Document ID: FAA-2009-0888-0001
Agency: faa
Document Type: Rule
Title: Proposed Modifications of Jet Route J-20: Florida
Posted Date: 2009-10-23T04:00Z

[Federal Register: October 23, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 204)]
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Proposed Rules]               
[Page 54765-54766]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2009-0888; Airspace Docket No. 09-ASO-23]

RIN 2120-AA66

 
Proposed Modification of Jet Route J-20; Florida

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to modify Jet Route J-20 by terminating 

the route at the Orlando, FL, very high frequency omnidirectional 

range/tactical air navigation (VORTAC) facility, thereby eliminating 

the segment between the Orlando VORTAC and the Virginia Key, FL, very 

high frequency omnidirectional range/distance measuring equipment (VOR/

DME) facility. This modification would eliminate a portion of J-20 that 

is no longer needed.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 7, 2009.

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-2009-

0888 and Airspace Docket No. 09-ASO-23 at the beginning of your 

comments. You may also submit comments through the Internet at http://

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-2009-0888 and Airspace Docket No. 09-ASO-23) 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 http://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-2009-0888 and Airspace Docket No. 09-ASO-23.'' 

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 http://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking 

documents can also be accessed through the FAA's Web page at http://

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 eliminate the segment of J-20 that 

extends between the Orlando VORTAC and the Virginia Key VOR/DME. The 

FAA has determined that this portion of J-20 is no longer required. 

Currently, J-20 parallels jet route J-53, between the Miami area and 

DEARY intersection (southeast of the Orlando VORTAC). At DEARY, J-20 

makes a left turn to the Orlando VORTAC where it converges with J-53. 

This can cause a problem when aircraft are parallel on both J-20 and J-

53. Jet route J-113 provides a suitable northbound replacement route 

for the J-20 segment. In addition, this change would provide air 

traffic control with more time to get climbing aircraft to their 

requested altitudes, thereby enhancing system efficiency.

    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.

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    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 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.

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-20 [Modified]

    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; to Orlando.

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    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 15, 2009.

Edith V. Parish,

Manager, Airspace & Rules Group.

[FR Doc. E9-25490 Filed 10-22-09; 8:45 am]

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