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The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment
to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations
(14 CFR) part 71 to remove the segment
of J–3 that extends from the Spokane
VORTAC to Cranbrook, BC. The route
terminates at the EDGES fix located on
the United States and Canadian border.
The FAA has determined that this
segment of J–3 is not required since the
Jet Route, as currently described,
terminates or originates at a point in
space on the international border and
does not meet or connect to any
corresponding airway within Canadian
airspace. Additionally, the segment
between the Spokane VORTAC and
Cranbrook, BC VOR/DME causes
confusion because it appears that pilots
can file a flight plan all the way to the
Cranbrook, BC VOR/DME, however, the
computer rejects the flight plans filed to
the Cranbrook, BC VOR/DME.
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 Route listed in this
document would be subsequently
published in the Order.
The FAA has determined that this
proposed regulation only involves an
established body of technical
regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to
keep them operationally current.
Therefore, this proposed 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 proposed 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.
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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 a Jet Route from Oakland,
CA, to Spokane, WA.
Environmental Review
This proposal will be subject to an
environmental analysis in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1E,
‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,’’ prior to any FAA final
regulatory action.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
The Proposed Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
proposes to amend 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.
§ 71.1
[Amended]
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–3 [Modified]
From Oakland, CA, via Red Bluff, CA;
Lakeview, OR; Kimberly, OR; Spokane, WA.
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2010.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
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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]
RIN 2120–AA66
Proposed Modification of Jet Routes
J–37 and J–55; Northeast United
States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
SUMMARY: This action proposes to
modify Jet Routes J–37 and J–55 in the
Northeast United States (U.S.) by
terminating the routes at a navigation
aid prior to the U.S./Canadian Border.
This change is proposed to resolve flight
plan processing issues between U.S. and
Canadian air traffic control (ATC)
systems.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before March 22, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Washington, DC 20590–0001; telephone:
(202) 366–9826. You must identify FAA
Docket No. FAA–2010–0003 and
Airspace Docket No. 09–ANE–104 at the
beginning of your comments. You may
also submit comments through the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
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:
Comments Invited
Interested parties are invited to
participate in this proposed rulemaking
by submitting such written data, views,
or arguments as they may desire.
Comments that provide the factual basis
supporting the views and suggestions
presented are particularly helpful in
developing reasoned regulatory
decisions on the proposal. Comments
are specifically invited on the overall
regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related
aspects of the proposal.
Communications should identify both
docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA–
2010–0003 and Airspace Docket No. 09–
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ANE–104) and be submitted in triplicate
to the Docket Management Facility (see
ADDRESSES section for address and
phone number). You may also submit
comments through the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov.
Commenters wishing the FAA to
acknowledge receipt of their comments
on this action must submit with those
comments a self-addressed, stamped
postcard on which the following
statement is made: ‘‘Comments to FAA
Docket No. FAA–2010–0003 and
Airspace Docket No. 09–ANE–104.’’ The
postcard will be date/time stamped and
returned to the commenter.
All communications received on or
before the specified closing date for
comments will be considered before
taking action on the proposed rule. The
proposal contained in this action may
be changed in light of comments
received. All comments submitted will
be available for examination in the
public docket both before and after the
closing date for comments. A report
summarizing each substantive public
contact with FAA personnel concerned
with this rulemaking will be filed in the
docket.
Availability of NPRMs
An electronic copy of this document
may be downloaded through the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through
the FAA’s Web page at https://
www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/
air_traffic/publications/
airspace_amendments/.
You may review the public docket
containing the proposal, any comments
received and any final disposition in
person in the Dockets Office (see
ADDRESSES section for address and
phone number) between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. An informal docket
may also be examined during normal
business hours at the office of the
Eastern Service Center, Operations
Support Group, Federal Aviation
Administration, Room 210, 1701
Columbia Ave., College Park, GA 30337.
Persons interested in being placed on
a mailing list for future NPRMs should
contact the FAA’s Office of Rulemaking,
(202) 267–9677, for a copy of Advisory
Circular No. 11–2A, Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking Distribution System, which
describes the application procedure.
