[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 207 (Monday, October 27, 1997)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 55503-55504]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-28412]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 73
[Airspace Docket No. 97-ASW-10]
RIN 2120-AA66
Change Time of Designation for Restricted Areas R-5104A/B, and R-
5105; Melrose, NM
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action reduces the timeframe during which Restricted Area
5104A/B (R-5104A/B), and Restricted Area 5105 (R-5105), Melrose, NM,
may be activated without prior issuance of a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM).
This change, initiated by the U.S. Air Force, reflects the current
scheduling of R-5104A/B, and R-5105. The boundaries, designated
altitudes, or activities conducted within these restricted areas are
not affected by this action.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, January 1, 1998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sheri Edgett Baron, 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.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
As a result of a U.S. Air Force review of restricted area
utilization and operational requirements at Melrose, NM, the U.S. Air
Force has requested a reduction in the times of use for R-5104A/B, and
R-5105.
The Rule
This amendment to 14 CFR part 73 reduces the time of designation
for R-5104A/B, and R-5105 from the current ``0800-2400 local time
daily; other times by NOTAM,'' to ``0800-2400 local time Monday-Friday;
other times by NOTAM.'' The boundaries, designated altitudes, or
activities conducted within these restricted areas are not affected by
this action.
The FAA is taking this action in response to written notification
from the using agency that a reduction in the times of use for the
restricted areas is appropriate. As the solicitation of comments would
not offer any meaningful right or benefit to any segment of the public,
notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
Section 73.51 of 14 CFR part 73 was republished in FAA Order
7400.8D, dated July 11, 1996.
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 reduces the restricted area's time of designation.
Therefore, the FAA has determined that this action is not subject to
environmental assessments and procedures in accordance with 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--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. 73.51 [Amended]
2. Sec. 73.51 is amended as follows:
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R-5104A Melrose, NM [Amended]
By removing the current ``Time of designation: 0800-2400 local time
daily; other times by NOTAM'' and substituting ``Time of designation:
0800-2400 local time Monday-Friday; other times by NOTAM.''
R-5104B Melrose, NM [Amended]
By removing the current ``Time of designation: 0800-2400 local time
daily; other times by NOTAM'' and substituting ``Time of designation:
0800-2400 local time Monday-Friday; other times by NOTAM.''
R-5105 Melrose, NM [Amended]
By removing the current ``Time of designation: 0800-2400 local time
daily; other times by NOTAM'' and substituting ``Time of designation:
0800-2400 local time Monday-Friday; other times by NOTAM.''
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Issued in Washington, DC, on October 10, 1997.
Reginald C. Matthews,
Acting Program Director for Air Traffic Airspace Management.
[FR Doc. 97-28412 Filed 10-24-97; 8:45 am]
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