Modification and Establishment of Restricted Areas; Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, 29661-29662 [2014-11976]

Download as PDF 29661 Rules and Regulations Federal Register Vol. 79, No. 100 Friday, May 23, 2014 SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION on June 28, 2013. When SBA published the rule on July 16, 2013, the Agency should have amended § 121.411 by revising paragraph (a), redesignating paragraphs (b) through (h) as paragraphs (c) through (i), and adding a new paragraph (b). As a result of the Agency’s oversight, the current regulations in § 121.411 contain two paragraphs (d). This correcting amendment is necessary to ensure the proper designation of the paragraphs in that section. 13 CFR Part 121 List of Subjects in 13 CFR Part 121 RIN 3245–AG22 Government contracting programs, Small business subcontracting program. Accordingly, 13 CFR part 121 is corrected by making the following correcting amendments: This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. Prices of new books are listed in the first FEDERAL REGISTER issue of each week. Small Business Subcontracting; Correction U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Correcting amendment. AGENCY: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) published a final rule in the Federal Register on July 16, 2013 (78 FR 42391), amending its regulations governing small business subcontracting. That document amended § 121.411 without incorporating the amendments made to that section by a final rule published on June 28, 2013 (78 FR 38811), which unintentionally resulted in duplicate paragraphs. This document corrects the final regulations by properly designating the paragraphs in § 121.411. DATES: Effective May 23, 2014 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dean Koppel, Office of Government Contracting, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20416, (202) 205–7322, dean.koppel@sba.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 28, 2013, SBA published a final rule to implement provisions in the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 pertaining to small business size and status integrity. 78 FR 38811. That rule amended 13 CFR 121.411 by adding new paragraphs (d) through (h). On July 16, 2013, at 78 FR 42391, SBA published a second final rule to implement provisions, also in the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010, concerning subcontracting compliance. In pertinent part, this final rule amended 13 CFR 121.411. However, in so doing, SBA inadvertently failed to incorporate the new paragraphs added to § 121.411 by the final rule published SUMMARY: sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with RULES PART 121—SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REGULATIONS VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:30 May 22, 2014 Jkt 232001 1. The authority citation for part 121 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 15 U.S.C. 632, 634(b)(6), 662, and 694a(9). 2. Amend § 121.411 by redesignating the second paragraph (d) through paragraph (h) as paragraphs (e) through (i). ■ Calvin Jenkins, Deputy Associate Administrator for Government Contracting and Business Development. [FR Doc. 2014–11986 Filed 5–22–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 73 [Docket No. FAA–2013–0729; Airspace Docket No. 13–AEA–14] RIN 2120–AA66 Modification and Establishment of Restricted Areas; Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This action establishes a new restricted area, designated R–4001C, within a part of the existing restricted areas R–4001A and R–4001B, at the U.S. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Army’s Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. The purpose of the new area is to contain two moored balloons, called Aerostats, operating continuously at approximately 10,000 feet MSL. This action segregates nonparticipating aircraft from a hazard to navigation in Aberdeen Proving Ground airspace. DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, July 24, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Airspace Policy and Regulations Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: History On October 1, 2013, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking to establish a new restricted area, designated R–4001C, within a portion of existing restricted areas R–4001A and R–4001B, at the U.S. Army’s Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland (78 FR 60238). The U.S. Army requested this action to contain two moored Aerostat balloons that will be operated at approximately 10,000 feet MSL, without lights, and therefore must be contained within restricted airspace. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were received. The Rule The FAA is amending 14 CFR part 73 by creating a new restricted area, designated R–4001C, within a part of existing restricted areas R–4001A and R–4001B at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. R–4001C is a rectangular area, approximately 4.5 nautical miles (NM) by 2 NM in size, that extends from the surface to 10,000 feet MSL. The time of designation for R–4001C is ‘‘continuous.’’ Because the moored balloons contained in the area will be airborne 24 hours per day (except for periods when maintenance is required, or the winds exceed 60 knots), R–4001C is not a joint-use restricted area. R– 4001A and R–4001B continue to be joint-use areas, meaning that they may be released, in whole or in part, to the FAA controlling agency when the airspace is not needed by the using agency. During times when the airspace E:\FR\FM\23MYR1.SGM 23MYR1 29662 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 100 / Friday, May 23, 2014 / Rules and Regulations sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with RULES is released to the controlling agency, air traffic may be cleared through R–4001A and/or R–4001B. In addition, an editorial change is made to the using agency name for R–4001A and R–4001B by adding ‘‘U.S. Army’’ at the beginning of the agency name for format standardization purposes. 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 only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, 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 modifies restricted area airspace to support military requirements at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Environmental Review In accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, paragraphs 402 and 404d, the FAA has conducted an independent evaluation of the United States Army’s Final Environmental Assessment for the Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile Defense Elevated Netted Sensor System (JLENS) at Army Garrison Aberdeen Proving Group, Maryland, dated February 2014 (hereinafter ‘‘the FEA’’) regarding the construction of sites for the operational exercise of the JLENS at Aberdeen Proving Ground. The FAA adopted the FEA and prepared a Finding of No Significant Impact/ Record of Decision dated May 2014. The FAA has determined that no significant VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:30 May 22, 2014 Jkt 232001 impacts would occur as a result of the Federal action and therefore that preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement is not warranted and a Finding of No Significant Impact in accordance with 40 CFR Part 1501.4(e) is appropriate. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73 Airspace, Prohibited areas, Restricted areas. 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. § 73.40 ■ [Amended] 2. § 73.40 is amended as follows: R–4001A Aberdeen, MD [Amended] By removing the current boundaries and using agency and adding in their place: Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 39°30′30″ N., long. 76°09′59″ W.; to lat. 39°29′00″ N., long. 76°07′59″ W.; to lat. 39°29′30″ N., long. 76°04′59″ W.; to lat. 39°27′00″ N., long. 76°00′29″ W.; to lat. 39°19′47″ N., long. 76°11′33″ W.; to lat. 39°17′30″ N., long. 76°12′58″ W.; to lat. 39°16′24″ N., long. 76°16′17″ W.; to lat. 39°17′13″ N., long. 76°18′48″ W.; to lat. 39°18′42″ N., long. 76°18′48″ W.; to lat. 39°20′03″ N., long. 76°20′30″ W.; to lat. 39°19′56″ N., long. 76°21′02″ W.; to lat. 39°20′39″ N., long. 76°21′59″ W.; to lat. 39°22′00″ N., long. 76°21′59″ W.; to lat. 39°23′28″ N., long. 76°20′39″ W.; to lat. 39°26′10″ N., long. 76°14′49″ W.; to lat. 39°27′00″ N., long. 76°12′29″ W.; to the point of beginning, excluding R–4001C. Using agency. U.S. Army, Commander, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. ■ R–4001B Aberdeen, MD [Amended] By removing the current boundaries and using agency and adding in their place: Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 39°17′30″ N., long. 76°12′58″ W.; to lat. 39°12′10″ N., long. 76°16′29″ W.; to lat. 39°12′45″ N., long. 76°22′29″ W.; to lat. 39°17′30″ N., long. 76°19′44″ W.; to lat. 39°18′30″ N., long. 76°21′59″ W.; to lat. 39°20′39″ N., long. 76°21′59″ W.; to lat. 39°19′56″ N., long. 76°21′02″ W.; to lat. 39°20′03″ N., long. 76°20′30″ W.; to lat. 39°18′42″ N., long. 76°18′48″ W.; to lat. 39°17′13″ N., long. 76°18′48″ W.; to lat. ■ PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 39°16′24″ N., long. 76°16′17″ W.; to the point of beginning. Using agency. U.S. Army, Commander, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. R–4001C Aberdeen, MD [New] Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 39°21′50″ N., long. 76°21′59″ W.; to lat. 39°23′01″ N., long. 76°16′35″ W.; to lat. 39°21′04″ N., long. 76°15′52″ W.; to lat. 39°19′56″ N., long. 76°21′02″ W.; to lat. 39°20′39″ N., long. 76°21′59″ W.; to the point of beginning. Designated altitudes. Surface to 10,000 feet MSL. Time of designation. Continuous. Controlling agency. FAA, Potomac TRACON. Using agency. U.S. Army, Commander, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Issued in Washington, DC, on May 20, 2014. Colby Abbott, Acting Manager, Airspace Policy and Regulations Group. [FR Doc. 2014–11976 Filed 5–22–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 97 [Docket No. 30956; Amdt. No. 3589] Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: 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. SUMMARY: This rule is effective May 23, 2014. The compliance date for each DATES: E:\FR\FM\23MYR1.SGM 23MYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 100 (Friday, May 23, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 29661-29662]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-11976]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Docket No. FAA-2013-0729; Airspace Docket No. 13-AEA-14]
RIN 2120-AA66


