[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 58 (Monday, March 27, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 15027-15028]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-2920]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2005-23436; Airspace Docket No. 05-ASO-10]
RIN 2120-AA66


Establishment of Area Navigation Instrument Flight Rules Terminal 
Transition Route (RITTR) T-210; Jacksonville, FL

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes a RITTR, designated T-210, in the 
Jacksonville, FL, terminal area. The purpose of this route is to 
expedite the handling of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) overflight 
aircraft transitioning through busy terminal airspace. The FAA is 
taking this action to enhance the safe and efficient use of the 
navigable airspace in the Jacksonville, FL, terminal area.

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, June 8, 2006.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On January 9, 2006, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice of proposed rulemaking to establish route T-210 in the 
Jacksonville, FL, terminal area (71 FR 1397). Interested parties were 
invited to participate in this rulemaking proceeding by submitting 
written comments on this proposal to the FAA. One comment was received 
in response to the proposal.

Analysis of Comment

    The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) wrote in support 
of the proposal. AOPA noted that the NPRM did not list a defined 
altitude for T-210 and recommended that the route be available at 
multiple altitudes to allow users to take full advantage of the 
benefits of RITTR. AOPA also asked the FAA to incorporate guidance into 
FAA publications to allow pilots operating under Visual Flight Rules 
(VFR) to use the route when transitioning through terminal airspace.
    The FAA confirms that the route will be available at various 
altitudes in the low altitude structure within the airspace assigned to 
Jacksonville Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON). These altitudes 
will vary depending on factors such as direction of flight, filed 
altitude, air traffic volume, etc. Altitudes will be assigned by either 
Jacksonville TRACON or Jacksonville Air Route Traffic Control Center 
(ARTCC).
    The FAA does not plan to issue guidance regarding VFR use of RITTRs 
at this time. RITTRs were developed specifically to provide routing for 
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)-equipped aircraft that are 
operating on an IFR flight plan, to transition through busy terminal 
areas. The fixes/waypoints used to define the routes do not have 
associated visual landmarks for reference by VFR pilots when navigating 
through the area. Pilots of suitably equipped VFR aircraft could 
utilize the route for navigation, in compliance with all applicable VFR 
regulations. This is similar to current practice where a pilot 
operating in accordance with VFR may use a Very High Frequency Omni-
directional Range Federal airway for navigation.
    RITTRs are low altitude RNAV routes and are published under Area 
Navigation Routes in paragraph 6011 of FAA Order 7400.9N dated 
September 1, 2006 and effective September 15, 2006, which is 
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The RITTR route listed in 
this document will be published subsequently in the order.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 by establishing route T-210 in the Jacksonville, FL, terminal 
area. The route may be used by GNSS-equipped aircraft that are capable 
of filing flight plan equipment code ``/G.'' The route will be depicted 
in blue on the appropriate IFR en route low altitude charts. The FAA is 
taking this action to enhance safety and the flexible and efficient use 
of the navigable airspace by en route IFR aircraft transitioning 
through the Jacksonville, FL, terminal area.
    In the NPRM, the point BRADO was erroneously identified as a ``WP'' 
(waypoint). This point is currently a charted navigation fix, 
therefore, an editorial change is being made in this rule to replace 
``WP'' with ``Fix'' in the description of BRADO. With the exception of 
this change, this amendment is the same as that proposed in the notice.
    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

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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

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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 7400.9N, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated September 1, 2005, 
and effective September 15, 2005, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6011 Area Navigation Routes

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T 210 BRADO, FL to Taylor, FL [New]
BRADO, FL......................  Fix...............  (Lat. 29[deg]55'22'' N., long. 81[deg]28'08'' W.)
OHLEE, FL......................  WP................  (Lat. 30[deg]16'00'' N., long. 82[deg]06'34'' W.)
Taylor, FL (TAY)...............  VORTAC............  (Lat. 30[deg]30'17'' N., long. 82[deg]33'10'' W.)
 

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    Issued in Washington, DC, on March 21, 2006.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules.
[FR Doc. 06-2920 Filed 3-24-06; 8:45 am]
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