[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 183 (Thursday, September 21, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 48889]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-23430]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 73

[Airspace Docket No. 95-ASO-12]


Amendment of Restricted Area R-3004, Fort Gordon, GA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action lowers the upper limit of Restricted Area R-3004, 
Fort Gordon, GA, from 17,000 feet mean sea level (MSL) to 16,000 feet 
MSL. The using agency has determined that there is no longer a 
requirement for restricted airspace above 16,000 feet MSL at this 
location.

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 
reduces the size of Restricted Area R-3004 at Fort Gordon, GA, by 
lowering the upper limit of the restricted area from 17,000 feet above 
MSL to 16,000 feet MSL. Based on a review of area utilization and 
projected requirements, the using agency determined that there is no 
longer a need for restricted airspace above 16,000 feet MSL in R-3004. 
This action will not change the current lateral boundaries, time of 
designation, or activities conducted in R-3004. 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 73.30 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. 73.30  [Amended]

    2. R-3004 Fort Gordon, GA [Amended].
    By removing the current ``Designated altitudes. Surface to 17,000 
feet MSL'' and substituting the following:
    ``Designated altitudes. Surface to 16,000 feet MSL.''

    Issued in Washington, DC, on September 8, 1995.
Harold W. Becker,
Manager, Airspace-Rules and Aeronautical Information Division.
[FR Doc. 95-23430 Filed 9-20-95; 8:45 am]
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