Modification and Establishment of Restricted Areas; Aberdeen 
Proving Ground, MD

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes a new restricted area, designated R-
4001C, within a part of the existing restricted areas R-4001A and R-
4001B, at the U.S. Army's Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. The 
purpose of the new area is to contain two moored balloons, called 
Aerostats, operating continuously at approximately 10,000 feet MSL. 
This action segregates nonparticipating aircraft from a hazard to 
navigation in Aberdeen Proving Ground airspace.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, July 24, 2014.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History

    On October 1, 2013, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice of proposed rulemaking to establish a new restricted area, 
designated R-4001C, within a portion of existing restricted areas R-
4001A and R-4001B, at the U.S. Army's Aberdeen Proving Ground in 
Maryland (78 FR 60238). The U.S. Army requested this action to contain 
two moored Aerostat balloons that will be operated at approximately 
10,000 feet MSL, without lights, and therefore must be contained within 
restricted airspace.
    Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking 
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were 
received.

The Rule

    The FAA is amending 14 CFR part 73 by creating a new restricted 
area, designated R-4001C, within a part of existing restricted areas R-
4001A and R-4001B at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. R-4001C is a 
rectangular area, approximately 4.5 nautical miles (NM) by 2 NM in 
size, that extends from the surface to 10,000 feet MSL. The time of 
designation for R-4001C is ``continuous.'' Because the moored balloons 
contained in the area will be airborne 24 hours per day (except for 
periods when maintenance is required, or the winds exceed 60 knots), R-
4001C is not a joint-use restricted area. R-4001A and R-4001B continue 
to be joint-use areas, meaning that they may be released, in whole or 
in part, to the FAA controlling agency when the airspace is not needed 
by the using agency. During times when the airspace

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is released to the controlling agency, air traffic may be cleared 
through R-4001A and/or R-4001B. In addition, an editorial change is 
made to the using agency name for R-4001A and R-4001B by adding ``U.S. 
Army'' at the beginning of the agency name for format standardization 
purposes.
    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 only affects air traffic 
procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, 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 modifies restricted area airspace to support military 
requirements at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

Environmental Review

    In accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, paragraphs 402 and 404d, the 
FAA has conducted an independent evaluation of the United States Army's 
Final Environmental Assessment for the Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile 
Defense Elevated Netted Sensor System (JLENS) at Army Garrison Aberdeen 
Proving Group, Maryland, dated February 2014 (hereinafter ``the FEA'') 
regarding the construction of sites for the operational exercise of the 
JLENS at Aberdeen Proving Ground. The FAA adopted the FEA and prepared 
a Finding of No Significant Impact/Record of Decision dated May 2014. 
The FAA has determined that no significant impacts would occur as a 
result of the Federal action and therefore that preparation of an 
Environmental Impact Statement is not warranted and a Finding of No 
Significant Impact in accordance with 40 CFR Part 1501.4(e) is 
appropriate.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73

    Airspace, Prohibited areas, Restricted areas.

