[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 201 (Wednesday, October 16, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 53852]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-26323]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 73

[Airspace Docket No. 96-AAL-20]
RIN: 2120-AA66


Change Using Agency for Restricted Areas 2202 (R-2202), Big 
Delta, AK; R-2203, Eagle River, AK; R-2205, Yukon, AK; and R-2211, 
Blair Lakes, AK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action changes the using agency for Restricted Areas 2202 
(R-2202), Big Delta, AK; R-2203, Eagle River, AK; R-2205, Yukon, AK; 
and R-2211, Blair Lakes, AK. In addition, this action changes the name 
of R-2205 from Yukon, AK, to Stuart Creek, AK.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, December 5, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ken McElroy, Airspace and Rules Division, ATA-400, Office of Air 
Traffic Airspace Management, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 267-
8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    As a result of a recent review of restricted airspace in Alaska, 
the U.S. military requested that the FAA take action to change the 
using agencies for restricted areas to reflect the current chain-of-
command. Additionally, this action changes the present name of R-2205, 
Yukon, AK, to Stuart Creek, AK. This change in name is a better 
reflection of the restricted area's location.

The Amendment

    This amendment to Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations part 
73 (14 CFR part 73) changes the using agency for R-2202, Big Delta, AK; 
R-2203, Eagle River, AK; R-2205 Yukon, AK; and R-2211, Blair Lakes, AK. 
Additionally this action changes the present name of R-2205, Yukon, AK, 
to Stuart Creek, AK. There are no other changes effecting these 
restricted areas, including no changes to the boundaries, altitudes, 
times of designation, or activities conducted within the restricted 
areas.
    Since this action simply changes the published using agency of 
certain restricted areas, and changes the name of R-2205, the FAA finds 
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 
would not be particularly interested. Section 73.22 of part 73 of the 
Federal Aviation Regulations was republished in FAA Order 7400.8D dated 
July 11, 1996.

Environmental Review

    This action is a minor administrative change amending the published 
using agency of certain restricted areas and changing the name of R-
2205. There are no changes to air traffic control procedures or routes 
as a result of this action. 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. 73.22  [Amended]

    2. Section 73.22 is amended as follows:

R-2202A Big Delta, AK [Amended]

    By removing the present using agency and substituting the 
following:

    ``Using agency. U.S. Army, Commander, Cold Regions Test 
Activity, Fort Greely, AK.''

R-2202C Big Delta, AK [Amended]

    By removing the present using agency and substituting the 
following:

    ``Using agency, U.S. Army, Commander, Cold Regions Test 
Activity, Fort Greely, AK.''

R-2203A Eagle River, AK [Amended]

    By removing the present using agency and substituting the 
following:

    ``Using agency. U.S. Army, Commander, Fort Richardson, AK.''

R-2203B Eagle River, AK [Amended]

    By removing the present using agency and substituting the 
following:

    ``Using agency, U.S. Army, Commander, Fort Richardson, AK.''

R-2203C Eagle River, AK [Amended]

    By removing the present using agency and substituting the 
following:

    `Using agency, U.S. Army, Commander, Fort Richardson, AK.''

R-2205 Yukon, AK [Amended]

    By removing the present name and using agency and substituting the 
following:

    ``R-2205 Stuart Creek, AK.''
    ``Using agency. U.S. Army, Commander, Fort Richardson, AK.''

R-2211 Blair Lakes, AK [Amended]

    By removing the present using agency and substituting the 
following:

    ``Using agency. U.S. Air Force, 345th Fighting Wing, Eielson 
AFB, AK.''

    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 7, 1996.
Jeff Griffith,
Program Director for Air Traffic Airspace Management.
[FR Doc. 96-26323 Filed 10-15-96; 8:45 am]
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