[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 59 (Tuesday, March 28, 1995)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 15887]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-7619]
[[Page 15887]]
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71
[Airspace Docket No. 94-ASW-10]
Proposed Alteration of Jet Route J-66
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: This proposed rule would alter Jet Route J-66 from the Dallas-
Fort Worth, TX, Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air
Navigation (VORTAC), via the Bonham, TX, VORTAC, to the Little Rock,
AR, VORTAC. Altering J-66 would enhance the flow of air traffic,
simplify routings in the northeast vicinity of the Dallas-Fort Worth
metroplex area, and reduce controller and pilot workload.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 12, 1995.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on the proposal in triplicate to: Manager, Air
Traffic Division, ASW-500, Docket No. 94-ASW-10, Federal Aviation
Administration, 4400 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, TX 76193-0500.
The official docket may be examined in the Rules Docket, Office of
the Chief Counsel, Room 916, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington,
DC, weekdays, except Federal holidays, between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
An informal docket may also be examined during normal business
hours at the office of the Regional Air Traffic Division.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
William C. Nelson, Airspace and Obstruction Evaluation Branch (ATP-
240), Airspace-Rules and Aeronautical Information Division, Air Traffic
Rules and Procedures Service, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
9295.
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 the airspace docket number 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 statement is made: ``Comments to Airspace Docket No. 94-
ASW-10.'' 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
Any person may obtain a copy of this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
(NPRM) by submitting a request to the Federal Aviation Administration,
Office of Public Affairs, Attention: Public Inquiry Center, APA-220,
800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591, or by calling (202)
267-3485. Communications must identify the notice number of this NPRM.
Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future NPRM's
should also request a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, which
describes the application procedure.
The Proposal
The FAA is considering an amendment to part 71 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to alter J-66 from the Dallas-
Fort Worth, TX, VORTAC, to the Little Rock, AR, VORTAC. This proposed
rule would alter that portion of J-66 within the State of Texas from
the Dallas-Fort Worth VORTAC, via the Bonham VORTAC, to the Little Rock
VORTAC. Additionally, the Glove intersection would be established at
the Texarkana 279 deg.T(286 deg.M) and the Bonham 056 deg.T(064 deg.M)
radials to assist navigation along J-66. Altering J-66 would enhance
the flow of air traffic, simplify routings in the northeast vicinity of
the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex area, and reduce controller and pilot
workload. Jet routes are published in paragraph 2004 of FAA Order
7400.9B dated July 18, 1994, and effective September 16, 1994, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1.The jet route listed in this
document would be published subsequently in the Order.
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.
It, therefore--(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.
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--[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. app. 1348(a), 1354(a), 1510; E.O. 10854, 24
FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389; 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 14 CFR
11.69.
Sec. 71.1 [Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9B, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated July 18, 1994, and effective September 16,
1994, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes
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J-66 [Revised]
From Newman, TX; Abilene, TX; Dallas-Fort Worth, TX; Bonham, TX;
Little Rock, AR; Memphis, TN; to Rome, GA.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on March 16, 1995.
Harold W. Becker,
Manager, Airspace--Rules and Aeronautical Information Division.
[FR Doc. 95-7619 Filed 3-27-95; 8:45 am]
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