[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 170 (Thursday, September 2, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 48090]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-22893]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 73
[Airspace Docket No. 99-AAL-13]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment to Time of Designation and Using Agency for Restricted
Area R-2211 (R-2211), Blair Lakes, AK
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action changes the using agency and eliminates the 24-
hour Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) requirement for the activation of R-2211,
Blair Lakes, AK. The FAA is taking this action in response to a request
from the United States Air Force (USAF) and the Alaska Regional Air
Traffic Division to standardize procedures for the activation of
airspace in Alaska.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, November 4, 1999.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken McElroy, Airspace and Rules
Division, ATA-400, Office of Air Traffic Airspace Management, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC
20591; telephone: (202) 267-8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
As a result of a review of restricted area operation, the USAF and
the FAA Alaska Air Traffic Division requested to change the
requirements for the activation of R-2211, Blair Lakes, AK, by
eliminating the requirement for a 24-hour NOTAM to activate the
airspace. The USAF Special Use Airspace Information System, operated by
the USAF in interior Alaska, provides real-time information on the
status of R-2211 and makes the advanced NOTAM requirement unnecessary.
The Rule
This amendment to 14 CFR part 73 changes the times of designation
for R-2211, Blair Lakes, AK, by removing the words ``NOTAM issued by
the using agency at least 24 hours in advance,'' and inserting the
words ``NOTAM issued by the using agency,'' and changes the using
agency. This is an administrative change and does not affect the
boundaries, designated altitudes, or activities conducted within the
restricted areas. Therefore, I find that notice and public procedures
under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary. Section 73.22 of part 73 was
republished in FAA Order 7400.8F, dated October 27, 1998.
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.
Environmental Review
In accordance with FAA Order 1050.1D, ``Polices and Procedures for
Considering Environmental Impacts,'' and the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969, this action is not subject to environmental
assessments and procedures.
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--SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE
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. 73.22 [Amended]
2. Section 73.22 is amended as follows:
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R-2211 Blair Lakes, AK [Amended]
By removing the words ``Time of designation. 0800 to 1800, local
time, Monday-Friday and at other times as activated by NOTAM issued
by the using agency at least 24 hours in advance'' and inserting the
words ``Time of designation. 0800 to 1800, local time, Monday-Friday
and at other times as activated by NOTAM issued by the using
agency''; and by removing the words ``Using agency. U.S. Air Force,
345th Fighting Wing, Eielson AFB, AK'' and inserting the words
``Using agency. U.S. Air Force, 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson AFB,
AK.''
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Issued in Washington, DC, August 25, 1999.
Reginald C. Matthews,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Division.
[FR Doc. 99-22893 Filed 9-1-99; 8:45 am]
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