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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 73

[Airspace Docket No. 94-ASW-12]

 

Change Time of Designation for Restricted Areas R-5103A, B, C, 
and D; McGregor, NM

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends the time of designation for Restricted 
Areas R-5103A, B, C, and D, McGregor, NM. The U.S. Army has determined 
that the present published time of designation for the restricted areas 
does not accurately reflect their actual times of use. This action 
lessens the burden on the public by amending the published time of 
designation to reflect limited weekend activity in these areas by the 
military.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, February 2, 1995.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Riley, Military Operations 
Program Office (ATM-420), Office of Air Traffic System Management, 
Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-7130.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Rule

    This amendment to part 73 of the Federal Aviation Regulations 
amends the time of designation for Restricted Areas R-5103A, B, C, and 
D, McGregor, NM, from ``0700-2000 local time; other times by NOTAM'' to 
``0700-2000 local time Monday-Friday; other times by NOTAM.'' Following 
a review of its special use airspace the U.S. Army, Fort Bliss, TX, 
determined that it has a continuing requirement for the restricted 
areas; however, the current published time of designation does not 
accurately reflect the time the airspace is required for military use. 
This action amends the published time of the restricted areas but does 
not change the existing boundaries or the types of activities currently 
conducted within R-5103A, B, C, or D. Because this action is a minor 
technical amendment in which the public is not particularly interested, 
I find that notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are 
unnecessary. Sec. 73.51 of part 73 of the Federal Aviation Regulations 
was republished in FAA Order 7400.8B dated March 9, 1994.
    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 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 reduces the time of designation of the restricted 
areas. Accordingly, this action is not subject to environmental 
assessments and procedures as set forth in FAA Order 1050.1D, 
``Policies and Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts.''

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--[AMENDED]

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

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. app. 1348(a), 1354(a), 1510, 1522; E.O. 
10854; 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389; 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 
14 CFR 11.69.


Sec.  73.51  [Amended]

    2. Section 73.51 is amended as follows:

R-5103A McGregor, NM--[Amended]

    By removing the current ``Time of designation. 0700-2000 local 
time; other times by NOTAM.'' and substituting the following: ``Time 
of designation. 0700-2000 local time, Monday-Friday, other times by 
NOTAM.''

R-5103B McGregor, NM--[Amended]

    By removing the current ``Time of designation. 0700-2000 local 
time; other times by NOTAM.'' and substituting the following: ``Time 
of designation. 0700-2000 local time, Monday-Friday, other times by 
NOTAM.''

R-5103C McGregor, NM--[Amended]

    By removing the current ``Time of designation. 0700-2000 local 
time; other times by NOTAM.'' and substituting the following: ``Time 
of designation. 0700-2000 local time, Monday-Friday, other times by 
NOTAM.''

R-5103D McGregor, NM--[Amended]

    By removing the current ``Time of designation. 0700-2000 local 
time; other times by NOTAM.'' and substituting the following: ``Time 
of designation. 0700-2000 local time, Monday-Friday, other times by 
NOTAM.''

    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 25, 1994.
Harold W. Becker,
Manager, Airspace-Rules and Aeronautical Information Division.
[FR Doc. 94-27289 Filed 11-2-94; 8:45 am]
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