[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 88 (Monday, May 6, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 20127]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-11252]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 73
[Airspace Docket No. 95-ANE-71]
Change in Using Agency for Restricted Areas R-4102A and B, Fort
Devens; MA
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action changes the using agency for Restricted Areas R-
4102A and B, Fort Devens, MA, from ``Director of Plans, Training and
Security, Fort Devens, MA'' to ``Chief, Reserve Component Division,
Devens Reserve Forces Training Area, Ayer, MA.'' This is an
administrative change resulting from a realignment of responsibilities
within the Department of the Army. There are no changes to the
boundaries, designated altitudes, time of designation, or activities
conducted within these restricted areas.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, June 20, 1996.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken McElroy, Airspace and Rules
Division (ATA-400), Office of Airspace Management, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267-3075.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Rule
This amendment to part 73 of the Federal Aviation Regulations
changes the using agency for Restricted Areas R-4102A and B, Fort
Devens, MA, from ``Director of Plans, Training and Security, Fort
Devens, MA'' to ``Chief, Reserve Component Division, Devens Reserve
Forces Training Area, Ayer, MA.'' This is an administrative change to
reflect organizational changes within the Department of the Army. There
are no changes to the dimensions, time of designation, or activities
conducted within the affected restricted areas. Because this action is
a minor technical amendment in which the public is not particularly
interested, I find that notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C.
553(b) are unnecessary. Section 73.41 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 changes the using agency of the restricted areas. There
are no changes to the boundaries, designated altitudes, times of
designation, or activities conducted within the affected restricted
areas. Accordingly, this action is not subject to environmental
assessments and procedures as set forth in 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.
Sec. 73.41 [Amended]
2. Section 73.41 is amended as follows:
R-4102A Fort Devens, MA [Amended]
By removing ``Using agency. Director of Plans, Training and
Security, Fort Devens, MA.'' and substituting the following:
``Chief, Reserve Component Division, Devens Reserve Forces Training
Area, Ayer, MA.''
R-4102B Fort Devens, MA [Amended]
By removing ``Using agency. Director of Plans, Training and
Security, Fort Devens, MA.'' and substituting the following:
``Chief, Reserve Component Division, Devens Reserve Forces Training
Area, Ayer, MA.''
Issued in Washington, DC, on April 16, 1996.
Nancy B. Kalinowski,
Acting Program Director for Air Traffic Airspace Management.
[FR Doc. 96-11252 Filed 5-3-96; 8:45 am]
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