Proposed Modification of Restricted Areas R-4401A, R-4401B, and R-4401C; Camp Shelby, MS, 9241-9243 [E8-3138]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 34 / Wednesday, February 20, 2008 / Proposed Rules Applicability The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new AD: Taylorcraft: Docket No. FAA–2007–0177; Directorate Identifier 2007–CE–093–AD. Comments Due Date (a) We must receive comments on this airworthiness directive (AD) action by March 21, 2008. Affected ADs (b) None. (c) This AD applies to all serial numbers of Taylorcraft Models A, BC, BCS12–D, BCS, BC12–D1, BC–65, BCS12–D1, BCS–65, BC12D–85, BC12–65 (Army L–2H), BCS12D– 85, BCS12–65, BC12D–4–85, BC12–D, BCS12D–4–85, (Army L–2G) BF, BFS, BF–60, BFS–60, BF–65, BFS–65, (Army L–2K) BF 12–65, BFS–65, BL, BLS, (Army L–2F) BL– 65, BLS–65, (Army L–2J) BL12–65, BLS12– 65, 19, F19, F21, F21A, F21B, F22, F22A, F22B, and F22C airplanes that are certificated in any category. Note: This AD applies to all Taylorcraft models listed above, including those models not listed in Taylorcraft Aviation, LLC Service Bulletin No. 2007–002, dated November 8, 2007. If there are any other differences between this AD and the above service bulletin, this AD takes precedence. Unsafe Condition (d) This AD results from data collected from an accident involving a Taylorcraft Model BF12–65 airplane. The wing separated from the airplane after the wing strut attach fitting failed due to corrosion. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct corrosion or cracks in the wing strut attach 9241 fittings. This condition, if not corrected, could result in failure of the wing strut attach fittings and lead to wing separation and loss of control. Compliance (e) To address this problem, you must do the following, unless already done: (1) Initially inspect the left and right wing lift strut attach fittings, part number (P/N) A– A11, for corrosion or cracking following Taylorcraft Aviation, LLC Service Bulletin No. 2007–002, dated November 8, 2007, using the following compliance times: (i) For airplanes that have never been equipped with floats or snow skis: Within the next 90 days after the effective date of this AD. (ii) For airplanes equipped with or that have ever been equipped with floats or snow skis: Within the next 30 days after the effective date of this AD. (2) If the airplane is equipped with floats or snow skis at the time of the initial inspection required by paragraph (e)(1) of this AD or at any time after the initial inspection required by paragraph (e)(1) of this AD, you must repeat the inspection required in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD as follows: If the following exists: Then: (i) The airplane is equipped with floats or snow skis at the time of the initial inspection required by paragraph (e)(1) of this AD. Inspect no later than 48 months following the initial inspection and repetitively inspect thereafter at intervals not to exceed 48 months. Continue these repetitive inspections until removal of floats or snow skis, at which time you must follow paragraph (e)(2)(ii) of this AD. Inspect no later than 48 months following the last inspection. After the inspection following removal of floats or snow skis, no further inspections are required unless floats or snow skis are re-installed at a later date, at which time you must follow paragraph (e)(2)(iii) of this AD. Inspect no later than 48 months following the last inspection or before further flight after installation of floats or snow skis, whichever occurs later, and repetitively inspect thereafter at intervals not to exceed 48 months. Continue these repetitive inspections until removal of floats or snow skis, at which time you must follow paragraph (e)(2)(ii) of this AD. (ii) You remove floats or snow skis at any time following the initial inspection required by paragraph (e)(1) of this AD. (iii) You install floats or snow skis at any time since the initial inspection required by paragraph (e)(1) of this AD. (3) If you find cracking or material loss due to corrosion during any of the inspections required in paragraph (e)(1) or (e)(2) of this AD, before further flight, do the following: (i) Contact Taylorcraft Aviation, LLC at 2124 North Central Avenue, Brownsville, Texas 78521; telephone: 956–986–0700 to obtain an FAA-approved repair scheme or replacement procedure; and (ii) Repair following the FAA-approved repair scheme or replace the left and/or right wing lift strut attach fitting(s), P/N A–A11, following the replacement procedure. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with PROPOSALS Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (f) The Manager, Fort Worth Airplane Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Andy McAnaul, Aerospace Engineer, 10100 Reunion Place, San Antonio, Texas 78216; telephone: (210) 308–3365; fax: (210) 308–3370. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:20 Feb 19, 2008 Jkt 214001 which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Related Information 14 CFR Part 73 (g) To get copies of the service information referenced in this AD, contact Taylorcraft Aviation, LLC, 2124 North Central Avenue, Brownsville, Texas 78521; telephone: 956– 986–0700. To view the AD docket, go to U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, or on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov. [Docket No. FAA–2008–0110; Airspace Docket No. 07–ASW–8] Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 12, 2008. David R. Showers, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8–2995 Filed 2–19–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Federal Aviation Administration RIN 2120–AA66 Proposed Modification of Restricted Areas R–4401A, R–4401B, and R– 4401C; Camp Shelby, MS Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: SUMMARY: This action proposes a minor expansion of Restricted Areas R–4401A, B, and C, Camp Shelby, MS, by moving the southeastern corner of the areas approximately two nautical miles to the E:\FR\FM\20FEP1.SGM 20FEP1 9242 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 34 / Wednesday, February 20, 2008 / Proposed Rules rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with PROPOSALS east of the current position. This change would ensure that aircraft conducting high altitude munitions delivery training at Camp Shelby remain within the confines of restricted airspace. DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 7, 2008. ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Management Facility, Docket Operations, M–30, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590–0001; telephone: (202) 366–9826. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA–2008–0110 and Airspace Docket No. 07–ASW–8, at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments through the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, 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: Comments Invited Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. Communications should identify both docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA– 2008–0110 and Airspace Docket No. 07– ASW–8) and be submitted in triplicate to the Docket Management Facility (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov. Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ‘‘Comments to FAA Docket No. FAA–2008–0110 and Airspace Docket No. 07–ASW–8.’’ The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter. All communications received on or before the specified closing date for comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed rule. The proposal contained in this action may be changed in light of comments VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:20 Feb 19, 2008 Jkt 214001 received. All comments submitted will be available for examination in the public docket both before and after the closing date for comments. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the docket. Comments on environmental and land use aspects of this proposal may be sent to: Air National Guard Readiness Center, Chief, Environmental Planning Branch, NGB/A7CVP, 3500 Fetchet Avenue, Andrews Air Force Base, MD 20762–5157. Availability of NPRMs An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking documents can also be accessed through the FAA’s webpage at https:// www.faa.gov or the Federal Register’s webpage at https://www.gpoaccess.gov/ fr/. You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments received and any final disposition in person at the Docket Management Facility (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal business hours at the office of the Central Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 2601 Meacham Blvd.; Fort Worth, TX 76193– 0500. Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future NPRMs should contact the FAA’s Office of Rulemaking, (202) 267–9677, for a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11–2A, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Distribution System, which describes the application procedure. Background Restricted Areas R–4401A, B, and C, at Camp Shelby, MS, share a common boundary and overlie one another to provide restricted airspace, in layers, from ground level up to 29,000 feet MSL. The airspace is used to contain a variety of hazardous activities including air-to-ground live fire operations and ground-based live fire operations. Changes in fighter aircraft tactics have placed emphasis on training for high altitude munitions deliveries. It has been found that the current restricted areas do not provide enough airspace for high altitude delivery maneuvers. As a result, aircraft often spill-out into airspace controlled by Houston Air Route Traffic Control Center during the maneuvers. A minor expansion of the PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 restricted areas on the east side would alleviate this problem. The Proposal At the request of the Air National Guard (ANG), the FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 73 to expand the size of Restricted Areas R–4401A, B, and C, at Camp Shelby, MS. The proposed minor modification would expand the restricted areas on the east side by moving the southeast corner of the areas approximately two nautical miles to the east of the current position. This change would provide additional airspace to ensure that aircraft maneuvering for high altitude munitions delivery training would remain within the confines of restricted airspace. The expanded restricted area boundary would extend into the existing De Soto 1 Military Operations Area (MOA), which lies adjacent to R– 4401A and B. The De Soto 1 MOA boundary would also be modified to coincide with the revised restricted area boundary. Section 73.34 of Title 14 CFR part 73 was republished in FAA Order 7400.8N, effective February 16, 2007. The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. Therefore, this proposed 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 proposed 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 E:\FR\FM\20FEP1.SGM 20FEP1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 34 / Wednesday, February 20, 2008 / Proposed Rules efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority as it would modify R–4401A, B, and C, Camp Shelby, MS, to provide sufficient restricted airspace to contain hazardous activities. Related Airspace Proposal In addition to the proposed restricted area modification described above, the ANG is also requesting the FAA to modify the Military Operations Areas (MOA) associated with the Camp Shelby range. MOAs are not regulatory airspace and, therefore, are not published in 14 CFR part 73. The ANG is requesting additional MOA airspace above the current De Soto 1 and De Soto 2 MOAs, to extend the MOA airspace supporting the range, up to 17,999 feet MSL. The FAA will seek comment on this separate airspace proposal through nonrulemaking