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[FR Doc No: 94-30225]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71
[Airspace Docket No. 94-ASW-2]
Alteration of Jet Routes; LA
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This rule realigns five jet routes located in Louisiana. The
New Orleans Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air
Navigation (VORTAC) facility will be decommissioned because the
platform on which it is located is deteriorating. As a result, the
Harvey, LA, VORTAC will be upgraded to a high class navigational aid
and the five jet routes will be realigned to use the Harvey, LA,
VORTAC. This action will enhance air traffic procedures and accommodate
concerns of airspace users.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, February 2, 1995.
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 July 14, 1994, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to realign five jet routes
located in Louisiana (59 FR 35869). 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, and a 1-degree
radial change to J-37 from ``Harvey, LA, 265 deg.'' to ``Harvey, LA,
266 deg.'' and J-58 from ``Grand Isle, LA, 104 deg.'' to ``Grand Isle,
LA, 105 deg.,'' this amendment is the same as that proposed in the
notice. 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 will be published subsequently in the Order.
The Rule
This amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations
realigns five jet routes located in Louisiana. The New Orleans VORTAC
will be decommissioned because it is located on a platform which is
deteriorating. As a result, Harvey VORTAC will be upgraded to a high
class navigational aid and the five jet routes will be realigned to use
the Harvey, LA, VORTAC. This action will enhance air traffic procedures
and accommodate concerns of airspace users.
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 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 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-2 [Revised]
From Mission Bay, CA, via Imperial, CA; Bard, AZ; INT of the
Bard 089 deg. and Gila Bend, AZ, 261 deg. radials; Gila Bend,
Cochise, AZ; El Paso, TX; Fort Stockton, TX; Junction, TX; San
Antonio, TX; Humble, TX; Lake Charles, LA; Semmes, AL; Crestview,
FL; INT of the Crestview 091 deg. and the Tallahassee, FL, 290 deg.
radials; Tallahassee, FL; to Taylor, FL.
* * * * *
J-31 [Revised]
From Leeville, LA; Harvey, LA; Meridian, MS; to Vulcan.
* * * * *
J-35 [Revised]
From Leeville, LA; McComb, MS; Sidon, MS; Memphis, TN;
Farmington, MO; St. Louis, MO; Capital, IL; Pontiac, IL; Joliet, IL;
to Northbrook, IL.
* * * * *
J-37 [Revised]
From Hobby, TX, via INT of the Hobby 084 deg. and Harvey, LA,
266 deg. radials; Harvey; Semmes, AL; Montgomery, AL; Spartanburg,
SC; Lynchburg, VA; Gordonsville, VA; Brooke, VA; INT Brooke 067 deg.
and Coyle, NJ, 226 deg. radials; to Coyle. From Kennedy, NY;
Kingston, NY; Albany, NY; Massena, NY, to the INT of the Massena
037 deg. radial and the United States/Canadian Border.
* * * * *
J-58 [Revised]
From Oakland, CA, via Manteca, CA; Coaldale, NV; Wilson Creek,
NV; Milford, UT; Farmington, NM; Las Vegas, NM; Amarillo, TX;
Wichita Falls, TX; Dallas-Fort Worth, TX; Alexandria, LA; Harvey,
LA; INT of Grand Isle, LA, 105 deg. and Crestview, FL, 201 deg.
radials; INT of Grand Isle 105 deg. and Sarasota, FL, 286 deg.
radials; Sarasota; Lee County, FL; to the INT Lee County 118 deg.
and Palm Beach, FL, 184 deg. radials.
* * * * *
Issued in Washington, DC, on November 30, 1994
Harold W. Becker,
Manager, Airspace-Rules and Aeronautical Information Division.
[FR Doc. 94-30225 Filed 12-8-94; 8:45 am]
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