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E6–21662 Filed 12–19–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7535–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 73 [Docket No. FAA–2005–22680; Airspace Docket No. 05–ASW–3] RIN 2120–AA66 Establishment of Restricted Area 5601F; Fort Sill, OK Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with RULES SUMMARY: This action establishes Restricted Area 5601F (R–5601F) over Fort Sill, OK. The United States (U.S.) Army requested that the FAA take action to establish R–5601F to provide additional airspace needed to support new high angle air-to-ground training requirements for Air Force, Navy, and Marine aircraft operating over the Falcon Bombing Range and to enhance Fort Sill’s ability to host joint training. DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, March 15, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Rohring, 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 On November 2, 2005, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish R–5601F in response to a VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:07 Dec 19, 2006 Jkt 211001 request from the U.S. Army (70 FR 66306). Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking proceeding by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. Five comments were received. Discussion of Comments The commenters included the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the Oklahoma Pilots Association (OPA), and three individuals. The following is a summary of those comments and the FAA’s responses: Three commenters expressed a concern that R–5601F would harm the Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge and Lake Latonka. Response: The FAA disagrees that R– 5601F would cause significant harm to these areas because R–5601F would be a narrow piece of airspace (typically less than 3–4 miles from north to south) and the Army agreed to restrict flight to 5,500 feet mean sea level and above, over the Wildlife Refuge, to mitigate adverse impacts. We also note that the Wildlife Manager of the Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge had no objections to the establishment of R– 5601F as outlined in the draft environmental assessment that was later adopted. Two commenters stated that R–5601F should not be designated as a restricted area because the activity would not constitute ‘‘a hazard to nonparticipating aircraft’’ as required by FAA Order 7400.2E. Response: FAA Order 7400.2F, Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters (effective on February 16, 2006) supercedes FAA Order 7400.2E. Both versions specify that the purpose of a restricted area is to confine or segregate activities considered hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft. The FAA believes it is appropriate to designate the needed maneuvering area as a restricted area because the participating aircraft will be maneuvering with armed weapons while preparing to drop and/ or fire on the target areas. This activity constitutes a hazard and must be conducted within restricted airspace. Two commenters stated that there currently is not enough activity at Fort Sill to justify a need for additional restricted airspace. Response: R–5601F would provide the maneuvering airspace needed to safely execute new high angle air-toground training requirements for Air Force, Navy, and Marine aircraft. One commenter expressed a concern that the proposed R–5061F would ‘‘negatively impact general aviation by closing one of the last VFR corridors left in southern Oklahoma’’ and one other PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 76125 commenter stated that the proposed restricted area would restrict air tours over the Wichita Mountain National Wildlife Refuge and Lake Latonka. Response: The FAA believes that the impact would be minimal because the Army plans to use the airspace less than 6 hours per day. Also, nonparticipating aircraft will have the opportunity to fly through the area when the airspace is not in use and may contact Fort Sill Approach for the status of R–5601F. The Rule The FAA is amending Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 73 to establish R–5601F adjacent to and north of R–5601B and R–5601C. Establishment of the new restricted area will provide additional airspace needed to support new high angle air-to-ground training requirements for Air Force, Navy, and Marine aircraft operating over the Falcon Bombing Range and will enhance Fort Sill’s ability to host joint training. 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. Environmental Review On October 4, 2006, the FAA adopted the U.S. Army’s Finding of No Significant Impact and Record of Decision for the establishment of R– 5601F. 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: I PART 73—SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE 1. The authority citation for part 73 continues to read as follows: I E:\FR\FM\20DER1.SGM 20DER1 76126 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 244 / Wednesday, December 20, 2006 / Rules and Regulations Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959– 1963 Comp., p. 389. § 73.56 I * [Amended] 2. § 73.56 is amended as follows: * * * * R–5601F Fort Sill, OK [New] Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 34°46′24″ N., long. 98°52′00″ W.; thence clockwise via the 49 NM arc of SPS VORTAC to lat. 34°47′00″ N., long. 98°51′00″ W.; to lat. 34°43′46″ N., long. 98°49′55″ W.; thence clockwise via the 46 NM arc of SPS VORTAC to lat. 34°45′03″ N., long. 98°29′46″ W.; to lat. 34°46′15″ N., long. 98°25′01″ W.; to lat. 34°47′00″ N., long. 98°17′46″ W.; to lat. 34°46′45″ N., long. 98°17′01″ W.; to lat. 34°46′06″ N., long. 98°17′01″ W.; to lat. 34°46′06″ N., long. 98°21′01″ W.; to lat. 34°43′45″ N., long. 98°21′01″ W.; to lat. 34°43′30″ N., long. 98°21′21″ W.; to lat. 34°43′30″ N., long. 98°35′40″ W.; to lat. 34°45′00″ N., long. 98°40′31″ W.; to lat. 34°42′15″ N., long. 98°50′01″ W.; to the point of beginning. Excluding that airspace: (1) below 5500 feet MSL beginning at lat. 34°44′28″ N., long. 98°46′16″ W.; thence clockwise via the 46 NM arc of SPS VORTAC to lat. 34°45′09″ N., long. 98°30′57″ W.; to lat. 34°43′30″ N., long. 98°30′00″ W.; to lat. 34°43′30″ N., long. 98°35′40″ W.; to lat. 34°45′00″ N., long. 98°40′31″ W.; to lat. 34°43′09″ N., long. 98°46′56″ W.; to the point of beginning; and, (2) below 3500 feet MSL within a 1 NM radius of lat. 34°46′46″ N., long. 98°17′46″ W. Designated altitudes. 