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document. FAA Order 7400.11E lists
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
air traffic service routes, and reporting
points.
The Rule
This amendment to 14 CFR part 71
amends the Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface
to within a 6.6-mile (increased from 6.4mile) radius of Clinton Regional Airport,
Clinton, MO; removes the Golden Valley
NDB and associated extensions from the
airspace legal description; and updates
the name and the geographic
coordinates of the airport (previously
Clinton Memorial Airport) to coincide
with the FAA’s aeronautical database.
This action is due to an airspace
review due to the decommissioning of
the Golden Valley NDB which provided
navigation information to the
instrument procedures at this airport.
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on
September 15.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
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, is non-controversial and
unlikely to result in adverse or negative
comments. 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 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.
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Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
Adoption of the Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
amends 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:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
§ 71.1
[Amended]
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
Extending Upward from 700 feet or More
Above the Surface of the Earth.
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Clinton Regional Airport, MO
(Lat. 38°21′17″ N, long. 93°40′45″ W)
The airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface within a 6.6-mile
radius of Clinton Regional Airport.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on September
10, 2020.
Martin A. Skinner,
Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO
Central Service Center.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 73
[Docket No. FAA–2020–0610; Airspace
Docket No. 19–ANE–1]
Subdivision of Restricted Area R–4101;
Camp Edwards, MA
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action modifies
restricted area R–4101 at Camp
Edwards, MA, by vertically subdividing
the area into R–4101A, R–4101B, and R–
4101C. Currently, R–4101 extends from
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the surface to 9,000 feet MSL. The FAA
is taking this action to allow for more
efficient use of the airspace during
periods when military activities do not
require the full vertical extent of
restricted area R–4101. The
modifications are fully contained within
the existing lateral and vertical limits of
R–4101. The activities conducted in the
airspace are unchanged.
DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC,
November 5, 2020.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul
Gallant, Rules and Regulations Group,
Office of Policy, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority for This Rulemaking
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11E
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated July 21, 2020, and
effective September 15, 2020, is
amended as follows:
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The FAA has determined that this
action qualifies for categorical exclusion
under the National Environmental
Policy Act in accordance with FAA
Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’
paragraph 5–6.5.a. This airspace action
is not expected to cause any potentially
significant environmental impacts, and
no extraordinary circumstances exist
that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment.
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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 since it vertically
subdivides the restricted airspace at
Camp Edwards, MA, into three sections
to enable more efficient use of airspace.
Background
Restricted area R–4101 at Camp
Edwards, MA, currently extends from
the surface to 9,000 feet MSL. The time
of designation for the area is ‘‘From
0600 to 1800 local time, daily, or other
times as specified by NOTAM issued 48
hours in advance.’’
An FAA review of the utilization
reports for R–4101 revealed that most
activities being conducted only require
restricted airspace up to 2,500 feet MSL.
Less frequent activities are conducted
that require restricted airspace up to
5,000 feet MSL, and 9,000 feet MSL,
respectively.
To provide for more efficient use of
airspace, the FAA and the using agency
agreed to subdivide R–4101 vertically
into three areas: R–4101A extending
from the surface to but not including
2,500 feet MSL; R–4101B extending
from 2,500 feet MSL to but not
including 5,000 feet MSL; and R–4101C
extending from 5,000 feet MSL to 9,000
feet MSL. The new configuration
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enables activation of restricted airspace
to the lower altitude required for the
majority of the using agency’s training
needs while maintaining the ability to
activate additional restricted airspace
for missions that require higher
altitudes.
These changes will accommodate the
using agency’s requirements while
releasing unneeded restricted airspace
for access by other users. The lateral
boundaries of the restricted airspace, the
overall vertical limits, and the activities
conducted within the airspace are
unchanged.
