[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 15 (Thursday, January 23, 2003)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 3196-3198]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-1478]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2002-13362; Airspace Docket No. 02-ASO-7]
RIN 2120-AA66


Proposed Revision of VOR Federal Airways and Jet Routes in the 
Vicinity of Savannah, GA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to revise four jet routes and seven Very 
High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways in the 
vicinity of Savannah, GA, due to the relocation of the Savannah Very 
High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) 
facility. The Savannah VORTAC is being relocated at the Savannah 
International Airport as a result of environmental restrictions at the 
present VORTAC site. The relocation of the VORTAC requires that 
segments of the affected jet routes and VOR Federal airways be 
redescribed.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 10, 2003.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the Docket Management 
System, U.S. Department of Transportation, Room Plaza 401, 400 Seventh 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001. You must identify both docket 
numbers, FAA-2002-13362/Airspace Docket No. 02-ASO-7, at the beginning 
of your comments.
    You may also submit comments through the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov. You may review the public docket containing the proposal, 
any comments received, and any final disposition in person in the 
Dockets Office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except 
Federal holidays. The Docket Office (telephone 1-800-647-5527) is on 
the plaza level of the Department of Transportation NASSIF Building at 
the above address.
    An informal docket may also be examined during normal business 
hours at the office of the Regional Air Traffic Division, ASO-500, 
Federal Aviation Administration, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 
30337.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, 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 both docket numbers 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

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statement is made: ``Comments to Docket No. FAA-2002-13362/Airspace 
Docket No. 02-ASO-7.'' 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

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the 
Internet at http://dms.dot.gov. Recently published rulemaking documents 
can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at http://www.faa.gov 
or the Superintendent of Document's web page at http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara.
    Additionally, any person may obtain a copy of this notice by 
submitting a request to the Federal Aviation Administration, Office of 
Air Traffic Airspace Management, ATA-400, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20591, or by calling (202) 267-8783. Communications must 
identify both docket numbers for this notice. Persons interested in 
being placed on a mailing list for future NPRM's should contact the 
FAA's Office of Rulemaking, (202) 267-9677, to request a copy of 
Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Distribution 
System, which describes the application procedure.

The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to revise the 
descriptions of four jet routes and seven VOR Federal airways in the 
vicinity of Savannah, GA. Specifically, this notice is proposing to 
revise jet routes J-51, J-55, J-79, and J-103; and VOR Federal Airways 
V-3, V-37, V-154, V-185, V-437, V-441, and V-578. The proposed action 
would make minor amendments in the legal descriptions to align affected 
jet route and VOR Federal airway segments with the new VORTAC site.
    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. 
Therefore, this proposed regulation: (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 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.
    Jet routes and Domestic VOR Federal airways are published in 
paragraphs 2004 and 6010(a), respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9K, dated 
August 30, 2002, and effective September 16, 2002, which is 
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The jet routes and VOR 
Federal airways listed in this document would be published subsequently 
in the order.

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 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 FAA 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-51 [Revised]

From Craig, FL; INT Craig 004[deg] and Savannah, GA, 193[deg] radials; 
Savannah; Columbia, SC; INT Columbia 042[deg] and Flat Rock, VA, 
212[deg] radials; Flat Rock; Nottingham, MD; Dupont, DE; to Yardley, 
NJ.
* * * * *

J-55 [Revised]

From Dolphin, FL; INT Dolphin 331[deg] and Gators, FL, 160[deg] 
radials; INT Gators 160[deg] and Craig, FL, 192[deg] radials; Craig; 
INT Craig 004[deg] and Savannah, GA, 193[deg] radials; Savannah; 
Charleston, SC; Florence, SC; INT Florence 003[deg] and Raleigh-Durham, 
NC, 224[deg] radials; Raleigh-Durham; INT Raleigh-Durham 035[deg] and 
Hopewell, VA, 234[deg] radials; Hopewell; INT Hopewell 030[deg] and 
Nottingham, MD, 174[deg] radials. From Sea Isle, NJ; INT Sea Isle 
050[deg] and Hampton, NY, 223[deg] radials; Hampton; Providence, RI; 
Boston, MA; Kennebunk, ME; Presque Isle, ME; to Mont Joli, PQ, Canada, 
excluding the portion within Canada.
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J-79 [Revised]

From Key West, FL; INT Key West 038[deg] and Dolphin, FL, 244[deg] 
radials; Dolphin; Palm Beach, FL; Vero Beach, FL; Ormond Beach, FL; INT 
Savannah, GA, 178[deg] and Charleston, SC, 212[deg] radials; 
Charleston; Tar River, NC; Franklin, VA; Salisbury, MD; INT Salisbury 
018[deg] and Kennedy, NY, 218[deg] radials; Kennedy; INT Kennedy 
080[deg] and Nantucket, MA, 254[deg] radials; INT Nantucket 254[deg] 
and Marconi. MA, 205[deg] radials; Marconi; INT Marconi 006[deg] and 
Bangor, ME, 206[deg] radials; Bangor.
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J-103 [Revised]

From Ormond Beach, FL; to Savannah, GA.

