DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 92-ANM-26]

Realignment of Jet Routes J-163 and J-523

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This rule will extend segments of Jet Routes J-163 and J-523

located in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, and Colorado. This

action will enhance traffic flow and reduce controller workload on

frequently used high altitude routes.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 U.T.C., June 23, 1994.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Norman W. Thomas, Airspace and

Obstruction Evaluation Branch (ATP-240), Airspace-Rules and

Aeronautical Information Division, Air Traffic Rules and Procedures

Service, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW.,

Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-9230.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

On April 9, 1993, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the Federal

Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to extend segments of J-163 and

J-523 located in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado

(58 FR 18349).

Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking

proceeding by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA.

The Idaho Air National Guard, Department of the Air Force Headquarters

Air Combat Command, Headquarters 366th Wing (ACC), Headquarters 366th

Operations Group (ACC), and the Department of the Air Force

Headquarters Air Force Flight Standards Agency claimed that the jet

route extension would adversely impact Air Traffic Control Assigned

Airspace above the Saddle, OR, and Paradise, ID, Military Operations

Areas (MOA). These commenters stated that the proposal would adversely

effect their ability to conduct training to maintain combat

effectiveness.

The FAA has determined, after a review of procedures between the

Salt Lake City Air Route Traffic Control Center and the military units,

that the extension of J-523 as proposed in the notice will allow air

traffic control to continue to provide the maximum service to all

airspace users, including the military. ATCAA procedures will be

developed through a letter of agreement between air traffic control and

the military. Except for editorial changes, this amendment is the same

as that proposed in the notice. Jet routes are published in paragraph

2004 of FAA Order 7400.9A dated June 17, 1993, and effective September

16, 1993, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 (58 FR

36298, July 6, 1993). The jet routes listed in this document will be

published subsequently in the Order.

The Rule

This amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations

extends segments of Jet Routes J-163 and J-523 located in the vicinity

of Washington State, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado. This

action will enhance traffic flow and reduce controller workload on

frequently used high altitude routes.

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.

It, therefore--(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 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--[AMENDED]

1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. app. 1348(a), 1354(a), 1510; E.O. 10854, 24

FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389; 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 14 CFR

11.69.

Sec. 71.1 [Amended]

2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal

Aviation Administration Order 7400.9A, Airspace Designations and

Reporting Points, dated June 17, 1993, and effective September 16,

1993, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2004--Jet Routes

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J-163 [Revised]

From Baker, OR, via Boise, ID; Pocatello, ID; Rock Springs, WY;

to Hayden, CO.

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J-523 [Revised]

From Bryce Canyon, UT; Ely, NV; Rome, OR; Kimberly, OR;

Klickitat, WA; Seattle, WA; Tatoosh, WA; Port Hardy, BC, Canada;

Sandspit, BC, Canada; to Annette Island, AK; excluding the airspace

within Canada.

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Issued in Washington, DC, on April 21, 1994.

Harold W. Becker,

Manager, Airspace-Rules and Aeronautical Information Division.

[FR Doc. 94-11957 Filed 5-16-94, 8:45 am]

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