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The Rule
This rule amends Title 14 Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 73 by
subdividing the R–4101 at Camp
Edwards, MA, into three areas: R–4101A
extending from the surface to but not
including 2,500 feet MSL; R–4101B
extending from 2,500 feet MSL to but
not including 5,000 feet MSL; and R–
4101C extending from 5,000 feet MSL to
9,000 feet MSL. The time of designation
for R–4101A and B remains the same as
currently designated for R–4101: ‘‘From
0600 to 1800 local time, daily, or other
times as specified by NOTAM issued 48
hours in advance.’’ The time of
designation for R–4101C, due to its less
frequent utilization, is ‘‘By NOTAM
issued 48 hours in advance.’’ The
changes are fully contained within the
existing lateral and vertical dimensions
of R–4101, and the activities conducted
within the restricted areas are
unchanged.
These changes enhance the efficient
use of the National Airspace System by
providing for: Activation of the
minimum amount of restricted airspace
needed for the specific mission being
conducted; releasing unneeded
restricted airspace for access by other
users; and, more clearly informing the
public of when to expect activation of
the restricted airspace.
In addition, the modifications do not
change the current lateral boundaries,
overall designated altitudes, or activities
conducted within the restricted areas;
therefore, I find that notice and public
procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are
unnecessary.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
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. 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
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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.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this
action of modifying restricted area R–
4101 at Camp Edwards, MA, by
vertically subdividing the area into R–
4101A, R–4101B, and R–4101C,
qualifies for categorical exclusion under
the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) and its implementing
regulations at 40 CFR part 1500, and in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F,
Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures, paragraph 5–6.5a, which
categorically excludes from further
environmental impact review
rulemaking actions that designate or
modify classes of airspace areas,
airways, routes, and reporting points
(see 14 CFR part 71, Designation of
Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas;
Air Traffic Service Routes; and
Reporting Points). This action also
qualifies for FAA categorical exclusion
under paragraph 5–6.5d, which
categorically excludes from further
environmental impact review
‘‘Modification of the technical
description of special use airspace
(SUA) that does not alter the
dimensions, altitudes, or times of
designation of the airspace (such as
changes in designation of the
controlling or using agency, or
correction of typographical errors).’’ As
such, this action is not expected to
result in any potentially significant
environmental impacts. A separate
categorical exclusion declaration
document citing the applicability of
FAA categorical exclusion 5–6.5d was
signed on May 21, 2020. In accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5–
2 regarding Extraordinary
Circumstances, the FAA has reviewed
this action for factors and circumstances
in which a normally categorically
excluded action may have a significant
environmental impact requiring further
analysis. The FAA has determined that
no extraordinary circumstances exist
that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment or
environmental impact study.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73
Airspace, Prohibited areas, Restricted
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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:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
§ 73. 41
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2. § 73.41 is amended as follows:
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R–4101
Camp Edwards, MA [Removed]
R–4101A Camp Edwards, MA [New]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 41°40′52″ N,
long. 70°33′07″ W; to lat. 41°41′01″ N, long.
70°33′58″ W; to lat. 41°41′58″ N, long.
70°34′56″ W; to lat. 41°42′52″ N, long.
70°34′56″ W; to lat. 41°43′52″ N, long.
70°34′30″ W; to lat. 41°44′30″ N, long.
70°34′14″ W; to lat. 41°45′17″ N, long.
70°34′11″ W; to lat. 41°45′12″ N, long.
70°33′59″ W; to lat. 41°46′07″ N, long.
70°33′02″ W; to lat. 41°45′18″ N, long.
70°31′16″ W; to lat. 41°44′37″ N, long.
70°30′40″ W; to lat. 41°44′11″ N, long.
70°29′38″ W; to lat. 41°43′06″ N, long.
70°30′06″ W; to lat. 41°43′07″ N, long.
70°30′34″ W; to lat. 41°42′45″ N, long.
70°30′48″ W; to lat. 41°42′38″ N, long.
70°30′31″ W; to lat. 41°41′51″ N, long.
70°30′50″ W; to lat. 41°41′38″ N, long.
70°31′16″ W; to lat. 41°41′20″ N, long.
70°31′27″ W; to lat. 41°41′18″ N, long.
70°31′24″ W; to lat. 41°41′06″ N, long.
