[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 76 (Wednesday, April 21, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 20774-20775]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-8830]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2010-0003; Airspace Docket No. 09-ANE-104]
Modification of Jet Routes J-37 and J-55; Northeast United States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action modifies Jet Routes J-37 and J-55 by terminating
the routes at navigation aid facilities prior to the U.S./Canadian
border. The FAA is taking this action to support the En Route
Automation Modernization (ERAM) program.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, June 3, 2010. 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:
Background
On Thursday, February 4, 2010, the FAA published in the Federal
Register a notice of proposed rulemaking to modify jet routes J-37 and
J-55 (75 FR 5704). Interested parties were invited to participate in
this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal.
No comments were received.
Currently J-37 terminates at a point in space on the U.S./Canadian
border rather than at a navigation aid facility or established
navigation fix. Similarly, J-55 crosses the border at an undefined
point in space and extends into
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Canadian airspace. These factors cause flight plan processing issues
for ERAM. Terminating the routes at a navigation aid facility prior to
the border will resolve these issues.
The Rule
The FAA is amending Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by terminating Jet Route J-37 at the Massena, NY, VHF
omnidirectional range/tactical air navigation (VORTAC) facility; and
terminating Jet Route J-55 at the Presque Isle, ME, VHF omnidirectional
range/distance measuring equipment (VOR/DME) facility. This action will
enhance the safety and management of aircraft operations within the
National Airspace System.
Jet routes are published in paragraph 2004 of FAA Order 7400.9T
dated August 27, 2009 and effective September 15, 2009, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The jet routes listed in this
document will be subsequently published 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.
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 amends a portion of the en route structure to enhance the safe
and efficient use of the NAS 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 and 311b. 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 7400.9T,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, Dated August 27, 2009 and
effective September 15, 2009, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2004--Jet Routes
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J-37 [Modified]
From Hobby, TX, via INT of the Hobby 090[deg] and Harvey, LA,
266[deg] radials; Harvey; Semmes,AL; Montgomery, AL; Spartanburg,
SC; Lynchburg, VA; Gordonsville, VA; Brooke, VA; INT Brooke 067[deg]
and Coyle, NJ, 226[deg] radials; to Coyle. From Kennedy, NY;
Kingston, NY; Albany, NY; to Massena, NY.
* * * * *
J-55 [Modified]
From Dolphin, FL; INT Dolphin 331[deg] and Gators, FL, 160[deg]
radials; INT Gators 160[deg] and Craig, FL, 192[deg] radials; Craig;
INT Craig 004[deg] and Savannah, GA, 193[deg] radials; Savannah;
Charleston, SC; Florence, SC; INT Florence 003[deg] and Raleigh-
Durham, NC, 224[deg] radials; Raleigh-Durham; INT Raleigh-Durham
035[deg] and Hopewell, VA, 234[deg] radials; Hopewell; INT Hopewell
030[deg] and Nottingham, MD, 174[deg] radials. From Sea Isle, NJ;
INT Sea Isle 050[deg]and Hampton, NY, 223[deg] radials; Hampton;
Providence, RI; Boston, MA; Kennebunk, ME; to Presque Isle, ME.
Issued in Washington, DC, on April 8, 2010.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
[FR Doc. 2010-8830 Filed 4-20-10; 8:45 am]
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