[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 224 (Monday, November 20, 2000)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 69664-69665]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-29658]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 00-ANM-20]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amend Legal Description of Jet Route J-501

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends the legal description of Jet Route 501 (J-
501) in Canadian Airspace due to the decommissioning of the Camp Scott, 
British Columbia (BC), Radio Beacon (RBN).

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EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, January 25, 2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken McElroy, 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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On June 29, 2000, the FAA was notified by Transport Canada that 
Camp Scott, BC, RBN was decommissioned. This decommissioning action 
affects J-501 within Canada.

The Rule

    This action amends title 14 CFR part 71 (part 71) by amending the 
legal description of J-501 in Canadian airspace due to the 
decommissioning of the Camp Scott, BC, RBN. The FAA is taking this 
action to remove reference to the Camp Scott RBN in the description of 
J-501. The decommissioning of the Camp Scott RBN will generate a break 
in the J-501 between the Tofino, BC, RBN and the Sandspit, BC, very 
high frequency omnidirectional range/tactical air navigation facility. 
This action provides an uninterrupted route on J-501.
    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.
    Jet routes are published in paragraph 2004 of FAA Order 7400.9H, 
dated September 1, 2000, and effective September 16, 2000, which is 
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The jet route listed in this 
document will be published subsequently in the order.

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 14 CFR 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 7400.9H, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated September 1, 2000, and effective September 16, 
2000, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2004--Jet Routes.

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J-501  [Amended]

    From San Marcus, CA, via Big Sur, CA; Point Reyes, CA, via Rogue 
Valley, OR; Hoquiam, WA; INT Hoquiam 354 deg. and Tatoosh, WA, 
162 deg. radials; Tatoosh; Tofino, BC, Canada, RBN. From Sandspit, 
BC, Canada; Biorka Island, AK; Yakutat, AK; Johnstone Point, AK; 
Anchorage, AK; Sparrevohn, AK; Bethel, AK; to the INT of the Bethel 
258 deg. radial and the Anchorage CTA/FIR boundary, excluding the 
airspace within Canada.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on November 13, 2000.
Reginald C. Matthews,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Division.
[FR Doc. 00-29658 Filed 11-17-00; 8:45 am]
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