[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 163 (Wednesday, August 23, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 43708-43709]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-20840]




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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 73

[Airspace Docket No. 95-AGL-7]


Alteration of R-3403A and Revocation of Restricted Area R-3403C, 
Jefferson Proving Ground, IN

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action removes Restricted Area R-3403C Jefferson Proving 
Ground, IN. As a result of the annual restricted area review, the 
Department of the Army has determined that there is no longer a 
requirement for a separate continuous use restricted area. 
Additionally, R-3403A is being amended to remove reference to R-3403C.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, November 9, 1995.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jim Robinson, Military Operations Program Office (ATM-420), Office of 
Air Traffic System Management, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 493-
4050.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

The Rule

    This amendment to part 73 of the Federal Aviation Regulations 
removes Restricted Area R-3403C, Jefferson 

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Proving Ground, IN. As a result of the annual restricted area review, 
the Department of the Army has determined there is no longer an 
appropriate mission for R-3403C. This area is completed contained 
within the lateral and vertical boundaries of R-3403A. This action 
returns use of this airspace for civil aviation activities when R-3403A 
is inactive. Additionally, this action amends the legal description of 
R-3403A by removing reference to R-3403C. I find that notice and public 
procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary because this action is 
a minor technical amendment in which the public is not particularly 
interested. Section 73.34 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 removes special use airspace. 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 (NEPA).

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. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 
FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389; 14 CFR 11.69.


Sec. 73.34  [Amended]

    2. Section 73.34 is amended as follows:

R-3403A Jefferson Proving Ground, IN [Amended]

    By removing, under boundaries, the words ``excluding that airspace 
designated as R-3403C when activated.''

R-3403C Jefferson Proving Ground, IN [Removed]

    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 14, 1995.
Harold W. Becker,
Manager, Airspace-Rules and Aeronautical Information Division.
[FR Doc. 95-20840 Filed 8-22-95; 8:45 am]
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