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment
to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations
(14 CFR) part 71 to modify Jet Route
J–37 by terminating the route at the
Massena, NY, very high frequency
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omnidirectional range/tactical air
navigation (VORTAC) aid. J–37
currently terminates at a point where
the Massena VORTAC 037° (T) radial
intersects the U.S./Canadian border.
Wherein J–37 terminates at the
international boundary rather than a
navigation aid or fix imposes flight plan
processing issues between U.S. En
Route Automation Modernization
(ERAM) and Canadian ATC facilities.
The proposed change would eliminate
the short segment of J–37 that extends
between the Massena VORTAC and the
U.S./Canadian border. Four other
existing Jet Routes that terminate at the
Massena VORTAC provide connectivity
between J–37 and routes that extend
into Canadian airspace.
The FAA is also proposing an
amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to modify
Jet Route J–55 by terminating that route
at the Presque Isle, ME, VOR/distance
measuring equipment (DME) aid. This
would eliminate the segment of J–55
that extends between the Presque Isle
VOR/DME and the Mont Joli, PQ,
Canada VOR/DME.
All radials in the J–37 and J–55 legal
descriptions in this NPRM are stated in
reference to True North only.
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 would be subsequently
published in the Order.
The FAA has determined that this
proposed regulation only involves an
established body of technical
regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to
keep them operationally current.
Therefore, this proposed 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 proposed 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,
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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 the route structure as
required to preserve the safe and
efficient flow of air traffic.
Environmental Review
This proposal is not subject to
environmental review because all
proposed actions relate to flight above
Flight Level 180 in accordance with
FAA Memorandums dated January 17,
2001 and September 25, 2003 related to
the altitude cut-off to be used in
determining the study areas for
environmental analyses. Additionally, if
environmental review were required,
this proposed action would qualify for
categorical exclusion in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1, ‘‘Environmental
Impacts: Policies and Procedures’’
Paragraph 311a.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
The Proposed Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
proposes to amend 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.
§ 71.1
[Amended]
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 [Amended]
From Hobby, TX, via INT of the Hobby
090° and Harvey, LA, 266° radials; Harvey;
Semmes, AL; Montgomery, AL; Spartanburg,
SC; Lynchburg, VA; Gordonsville, VA;
Brooke, VA; INT Brooke 067° and Coyle, NJ,
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226° radials; to Coyle. From Kennedy, NY;
Kingston, NY; Albany, NY; Massena, NY.
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J–55 [Amended]
From Dolphin, FL; INT Dolphin 331° and
Gators, FL, 160° radials; INT Gators 160° and
Craig, FL, 192° radials; Craig; INT Craig 004°
and Savannah, GA, 193° radials; Savannah;
Charleston, SC; Florence, SC; INT Florence
003° and Raleigh-Durham, NC, 224° radials;
Raleigh-Durham; INT Raleigh-Durham 035°
and Hopewell, VA, 234° radials; Hopewell;
INT Hopewell 030° and Nottingham, MD,
174° radials. From Sea Isle, NJ; INT Sea Isle
050° and Hampton, NY, 223° radials;
Hampton; Providence, RI; Boston, MA;
Kennebunk, ME; Presque Isle, ME.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on January 26,
2010.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace & Rules Group.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
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[Docket No. FR–5075–N–02]
RIN 2502–AI45
Federal Housing Administration:
Insurance for Manufactured Housing:
Reopening of Public Comment Period
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AGENCY: Office of the Assistant
Secretary for Housing—Federal Housing
Commissioner, HUD.
ACTION: Proposed rule; reopening of
public comment period.
SUMMARY: On September 15, 2008, HUD
published a proposed rule entitled
‘‘Federal Housing Administration:
Insurance for Manufactured Housing.’’
The comment period for the proposed
rule ended on November 14, 2008. This
notice identifies an additional issue
related to the rule that has resulted from
HUD’s implementation of a June 2008
final rule pertaining to the federal
manufactured home installation
program. Accordingly, HUD reopens the
comment period for the proposed rule to
present this additional issue for
consideration in relation to the
September 2008 proposed rule and to
solicit public comment only on this
additional issue.
