Revocation of Restricted Area R-7104; Vieques Island, PR, 45528 [05-15556]
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14 CFR Part 73
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Claire, WI; Duluth, MN; Hibbing, MN;
International Falls, MN; INT International
Falls 335° radial and the United States/
Canadian border.
[Docket No. FAA–2005–21958; Airspace
Docket No. 05–ASO–5]
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RIN 2120–AA66
Revocation of Restricted Area R–7104;
Vieques Island, PR
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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From Spinner, IL; to Peotone, IL.
From Leeville, LA; McComb, MS; Sidon,
MS; Memphis, TN; Farmington, MO; St.
Louis, MO; Spinner, IL; Pontiac, IL; Joliet, IL;
to Northbrook, IL.
SUMMARY: This action revokes Restricted
Area R–7104, Vieques Island, PR. The
U.S. Navy weapons range on Vieques
Island has been permanently closed;
therefore, restricted airspace is no
longer required at that location. The
FAA is taking this action to return
restricted airspace to the National
Airspace System.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, October 27,
2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul
Gallant, Airspace and Rules, Office of
System Operations and Safety, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202)
267–8783.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
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Goodland, KS; Hill City, KS; Kansas City,
MO; Spinner, IL; Brickyard, IN; Bellaire, OH;
INT Bellaire 090° and East Texas, PA, 240°
radials; East Texas; Sparta, NJ; Barnes, MA;
to Bangor, ME.
Restricted Area R–7104, Vieques
Island, PR, supports a weapons range
assigned to the Atlantic Fleet Weapons
Training Facility, and is used for a
variety of hazardous activities including
surface-to-surface and air-to-surface
weapons delivery training. In May 2003,
the Vieques Island range was
permanently closed. Consequently, the
U.S. Navy no longer has a need to
maintain restricted airspace at that
location.
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From Humble, TX, Lufkin, TX; Elm Grove,
LA; Little Rock, AR; St. Louis, MO; Spinner,
IL; Pontiac, IL; Joliet, IL; Northbrook, IL;
Badger, WI; Green bay, WI; to Sault Ste
Marie, MI.
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From Spinner, IL; Farmington, MO; Walnut
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Issued in Washington, DC, on July 29,
2005.
Edith V. Parish,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules.
[FR Doc. 05–15557 Filed 8–5–05; 8:45 am]
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The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 73 by
revoking R–7104, Vieques Island, PR.
The FAA is taking this action at the
request of the U.S. Navy, which no
longer has a requirement for the
airspace.
Since this action revokes restricted
airspace, the solicitation of comments
would only delay the return of airspace
to public use without offering any
meaningful right or benefit to any
segment of the public; therefore, notice
and public procedure under 5 U.S.C.
553(b) are unnecessary.
This regulation is limited to an
established body of technical
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Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this
action qualifies for a categorical
exclusion under the National
Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with 311c., 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.
Background
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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.
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:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113,
40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–
1963 Comp., p. 389.
§ 73.71
[Amended]
2. § 73.71 is amended as follows:
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Vieques Island, PR [Revoked]
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Issued in Washington, DC, on July 27,
2005.
Edith V. Parish,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules.
[FR Doc. 05–15556 Filed 8–5–05; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 73
[Docket No. FAA-2005-21958; Airspace Docket No. 05-ASO-5]
RIN 2120-AA66
Revocation of Restricted Area R-7104; Vieques Island, PR
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action revokes Restricted Area R-7104, Vieques Island,
PR. The U.S. Navy weapons range on Vieques Island has been permanently
closed; therefore, restricted airspace is no longer required at that
location. The FAA is taking this action to return restricted airspace
to the National Airspace System.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, October 27, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Airspace and Rules,
Office of System Operations and Safety, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone (202) 267-8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Background
Restricted Area R-7104, Vieques Island, PR, supports a weapons
range assigned to the Atlantic Fleet Weapons Training Facility, and is
used for a variety of hazardous activities including surface-to-surface
and air-to-surface weapons delivery training. In May 2003, the Vieques
Island range was permanently closed. Consequently, the U.S. Navy no
longer has a need to maintain restricted airspace at that location.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 73 by revoking R-7104, Vieques Island, PR. The FAA is taking this
action at the request of the U.S. Navy, which no longer has a
requirement for the airspace.
Since this action revokes restricted airspace, the solicitation of
comments would only delay the return of airspace to public use without
offering any meaningful right or benefit to any segment of the public;
therefore, notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are
unnecessary.
This regulation is limited to 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.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for a categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with 311c., 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. 73.71 [Amended]
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2. Sec. 73.71 is amended as follows:
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R-7104 Vieques Island, PR [Revoked]
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Issued in Washington, DC, on July 27, 2005.
Edith V. Parish,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules.
[FR Doc. 05-15556 Filed 8-5-05; 8:45 am]
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