[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 160 (Wednesday, August 19, 1998)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 44413-44415]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-22257]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Airspace Docket No. 98-ASW-30]
Proposed Realignment of Federal Airways and Jet Routes; TX
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: This document proposes to realign six jet routes and eight
Federal airways in the Amarillo, TX, area. The FAA is proposing this
action due to the decommissioning of the Amarillo, TX, Very High
Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) and
the commissioning of the Panhandle, TX, VORTAC, which will be located
approximately 4.3 nautical miles (NM) to the southwest of the present
location of the Amarillo VORTAC. This proposal would realign the
affected jet routes and Federal airways from the Amarillo VORTAC to the
Panhandle VORTAC. The FAA is taking this action to more effectively
manage air traffic in the Amarillo, TX, area.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 2, 1998.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal in triplicate to: Manager,
Air Traffic Division, ASW-500, Docket No. 98-ASW-30, Federal Aviation
Administration, 2601 Meacham Blvd; 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 5:00 p.m.
An informal docket may also be examined during normal business
hours at the office of the Regional Air Traffic Division, Federal
Aviation Administration, 2601 Meacham Blvd; Fort Worth, TX 76193-0500.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sheri Edgett Baron, Airspace and Rules
Division, ATA-400, Office of Air Traffic Airspace Management, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC
20591; telephone: (202) 267-8783.
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. 98-
ASW-30.'' 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)
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by submitting a request to the Federal Aviation Administration, Office
of Air Traffic Airspace Management, 800 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20591, or by calling (202) 267-8783. Communications must
identify the notice number of this NPRM. Persons interested in being
placed on a mailing list for future NPRM's should call the FAA's Office
of Rulemaking, (202) 267-9677, for a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-
2A, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Distribution System, which describes
the application procedure.
Background
As part of a plan to more effectively manage air traffic in the
Amarillo, TX, area, the Amarillo VORTAC will be decommissioned and the
Panhandle VORTAC will be commissioned. This proposal would realign
several jet routes and Federal airways previously aligned with the
Amarillo VORTAC to the new Panhandle VORTAC.
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment to part 71 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to realign six jet routes and
eight Federal airways due to the decommissioning of the Amarillo
VORTAC, and the commissioning of the Panhandle VORTAC. The Panhandle
VORTAC will be located approximately 4.3 NM southwest of the present
location of the Amarillo VORTAC. Specifically, J-6, J-14, J-17, J-26,
J-58, J-78, V-12, V-81, V-114, V-140, V-280, V-304, V-402, and V-440
would be realigned from the Amarillo VORTAC to the Panhandle VORTAC.
The FAA is taking this action based on the results of an FAA Airspace
Study to enhance the flow of air traffic in the Amarillo, TX, area.
Jet routes and VOR Federal airways are published in Sections 2004
and 6010(a), respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9E dated September 10,
1997, and effective September 16, 1997, which is incorporated by
reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The jet routes and Federal airways listed in
this document would be published subsequently in the Order.
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
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.
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--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, CLASS B, CLASS C, CLASS D, AND
CLASS E, AIRSPACE AREAS; AIRWAYS; ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS
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]
2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9E, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated September 10, 1997, and effective September 16,
1997, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2004--Jet Routes
* * * * *
J-6 [Revised]
From Salinas, CA, via INT Salinas 145 deg. and Avenal, CA,
292 deg. radials; Avenal; INT Avenal 119 deg. and Palmdale, CA,
310 deg. radials; Palmdale; Hector, CA; Needles, CA; Drake, AZ;
Zuni, AZ; Albuquerque, NM; Tucumcari, NM; Panhandle, TX; Will
Rogers, OK; Little Rock, AR; Bowling Green, KY; Charleston, WV; INT
Charleston 076 deg. and Martinsburg, WV, 243 deg. radials;
Martinsburg; Lancaster, PA; Broadway, NJ; Sparta, NJ; Albany, NY; to
Plattsburg, NY.
* * * * *
J-14 [Revised]
From Panhandle, TX; via Will Rogers, OK; Little Rock, AR;
Vulcan, AL; to Atlanta, GA; INT Atlanta 087 deg. and Spartanburg,
SC, 234 deg. radials; Spartanburg; Greensboro, NC; Richmond, VA; INT
Richmond 039 deg. and Patuxent, MD, 228 deg. radials; to Patuxent.
* * * * *
J-17 [Revised]
From San Antonio, TX; via Abilene, TX; Panhandle, TX; Tobe, CO;
Pueblo, CO; Falcon, CO; Cheyenne, WY; to Rapid City, SD.
* * * * *
J-26 [Revised]
From Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, via El Paso, TX; INT of El Paso
070 deg. and Chisum, NM, 215 deg. radials; Chisum; Panhandle, TX;
Gage, OK; Wichita, KS; Kansas City, MO; Kirksville, MO; Bradford,
IL; to Joliet, IL. The airspace within Mexico is excluded.
