Proposed Modification of Restricted Areas R-4501A, R-4501B, R-4501C, R-4501D, R-4501F, and R-4501H; Fort Leonard Wood, MO., 57484-57486 [2014-22884]
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received and any final disposition in
person in the Dockets Office (see
ADDRESSES section for address and
phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and
5:00 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, 2601
Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137.
Persons interested in being placed on
a mailing list for future NPRMs should
contact the FAA’s Office of Rulemaking
(202) 267–9677, to request a copy of
Advisory Circular No. 11–2A, Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking Distribution
System, which describes the application
procedure.
prescribing regulations to assign the use
of 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 would
amend controlled airspace at
Independence Municipal Airport, KS.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Environmental Review
RIN 2120–AA66
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.
Proposed Modification of Restricted
Areas R–4501A, R–4501B, R–4501C, R–
4501D, R–4501F, and R–4501H; Fort
Leonard Wood, MO.
The Proposal
This action proposes to amend Title
14, Code of Federal Regulations (14
CFR), Part 71 by removing Class D
airspace at Independence Municipal
Airport, Independence, KS. The closing
of the airport’s air traffic control tower
has made this action necessary.
Class D airspace areas are published
in Paragraph 5000 of FAA Order
7400.9Y, dated August 6, 2014 and
effective September 15, 2014, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
71.1. The Class D airspace designation
listed in this document will be
published subsequently in the Order.
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. It,
therefore, (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 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.
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the U.S. Code. Subtitle 1,
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
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
The Proposed Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
proposes to amend 14 CFR Part 71 as
follows:
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
REPORTING POINTS
1. The authority citation for part 71
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.
§ 71.1
[Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Y,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 6, 2014, and
effective September 15, 2014 is
amended as follows:
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Paragraph 5000
Class D Airspace
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ACE KS D
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Independence, KS [Removed]
Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on September 11,
2014.
Humberto Melendez,
Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO
Central Service Center.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 73
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0640; Airspace
Docket No. 14–ACE–4]
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
This action proposes to
modify the designated altitudes of
restricted area R–4501B, Fort Leonard
Wood, MO, by raising the restricted area
ceiling from 1,500 feet mean seal level
(MSL) in the north and 2,200 feet MSL
in the south to a single altitude of 4,300
feet MSL across the entire restricted
area. This action also proposes to add
exclusions to the boundaries of R–
4501C, R–4501F, and R–4501H to
address overlapping restricted areas.
Finally, this action proposes numerous
administrative changes to the R–4501A
and R–4501B titles and R–4501A–D, R–
4501F, and R–4501H using agency
information to standardize the format
and information provided describing
these restricted areas of the Fort
Leonard Wood restricted area complex.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before November 10, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, 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–2014–0640 and
Airspace Docket No. 14–ACE–4, at the
beginning of your comments. You may
also submit comments through the
Internet at www.regulations.gov.
Comments on environmental and land
use aspects to should be directed to:
Martha M. Miller, NEPA Program
Manager, DPW Environmental Division,
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473;
telephone: (573) 596–8627.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Colby Abbott, 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:
SUMMARY:
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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–
2014–0640 and Airspace Docket No. 14–
ACE–4) and be submitted in triplicate to
the Docket Management System (see
ADDRESSES section for address and
phone number). You may also submit
comments through the Internet at
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–2014–0640 and
Airspace Docket No. 14–ACE–4.’’ 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.
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Availability of NPRMs
An electronic copy of this document
may be downloaded through the
Internet at www.regulations.gov.
You may review the public docket
containing the proposal, any comments
received and any final disposition in
person at the Dockets Office (see
ADDRESSES section for address and
phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. An informal
docket may also be examined during
normal business hours at the office of
the Operations Support Group, Central
Service Center, Federal Aviation
Administration, 2601 Meacham Blvd.,
Fort Worth, TX 76137.