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.  73.40  [Amended]

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2. Sec.  73.40 is amended as follows:

R-4001A Aberdeen, MD [Amended]

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By removing the current boundaries and using agency and adding in their 
place:
    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 39[deg]30'30'' N., long. 
76[deg]09'59'' W.; to lat. 39[deg]29'00'' N., long. 76[deg]07'59'' W.; 
to lat. 39[deg]29'30'' N., long. 76[deg]04'59'' W.; to lat. 
39[deg]27'00'' N., long. 76[deg]00'29'' W.; to lat. 39[deg]19'47'' N., 
long. 76[deg]11'33'' W.; to lat. 39[deg]17'30'' N., long. 
76[deg]12'58'' W.; to lat. 39[deg]16'24'' N., long. 76[deg]16'17'' W.; 
to lat. 39[deg]17'13'' N., long. 76[deg]18'48'' W.; to lat. 
39[deg]18'42'' N., long. 76[deg]18'48'' W.; to lat. 39[deg]20'03'' N., 
long. 76[deg]20'30'' W.; to lat. 39[deg]19'56'' N., long. 
76[deg]21'02'' W.; to lat. 39[deg]20'39'' N., long. 76[deg]21'59'' W.; 
to lat. 39[deg]22'00'' N., long. 76[deg]21'59'' W.; to lat. 
39[deg]23'28'' N., long. 76[deg]20'39'' W.; to lat. 39[deg]26'10'' N., 
long. 76[deg]14'49'' W.; to lat. 39[deg]27'00'' N., long. 
76[deg]12'29'' W.; to the point of beginning, excluding R-4001C.
    Using agency. U.S. Army, Commander, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

R-4001B Aberdeen, MD [Amended]

0
By removing the current boundaries and using agency and adding in their 
place:
    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 39[deg]17'30'' N., long. 
76[deg]12'58'' W.; to lat. 39[deg]12'10'' N., long. 76[deg]16'29'' W.; 
to lat. 39[deg]12'45'' N., long. 76[deg]22'29'' W.; to lat. 
39[deg]17'30'' N., long. 76[deg]19'44'' W.; to lat. 39[deg]18'30'' N., 
long. 76[deg]21'59'' W.; to lat. 39[deg]20'39'' N., long. 
76[deg]21'59'' W.; to lat. 39[deg]19'56'' N., long. 76[deg]21'02'' W.; 
to lat. 39[deg]20'03'' N., long. 76[deg]20'30'' W.; to lat. 
39[deg]18'42'' N., long. 76[deg]18'48'' W.; to lat. 39[deg]17'13'' N., 
long. 76[deg]18'48'' W.; to lat. 39[deg]16'24'' N., long. 
76[deg]16'17'' W.; to the point of beginning.
    Using agency. U.S. Army, Commander, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

R-4001C Aberdeen, MD [New]

    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 39[deg]21'50'' N., long. 
76[deg]21'59'' W.; to lat. 39[deg]23'01'' N., long. 76[deg]16'35'' W.; 
to lat. 39[deg]21'04'' N., long. 76[deg]15'52'' W.; to lat. 
39[deg]19'56'' N., long. 76[deg]21'02'' W.; to lat. 39[deg]20'39'' N., 
long. 76[deg]21'59'' W.; to the point of beginning.
    Designated altitudes. Surface to 10,000 feet MSL.
    Time of designation. Continuous.
    Controlling agency. FAA, Potomac TRACON.
    Using agency. U.S. Army, Commander, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on May 20, 2014.
Colby Abbott,
Acting Manager, Airspace Policy and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2014-11976 Filed 5-22-14; 8:45 am]
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