Renaming of Restricted Areas R-6302A, R-6302B, R-6302C, R-6302D, and R-6302E, and Updating the Using Agency, U.S. Army, Commanding General, III Armored Corps and Fort Cavazos, Fort Cavazos, TX, 65595-65597 [2023-20617]
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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. Accordingly, 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 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
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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 14 CFR
part 71 continues to read as follows:
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14 CFR Part 73
[Docket No. FAA–2023–1802; Airspace
Docket No. 23–ASW–13]
RIN 2120–AA66
Renaming of Restricted Areas R–
6302A, R–6302B, R–6302C, R–6302D,
and R–6302E, and Updating the Using
Agency, U.S. Army, Commanding
General, III Armored Corps and Fort
Cavazos, Fort Cavazos, TX
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action is an
administrative change to rename the
location of restricted areas R–6302A, R–
6302B, R–6302C, R–6302D, and R–
6302E and to update the name of the
listed using agency for those restricted
areas. This action partially implements
recommendations of the Commission on
the Naming of Items (Naming
Commission) of the Department of
Defense (DoD) as established by section
370 of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021
National Defense Authorization Act
(NDAA). Additionally, this action
makes minor editorial corrections to the
designated altitudes contained in three
SUMMARY:
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2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO 7400.11H,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 11, 2023, and
effective September 15, 2023, is
amended as follows:
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Paragraph 6011 United States Area
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BARROW, AK (BRW) TO TALKEETNA, AK (TKA) [AMENDED]
Issued in Washington, DC, on September
19, 2023.
Karen L. Chiodini,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations
Group.
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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.
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Barrow, AK (BRW)
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71°16′24.33″
63°54′46.48″
62°25′20.31″
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long.
long.
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156°47′17.22″
150°58′29.25″
150°13′49.23″
150°06′18.90″
of the restricted areas and to the
geographic coordinates of one boundary
point in one of the restricted areas.
These amendments do not affect the
overall restricted area complex
boundaries, operational altitudes, times
of designation, or activities conducted
within the airspace.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November
30, 2023.
ADDRESSES: A copy of this final rule,
and all background material may be
viewed online at www.regulations.gov
using the FAA Docket number.
Electronic retrieval help and guidelines
are available on the website. It is
available 24 hours each day, 365 days
each year.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Colby Abbott, 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 as it updates the
information in the airspace descriptions
of restricted areas R–6302A, R–6302B,
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R–6302C, R–6302D, and R–6302E and
the name of their using agency.
Background
The FY 2021 NDAA directed the DoD
to establish a commission relating to
assigning, modifying, or removing of
names, symbols, displays, monuments,
and paraphernalia to assets of the DoD
that commemorate the Confederate
States of America or any person who
served voluntarily with the Confederate
States of America.1 In January 2023, the
Secretary of Defense directed all DoD
organizations to begin full
implementation of the Naming
Commission’s recommendations. As
approved by the Secretary of Defense,
the name ‘‘Fort Hood, TX’’ is changed
to ‘‘Fort Cavazos, TX’’. Consequently,
this rulemaking action implements the
requisite changes to part 73 by updating
the airspace description titles and using
agencies of restricted areas R–6302A, R–
6302B, R–6302C, R–6302D, and R–
6302E to reflect the new name.
Additionally, in reviewing the Fort
Hood restricted areas complex, the FAA
identified restricted area R–6302A and
the overlapping R–6302E contained the
same 30,000 feet mean sea level (MSL)
altitude in both designated altitudes
descriptions. To correct this altitude
overlap while both restricted areas are
active, the designated altitude
information for R–6302A is being
changed from extending upward from
the surface to 30,000 feet MSL to
extending upward from the surface to,
but not including 30,000 feet MSL. That
will overcome the designated altitudes
overlap issue without impacting the
operations conducted within the
restricted areas when they are active
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individually or collectively. Further, to
keep the designated altitudes ceilings
for two adjacent restricted areas (R–
6302C and R–6302D) to R–6302A
consistent with the changed R–6302A
ceiling, the designated altitudes for R–
6302C and R–6302D are also being
changed to reflect extending upward
from the surface to, but not including
30,000 feet MSL.
