[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 34 (Friday, February 20, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 8564-8566]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-4311]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

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


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

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This rule modifies the airspace designations for several jet 
routes, Federal airways, and the one domestic reporting point in the 
State of Florida. The Tallahassee, FL, Very High Frequency 
Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) is being renamed 
``Seminole, FL, VORTAC'' concurrent with the effective date of this 
rule. This rule modifies all associated airspace designations to 
reflect the name change. This rule does not alter the dimensions or 
operating requirements of any of the affected airways, routes, or 
reporting points.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, April 23, 1998.

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.


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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On July 2, 1997, the FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 71 (part 71) 
to modify the airspace designations for several jet routes, Federal 
airways, and one domestic reporting point in the State of Florida (62 
FR 35713). Interested parties were invited to participate in this 
rulemaking proceeding by submitting comments. No comments objecting to 
the proposal were received. The notice contained two errors in the 
legal descriptions of affected airspace; one in the description for J-
2, and one in the description for J-20. Specific radials in the legal 
descriptions of airways and jet routes are given in relation to true 
(T) north. In NPRM's, however, magnetic (M) north equivalents are also 
provided. The reference magnetic variation for the Tallahassee/Seminole 
VORTAC is 2 deg. east, indicating a -2 deg. conversion factor must be 
applied to convert a true radial to a magnetic radial. The notice 
listed the magnetic equivalent of the Tallahassee/Seminole VORTAC 
290 deg. true radial as 282 deg. in the description for J-2. The 
correct magnetic equivalent is 288 deg.. Similarly, the notice listed 
the magnetic equivalent of the Tallahassee/Seminole VORTAC 129 deg. 
true radial as 131 deg. in the description for J-20. The correct 
magnetic equivalent is 127 deg.. Except for editorial changes and the 
corrections to the airspace designations for the two jet routes, this 
rule is the same as that proposed in the notice.

The Rule

    This amendment to part 71 changes the airspace designations for 
several jet routes, Federal airways, and the domestic reporting point 
``COVIA'' in the State of Florida. The airspace designations are being 
changed to reflect the name change of the Tallahassee VORTAC to 
``Seminole VORTAC.'' This rule does not alter the dimensions or 
operating requirements of any of the affected airways, routes, or 
reporting points. Jet routes, domestic Federal airways, and other 
domestic reporting points are published in paragraphs 2004, 6010(a), 
and 7003, respectively, of FAA Order 7200.9E dated September 10, 1997, 
and effective September 16, 1997, which is incorporated by reference in 
14 CFR section 71.1. The jet routes, airways, and reporting point 
listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order.
    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, 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).

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-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. 
radials; Seminole; to Taylor, FL.
* * * * *

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. and Orlando, FL, 
306 deg. radials; Orlando; INT Orlando 140 deg. and Virginia Key, 
FL, 344 deg. radials; Virginia Key.
* * * * *

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.
* * * * *

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.
* * * * *

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

* * * * *

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.
* * * * *

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.
* * * * *

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;

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Crestview; Marianna, FL; Seminole, FL; Greenville, FL; Taylor, FL; 
INT Taylor 093 deg. and Craig, FL, 287 deg. radials; to Craig.
* * * * *

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

* * * * *

COVIA: [Revised]

Lat. 27 deg.56'11''N., long. 84 deg.44'10''W. (INT Sarasota, FL, 
286 deg., Seminole, FL, 187 deg. radials)
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on February 13, 1998.
Reginald C. Matthews,
Acting Program Director for Air Traffic Airspace Management.
[FR Doc. 98-4311 Filed 2-19-98; 8:45 am]
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