* * * * *
* * * * *
J-58 [Revised]
From Oakland, CA, via Manteca, CA; Coaldale, NV; Wilson Creek,
NV; Milford, UT; Farmington, NM; Las Vegas, NM; Panhandle, TX;
Wichita Falls, TX; Ranger, TX; Alexandria, LA; Harvey, LA; INT of
Grand Isle, LA, 105 deg. and Crestview, FL, 201 deg. radials; INT of
Grand Isle 105 deg. and Sarasota, FL, 286 deg. radials; Sarasota;
Lee County, FL; to the INT Lee County 120 deg. and Dolphin, FL,
293 deg. radials; Dolphin.
* * * * *
J-78 [Revised]
From Los Angeles, CA, via Seal Beach, CA; Thermal, CA; Parker,
CA; Drake, AZ; Zuni, AZ; Albuquerque, NM; Tucumcari, NM; Panhandle,
TX; Will Rogers, OK; Tulsa, OK; Farmington, MO; Louisville, KY;
Charleston, WV; Philipsburg, PA; to Milton, PA.
* * * * *
Paragraph 6010--VOR Federal Airways
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V-12 [Revised]
From Gaviota, CA, via San Marcus, CA; Palmdale, CA; 38 miles, 6
miles wide, Hector, CA; 12 miles, 38 miles, 85 MSL, 14 miles, 75
MSL, Needles, CA; 45 miles, 34 miles, 95 MSL, Drake, AZ; Winslow,
AZ; 30 miles 85 MSL, Zuni, NM; Albuquerque, NM; Otto, NM; Anton
Chico, NM; Tucumcari, NM; Panhandle, TX; Gage, OK; Anthony, KS;
Wichita, KS; Emporia, KS; Napoleon, MO; INT Napoleon 095 deg. and
Columbia, MO, 292 deg. radials; Columbia; Foristell, MO; Troy, IL;
Bible Grove, IL; Shelbyville, IN; Richmond, IN; Dayton, OH;
Appleton, OH, Newcomerstown, OH; Allegheny, PA; Johnstown, PA;
Harrisburg, PA; INT Harrisburg 092 deg. and Pottstown, PA, 278 deg.
radials; to Pottstown.
* * * * *
V-81 [Revised]
From Chihuahua, Mexico, via Marfa, TX; Fort Stockton, TX;
Midland, TX; Lubbock, TX; Plainview, TX; Panhandle, TX; Dalhart, TX;
Tobe, CO; Pueblo, CO; Black Forest, CO; Jeffco, CO; Cheyenne, WY;
Scottsbluff, NE; to Chadron, NE. The airspace outside the United
States is excluded.
* * * * *
* * * * *
V-114 [Revised]
From Panhandle, TX, via Childress, TX; Wichita Falls, TX; INT
Wichita Falls 117 deg.
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and Blue Ridge, TX, 285 deg. radials; Blue Ridge; Quitman, TX; Gregg
County, TX; Alexandria, LA; INT Baton Rouge, LA, 307 deg. and
Lafayette, LA, 042 deg. radials; 7 miles wide (3 miles north and 4
miles south of centerline); Baton Rouge; INT Baton Rouge 112 deg.
and Reserve, LA, 323 deg. radials; Reserve; INT Reserve 084 deg. and
Gulfport, MS, 247 deg. radials; Gulfport; INT Gulfport 344 deg. and
Eaton, MS, 171 deg. radials; to Eaton, excluding the portion within
R-3801B and R-3801C.
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V-140 [Revised]
From Panhandle, TX, via Sayre, OK; Kingfisher, OK; INT
Kingfisher 072 deg. and Tulsa, OK, 261 deg. radials; Tulsa;
Razorback, AR; Harrison, AR, Walnut Ridge, AR; Dyersburg, TN;
Nashville, TN; to Livingston, TN; London, KY; Hazard, KY; Bluefield,
WV; INT of Bluefield 071 deg. and Montebello, VA, 250 deg. radials;
Montebello; to Casanova, VA.
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V-280 [Revised]
From Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, via El Paso, TX; INT El Paso
070 deg. and Pinon, NM, 219 deg. radials; Pinon; Chisum, NM; INT
Chisum 063 deg. and Texico, NM, 218 deg. radials; Texico; Panhandle,
TX; Gage, OK; INT Gage 025 deg. and Hutchinson, KS, 234 deg.
radials; Hutchinson; INT Hutchinson 061 deg. and Topeka, KS,
236 deg. radials; to Topeka. The airspace within Mexico is excluded.
* * * * *
V-304 [Revised]
From Panhandle, TX, via Borger, TX; Liberal, KS; 15 miles, 79
miles 55 MSL, Lamar, CO.
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V-402 [Revised]
From Tucumcari, NM, via INT Tucumcari 101 deg. and Panhandle, TX
250 deg.T(241 deg.M) radials; Panhandle; INT Panhandle
070 deg.T(061 deg.M) and Gage, OK, 215 deg. radials; to Gage.
* * * * *
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V-440 [Revised]
From Panhandle, TX, via INT Panhandle 070 deg.T(061 deg.M) and
Sayre, OK, 288 deg. radials; Sayre; INT Sayre 104 deg. and Will
Rogers, OK, 248 deg. radials; to Will Rogers.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on August 12, 1998.
John S. Walker,
Program Director for Air Traffic Airspace Management.
[FR Doc. 98-22257 Filed 8-18-98; 8:45 am]
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