Lastly, in the FAA’s review of the R–
6302 restricted areas complex, a
typographical error was identified for
the seventh boundary point listed in the
R–6302E description. When R–6302E
was established (59 FR 43460; Aug. 24,
1994), that boundary point was listed as
latitude 31°09′01″ N, longitude
97°43′31″ W. In 1999, the FAA
published a rule amending R–6302E (64
FR 3623; Jan. 25, 1999) to modify the
western boundary of the restricted area
to no longer extend over R–6302C and
R–6302D. Inadvertently, a typographical
error was made to the seventh boundary
point geographic coordinates on the
eastern boundary of the R–6302E
description that changed the latitude
31°09′01″ N, longitude 97°43′31″ W
coordinates to latitude 31°09′01″ N,
longitude 97°43′01″ W. This action
corrects that typographic error to reflect
the seventh boundary point listed in the
R–6302E description as ‘‘lat. 31°09′01″
N, long. 97°43′31″ W’’.
The Rule
This action amends 14 CFR part 73 by
updating the airspace titles and using
agency information for restricted areas
R–6302A, R–6302B, R–6302C, R–6302D,
and R–6302E by removing the name
‘‘Fort Hood, TX’’ and replacing it with
‘‘Fort Cavazos, TX’’. Additionally, this
action changes the designated altitudes
for R–6302A, R–6302C, and R–6302D
from ‘‘Surface to 30,000 feet MSL’’ to
‘‘Surface to, but not including 30,000
feet MSL’’. Lastly, this action corrects
the seventh boundary point listed for R–
6302E from ‘‘lat. 31°09′01″ N, long.
97°43′01″ W’’ to ‘‘lat. 31°09′01″ N, long.
97°43′31″ W’’.
This action consists of administrative
name changes and minor editorial
corrections only and does not affect the
restricted area complex boundaries,
operational altitudes, times of
designation, or activities conducted
within the airspace. Therefore, notice
and public procedure under 5 U.S.C.
553(b) is unnecessary.
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
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current. It, therefore: (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, 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 making administrative name
changes to the geographic locations of
restricted areas R–6302A, R–6302B, R–
6302C, R–6302D, and R–6302E, which
do not alter the boundaries, altitudes, or
time of designation, qualifies for
categorical exclusion under the National
Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C.
4321 et seq.) 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); and 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). 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.
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In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR part 73 as follows:
PART 73—SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE
1. The authority citation for 14 CFR
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.
§ 73.63
Texas (TX) [Amended]
2. Section 73.63 is amended as
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R–6302A
Fort Hood, TX [Removed]
R–6302B
Fort Hood, TX [Removed]
R–6302C
Fort Hood, TX [Removed]
R–6302D
Fort Hood, TX [Removed]
R–6302E
Fort Hood, TX [Removed]
R–6302A
Fort Cavazos, TX [New]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat.
31°09′01″ N, long. 97°45′01″ W; to lat.
31°10′01″ N, long. 97°48′01″ W; to lat.
31°14′15″ N, long. 97°50′33″ W; to lat.
31°18′25″ N, long. 97°48′48″ W; to lat.
31°18′23″ N, long. 97°45′43″ W; to lat.
31°20′00″ N, long. 97°45′23″ W; to lat.
31°22′09″ N, long. 97°43′27″ W; to lat.
31°22′08″ N, long. 97°41′56″ W; to lat.
31°21′01″ N, long. 97°41′01″ W; to lat.
31°20′01″ N, long. 97°41′01″ W; to lat.
31°14′01″ N, long. 97°33′01″ W; to lat.
31°08′01″ N, long. 97°37′01″ W; to lat.
31°08′01″ N, long. 97°39′01″ W; to lat.
31°10′01″ N, long. 97°41′01″ W; to lat.
31°09′01″ N, long. 97°43′31″ W; to the
point of beginning.
Designated altitudes. Surface to, but
not including 30,000 feet MSL.
Time of designation. Continuous.
Controlling agency. FAA, Houston
ARTCC.
Using agency. U.S. Army,
Commanding General, III Armored
Corps and Fort Cavazos, Fort Cavazos,
TX.
R–6302B
Fort Cavazos, TX [New]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat.
31°14′01″ N, long. 97°33′01″ W; to lat.
31°06′01″ N, long. 97°33′01″ W; to lat.
31°08′01″ N, long. 97°39′01″ W; to lat.
31°08′01″ N, long. 97°37′01″ W; to the
point of beginning.
Designated altitudes. Surface to
11,000 feet MSL.
Time of designation. 1800–0600 local
time, Monday–Saturday; other times by
NOTAM.
Controlling agency. FAA, Houston
ARTCC.