procedures. This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ prior to any FAA final regulatory action. In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 73 as follows: 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. [Amended] 2. § 73.44 is amended as follows: * * * * * rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with PROPOSALS R–4401A Camp Shelby, MS [Amended] By removing the current boundaries and substituting the following: Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 31°12′55″ N., long. 89°11′03″ W.; to lat. 31°11′49″ N., long. 89°00′00″ W.; to lat. 31°10′16″ N., long. 88°56′34″ W.; to lat. 31°04′37″ N., long. 88°56′34″ W.; to lat. 31°04′37″ N., long. 89°11′00″ W.; to the point of beginning. * * R–4401B Camp Shelby, MS [Amended] By removing the current boundaries and substituting the following: Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 31°12′55″ N., long. 89°11′03″ W.; to lat. 31°11′49″ N., long. 89°00′00″ W.; to lat. 31°10′16″ N., long. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:20 Feb 19, 2008 Jkt 214001 * * * * * * * Issued in Washington, DC, on February 12, 2008. Ellen Crum, Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules Group. [FR Doc. E8–3138 Filed 2–19–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Annual Financial and Actuarial Information Reporting; Pension Protection Act of 2006 The Proposed Amendment * * RIN 1212–AB01 Airspace, Prohibited areas, Restricted areas. * * R–4401C Camp Shelby, MS [Amended] By removing the current boundaries and substituting the following: Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 31°12′55″ N., long. 89°11′03″ W.; to lat. 31°11′49″ N., long. 89°00′00″ W.; to lat. 31°10′16″ N., long. 88°56′34″ W.; to lat. 31°04′37″ N., long. 88°56′34″ W.; to lat. 31°04′37″ N., long. 89°11′00″ W.; to the point of beginning. 29 CFR Part 4010 List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73 * * PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION Environmental Review § 73.44 88°56′34″ W.; to lat. 31°04′37″ N., long. 88°56′34″ W.; to lat. 31°04′37″ N., long. 89°11′00″ W.; to the point of beginning. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This proposed rule would amend PBGC’s regulation on Annual Financial and Actuarial Information Reporting to implement the provisions of the Pension Protection Act of 2006, Public Law 109–280 (‘‘PPA 2006’’), which changed the standards for determining which persons are required to report under ERISA section 4010 (Authority to Require Certain Information) and made other changes to the reporting requirements. In addition to providing proposed guidance on implementing the PPA 2006 changes, PBGC is proposing to waive reporting in certain cases for controlled groups with aggregate plan underfunding of $15 million or less, to modify the standards for determining which plans are exempted from the actuarial information requirements, to revise the actuarial information requirements to conform with other PPA 2006 changes, and to provide other clarifications. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before April 21, 2008. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the Web PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 9243 site instructions for submitting comments. • E-mail: reg.comments@pbgc.gov. • Fax: 202–326–4224. • Mail or Hand Delivery: Legislative and Regulatory Department, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, 1200 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005– 4026. All submissions must include the Regulatory Identification Number for this rulemaking (RIN 1212–AB01). Comments received, including personal information provided, will be posted to https://www.pbgc.gov. Copies of comments may also be obtained by writing to Disclosure Division, Office of the General Counsel, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, 1200 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005–4026, or calling 202–326–4040 during normal business hours. (TTY and TDD users may call the Federal relay service tollfree at 1–800–877–8339 and ask to be connected to 202–326–4040.) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John H. Hanley, Director, Legislative and Regulatory Department; or Catherine B. Klion, Manager, Regulatory and Policy Division, Legislative and Regulatory Department, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, 1200 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005–4026; 202–326– 4024. (TTY/TDD users may call the Federal relay service toll-free at 1–800– 877–8339 and ask to be connected to 202–326–4024.) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) administers the pension insurance programs under Title IV of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). In order to give PBGC an opportunity to anticipate and attempt to minimize potential liabilities that may arise from the termination of significantly underfunded plans, ERISA section 4010 requires the reporting of actuarial and financial information by controlled groups with pension plans that have significant funding problems. That information is exempt from disclosure under section 552 of title 5, United States Code and may not be made public, except as may be relevant to any administrative or judicial action or proceeding. Pursuant to ERISA section 4010, PBGC issued its regulation on Annual Financial and Actuarial Information Reporting in 1995 (29 CFR part 4010). The regulation specifies the items of identifying, financial, and actuarial information that filers must submit under section 4010. PBGC reviews the E:\FR\FM\20FEP1.SGM 20FEP1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 34 (Wednesday, February 20, 2008)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 9241-9243]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-3138]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Docket No. FAA-2008-0110; Airspace Docket No. 07-ASW-8]
RIN 2120-AA66


