[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 220 (Thursday, November 13, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 67102-67103]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-26934]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 73
[Docket No. FAA-2008-1130; Airspace Docket No. 08-ASW-14]
RIN 2120-AA66
Change of Controlling Agency for Restricted Areas R-6901A, R-
6901B, and R-6903; Wisconsin
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action changes the controlling agency of R-6901A and R-
6901B, Fort McCoy, WI, from ``FAA Chicago ARTCC'' to ``FAA, Minneapolis
ARTCC.'' This action also changes the controlling agency of R-6903,
Sheboygan, WI, from ``FAA, Chicago ARTCC'' to ``FAA, Minneapolis
ARTCC.'' The FAA is taking this action in response to a request from
Minneapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) to reflect an
administrative change of controlling agency responsibility for the
restricted areas. There are no changes to the boundaries; designated
altitudes; time of designation; or activities conducted within the
affected restricted area.
DATES: Effective Dates: 0901 UTC, January 15, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Abbott, Airspace and Rules
Group, Office of System Operations Airspace and AIM, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267-8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
On August 18, 2008, Minneapolis ARTCC requested that the FAA change
the controlling agency for R-6901A, R-6901B, and R-6903 from Chicago
ARTCC to Minneapolis ARTCC. They proposed the controlling agency change
request to enhance FAA service to the Volk Combat Readiness Training
Center (CRTC) by establishing a single point of coordination for
airspace usage. Additionally, as a single point of coordination, they
could provide more accurate information to parties seeking information
about the Volk airspace complex. Coordination and concurrence with the
controlling agency change proposal was accomplished between the two
ARTCCs and the Volk CRTC prior to this requested change being submitted
by Minneapolis ARTCC.
Section 73.69 of Title 14 CFR part 73 was republished in FAA Order
7400.8P, effective February 16, 2008.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 73 by revising the controlling agency listed for R-6901A and R-
6901B, Fort McCoy, WI, and R-6903, Sheboygan, WI; transferring
controlling agency responsibility for R-6901A and R-6901B from ``FAA
Chicago ARTCC'' to ``FAA, Minneapolis ARTCC'' and for R-6903 from
``FAA, Chicago ARTCC'' to ``FAA, Minneapolis ARTCC.'' This is an
administrative change and does not affect the boundaries, designated
altitudes, or activities conducted within the restricted area;
therefore, notice and public procedures under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are
unnecessary.
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 Department of Transportation (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.
The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, section 106
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's
authority.
This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, section 40103. Under that section, the
FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of the
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it is amending the controlling agency for R-6901A and R-6901B, Fort
McCoy, WI, and R-6903, Sheboygan, WI.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for a categorical
exclusion under the National
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Environmental Policy Act in accordance with 311d., FAA Order 1050.1E,
``Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures.'' There are no
extraordinary circumstances that would require additional environmental
analysis.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73
Airspace, Prohibited areas, Restricted areas.
Adoption of the Amendment
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In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR part 73 as follows:
PART 73--SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE
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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. 73.69 [Amended]
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2. Sec. 73.69 is amended as follows:
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R-6901A Fort McCoy, WI [Amended]
Under controlling agency, remove ``FAA Chicago ARTCC'' and insert
the words ``FAA, Minneapolis ARTCC.''
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R-6901B Fort McCoy, WI [Amended]
Under controlling agency, remove ``FAA Chicago ARTCC'' and insert
the words ``FAA, Minneapolis ARTCC.''
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R-6903 Sheboygan, WI [Amended]
Under controlling agency, remove ``FAA, Chicago ARTCC'' and insert
the words ``FAA, Minneapolis ARTCC.''
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Issued in Washington, DC, on November 5, 2008.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
[FR Doc. E8-26934 Filed 11-12-08; 8:45 am]
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