Using agency. U.S. Army,
Commanding General, III Armored
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Corps and Fort Cavazos, Fort Cavazos,
TX.
R–6302C
Fort Cavazos, TX [New]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat.
31°09′01″ N, long. 97°45′01″ W; to lat.
31°09′01″ N, long. 97°55′01″ W; to lat.
31°16′01″ N, long. 97°54′01″ W; to lat.
31°19′01″ N, long. 97°51′01″ W; to lat.
31°18′25″ N, long. 97°48′48″ W; to lat.
31°14′15″ N, long. 97°50′33″ W; to lat.
31°10′01″ N, long. 97°48′01″ W; to the
point of the beginning.
Designated altitudes. Surface to, but
not including 30,000 feet MSL.
Time of designation. 0700–1900 local
time, Monday–Friday; other times by
NOTAM.
Controlling agency. FAA, Houston
ARTCC.
Using agency. U.S. Army,
Commanding General, III Armored
Corps and Fort Cavazos, Fort Cavazos,
TX.
R–6302D
Fort Cavazos, TX [New]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat.
31°18′25″ N, long. 97°48′48″ W; to lat.
31°19′01″ N, long. 97°51′01″ W; to lat.
31°24′01″ N, long. 97°48′01″ W; to lat.
31°23′01″ N, long. 97°43′01″ W; to lat.
31°22′08″ N, long. 97°41′56″ W; to lat.
31°22′09″ N, long. 97°43′27″ W; to lat.
31°20′00″ N, long. 97°45′23″ W; to lat.
31°18′23″ N, long. 97°45′43″ W; to the
point of the beginning.
Designated altitudes. Surface to, but
not including 30,000 feet MSL.
Time of designation. 0700–1900 local
time, Monday–Friday; other times by
NOTAM.
Controlling agency. FAA, Houston
ARTCC.
Using agency. U.S. Army,
Commanding General, III Armored
Corps and Fort Cavazos, Fort Cavazos,
TX.
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R–6302E
Fort Cavazos, TX [New]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat.
31°22′08″ N, long. 97°41′56″ W; to lat.
31°21′01″ N, long. 97°41′01″ W; to lat.
31°20′01″ N, long. 97°41′01″ W; to lat.
31°14′01″ N, long. 97°33′01″ W; to lat.
31°08′01″ N, long. 97°39′01″ W; to lat.
31°10′01″ N, long. 97°41′01″ W; to lat.
31°09′01″ N, long. 97°43′31″ W; to lat.
31°09′01″ N, long. 97°45′01″ W; to lat.
31°10′01″ N, long. 97°48′01″ W; to lat.
31°14′15″ N, long. 97°50′33″ W; to lat.
31°18′25″ N, long. 97°48′48″ W; to lat.
31°18′23″ N, long. 97°45′43″ W; to lat.
31°20′00″ N, long. 97°45′23″ W; to lat.
31°22′09″ N, long. 97°43′27″ W; to the
point of beginning.
Designated altitudes. 30,000 feet MSL
to 45,000 feet MSL.
Times of designation. By NOTAM 48
hours in advance.
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Controlling agency. FAA, Houston
ARTCC.
Using agency. U.S. Army,
Commanding General, III Armored
Corps and Fort Cavazos, Fort Cavazos,
TX.
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19, 2023.
Karen L. Chiodini,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations
Group.
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2. The FAA Air Traffic Organization
Service Area in which the affected
airport is located;
3. The office of Aeronautical
Information Services, 6500 South
MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK
73169 or,
4. The National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA).
For information on the availability of
this material at NARA, email
fr.inspection@nara.gov or go to: https://
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ibr-locations.html.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 97
[Docket No. 31509; Amdt. No. 4080]
Standard Instrument Approach
Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums
and Obstacle Departure Procedures;
Miscellaneous Amendments
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This rule amends, suspends,
or removes 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 for the
safe and efficient use of the navigable
airspace and to promote safe flight
operations under instrument flight rules
at the affected airports.
DATES: This rule is effective September
25, 2023. The compliance date for each
SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums,
and ODP is specified in the amendatory
provisions.
The incorporation by reference of
certain publications listed in the
regulations is approved by the Director
of the Federal Register as of September
25, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Availability of matter
incorporated by reference in the
amendment is as follows:
SUMMARY:
For Examination
1. U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Ops–M30, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, West Bldg., Ground Floor,
Washington, DC 20590–0001;
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All SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and
ODPs are available online free of charge.
