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[Rules and Regulations]               
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2007-28134; Airspace Docket No. 07-ASW-1]
RIN 2120-AA66

 
Revision of Jet Routes J-29 and J-101; South Central United 
States

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action revises Jet Routes J-29 and J-101 over the South 
Central United States in support of the Houston Area Air Traffic System 
Project. This allows for more effective utilization of airspace and 
enhances the management of aircraft operations over the Houston 
terminal area.

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, April 10, 2008. The Director of the 
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 
1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and 
publication of conforming amendments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Rohring, 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: 

History

    On June 7, 2007, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice 
of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to revise J-29 between the Humble, TX, 
VORTAC and the El Dorado, AR, VORTAC, and revise J-101 between the 
Lufkin, TX, VORTAC and Little Rock, AR, VORTAC (72 FR 31477). 
Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking 
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were 
received in response to the proposal. With the exception of editorial 
changes, this amendment is the same as that proposed in the NPRM.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 by revising J-29 and J-101 over the South Central United 
States. Specifically, this action revises J-29 between the Humble, TX, 
VORTAC and the El Dorado, AR, VORTAC, and revises J-101 between the 
Lufkin, TX, VORTAC and Little Rock, AR, VORTAC. This action allows for 
more effective utilization of airspace and enhances the management of 
aircraft operations over the Houston terminal area.
    Jet routes are published in paragraph 2004 of FAA Order 7400.9R, 
signed August 15, 2007 and effective September 15, 2007, which is 
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Jet routes listed in this 
document would 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 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 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.
    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 revises Jet Routes J-29 and J-101 in the South Central United 
States.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has reviewed the above referenced action and determined 
that it is categorically excluded from further environmental 
documentation according to FAA Order 1050.1E, Environmental Impacts: 
Policies and Procedures, in accordance with paragraphs 311a. 
Additionally, the implementation of this action will not result in any 
extraordinary circumstances in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E 
paragraph 304.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Amendment

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In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration 
amends 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

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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]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9R, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, signed August 15, 2007, and 
effective September 15, 2007, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2004--Jet Routes.

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J-29 [Revised]

    From the INT of the United States/Mexican Border and the Corpus 
Christi, TX, 229[deg] radial via Corpus Christi; Palacios, TX; 
Humble, TX; El Dorado, AR; Memphis, TN; Pocket City, IN; INT Pocket 
City 051[deg] and Rosewood, OH, 230[deg] radials; Rosewood; DRYER, 
OH; Jamestown, NY; Syracuse, NY; Plattsburgh, NY; Bangor, ME; to 
Halifax, Canada; excluding the portions within Mexico and Canada.
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J-101 [Revised]

    From Humble, TX, Lufkin, TX; Little Rock, AR; St. Louis, MO; 
Spinner, IL; Pontiac, IL; Joliet, IL; Northbrook, IL; Badger, WI; 
Green Bay, WI; to Sault Ste Marie, MI.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on September 27, 2007.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
[FR Doc. E7-19742 Filed 10-9-07; 8:45 am]

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