Airworthiness directives: Restricted areas,

[Federal Register: November 5, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 214)]

[Rules and Regulations]

[Page 60339]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Airspace Docket No. 99-AEA-12]

RIN 2120-AA66

Change Name of Using Agency for Restricted Area R-5203; Oswego, NY

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This action changes the name of the using agency for Restricted Area R-5203; Oswego, NY, from ``Air National Guard, Northeast Air Defense Sector/DOS, Rome, NY,'' to ``Air National Guard, 174th Fighter Wing, Hancock Field, NY.'' This change is required due to a realignment of responsibilities within the Air National Guard.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, December 30, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Airspace and Rules Division, ATA-400, Office of Air Traffic Airspace Management, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 267-8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

As a result of a realignment of responsibilities within the Air National Guard, the using agency for Restricted Area R-5203 is being changed from the Northeast Air Defense Sector, Rome, NY, to the 174th Fighter Wing, Hancock Field, NY. The Air National Guard requested this change to facilitate more efficient scheduling of the restricted area.

The Rule

This action amends 14 CFR part 73 by changing the using agency for Restricted Area R-5203, Oswego, NY, from ``Air National Guard, Northeast Air Defense Sector/DOS, Rome, NY,'' to ``Air National Guard, 174th Fighter Wing, Hancock Field, NY.''

Since this administrative change will not alter the boundaries, altitudes, or time of designation for R-5203 or the activities conducted therein; I find that notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.

Section 73.52 of part 73 was republished in FAA Order 7400.8G, dated September 1, 1999.

The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under 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 will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

This action involves a minor administrative change to amend the name of the using agency of an existing restricted area. There are no changes to the dimensions of the restricted area, or to air traffic control procedures or routes as a result of this action. Therefore, this action is not subject to environmental assessments and procedures in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1D, ``Policies and Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts,'' and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73

Airspace, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 73, as follows:

PART 73--SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE

1. The authority citation for part 73 continues to read as follows:

   Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.

   Sec. 73.52 [Amended]

2. Sec. 73.52 is amended as follows: * * * * *

   R-5203 Oswego, NY [Amended]

   By removing ``Using agency. Air National Guard, Northeast Air Defense Sector/DOS, Rome, NY,'' and adding ``Using agency. Air National Guard, 174th Fighter Wing, Hancock Field, NY.'' * * * * *

   Issued in Washington, DC, on October 28, 1999. Paul Gallant, Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules Division.

   [FR Doc. 99-29040Filed11-4-99; 8:45 am]

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