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Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 223 / Tuesday, November 18, 2008 / Rules and Regulations
Airspace and AIM, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
On July 2, 2008, the FAA published
in the Federal Register a notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to
establish T–254 in the vicinity of
Houston, TX (73 FR 37905). The
purpose of the route is to provide a
more efficient use of navigable airspace
for westbound and eastbound en route
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations
navigating around the Houston Class B
terminal airspace area. Interested parties
were invited to participate in this
rulemaking effort by submitting written
comments on the proposal. No
comments were received.
Area navigation routes are published
in paragraph 6011 of FAA Order
7400.9S, signed October 3, 2008, and
effective October 31, 2008, which is
incorporated by reference in Title 14
Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71.1. The area navigation route
listed in this document will be
published subsequently in the Order.
The Rule
This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by
establishing area navigation route T–254
in the vicinity of Houston, TX. The new
route extends between the Centex, TX,
very high frequency omnidirectional
range/tactical air navigation (VORTAC)
aid and the Lake Charles, LA, VORTAC.
T–254 enhances aviation safety,
facilitates more efficient use of the
navigable airspace for en route IFR
operations flying westbound and
eastbound in the vicinity of Houston,
Centex, TX (CWK) .........................................
College Station, TX (CLL) .............................
EAKES, TX ....................................................
CREPO, TX ....................................................
Lake Charles, LA (LCH) ................................
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TX, and establishes a published route to
assist aircraft navigating around the
Houston Class B terminal airspace area.
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 establishes area navigation route T–
254 in the vicinity of Houston, TX.
VORTAC ........................................................
VORTAC ........................................................
WP .................................................................
WP .................................................................
VORTAC ........................................................
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Issued in Washington, DC, on November 5,
2008.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
[FR Doc. E8–26933 Filed 11–17–08; 8:45 am]
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2008–1171; Airspace
Docket No. 08–AEA–25]
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Modification of Jet Route J–522 in the
Vicinity of Rochester, NY
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this
action is categorically excluded from
further environmental documentation
according to FAA Order 1050.1E,
Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures, in accordance with
paragraph 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).
Adoption of the Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
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PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
REPORTING POINTS
1. The authority citation for part 71
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113,
40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–
1963 Comp., p. 389.
§ 71.1
[Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9S,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, signed October 3, 2008, and
effective October 31, 2008, is amended
as follows:
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Paragraph 6011 United States Area
Navigation Routes.
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T–254 Centex, TX to Lake Charles, LA [New]
(Lat.
(Lat.
(Lat.
(Lat.
(Lat.
30°22′43″
30°36′18″
30°33′18″
30°16′54″
30°08′28″
N.,
N.,
N.,
N.,
N.,
long.
long.
long.
long.
long.
97°31′47″
96°25′14″
95°18′29″
94°14′43″
93°06′18″
W.)
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W.)
SUMMARY: This action modifies the
published description of jet route J–522
to reflect the relocation of one of the
navigation aids used to form a portion
of the route.
Effective Dates: 0901 UTC,
January 15, 2009. 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.
DATES:
Paul
Gallant, Airspace and Rules Group,
Office of System Operations Airspace
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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and AIM, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Background
The Rochester VORTAC, located at
the Greater Rochester International
Airport, Rochester, NY, is one of the
navigation aids used to form a point
along jet route J–522. Due to airport
construction, the Rochester VORTAC is
being relocated to another point on the
airport. In addition, the equipment is
being upgraded to a doppler very high
frequency omnidirectional range/
distance measuring equipment (VOR/
DME) facility. This will improve the
coverage and reliability of the facility.
Due to the relocation, the radial of the
new Rochester VOR/DME, as used in
the route description, has changed by
one degree from the currently published
radial.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to
make a minor revision to the description
of Jet Route J–522 to change the radial
based on the Rochester VOR/DME
facility. The commissioning of the
Rochester VOR/DME at a new location
on the airport results in a one degree
change in the affected radial.
