Modification of Restricted Areas R-5314A, B, C, D, E, F, H, and J; and Revocation of Restricted Area R-5314G; Dare County Range, NC, 30767-30769 [E8-11975]
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Applicability
(c) This AD applies to airplanes identified
in Table 1 of this AD, certificated in any
category.
(b) None.
TABLE 1.—APPLICABILITY
McDonnell Douglas model—
As identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin—
(1) DC–10–10F, DC–10–30F (KC–10A and KDC–10), DC–10–40F,
MD–10–10F, and MD–10–30F airplanes.
(2) MD–11 and MD–11F airplanes ...........................................................
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from reports of
standing water on the horizontal pressure
panel above the main and center landing gear
wheel wells. We are issuing this AD to
prevent the accumulation of ice on the flight
control cables in the wheel wells. When the
landing gear doors open or vibration in this
area occurs, such ice accumulation could
break off and can cause injury to people or
damage to property on the ground, can affect
landing gear controls and rear spar flight
control systems, can cause damage to other
control systems, and might cause loss of
control of the airplane.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
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Installation of Control Cable Freeze
Protection
(f) Within 24 months after the effective
date of this AD, install control cable freeze
protection by making the changes specified
in and in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable service bulletin identified in Table
1 of this AD.
(g) For Model DC–10–30F (KC–10A and
KDC–10), DC–10–40F, MD–10–10F, and MD–
10–30F airplanes: Installations done before
the effective date of this AD in accordance
with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10–
27A237, dated January 9, 2007, are
acceptable for compliance with the
requirements of paragraph (f) of this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(h)(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested in accordance with the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) To request a different method of
compliance or a different compliance time
for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR
39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on
any airplane to 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.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin DC10–27A237, Revision 1, dated
December 20, 2007; or Boeing Alert Service
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DC10–27A237, Revision 1, dated December 20, 2007.
MD11–27A084, Revision 1, dated March 26, 2007.
Bulletin MD11–27A084, Revision 1, dated
March 26, 2007; to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
this service information under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Long Beach Division, 3855
Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, California
90846, Attention: Data and Service
Management, Dept. C1–L5A (D800–0024).
(3) You may review copies of the service
information incorporated by reference at the
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at
the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 14,
2008.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 73
[Docket No. FAA–2008–0519; Airspace
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RIN 2120–AA66
Modification of Restricted Areas R–
5314A, B, C, D, E, F, H, and J; and
Revocation of Restricted Area R–
5314G; Dare County Range, NC
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This action realigns the
internal boundaries and amends the
time of designation and using agency
title for restricted areas R–5314A, B, C,
D, E, and F; amends the time of
designation and using agency title for
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R–5314H and J; and revokes R–5314G.
The FAA is taking this action to
enhance the safety and operational
efficiency of the Dare County Range.
DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, July
31, 2008.
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:
Background
Restricted Area R–5314 is part of the
Dare County Range in North Carolina.
R–5314 is divided into nine subareas,
designated A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and J.
These subareas support the Air Force
Dare bombing range and the Navy Dare
bombing range and are used to train
aircrews in various tactics such as airto-ground ordnance delivery and night
vision goggle operations. The current
layout of R–5314 requires aircrews
using the two ranges to share R–5314A
and R–5314F. This involves extensive
coordination between aircrew and the
Range Control Officers at both ranges to
deconflict the two operations. The U.S.
Air Force requested that the FAA take
action to reconfigure the internal
alignment and boundaries of R–5314 to
better delineate the airspace between
the Navy and Air Force ranges. Under
the reconfiguration, Air Force Dare
users will operate in R–5314A, B, and
C, while Navy Dare users will operate in
R–5314D, E, and F. The airspace
currently designated as R–5314G is
subdivided into two areas and
redesignated as R–5314C and R–5314F.
The designation R–5314G will be
revoked. To the east of the newly
realigned C and F subareas, the current
areas R–5314A, B, C, D, E and F are
reconfigured into R–5314A, B, D, and E.
This rearranges the location of several
subareas within the current restricted
area boundaries, but does not alter the
existing geographic footprint or altitude
floors of the R–5314 complex. The
changes will simplify the restricted area
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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.
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 modifies restricted airspace in North
Carolina.
The Rule
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layout, enhance range boundary
awareness for aircrews, eliminate much
of the coordination and deconfliction
actions currently required, and thereby
enhance the safety and operational
efficiency of the Dare County Range.
The boundaries for restricted areas R–
5314H and J are not being modified by
this rule.