Persons interested in being placed on
a mailing list for future NPRMs should
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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
Fort Leonard Wood, located in
Pulaski County, Missouri, is one of 5
U.S. Army major basic training
installations in the United States;
training 50,000 to 60,000 initial military
training soldiers per year. The R–4501
restricted area complex supports the
military training conducted at Fort
Leonard Wood with multiple firing
ranges. Within the complex, R–4501B
contains a number of training ranges
equipped with pop up targets and
electronic scoring to accommodate
ammunition up to 7.62-mm.
R–4501B currently has 2 ceilings;
1,500 feet MSL in the north and 2,200
feet MSL in the south. Based on firing
parameters and approved safety buffers,
the U.S. Army has determined and
requested the ceiling of R–4501B be
increased to a single 4,300 foot MSL
ceiling. This higher ceiling would
ensure protection to non-participating
air traffic while containing hazardous
larger caliber rounds during visual and
instrument meteorological conditions.
During the FAA’s initial review of the
proposal, a number of instances of
overlapping restricted areas within the
R–4501 complex were identified. To
ensure the overlapping restricted areas
are not active in the same volume of
airspace at the same time, exclusionary
language was drafted for inclusion in
the R–4501C, R–4501F, and R–4501H
descriptions, as proposed below.
The FAA also identified a number of
editorial changes to six of the seven R–
4501 complex restricted areas to
standardize or correct the information
contained in the existing descriptions.
The proposed changes are addressed
below; are administrative in nature; and
do not affect the scheduling, use, or
activities conducted within the
restricted areas.
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment
to 14 CFR part 73 to raise and establish
a single ceiling to R–4501B by changing
the designated altitudes from ‘‘The area
north of a line between lat. 37°42′51″ N.,
long. 92°06′48″ W.; and lat. 37°42′53″
N., long. 92°09′18″ W., surface to 1,500
feet MSL. The area south of this line,
surface to 2,200 feet MSL.’’ to ‘‘Surface
to 4,300 feet MSL.’’ for the entire
restricted area. This proposed
amendment is necessary to ensure
containment of hazardous range
operations using 7.62-mm caliber
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ammunition that could ricochet 2,500
feet above ground level and exceed the
ceiling of the existing restricted area.
The boundaries for R–4501C, R–
4501F, and R–4501H would add
exclusions to prevent overlapping
restricted areas from being active in the
same airspace at the same time. R–
4501C would add ‘‘excluding R–4501B
when active’’; R–4501F would add
‘‘excluding R–4501A, R–4501B, and R–
4501C when active’’; and R–4501H
would add ‘‘excluding R–4501B when
active’’.
Additionally, to standardize the
format and information contained in the
descriptions for the Fort Leonard Wood
R–4501 complex, this action would
remove the word ‘‘West’’ in the R–
4501A title and remove the word ‘‘East’’
in the R–4501B title. The restricted area
using agency name changes in R–4501A,
R–4501B, R–4501C, and R–4501D
would preface the existing using agency
information with ‘‘U.S. Army’’, and the
using agency name changes in R–4501F
and R–4501H would update the existing
‘‘Headquarters U.S. Army Training
Center’’ to ‘‘Commanding General.’’
These administrative changes would not
affect the scheduling, use, or activities
conducted within the restricted areas.
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
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to ensure the safety of aircraft and the
efficient use of airspace. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority as
it would modify the restricted area
airspace at Fort Leonard Wood,
Missouri, to enhance aviation safety and
accommodate essential U.S. Army
training requirements.
Environmental Review
This proposal will be subjected 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.
§ 73.45
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Missouri [Amended]
2. § 73.45 is amended as follows:
R–4501A Fort Leonard Wood West, MO
[Removed]
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R–4501B Fort Leonard Wood East, MO
[Removed]
R–4501A Fort Leonard Wood, MO
[New]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat.
37°41′06″ N., long. 92°09′18″ W.; to lat.
37°38′15″ N., long. 92°09′18″ W.; to lat.
37°37′35″ N., long. 92°10′38″ W.; to lat.
37°36′15″ N., long. 92°10′38″ W.; to lat.
37°36′15″ N., long. 92°15′22″ W.; to lat.
