99-3803. Revocation and Establishment of Restricted Areas; NV  

  • [Federal Register Volume 64, Number 31 (Wednesday, February 17, 1999)]
    [Rules and Regulations]
    [Pages 7777-7778]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 99-3803]
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
    
    Federal Aviation Administration
    
    14 CFR Part 73
    
    [Airspace Docket No. 98-AWP-27]
    RIN 2120-AA66
    
    
    Revocation and Establishment of Restricted Areas; NV
    
    AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
    
    ACTION: Final rule.
    
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    SUMMARY: This action revokes Restricted Areas R-4803N and R-4803S, and 
    establishes R-4803, Fallon, Nevada (NV). The FAA is taking this action 
    in response to a request from the United States Navy (USN) to eliminate 
    R-4803N, and to redefine the arc of R-4803S as a complete circle and 
    rename it R-4803. This action reduces restricted airspace at Fallon, 
    NV, and improves access to Fallon Municipal Airport, NV.
    
    EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, May 20, 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
    
        Residential development in the vicinity of R-4803N and R-4803S has 
    led to an increasing number of noise complaints and perceived safety 
    concerns by the local community. In 1997, USN personnel at Fallon Naval 
    Air Station began a comprehensive review of restricted area operations 
    in the Fallon area. As a result of the review, public meetings, over-
    flight tests, and a survey of local residents, the USN requested the 
    FAA disestablish the restricted airspace that overlies what were 
    formerly farmlands bordering the city of Fallon, NV. This is an 
    administrative change which reduces the size of the restricted airspace 
    and eliminates a portion of restricted airspace no longer needed by the 
    USN. It does not alter the type of activities conducted within the 
    remaining restricted airspace.
    
    The Rule
    
        This amendment to 14 CFR part 73 revokes Restricted Areas R-4803N 
    and R-4803S, and establishes R-4803, Fallon, NV. The FAA is taking this 
    action in response to a request from the USN to eliminate R-4803N and 
    redefine the arc R-4803S as a complete circle and rename it R-4803. 
    This action reduces restricted airspace at Fallon, NV, and improves 
    access to Fallon Municipal Airport, NV. 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.
        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.
    
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    Environmental Review
    
        This action reduces the size of the restricted airspace. In 
    accordance with FAA Order 1050.1D, ``Polices and Procedures for 
    Considering Environmental Impacts,'' this action is categorically 
    excluded.
    
    List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73
    
        Airspace, Incorporation by reference, 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. 73.48  [Amended]
    
        2. Sec. 73.48 is amended as follows:
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    R-4803N  Fallon, NV [Revoked]
    
    R-4803S  Fallon, NV [Revoked]
    
    R-4803  Fallon, NV [New]
    
    Boundaries: A 3-NM radius circle centered at lat. 39 deg.20'40'' N., 
    long. 118 deg.52'19'' W.
    Designated Altitudes. Surface to but not including FL 180.
    Time of designation. 0715 to 2330 daily.
    Controlling agency. FAA Oakland ARTCC.
    Using agency. Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center, Fallon, NV.
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        Issued in Washington, DC, on February 10, 1999.
    Reginald C. Matthews,
    Acting Program Director for Air Traffic Airspace Management.
    [FR Doc. 99-3803 Filed 2-16-99; 8:45 am]
    BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
    
    
    

Document Information

Published:
02/17/1999
Department:
Federal Aviation Administration
Entry Type:
Rule
Action:
Final rule.
Document Number:
99-3803
Dates:
0901 UTC, May 20, 1999.
Pages:
7777-7778 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Airspace Docket No. 98-AWP-27
RINs:
2120-AA66: Airspace Actions
RIN Links:
https://www.federalregister.gov/regulations/2120-AA66/airspace-actions
PDF File:
99-3803.pdf
CFR: (1)
14 CFR 73.48