[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 101 (Thursday, May 24, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 30884]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-12541]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 73
[Docket No. FAA-2012-0461; Airspace Docket No. 12-AWP-1]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Restricted Area R-2502E; Fort Irwin, CA
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action changes the designated controlling agency for
restricted area R-2502E, Fort Irwin, CA, from the Federal Aviation
Administration, High-Desert Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON),
Edwards, CA, to FAA, Los Angeles Air Route Traffic Control Center
(ARTCC). This change will improve the efficiency of air traffic
operations in the vicinity of Fort Irwin, CA.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, July 26, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Airspace, Regulations
and ATC Procedures Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267-8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
For operational considerations and improved efficiency of the
National Airspace System, the FAA is changing the assigned controlling
agency for restricted area R-2502E, Fort Irwin, CA, to ``FAA, Los
Angeles ARTCC.''
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 73 to update the controlling agency for restricted area R-2502E,
Fort Irwin, CA. The FAA is changing controlling agency responsibility
for R-2502E from ``FAA, High-Desert TRACON, Edwards, CA,'' to ``FAA,
Los Angeles ARTCC.''
This is an administrative change and does not affect the
boundaries, designated altitudes, or activities conducted within the
restricted area; therefore, notice and public procedures under 5 U.S.C.
553(b) are unnecessary.
Section 73.25 of 14 CFR part 73 was republished in FAA Order
7400.8U, effective February 16, 2012.
The FAA has determined that this action 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.
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 amends the description of restricted area R-2502E at Fort Irwin, CA.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1E, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,
paragraph 311d. This airspace action is an administrative change to
update the assigned controlling agency for R-2502E. It does not alter
the altitudes, time of designation or use of the restricted airspace at
Fort Irwin, CA, therefore, it is not expected to cause any potentially
significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary circumstances
exists that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73
Airspace, Prohibited areas, Restricted areas.
Adoption of the Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 14 CFR part 73, as follows:
PART 73--SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE
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1. The authority citation for part 73 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. 73.25 [Amended]
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2. Sec. 73.25 is amended as follows:
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R-2502E Fort Irwin, CA [Amended]
By removing the current Controlling agency and substituting the
following:
Controlling agency. FAA, Los Angeles ARTCC.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on May 16, 2012.
Ellen Crum,
Acting Manager, Airspace, Regulations and ATC Procedures Group.
[FR Doc. 2012-12541 Filed 5-23-12; 8:45 a.m.]
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