01-19156. IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments  

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    AGENCY:

    Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

    ACTION:

    Final rule.

    SUMMARY:

    This amendment adopts miscellaneous amendments to the required IFR (instrument flight rules) altitudes and changeover points for certain Federal airways, jet routes, or direct routes for which a minimum or maximum en route authorized IFR altitude is prescribed. This regulatory action is needed because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System. These changes are designed to provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace under instrument conditions in the affected areas.

    EFFECTIVE DATE:

    0901 UTC, September 6, 2001.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Donald P. Pate, Flight Procedure Standards Branch (AMCAFS-420), Flight Technologies and Programs Division, Flight Standards Service, Federal Aviation Administration, Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box 25082 Oklahoma City, OK 73125) telephone: (405) 954-4164.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    This amendment to part 95 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 95) amends, suspends, or revokes IFR altitudes governing the operation of all aircraft in flight over a specified route or any portion of that route, as well as the changeover points (COPs) for Federal airways, jet routes, or direct routes as prescribed in part 95.

    The Rule

    The specified IFR altitudes, when used in conjunction with the prescribed changeover points for those routes, ensure navigation aid coverage that is adequate for safe flight operations and free of frequency interference. The reasons and circumstances that create the need for this amendment involve matters of flight safety and operational efficiency in the National Airspace System, are related to published aeronautical charts that are essential to the user, and provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace. In addition, those various reasons or circumstances require making this amendment effective before the next scheduled charting and publication date of the flight information to assure its timely availability to the user. The effective date of this amendment reflects those considerations. In view of the close and immediate relationship between these regulatory changes and safety in air commerce, I find that notice and public procedure before adopting this amendment are impracticable and contrary to the public interest and that good cause exists for making the amendment effective in less than 30 days.

    Conclusion

    The FAA has determine 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. For the same reason, the FAA certifies that this amendment will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

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    List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 95

    • Airspace
    • Navigation (air)
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    Issued in Washington, DC on July 27, 2001.

    Nicholas A. Sabatini,

    Director, Flight Standards Service.

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    Adoption of the Amendment

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    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, part 95 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 95) is amended as follows effective at 0901 UTC, September 6, 2001.

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    PART 95—[AMENDED]

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    1. The authority citation for part 95 continues to read as follows:

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    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40106, 40113, 40114, 40120, 44502, 44514, 44719, 44721.

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    2. Part 95 is amended to read as follows:

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    Revisions to IFR Altitudes & Changeover Points

    [Amendment 430 Effective Date, September 6, 2001]

