[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 34 (Friday, February 20, 1998)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 8564-8566] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-4311] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Airspace Docket No. 96-ASO-20] RIN 2120-AA66 Modification of Multiple Federal Airways, Jet Routes, and Reporting Points; FL AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This rule modifies the airspace designations for several jet routes, Federal airways, and the one domestic reporting point in the State of Florida. The Tallahassee, FL, Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) is being renamed ``Seminole, FL, VORTAC'' concurrent with the effective date of this rule. This rule modifies all associated airspace designations to reflect the name change. This rule does not alter the dimensions or operating requirements of any of the affected airways, routes, or reporting points. EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, April 23, 1998. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia Crawford, Airspace and Rules Division, ATA-400, Office of Air Traffic Airspace Management, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-8783. [[Page 8565]] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: History On July 2, 1997, the FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 71 (part 71) to modify the airspace designations for several jet routes, Federal airways, and one domestic reporting point in the State of Florida (62 FR 35713). Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking proceeding by submitting comments. No comments objecting to the proposal were received. The notice contained two errors in the legal descriptions of affected airspace; one in the description for J- 2, and one in the description for J-20. Specific radials in the legal descriptions of airways and jet routes are given in relation to true (T) north. In NPRM's, however, magnetic (M) north equivalents are also provided. The reference magnetic variation for the Tallahassee/Seminole VORTAC is 2 deg. east, indicating a -2 deg. conversion factor must be applied to convert a true radial to a magnetic radial. The notice listed the magnetic equivalent of the Tallahassee/Seminole VORTAC 290 deg. true radial as 282 deg. in the description for J-2. The correct magnetic equivalent is 288 deg.. Similarly, the notice listed the magnetic equivalent of the Tallahassee/Seminole VORTAC 129 deg. true radial as 131 deg. in the description for J-20. The correct magnetic equivalent is 127 deg.. Except for editorial changes and the corrections to the airspace designations for the two jet routes, this rule is the same as that proposed in the notice. The Rule This amendment to part 71 changes the airspace designations for several jet routes, Federal airways, and the domestic reporting point ``COVIA'' in the State of Florida. The airspace designations are being changed to reflect the name change of the Tallahassee VORTAC to ``Seminole VORTAC.'' This rule does not alter the dimensions or operating requirements of any of the affected airways, routes, or reporting points. Jet routes, domestic Federal airways, and other domestic reporting points are published in paragraphs 2004, 6010(a), and 7003, respectively, of FAA Order 7200.9E dated September 10, 1997, and effective September 16, 1997, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR section 71.1. The jet routes, airways, and reporting point listed in this document will 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 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. 