[Federal Register: February 19, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 33)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 73
[Docket No. FAA-2003-14369; Airspace Docket No. 03-AWA-1]
RIN 2120-AA66
Revision of Prohibited Area P-49 Crawford; TX
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action modifies Prohibited Area 49 (P-49), over the
President of the United States' residence at Crawford, TX. The FAA is
modifying this airspace to enhance security in the immediate vicinity
of the presidential residence, and to assist the United States Secret
Service (USSS) in accomplishing its mission of providing security for
the President of the United States.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, May 15, 2003.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Rohring, 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:
History
On January 6, 2003, the USSS requested that the FAA modify the
current description of P-49, to enhance the level of security provided
for the President. Specifically, the USSS requested that we relocate
the center of the prohibited area.
Under the provision of Sec. 73.83 of Title 14 Code of Federal
Regulations (14 CFR) part 73 (part 73), no person may operate an
aircraft within that area without permission from the using agency.
This action responds to that request.
The Rule
This amendment to 14 CFR part 73 modifies P-49, Crawford, TX.
Currently, the prohibited area extends from the surface to 5,000 feet
above mean sea level (MSL) within a 3-nautical mile (NM) radius of
latitude 31[deg]34'57'' N., longitude 97[deg]32'37'' W. This action
relocates the center of the prohibited area approximately one-half
nautical mile east-southeast of its current location to latitude
31[deg]34'45'' N., longitude 97[deg]32'00'' W. This action is a minor
modification of the center coordinates for the airspace area. Flight
within this area is prohibited unless permission is obtained from the
using agency. Because of the immediate need to enhance the security of
the President, I find that notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C.
553(b) are impracticable.
Section 73.89 of 14 CFR part 73 was republished in FAA Order
7400.8K, dated September 26, 2002.
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, 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
The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1D, Policies and Procedures for Considering
Environmental Impacts. This airspace action is not expected to cause
any potentially significant environmental impacts, no extraordinary
circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental
assessment.
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:
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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. 73.89 [Amended]
2. Sec. 73.89 is amended as follows:
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P-49 Crawford, TX [Amended]
By removing ``Boundaries. That airspace within a 3 NM radius of lat.
31[deg]34'57'' N., long. 97[deg]32'37'' W.,'' and substituting
``Boundaries. That airspace within a 3 NM radius of lat. 31[deg]34'45''
N., long. 97[deg]32'00'' W.,'' in its place.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on February 6, 2003.
Reginald C. Matthews,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Division.
[FR Doc. 03-3964 Filed 2-18-03; 8:45 am]
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