The FAA is also modifying the time
of designation for all R–5314 subareas
by removing the term ‘‘intermittent’’
from the descriptions. The term
‘‘intermittent’’ is used in the time of
designation to denote sporadic or
irregular use of an area. A review of over
five years of utilization data for the Dare
County Range shows regular and
frequent use of the restricted areas;
therefore, the term ‘‘intermittent’’ is
inappropriate and is being deleted to
more accurately represent actual usage
of the areas. Other than removing the
term ‘‘intermittent,’’ this change does
not alter the current published restricted
area time of designation of ‘‘0600–2400
local time, Monday-Friday; 0700–1800
local time Saturday-Sunday; other times
by NOTAM 6 hours in advance.’’ The
change has no effect on the current or
projected use of the Dare County Range
restricted areas.
In addition, the name of the using
agency for all of the restricted areas is
changed to add the military service and
correct the using agency name.
Environmental Review
This action realigns the internal
boundaries and layout of restricted areas
R–5314A, B, C, D, E and F, and revokes
R–5314G. The airspace formerly within
R–5314G is further subdivided and
redesignated as restricted areas R–5314C
and F. The boundaries for R–5314H and
J are not modified by this rule and will
remain as currently published. This
action also removes the term
‘‘intermittent’’ from the time of
designation for R–5314A, B, C, D, E, F,
H and J. In addition, the name of the
using agency for all of the above
restricted areas is changed from
‘‘Commander, 4th Tactical Fighter
Wing’’ to ‘‘U.S. Air Force, Commander,
4th Fighter Wing.’’ This change adds the
name of the military service and
corrects the title of the 4th Fighter Wing.
This rule is an administrative change
to realign the internal boundaries of
existing restricted airspace, update the
name of the using agency and correct
the time of designation. These changes
do not expand restricted airspace
beyond the current lateral or vertical
boundaries, or increase the available
times of use, or alter the activities
conducted within the restricted areas.
The FAA has reviewed the above
referenced action according to
Department of Transportation Order
5610.1C, ‘‘Procedures for Considering
Environmental Impacts’’ and FAA Order
1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental Impacts:
Policies and Procedures.’’ In accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1E paragraphs
311d and 401p (5), it is determined that
the action qualifies for categorical
exclusion from further environmental
review. Additionally, the
implementation of this action will not
result in any extraordinary
circumstances in accordance with Order
1050.1E paragraph 304. Therefore, on
February 15, 2008, the FAA issued a
categorical exclusion declaration for the
change in the internal boundaries for R–
5314.
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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.
§ 73.53
[Amended]
2. Section 73.53 is amended as
follows:
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R–5314A Dare County, NC [Amended]
By removing the current boundaries, time
of designation and using agency and
substituting the following:
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 35°42′36″ N.,
long. 75°49′49″ W.; to lat. 35°40′08″ N., long.
75°50′14″ W.; to lat. 35°40′25″ N., long.
75°52′15″ W.; to lat. 35°38′41″ N., long.
75°52′34″ W.; to lat. 35°39′01″ N., long.
75°54′34″ W.; to lat. 35°40′41″ N., long.
75°54′09″ W.; to lat. 35°41′31″ N., long.
76°00′19″ W.; to lat. 35°44′10″ N., long.
75°59′41″ W.; to the point of beginning.
Time of designation. 0600–2400 local time,
Monday–Friday; 0700–1800 local time
Saturday–Sunday; other times by NOTAM 6
hours in advance.
Using agency. U.S. Air Force, Commander,
4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson AFB,
NC.
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R–5314B Dare County, NC [Amended]
By removing the current boundaries, time
of designation and using agency and
substituting the following:
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 35°41′52″ N.,
long. 75°45′11″ W.; to lat. 35°34′41″ N., long.
75°46′49″ W.; to lat. 35°36′46″ N., long.
76°01′19″ W.; to lat. 35°41′31″ N., long.
76°00′19″ W.; to lat. 35°40′41″ N., long.
75°54′09″ W.; to lat. 35°39′01″ N., long.
75°54′34″ W.; to lat. 35°38′41″ N., long.
75°52′34″ W.; to lat. 35°40′25″ N., long.
75°52′15″ W.; to lat. 35°40′08″ N., long.
75°50′14″ W.; to lat. 35°42′36″ N., long.
75°49′49″ W.; to the point of beginning.
Time of designation. 0600–2400 local time,
Monday–Friday; 0700–1800 local time
Saturday–Sunday; other times by NOTAM 6
hours in advance.
