[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 70 (Friday, April 11, 1997)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 17699]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-9416]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Airspace Docket No. 96-ANM-21]
RIN 2120-AA66


Establishment of Temporary Restricted Area R-3203D; Orchard, ID

Agency: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

Action: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes a temporary Restricted Area 3203D (R-
3203D) at Orchard, ID, for the period June 1-22, 1997. The Idaho Army 
National Guard has requested the establishment of this temporary area 
to provide essential ground maneuvering space needed to meet its 
increased annual training requirements. This temporary area is 
established adjacent to existing Restricted Area 3203A (R-3203A).

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, June 1, 1997.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bil Nelson, 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:

History

    On December 5, 1996, the FAA proposed to establish a temporary 
restricted area, R-3203D, at Orchard, ID, from June 1-22, 1997, to 
provide essential ground maneuvering space needed to meet its increased 
annual training requirements (61 FR 64495). Interested parties were 
invited to participate in this rulemaking proceeding by submitting 
written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments objecting to 
the proposal were received. Except for editorial changes, this 
amendment is the same as that proposed in the Notice.
    The coordinates for this airspace docket are based on North 
American Datum 83. Section 73.32 of part 73 was republished in FAA 
Order 7400.8D dated July 11, 1996.

The Rule

    This amendment to part 73 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 
CFR part 73) temporarily establishes R-3203D at Orchard, ID. R-3203D is 
adjacent to the existing R-3203A. R-3203D provides additional ground 
maneuvering space needed by the Idaho Army National Guard to satisfy 
its annual training requirements. The restricted area will be in effect 
for the period June 1-22, 1997. Expansion in the number of gun 
batteries assigned to Field Artillery units, along with requirements 
that each assigned battery accomplish several moves per day to 
different surface firing points, has created the need to temporarily 
expand the available restricted airspace to provide for more effective 
training. All artillery firing is directed into existing impact areas 
located approximately in the center of R-3203A. R-3203D provides 
protected airspace to contain the projectiles during flight between the 
surface firing point and entry into the existing R-3203A. In addition, 
R-3203D will be released to the FAA for public use during periods it is 
not required for military training.
    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

    The Idaho Army National Guard; Engineering Idaho Army National 
Guard; United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land 
Management; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; and Idaho Departments 
of Agriculture, Commerce, Employment, Lands and Parks, and Recreation 
performed an environmental impact statement (EIS), and issued a finding 
of no significant impact (FONSI) upon the environment. The FAA adopts 
the U.S. Army FONSI on the basis of the conclusions contained in the 
EIS.
    Use of the subject area is consistent with existing national 
environmental policies and objectives as set forth in Section 101(a) of 
the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and would not 
significantly affect the quality of the human environment or otherwise 
include a condition requiring consultation pursuant to Section 102(2) 
of NEPA.

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. 73.32  [Amended]

    2. Section 73.32 is amended as follows:
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R-3203D Orchard Training Area, ID [New]

Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 43 deg.14'00'' N., long. 
116 deg.16'30'' W.; to lat. 43 deg.17'51'' N., long. 116 deg.16'25'' 
W.; to lat. 43 deg.19'02'' N., long. 116 deg.14'45'' W.; to lat. 
43 deg.19'02'' N., long. 116 deg.06'36'' W.; to lat. 43 deg.15'58'' 
N., long. 116 deg.01'12'' W.; to lat. 43 deg.15'00'' N., long. 
116 deg.01'00'' W.; to lat. 43 deg.17'00'' N., long. 116 deg.05'00'' 
W.; to lat. 43 deg.17'00'' N., long. 116 deg.12'00'' W.; to the 
point of beginning.

    Designated altitudes. Surface to and including 22,000 feet MSL.
    Times of use. As scheduled by NOTAM 24 hours in advance for the 
period June 1-22, 1997, only.
    Controlling agency. FAA, Boise ATCT.
    Using agency. Idaho Army National Guard.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on April 4, 1997.
Nancy B. Kalinowski,
Acting Program Director for Air Traffic, Airspace Management.
[FR Doc. 97-9416 Filed 4-10-97; 8:45 am]
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