[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 127 (Wednesday, July 2, 1997)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 35713-35715]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-17390]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 96-ASO-20]
RIN 2120-AA66


Proposed Modification of Multiple Federal Airways, Jet Routes and 
Reporting Points; Florida

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: This proposal would modify the airspace designation for 
several jet routes, Federal airways, and the Other Domestic Reporting 
Point ``COVIA'' in the State of Florida. This action is necessary due 
to the Tallahassee, FL, Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/
Tactical Air Navigation Aids (VORTAC) being renamed Seminole, FL, 
VORTAC. As a result, the airspace designations associated with that 
navigational aid must be modified. The effective date to change the 
name of the

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navigational aid would coincide with this rulemaking action.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 11, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on the proposal in triplicate to: Manager, Air 
Traffic Division, ASO-500, Docket No. 96-ASO-20, 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 Crawford, Airspace and Rules 
Division, ATA-400, Office of Air Traffic Airspace Management, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 
20591; telephone: (202) 267-8783.

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. 96-
ASO-20.'' 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 NPRM by submitting a request 
to the Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Air Traffic Airspace 
Management, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591, or by 
calling (202) 267-8783. 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 proposing to amend part 71 of the Federal Aviation 
Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to modify the airspace designations of 
several jet routes, Federal airways, and the ``COVIA'' Reporting Point 
located in the State of Florida. Currently, the Tallahassee, FL, VORTAC 
and the Tallahassee Regional Airport share the same name and location 
identifier; however, the navigational aid is not located on the airport 
property. The existence of two distinct facilities with an identical 
name has created problems for air traffic operations that impact 
departure and arrival procedures, and has caused confusion among pilots 
in their flight plan navigation. To ensure that airspace users are able 
to clearly identify the navigational aid, versus the airport, the FAA 
is proposing to change the name of the Tallahassee VORTAC to Seminole 
VORTAC. This action would enhance air traffic procedures and simplify 
navigation. Jet routes, domestic Federal airways, and other domestic 
reporting points are published in paragraphs 2004, 6010(a), and 7003, 
respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9D dated September 4, 1996, and 
effective September 16, 1996, which is incorporated by reference in 14 
CFR section 71.1. The jet routes, airways, and reporting point 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 proposed 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.

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 part 71 of the Federal Aviation 
Regulations (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 7400.9D, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated September 4, 1996, and effective September 16, 
1996, is amended as follows:
    Paragraph 2004--Jet Routes
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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 Seminole, FL, 290 deg. (T) 
282 deg. (M) radials; Seminole; to Taylor, FL.
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J-20 [Revised]

    From Seattle, WA, via Yakima, WA; Pendleton, OR; Donnelly, ID; 
Pocatello, ID; Rock Springs, WY; Falcon, CO; Hugo, CO; Lamar, CO; 
Liberal, KS; INT Liberal 137 deg. and Will Rogers, OK, 284 deg. 
radials; Will Rogers; Belcher, LA; Jackson, MS; Montgomery, AL; 
Meridian, MS; Seminole, FL; INT Seminole 129 deg. (T) 131 deg. (M) 
and Orlando, FL 306 deg. radials; Orlando; INT Orlando 140 deg. and 
Virginia Key, FL, 344 deg. radials; Virginia Key.
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J-41 [Revised]

    From Key West, FL; Lee County, FL; St Petersburg; Seminole, FL; 
Montgomery, AL; Vulcan, AL; Memphis, TN; Springfield, MO, Kansas 
City, MO, to Omaha, NE.
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J-43 [Revised]

    From Dolphin, FL; LaBelle, FL; St. Petersburg, FL; Seminole, FL; 
Atlanta, GA; Volunteer, TN; Falmouth, KY; Rosewood, OH; Carleton, 
MI; to Sault Ste. Marie, MI.
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J-73 [Revised]

    From Dolphin, FL; LaBelle, FL; Lakeland, FL; Seminole, FL; La 
Grange, GA; Nashville, TN; Pocket City, IN; to Northbrook, IL.
* * * * *
    Paragraph 6010(a)--Domestic VOR Federal Airways
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V-7 [Revised]

    From Dolphin, FL; INT Dolphin 299 deg. and Lee County, FL, 
120 deg. radials; Lee County; Lakeland, FL; Cross City, FL; 
Seminole, FL; Wiregrass, AL; INT Wiregrass 333 deg. and Montgomery, 
AL, 129 deg. radials; Montgomery; Vulcan, AL; Muscle Shoals, AL; 
Graham, TN; Central City, KY; Pocket City, IN; INT Pocket City 
016 deg. and Terre Haute, IN, 191 deg. radials; Terre Haute; Boiler, 
IN; Chicago Heights, IL; INT Chicago Heights 358 deg. and Falls, WI, 
170 deg. radials; Falls; Green Bay, WI; Menominee, MI; Marquette, 
MI. The airspace below 2,000 feet MSL outside the United States is 
excluded. The portion outside the United States has no upper limit.
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V-97 [Revised]

    From Dolphin, FL; La Belle, FL; St. Petersburg, FL; Seminole, 
FL; Pecan, GA; Atlanta, GA; INT Atlanta 001 deg. and Volunteer, TN, 
197 deg. radials; Volunteer; London, KY; Lexington, KY; Cincinnati, 
OH; Shelbyville, IN, INT Shelbyville 313 deg. and Boiler, IN, 
136 deg. radials; Boiler; Chicago Heights, IL; to INT Chicago 
Heights 358 deg. and Chicago O'Hare, IL, 127 deg. radials. From INT 
Northbrook, IL, 290 deg. and Janesville, WI, 112 deg. radials; 
Janesville; Lone Rock, WI; Nodine, MN; to Gopher, MN. The airspace 
below 2,000 feet MSL outside the United States is excluded.
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V-198 [Revised]

    From San Simon, AZ, via Columbus, NM; El Paso, TX; 6 miles wide; 
INT El Paso 109 deg. and Hudspeth, TX, 287 deg. radials; 6 miles 
wide; Hudspeth; 29 miles, 38 miles, 82 MSL, INT Hudspeth 109 deg. 
and Fort Stockton, TX, 284 deg. radials; 18 miles, 82 MSL; Fort 
Stockton; 20 miles, 116 miles, 55 MSL; Junction, TX; San Antonio, 
TX; Eagle Lake, TX; Hobby, TX; Sabine Pass, TX; White Lake, LA; 
Tibby, LA; Harvey, LA; 69 miles, 33 miles, 25 MSL; Brookley, AL; INT 
Brookley 056 deg. and Crestview, FL, 266 deg. radials; restview; 
Marianna, FL; Seminole, FL; Greenville, FL; Taylor, FL; INT Taylor 
093 deg. and Craig, FL, 287 deg. radials; to Craig.
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V-295 [Revised]

    From Virginia Key, FL; INT Virginia Key 014 deg. and Vero Beach, 
FL, 143 deg. radials; Vero Beach; INT Vero Beach 296 deg. and 
Orlando, FL, 162 deg. radials; Orlando; Ocala, FL; Cross City, FL; 
to Seminole, FL. The portion outside the United States has no upper 
limit.
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Paragraph 7003--Other Domestic Reporting Points

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COVIA: [Revised]

    Lat. 27 deg.56'11''N., long. 84 deg.44'10''W. (INT Sarasota, FL, 
286 deg., Seminole, FL, 187 deg.T(185 deg.M) radials)
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on June 17, 1997.
Nancy B. Kalinowski,
Acting Program Director for Air Traffic.
Airspace Management
[FR Doc. 97-17390 Filed 7-1-97; 8:45 am]
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