Using agency. U.S. Air Force, Commander,
4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson AFB,
NC.
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R–5314C Dare County, NC [Amended]
By removing the current boundaries,
designated altitudes, time of designation, and
using agency and substituting the following:
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 35°44′10″ N.,
long. 75°59′41″ W.; to lat. 35°38′55″ N., long.
76°00′52″ W.; to lat. 35°39′21″ N., long.
76°04′59″ W.; to lat. 35°44′48″ N., long.
76°03′44″ W.; to the point of beginning.
Designated altitudes. 200 feet above the
surface to 15,000 feet MSL.
Time of designation. 0600–2400 local time,
Monday–Friday; 0700–1800 local time
Saturday–Sunday; other times by NOTAM 6
hours in advance.
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Using agency. U.S. Air Force, Commander,
4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson AFB,
NC.
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R–5314D
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Dare County, NC [Amended]
By removing the current boundaries, time
of designation and using agency and
substituting the following:
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 35°47′51″ N.,
long. 75°48′49″ W.; to lat. 35°42′36″ N., long.
75°49′49″ W.; to lat. 35°44′10″ N., long.
75°59′41″ W.; to lat. 35°47′01″ N., long.
75°58′59″ W.; to lat. 35°46′08″ N., long.
75°52′35″ W.; to lat. 35°48′01″ N., long.
75°51′59″ W.; to the point of beginning.
Time of designation. 0600–2400 local time,
Monday–Friday; 0700–1800 local time
Saturday–Sunday; other times by NOTAM 6
hours in advance.
Using agency. U.S. Air Force, Commander,
4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson AFB,
NC.
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R–5314E
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R–5314F
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Dare County, NC [Amended]
By removing the current boundaries,
designated altitudes, time of designation and
using agency and substituting the following:
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 35°51′36″ N.,
long. 75°57′54″ W.; to lat. 35°44′10″ N., long.
75°59′41″ W.; to lat. 35°44′48″ N., long.
76°03′44″ W.; to lat. 35°51′53″ N., long.
76°02′08″ W.; to the point of beginning.
Designated altitudes. 200 feet above the
surface to 15,000 feet MSL.
Time of designation. 0600–2400 local time,
Monday–Friday; 0700–1800 local time
Saturday–Sunday; other times by NOTAM 6
hours in advance.
Using agency. U.S. Air Force, Commander,
4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson AFB,
NC.
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R–5314G
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Dare County, NC [Removed]
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SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums,
and ODP is specified in the amendatory
provisions.
The incorporation by reference of
certain publications listed in the
regulations is approved by the Director
of the Federal Register as of May 29,
2008.
AGENCY:
Availability of matters
incorporated by reference in the
amendment is as follows:
For Examination—
1. FAA Rules Docket, FAA
Headquarters Building, 800
Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20591;
2. The FAA Regional Office of the
region in which the affected airport is
located;
3. The National Flight Procedures
Office, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd.,
Oklahoma City, OK 73169 or,
4. The National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030,
or go to: https://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Availability—All SIAPs and Takeoff
Minimums and ODPs are available
online free of charge. Visit https://
nfdc.faa.gov to register.
Additionally, individual SIAP and
Takeoff Minimums and ODP copies may
be obtained from:
1. FAA Public Inquiry Center (APA–
200), FAA Headquarters Building, 800
Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20591; or
2. The FAA Regional Office of the
region in which the affected airport is
located.
SUMMARY: This Rule establishes,
amends, suspends, or revokes
STANDARD Instrument Approach
Procedures (SIAPs) and associated
Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle
Departure Procedures for operations at
certain airports. These regulatory
actions are needed because of the
adoption of new or revised criteria, or
because of changes occurring in the
National Airspace System, such as the
commissioning of new navigational
facilities, adding new obstacles, or
changing air traffic requirements. These
changes are designed to provide safe
and efficient use of the navigable
airspace and to promote safe flight
operations under instrument flight rules
at the affected airports.
DATES: This rule is effective May 29,
2008. The compliance date for each
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Harry J. Hodges, Flight Procedure
Standards Branch (AFS–420), Flight
Technologies and Programs Divisions,
Flight Standards Service, Federal
Aviation Administration, Mike
Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500
South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City,
OK 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box
25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125).
