[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] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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,'' [[Page 4141]] 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] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P