Change of Using Agency for Restricted Areas R-5115, NM, and R-6316, R-6317, and R-6318, TX, 63867-63868 [2013-25205]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 207 / Friday, October 25, 2013 / Rules and Regulations R–6901A Fort McCoy, WI [Amended] R–6901B Fort McCoy, WI [Amended] By removing the current boundaries description and substituting the following: Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 43°59′58″ N., long. 90°43′10″ W.; then East along Wisconsin State Highway 21; to lat. 44°00′28″ N., long. 90°36′41″ W.; to lat. 44°00′10″ N., long. 90°36′41″ W.; to lat. 44°00′02″ N., long. 90°36′35″ W.; to lat. 44°00′02″ N., long. 90°35′15″ W.; to lat. 43°56′22″ N., long. 90°35′22″ W.; to lat. 43°56′22″ N., long. 90°39′00″ W.; to lat. 43°56′38″ N., long. 90°41′00″ W.; to lat. 43°56′44″ N., long. 90°43′17″ W.; to the point of beginning. * * * * * Issued in Washington, DC on October 21, 2013. Gary A. Norek, Manager, Airspace Policy and ATC Procedures Group. [FR Doc. 2013–25203 Filed 10–24–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 73 [Docket No. FAA–2013–0771; Airspace Docket No. 13–ASW–18] RIN 2120–AA66 Change of Using Agency for Restricted Areas R–5115, NM, and R–6316, R– 6317, and R–6318, TX Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This action updates the name of the using agencies for Restricted Areas R–5115 in New Mexico and R– 6316, R–6317, and R–6318 in Texas at the request of the Department of the Air Force. This is an administrative change only and does not affect the boundaries; designated altitudes; times of designation; or activities conducted within the affected restricted areas. emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:42 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 232001 Effective date: 0901 UTC, December 12, 2013. DATES: By removing the current boundaries description and substituting the following: Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 44°08′40″ N., long. 90°44′20″ W.; to lat. 44°08′40″ N., long. 90°40′22″ W.; to lat. 44°09′36″ N., long. 90°40′22″ W.; to lat. 44°09′36″ N., long. 90°36′50″ W.; to lat. 44°00′28″ N., long. 90°36′41″ W.; then West along Wisconsin State Highway 21; to lat. 44°00′27″ N., long. 90°38′45″ W.; to lat. 44°01′45″ N., long. 90°44′31″ W.; to the point of beginning. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Abbott, Airspace Policy and ATC Procedures Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background As a result of the realignment of organizational responsibilities between federal agencies, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has been assigned the function of using agency for restricted areas R–5115 in New Mexico; and R– 6316, R–6317, and R–6318 in Texas. The transfer of using agency operational control occurs October 1, 2013. This action is an administrative name change only and does not affect the current dimensions or use of the restricted areas. The Rule This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 73 by amending the using agency name for Restricted Areas R–5115 Deming, NM; R–6316 Eagle Pass, TX; R–6317 El Sauz, TX; and R–6318 Marfa, TX. The using agency for R–5115, R–6316, R–6317, and R–6318 is changed from ‘‘Western Air Defense Sector’’ to ‘‘U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations Center (AMOC), Riverside, CA.’’ This is an administrative change to update the title of the using agencies. It does not affect the boundaries, designated altitudes, or activities conducted within the restricted areas; therefore, notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary. The FAA has determined that this action 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 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 only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, does 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 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 63867 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 efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority as it amends the descriptions of restricted areas R–5115, R–6316, R–6317, and R– 6318 to reflect current organizational responsibilities. Environmental Review The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, paragraph 311d. This airspace action is an administrative change to the descriptions of the affected restricted areas to update the using agency name. It does not alter the dimensions, altitudes, or times of designation of the airspace; therefore, it is not expected to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary circumstances exists that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment. 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: 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. § 73.51 [Amended] 2. Section 73.51 is amended as follows: * * * * * ■ R–5115 Deming, NM [Amended] By removing the current using agency and substituting the following: Using agency. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations Center (AMOC), Riverside, CA. E:\FR\FM\25OCR1.SGM 25OCR1 63868 § 73.63 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 207 / Friday, October 25, 2013 / Rules and Regulations [Amended] Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. 3. Section 73.63 is amended as follows: * * * * * ■ R–6316 Eagle Pass, TX [Amended] By removing the current using agency and substituting the following: Using agency. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations Center (AMOC), Riverside, CA. R–6317 El Sauz, TX [Amended] By removing the current using agency and substituting the following: Using agency. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations Center (AMOC), Riverside, CA. R–6318 Marfa, TX [Amended] By removing the current using agency and substituting the following: Using agency. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations Center (AMOC), Riverside, CA. Issued in Washington, DC on October 21, 2013. Gary A. Norek, Manager, Airspace Policy and ATC Procedures Group. [FR Doc. 2013–25205 Filed 10–24–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 73 [Docket No. FAA–2013–0802; Airspace Docket No. 13–AWP–7] RIN 2120–AA66 Amendment of Restricted Area R– 2515; Muroc Lake, CA Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This action changes the using agency name for Restricted Area R–2515 Muroc Lake, CA, to read ‘‘Commander, 412th Test Wing (412 TW) Edwards AFB, CA’’ due to Department of the Air Force organizational realignments. There are no changes to the boundaries; designated altitudes; time of designation; or activities conducted within the restricted area. DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, December 12, 2013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Airspace Policy and ATC Procedures Group, Office of Airspace emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:42 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 232001 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Rule This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 73 by changing the using agency name for Restricted Area R–2515 Muroc Lake, CA, from ‘‘Commander Air Force Flight Test Center, Edwards AFB, CA’’ to ‘‘Commander, 412th Test Wing (412 TW), Edwards AFB, CA.’’ As part of the Air Force Materiel Command’s reorganization, responsibility for the day-to-day operation of R–2515 was assigned to the 412 TW at Edwards AFB, CA. This is an administrative change to update the name of the using agency. It does not affect the boundaries, designated altitudes, or activities conducted within the restricted area; therefore, notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary. The FAA has determined that this action 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 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 only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, does 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 efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority as amends the description of Restricted Area R–2515, Edwards AFB, CA. PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 Environmental Review The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, paragraph 311d. This action is an administrative change to the description of the affected restricted area to update the using agency name. It does not alter the dimensions, altitudes, or times of designation of the airspace; therefore, it is not expected to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary circumstances exists that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment. 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: 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. § 73.25 [Amended] 2. Section 73.25 is amended as follows: * * * * * ■ R–21515 Muroc Lake, CA [Amended] Under Using Agency, remove ‘‘Commander, Air Force Flight Test Center, Edwards AFB, CA’’ and insert ‘‘Commander, 412 Test Wing (412 TW), Edwards AFB, CA.’’ Issued in Washington, DC on October 21, 2013. Gary A. Norek, Manager, Airspace Policy and ATC Procedures Group. [FR Doc. 2013–25209 Filed 10–24–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P E:\FR\FM\25OCR1.SGM 25OCR1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 207 (Friday, October 25, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 63867-63868]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-25205]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Docket No. FAA-2013-0771; Airspace Docket No. 13-ASW-18]
RIN 2120-AA66


