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Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 186 / Tuesday, September 27, 2005 / Rules and Regulations
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
14 CFR Part 73
[Docket No. FAA–2005–22397; Airspace
Docket No. 05–ASO–9]
[Docket No. FAA–2005–21874; Airspace
Docket No. 05–ACE–28]
RIN 2120–AA66
Modification of Class E Airspace;
Dodge City Regional Airport, KS
Modification of Restricted Area R–
3004; Fort Gordon, GA
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
AGENCY:
AGENCY:
Direct final rule; confirmation of
effective date.
ACTION:
SUMMARY: This document confirms the
effective date of the direct final rule
which revises Class E airspace at Dodge
City Regional Airport, KS.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
0901 UTC, October 27,
2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Brenda Mumper, Air Traffic Division,
Airspace Branch, ACE–520A, DOT
Regional Headquarters Building, Federal
Aviation Administration, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, MO 64106; telephone:
(816) 329–2524.
The FAA
published this direct final rule with a
request for comments in the Federal
Register on July 29, 2005 (70 FR 43744).
The FAA uses the direct final
rulemaking procedure for a noncontroversial rule where the FAA
believes that there will be no adverse
public comment. This direct final rule
advised the public that no adverse
comments were anticipated, and that
unless a written adverse comment, or a
written notice of intent to submit such
an adverse comment, were received
within the comment period, the
regulation would become effective on
October 27, 2005. No adverse comments
were received, and thus this notice
confirms that this direct final rule will
become effective on that date.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Issued in Kansas City, MO, on September
8, 2005.
Elizabeth S. Wallis,
Acting Area Director, Western Flight Service
Operations.
[FR Doc. 05–19203 Filed 9–26–05; 8:45 am]
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Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY: This action modifies
Restricted Area R–3004, Fort Gordon,
GA, by vertically subdividing the
airspace into two separate areas; R–
3004A (surface to 7,000 feet Mean Sea
Level (MSL)) and R–3004B (7,001 feet
MSL to 16,000 feet MSL). This
modification will not alter the existing
lateral boundary or current upper limit
of restricted airspace, or change the use
of the area. The FAA is taking this
action to allow for more efficient realtime utilization of the airspace during
periods when only the lower segment of
the restricted area is needed for military
operations.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December
22, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul
Gallant, Airspace and Rules, Office of
System Operations Airspace and AIM,
Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202)
267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
In its current configuration, R–3004
extends from the surface to 16,000 feet
MSL. However, a number of military
missions conducted in the area only
require restricted airspace up to 7,000
feet MSL. This results in the airspace
above 7,000 feet MSL being
unnecessarily restricted during periods
when only low altitude activities are in
progress. Subdividing the restricted area
at 7,000 feet MSL will facilitate the
more efficient use of airspace by
releasing the altitudes above 7,000 feet
MSL during those periods when only
the lower altitude stratum is needed for
military operations.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 73 by
subdividing R–3004 into two separate
areas, designated R–3004A and R–
3004B. This subdivision will not change
the overall external boundaries,
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designated altitudes, time of
designation, or activities conducted
within the restricted area.
This action will facilitate the release
of restricted airspace that is not needed
for military operations, and will
enhance the efficient use of the
navigable airspace. 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
This action is a minor change to the
technical description of special use
airspace to internally subdivide an
existing restricted area. This action does
not alter the overall dimensions,
altitudes, or time of designation of R–
3004. Therefore, this action is not
subject to environmental assessments
and procedures in accordance with FAA
Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’
paragraph 311d.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73
Airspace, Prohibited Areas, Restricted
Areas.
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.
§ 73.30
[Amended]
2. Section 73.30 is amended as
follows:
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R–3004
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R–3004A
Fort Gordon, GA [Revoke]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
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Fort Gordon, GA [Added]
Coast Guard
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 33°21′54″ N.,
long. 82°12″14″ W.; to lat. 33°19′44″ N., long.
82°12′14″ W.; to lat. 33°16′21″ N., long.
82°17′59″W.; to lat. 33°17′30″ N., long.
82°22′59″ W.; to lat. 33°21′16″ N., long.
82°18′46″ W.; to lat. 33°22′16″ N., long.
82°16′59″ W.; to the point of beginning.
Designated altitudes. Surface to 7,000 feet
MSL.
Time of designation. By NOTAM 24 hours
in advance.
Controlling agency. FAA, Atlanta ARTCC.
Using agency. U.S. Army, Commanding
Officer, Fort Gordon, GA.
Aircraft activity is limited to the following
terms and conditions:
1. Aircraft activities may not be conducted
on weekends, National holidays, or the entire
week of the Masters Golf Tournament.
2. Aircraft activities may only be
conducted from the surface to 12,000 feet
AGL.
3. Weather conditions required for aircraft
activities are 5 miles visibility and with
prevailing clouds or obscuring phenomena
no greater than five-tenths coverage of the
sky and bases no lower than 3,000 feet AGL.
