[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 231 (Monday, December 2, 2002)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 71460-71461]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-30326]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA 2001-10527; Airspace Docket No. ASD 02-AGL-16]
RIN 2120-AA66


Revision of Jet Route

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final Rule.

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SUMMARY: This action realigns Jet Route 211 (J-211) southeast of the 
Johnstown, PA, Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air 
Navigation (VORTAC) by realigning it clockwise by one degree. The 
realignment is necessary because the Johnstown 129[deg] radial has 
become unusable. The FAA is taking this action to enhance aviation 
safety in the Johnstown, PA, area.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, January 23, 2003.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Rohring, 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

    Aircraft navigating on J-211 currently use the 129[deg] radial of 
the Johnstown, PA, VORTAC. A review by the FAA has revealed that the 
129[deg] radial of the Johnstown, PA, VORTAC has become unusable. This 
action revises J-211 from the Johnstown 129[deg] radial to the 
Johnstown 130[deg] radial. The FAA is taking this action to enhance 
aviation safety in the affected area.

The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 71 realigns a segment of J-211 
southeast of the Johnstown, PA, VORTAC by moving it one degree from the 
Johnstown 129[deg] radial to the Johnstown 130[deg] radial. This action 
is necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft navigating on J-211. 
Because this action is needed for safety reasons, I find that notice 
and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are impracticable and 
contrary to the public interest.
    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.
    Jet routes are published in paragraph 2004 of FAA Order 7400.9K 
dated August 30, 2002, and effective September 16, 2002, which is 
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR

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71.1. The jet routes listed in this document will be published 
subsequently in the Order.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of 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 7400.9K, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 30, 2002, and effective September 16, 
2002, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes

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J-211 [Revised]

From Youngstown, OH; Johnstown, PA; INT Johnstown 130[deg] and 
Westminster, MD, 292[deg] radials; to Westminster.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on November 22, 2002.
Reginald C. Matthews,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Division.
[FR Doc. 02-30326 Filed 11-29-02; 8:45 am]
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