[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 58 (Friday, March 26, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 14603-14604]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-7470]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Airspace Docket No. 98-ANM-23]
RIN 2120-AA66


Revocation of Restricted Area R-5704 Hermiston, OR

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action removes Restricted Area R-5704 Hermiston, OR. The 
ammunition demilitarization operation at the Umatilla Chemical Depot 
has been terminated as a result of the Department of Defense Base 
Realignment and Closure (BRAC) 1989 initiatives. Therefore, the 
restricted airspace is no longer required for the US Army mission.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, May 20, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken McElroy, 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 73 revokes Restricted Area R-5704, 
Hermiston, OR. The ammunition demilitarization at the Umatilla Chemical 
Depot has been terminated as a result of the Department of Defense

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Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) 1989 initiatives, and therefore the 
restricted airspace is no longer required for the US Army mission. 
Since this action reduces restricted airspace, the solicitation of 
comments would only delay the return of airspace to public use without 
offering any meaningful right or benefit to any segment of the public, 
notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
    Section 73.57 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 action: (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 revokes the designation of a restricted area. In 
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1D, ``Policies and Procedures for 
Considering Environmental Impacts,'' this action is categorically 
excluded.

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. 73.57  [Amended]

    2. Section 73.57 is amended as follows:
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R-5704 Hermiston, OR. [Removed]

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    Issued in Washington, DC, on March 19, 1999.
Reginald C. Matthews,
Acting Program Director for Air Traffic Airspace Management.
[FR Doc. 99-7470 Filed 3-25-99; 8:45 am]
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