70°31′52″ W; to the point of beginning.
Designated Altitudes. Surface to but not
including 2,500 feet MSL.
Times of designation. From 0600 to 1800
local time, daily, or other times as specified
by NOTAM issued 48 hours in advance.
Controlling agency. FAA, Boston Approach
Control.
Using agency. Commander, U.S. Army
Garrison, Camp Edwards, MA.
R–4101B
Camp Edwards, MA [New]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 41°40′52″ N,
long. 70°33′07″ W; to lat. 41°41′01″ N, long.
70°33′58″ W; to lat. 41°41′58″ N, long.
70°34′56″ W; to lat. 41°42′52″ N, long.
70°34′56″ W; to lat. 41°43′52″ N, long.
70°34′30″ W; to lat. 41°44′30″ N, long.
70°34′14″ W; to lat. 41°45′17″ N, long.
70°34′11″ W; to lat. 41°45′12″ N, long.
70°33′59″ W; to lat. 41°46′07″ N, long.
70°33′02″ W; to lat. 41°45′18″ N, long.
70°31′16″ W; to lat. 41°44′37″ N, long.
70°30′40″ W; to lat. 41°44′11″ N, long.
70°29′38″ W; to lat. 41°43′06″ N, long.
70°30′06″ W; to lat. 41°43′07″ N, long.
70°30′34″ W; to lat. 41°42′45″ N, long.
70°30′48″ W; to lat. 41°42′38″ N, long.
70°30′31″ W; to lat. 41°41′51″ N, long.
70°30′50″ W; to lat. 41°41′38″ N, long.
70°31′16″ W; to lat. 41°41′20″ N, long.
70°31′27″ W; to lat. 41°41′18″ N, long.
70°31′24″ W; to lat. 41°41′06″ N, long.
70°31′52″ W; to the point of beginning.
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Designated Altitudes. 2,500 feet MSL to but
not including 5,000 feet MSL.
Times of designation. From 0600 to 1800
local time, daily, or other times as specified
by NOTAM issued 48 hours in advance.
Controlling agency. FAA, Boston Approach
Control.
Using agency. Commander, U.S. Army
Garrison, Camp Edwards, MA.
R–4101C Camp Edwards, MA [New]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 41°40′52″ N,
long. 70°33′07″ W; to lat. 41°41′01″ N, long.
70°33′58″ W; to lat. 41°41′58″ N, long.
70°34′56″ W; to lat. 41°42′52″ N, long.
70°34′56″ W; to lat. 41°43′52″ N, long.
70°34′30″ W; to lat. 41°44′30″ N, long.
70°34′14″ W; to lat. 41°45′17″ N, long.
70°34′11″ W; to lat. 41°45′12″ N, long.
70°33′59″ W; to lat. 41°46′07″ N, long.
70°33′02″ W; to lat. 41°45′18″ N, long.
70°31′16″ W; to lat. 41°44′37″ N, long.
70°30′40″ W; to lat. 41°44′11″ N, long.
70°29′38″ W; to lat. 41°43′06″ N, long.
70°30′06″ W; to lat. 41°43′07″ N, long.
70°30′34″ W; to lat. 41°42′45″ N, long.
70°30′48″ W; to lat. 41°42′38″ N, long.
70°30′31″ W; to lat. 41°41′51″ N, long.
70°30′50″ W; to lat. 41°41′38″ N, long.
70°31′16″ W; to lat. 41°41′20″ N, long.
70°31′27″ W; to lat. 41°41′18″ N, long.
70°31′24″ W; to lat. 41°41′06″ N, long.
70°31′52″ W; to the point of beginning.
Designated Altitudes. 5,000 feet MSL to
9,000 feet MSL.
Times of designation. By NOTAM issued
48 hours in advance.
Controlling agency. FAA, Boston Approach
Control.
Using agency. Commander, U.S. Army
Garrison, Camp Edwards, MA.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on August 28,
2020.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations
Group.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Wage and Hour Division
29 CFR Part 826
RIN 1235–AA35
Paid Leave Under the Families First
Coronavirus Response Act
Wage and Hour Division,
Department of Labor.
