[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 19 (Wednesday, January 29, 1997)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 4140-4141]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-2241]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 73

[Airspace Docket No. 96-ASO-31]
RIN 2120-AA66


Change Controlling Agency for Restricted Areas 2905A (R-2905A) 
and R-2905B, Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), FL

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action changes the designated controlling agency for 
Restricted Areas R-2905A and R-2905B, Tyndall AFB, FL, from ``FAA, 
Jacksonville ARTCC'' to ``Tyndall Radar Approach Control.''

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, March 27, 1997.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, 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

    Restricted Areas R-2905A and R-2905B lie within the confines of 
airspace delegated to Tyndall Radar Approach Control. It is necessary 
to change the designated controlling agency to reflect current airspace 
areas of responsibility.

The Amendment

    This amendment to part 73 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 
CFR part 73) changes the designated controlling agency for R-2905A and 
R-2905B, Tyndall AFB, FL, from ``FAA, Jacksonville ARTCC'' to ``Tyndall 
Radar Approach Control.''
    Since this action simply changes the published controlling agency, 
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 73.29 of 
part 73 of the Federal Aviation Regulations was republished in FAA 
Order 7400.8D dated July 11, 1996.
    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. 
Therefore, this regulation: (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 is a minor administrative change amending the published 
controlling agency for Restricted Areas R-2905A and R-2905B. There are 
no changes to air traffic control procedures or routes as a result of 
this action. Also, there are no changes to the dimensions of type of 
activity conducted in these areas 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,''

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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. 73.29  [Amended]

    2. Section 73.53 is amended as follows:

R-2905A Tyndall AFB, FL [Amended]

    By removing the current controlling agency and substituting the 
following:
    ``Controlling agency. Tyndall Radar Approach Control.''

R-2905B Tyndall AFB, FL [Amended]

    By removing the current controlling agency and substituting the 
following:
    ``Controlling agency. Tyndall Radar Approach Control.''

    Issued in Washington, DC, on January 22, 1997.
Jeff Griffith,
Program Director for Air Traffic Airspace Management.
[FR Doc. 97-2241 Filed 1-28-97; 8:45 am]
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