37°39′28″ N., long. 92°15′22″ W.; to lat.
37°41′07″ N., long. 92°14′24″ W.; to the
point of beginning.
Designated altitudes. Surface to but
not including 2,200 feet MSL.
Time of designation. 0630–2100
Monday–Saturday; other times by
NOTAM issued at least 24 hours in
advance.
Controlling agency. FAA, Kansas City
ARTCC.
Using agency. U.S. Army,
Commanding General, Fort Leonard
Wood, MO.
R–4501B Fort Leonard Wood, MO
[New]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat.
37°43′00″ N., long. 92°06′56″ W.; to lat.
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37°42′11″ N., long. 92°06′15″ W.; to lat.
37°39′07″ N., long. 92°06′18″ W.; to lat.
37°38′15″ N., long. 92°09′18″ W.; to lat.
37°43′02″ N., long. 92°09′18″ W.; to the
point of beginning.
Designated altitudes. Surface to 4,300
feet MSL.
Time of designation. 0630–2200
Monday–Saturday; other times by
NOTAM issued at least 24 hours in
advance.
Controlling agency. FAA, Kansas City
ARTCC.
Using agency. U.S. Army,
Commanding General, Fort Leonard
Wood, MO.
R–4501C Fort Leonard Wood, MO
[Amended]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat.
37°41′00″ N., long. 92°16′11″ W.; to lat.
37°41′26″ N., long. 92°10′16″ W.; to lat.
37°40′16″ N., long. 92°07′06″ W.; to lat.
37°38′20″ N., long. 92°06′56″ W.; to lat.
37°36′07″ N., long. 92°10′28″ W.; to lat.
37°35′22″ N., long. 92°15′32″ W.; to the
point of beginning, excluding R–4501B
when active.
Designated altitudes. From 2,200 feet
MSL to 5,000 feet MSL.
Time of designation. 0900–2100
Monday; 0900–1600 Tuesday–Friday;
other times by NOTAM issued at least
24 hours in advance.
Controlling agency. FAA, Kansas City
ARTCC.
Using agency. U.S. Army,
Commanding General, Fort Leonard
Wood, MO.
R–4501D Fort Leonard Wood, MO
[Amended]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat.
37°41′00″ N., long. 92°16′11″ W.; to lat.
37°41′26″ N., long. 92°10′16″ W.; to lat.
37°40′16″ N., long. 92°07′06″ W.; to lat.
37°38′20″ N., long. 92°06′56″ W.; to lat.
37°36′07″ N., long. 92°10′28″ W.; to lat.
37°35′22″ N., long. 92°15′32″ W.; to the
point of beginning.
Designated altitudes. From 5,000 feet
MSL to 12,000 feet MSL.
Time of Designation. 0900–2100
Monday; 0900–1600 Tuesday–Friday;
other times by NOTAM issued at least
24 hours in advance.
Controlling agency. FAA, Kansas City
ARTCC.
Using agency. U.S. Army,
Commanding General, Fort Leonard
Wood, MO.
*
*
*
*
*
R–4501F Fort Leonard Wood, MO
[Amended]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat.
37°41′00″ N., long. 92°09′05″ W.; to lat.
37°41′00″ N., long. 92°10′53″ W.; to lat.
37°43′02″ N., long. 92°12′11″ W.; to lat.
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37°43′10″ N., long. 92°08′46″ W.; to the
point of beginning, excluding R–4501A,
R–4501B, and R–4501C when active.
Designated altitudes. Surface to 3,200
feet MSL.
Time of designation. 0700–1800 daily;
other times by NOTAM issued at least
24 hours in advance.
Controlling agency. FAA, Kansas City
ARTCC.
Using agency. U.S. Army,
Commanding General, Fort Leonard
Wood, MO.
R–4501H Fort Leonard Wood, MO
[Amended]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat.
37°42′50″ N., long. 92°07′21″ W.; to lat.
37°44′00″ N., long. 92°07′16″ W.; to lat.
37°44′45″ N., long. 92°05′41″ W.; to lat.
