[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 233 (Monday, December 6, 2004)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 70372-70373]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-26749]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2004-16091; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-74]
RIN 2120-AA66


Establishment of Jet Route 187, and Revision of Jet Routes 180 
and 181; MO

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes Jet Route 187 (J-187) from the 
Memphis, TN, Very High Frequency Omni-directional Range/Tactical Air 
Navigation (VORTAC) to the Foristell, MO, VORTAC. This action also 
extends J-180 from the Little Rock, AR, VORTAC to the Foristell VORTAC, 
and realigns J-181 between the Neosho Very High Frequency Omni-
directional Range/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) and the BAYLI 
intersection. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the management 
of aircraft operations over the St. Louis, MO area.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, March 17, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Rohring, Airspace and Rules, 
Office of System Operations and Safety, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; 
telephone: (202) 267-8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On April 15, 2004, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice proposing to establish J-187, and revise J-180 and J-181 (69 FR 
19963). As part of the National Airspace Redesign project, a review of 
aircraft operations has identified a need to revise the jet route 
structure over the St. Louis, MO area. The FAA believes that 
establishing J-187 and revising the existing J-180 and J-181 will 
enhance the management of aircraft operations destined for the Lambert-
St. Louis International Airport and the Chicago O'Hare International 
Airport. Interested parties were invited to participate in this 
rulemaking proceeding by submitting written comments on this proposal 
to the FAA. No comments were received in response to the proposal.

The Rule

    The FAA is amending Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 (part 71) by establishing J-187, and revising J-180 and J-181 
in the St. Louis, MO area. Specifically, this action establishes J-187 
from the Memphis, TN, VORTAC to the Foristell, MO, VORTAC. This action 
also revises J-180 by extending it from the Little Rock, AR, VORTAC to 
the Foristell VORTAC and J-181 by realigning the segments between the 
Neosho VOR/DME and the BAYLI intersection. The FAA believes that this 
action will enhance the management of aircraft operations over the St. 
Louis, MO area.
    Jet routes are published in paragraph 2004 of FAA Order 7400.9L 
dated September 2, 2003, and effective September 16, 2003, which is 
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The jet routes 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.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical 
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance 
with Paragraph 311(a) of FAA Order 1050.1E, Policies and Procedures for 
Considering Environmental Impacts. This airspace action is not expected 
to cause any potentially significant impacts, and no extraordinary 
circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental 
assessment.

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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by Reference, Navigation (air).

The Adoption of the Amendment

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In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration 
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR 
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

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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]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9L, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated September 2, 2003, 
and effective September 16, 2003, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes

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J-180 [Revised]

    From Humble, TX; Daisetta, TX; Sawmill, LA; Little Rock, AR; 
Foristell, MO.

J-181 [Revised]

    From Ranger, TX; Okmulgee, OK; Neosho, MO; Hallsville, MO; INT 
Hallsville 053[deg] and Bradford, IL, 219[deg] radials; to Bradford.
* * * * *

J-187 [New]

    From Memphis, TN; Foristell, MO.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on November 29, 2004.
Reginald Matthews,
Manager, Airspace and Rules.
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