Proposed Modification of Restricted Areas R-4401A, R-4401B, and 
R-4401C; Camp Shelby, MS

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes a minor expansion of Restricted Areas R-
4401A, B, and C, Camp Shelby, MS, by moving the southeastern corner of 
the areas approximately two nautical miles to the

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east of the current position. This change would ensure that aircraft 
conducting high altitude munitions delivery training at Camp Shelby 
remain within the confines of restricted airspace.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 7, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Management Facility, Docket Operations, M-30, 
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 
Washington, DC 20590-0001; telephone: (202) 366-9826. You must identify 
FAA Docket No. FAA-2008-0110 and Airspace Docket No. 07-ASW-8, at the 
beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments through the 
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, 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: 

Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed 
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they 
may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the 
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing 
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are 
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, 
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
    Communications should identify both docket numbers (FAA Docket No. 
FAA-2008-0110 and Airspace Docket No. 07-ASW-8) and be submitted in 
triplicate to the Docket Management Facility (see ADDRESSES section for 
address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the 
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
    Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments 
on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed, 
stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments 
to FAA Docket No. FAA-2008-0110 and Airspace Docket No. 07-ASW-8.'' The 
postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter.
    All communications received on or before the specified closing date 
for comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed 
rule. The proposal contained in this action may be changed in light of 
comments received. All comments submitted will be available for 
examination in the public docket both before and after the closing date 
for comments. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with 
FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the 
docket.
    Comments on environmental and land use aspects of this proposal may 
be sent to: Air National Guard Readiness Center, Chief, Environmental 
Planning Branch, NGB/A7CVP, 3500 Fetchet Avenue, Andrews Air Force 
Base, MD 20762-5157.

Availability of NPRMs

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the 
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking 
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's webpage at https://
www.faa.gov or the Federal Register's webpage at https://
www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/.
    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any 
comments received and any final disposition in person at the Docket 
Management Facility (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone 
number) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except 
Federal holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal 
business hours at the office of the Central Service Center, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 2601 Meacham Blvd.; Fort Worth, TX 76193-0500.
    Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future 
NPRMs should contact the FAA's Office of Rulemaking, (202) 267-9677, 
for a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking Distribution System, which describes the application 
procedure.