R–3004B
Fort Gordon, GA [Added]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 33°21′″54″ N.,
long. 82°12′14″ W.; to lat. 33°19′44″ N., long.
82°12′14″ W.; to lat. 33°16′21″ N., long.
82°17′59″ W.; to lat. 33°17′30″ N., long.
82°22′59″ W.; to lat. 33°21′16″ N., long.
82°18′46″ W.; to lat. 33°22′16″ N., long.
82°16′59″ W.; to the point of beginning.
Designated altitudes. 7,001 feet MSL to
16,000 feet MSL.
Time of designation. By NOTAM 24 hours
in advance
Controlling agency. FAA, Atlanta ARTCC.
Using agency. U.S. Army, Commanding
Officer, Fort Gordon, GA.
Aircraft activity is limited to the following
terms and conditions:
1. Aircraft activities may not be conducted
on weekends, National holidays, or the entire
week of the Masters Golf Tournament.
2. Aircraft activities may only be
conducted from the surface to 12,000 feet
AGL.
3. Weather conditions required for aircraft
activities are 5 miles visibility and with
prevailing clouds or obscuring phenomena
no greater than five-tenths coverage of the
sky and bases no lower than 3,000 feet AGL.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on September
15, 2005.
Edith V. Parish,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules.
[FR Doc. 05–19204 Filed 9–26–05; 8:45 am]
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33 CFR Part 100
[CGD05–05–076]
RIN 1625–AA08
Special Local Regulations for Marine
Events; Sunset Lake, Wildwood Crest,
NJ
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is
establishing a special local regulation
during the ‘‘Sunset Lake Hydrofest’’, a
marine event to be held September 24
and 25, 2005, on the waters of Sunset
Lake, Wildwood Crest, New Jersey. This
special local regulation is necessary to
provide for the safety of life on
navigable waters during the event. This
action will restrict vessel traffic in
portions of Sunset Lake during the
event.
This rule is effective from 8:30
a.m. on September 24, 2005 to 5:30 p.m.
on September 25, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Comments and material
received from the public, as well as
documents indicated in this preamble as
being available in the docket, are part of
docket CGD05–05–076 and are available
for inspection of copying at Commander
(oax), Fifth Coast Guard District, 431
Crawford Street, Portsmouth, Virginia
23704–5004, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dennis Sens, Project Manager, Auxiliary
and Recreational Boating Safety Branch,
at (757) 398–6204.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DATES:
Regulatory Information
On July 27, 2005, we published a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
entitled ‘‘Special Local Regulations for
Marine Events; Sunset Lake, Wildwood
Crest, NJ’’ in the Federal Register (70 FR
43345). We received no letters
commenting on the proposed rule. No
public meeting was requested, and none
was held.
Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast
Guard finds that good cause exists for
making this rule effective less than 30
days after publication in the Federal
Register. Delaying its effective date
would be contrary to public interest,
since immediate action is needed to
protect event participants, spectator
craft and other vessels transiting the
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event area from the dangers of highspeed power boat racing. Additionally,
the parameters of the safety zone are
limited to the race area, and the length
of time this zone will be effective is
limited to the times and dates of the
event.
Background and Purpose
On September 24 and 25, 2005, the
Sunset Lake Hydrofest Association will
sponsor the ‘‘Sunset Lake Hydrofest’’,
on the waters of Sunset Lake near
Wildwood Crest, New Jersey. The event
will consist of approximately 100
inboard hydroplanes, Jersey Speed
Skiffs and flat-bottom ski boats racing in
heats counter-clockwise around an oval
racecourse. A fleet of approximately 100
spectator vessels is expected to gather
nearby to view the competition. Due to
the need for vessel control during the
event, vessel traffic will be temporarily
restricted to provide for the safety of
participants, spectators and transiting
vessels.
Discussion of Comments and Changes
No comments were received in
response to the notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) published in the
Federal Register. Accordingly, the Coast
Guard is establishing temporary special
local regulations on specified waters of
Sunset Lake. Since no comments were
received, no changes to this regulation
were made.
Regulatory Evaluation
This rule is not a ‘‘significant
regulatory action’’ under section 3(f) of
Executive Order 12866, Regulatory
Planning and Review, and does not
require an assessment of potential costs
and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of that
Order. The Office of Management and
Budget has not reviewed it under that
Order. It is not ‘‘significant’’ under the
regulatory policies and procedures of
the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS).
We expect the economic impact of
this rule to be so minimal that a full
Regulatory Evaluation under the
regulatory policies and procedures of
DHS is unnecessary.