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    § 95.1001 Direct Routes—U.S.
    Bahama Routes-062V Is Amended To Read in Part
    FREEPORT, BS VOR/DMEJAKEL, BS FIX*4000
    *1400—MOCA
    JAKEL, BS FIXBERTH, BS FIX*4000
    *1300—MOCA
    § 95.6001 Victor Routes—U.S.
    § 95.6002 VOR Federal Airway 2 Is Amended To Read in Part
    *SEATTLE, WA VORTACVAMPS, WA FIX
    E BND**8000
    W BND**4000
    *4300—MCA SEATTLE, WA VORTAC E BND
    *3100—MOCA
    VAMPS, WA FIX*BEEZR, WA FIX8000
    *9000—MRA
    BEEZR, WA FIXELLENSBURG, WA VORTAC*8000
    *6800—MOCA
    § 95.6004 VOR Federal Airway 4 Is Amended To Read in Part
    TOTOOSH, WA VORTACJAWBN, WA FIX*5400
    *4600—MOCA
    LOFAL, WA FIX*SEATTLE, WA VORTAC**4000
    *5200—MCA SEATTLE VORTAC E BND
    **2800—MOCA
    BLAKO, WA FIXHUMPP, WA FIX
    E BND*10000
    W BND*6400
    *6200—MOCA
    HUMPP, WA FIXCHINS, WA FIX*10000
    *9000—MOCA
    CHINS, WA FIXTITON, WA FIX
    E BND*7000
    W BND*10000
    *7000—MOCA
    § 95.6007 VOR Federal Airway 7 Is Amended To Read in Part
    NITTS, FL FIX*ORATE, FL FIX**3000
    *3000—MRA
    **1600—MOCA
    § 95.6023 VOR Federal Airway 23 Is Amended To Read in Part
    WHATCOM, WA VORTACVANCOUVER, CA VORTAC3000
    § 95.6037 VOR Federal Airway 37 Is Amended To Read in Part
    COLUMBIA, SC VORTAC*BLOTS, SC FIX**4000
    *4000—MRA
    **2300—MOCA
    BOLTS, SC FIX*GREAT, SC FIX**4000
    *4000—MRA
    **2300—MOCA
    GREAT, SC FIXRICHE, SC FIX*4000
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    *2300—MOCA
    § 95.6053 VOR Federal Airway 53 Is Amended To Read in Part
    COLUMBIA, SC VORTAC*WIDER, SC FIX**4000
    *4000—MRA
    **2300—MOCA
    WIDER, SC FIX*BUBBA, SC FIX**4000
    *4000—MRA
    **2300—MOCA
    BUBBA, SC FIXWILLS, SC FIX*4000
    *2300—MOCA
    § 95.6054 VOR Federal Airway 54 Is Amended To Read in Part
    DILLA, GA FIX*SUNET, SC FIX**8000
    **8000—MRA
    **6200—MOCA
    SUNET, SC FIXRESTS, SC FIX*8000
    *6200—MOCA
    RESTS, SC FIXCLEVA, SC FIX*6000
    *4700—MOCA
    § 95.6070 VOR Federal Airway 70 Is Amended To Read in Part
    BROWNSVILLE, TX VORTAC*MADRE, TX FIX1600
    *5000—MRA
    MADRE, TX FIX*RAYMO, TX FIX1600
    *5000—MRA
    § 95.6078 VOR Federal Airway 78 Is Amended To Read in Part
    SCHOOLCRAFT COUNTY, MI VOR/DMEPELLSTON, MI VORTAC2600
    § 95.6120 VOR Federal Airway 120 Is Amended To Read in Part
    *SEATTLE, WA VORTACTAGOR, WA FIX
    E BND**8500
    W BND**5000
    *6300—MCA SEATTLE, WA VORTAC E BND
    **5000—MOCA
    TAGOR, WA FIXCASHS, WA FIX*12000
    *11400—MOCA
    MITCHELL, SD VOR/DMEFRYRE, SD FIX3700
    § 95.6123 VOR Federal Airway 123 Is Amended To Read in Part
    HAARP, NY FIXRYMES, NY FIX*5000
    *2000—MOCA
    RYMES, NY FIXCARMEL, NY VOR/DME2500
    § 95.6137 VOR Federal Airway 137 Is Amended To Read in Part
    MORON, CA FIX*ARRAN, CA FIX
    *12000—MCA ARRAN FIX E BND
    § 95.6139 VOR Federal Airway 139 Is Amended To Read in Part
    CAPE CHARLES, VA VORTACEWOOD, VA FIX*2000
    *1500—MOCA
    EWOOD, VA FIXSNOW HILL, MD VORTAC*6000
    *1500—MOCA
    § 95.6161 VOR Federal Airway 161 Is Amended To Read in Part
    LLANO, TX VORTAC*BUILT, TX FIX**6000
    *6000—MRA
    **2800—MOCA
    § 95.6290 VOR Federal Airway 290 Is Amended To Read in Part
    TAR RIVER, NC VORTACKENIR, NC FIX*4000
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    *1500—MOCA
    KENIR, NC FIXPUNGO, NC FIX*5000
    *1500—MOCA
    § 95.6298 VOR Federal Airway 298 Is Amended To Read in Part
    *SEATTLE, WA VORTACVAMPS, WA FIX
    W BND*4000
    E BND**8000
    *4300—MCA SEATTLE, WA VORTAC E BND
    **3100—MOCA
    § 95.6321 VOR Federal Airway 321 Is Amended To Read in Part
    *PREST, GA FIX**COLUMBUS, GA VORTAC***5000
    *5000—MCA PREST FIX NW BND
    **5000—MCA COLUMBUS VORTAC SE BND
    ***3300—MOCA
    § 95.6333 VOR Federal Airway 333 Is Amended To Read in Part