Visit the National Flight Data Center
online at nfdc.faa.gov to register.
Additionally, individual SIAP and
Takeoff Minimums and ODP copies may
be obtained from the FAA Air Traffic
Organization Service Area in which the
affected airport is located.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Thomas J. Nichols, Flight Procedures
and Airspace Group, Flight
Technologies and Procedures Division,
Flight Standards Service, Federal
Aviation Administration. Mailing
Address: FAA Mike Monroney
Aeronautical Center, Flight Procedures
and Airspace Group, 6500 South
MacArthur Blvd., STB Annex, Bldg. 26,
Room 217, Oklahoma City, OK 73099.
Telephone: (405) 954–1139.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This rule
amends 14 CFR part 97 by amending the
referenced SIAPs. The complete
regulatory description of each SIAP is
listed on the appropriate FAA Form
8260, as modified by the National Flight
Data Center (NFDC)/Permanent Notice
to Airmen (P–NOTAM), and is
incorporated by reference under 5
U.S.C. 552(a), 1 CFR part 51, and 14
CFR 97.20. The large number of SIAPs,
their complex nature, and the need for
a special format make their verbatim
publication in the Federal Register
expensive and impractical. Further,
airmen do not use the regulatory text of
the SIAPs, but refer to their graphic
depiction on charts printed by
publishers of aeronautical materials.
Thus, the advantages of incorporation
by reference are realized and
publication of the complete description
of each SIAP contained on FAA form
documents is unnecessary. This
amendment provides the affected CFR
sections, and specifies the SIAPs and
Takeoff Minimums and ODPs with their
applicable effective dates. This
amendment also identifies the airport
and its location, the procedure and the
amendment number.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 73
[Docket No. FAA-2023-1802; Airspace Docket No. 23-ASW-13]
RIN 2120-AA66
Renaming of Restricted Areas R-6302A, R-6302B, R-6302C, R-6302D,
and R-6302E, and Updating the Using Agency, U.S. Army, Commanding
General, III Armored Corps and Fort Cavazos, Fort Cavazos, TX
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action is an administrative change to rename the location
of restricted areas R-6302A, R-6302B, R-6302C, R-6302D, and R-6302E and
to update the name of the listed using agency for those restricted
areas. This action partially implements recommendations of the
Commission on the Naming of Items (Naming Commission) of the Department
of Defense (DoD) as established by section 370 of the Fiscal Year (FY)
2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Additionally, this
action makes minor editorial corrections to the designated altitudes
contained in three of the restricted areas and to the geographic
coordinates of one boundary point in one of the restricted areas. These
amendments do not affect the overall restricted area complex
boundaries, operational altitudes, times of designation, or activities
conducted within the airspace.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November 30, 2023.
ADDRESSES: A copy of this final rule, and all background material may
be viewed online at www.regulations.gov using the FAA Docket number.
Electronic retrieval help and guidelines are available on the website.
It is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Abbott, 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 as it updates the information in the airspace descriptions of
restricted areas R-6302A, R-6302B, R-6302C, R-6302D, and R-6302E and
the name of their using agency.
Background
The FY 2021 NDAA directed the DoD to establish a commission
relating to assigning, modifying, or removing of names, symbols,
displays, monuments, and paraphernalia to assets of the DoD that
commemorate the Confederate States of America or any person who served
voluntarily with the Confederate States of America.\1\ In January 2023,
the Secretary of Defense directed all DoD organizations to begin full
implementation of the Naming Commission's recommendations. As approved
by the Secretary of Defense, the name ``Fort Hood, TX'' is changed to
``Fort Cavazos, TX''. Consequently, this rulemaking action implements
the requisite changes to part 73 by updating the airspace description
titles and using agencies of restricted areas R-6302A, R-6302B, R-
6302C, R-6302D, and R-6302E to reflect the new name.
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Additionally, in reviewing the Fort Hood restricted areas complex,
the FAA identified restricted area R-6302A and the overlapping R-6302E
contained the same 30,000 feet mean sea level (MSL) altitude in both
designated altitudes descriptions. To correct this altitude overlap
while both restricted areas are active, the designated altitude
information for R-6302A is being changed from extending upward from the
surface to 30,000 feet MSL to extending upward from the surface to, but
not including 30,000 feet MSL. That will overcome the designated
altitudes overlap issue without impacting the operations conducted
within the restricted areas when they are active
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individually or collectively. Further, to keep the designated altitudes
ceilings for two adjacent restricted areas (R-6302C and R-6302D) to R-
6302A consistent with the changed R-6302A ceiling, the designated
altitudes for R-6302C and R-6302D are also being changed to reflect
extending upward from the surface to, but not including 30,000 feet
MSL.
