Alteration of Jet Route J-50

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 93-ASW-8]

Alteration of Jet Route J-50

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action alters Jet Route PJ-50 between Lufkin, TX, and

Alexandria, LA. There is a small bend between these two points and this

action realigns that segment as a direct route. This action will save

fuel.

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) 267-9255.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

On December 22, 1993, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the

Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to alter Jet Route J-50

located in the vicinity of Lufkin, TX (58 FR 67728). Interested parties

were invited to participate in this rulemaking proceeding by submitting

written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments objecting to

the proposal were received. 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 route listed in this

document will be published subsequently in the Order.

The Rule

This amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations

alters Jet Route J-50 located in the vicinity of Lufkin, TX. Currently,

there is a small bend in the route between Lufkin, TX, and Alexandria,

LA, and this action realigns Jet Route J-50 as a direct route between

these two points. This action will save fuel.

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-50 [Revised]

From Shafter, CA, via Paradise, CA; INT Paradise 093 deg. and

Blythe, CA, 282 deg. radials; Blythe; INT Blythe 096 deg. and Gila

Bend, AZ, 312 deg. radials; Gila Bend; Stanfield, AZ; San Simon, AZ;

INT San Simon 105 deg. and El Paso, TX, 275 deg. radials; El Paso;

INT El Paso 093 deg. and Wink, TX, 266 deg. radials; Wink; Abilene,

TX; Waco, TX; Lufkin, TX; Alexandria, LA; McComb, MS, to Crestview,

FL.

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Issued in Washington, DC, on April 13, 1994.

Fred L. Gibbs,

Acting Manager, Airspace-Rules and Aeronautical Information Division.

[FR Doc. 94-9954 Filed 4-22-94; 8:45 am]

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