[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 183 (Thursday, September 21, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 48889-48890]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-23429]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 73

[Airspace Docket No. 95-ASO-6]


Amendment of Restricted Areas R-3702A and R-3702B, Fort Campbell, 
KY

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action changes the altitude that defines the internal 
vertical subdivision between Restricted Areas R-3702A and R-3702B, Fort 
Campbell, KY, in order to efficiently utilize the airspace.
    Restricted Area R-3702C is not affected by this action.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, November 9, 1995.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Military Operations 
Program Office (ATM-420), Office of Air Traffic System Management, 
Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-9361.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Rule

    This amendment to part 73 of the Federal Aviation Regulations 
changes the designated altitudes that divide Restricted Areas R-3702A 
and R-3702B, Fort Campbell, KY. Currently, R-3702A extends from the 
surface to 16,000 feet above mean sea level (MSL). R-3702B overlies R-
3702A and extends from 16,000 feet MSL to Flight Level 220 (FL 220). 
The using agency frequently conducts activities within R-3702A that 
require restricted airspace only up to 6,000 feet MSL. However, due to 
the current configuration of the areas, airspace is actually restricted 
up to 16,000 feet MSL whenever R-3702A is activated. This amendment 
lowers the dividing line between R-3702A and R-3702B from 16,000 feet 
MSL to 6,000 feet MSL. This change enables the using agency to 
accomplish its mission while improving the capability to activate only 
the minimum amount of restricted 

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airspace necessary for that mission. There is no change to the lateral 
boundaries, times of use, or activities conducted in R-3702A and R-
3702B. R-3702C, which overlies R-3702B, is unaffected by this 
amendment. This amendment affects only the internal subdivision of 
existing restricted areas and enhances efficient airspace utilization. 
Therefore, I find that notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 
553(b) are unnecessary because this action is a minor amendment in 
which the public would not be particularly interested. Section 73.37 of 
part 73 of the Federal Aviation Regulations was republished in FAA 
Order 7400.8C dated June 29, 1995.
    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 internal subdivision of existing restricted 
airspace and does not affect the lateral boundaries, times of use, or 
activities conducted within the restricted airspace. As a result, there 
are no changes to air traffic control procedures or routes. Therefore, 
this action is not subject to environmental assessments and procedures 
under FAA Order 1050.1D, ``Policies and Procedures for Considering 
Environmental Impacts,'' and the National Environmental Policy Act.

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. 73.37  [Amended]

    2. R-3702A Fort Campbell, KY [Amended].
    By removing the current ``Designated altitudes. Surface to 16,000 
feet MSL'' and substituting the following:
    ``Designated altitudes. Surface to 6,000 feet MSL.''
    3. R-3702B Fort Campbell, KY [Amended].
    By removing the current ``Designated altitudes. 16,000 feet MSL and 
including FL 220'' and substituting the following:
    ``Designated altitudes. 6,000 feet MSL to FL 220.''

    Issued in Washington, DC, on September 8, 1995.
Harold W. Becker,
Manager, Airspace--Rules and Aeronautical Information Division.
[FR Doc. 95-23429 Filed 9-20-95; 8:45 am]
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