Airworthiness standards: Special conditions— Restricted areas,

[Federal Register: September 1, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 169)]

[Rules and Regulations]

[Page 47665-47666]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Airspace Docket No. 99-ASO-11]

RIN 2120-AA66

Amend Controlling Agency Title for Restricted Area R-7104, Vieques Island, PR

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This action corrects the title of the controlling agency for Restricted Area R-7104 from ``FAA, San Juan ARTCC,'' to ``FAA, San Juan CERAP.'' This change is required to reflect the proper classification of the San Juan air traffic control facility.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, November 4, 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

The legal description for Restricted Area R-7104 incorrectly identifies the controlling agency as San Juan ARTCC. ``ARTCC'' applies to an FAA ``air route traffic control center'' which performs primarily en route air traffic control functions. The San Juan facility, instead, is a Combined Center/Radar Approach Control (CERAP) facility that performs the combined functions of an en route center and a terminal radar approach control. The proper title of the R-7104 controlling agency is ``San Juan CERAP.''

The Rule

This action amends 14 CFR part 73 by correcting the title of the controlling agency for Restricted Area R-7104, Vieques Island, PR, from ``FAA, San Juan ARTCC,'' to ``FAA, San Juan CERAP.'' This change is necessary to reflect the correct classification and function of that facility.

Since this administrative change will not alter the boundaries, altitudes or time of designation for Restricted Area R-7104, I find that notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.

Section 73.71 of part 73 was republished in FAA Order 7400.8F, dated October 27, 1998.

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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 is a minor administrative change to amend the name of the controlling agency of an existing restricted area. There are no changes 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. 73.71 [Amended]

2. Sec. 73.71 is amended as follows: * * * * *

   R-7104 Vieques Island, PR [Amended]

   By removing the words ``Controlling agency. FAA, San Juan ARTCC,'' and adding the words ``Controlling agency. FAA, San Juan CERAP.'' * * * * *

   Issued in Washington, DC, on August 25, 1999. Reginald C. Matthews, Manager, Airspace and Rules Division.

   [FR Doc. 99-22753Filed8-31-99; 8:45 am]

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