82 FR 123 pgs. 29229-29230 - Amendment of Multiple Restricted Areas; Townsend, GA
Type: RULEVolume: 82Number: 123Pages: 29229 - 29230
Pages: 29229, 29230Docket number: [Docket No. FAA-2017-0585; Airspace Docket No. 17-ASO-13]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2017-13456 Filed 6-27-17; 8:45 am]
Agency: Transportation Department
Sub Agency: Federal Aviation Administration
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 73
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0585; Airspace Docket No. 17-ASO-13]
Amendment of Multiple Restricted Areas; Townsend, GA
AGENCY:
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION:
Final rule.
SUMMARY:
This action updates the using agency information for restricted areas R-3007A, R-3007B, R-3007C, and R-3007D, Townsend, GA. This is an administrative change to reflect the current organization tasked with using agency responsibilities for the restricted areas. It does not affect the boundaries, designated altitudes, time of designation or activities conducted within the restricted areas.
DATES:
Effective date: 0901 UTC, October 12, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sean Hook, Airspace Policy Group, Office of Airspace Services, 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 using agency for restricted areas R-3007A, R-3007B, R-3007C, and R-3007D, Townsend, GA, to reflect the current organization responsible for the restricted areas.
The Rule
This rule amends title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 73 by updating the using agency name for restricted areas R-3007A, R-3007B, R-3007C, and R-3007D, Townsend, GA, by removing the words "ANG, Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center, GA" and adding the words "USMC, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, SC." The name change reflects the current organization assigned using agency responsibilities for the restricted areas. This is an administrative change that does not affect the boundaries, designated altitudes, or activities conducted within the restricted areas; therefore, 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
[top] The FAA has determined that this action of updating the using agency information for restricted areas R-3007A, R-3007B, R-3007C, and R-3007D, Townsend, GA qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
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
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.
§?73.30 [Amended]
2. §?73.30 is amended as follows:
R-3007A Townsend, GA [Amended]
By removing "Using agency. ANG, Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center, GA," and adding in its place "Using agency. USMC, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, SC."
R-3007B Townsend, GA [Amended]
By removing "Using agency. ANG, Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center, GA," and adding in its place "Using agency. USMC, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, SC."
R-3007C Townsend, GA [Amended]
By removing "Using agency. ANG, Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center, GA," and adding in its place "Using agency. USMC, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, SC."
R-3007D Townsend, GA [Amended]
By removing "Using agency. ANG, Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center, GA," and adding in its place "Using agency. USMC, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, SC."
Issued in Washington, DC, on June 21, 2017.
Rodger A. Dean, Jr.,
Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
[FR Doc. 2017-13456 Filed 6-27-17; 8:45 am]
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