Background

    Restricted Areas R-4401A, B, and C, at Camp Shelby, MS, share a 
common boundary and overlie one another to provide restricted airspace, 
in layers, from ground level up to 29,000 feet MSL. The airspace is 
used to contain a variety of hazardous activities including air-to-
ground live fire operations and ground-based live fire operations. 
Changes in fighter aircraft tactics have placed emphasis on training 
for high altitude munitions deliveries. It has been found that the 
current restricted areas do not provide enough airspace for high 
altitude delivery maneuvers. As a result, aircraft often spill-out into 
airspace controlled by Houston Air Route Traffic Control Center during 
the maneuvers. A minor expansion of the restricted areas on the east 
side would alleviate this problem.

The Proposal

    At the request of the Air National Guard (ANG), the FAA is 
proposing an amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 73 to expand the size of Restricted Areas R-4401A, B, and C, at 
Camp Shelby, MS. The proposed minor modification would expand the 
restricted areas on the east side by moving the southeast corner of the 
areas approximately two nautical miles to the east of the current 
position. This change would provide additional airspace to ensure that 
aircraft maneuvering for high altitude munitions delivery training 
would remain within the confines of restricted airspace. The expanded 
restricted area boundary would extend into the existing De Soto 1 
Military Operations Area (MOA), which lies adjacent to R-4401A and B. 
The De Soto 1 MOA boundary would also be modified to coincide with the 
revised restricted area boundary.
    Section 73.34 of Title 14 CFR part 73 was republished in FAA Order 
7400.8N, effective February 16, 2007.
    The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves 
an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and 
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. 
Therefore, this proposed 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 proposed 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

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efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that 
authority as it would modify R-4401A, B, and C, Camp Shelby, MS, to 
provide sufficient restricted airspace to contain hazardous activities.

Related Airspace Proposal

    In addition to the proposed restricted area modification described 
above, the ANG is also requesting the FAA to modify the Military 
Operations Areas (MOA) associated with the Camp Shelby range. MOAs are 
not regulatory airspace and, therefore, are not published in 14 CFR 
part 73. The ANG is requesting additional MOA airspace above the 
current De Soto 1 and De Soto 2 MOAs, to extend the MOA airspace 
supporting the range, up to 17,999 feet MSL. The FAA will seek comment 
on this separate airspace proposal through nonrulemaking procedures.

Environmental Review

    This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in 
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies 
and Procedures,'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73

    Airspace, Prohibited areas, Restricted areas.

The Proposed Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation 
Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 73 as follows:

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.  73.44  [Amended]

    2. Sec.  73.44 is amended as follows:
* * * * *

R-4401A Camp Shelby, MS [Amended]

    By removing the current boundaries and substituting the 
following:
    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 31[deg]12'55'' N., long. 
89[deg]11'03'' W.; to lat. 31[deg]11'49'' N., long. 89[deg]00'00'' 
W.; to lat. 31[deg]10'16'' N., long. 88[deg]56'34'' W.; to lat. 
31[deg]04'37'' N., long. 88[deg]56'34'' W.; to lat. 31[deg]04'37'' 
N., long. 89[deg]11'00'' W.; to the point of beginning.
* * * * *

R-4401B Camp Shelby, MS [Amended]

    By removing the current boundaries and substituting the 
following:
    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 31[deg]12'55'' N., long. 
89[deg]11'03'' W.; to lat. 31[deg]11'49'' N., long. 89[deg]00'00'' 
W.; to lat. 31[deg]10'16'' N., long. 88[deg]56'34'' W.; to lat. 
31[deg]04'37'' N., long. 88[deg]56'34'' W.; to lat. 31[deg]04'37'' 
N., long. 89[deg]11'00'' W.; to the point of beginning.
* * * * *

R-4401C Camp Shelby, MS [Amended]

    By removing the current boundaries and substituting the 
following:
    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 31[deg]12'55'' N., long. 
89[deg]11'03'' W.; to lat. 31[deg]11'49'' N., long. 89[deg]00'00'' 
W.; to lat. 31[deg]10'16'' N., long. 88[deg]56'34'' W.; to lat. 
31[deg]04'37'' N., long. 88[deg]56'34'' W.; to lat. 31[deg]04'37'' 
N., long. 89[deg]11'00'' W.; to the point of beginning.
* * * * *

    Issued in Washington, DC, on February 12, 2008.
Ellen Crum,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
 [FR Doc. E8-3138 Filed 2-19-08; 8:45 am]
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