37°44′50″ N., long. 92°04′49″ W.; to lat.
37°46′15″ N., long. 92°05′31″ W.; to lat.
37°47′45″ N., long. 92°06′01″ W.; to lat.
37°48′00″ N., long. 92°06′01″ W.; to lat.
37°48′00″ N., long. 92°02′41″ W.; thence
south and along the Big Piney River and
Reservation boundary; to lat. 37°42′30″
N., long. 92°04′06″ W.; to lat. 37°42′15″
N., long. 92°06′06″ W.; to the point of
beginning, excluding R–4501B when
active.
Designated altitudes. Surface to 3,200
feet MSL.
Time of designation. 1500–1600
Wednesday; other times by NOTAM.
Controlling agency. FAA, Kansas City
ARTCC.
Using agency. U.S. Army,
Commanding General, Fort Leonard
Wood, MO.
Issued in Washington, DC, on September
18, 2014.
Paul Gallant,
Acting Manager, Airspace Policy and
Regulations Group.
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ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
This action proposes to
expand the lateral boundary of
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 73
[Docket No. FAA-2014-0640; Airspace Docket No. 14-ACE-4]
RIN 2120-AA66
Proposed Modification of Restricted Areas R-4501A, R-4501B, R-
4501C, R-4501D, R-4501F, and R-4501H; Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to modify the designated altitudes of
restricted area R-4501B, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, by raising the
restricted area ceiling from 1,500 feet mean seal level (MSL) in the
north and 2,200 feet MSL in the south to a single altitude of 4,300
feet MSL across the entire restricted area. This action also proposes
to add exclusions to the boundaries of R-4501C, R-4501F, and R-4501H to
address overlapping restricted areas. Finally, this action proposes
numerous administrative changes to the R-4501A and R-4501B titles and
R-4501A-D, R-4501F, and R-4501H using agency information to standardize
the format and information provided describing these restricted areas
of the Fort Leonard Wood restricted area complex.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 10, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, 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-2014-
0640 and Airspace Docket No. 14-ACE-4, at the beginning of your
comments. You may also submit comments through the Internet at
www.regulations.gov. Comments on environmental and land use aspects to
should be directed to: Martha M. Miller, NEPA Program Manager, DPW
Environmental Division, Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473; telephone: (573)
596-8627.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Abbott, 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:
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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-2014-0640 and Airspace Docket No. 14-ACE-4) and be submitted in
triplicate to the Docket Management System (see ADDRESSES section for
address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the
Internet at 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-2014-0640 and Airspace Docket No. 14-ACE-4.'' 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.
Availability of NPRMs
An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
Internet at www.regulations.gov.
You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received and any final disposition in person at the Dockets
Office (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal
business hours at the office of the Operations Support Group, Central
Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 2601 Meacham Blvd.,
Fort Worth, TX 76137.
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
Fort Leonard Wood, located in Pulaski County, Missouri, is one of 5
U.S. Army major basic training installations in the United States;
training 50,000 to 60,000 initial military training soldiers per year.
The R-4501 restricted area complex supports the military training
conducted at Fort Leonard Wood with multiple firing ranges. Within the
complex, R-4501B contains a number of training ranges equipped with pop
up targets and electronic scoring to accommodate ammunition up to 7.62-
mm.
R-4501B currently has 2 ceilings; 1,500 feet MSL in the north and
2,200 feet MSL in the south. Based on firing parameters and approved
safety buffers, the U.S. Army has determined and requested the ceiling
of R-4501B be increased to a single 4,300 foot MSL ceiling. This higher
ceiling would ensure protection to non-participating air traffic while
containing hazardous larger caliber rounds during visual and instrument
meteorological conditions.
During the FAA's initial review of the proposal, a number of
instances of overlapping restricted areas within the R-4501 complex
were identified. To ensure the overlapping restricted areas are not
active in the same volume of airspace at the same time, exclusionary
language was drafted for inclusion in the R-4501C, R-4501F, and R-4501H
descriptions, as proposed below.
