[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 182 (Wednesday, September 20, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 48641]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-23341]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 94-ANM-49]


Realignment of Jet Route J-15

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This rule will realign Jet Route J-15 to include the Twin 
Falls, ID, Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air 
Navigation (VORTAC) facility. This action will enhance traffic flow and 
reduce controller workload on a frequently used high altitude route.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, November 9, 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 November 16, 1994, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the 
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to realign Jet Route J-15 
to include the Twin Falls, ID, VORTAC (59 FR 59181).
    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, this amendment is the same as that proposed in the 
notice. Jet routes are published in paragraph 2004 of FAA Order 7400.9C 
dated August 17, 1995, and effective September 16, 1995, which is 
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The jet route listed in this 
document will be published subsequently in the Order.

The Rule

    This amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations 
realigns Jet Route J-15 to include the Twin Falls, ID, VORTAC. This 
will enhance traffic flow and reduce controller workload on a 
frequently used high altitude route.
    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. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 
FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389; 14 CFR 11.69.


Sec. 71.1  [Amended]

    2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9C, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 17, 1995, and effective September 16, 
1995, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2004--Jet Routes

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J-15  [Revised]

    From Humble, TX, via INT Humble 269 deg. and Junction, TX, 
112 deg. radials; Junction; Wink, TX; Chisum, NM; Corona, NM; 
Albuquerque, NM; Farmington, NM; Grand Junction, CO; Salt Lake City, 
UT; Twin Falls, ID; Boise, ID; Kimberly, OR; INT Kimberly 288 deg. 
and Battle Ground, WA, 136 deg. radials; to Battle Ground.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on September 12, 1995.
Reginald C. Matthews,
Acting Manager, Airspace--Rules and Aeronautical Information Division.
[FR Doc. 95-23341 Filed 9-19-95; 8:45 am]
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