500 feet AGL to FL 400. Times of Designation. Sunrise to 2200 local time, Monday–Friday; other times by NOTAM. Controlling Agency. FAA, Fort Worth ARTCC. Using Agency. Commanding General, United States Army Field Artillery Center (USAFACFS), Fort Sill, OK. * * * * * Issued in Washington, DC, December 14, 2006. Paul Gallant, Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules. [FR Doc. E6–21725 Filed 12–19–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Final Rule: Notice Providing Detail on Software Availability. ACTION: SUMMARY: On October 19, 2006, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued Order No. 685 which instructed all centralized service companies to file the currently-effective FERC Form No. 60 using form submission software. (71 FR 65049, November 7, 2006). By this notice, the Commission is providing detail on FERC Form 60 software availability for electronic filing. DATES: Effective Date: January 7, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Julia A. Lake (Legal Information), Office of the General Counsel—Energy Markets, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Telephone: (202) 502–8370. Email: julia.lake@ferc.gov. Michelle Veloso (Technical Information), Division of Financial Regulation, Office of Enforcement, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Telephone: (202) 502–8363. Email: michelle.veloso@ferc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 8, 2005, the Commission issued Order No. 667, requiring among other things that centralized service companies file an annual financial report entitled FERC Form No. 60, Annual Report for Centralized Service Companies (FERC Form No. 60).1 On October 19, 2006, the Commission issued Order No. 685, instructing all centralized service companies to file the currently-effective FERC Form No. 60 using form submission software beginning with the filings due by May 1, 2007.2 In that order, the Commission stated that instructions would be provided concerning how a centralized service company may register as a respondent and download the form submission software for use in filing the FERC Form No. 60. This notice provides instructions for obtaining access to the new software. The FERC Form No. 60 submission software will be available for respondents on the Commission’s Web site under eForms by February 5, 2007. No changes are being made to data 18 CFR Parts 366 and 385 [Docket No. RM06–25–000; Order No. 685] rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with RULES Electronic Filing of FERC Form No. 60; Notice Providing Detail on FERC Form 60 Software Availability for Electronic Filing December 13, 2006. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE. AGENCY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 21:50 Dec 19, 2006 Jkt 211001 1 Repeal of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 and the Enactment of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005, Order No. 667, 70 FR 75592 (Dec. 20, 2005), FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,197 (2005), order on reh’g, Order No. 667–A, 71 FR 28446 (May 16, 2006), FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,213 (2006), order on reh’g, Order No. 667–B, 71 FR 42750 (July 28, 2006), FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,224 (2006). 2 Electronic Filing of FERC Form No. 60, Order No. 685, 71 FR 65049 (Nov. 7, 2006), FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,230 (2006). PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 reported in the currently-effective FERC Form No. 60. However, minor formatting changes were made to facilitate electronic filing. The minor changes include: placing the instructions at the top of each page for each schedule; updating certain schedules so that the data and information is reported in a structured format on the schedule; renumbering certain pages; and updating the General Instructions to clarify that the respondents will be required to use the form submission software to file the form. Filers of the FERC Form No. 60 will need an identification number to access the form submission software. To obtain an identification number, please e-mail FERC Online Support at ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov and include your name, company name, company address, and phone number. If you will file for more than one company, please include the names of all companies in the e-mail. You will receive an identification number for each company by return e-mail. The identification number is critical for the electronic filing of the FERC Form No. 60. For security reasons, identification numbers will not be given out over the phone. The FERC Form No. 60 filing for the calendar year 2006 must be filed electronically no later than May 1, 2007. Submittals made using any other format or media will not be compliant with Order No. 685. The Commission will conduct beta testing on the FERC Form No. 60 submission software in early January 2007. FERC Form No. 60 filers wishing to participate in beta testing should email form60_registration@ferc.gov by December 29, 2006, and provide contact information including company name, company address, phone number, and contact person’s e-mail address. If respondents have questions about how to install or use the FERC Form No. 60 software, they should call toll free at (866) 208–3676 or locally at (202) 502– 6652 (or (202) 502–8659 for TTY), or email ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov to obtain help. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. 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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 244 (Wednesday, December 20, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 76125-76126]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Docket No. FAA-2005-22680; Airspace Docket No. 05-ASW-3]
RIN 2120-AA66