ACTION: Temporary rule.
AGENCY:
The Secretary of Labor
(‘‘Secretary’’) is promulgating revisions
and clarifications to the temporary rule
issued on April 1, 2020, implementing
public health emergency leave under
Title I of the Family and Medical Leave
Act (FMLA) and emergency paid sick
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leave to assist working families facing
public health emergencies arising out of
the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–
19) global pandemic, in response to an
August 3, 2020 district court decision
finding certain portions of that rule
invalid. Both types of emergency paid
leave were created by a time-limited
statutory authority established under
the Families First Coronavirus Response
Act (FFCRA), and are set to expire on
December 31, 2020. The FFCRA and its
implementing regulations, including
this temporary rule, do not affect the
FMLA after December 31, 2020.
DATES: This rule is effective from
September 16, 2020 through December
31, 2020.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Amy DeBisschop, Director, Division of
Regulations, Legislation, and
Interpretation, Wage and Hour Division,
U.S. Department of Labor, Room S–
3502, 200 Constitution Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20210, telephone: (202)
693–0406 (this is not a toll-free
number). Copies of this final rule may
be obtained in alternative formats (Large
Print, Braille, Audio Tape or Disc), upon
request, by calling (202) 693–0675 (this
is not a toll-free number). TTY/TDD
callers may dial toll-free 1–877–889–
5627 to obtain information or request
materials in alternative formats.
Questions of interpretation and/or
enforcement of the agency’s regulations
may be directed to the nearest WHD
district office. Locate the nearest office
by calling WHD’s toll-free help line at
(866) 4US–WAGE ((866) 487–9243)
between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. in your local
time zone, or log onto WHD’s website
for a nationwide listing of WHD district
and area offices at https://www.dol.gov/
whd/america2.htm.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
On March 18, 2020, President Trump
signed into law the FFCRA, which
creates two new emergency paid leave
requirements in response to the COVID–
19 global pandemic. Division E of the
FFCRA, ‘‘The Emergency Paid Sick
Leave Act’’ (EPSLA), entitles certain
employees of covered employers to take
up to two weeks of paid sick leave if the
employee is unable to work for specific
qualifying reasons related to COVID–19.
These qualifying reasons are: (1) Being
subject to a Federal, state, or local
quarantine or isolation order related to
COVID–19; (2) being advised by a health
care provider to self-quarantine due to
COVID–19 concerns; (3) experiencing
COVID–19 symptoms and seeking a
medical diagnosis; (4) caring for another
individual who is either subject to a
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Federal, state, or local quarantine or
isolation order related to COVID–19 or
who has been advised by a health care
provider to self-quarantine due to
COVID–19 concerns; (5) caring for the
employee’s son or daughter whose
school, place of care, or child care
provider is closed or unavailable due to
COVID–19 related reasons; and (6)
experiencing any other substantially
similar condition as specified by the
Secretary of Health and Human Services
(HHS).1 FFCRA section 5102(a)(1)–(6).
Division C of the FFCRA, ‘‘The
Emergency Family and Medical Leave
Expansion Act’’ (EFMLEA), which
amends Title I of the Family and
Medical Leave Act, 29 U.S.C. 2601 et
seq. (FMLA), permits certain employees
of covered employers to take up to 12
weeks of expanded family and medical
leave, ten of which are paid, if the
employee is unable to work due to a
need to care for his or her son or
daughter whose school, place of care, or
child care provider is closed or
unavailable due to COVID–19 related
reasons. FFCRA section 3012, adding
FMLA section 110(a)(2)(A).
These paid sick leave and expanded
family and medical leave requirements
will expire on December 31, 2020. The
costs to private-sector employers of
providing paid leave required by the
EPSLA and the EFMLEA (collectively
‘‘FFCRA leave’’) are ultimately covered
by the Federal Government as Congress
provided tax credits for these employers
in the full amount of any FFCRA leave
taken by their employees. On March 27,
2020, President Trump signed into law
the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and
Economic Security Act, Public Law
116–136 (CARES Act), which amends
certain provisions of the EPSLA and the
provisions of the FMLA added by the
EFMLEA.