Change of Using Agency for Restricted Areas R-5115, NM, and R-
6316, R-6317, and R-6318, TX

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action updates the name of the using agencies for 
Restricted Areas R-5115 in New Mexico and R-6316, R-6317, and R-6318 in 
Texas at the request of the Department of the Air Force. This is an 
administrative change only and does not affect the boundaries; 
designated altitudes; times of designation; or activities conducted 
within the affected restricted areas.

DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC, December 12, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Abbott, Airspace Policy and ATC 
Procedures Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; 
telephone: (202) 267-8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    As a result of the realignment of organizational responsibilities 
between federal agencies, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has been 
assigned the function of using agency for restricted areas R-5115 in 
New Mexico; and R-6316, R-6317, and R-6318 in Texas. The transfer of 
using agency operational control occurs October 1, 2013. This action is 
an administrative name change only and does not affect the current 
dimensions or use of the restricted areas.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 73 by amending the using agency name for Restricted Areas R-5115 
Deming, NM; R-6316 Eagle Pass, TX; R-6317 El Sauz, TX; and R-6318 
Marfa, TX. The using agency for R-5115, R-6316, R-6317, and R-6318 is 
changed from ``Western Air Defense Sector'' to ``U.S. Customs and 
Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations Center (AMOC), Riverside, 
CA.''
    This is an administrative change to update the title of the using 
agencies. It does not affect the boundaries, designated altitudes, or 
activities conducted within the restricted areas; therefore, notice and 
public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
    The FAA has determined that this action 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 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 only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is 
certified that this rule, when promulgated, does 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 efficient 
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority 
as it amends the descriptions of restricted areas R-5115, R-6316, R-
6317, and R-6318 to reflect current organizational responsibilities.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical 
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance 
with FAA Order 1050.1E, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, 
paragraph 311d. This airspace action is an administrative change to the 
descriptions of the affected restricted areas to update the using 
agency name. It does not alter the dimensions, altitudes, or times of 
designation of the airspace; therefore, it is not expected to cause any 
potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary 
circumstances exists that warrant preparation of an environmental 
assessment.

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:

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.  73.51  [Amended]

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2. Section 73.51 is amended as follows:
* * * * *

R-5115 Deming, NM [Amended]

    By removing the current using agency and substituting the 
following:
    Using agency. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine 
Operations Center (AMOC), Riverside, CA.

[[Page 63868]]

Sec.  73.63  [Amended]

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3. Section 73.63 is amended as follows:
* * * * *

R-6316 Eagle Pass, TX [Amended]

    By removing the current using agency and substituting the 
following:
    Using agency. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine 
Operations Center (AMOC), Riverside, CA.

R-6317 El Sauz, TX [Amended]

    By removing the current using agency and substituting the 
following:
    Using agency. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine 
Operations Center (AMOC), Riverside, CA.

R-6318 Marfa, TX [Amended]

    By removing the current using agency and substituting the 
following:
    Using agency. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine 
Operations Center (AMOC), Riverside, CA.

    Issued in Washington, DC on October 21, 2013.
Gary A. Norek,
Manager, Airspace Policy and ATC Procedures Group.
[FR Doc. 2013-25205 Filed 10-24-13; 8:45 am]
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