[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 53 (Friday, March 19, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 13506]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-6751]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Airspace Docket No. 98-ASO-19]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amend Controlling and Using Agencies for Restricted Area R-2908, 
Pensacola, FL

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action corrects the title of the controlling agency from 
``FAA, Pensacola RATCF,'' to ``FAA, Pensacola TRACON,'' and changes the 
using agency from ``Commander, Training Air Wing Six, Naval Air 
Station,'' to ``U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, Pensacola NAS, 
FL,'' for Restricted Area R-2908, Pensacola, FL.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, May 20, 1999.

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:

The Rule

    This action amends 14 CFR part 73 by correcting the title of the 
controlling agency and changing the using agency for Restricted Area R-
2908, Pensacola, FL. This action corrects the title of the controlling 
agency from ``FAA, Pensacola RATCF,'' to ``FAA, Pensacola TRACON.'' The 
acronym ``RATCF'' (Radar Air Traffic Control Facility) applies to radar 
facilities operated by the U.S. Navy. The facility at Naval Air Station 
Pensacola is operated by the FAA, therefore, the FAA acronym ``TRACON'' 
(Terminal Radar Approach Control) is more appropriate. In addition, 
this action changes the using agency for R-2908 from ``Commander, 
Training Air Wing Six, Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL,'' to ``U.S. 
Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, Pensacola NAS, FL'' to reflect the 
organization currently responsible for scheduling the airspace.
    These administrative changes will not alter the boundaries, 
altitudes or time of designation of R-2908; therefore, I find that 
notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
    Section 73.29 of part 73 was republished in FAA Order 7400.8F, 
dated October 27, 1998.
    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 to amend the names of 
the controlling and using agencies of an existing restricted area. 
There are no changes to the dimensions of the restricted area, or to 
air traffic control procedures or routes 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 1969.

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.


Sec. 73.29  [Amended]

    2. Sec. 73.29 is amended as follows:
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R-2908  Pensacola, FL [Amended]

    By removing ``Controlling agency. FAA, Pensacola RATCF,'' and 
``Using agency. Commander, Training Air Wing Six, Naval Air Station, 
Pensacola, FL,'' and adding ``Controlling agency. FAA, Pensacola 
TRACON,'' and ``Using agency. U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration 
Squadron, Pensacola NAS, FL.''
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on March 15, 1999.
Reginald C. Matthews,
Acting Program Director for Air Traffic Airspace Management.
[FR Doc. 99-6751 Filed 3-18-99; 8:45 am]
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