace Docket No. 94-
ASO-17.'' The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the
commenter. All communications received on or before the specified
closing date for comments will be considered before taking action on
the proposed rule. The proposal contained in this notice may be changed
in light of comments received. All comments submitted will be available
for examination in the Rules Docket both before and after the closing
date for comments. A report summarizing each substantive public contact
with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the
docket.
Availability of NPRM's
Any person may obtain a copy of this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
(NPRM) by submitting a request to the Federal Aviation Administration,
Office of Public Affairs, Attention: Public Inquiry Center, APA-220,
800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591, or by calling (202)
267-3485. Communications must identify the notice number of this NPRM.
Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future NPRM's
should also request a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, which
describes the application procedure.
The Proposal
The FAA is considering an amendment to part 71 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to establish and to alter various
jet routes in the Miami, FL, area.
In 1992, Hurricane Andrew rendered the Biscayne Bay, FL, Very High
Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) inoperative. The Biscayne Bay VOR
was a navigational aid serving air traffic in the Miami terminal
airspace. Consequently, several of the jet routes previously based on
the Biscayne Bay Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range had to be
realigned with other navigational aids. The Virginia Key VOR/DME is
being commissioned to replace the Biscayne Bay VORTAC to support the
air traffic operations in the Miami, FL, area. Commissioning of the
new, Virginia Key VOR/DME, navigational aid will necessitate the
realignment of existing routes. Additionally, the establishment of
several new jet routes is necessary to provide additional support for
air traffic operations in the Miami area. Jet routes are published in
paragraph 2004 of FAA Order 7400.9B dated July 18, 1994, and effective
September 16, 1994, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1.
The jet routes listed in this document would be published subsequently
in the Order.
The FAA has determined that this proposed 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, when promulgated, will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
ICAO Considerations
As part of this proposal relate to navigable airspace outside the
United States, this notice is submitted in accordance with the
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) International
Standards and Recommended Practices.
Applicability of International Standards and Recommended Practices
by the Air Traffic Rules and Procedures Service, FAA, in areas outside
domestic airspace of the United States is governed by Article 12 of,
and Annex 11 to, the Convention on International Civil Aviation, which
pertains to the establishment of air navigational facilities and
services necessary to promote the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow
of civil air traffic. Their purpose is to ensure that civil aircraft
operations on international air routes is carried out under uniform
conditions designed to improve the safety and efficiency of air
operations.
The International Standards and Recommended Practices in Annex 11
apply in those parts of the airspace under the jurisdiction of a
contracting state, derived from ICAO, wherein air traffic services are
provided and also whenever a contracting state accepts the
responsibility of providing air traffic services over high seas or in
airspace of undetermined sovereignty. A contracting state accepting
such responsibility may apply the International Standards and
Recommended Practices in a manner consistent with that adopted for
airspace under its domestic jurisdiction.
In accordance with Article 3 of the Convention on International
Civil Aviation, Chicago, 1944, state aircraft are exempt from the
provisions of Annex 11 and its Standards and Recommended Practices. As
a contracting state, the United States agreed by Article 3(d) that its
state aircraft will be operated in international airspace with due
regard for the safety of civil aircraft.
Since this action involves, in part, the designation of navigable
airspace outside the United States, the Administrator is consulting
with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense in accordance
with the provisions of Executive Order 10854.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
The Proposed Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
PART 71--[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for 14 CFR 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 7400.9B, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated July 18, 1994, and effective September 16,
1994, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes
* * * * *
J-20 (Revised)
From Seattle, WA, via Yakima, WA; Pendleton, OR; Donnelly, ID;
Pocatello, ID; Rock Springs, WY; Denver, CO; Kiowa, CO; Lamar, CO;
Liberal, KS; INT Liberal 137 deg. and Will Rogers, OK, 284 deg.
radials; Will Rogers; Shreveport, LA; Jackson, MS; Montgomery, AL;
Meridian, MS; Tallahassee, FL; INT Tallahassee 129 deg. and Orlando,
FL, 306 deg. radials; Orlando; INT Orlando 140 deg.T(140 deg.M) and
Virginia Key, FL, 344 deg.T(348 deg.M) radials; Virginia Key.