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, CLASS B, CLASS C, CLASS D, AND CLASS E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIRWAYS; 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 the Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9E, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated September 10, 1997, and effective September 16, 1997, is amended as follows: Paragraph 2004--Jet Routes * * * * * J-2 [Revised] From Mission Bay, CA, via Imperial, CA; Bard, AZ; INT of the Bard 089 deg. and Gila Bend, AZ, 261 deg. radials; Gila Bend, Cochise, AZ; El Paso, TX; Fort Stockton, TX; Junction, TX; San Antonio, TX; Humble, TX; Lake Charles, LA; Semmes, AL; Crestview, FL; INT of the Crestview 091 deg. and the Seminole, FL, 290 deg. radials; Seminole; to Taylor, FL. * * * * * J-20 [Revised] From Seattle, WA, via Yakima, WA; Pendleton, OR; Donnelly, ID; Pocatello, ID; Rock Springs, WY; Falcon, CO; Hugo, CO; Lamar, CO; Liberal, KS; INT Liberal 137 deg. and Will Rogers, OK, 284 deg. radials; Will Rogers; Belcher, LA; Jackson, MS; Montgomery, AL; Meridian, MS; Seminole, FL; INT Seminole 129 deg. and Orlando, FL, 306 deg. radials; Orlando; INT Orlando 140 deg. and Virginia Key, FL, 344 deg. radials; Virginia Key. * * * * * J-41 [Revised] From Key West, FL; Lee County, FL; St. Petersburg; Seminole, FL; Montgomery, AL; Vulcan, AL; Memphis, TN; Springfield, MO, Kansas City, MO, to Omaha, NE. * * * * * J-43 [Revised] From Dolphin, FL; LaBelle, FL; St. Petersburg, FL; Seminole, FL; Atlanta, GA; Volunteer, TN; Falmouth, KY; Rosewood, OH; Carleton, MI; to Sault Ste. Marie, MI. * * * * * J-73 [Revised] From Dolphin, FL; LaBelle, FL; Lakeland, FL; Seminole, FL; La Grange, GA; Nashville, TN; Pocket City, IN; to Northbrook, IL. * * * * * Paragraph 6010(a)--Domestic VOR Federal Airways * * * * * V-7 [Revised] From Dolphin, FL; INT Dolphin 299 deg. and Lee County, FL, 120 deg. radials; Lee County; Lakeland, FL; Cross City, FL; Seminole, FL; Wiregrass, AL; INT Wiregrass 333 deg. and Montgomery, AL, 129 deg. radials; Montgomery; Vulcan, AL; Muscle Shoals, AL; Graham, TN; Central City, KY; Pocket City, IN; INT Pocket City 016 deg. and Terre Haute, IN, 191 deg. radials; Terre Haute; Boiler, IN; Chicago Heights, IL; INT Chicago Heights 358 deg. and Falls, WI, 170 deg. radials; Falls; Green Bay, WI; Menominee, MI; Marquette, MI. The airspace below 2,000 feet MSL outside the United States is excluded. The portion outside the United States has no upper limit. * * * * * V-97 [Revised] From Dolphin, FL; La Belle, FL; St. Petersburg, FL; Seminole, FL; Pecan, GA; Atlanta, GA; INT Atlanta 001 deg. and Volunteer, TN, 197 deg. radials; Volunteer; London, KY; Lexington, KY; Cincinnati, OH; Shelbyville, IN, INT Shelbyville 313 deg. and Boiler, IN, 136 deg. radials; Boiler; Chicago Heights, IL; to INT Chicago Heights 358 deg. and Chicago O'Hare, IL, 127 deg. radials. From INT Northbrook, IL, 290 deg. and Janesville, WI, 112 deg. radials; Janesville; Lone Rock, WI; Nodine, MN; to Gopher, MN. The airspace below 2,000 feet MSL outside the United States is excluded. * * * * * V-198 [Revised] From San Simon, AZ, via Columbus, NM; El Paso, TX; 6 miles wide; INT El Paso 109 deg. and Hudspeth, TX, 287 deg. radials; 6 miles wide; Hudspeth; 29 miles, 38 miles, 82 MSL, INT Hudspeth 109 deg. and Fort Stockton, TX, 284 deg. radials; 18 miles, 82 MSL; Fort Stockton; 20 miles, 116 miles, 55 MSL; Junction, TX; San Antonio, TX; Eagle Lake, TX; Hobby, TX; Sabine Pass, TX; White Lake, LA; Tibby, LA; Harvey, LA; 69 miles, 33 miles, 25 MSL; Brookley, AL; INT Brookley 056 deg. and Crestview, FL, 266 deg. radials; [[Page 8566]] Crestview; Marianna, FL; Seminole, FL; Greenville, FL; Taylor, FL; INT Taylor 093 deg. and Craig, FL, 287 deg. radials; to Craig. * * * * * V-295 [Revised] From Virginia Key, FL; INT Virginia Key 014 deg. and Vero Beach, FL, 143 deg. radials; Vero Beach; INT Vero Beach 296 deg. and Orlando, FL, 162 deg. radials; Orlando; Ocala, FL; Cross City, FL; to Seminole, FL. The portion outside the United States has no upper limit. * * * * * Paragraph 7003--Other Domestic Reporting Points * * * * * COVIA: [Revised] Lat. 27 deg.56'11''N., long. 84 deg.44'10''W. (INT Sarasota, FL, 286 deg., Seminole, FL, 187 deg. radials) * * * * * Issued in Washington, DC, on February 13, 1998. Reginald C. Matthews, Acting Program Director for Air Traffic Airspace Management. [FR Doc. 98-4311 Filed 2-19-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P