[Federal Register: December 6, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 233)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 70372-70373]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2004-16091; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-74]
RIN 2120-AA66
Establishment of Jet Route 187, and Revision of Jet Routes 180
and 181; MO
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action establishes Jet Route 187 (J-187) from the
Memphis, TN, Very High Frequency Omni-directional Range/Tactical Air
Navigation (VORTAC) to the Foristell, MO, VORTAC. This action also
extends J-180 from the Little Rock, AR, VORTAC to the Foristell VORTAC,
and realigns J-181 between the Neosho Very High Frequency Omni-
directional Range/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) and the BAYLI
intersection. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the management
of aircraft operations over the St. Louis, MO area.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, March 17, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Rohring, Airspace and Rules,
Office of System Operations and Safety, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267-8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
On April 15, 2004, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice proposing to establish J-187, and revise J-180 and J-181 (69 FR
19963). As part of the National Airspace Redesign project, a review of
aircraft operations has identified a need to revise the jet route
structure over the St. Louis, MO area. The FAA believes that
establishing J-187 and revising the existing J-180 and J-181 will
enhance the management of aircraft operations destined for the Lambert-
St. Louis International Airport and the Chicago O'Hare International
Airport. Interested parties were invited to participate in this
rulemaking proceeding by submitting written comments on this proposal
to the FAA. No comments were received in response to the proposal.
The Rule
The FAA is amending Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 (part 71) by establishing J-187, and revising J-180 and J-181
in the St. Louis, MO area. Specifically, this action establishes J-187
from the Memphis, TN, VORTAC to the Foristell, MO, VORTAC. This action
also revises J-180 by extending it from the Little Rock, AR, VORTAC to
the Foristell VORTAC and J-181 by realigning the segments between the
Neosho VOR/DME and the BAYLI intersection. The FAA believes that this
action will enhance the management of aircraft operations over the St.
Louis, MO area.
Jet routes are published in paragraph 2004 of FAA Order 7400.9L
dated September 2, 2003, and effective September 16, 2003, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The jet routes listed in this
document will 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.
Therefore, this regulation: (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.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with Paragraph 311(a) of FAA Order 1050.1E, Policies and Procedures for
Considering Environmental Impacts. This airspace action is not expected
to cause any potentially significant impacts, and no extraordinary
circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental
assessment.
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by Reference, Navigation (air).
The 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 7400.9L,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated September 2, 2003,
and effective September 16, 2003, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes
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J-180 [Revised]
From Humble, TX; Daisetta, TX; Sawmill, LA; Little Rock, AR;
Foristell, MO.
J-181 [Revised]
From Ranger, TX; Okmulgee, OK; Neosho, MO; Hallsville, MO; INT
Hallsville 053[deg] and Bradford, IL, 219[deg] radials; to Bradford.
* * * * *
J-187 [New]
From Memphis, TN; Foristell, MO.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on November 29, 2004.
Reginald Matthews,
Manager, Airspace and Rules.
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