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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 73

[Airspace Docket No. 94-ASW-13]

 

Amendment to Time of Designation for Restricted Areas R-2403 A 
and B; Little Rock, AR

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends the times of designation for Restricted 
Areas R-2403 A and B, Little Rock, AR. The U.S. Army has determined 
that the present published times of designation for the restricted 
areas do not accurately reflect their actual times of use.

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 times of designation for Restricted Areas R-2403 A and B, 
Little Rock, AR, respectively from ``May 1 through August 31, daily 
0700-2100 local, other times by NOTAM,'' and ``September 1 through 
April 30, Saturday 0700-2100 local and Sunday 0700-1700 local, other 
times by NOTAM.'' to ``by NOTAM 24 hours in advance.'' Following a 
review of its special use airspace, the U.S. Army, Camp Robinson Joint 
Air Space Committee, determined that it has a continuing requirement 
for the restricted areas; however, the current published times of 
designation do not accurately reflect the time the airspace is required 
for military use. This action amends the published times for the 
restricted areas to reflect actual use and to provide more lead time 
notification via NOTAM 24 hours prior to activation. It does not change 
the existing boundaries, or the type of activities currently conducted 
within R-2403 A and B. 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. 
Section 73.24 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 amends the times of designation of the restricted 
areas. It does not change the existing boundaries, or the type of 
activities currently conducted within R-2403 A and B. 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. 73.24   [Amended]

    2. Section 73.24 is amended as follows:

R-2403A  Little Rock, AR [Amended]

    By removing ``Time of designation. May 1 through August 31, 
daily 0700-2100 local, other times by NOTAM. September 1 through 
April 30, Saturday 0700-2100 local and Sunday 0700-1700 local, other 
times by NOTAM.'' and substituting the following: ``Time of 
designation. By NOTAM 24 hours in advance.''

R-2403B  Little Rock, AR [Amended]

    By removing ``Time of designation. May 1 through August 31, 
daily 0700-2100 local, other times by NOTAM. September 1 through 
April 30, Saturday 0700-2100 local and Sunday 0700-1700 local, other 
times by NOTAM.'' and substituting the following: ``Time of 
designation. By NOTAM 24 hours in advance.''

    Issued in Washington, DC, on November 4, 1994.
Harold W. Becker,
Manager, Airspace-Rules and Aeronautical Information Division.
[FR Doc. 94-28282 Filed 11-15-94; 8:45 am]
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