Telephone: (405) 954–4164.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This rule
amends Title 14 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 97 (14 CFR part 97), by
establishing, amending, suspending, or
revoking SIAPS, Takeoff Minimums
and/or ODPS. The complete regulators
description of each SIAP and its
associated Takeoff Minimums or ODP
for an identified airport is listed on FAA
form documents which are incorporated
by reference in this amendment under 5
U.S.C. 552(a), 1 CFR part 51, and 14
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R–5314J Dare County, NC [Amended]
By removing the current time of
designation and using agency and
substituting the following:
Time of designation. 0600–2400 local time,
Monday–Friday; 0700–1800 local time
Saturday–Sunday; other times by NOTAM 6
hours in advance.
Using agency. U.S. Air Force, Commander,
4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson AFB,
NC.
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Dare County, NC [Amended]
By removing the current boundaries,
designated altitudes, time of designation and
using agency and substituting the following:
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 35°48′31″ N.,
long. 75°43′39″ W.; to lat. 35°41′52″ N., long.
75°45′11″ W.; to lat. 35°42′36″ N., long.
75°49′49″ W.; to lat. 35°47′51″ N., long.
75°48′49″ W.; to lat. 35°48′01″ N., long.
75°51′59″ W.; to lat. 35°46′08″ N., long.
75°52′35″ W.; to lat. 35°47′01″ N., long.
75°58′59″ W.; to lat. 35°51′36″ N., long.
75°57′54″ W.; to lat. 35°49′31″ N., long.
75°44′59″ W.; to the point of beginning.
Designated altitudes. 500 feet above the
surface to FL 205.
Time of designation. 0600–2400 local time,
Monday–Friday; 0700–1800 local time
Saturday–Sunday; other times by NOTAM 6
hours in advance.
Using agency. U.S. Air Force, Commander,
4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson AFB,
NC.
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R–5314H Dare County, NC [Amended]
By removing the current time of
designation and using agency and
substituting the following:
Time of designation. 0600–2400 local time,
Monday–Friday; 0700–1800 local time
Saturday–Sunday; other times by NOTAM 6
hours in advance.
Using agency. U.S. Air Force, Commander,
4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson AFB,
NC.
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Issued in Washington, DC on May 22,
2008.
Stephen L. Rohring,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
[FR Doc. E8–11975 Filed 5–28–08; 8:45 am]
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[Docket No. 30609; Amdt. No 3270]
Standard Instrument Approach
Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums
and Obstacle Departure Procedures;
Miscellaneous Amendments
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 73
[Docket No. FAA-2008-0519; Airspace Docket No. 08-ASO-6]
RIN 2120-AA66
Modification of Restricted Areas R-5314A, B, C, D, E, F, H, and
J; and Revocation of Restricted Area R-5314G; Dare County Range, NC
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action realigns the internal boundaries and amends the
time of designation and using agency title for restricted areas R-
5314A, B, C, D, E, and F; amends the time of designation and using
agency title for R-5314H and J; and revokes R-5314G. The FAA is taking
this action to enhance the safety and operational efficiency of the
Dare County Range.
DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, July 31, 2008.
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:
Background
Restricted Area R-5314 is part of the Dare County Range in North
Carolina. R-5314 is divided into nine subareas, designated A, B, C, D,
E, F, G, H and J. These subareas support the Air Force Dare bombing
range and the Navy Dare bombing range and are used to train aircrews in
various tactics such as air-to-ground ordnance delivery and night
vision goggle operations. The current layout of R-5314 requires
aircrews using the two ranges to share R-5314A and R-5314F. This
involves extensive coordination between aircrew and the Range Control
Officers at both ranges to deconflict the two operations. The U.S. Air
Force requested that the FAA take action to reconfigure the internal
alignment and boundaries of R-5314 to better delineate the airspace
between the Navy and Air Force ranges. Under the reconfiguration, Air
Force Dare users will operate in R-5314A, B, and C, while Navy Dare
users will operate in R-5314D, E, and F. The airspace currently
designated as R-5314G is subdivided into two areas and redesignated as
R-5314C and R-5314F. The designation R-5314G will be revoked. To the
east of the newly realigned C and F subareas, the current areas R-
5314A, B, C, D, E and F are reconfigured into R-5314A, B, D, and E.
This rearranges the location of several subareas within the current
restricted area boundaries, but does not alter the existing geographic
footprint or altitude floors of the R-5314 complex. The changes will
simplify the restricted area
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layout, enhance range boundary awareness for aircrews, eliminate much
of the coordination and deconfliction actions currently required, and
thereby enhance the safety and operational efficiency of the Dare
County Range. The boundaries for restricted areas R-5314H and J are not
being modified by this rule.
The FAA is also modifying the time of designation for all R-5314
subareas by removing the term ``intermittent'' from the descriptions.