DATES: Comment Due Date: March 8,
2010.
Interested persons are
invited to submit comments regarding
this proposed rule to the Regulations
Division, Office of General Counsel,
ADDRESSES:
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Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 7th Street, SW.,
Room 10276, Washington, DC 20410–
0500. There are two methods for
submitting public comments. All
submissions must refer to the above
docket number and title.
1. Submission of Comments by Mail.
Comments may be submitted by mail to
the Regulations Division, Office of
General Counsel, Department of
Housing and Urban Development, 451
7th Street, SW., Room 10276,
Washington, DC 20410–0001.
2. Electronic Submission of
Comments. Interested persons may
submit comments electronically through
the Federal eRulemaking Portal at
https://www.regulations.gov. HUD
strongly encourages commenters to
submit comments electronically.
Electronic submission of comments
allows the commenter maximum time to
prepare and submit a comment, ensures
timely receipt by HUD, and enables
HUD to make them immediately
available. Comments submitted
electronically through the https://
www.regulations.gov Web site can be
viewed by other commenters and
interested members of the public.
Commenters should follow the
instructions provided on that site to
submit comments electronically.
Note: To receive consideration as public
comments, comments must be submitted
through one of the two methods specified
above. Again, all submissions must refer to
the docket number and title of the rule.
No Facsimile Comments. Facsimile
(FAX) comments are not acceptable.
Public Inspection of Public
Comments. All properly submitted
comments and communications
submitted to HUD will be available for
public inspection and copying between
8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays at the above
address. Due to security measures at the
HUD Headquarters building, an advance
appointment to review the public
comments must be scheduled by calling
the Regulations Division at 202–708–
3055 (this is not a toll-free number).
Individuals with speech or hearing
impairments may access this number
via TTY by calling the Federal
Information Relay Service at 800–877–
8339. Copies of all comments submitted
are available for inspection and
downloading at https://
www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Peter Gillispie, Home Valuation Policy
Division, Office of Housing, Department
of Housing and Urban Development,
451 7th Street, SW., Room 9270,
Washington, DC 20410–8000, telephone
number 202–708–2121 (this is not a toll-
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or hearing impairments may access this
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at 800–877–8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: HUD
published a proposed rule on September
15, 2008 (73 FR 53346), that would
amend HUD’s regulations governing
manufactured homes that are to be the
security for Federal Housing
Administration (FHA) Title I-insured
loans and Title II-insured mortgages.
The September 15, 2008 rule proposed
to permit, as eligible for FHA insurance,
mortgages on manufactured homes to be
installed in accordance with the Model
Installation Standards, which were the
subject of notice and rulemaking that
resulted in a final rule published on
October 19, 2007. Current regulations
provide that manufactured homes that
are to be the security for FHA Title Iinsured loans must be installed in
accordance with the manufacturer’s
requirements or erected on a permanent
foundation, and manufactured homes
that are to be the security for Title IIinsured mortgages must be erected on a
permanent foundation. Acceptance of
mortgages on manufactured homes
installed in accordance with the Model
Installation Standards would provide
for greater flexibility of design, thereby
permitting additional options for
affordable housing. Under the proposal
presented by the September 15, 2008
proposed rule, FHA mortgage insurance
would become available for eligible
manufactured homes in all states and
territories, upon promulgation of a final
rule.