Because this action is a minor change
in the alignment of the routes and is
needed for navigation accuracy and
safety reasons, I find that notice and
public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)
are impractical and contrary to the
public interest.
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
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13:43 Nov 17, 2008
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authority of the FAA Administrator.
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the
agency’s authority.
Jet Routes are published in paragraph
2004 of FAA Order 7400.9S, effective
October 31, 2008, which is incorporated
by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The jet
route listed in this document will be
published subsequently in the Order.
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.
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
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
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.
[Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9S,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated October 3, 2008 and
effective October 31, 2008, is amended
as follows:
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Paragraph 2004
Jet Routes.
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J–522 [Modified]
From Brainerd, MN; Green Bay, WI;
Traverse City, MI; Au Sable, MI; Toronto,
ON, Canada; INT Toronto 096° and
Rochester, NY, 301° radials; Rochester, NY;
Hancock, NY; to Kingston, NY. The airspace
within Canada is excluded.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on November 7,
2008.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
[FR Doc. E8–27154 Filed 11–17–08; 8:45 am]
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2008–1091; Airspace
Docket No. 08–AAL–32]
Environmental Review
§ 71.1
68319
Revision of Jet Routes and Federal
Airways; Alaska
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This action amends the legal
descriptions of eight Federal Airways
and one Jet Route that have the Saldo
(AK) Nondirectional Beacon (NDB), AK,
included as part of their route structure.
The NDB name is being changed to the
Chinook (AUB) NDB. This action is
necessary since the Saldo NDB is no
longer being used as an outer marker,
which requires changing the two-letter
designation to a three-letter designation.
No changes are being made to the
National Airspace System routing
structure or procedures.
DATES: Effective Dates: 0901 UTC,
January 15, 2009. 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: Ken
McElroy, 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
The National Flight Data Center has
recently identified the need to change
the Saldo NDB name as it is no longer
being used as an outer marker. It is
currently identified with the two-letter
identifier ‘‘AK’’. The new name will be
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2008-1171; Airspace Docket No. 08-AEA-25]
RIN 2120-AA66
Modification of Jet Route J-522 in the Vicinity of Rochester, NY
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action modifies the published description of jet route J-
522 to reflect the relocation of one of the navigation aids used to
form a portion of the route.
DATES: Effective Dates: 0901 UTC, January 15, 2009. 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
[[Page 68319]]
and AIM, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The Rochester VORTAC, located at the Greater Rochester
International Airport, Rochester, NY, is one of the navigation aids
used to form a point along jet route J-522. Due to airport
construction, the Rochester VORTAC is being relocated to another point
on the airport. In addition, the equipment is being upgraded to a
doppler very high frequency omnidirectional range/distance measuring
equipment (VOR/DME) facility. This will improve the coverage and
reliability of the facility. Due to the relocation, the radial of the
new Rochester VOR/DME, as used in the route description, has changed by
one degree from the currently published radial.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 to make a minor revision to the description of Jet Route J-522
to change the radial based on the Rochester VOR/DME facility. The
commissioning of the Rochester VOR/DME at a new location on the airport
results in a one degree change in the affected radial.
Because this action is a minor change in the alignment of the
routes and is needed for navigation accuracy and safety reasons, I find
that notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are impractical
and contrary to the public interest.
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.
Jet Routes are published in paragraph 2004 of FAA Order 7400.9S,
effective October 31, 2008, which is incorporated by reference in 14
CFR 71.1. The jet route listed in this document will be published
subsequently in the Order.
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.
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 7400.9S,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated October 3, 2008 and
effective October 31, 2008, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes.
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J-522 [Modified]
From Brainerd, MN; Green Bay, WI; Traverse City, MI; Au Sable,
MI; Toronto, ON, Canada; INT Toronto 096[deg] and Rochester, NY,
301[deg] radials; Rochester, NY; Hancock, NY; to Kingston, NY. The
airspace within Canada is excluded.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on November 7, 2008.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
[FR Doc. E8-27154 Filed 11-17-08; 8:45 am]
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