Although this regulation prevents
traffic from transiting a portion of
Sunset Lake during the event, the effect
of this regulation would not be
significant due to the limited duration
that the regulated area will be in effect
and the extensive advance notifications
that will be made to the maritime
community via the Local Notice to
Mariners, marine information
broadcasts, local radio stations and area
newspapers, so mariners can adjust
their plans accordingly. Additionally,
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 73
[Docket No. FAA-2005-22397; Airspace Docket No. 05-ASO-9]
RIN 2120-AA66
Modification of Restricted Area R-3004; Fort Gordon, GA
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action modifies Restricted Area R-3004, Fort Gordon, GA,
by vertically subdividing the airspace into two separate areas; R-3004A
(surface to 7,000 feet Mean Sea Level (MSL)) and R-3004B (7,001 feet
MSL to 16,000 feet MSL). This modification will not alter the existing
lateral boundary or current upper limit of restricted airspace, or
change the use of the area. The FAA is taking this action to allow for
more efficient real-time utilization of the airspace during periods
when only the lower segment of the restricted area is needed for
military operations.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December 22, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Airspace and Rules,
Office of System Operations Airspace and AIM, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone (202) 267-8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
In its current configuration, R-3004 extends from the surface to
16,000 feet MSL. However, a number of military missions conducted in
the area only require restricted airspace up to 7,000 feet MSL. This
results in the airspace above 7,000 feet MSL being unnecessarily
restricted during periods when only low altitude activities are in
progress. Subdividing the restricted area at 7,000 feet MSL will
facilitate the more efficient use of airspace by releasing the
altitudes above 7,000 feet MSL during those periods when only the lower
altitude stratum is needed for military operations.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 73 by subdividing R-3004 into two separate areas, designated R-
3004A and R-3004B. This subdivision will not change the overall
external boundaries, designated altitudes, time of designation, or
activities conducted within the restricted area.
This action will facilitate the release of restricted airspace that
is not needed for military operations, and will enhance the efficient
use of the navigable airspace. 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
This action is a minor change to the technical description of
special use airspace to internally subdivide an existing restricted
area. This action does not alter the overall dimensions, altitudes, or
time of designation of R-3004. Therefore, this action is not subject to
environmental assessments and procedures in accordance with FAA Order
1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,'' paragraph
311d.
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. 73.30 [Amended]
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2. Section 73.30 is amended as follows:
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R-3004 Fort Gordon, GA [Revoke]
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R-3004A Fort Gordon, GA [Added]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 33[deg]21'54'' N., long.
82[deg]12''14'' W.; to lat. 33[deg]19'44'' N., long. 82[deg]12'14''
W.; to lat. 33[deg]16'21'' N., long. 82[deg]17'59''W.; to lat.
33[deg]17'30'' N., long. 82[deg]22'59'' W.; to lat. 33[deg]21'16''
N., long. 82[deg]18'46'' W.; to lat. 33[deg]22'16'' N., long.
82[deg]16'59'' W.; to the point of beginning.
Designated altitudes. Surface to 7,000 feet MSL.
Time of designation. By NOTAM 24 hours in advance.
Controlling agency. FAA, Atlanta ARTCC.
Using agency. U.S. Army, Commanding Officer, Fort Gordon, GA.
Aircraft activity is limited to the following terms and
conditions:
1. Aircraft activities may not be conducted on weekends,
National holidays, or the entire week of the Masters Golf
Tournament.
2. Aircraft activities may only be conducted from the surface to
12,000 feet AGL.
3. Weather conditions required for aircraft activities are 5
miles visibility and with prevailing clouds or obscuring phenomena
no greater than five-tenths coverage of the sky and bases no lower
than 3,000 feet AGL.
R-3004B Fort Gordon, GA [Added]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 33[deg]21'''54'' N., long.
82[deg]12'14'' W.; to lat. 33[deg]19'44'' N., long. 82[deg]12'14''
W.; to lat. 33[deg]16'21'' N., long. 82[deg]17'59'' W.; to lat.
33[deg]17'30'' N., long. 82[deg]22'59'' W.; to lat. 33[deg]21'16''
N., long. 82[deg]18'46'' W.; to lat. 33[deg]22'16'' N., long.
82[deg]16'59'' W.; to the point of beginning.
Designated altitudes. 7,001 feet MSL to 16,000 feet MSL.
Time of designation. By NOTAM 24 hours in advance
Controlling agency. FAA, Atlanta ARTCC.
Using agency. U.S. Army, Commanding Officer, Fort Gordon, GA.
Aircraft activity is limited to the following terms and
conditions:
1. Aircraft activities may not be conducted on weekends,
National holidays, or the entire week of the Masters Golf
Tournament.
2. Aircraft activities may only be conducted from the surface to
12,000 feet AGL.
3. Weather conditions required for aircraft activities are 5
miles visibility and with prevailing clouds or obscuring phenomena
no greater than five-tenths coverage of the sky and bases no lower
than 3,000 feet AGL.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on September 15, 2005.
Edith V. Parish,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules.
[FR Doc. 05-19204 Filed 9-26-05; 8:45 am]
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