FFCRA leave is part of a larger set of
Federal Government-provided COVID–
19 economic relief programs, which also
include the Paycheck Protection
Program and expanded unemployment
benefits provided under the CARES Act.
The Paycheck Protection Program,
CARES Act sections 1101–1114,
provided an incentive for employers to
keep workers on their payrolls. FFCRA
leave provides paid leave to certain
employees who continue to be
employed but are prevented from
working for specific COVID–19 related
reasons. And the CARES Act’s
expanded unemployment benefits,
CARES Act sections 2101–2116,
provided help to workers whose
1 The Secretary of HHS has not identified any
other substantially similar condition that would
entitle an employee to take paid sick leave.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 73
[Docket No. FAA-2020-0610; Airspace Docket No. 19-ANE-1]
RIN 2120-AA66
Subdivision of Restricted Area R-4101; Camp Edwards, MA
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action modifies restricted area R-4101 at Camp Edwards,
MA, by vertically subdividing the area into R-4101A, R-4101B, and R-
4101C. Currently, R-4101 extends from the surface to 9,000 feet MSL.
The FAA is taking this action to allow for more efficient use of the
airspace during periods when military activities do not require the
full vertical extent of restricted area R-4101. The modifications are
fully contained within the existing lateral and vertical limits of R-
4101. The activities conducted in the airspace are unchanged.
DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC, November 5, 2020.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Rules and Regulations
Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority for This Rulemaking
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 since it vertically subdivides the restricted airspace at
Camp Edwards, MA, into three sections to enable more efficient use of
airspace.
Background
Restricted area R-4101 at Camp Edwards, MA, currently extends from
the surface to 9,000 feet MSL. The time of designation for the area is
``From 0600 to 1800 local time, daily, or other times as specified by
NOTAM issued 48 hours in advance.''
An FAA review of the utilization reports for R-4101 revealed that
most activities being conducted only require restricted airspace up to
2,500 feet MSL. Less frequent activities are conducted that require
restricted airspace up to 5,000 feet MSL, and 9,000 feet MSL,
respectively.
To provide for more efficient use of airspace, the FAA and the
using agency agreed to subdivide R-4101 vertically into three areas: R-
4101A extending from the surface to but not including 2,500 feet MSL;
R-4101B extending from 2,500 feet MSL to but not including 5,000 feet
MSL; and R-4101C extending from 5,000 feet MSL to 9,000 feet MSL. The
new configuration
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enables activation of restricted airspace to the lower altitude
required for the majority of the using agency's training needs while
maintaining the ability to activate additional restricted airspace for
missions that require higher altitudes.
These changes will accommodate the using agency's requirements
while releasing unneeded restricted airspace for access by other users.
The lateral boundaries of the restricted airspace, the overall vertical
limits, and the activities conducted within the airspace are unchanged.
The Rule
This rule amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part
73 by subdividing the R-4101 at Camp Edwards, MA, into three areas: R-
4101A extending from the surface to but not including 2,500 feet MSL;
R-4101B extending from 2,500 feet MSL to but not including 5,000 feet
MSL; and R-4101C extending from 5,000 feet MSL to 9,000 feet MSL. The
time of designation for R-4101A and B remains the same as currently
designated for R-4101: ``From 0600 to 1800 local time, daily, or other
times as specified by NOTAM issued 48 hours in advance.'' The time of
designation for R-4101C, due to its less frequent utilization, is ``By
NOTAM issued 48 hours in advance.'' The changes are fully contained
within the existing lateral and vertical dimensions of R-4101, and the
activities conducted within the restricted areas are unchanged.
These changes enhance the efficient use of the National Airspace
System by providing for: Activation of the minimum amount of restricted
airspace needed for the specific mission being conducted; releasing
unneeded restricted airspace for access by other users; and, more
clearly informing the public of when to expect activation of the
restricted airspace.