The term ``intermittent'' is used in the time of designation to denote
sporadic or irregular use of an area. A review of over five years of
utilization data for the Dare County Range shows regular and frequent
use of the restricted areas; therefore, the term ``intermittent'' is
inappropriate and is being deleted to more accurately represent actual
usage of the areas. Other than removing the term ``intermittent,'' this
change does not alter the current published restricted area time of
designation of ``0600-2400 local time, Monday-Friday; 0700-1800 local
time Saturday-Sunday; other times by NOTAM 6 hours in advance.'' The
change has no effect on the current or projected use of the Dare County
Range restricted areas.
In addition, the name of the using agency for all of the restricted
areas is changed to add the military service and correct the using
agency name.
The Rule
This action realigns the internal boundaries and layout of
restricted areas R-5314A, B, C, D, E and F, and revokes R-5314G. The
airspace formerly within R-5314G is further subdivided and redesignated
as restricted areas R-5314C and F. The boundaries for R-5314H and J are
not modified by this rule and will remain as currently published. This
action also removes the term ``intermittent'' from the time of
designation for R-5314A, B, C, D, E, F, H and J. In addition, the name
of the using agency for all of the above restricted areas is changed
from ``Commander, 4th Tactical Fighter Wing'' to ``U.S. Air Force,
Commander, 4th Fighter Wing.'' This change adds the name of the
military service and corrects the title of the 4th Fighter Wing.
This rule is an administrative change to realign the internal
boundaries of existing restricted airspace, update the name of the
using agency and correct the time of designation. These changes do not
expand restricted airspace beyond the current lateral or vertical
boundaries, or increase the available times of use, or alter the
activities conducted within the restricted areas. 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.
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 modifies restricted airspace in North Carolina.
Environmental Review
The FAA has reviewed the above referenced action according to
Department of Transportation Order 5610.1C, ``Procedures for
Considering Environmental Impacts'' and FAA Order 1050.1E,
``Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures.'' In accordance with
FAA Order 1050.1E paragraphs 311d and 401p (5), it is determined that
the action qualifies for categorical exclusion from further
environmental review. Additionally, the implementation of this action
will not result in any extraordinary circumstances in accordance with
Order 1050.1E paragraph 304. Therefore, on February 15, 2008, the FAA
issued a categorical exclusion declaration for the change in the
internal boundaries for R-5314.
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. 73.53 [Amended]
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2. Section 73.53 is amended as follows:
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R-5314A Dare County, NC [Amended]
By removing the current boundaries, time of designation and
using agency and substituting the following:
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 35[deg]42'36'' N., long.
75[deg]49'49'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]40'08'' N., long. 75[deg]50'14''
W.; to lat. 35[deg]40'25'' N., long. 75[deg]52'15'' W.; to lat.
35[deg]38'41'' N., long. 75[deg]52'34'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]39'01''
N., long. 75[deg]54'34'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]40'41'' N., long.
75[deg]54'09'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]41'31'' N., long. 76[deg]00'19''
W.; to lat. 35[deg]44'10'' N., long. 75[deg]59'41'' W.; to the point
of beginning.
Time of designation. 0600-2400 local time, Monday-Friday; 0700-
1800 local time Saturday-Sunday; other times by NOTAM 6 hours in
advance.
Using agency. U.S. Air Force, Commander, 4th Fighter Wing,
Seymour Johnson AFB, NC.
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R-5314B Dare County, NC [Amended]
By removing the current boundaries, time of designation and
using agency and substituting the following:
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 35[deg]41'52'' N., long.
75[deg]45'11'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]34'41'' N., long. 75[deg]46'49''
W.; to lat. 35[deg]36'46'' N., long. 76[deg]01'19'' W.; to lat.
35[deg]41'31'' N., long. 76[deg]00'19'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]40'41''
N., long. 75[deg]54'09'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]39'01'' N., long.
75[deg]54'34'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]38'41'' N., long. 75[deg]52'34''
W.; to lat. 35[deg]40'25'' N., long. 75[deg]52'15'' W.; to lat.
35[deg]40'08'' N., long. 75[deg]50'14'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]42'36''
N., long. 75[deg]49'49'' W.; to the point of beginning.
Time of designation. 0600-2400 local time, Monday-Friday; 0700-
1800 local time Saturday-Sunday; other times by NOTAM 6 hours in
advance.
Using agency. U.S. Air Force, Commander, 4th Fighter Wing,
Seymour Johnson AFB, NC.