On June 20, 2008, HUD published a
final rule entitled ‘‘Manufactured Home
Installation Program,’’ which established
a federal manufactured home
installation program in accordance with
the National Manufactured Housing
Construction and Safety Standards Act
of 1974, as amended by the
Manufactured Housing Act of 2000. The
June 20, 2008, final rule governs the
HUD-administered installation program
that will operate in a state, unless that
state certifies that it has its own
qualifying program and HUD reviews
the program and accepts it as meeting or
exceeding the requirements HUD would
apply in a HUD-administered state. The
June 20, 2008 final rule also provides for
HUD’s conditional acceptance, rather
than full acceptance, of a state program
that meets some but not all of the
minimum standards. However, there
have been some delays in submissions
of state certifications, in HUD’s review
and acceptance of state certifications,
and in implementation of HUD’s
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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]
RIN 2120-AA66
Proposed Modification of Jet Routes J-37 and J-55; Northeast
United States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to modify Jet Routes J-37 and J-55 in the
Northeast United States (U.S.) by terminating the routes at a
navigation aid prior to the U.S./Canadian Border. This change is
proposed to resolve flight plan processing issues between U.S. and
Canadian air traffic control (ATC) systems.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 22, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001;
telephone: (202) 366-9826. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA-2010-
0003 and Airspace Docket No. 09-ANE-104 at the beginning of your
comments. You may also submit comments through the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
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:
Comments Invited
Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they
may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
Communications should identify both docket numbers (FAA Docket No.
FAA-2010-0003 and Airspace Docket No. 09-
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ANE-104) and be submitted in triplicate to the Docket Management
Facility (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number). You may
also submit comments through the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments
on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed,
stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments
to FAA Docket No. FAA-2010-0003 and Airspace Docket No. 09-ANE-104.''
The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter.
All communications received on or before the specified closing date
for comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed
rule. The proposal contained in this action may be changed in light of
comments received. All comments submitted will be available for
examination in the public docket both before and after the closing date
for comments. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with
FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the
docket.
Availability of NPRMs
An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's Web page at https://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Office (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. An
informal docket may also be examined during normal business hours at
the office of the Eastern Service Center, Operations Support Group,
Federal Aviation Administration, Room 210, 1701 Columbia Ave., College
Park, GA 30337.
Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future
NPRMs should contact the FAA's Office of Rulemaking, (202) 267-9677,
for a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking Distribution System, which describes the application
procedure.
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal
Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to modify Jet Route J-37 by terminating
the route at the Massena, NY, very high frequency omnidirectional
range/tactical air navigation (VORTAC) aid. J-37 currently terminates
at a point where the Massena VORTAC 037[deg] (T) radial intersects the
U.S./Canadian border. Wherein J-37 terminates at the international
boundary rather than a navigation aid or fix imposes flight plan
processing issues between U.S. En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM)
and Canadian ATC facilities. The proposed change would eliminate the
short segment of J-37 that extends between the Massena VORTAC and the
U.S./Canadian border. Four other existing Jet Routes that terminate at
the Massena VORTAC provide connectivity between J-37 and routes that
extend into Canadian airspace.
The FAA is also proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to modify
Jet Route J-55 by terminating that route at the Presque Isle, ME, VOR/
distance measuring equipment (DME) aid. This would eliminate the
segment of J-55 that extends between the Presque Isle VOR/DME and the
Mont Joli, PQ, Canada VOR/DME.
All radials in the J-37 and J-55 legal descriptions in this NPRM
are stated in reference to True North only.
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 would be subsequently published in the Order.
The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves
an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
Therefore, this proposed 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 proposed 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 the route structure as required to preserve the safe and
efficient flow of air traffic.
Environmental Review
This proposal is not subject to environmental review because all
proposed actions relate to flight above Flight Level 180 in accordance
with FAA Memorandums dated January 17, 2001 and September 25, 2003
related to the altitude cut-off to be used in determining the study
areas for environmental analyses. Additionally, if environmental review
were required, this proposed action would qualify for categorical
exclusion in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1, ``Environmental Impacts:
Policies and Procedures'' Paragraph 311a.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
The Proposed Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration proposes to amend 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.
Sec. 71.1 [Amended]
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 [Amended]
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,
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226[deg] radials; to Coyle. From Kennedy, NY; Kingston, NY; Albany,
NY; Massena, NY.
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J-55 [Amended]
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; Presque Isle, ME.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on January 26, 2010.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace & Rules Group.
[FR Doc. 2010-2468 Filed 2-3-10; 8:45 am]
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