Establishment of Restricted Area 5601F; Fort Sill, OK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes Restricted Area 5601F (R-5601F) over 
Fort Sill, OK. The United States (U.S.) Army requested that the FAA 
take action to establish R-5601F to provide additional airspace needed 
to support new high angle air-to-ground training requirements for Air 
Force, Navy, and Marine aircraft operating over the Falcon Bombing 
Range and to enhance Fort Sill's ability to host joint training.

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, March 15, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Rohring, 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

    On November 2, 2005, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish R-5601F in response 
to a request from the U.S. Army (70 FR 66306). Interested parties were 
invited to participate in this rulemaking proceeding by submitting 
written comments on the proposal to the FAA. Five comments were 
received.

Discussion of Comments

    The commenters included the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association 
(AOPA), the Oklahoma Pilots Association (OPA), and three individuals. 
The following is a summary of those comments and the FAA's responses:
    Three commenters expressed a concern that R-5601F would harm the 
Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge and Lake Latonka.
    Response: The FAA disagrees that R-5601F would cause significant 
harm to these areas because R-5601F would be a narrow piece of airspace 
(typically less than 3-4 miles from north to south) and the Army agreed 
to restrict flight to 5,500 feet mean sea level and above, over the 
Wildlife Refuge, to mitigate adverse impacts. We also note that the 
Wildlife Manager of the Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge had no 
objections to the establishment of R-5601F as outlined in the draft 
environmental assessment that was later adopted.
    Two commenters stated that R-5601F should not be designated as a 
restricted area because the activity would not constitute ``a hazard to 
non-participating aircraft'' as required by FAA Order 7400.2E.
    Response: FAA Order 7400.2F, Procedures for Handling Airspace 
Matters (effective on February 16, 2006) supercedes FAA Order 7400.2E. 
Both versions specify that the purpose of a restricted area is to 
confine or segregate activities considered hazardous to 
nonparticipating aircraft. The FAA believes it is appropriate to 
designate the needed maneuvering area as a restricted area because the 
participating aircraft will be maneuvering with armed weapons while 
preparing to drop and/or fire on the target areas. This activity 
constitutes a hazard and must be conducted within restricted airspace.
    Two commenters stated that there currently is not enough activity 
at Fort Sill to justify a need for additional restricted airspace.
    Response: R-5601F would provide the maneuvering airspace needed to 
safely execute new high angle air-to-ground training requirements for 
Air Force, Navy, and Marine aircraft.
    One commenter expressed a concern that the proposed R-5061F would 
``negatively impact general aviation by closing one of the last VFR 
corridors left in southern Oklahoma'' and one other commenter stated 
that the proposed restricted area would restrict air tours over the 
Wichita Mountain National Wildlife Refuge and Lake Latonka.
    Response: The FAA believes that the impact would be minimal because 
the Army plans to use the airspace less than 6 hours per day. Also, 
nonparticipating aircraft will have the opportunity to fly through the 
area when the airspace is not in use and may contact Fort Sill Approach 
for the status of R-5601F.