Lastly, in the FAA's review of the R-6302 restricted areas complex,
a typographical error was identified for the seventh boundary point
listed in the R-6302E description. When R-6302E was established (59 FR
43460; Aug. 24, 1994), that boundary point was listed as latitude
31[deg]09'01'' N, longitude 97[deg]43'31'' W. In 1999, the FAA
published a rule amending R-6302E (64 FR 3623; Jan. 25, 1999) to modify
the western boundary of the restricted area to no longer extend over R-
6302C and R-6302D. Inadvertently, a typographical error was made to the
seventh boundary point geographic coordinates on the eastern boundary
of the R-6302E description that changed the latitude 31[deg]09'01'' N,
longitude 97[deg]43'31'' W coordinates to latitude 31[deg]09'01'' N,
longitude 97[deg]43'01'' W. This action corrects that typographic error
to reflect the seventh boundary point listed in the R-6302E description
as ``lat. 31[deg]09'01'' N, long. 97[deg]43'31'' W''.
The Rule
This action amends 14 CFR part 73 by updating the airspace titles
and using agency information for restricted areas R-6302A, R-6302B, R-
6302C, R-6302D, and R-6302E by removing the name ``Fort Hood, TX'' and
replacing it with ``Fort Cavazos, TX''. Additionally, this action
changes the designated altitudes for R-6302A, R-6302C, and R-6302D from
``Surface to 30,000 feet MSL'' to ``Surface to, but not including
30,000 feet MSL''. Lastly, this action corrects the seventh boundary
point listed for R-6302E from ``lat. 31[deg]09'01'' N, long.
97[deg]43'01'' W'' to ``lat. 31[deg]09'01'' N, long. 97[deg]43'31''
W''.
This action consists of administrative name changes and minor
editorial corrections only and does not affect the restricted area
complex boundaries, operational altitudes, times of designation, or
activities conducted within the airspace. Therefore, notice and public
procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) is unnecessary.
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.
It, therefore: (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, 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 making administrative
name changes to the geographic locations of restricted areas R-6302A,
R-6302B, R-6302C, R-6302D, and R-6302E, which do not alter the
boundaries, altitudes, or time of designation, qualifies for
categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) 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); and 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). 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.
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 14 CFR 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. 73.63 Texas (TX) [Amended]
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2. Section 73.63 is amended as follows:
R-6302A Fort Hood, TX [Removed]
R-6302B Fort Hood, TX [Removed]
R-6302C Fort Hood, TX [Removed]
R-6302D Fort Hood, TX [Removed]
R-6302E Fort Hood, TX [Removed]
R-6302A Fort Cavazos, TX [New]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 31[deg]09'01'' N, long.
97[deg]45'01'' W; to lat. 31[deg]10'01'' N, long. 97[deg]48'01'' W; to
lat. 31[deg]14'15'' N, long. 97[deg]50'33'' W; to lat. 31[deg]18'25''
N, long. 97[deg]48'48'' W; to lat. 31[deg]18'23'' N, long.
97[deg]45'43'' W; to lat. 31[deg]20'00'' N, long. 97[deg]45'23'' W; to
lat. 31[deg]22'09'' N, long. 97[deg]43'27'' W; to lat. 31[deg]22'08''
N, long. 97[deg]41'56'' W; to lat. 31[deg]21'01'' N, long.
97[deg]41'01'' W; to lat. 31[deg]20'01'' N, long. 97[deg]41'01'' W; to
lat. 31[deg]14'01'' N, long. 97[deg]33'01'' W; to lat. 31[deg]08'01''
N, long. 97[deg]37'01'' W; to lat. 31[deg]08'01'' N, long.
97[deg]39'01'' W; to lat. 31[deg]10'01'' N, long. 97[deg]41'01'' W; to
lat. 31[deg]09'01'' N, long. 97[deg]43'31'' W; to the point of
beginning.
Designated altitudes. Surface to, but not including 30,000 feet
MSL.
Time of designation. Continuous.
Controlling agency. FAA, Houston ARTCC.
Using agency. U.S. Army, Commanding General, III Armored Corps and
Fort Cavazos, Fort Cavazos, TX.