The FAA also identified a number of editorial changes to six of the
seven R-4501 complex restricted areas to standardize or correct the
information contained in the existing descriptions. The proposed
changes are addressed below; are administrative in nature; and do not
affect the scheduling, use, or activities conducted within the
restricted areas.
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 73 to raise and
establish a single ceiling to R-4501B by changing the designated
altitudes from ``The area north of a line between lat. 37[deg]42'51''
N., long. 92[deg]06'48'' W.; and lat. 37[deg]42'53'' N., long.
92[deg]09'18'' W., surface to 1,500 feet MSL. The area south of this
line, surface to 2,200 feet MSL.'' to ``Surface to 4,300 feet MSL.''
for the entire restricted area. This proposed amendment is necessary to
ensure containment of hazardous range operations using 7.62-mm caliber
ammunition that could ricochet 2,500 feet above ground level and exceed
the ceiling of the existing restricted area.
The boundaries for R-4501C, R-4501F, and R-4501H would add
exclusions to prevent overlapping restricted areas from being active in
the same airspace at the same time. R-4501C would add ``excluding R-
4501B when active''; R-4501F would add ``excluding R-4501A, R-4501B,
and R-4501C when active''; and R-4501H would add ``excluding R-4501B
when active''.
Additionally, to standardize the format and information contained
in the descriptions for the Fort Leonard Wood R-4501 complex, this
action would remove the word ``West'' in the R-4501A title and remove
the word ``East'' in the R-4501B title. The restricted area using
agency name changes in R-4501A, R-4501B, R-4501C, and R-4501D would
preface the existing using agency information with ``U.S. Army'', and
the using agency name changes in R-4501F and R-4501H would update the
existing ``Headquarters U.S. Army Training Center'' to ``Commanding
General.'' These administrative changes would not affect the
scheduling, use, or activities conducted within the restricted areas.
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
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to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace.
This regulation is within the scope of that authority as it would
modify the restricted area airspace at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, to
enhance aviation safety and accommodate essential U.S. Army training
requirements.
Environmental Review
This proposal will be subjected 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
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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. 73.45 Missouri [Amended]
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2. Sec. 73.45 is amended as follows:
R-4501A Fort Leonard Wood West, MO [Removed]
R-4501B Fort Leonard Wood East, MO [Removed]
R-4501A Fort Leonard Wood, MO [New]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 37[deg]41'06'' N., long.
92[deg]09'18'' W.; to lat. 37[deg]38'15'' N., long. 92[deg]09'18'' W.;
to lat. 37[deg]37'35'' N., long. 92[deg]10'38'' W.; to lat.
37[deg]36'15'' N., long. 92[deg]10'38'' W.; to lat. 37[deg]36'15'' N.,
long. 92[deg]15'22'' W.; to lat. 37[deg]39'28'' N., long.
92[deg]15'22'' W.; to lat. 37[deg]41'07'' N., long. 92[deg]14'24'' W.;
to the point of beginning.
Designated altitudes. Surface to but not including 2,200 feet MSL.
Time of designation. 0630-2100 Monday-Saturday; other times by
NOTAM issued at least 24 hours in advance.
Controlling agency. FAA, Kansas City ARTCC.
Using agency. U.S. Army, Commanding General, Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
R-4501B Fort Leonard Wood, MO [New]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 37[deg]43'00'' N., long.
92[deg]06'56'' W.; to lat. 37[deg]42'11'' N., long. 92[deg]06'15'' W.;
to lat. 37[deg]39'07'' N., long. 92[deg]06'18'' W.; to lat.
37[deg]38'15'' N., long. 92[deg]09'18'' W.; to lat. 37[deg]43'02'' N.,
long. 92[deg]09'18'' W.; to the point of beginning.
Designated altitudes. Surface to 4,300 feet MSL.
Time of designation. 0630-2200 Monday-Saturday; other times by
NOTAM issued at least 24 hours in advance.
Controlling agency. FAA, Kansas City ARTCC.
