[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 183 (Thursday, September 21, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 48889]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-23430]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 73
[Airspace Docket No. 95-ASO-12]
Amendment of Restricted Area R-3004, Fort Gordon, GA
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action lowers the upper limit of Restricted Area R-3004,
Fort Gordon, GA, from 17,000 feet mean sea level (MSL) to 16,000 feet
MSL. The using agency has determined that there is no longer a
requirement for restricted airspace above 16,000 feet MSL at this
location.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, November 9, 1995.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Military Operations
Program Office (ATM-420), Office of Air Traffic System Management,
Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-9361.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Rule
This amendment to part 73 of the Federal Aviation Regulations
reduces the size of Restricted Area R-3004 at Fort Gordon, GA, by
lowering the upper limit of the restricted area from 17,000 feet above
MSL to 16,000 feet MSL. Based on a review of area utilization and
projected requirements, the using agency determined that there is no
longer a need for restricted airspace above 16,000 feet MSL in R-3004.
This action will not change the current lateral boundaries, time of
designation, or activities conducted in R-3004. I find that notice and
public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary because this
action is a minor amendment in which the public would not be
particularly interested. Section 73.30 of part 73 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations was republished in FAA Order 7400.8C dated June
29, 1995.
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.
Environmental Review
This action amends the internal subdivision of existing restricted
airspace and does not affect the lateral boundaries, times of use, or
activities conducted within the restricted airspace. As a result, there
are no changes to air traffic control procedures or routes. Therefore,
this action is not subject to environmental assessments and procedures
under FAA Order 1050.1D, ``Policies and Procedures for Considering
Environmental Impacts,'' and the National Environmental Policy Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73
Airspace, Navigation (air).
Adoption of the Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 14 CFR part 73 as follows:
PART 73--[AMENDED]
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; 14 CFR 11.69.
Sec. 73.30 [Amended]
2. R-3004 Fort Gordon, GA [Amended].
By removing the current ``Designated altitudes. Surface to 17,000
feet MSL'' and substituting the following:
``Designated altitudes. Surface to 16,000 feet MSL.''
Issued in Washington, DC, on September 8, 1995.
Harold W. Becker,
Manager, Airspace-Rules and Aeronautical Information Division.
[FR Doc. 95-23430 Filed 9-20-95; 8:45 am]
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