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R-5314C Dare County, NC [Amended]
By removing the current boundaries, designated altitudes, time
of designation, and using agency and substituting the following:
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 35[deg]44'10'' N., long.
75[deg]59'41'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]38'55'' N., long. 76[deg]00'52''
W.; to lat. 35[deg]39'21'' N., long. 76[deg]04'59'' W.; to lat.
35[deg]44'48'' N., long. 76[deg]03'44'' W.; to the point of
beginning.
Designated altitudes. 200 feet above the surface to 15,000 feet
MSL.
Time of designation. 0600-2400 local time, Monday-Friday; 0700-
1800 local time Saturday-Sunday; other times by NOTAM 6 hours in
advance.
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Using agency. U.S. Air Force, Commander, 4th Fighter Wing,
Seymour Johnson AFB, NC.
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R-5314D Dare County, NC [Amended]
By removing the current boundaries, time of designation and
using agency and substituting the following:
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 35[deg]47'51'' N., long.
75[deg]48'49'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]42'36'' N., long. 75[deg]49'49''
W.; to lat. 35[deg]44'10'' N., long. 75[deg]59'41'' W.; to lat.
35[deg]47'01'' N., long. 75[deg]58'59'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]46'08''
N., long. 75[deg]52'35'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]48'01'' N., long.
75[deg]51'59'' W.; to the point of beginning.
Time of designation. 0600-2400 local time, Monday-Friday; 0700-
1800 local time Saturday-Sunday; other times by NOTAM 6 hours in
advance.
Using agency. U.S. Air Force, Commander, 4th Fighter Wing,
Seymour Johnson AFB, NC.
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R-5314E Dare County, NC [Amended]
By removing the current boundaries, designated altitudes, time
of designation and using agency and substituting the following:
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 35[deg]48'31'' N., long.
75[deg]43'39'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]41'52'' N., long. 75[deg]45'11''
W.; to lat. 35[deg]42'36'' N., long. 75[deg]49'49'' W.; to lat.
35[deg]47'51'' N., long. 75[deg]48'49'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]48'01''
N., long. 75[deg]51'59'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]46'08'' N., long.
75[deg]52'35'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]47'01'' N., long. 75[deg]58'59''
W.; to lat. 35[deg]51'36'' N., long. 75[deg]57'54'' W.; to lat.
35[deg]49'31'' N., long. 75[deg]44'59'' W.; to the point of
beginning.
Designated altitudes. 500 feet above the surface to FL 205.
Time of designation. 0600-2400 local time, Monday-Friday; 0700-
1800 local time Saturday-Sunday; other times by NOTAM 6 hours in
advance.
Using agency. U.S. Air Force, Commander, 4th Fighter Wing,
Seymour Johnson AFB, NC.
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R-5314F Dare County, NC [Amended]
By removing the current boundaries, designated altitudes, time
of designation and using agency and substituting the following:
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 35[deg]51'36'' N., long.
75[deg]57'54'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]44'10'' N., long. 75[deg]59'41''
W.; to lat. 35[deg]44'48'' N., long. 76[deg]03'44'' W.; to lat.
35[deg]51'53'' N., long. 76[deg]02'08'' W.; to the point of
beginning.
Designated altitudes. 200 feet above the surface to 15,000 feet
MSL.
Time of designation. 0600-2400 local time, Monday-Friday; 0700-
1800 local time Saturday-Sunday; other times by NOTAM 6 hours in
advance.
Using agency. U.S. Air Force, Commander, 4th Fighter Wing,
Seymour Johnson AFB, NC.
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R-5314G Dare County, NC [Removed]
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R-5314H Dare County, NC [Amended]
By removing the current time of designation and using agency and
substituting the following:
Time of designation. 0600-2400 local time, Monday-Friday; 0700-
1800 local time Saturday-Sunday; other times by NOTAM 6 hours in
advance.
Using agency. U.S. Air Force, Commander, 4th Fighter Wing,
Seymour Johnson AFB, NC.
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R-5314J Dare County, NC [Amended]
By removing the current time of designation and using agency and
substituting the following:
Time of designation. 0600-2400 local time, Monday-Friday; 0700-
1800 local time Saturday-Sunday; other times by NOTAM 6 hours in
advance.
Using agency. U.S. Air Force, Commander, 4th Fighter Wing,
Seymour Johnson AFB, NC.
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Issued in Washington, DC on May 22, 2008.
Stephen L. Rohring,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
[FR Doc. E8-11975 Filed 5-28-08; 8:45 am]
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