[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 214 (Friday, November 5, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 60339]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-29040]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 73
[Airspace Docket No. 99-AEA-12]
RIN 2120-AA66
Change Name of Using Agency for Restricted Area R-5203; Oswego,
NY
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action changes the name of the using agency for
Restricted Area R-5203; Oswego, NY, from ``Air National Guard,
Northeast Air Defense Sector/DOS, Rome, NY,'' to ``Air National Guard,
174th Fighter Wing, Hancock Field, NY.'' This change is required due to
a realignment of responsibilities within the Air National Guard.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, December 30, 1999.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, 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 realignment of responsibilities within the Air
National Guard, the using agency for Restricted Area R-5203 is being
changed from the Northeast Air Defense Sector, Rome, NY, to the 174th
Fighter Wing, Hancock Field, NY. The Air National Guard requested this
change to facilitate more efficient scheduling of the restricted area.
The Rule
This action amends 14 CFR part 73 by changing the using agency for
Restricted Area R-5203, Oswego, NY, from ``Air National Guard,
Northeast Air Defense Sector/DOS, Rome, NY,'' to ``Air National Guard,
174th Fighter Wing, Hancock Field, NY.''
Since this administrative change will not alter the boundaries,
altitudes, or time of designation for R-5203 or the activities
conducted therein; I find that notice and public procedure under 5
U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
Section 73.52 of part 73 was republished in FAA Order 7400.8G,
dated September 1, 1999.
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 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 involves a minor administrative change to amend the
name of the using agency of an existing restricted area. There are no
changes to the dimensions of the restricted area, or to air traffic
control procedures or routes as a result of this action. Therefore,
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 of 1969.
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. 73.52 [Amended]
2. Sec. 73.52 is amended as follows:
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R-5203 Oswego, NY [Amended]
By removing ``Using agency. Air National Guard, Northeast Air
Defense Sector/DOS, Rome, NY,'' and adding ``Using agency. Air National
Guard, 174th Fighter Wing, Hancock Field, NY.''
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Issued in Washington, DC, on October 28, 1999.
Paul Gallant,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules Division.
[FR Doc. 99-29040 Filed 11-4-99; 8:45 am]
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