R-6302B Fort Cavazos, TX [New]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 31[deg]14'01'' N, long.
97[deg]33'01'' W; to lat. 31[deg]06'01'' N, long. 97[deg]33'01'' W; to
lat. 31[deg]08'01'' N, long. 97[deg]39'01'' W; to lat. 31[deg]08'01''
N, long. 97[deg]37'01'' W; to the point of beginning.
Designated altitudes. Surface to 11,000 feet MSL.
Time of designation. 1800-0600 local time, Monday-Saturday; other
times by NOTAM.
Controlling agency. FAA, Houston ARTCC.
Using agency. U.S. Army, Commanding General, III Armored
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Corps and Fort Cavazos, Fort Cavazos, TX.
R-6302C Fort Cavazos, TX [New]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 31[deg]09'01'' N, long.
97[deg]45'01'' W; to lat. 31[deg]09'01'' N, long. 97[deg]55'01'' W; to
lat. 31[deg]16'01'' N, long. 97[deg]54'01'' W; to lat. 31[deg]19'01''
N, long. 97[deg]51'01'' W; to lat. 31[deg]18'25'' N, long.
97[deg]48'48'' W; to lat. 31[deg]14'15'' N, long. 97[deg]50'33'' W; to
lat. 31[deg]10'01'' N, long. 97[deg]48'01'' W; to the point of the
beginning.
Designated altitudes. Surface to, but not including 30,000 feet
MSL.
Time of designation. 0700-1900 local time, Monday-Friday; other
times by NOTAM.
Controlling agency. FAA, Houston ARTCC.
Using agency. U.S. Army, Commanding General, III Armored Corps and
Fort Cavazos, Fort Cavazos, TX.
R-6302D Fort Cavazos, TX [New]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 31[deg]18'25'' N, long.
97[deg]48'48'' W; to lat. 31[deg]19'01'' N, long. 97[deg]51'01'' W; to
lat. 31[deg]24'01'' N, long. 97[deg]48'01'' W; to lat. 31[deg]23'01''
N, long. 97[deg]43'01'' W; to lat. 31[deg]22'08'' N, long.
97[deg]41'56'' W; to lat. 31[deg]22'09'' N, long. 97[deg]43'27'' W; to
lat. 31[deg]20'00'' N, long. 97[deg]45'23'' W; to lat. 31[deg]18'23''
N, long. 97[deg]45'43'' W; to the point of the beginning.
Designated altitudes. Surface to, but not including 30,000 feet
MSL.
Time of designation. 0700-1900 local time, Monday-Friday; other
times by NOTAM.
Controlling agency. FAA, Houston ARTCC.
Using agency. U.S. Army, Commanding General, III Armored Corps and
Fort Cavazos, Fort Cavazos, TX.
R-6302E Fort Cavazos, TX [New]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 31[deg]22'08'' N, long.
97[deg]41'56'' W; to lat. 31[deg]21'01'' N, long. 97[deg]41'01'' W; to
lat. 31[deg]20'01'' N, long. 97[deg]41'01'' W; to lat. 31[deg]14'01''
N, long. 97[deg]33'01'' W; to lat. 31[deg]08'01'' N, long.
97[deg]39'01'' W; to lat. 31[deg]10'01'' N, long. 97[deg]41'01'' W; to
lat. 31[deg]09'01'' N, long. 97[deg]43'31'' W; to lat. 31[deg]09'01''
N, long. 97[deg]45'01'' W; to lat. 31[deg]10'01'' N, long.
97[deg]48'01'' W; to lat. 31[deg]14'15'' N, long. 97[deg]50'33'' W; to
lat. 31[deg]18'25'' N, long. 97[deg]48'48'' W; to lat. 31[deg]18'23''
N, long. 97[deg]45'43'' W; to lat. 31[deg]20'00'' N, long.
97[deg]45'23'' W; to lat. 31[deg]22'09'' N, long. 97[deg]43'27'' W; to
the point of beginning.
Designated altitudes. 30,000 feet MSL to 45,000 feet MSL.
Times of designation. By NOTAM 48 hours in advance.
Controlling agency. FAA, Houston ARTCC.
Using agency. U.S. Army, Commanding General, III Armored Corps and
Fort Cavazos, Fort Cavazos, TX.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on September 19, 2023.
Karen L. Chiodini,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2023-20617 Filed 9-22-23; 8:45 am]
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