[Federal Register: October 10, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 195)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2007-28134; Airspace Docket No. 07-ASW-1]
RIN 2120-AA66
Revision of Jet Routes J-29 and J-101; South Central United
States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action revises Jet Routes J-29 and J-101 over the South
Central United States in support of the Houston Area Air Traffic System
Project. This allows for more effective utilization of airspace and
enhances the management of aircraft operations over the Houston
terminal area.
DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, April 10, 2008. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and
publication of conforming amendments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Rohring, Airspace and Rules
Group, Office of System Operations Airspace and AIM, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267-8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
On June 7, 2007, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice
of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to revise J-29 between the Humble, TX,
VORTAC and the El Dorado, AR, VORTAC, and revise J-101 between the
Lufkin, TX, VORTAC and Little Rock, AR, VORTAC (72 FR 31477).
Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were
received in response to the proposal. With the exception of editorial
changes, this amendment is the same as that proposed in the NPRM.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by revising J-29 and J-101 over the South Central United
States. Specifically, this action revises J-29 between the Humble, TX,
VORTAC and the El Dorado, AR, VORTAC, and revises J-101 between the
Lufkin, TX, VORTAC and Little Rock, AR, VORTAC. This action allows for
more effective utilization of airspace and enhances the management of
aircraft operations over the Houston terminal area.
Jet routes are published in paragraph 2004 of FAA Order 7400.9R,
signed August 15, 2007 and effective September 15, 2007, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Jet routes 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.
Therefore, this regulation: (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.
This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the
FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of the
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it revises Jet Routes J-29 and J-101 in the South Central United
States.
Environmental Review
The FAA has reviewed the above referenced action and determined
that it is categorically excluded from further environmental
documentation according to FAA Order 1050.1E, Environmental Impacts:
Policies and Procedures, in accordance with paragraphs 311a.
Additionally, the implementation of this action will not result in any
extraordinary circumstances in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E
paragraph 304.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
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 7400.9R,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, signed August 15, 2007, and
effective September 15, 2007, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2004--Jet Routes.
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J-29 [Revised]
From the INT of the United States/Mexican Border and the Corpus
Christi, TX, 229[deg] radial via Corpus Christi; Palacios, TX;
Humble, TX; El Dorado, AR; Memphis, TN; Pocket City, IN; INT Pocket
City 051[deg] and Rosewood, OH, 230[deg] radials; Rosewood; DRYER,
OH; Jamestown, NY; Syracuse, NY; Plattsburgh, NY; Bangor, ME; to
Halifax, Canada; excluding the portions within Mexico and Canada.
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J-101 [Revised]
From Humble, TX, Lufkin, TX; Little Rock, AR; St. Louis, MO;
Spinner, IL; Pontiac, IL; Joliet, IL; Northbrook, IL; Badger, WI;
Green Bay, WI; to Sault Ste Marie, MI.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on September 27, 2007.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
[FR Doc. E7-19742 Filed 10-9-07; 8:45 am]
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