[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 115 (Tuesday, June 16, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 32724-32725]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-15957]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Airspace Docket No. 98-AEA-3]
RIN 2120-AA66


Alteration of Restricted Areas; New Jersey and New York

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends the titles of the using agencies for 
Restricted Areas R-5002A, R-5002B, R-5002C, R-5002D, and R-5002E Warren 
Grove, NJ; and R-5203 Oswego, NY. This is an administrative change to 
reflect organizational name changes that resulted from Department of 
Defense realignment actions.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, August 13, 1998.

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

    As a result of decisions by the Defense Base Realignment and 
Closure Commission, the titles of a number of military units have been 
changed. These changes affect the units designated as using agencies 
for Restricted Areas R-5002A, R-5002B, R-5002C, R-5002D, and R-5002E 
Warren Grove, NJ; and R-5203 Oswego, NY. This action amends the using 
agency titles to reflect the current organizational name changes.

The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 73 (part 73) changes the using agency 
organizational names for R-5002A, R-5002B, R-5002C, R-5002D, and R-
5002E Warren Grove, NJ; and R-5203 Oswego, NY. This administrative 
change will not alter the boundaries, altitudes, time of designation, 
or activities conducted within the affected restricted areas; 
therefore, I find that notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 
553(b) are unnecessary.
    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.
    Sections 73.50 and 73.52 of 14 CFR part 73 were republished in FAA 
Order 7400.8E, dated November 7, 1997.

Environmental Review

    This action is a minor administrative change to amend the titles of 
designated using agencies for existing restricted areas. There are no 
changes to air traffic control procedures or routes, or the use of the 
restricted areas as a result of this action. Therefore, this action is 
not subject to environmental assessments and procedures in accordance 
with FAA Order 1050.1D, ``Policies and Procedures for Considering 
Environmental Impacts,'' and the National Environmental Policy Act of 
1989.

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--SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE

    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.

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Sec. 73.50  [Amended]

    2. Sec. 73.50 is amended as follows:
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R-5002A Warren Grove, NJ  [Amended]

    By removing ``Using agency. Commander, 108th Tactical Fighter 
Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, McGuire AFB, NJ,'' and adding 
``Using agency. Air National Guard, 108th Air Refueling Wing, 
McGuire AFB, NJ.''

R-5002B Warren Grove, NJ  [Amended]

    By removing ``Using agency. Commander, 108th Tactical Fighter 
Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, McGuire AFB, NJ,'' and adding 
``Using agency. Air National Guard, 108th Air Refueling Wing, 
McGuire AFB, NJ.''

R-5002C Warren Grove, NJ  [Amended]

    By removing ``Using agency. Commander, 108th Tactical Fighter 
Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, McGuire AFB, NJ,'' and adding 
``Using agency. Air National Guard, 108th Air Refueling Wing, 
McGuire AFB, NJ.''

R-5002D Warren Grove, NJ  [Amended]

    By removing ``Using agency. Commander, 108th Tactical Fighter 
Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, McGuire AFB, NJ,'' and adding 
``Using agency. Air National Guard, 108th Air Refueling Wing, 
McGuire AFB, NJ.''

R-5002E Warren Grove, NJ  [Amended]

    By removing ``Using agency. Commander, 108th Tactical Fighter 
Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, McGuire AFB, NJ,'' and adding 
``Using agency. Air National Guard, 108th Air Refueling Wing, 
McGuire AFB, NJ.''
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Sec. 73.52  [Amended]

    3. Sec. 73.52 is amended as follows:
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R-5203 Oswego, NY  [Amended]

    By removing ``Using agency. 24th Air Division/DOTS, Griffiss 
AFB, NY,'' and adding ``Using agency. Air National Guard, Northeast 
Air Defense Sector/DOS, Rome, NY.''
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on June 8, 1998.
Reginald C. Matthews,
Acting Program Director for Air Traffic Airspace Management.
[FR Doc. 98-15957 Filed 6-15-98; 8:45 am]
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