[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 239 (Friday, December 12, 1997)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 65357-65358]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-32573]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 95-ASO-21]
RIN 2120-AA66


Modification of Jet Route J-46

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This rule extends Jet Route J-46 from Volunteer, TN, to Alma, 
GA.

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This action will assist aircraft navigating between Tennessee and 
Georgia, reduce controller workload, and improve air traffic 
procedures.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, February 26, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia P. 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:

History

    On August 26, 1996, the FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 71 to 
extend J-46 from Volunteer, TN, to Alma, GA (61 FR 43694). Interested 
parties were invited by the FAA to participate in this rulemaking 
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were 
received. Except for editorial changes, this amendment is the same as 
proposed in the notice. Jet routes are published in paragraph 2004 of 
FAA Order 7400.9E, dated September 10, 1997, and effective September 
16, 1997, 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 extends J-46 from Volunteer, TN, to Alma, 
GA. Extending this jet route will assist aircraft navigating between 
Tennessee and Georgia, reduce controller workload, and improve air 
traffic procedures.
    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. 
Therefore, this regulation: (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--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, CLASS B, CLASS C, CLASS D, AND 
CLASS E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIRWAYS; ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

    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.


Sec. 71.1  [Amended]

    2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9E, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated September 10, 1997, and effective September 16, 
1997, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2004--Jet Routes

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J-46  [Revised]

From Tulsa , OK, via Walnut Ridge, AR; Nashville, TN; to Volunteer, 
TN; Athens, GA; to Alma, GA.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on December 2, 1997.
Reginald C. Matthews,
Acting Program Director for Air Traffic Airspace Management.
[FR Doc. 97-32573 Filed 12-11-97; 8:45 am]
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