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[FR Doc No: 94-11957]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Airspace Docket No. 92-ANM-26]
Realignment of Jet Routes J-163 and J-523
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This rule will extend segments of Jet Routes J-163 and J-523
located in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, and Colorado. This
action will enhance traffic flow and reduce controller workload on
frequently used high altitude routes.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 U.T.C., June 23, 1994.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Norman W. Thomas, 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) 267-9230.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
On April 9, 1993, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to extend segments of J-163 and
J-523 located in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado
(58 FR 18349).
Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking
proceeding by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA.
The Idaho Air National Guard, Department of the Air Force Headquarters
Air Combat Command, Headquarters 366th Wing (ACC), Headquarters 366th
Operations Group (ACC), and the Department of the Air Force
Headquarters Air Force Flight Standards Agency claimed that the jet
route extension would adversely impact Air Traffic Control Assigned
Airspace above the Saddle, OR, and Paradise, ID, Military Operations
Areas (MOA). These commenters stated that the proposal would adversely
effect their ability to conduct training to maintain combat
effectiveness.
The FAA has determined, after a review of procedures between the
Salt Lake City Air Route Traffic Control Center and the military units,
that the extension of J-523 as proposed in the notice will allow air
traffic control to continue to provide the maximum service to all
airspace users, including the military. ATCAA procedures will be
developed through a letter of agreement between air traffic control and
the military. Except for editorial changes, this amendment is the same
as that proposed in the notice. Jet routes are published in paragraph
2004 of FAA Order 7400.9A dated June 17, 1993, and effective September
16, 1993, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 (58 FR
36298, July 6, 1993). The jet routes listed in this document will be
published subsequently in the Order.
The Rule
This amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations
extends segments of Jet Routes J-163 and J-523 located in the vicinity
of Washington State, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado. This
action will enhance traffic flow and reduce controller workload on
frequently used high altitude routes.
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.
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 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).
Adoption of the Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 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 7400.9A, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated June 17, 1993, and effective September 16,
1993, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2004--Jet Routes
* * * * *
J-163 [Revised]
From Baker, OR, via Boise, ID; Pocatello, ID; Rock Springs, WY;
to Hayden, CO.
* * * * *
J-523 [Revised]
From Bryce Canyon, UT; Ely, NV; Rome, OR; Kimberly, OR;
Klickitat, WA; Seattle, WA; Tatoosh, WA; Port Hardy, BC, Canada;
Sandspit, BC, Canada; to Annette Island, AK; excluding the airspace
within Canada.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on April 21, 1994.
Harold W. Becker,
Manager, Airspace-Rules and Aeronautical Information Division.
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