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Paragraph 6010(a)--Domestic VOR Federal Airways

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V-3 [Revised]

From Key West, FL; INT Key West 083[deg] and Dolphin, FL, 191[deg] 
radials; Dolphin; Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Palm Beach, FL; Vero Beach, FL; 
Melbourne, FL; Ormond Beach, FL; Brunswick, GA; INT Brunswick 014[deg] 
and Savannah, GA, 177[deg] radials; Savannah; INT Savannah 028[deg] and 
Vance, SC, 203[deg] radials; Vance; Florence, SC; Sandhills, SC; 
Raleigh-Durham, NC; INT Raleigh-Durham 016[deg] and Flat Rock, VA, 
214[deg] radials; Flat Rock; Gordonsville, VA; INT Gordonsville 
331[deg] and Martinsburg, WV, 216[deg] radials; Martinsburg; 
Westminster, MD; INT Westminster 048[deg] and Modena, PA, 258[deg] 
radials; Modena; Solberg, NJ; INT Solberg 044[deg] and Carmel, NY, 
243[deg] radials; Carmel; Hartford, CT; INT Hartford 084[deg] and 
Boston, MA, 224[deg] radials; Boston; INT Boston 014[deg] and Pease, 
NH, 185[deg] radials; Pease; INT Pease 004[deg] and Augusta, ME, 
233[deg] radials; Augusta;

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Bangor, ME; INT Bangor 039[deg] and Houlton, ME, 203[deg] radials; 
Houlton; Presque Isle, ME; to PQ, Canada. The airspace within R-2916, 
R-2934, R-2935, and within Canada is excluded.
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V-37 [Revised]

From Craig, FL; Brunswick, GA; INT Brunswick 014[deg] and Savannah, GA, 
177[deg] radials; Savannah; Allendale, SC; Columbia, SC; Charlotte, NC; 
Pulaski, VA; Elkins, WV; Clarksburg, WV; INT Clarksburg 359[deg] and 
Ellwood City, PA, 185[deg] radials; Ellwood City; Erie, PA; INT Erie 
010[deg] and Toronto, ON, Canada 210[deg] radials; to Toronto. The 
airspace within Canada is excluded.
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V-154 [Revised]

From Rome, GA; INT Rome 166[deg] and Macon, GA, 301[deg] radials; 
Macon; Dublin, GA; INT Dublin 105[deg] and Savannah, GA, 289[deg] 
radials; to Savannah.
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V-185 [Revised]

From Savannah, GA; INT Savannah 335[deg] and Colliers, SC, 150[deg] 
radials; Colliers; Greenwood, SC; Sugarloaf Mountain, NC; Snowbird, TN; 
INT Snowbird 301[deg] and Volunteer, TN, 069[deg] radials; to 
Volunteer.
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V-437 [Revised]

From Dolphin, FL; INT Dolphin 354[deg] and Pahokee, FL, 157[deg] 
radials; Pahokee; Melbourne, FL; INT Melbourne 322[deg] and Ormond 
Beach, FL, 211[deg] radials; Ormond Beach; INT Ormond Beach 360[deg] 
and Savannah, GA, 177[deg] radials; Savannah; INT Savannah 053[deg] and 
Charleston, SC, 231[deg] radials; Charleston; to Florence, SC. The 
airspace within R-2935 is excluded.
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V-441 [Revised]

From Melbourne, FL; INT Melbourne 269[deg] and Lakeland, FL, 081[deg] 
radials; Lakeland; St. Petersburg, FL; INT St. Petersburg 010[deg] and 
Ocala, FL, 213[deg] radials; Ocala; Gators, FL; INT Gators 017[deg] and 
Brunswick, GA, 223[deg] radials; Brunswick; INT Brunswick 060[deg] and 
Savannah, GA, 177[deg] radials; to Savannah.
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V-578 [Revised]

From Pecan, GA; Tift Meyers, GA; Alma, GA; INT Alma 072[deg] and 
Savannah, GA, 196[deg] radials; to Savannah.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on January 15, 2003.
Reginald C. Matthews,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Division.
[FR Doc. 03-1478 Filed 1-22-03; 8:45 am]
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