[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 147 (Wednesday, July 30, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 44147-44149]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-17389]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2008-0187; Airspace Docket No. 07-ASO-27]
Modification of Area Navigation Route Q-110 and Jet Route J-73;
Florida
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action extends the length of Area Navigation (RNAV) route
Q-110 and makes a minor realignment of jet route J-73 in Florida. These
modifications support the Florida West Coast Airspace Redesign project.
The extension of Q-110 provides an RNAV route for use by aircraft
transitioning between Miami Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC)
and Jacksonville ARTCC airspace. The extension also assists aircraft in
circumnavigating military airspace associated with the Avon Park Air
Force Range. The realignment of J-73 provides space for the Q-110
extension. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safe and the
efficient use of the navigable airspace in the western Florida area.
DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, September 25, 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: Paul Gallant, 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 April 17, 2008, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify Q-110 and J-73 in
western Florida (73 FR 20844) Airspace Docket No. FAA-
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2008-0187. Interested parties were invited to participate in this
rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on this proposal to
the FAA. No comments were received in response to the proposal.
In the notice of proposed rulemaking, the FAA indicated its intent
to make an administrative change to the order of the points listed in
the route description of Q-110. However, to be consistent with flight
inspection documentation for Q-110, other than adding the three new
points for the route extension, the order of the listing of points will
not be changed. This has no effect on the alignment or charting of Q-
110.
Jet routes are published in paragraph 2004, and high altitude RNAV
routes are published in paragraph 2006, 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 route and RNAV route
listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by extending the length of RNAV route Q-110 and realigning jet
route J-73 in western Florida. RNAV route Q-110 is extended
southeastward from KPASA, FL (located near Lakeland, FL) to the THNDR,
FL, intersection (located about midway between Fort Myers and West Palm
Beach, FL), adding approximately 115 nautical miles (NM) to the length
of the route. The Q-110 extension provides an RNAV route for use by
aircraft transitioning between Miami ARTCC and Jacksonville ARTCC
airspace and assists aircraft in circumnavigating military airspace
associated with the Avon Park Air Force Range.
Additionally, the segment of jet route J-73 between the LaBelle,
FL, very high frequency omnidirectional range/tactical navigation aid
(VORTAC) and the Lakeland, FL, VORTAC is realigned by inserting an
intermediate point formed by the intersection of the LaBelle 314 [deg]
True (T) radial and the Lakeland 162 [deg] T radial. Shifting J-73 in
this manner provides airspace to accommodate the Q-110 extension.
The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safe and the efficient
use of the navigable airspace in the western Florida area. With the
exception of order of points listed in the Q-110 route description,
this amendment is the same as that proposed in the NPRM.
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.
The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's
authority.
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 modifies an RNAV route and jet route in Florida.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,'' paragraph 311a, 311b, and 311k. This airspace action is
not expected to cause any potentially significant environmental
impacts, and no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant
preparation of an environmental assessment.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
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 7400.9R,
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-73 [Amended]
From Dolphin, FL; LaBelle, FL; INT Labelle 314 [deg] and
Lakeland, FL, 162 [deg] radials; Lakeland; Seminole, FL; La Grange,
GA; Nashville, TN; Pocket City, IN; to Northbrook, IL.
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Paragraph 2006 United States Area Navigation Routes.
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Q-110 THNDR, FL to FEONA, GA [Amended]
THNDR, FL................... INT................. (Lat. 26[deg]37[min]38[sec] N., long. 80[deg]52[min]00[sec]
W.)
JAYMC, FL................... WP.................. (Lat. 26[deg]58[min]51[sec] N., long. 81[deg]22[min]08[sec]
W.)
RVERO, FL................... WP.................. (Lat. 27[deg]24[min]35[sec] N., long. 81[deg]35[min]57[sec]
W.)
KPASA, FL................... WP.................. (Lat. 28[deg]10[min]34[sec] N., long. 81[deg]54[min]27[sec]
W.)
BRUTS, FL................... WP.................. (Lat. 29[deg]30[min]58[sec] N., long. 82[deg]58[min]57[sec]
W.)
GULFR, FL................... WP.................. (Lat. 30[deg]12[min]23[sec] N., long. 83[deg]33[min]08[sec]
W.)
FEONA, GA................... WP.................. (Lat. 31[deg]36[min]22[sec] N., long. 84[deg]43[min]08[sec]
W.)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on July 22, 2008.
Stephen L. Rohring,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
[FR Doc. E8-17389 Filed 7-29-08; 8:45 am]
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