[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 147 (Wednesday, July 30, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 44147-44149]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-17389]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2008-0187; Airspace Docket No. 07-ASO-27]


Modification of Area Navigation Route Q-110 and Jet Route J-73; 
Florida

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action extends the length of Area Navigation (RNAV) route 
Q-110 and makes a minor realignment of jet route J-73 in Florida. These 
modifications support the Florida West Coast Airspace Redesign project. 
The extension of Q-110 provides an RNAV route for use by aircraft 
transitioning between Miami Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) 
and Jacksonville ARTCC airspace. The extension also assists aircraft in 
circumnavigating military airspace associated with the Avon Park Air 
Force Range. The realignment of J-73 provides space for the Q-110 
extension. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safe and the 
efficient use of the navigable airspace in the western Florida area.

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, September 25, 2008. The Director of 
the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action 
under 1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 
and publication of conforming amendments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Airspace and Rules 
Group, 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 April 17, 2008, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify Q-110 and J-73 in 
western Florida (73 FR 20844) Airspace Docket No. FAA-

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2008-0187. Interested parties were invited to participate in this 
rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on this proposal to 
the FAA. No comments were received in response to the proposal.
    In the notice of proposed rulemaking, the FAA indicated its intent 
to make an administrative change to the order of the points listed in 
the route description of Q-110. However, to be consistent with flight 
inspection documentation for Q-110, other than adding the three new 
points for the route extension, the order of the listing of points will 
not be changed. This has no effect on the alignment or charting of Q-
110.
    Jet routes are published in paragraph 2004, and high altitude RNAV 
routes are published in paragraph 2006, of FAA Order 7400.9R signed 
August 15, 2007, and effective September 15, 2007, which is 
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The jet route and RNAV 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 extending the length of RNAV route Q-110 and realigning jet 
route J-73 in western Florida. RNAV route Q-110 is extended 
southeastward from KPASA, FL (located near Lakeland, FL) to the THNDR, 
FL, intersection (located about midway between Fort Myers and West Palm 
Beach, FL), adding approximately 115 nautical miles (NM) to the length 
of the route. The Q-110 extension provides an RNAV route for use by 
aircraft transitioning between Miami ARTCC and Jacksonville ARTCC 
airspace and assists aircraft in circumnavigating military airspace 
associated with the Avon Park Air Force Range.
    Additionally, the segment of jet route J-73 between the LaBelle, 
FL, very high frequency omnidirectional range/tactical navigation aid 
(VORTAC) and the Lakeland, FL, VORTAC is realigned by inserting an 
intermediate point formed by the intersection of the LaBelle 314 [deg] 
True (T) radial and the Lakeland 162 [deg] T radial. Shifting J-73 in 
this manner provides airspace to accommodate the Q-110 extension.
    The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safe and the efficient 
use of the navigable airspace in the western Florida area. With the 
exception of order of points listed in the Q-110 route description, 
this amendment is the same as that proposed in the NPRM.
    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 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.
    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is 
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106 
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, 
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's 
authority.
    This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the 
FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of the 
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient 
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority 
as it modifies an RNAV route and jet route in Florida.

Environmental Review

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

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 7400.9R, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, signed August 15, 2007, and 
effective September 15, 2007, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes.

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J-73 [Amended]

    From Dolphin, FL; LaBelle, FL; INT Labelle 314 [deg] and 
Lakeland, FL, 162 [deg] radials; Lakeland; Seminole, FL; La Grange, 
GA; Nashville, TN; Pocket City, IN; to Northbrook, IL.
* * * * *

Paragraph 2006 United States Area Navigation Routes.

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Q-110 THNDR, FL to FEONA, GA [Amended]
 
THNDR, FL...................  INT.................  (Lat. 26[deg]37[min]38[sec] N., long. 80[deg]52[min]00[sec]
                                                     W.)
JAYMC, FL...................  WP..................  (Lat. 26[deg]58[min]51[sec] N., long. 81[deg]22[min]08[sec]
                                                     W.)
RVERO, FL...................  WP..................  (Lat. 27[deg]24[min]35[sec] N., long. 81[deg]35[min]57[sec]
                                                     W.)
KPASA, FL...................  WP..................  (Lat. 28[deg]10[min]34[sec] N., long. 81[deg]54[min]27[sec]
                                                     W.)
BRUTS, FL...................  WP..................  (Lat. 29[deg]30[min]58[sec] N., long. 82[deg]58[min]57[sec]
                                                     W.)
GULFR, FL...................  WP..................  (Lat. 30[deg]12[min]23[sec] N., long. 83[deg]33[min]08[sec]
                                                     W.)
FEONA, GA...................  WP..................  (Lat. 31[deg]36[min]22[sec] N., long. 84[deg]43[min]08[sec]
                                                     W.)
 


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    Issued in Washington, DC, on July 22, 2008.
Stephen L. Rohring,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
[FR Doc. E8-17389 Filed 7-29-08; 8:45 am]
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