    CHOO CHOO, TN VORTAC*BOOPS, TN FIX
    *4500—MRA
    § 95.6355 VOR Federal Airway 355 Is Amended To Read in Part
    BOWIE, TX VORTACWICHITA FALLS, TX VORTAC3100
    § 95.6372 VOR Federal Airway 372 Is Amended To Read in Part
    KAYOH, CA FIX*HOMELAND, CA VOR
    *11200—MCA HOMELAND VOR NE BND
    § 95.6376 VOR Federal Airway 376 Is Amended To Read in Part
    RICHMOND, VA VORTACGRUBY, VA FIX2000
    GRUBY, VA FIXIRONS, MD FIX*2500
    *1700—MOCA
    § 95.6402 VOR Federal Airway 402 Is Amended To Read in Part
    MOSER, TX FIXPANHANDLE, TX VORTAC*6000
    *5200—MOCA
    PANHANDLE, TX VORTAC*BRISC, TX FIX**7000
    *7000—MRA
    **4800—MOCA
    § 95.6440 VOR Federal Airway 440 Is Amended To Read in Part
    PANHANDLE, TX VORTAC*BRISC, TX FIX**7000
    *7000—MRA
    **4800—MOCA
    § 95.6483 VOR Federal Airway 483 Is Amended To Read in Part
    DEER PARK, NY VOR/DMERYMES, NY FIX*2500
    *2000—MOCA
    RYMES, NY FIXCARMEL, NY VOR/DME2500
    § 95.6495 VOR Federal Airway 495 Is Amended To Read in Part
    CORVALLIS, OR VOR/DMEADLOW, OR FIX4000
    ADLOW, OR FIXNEWBERG, OR VOR/DME*4000
    *3400—MOCA
    BATTLE GROUND, WA VORTAC*TOUTL, WA FIX
    N BND**9000
    S BND**5000
    *8500—MRA
    **5000—MOCA
    ALDER, WA FIXCIDUG, WA FIX
    N BND*5000
    S BND*9000
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    *4000—MOCA
    CIDUG, WA FIXSEATTLE, WA VORTAC*5000
    *3000—MOCA
    SEATTLE, WA VORTACLOFAL, WA FIX*4000
    *2800—MOCA
    U.S. CANADIAN BORDERWHATCOM, WA VORTAC*3000
    *1900—MOCA
    § 95.6514 VOR Federal Airway 514 Is Amended To Read in Part
    JULIAN, CA VORTACWARNE, CA FIX
    SW BND8000
    NE BND9000
    § 95.6521 VOR Federal Airway 521 Is Amended To Read in Part
    NITTS, FL FIX*ORATE, FL FIX**3000
    *3000—MRA
    **1600—MOCA
    § 95.6566 VOR Federal Airway 566 Is Amended To Read in Part
    KNELT, LA FIXCOVEX, LA FIX*3500
    *1800—MOCA
    § 95.6568 VOR Federal Airway 568 Is Amended To Read in Part
    LLANO, TX VORTAC*BUILT, TX FIX**6000
    *6000—MRA
    **2800—MOCA
    MILLSAP, TX VORTACKARYN, TX FIX3000
    KARYN, TX FIXWICHITA FALLS, TX VORTAC3100
    § 95.6569 VOR Federal Airway 569 Is Amended To Read in Part
    FRANKSTON, TX VOR/DMECEDAR CREEK, TX VORTAC2000
    § 95.6583 VOR Federal Airway 583 Is Amended To Read in Part
    PARIS, TX VOR/DMEMC ALESTER, OK VORTAC*3000
    *2500—MOCA
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    § 95.7001 Jet Routes
    § 95.7713 Jet Route No. 713 Is Added To Read
    SALT LAKE CITY, UT VORTACBIG PINEY, WY VOR/DME2600045000
    BIG PINEY, WY VOR/DMEBOYSEN RESERVOIR, WY VOR/DME1800045000
    BOYSEN RESERVOIR, WY VOR/DMEBILLINGS, MT VORTAC1800045000
    Airway segmentChangeover points
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    § 95.8003 VOR Federal Airway Changeover Points Is Amended To Modify Changeover Point V-23
    GORMAN, CA VORTACSHAFTER, CA VORTAC10GORMAN
    Is Amended To Add Changeover Point V-139
    CAPE CHARLES, VA VORTACSNOW HILL, MD VORTAC33CAPE CHARLES
    Is Amended To Add Changeover Point V-283
    HECTOR, CA VORTACBOULDER CITY, NV VORTAC23HECTOR
    § 95.8005 Jet Routes Changeover Points Is Amended To Add Changeover Point J-713
    SALT LAKE CITY, UT VORTACBIG PINEY, WY VOR/DME40SALT LAKE CITY
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    [FR Doc. 01-19156 Filed 08-01-01; 8:45 am]

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Document Information

Published:
08/01/2001
Department:
Federal Aviation Administration
Entry Type:
Rule
Action:
Final rule.
Document Number:
01-19156
Dates:
0901 UTC, September 6, 2001.
Pages:
39633-39638 (6 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Docket No. 30261, Amdt. No. 430
Topics:
Airspace, Navigation (air)
PDF File:
01-19156.pdf
CFR: (1)
14 CFR 951001, 95.6001, 95.6004, 95.6007, 95.6023, 95.6037, 95.6053, 95