In addition, the modifications do not change the current lateral
boundaries, overall designated altitudes, or activities conducted
within the restricted areas; therefore, I find that notice and public
procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
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.
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
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.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this action of modifying restricted
area R-4101 at Camp Edwards, MA, by vertically subdividing the area
into R-4101A, R-4101B, and R-4101C, qualifies for categorical exclusion
under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and its implementing
regulations at 40 CFR part 1500, and in accordance with FAA Order
1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, paragraph 5-
6.5a, which categorically excludes from further environmental impact
review rulemaking actions that designate or modify classes of airspace
areas, airways, routes, and reporting points (see 14 CFR part 71,
Designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas; Air Traffic
Service Routes; and Reporting Points). This action also qualifies for
FAA categorical exclusion under paragraph 5-6.5d, which categorically
excludes from further environmental impact review ``Modification of the
technical description of special use airspace (SUA) that does not alter
the dimensions, altitudes, or times of designation of the airspace
(such as changes in designation of the controlling or using agency, or
correction of typographical errors).'' As such, this action is not
expected to result in any potentially significant environmental
impacts. A separate categorical exclusion declaration document citing
the applicability of FAA categorical exclusion 5-6.5d was signed on May
21, 2020. In accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 regarding
Extraordinary Circumstances, the FAA has reviewed this action for
factors and circumstances in which a normally categorically excluded
action may have a significant environmental impact requiring further
analysis. The FAA has determined that no extraordinary circumstances
exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment or
environmental impact study.
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(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O.
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.
Sec. 73. 41 [Amended]
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2. Sec. 73.41 is amended as follows:
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R-4101 Camp Edwards, MA [Removed]
R-4101A Camp Edwards, MA [New]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 41[deg]40'52'' N, long.
70[deg]33'07'' W; to lat. 41[deg]41'01'' N, long. 70[deg]33'58'' W;
to lat. 41[deg]41'58'' N, long. 70[deg]34'56'' W; to lat.
41[deg]42'52'' N, long. 70[deg]34'56'' W; to lat. 41[deg]43'52'' N,
long. 70[deg]34'30'' W; to lat. 41[deg]44'30'' N, long.
70[deg]34'14'' W; to lat. 41[deg]45'17'' N, long. 70[deg]34'11'' W;
to lat. 41[deg]45'12'' N, long. 70[deg]33'59'' W; to lat.
41[deg]46'07'' N, long. 70[deg]33'02'' W; to lat. 41[deg]45'18'' N,
long. 70[deg]31'16'' W; to lat. 41[deg]44'37'' N, long.
70[deg]30'40'' W; to lat. 41[deg]44'11'' N, long. 70[deg]29'38'' W;
to lat. 41[deg]43'06'' N, long. 70[deg]30'06'' W; to lat.
41[deg]43'07'' N, long. 70[deg]30'34'' W; to lat. 41[deg]42'45'' N,
long. 70[deg]30'48'' W; to lat. 41[deg]42'38'' N, long.
70[deg]30'31'' W; to lat. 41[deg]41'51'' N, long. 70[deg]30'50'' W;
to lat. 41[deg]41'38'' N, long. 70[deg]31'16'' W; to lat.
41[deg]41'20'' N, long. 70[deg]31'27'' W; to lat. 41[deg]41'18'' N,
long. 70[deg]31'24'' W; to lat. 41[deg]41'06'' N, long.
70[deg]31'52'' W; to the point of beginning.
Designated Altitudes. Surface to but not including 2,500 feet
MSL.
Times of designation. From 0600 to 1800 local time, daily, or
other times as specified by NOTAM issued 48 hours in advance.
Controlling agency. FAA, Boston Approach Control.
Using agency. Commander, U.S. Army Garrison, Camp Edwards, MA.
R-4101B Camp Edwards, MA [New]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 41[deg]40'52'' N, long.
70[deg]33'07'' W; to lat. 41[deg]41'01'' N, long. 70[deg]33'58'' W;
to lat. 41[deg]41'58'' N, long. 70[deg]34'56'' W; to lat.