The Rule

    The FAA is amending Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 73 to establish R-5601F adjacent to and north of R-5601B and R-
5601C. Establishment of the new restricted area will provide additional 
airspace needed to support new high angle air-to-ground training 
requirements for Air Force, Navy, and Marine aircraft operating over 
the Falcon Bombing Range and will enhance Fort Sill's ability to host 
joint training.
    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.

Environmental Review

    On October 4, 2006, the FAA adopted the U.S. Army's Finding of No 
Significant Impact and Record of Decision for the establishment of R-
5601F.

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:


[[Page 76126]]


    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 
FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.


Sec.  73.56  [Amended]

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2. Sec.  73.56 is amended as follows:
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R-5601F Fort Sill, OK [New]

    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 34[deg]46'24'' N., long. 
98[deg]52'00'' W.; thence clockwise via the 49 NM arc of SPS VORTAC 
to lat. 34[deg]47'00'' N., long. 98[deg]51'00'' W.; to lat. 
34[deg]43'46'' N., long. 98[deg]49'55'' W.; thence clockwise via the 
46 NM arc of SPS VORTAC to lat. 34[deg]45'03'' N., long. 
98[deg]29'46'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]46'15'' N., long. 98[deg]25'01'' 
W.; to lat. 34[deg]47'00'' N., long. 98[deg]17'46'' W.; to lat. 
34[deg]46'45'' N., long. 98[deg]17'01'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]46'06'' 
N., long. 98[deg]17'01'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]46'06'' N., long. 
98[deg]21'01'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]43'45'' N., long. 98[deg]21'01'' 
W.; to lat. 34[deg]43'30'' N., long. 98[deg]21'21'' W.; to lat. 
34[deg]43'30'' N., long. 98[deg]35'40'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]45'00'' 
N., long. 98[deg]40'31'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]42'15'' N., long. 
98[deg]50'01'' W.; to the point of beginning. Excluding that 
airspace: (1) below 5500 feet MSL beginning at lat. 34[deg]44'28'' 
N., long. 98[deg]46'16'' W.; thence clockwise via the 46 NM arc of 
SPS VORTAC to lat. 34[deg]45'09'' N., long. 98[deg]30'57'' W.; to 
lat. 34[deg]43'30'' N., long. 98[deg]30'00'' W.; to lat. 
34[deg]43'30'' N., long. 98[deg]35'40'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]45'00'' 
N., long. 98[deg]40'31'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]43'09'' N., long. 
98[deg]46'56'' W.; to the point of beginning; and, (2) below 3500 
feet MSL within a 1 NM radius of lat. 34[deg]46'46'' N., long. 
98[deg]17'46'' W.
    Designated altitudes. 500 feet AGL to FL 400.
    Times of Designation. Sunrise to 2200 local time, Monday-Friday; 
other times by NOTAM.
    Controlling Agency. FAA, Fort Worth ARTCC.
    Using Agency. Commanding General, United States Army Field 
Artillery Center (USAFACFS), Fort Sill, OK.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, December 14, 2006.
Paul Gallant,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules.
[FR Doc. E6-21725 Filed 12-19-06; 8:45 am]
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