[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 115 (Wednesday, June 14, 2000)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 37277-37278]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-14909]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 99-ASW-33]


Realignment of Jet Route; TX

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action realigns Jet Route 25 (J-25) in the vicinity of 
San Antonio, TX. Specifically, this action realigns J-25 between the 
Corpus Christi Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air 
Navigation (VORTAC) and the San Antonio VORTAC. The FAA is taking this 
action to enhance the management of air traffic operations and allow 
for better utilization of navigable airspace in the San Antonio, TX, 
area. Additionally, this action corrects the legal description of J-25 
by changing the originating point of the jet route and an incorrect 
radial.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, August 10, 2000.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bil Nelson, 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:

Background

    As a result of a recent airspace review, the FAA has determined 
that a segment of J-25, between the Corpus Christi VORTAC and the San 
Antonio VORTAC, requires realignment to allow for better utilization of 
the navigable airspace in the San Antonio, TX, area. Interested parties 
were invited to participate in this rulemaking proceeding by submitting 
written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. 
Except for editorial changes, and the correction to the originating 
point of J-25 from ``Matamoras, Mexico'' to the ``INT of the United 
States/Mexican Border and Brownsville, TX, 221 deg. radial'' and the 
``San Antonio, TX, 174 deg. radials'' to the ``San Antonio, TX, 
166 deg. radials,'' this amendment is the same as that proposed in the 
notice.

The Rule

    This amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 
CFR part 71) realigns J-25 in the vicinity of San Antonio, TX. This 
action realigns the affected jet route between the Corpus Christi 
VORTAC and the San Antonio VORTAC. The FAA is taking this action to 
enhance the management of air traffic operations and allow for better 
utilization of navigable airspace in the San Antonio, TX, area. 
Additionally, this action corrects the legal description of J-25 by 
changing the originating point of the jet route and an incorrect 
radial.
    Jet routes are published in Paragraph 2004 of FAA Order 7400.9G 
dated September 1, 1999, and effective September 16, 1999, 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 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 
Department of Transportation (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).

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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 7400.9G, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated September 1, 1999, and effective September 16, 
1999, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2004  Jet Routes

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J-25  [Revised]

    From the INT of the United States/Mexican Border and the 
Brownsville, TX, 221 deg. radial via Brownsville; INT of the 
Brownsville 358 deg. and the Corpus Christi, TX, 178 deg. radials; 
Corpus Christi; INT of the Corpus Christi 311 deg. and the San 
Antonio, TX, 166 deg. radials; San Antonio; Centex, TX; Waco, TX; 
Ranger, TX; Tulsa, OK; Kansas City, MO; Des Moines, IA; Mason City, 
IA; Gopher, MN; Brainerd, MN; to Winnipeg, MB, Canada. The airspace 
within Canada is excluded. The airspace within Mexico is excluded.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on June 7, 2000.
Reginald C. Matthews,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Division.
[FR Doc. 00-14909 Filed 6-13-00; 8:45 am]
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