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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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