* * * * *
J-43 (Revised)
From Miami, FL, INT Miami 313 deg.T(313 deg.M) and LaBelle, FL,
137 deg.T(136 deg.M) radials; LaBelle; St. Petersburg, FL;
Tallahassee, FL; Atlanta, GA; Volunteer, TN; Falmouth, KY; Rosewood,
OH; Carleton, MI; to Sault Ste. Marie, MI.
* * * * *
J-45 (Revised)
From Virginia Key, FL, INT 015 deg.T(019 deg.M) and Vero Beach,
FL, 143 deg. radial; Vero Beach; INT Vero Beach 330 deg. and Ormond
Beach, FL, 183 deg. radials; Ormond Beach; Craig, FL; Alma, GA;
Macon, GA; Atlanta, GA; Nashville, TN; St Louis, MO; Des Moines, IA;
Sioux Falls, SD; to Aberdeen, SD.
* * * * *
J-53 (Revised)
From Miami, FL; INT Miami 020 deg.T(020 deg.M) and Pahokee, FL,
157 deg.T(157 deg.M) radials; Pahokee; INT Pahokee
342 deg.T(342 deg.M) and Orlando, FL, 162 deg.T(162 deg.M) radials;
Orlando; Craig, FL; INT Craig 347 deg. and Colliers, SC, 174 deg.
radials; Colliers; Spartanburg, SC; Pulaski, VA; INT of Pulaski
015 deg. and Ellwood City, PA, 177 deg. radials; to Ellwood City.
* * * * *
J-55 (Revised)
From Miami, FL; INT Miami 332 deg.T(332 deg.M) and Gainesville,
FL, 157 deg.T(156 deg.M), radials; INT Gainesville
157 deg.T(156 deg.M) and Craig, FL, 192 deg.T(195 deg.M), 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-73 (Revised)
From Miami, FL, INT Miami 313 deg.T(313 deg.M) and LaBelle, FL,
137 deg.T(136 deg.M) radials; LaBelle; Lakeland, FL; Tallahassee,
FL; La Grange, GA; Nashville, TN; Pocket City, IN; to Northbrook,
IL.
* * * * *
J-81 (New)
From Miami, FL; INT Miami 020 deg.T(020 deg.M) and Pahokee, FL,
157 deg.T(157 deg.M) radials; Pahokee; INT Pahokee
342 deg.T(342 deg.M) and Orlando, FL, 162 deg.T(162 deg.M) radials;
Orlando; Cecil; INT Cecil 007 deg.T(010 deg.M) and Craig, FL,
347 deg.T(350 deg.M) radials; INT Craig 347 deg.T(350 deg.M) and
Colliers, SC, 174 deg.T(178 deg.M), radials; Colliers.
* * * * *
J-85 (Revised)
From Miami, FL; INT Miami 332 deg.T(332 deg.M) and Gainesville,
FL, 157 deg.T(156 deg.M) radials; Gainesville; Taylor, FL; Alma, GA;
Colliers, SC; Spartanburg, SC; Charleston, WV; INT of the Charleston
357 deg. and the DRYER, OH, 172 deg. radials; DRYER. The portion
within Canada is excluded. J-86 (Revised) From Boulder City, NV, via
Peach Springs, AZ; Winslow, AZ; El Paso, TX; Fort Stockton, TX;
Junction, TX; Austin, TX; Humble, TX; Leeville, LA; INT of Leeville
104 deg. and Sarasota, FL, 286 deg. radials; Sarasota; INT of
Sarasota 103 deg. and La Belle, FL, 313 deg. radials; La Belle; INT
La Belle 137 deg.T(136 deg.M) and Miami, FL, 313 deg.T(313 deg.M)
radials; to Miami.
* * * * *
J-113 (New)
From Virginia Key, FL, INT Virginia Key 344 deg.T(348 deg.M) and
Craig, FL, 168 deg.T(171 deg.M) radials; Craig.
* * * * *
Issued in Washington, DC, on October 17, 1994.
Reginald C. Matthews,
Acting Manager, Airspace-Rules and Aeronautical Information Division.
[FR Doc. 94-26497 Filed 10-25-94; 8:45 am]
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