41[deg]42'52'' N, long. 70[deg]34'56'' W; to lat. 41[deg]43'52'' N,
long. 70[deg]34'30'' W; to lat. 41[deg]44'30'' N, long.
70[deg]34'14'' W; to lat. 41[deg]45'17'' N, long. 70[deg]34'11'' W;
to lat. 41[deg]45'12'' N, long. 70[deg]33'59'' W; to lat.
41[deg]46'07'' N, long. 70[deg]33'02'' W; to lat. 41[deg]45'18'' N,
long. 70[deg]31'16'' W; to lat. 41[deg]44'37'' N, long.
70[deg]30'40'' W; to lat. 41[deg]44'11'' N, long. 70[deg]29'38'' W;
to lat. 41[deg]43'06'' N, long. 70[deg]30'06'' W; to lat.
41[deg]43'07'' N, long. 70[deg]30'34'' W; to lat. 41[deg]42'45'' N,
long. 70[deg]30'48'' W; to lat. 41[deg]42'38'' N, long.
70[deg]30'31'' W; to lat. 41[deg]41'51'' N, long. 70[deg]30'50'' W;
to lat. 41[deg]41'38'' N, long. 70[deg]31'16'' W; to lat.
41[deg]41'20'' N, long. 70[deg]31'27'' W; to lat. 41[deg]41'18'' N,
long. 70[deg]31'24'' W; to lat. 41[deg]41'06'' N, long.
70[deg]31'52'' W; to the point of beginning.
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Designated Altitudes. 2,500 feet MSL to but not including 5,000
feet MSL.
Times of designation. From 0600 to 1800 local time, daily, or
other times as specified by NOTAM issued 48 hours in advance.
Controlling agency. FAA, Boston Approach Control.
Using agency. Commander, U.S. Army Garrison, Camp Edwards, MA.
R-4101C Camp Edwards, MA [New]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 41[deg]40'52'' N, long.
70[deg]33'07'' W; to lat. 41[deg]41'01'' N, long. 70[deg]33'58'' W;
to lat. 41[deg]41'58'' N, long. 70[deg]34'56'' W; to lat.
41[deg]42'52'' N, long. 70[deg]34'56'' W; to lat. 41[deg]43'52'' N,
long. 70[deg]34'30'' W; to lat. 41[deg]44'30'' N, long.
70[deg]34'14'' W; to lat. 41[deg]45'17'' N, long. 70[deg]34'11'' W;
to lat. 41[deg]45'12'' N, long. 70[deg]33'59'' W; to lat.
41[deg]46'07'' N, long. 70[deg]33'02'' W; to lat. 41[deg]45'18'' N,
long. 70[deg]31'16'' W; to lat. 41[deg]44'37'' N, long.
70[deg]30'40'' W; to lat. 41[deg]44'11'' N, long. 70[deg]29'38'' W;
to lat. 41[deg]43'06'' N, long. 70[deg]30'06'' W; to lat.
41[deg]43'07'' N, long. 70[deg]30'34'' W; to lat. 41[deg]42'45'' N,
long. 70[deg]30'48'' W; to lat. 41[deg]42'38'' N, long.
70[deg]30'31'' W; to lat. 41[deg]41'51'' N, long. 70[deg]30'50'' W;
to lat. 41[deg]41'38'' N, long. 70[deg]31'16'' W; to lat.
41[deg]41'20'' N, long. 70[deg]31'27'' W; to lat. 41[deg]41'18'' N,
long. 70[deg]31'24'' W; to lat. 41[deg]41'06'' N, long.
70[deg]31'52'' W; to the point of beginning.
Designated Altitudes. 5,000 feet MSL to 9,000 feet MSL.
Times of designation. By NOTAM issued 48 hours in advance.
Controlling agency. FAA, Boston Approach Control.
Using agency. Commander, U.S. Army Garrison, Camp Edwards, MA.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on August 28, 2020.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2020-19467 Filed 9-15-20; 8:45 am]
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