Using agency. U.S. Army, Commanding General, Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
R-4501C Fort Leonard Wood, MO [Amended]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 37[deg]41'00'' N., long.
92[deg]16'11'' W.; to lat. 37[deg]41'26'' N., long. 92[deg]10'16'' W.;
to lat. 37[deg]40'16'' N., long. 92[deg]07'06'' W.; to lat.
37[deg]38'20'' N., long. 92[deg]06'56'' W.; to lat. 37[deg]36'07'' N.,
long. 92[deg]10'28'' W.; to lat. 37[deg]35'22'' N., long.
92[deg]15'32'' W.; to the point of beginning, excluding R-4501B when
active.
Designated altitudes. From 2,200 feet MSL to 5,000 feet MSL.
Time of designation. 0900-2100 Monday; 0900-1600 Tuesday-Friday;
other times by NOTAM issued at least 24 hours in advance.
Controlling agency. FAA, Kansas City ARTCC.
Using agency. U.S. Army, Commanding General, Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
R-4501D Fort Leonard Wood, MO [Amended]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 37[deg]41'00'' N., long.
92[deg]16'11'' W.; to lat. 37[deg]41'26'' N., long. 92[deg]10'16'' W.;
to lat. 37[deg]40'16'' N., long. 92[deg]07'06'' W.; to lat.
37[deg]38'20'' N., long. 92[deg]06'56'' W.; to lat. 37[deg]36'07'' N.,
long. 92[deg]10'28'' W.; to lat. 37[deg]35'22'' N., long.
92[deg]15'32'' W.; to the point of beginning.
Designated altitudes. From 5,000 feet MSL to 12,000 feet MSL.
Time of Designation. 0900-2100 Monday; 0900-1600 Tuesday-Friday;
other times by NOTAM issued at least 24 hours in advance.
Controlling agency. FAA, Kansas City ARTCC.
Using agency. U.S. Army, Commanding General, Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
* * * * *
R-4501F Fort Leonard Wood, MO [Amended]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 37[deg]41'00'' N., long.
92[deg]09'05'' W.; to lat. 37[deg]41'00'' N., long. 92[deg]10'53'' W.;
to lat. 37[deg]43'02'' N., long. 92[deg]12'11'' W.; to lat.
37[deg]43'10'' N., long. 92[deg]08'46'' W.; to the point of beginning,
excluding R-4501A, R-4501B, and R-4501C when active.
Designated altitudes. Surface to 3,200 feet MSL.
Time of designation. 0700-1800 daily; other times by NOTAM issued
at least 24 hours in advance.
Controlling agency. FAA, Kansas City ARTCC.
Using agency. U.S. Army, Commanding General, Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
R-4501H Fort Leonard Wood, MO [Amended]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 37[deg]42'50'' N., long.
92[deg]07'21'' W.; to lat. 37[deg]44'00'' N., long. 92[deg]07'16'' W.;
to lat. 37[deg]44'45'' N., long. 92[deg]05'41'' W.; to lat.
37[deg]44'50'' N., long. 92[deg]04'49'' W.; to lat. 37[deg]46'15'' N.,
long. 92[deg]05'31'' W.; to lat. 37[deg]47'45'' N., long.
92[deg]06'01'' W.; to lat. 37[deg]48'00'' N., long. 92[deg]06'01'' W.;
to lat. 37[deg]48'00'' N., long. 92[deg]02'41'' W.; thence south and
along the Big Piney River and Reservation boundary; to lat.
37[deg]42'30'' N., long. 92[deg]04'06'' W.; to lat. 37[deg]42'15'' N.,
long. 92[deg]06'06'' W.; to the point of beginning, excluding R-4501B
when active.
Designated altitudes. Surface to 3,200 feet MSL.
Time of designation. 1500-1600 Wednesday; other times by NOTAM.
Controlling agency. FAA, Kansas City ARTCC.
Using agency. U.S. Army, Commanding General, Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
Issued in Washington, DC, on September 18, 2014.
Paul Gallant,
Acting Manager, Airspace Policy and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2014-22884 Filed 9-24-14; 8:45 am]
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