[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 4, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 23768-23769]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-11171]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Airspace Docket No. 98-ANM-22]
RIN 2120-AA66


Establishment of Temporary Restricted Area, Idaho

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 5-26, 1999. The temporary 
area will be established adjacent to the existing Restricted Area R-
3203A. The Idaho Army National Guard will use this temporary restricted 
area to support its annual training requirements.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 901 UTC, June 5, 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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On February 26, 1999, the FAA proposed to establish a temporary 
restricted area, R-3203D, at Orchard, ID, from June 5-26, 1999, to 
provide essential ground maneuvering space needed to meet the Idaho 
Army National Guard annual training requirements (64 FR 9455). 
Interested

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parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking proceeding by 
submitting written comments objecting to the proposal to the FAA. No 
comments were received objecting to the proposal. 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 of the Federal Aviation 
Regulations was republished in FAA Order 7400.8F dated October 27, 
1998.

The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 73 of the Federal Aviation 
Regulations establishes a temporary Restricted Area R-3203D, at 
Orchard, ID, adjacent to the existing Restricted Area R-3203A. R-3203D 
will assist the Idaho Army National Guard in supporting its annual 
training requirements. The restricted area will be effective June 5-26, 
1999. 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 firing points, has 
created the need to temporarily expand the available restricted 
airspace to provide for more effective training. All artillery firing 
will be directed into existing impact areas located approximately in 
the center of R-3203A. The temporary restricted area will provide 
protected airspace to contain the projectiles during flight between the 
surface firing point and entry into the existing restricted area. The 
temporary restricted area will be utilized for Idaho Army National 
Guard Field Artillery firing and 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, when promulgated, 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 categorically excluded under 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, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation 
Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 73--[AMENDED]

    1. The authority citation for 14 CFR 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. 73.32  [Amended]

    2. Section 73.32 is amended as follows:

R-3203D Orchard Training Area, ID [New]

    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 43 deg.14'00'' N., long. 
116 deg.16'30'' W.; at lat. 43 deg.17'51'' N., long. 116 deg.16'25'' 
W.; at lat. 43 deg.19'02'' N., long. 116 deg.14'45'' W.; at lat. 
43 deg.19'02'' N., long. 116 deg.06'36'' W.; at lat. 43 deg.15'58'' 
N., long. 116 deg.01'12'' W.; at lat. 43 deg.15'00'' N., long. 
116 deg.01'00'' W.; at lat. 43 deg.17'00'' N., long. 116 deg.05'00'' 
W.; at 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 5-26, 1999.
    Controlling agency. FAA Boise ATCT.
    Using agency. Commanding General Idaho Army National Guard.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on April 27, 1999.
Reginald C. Matthews,
Acting Program Director for Air Traffic Airspace Management.
[FR Doc. 99-11171 Filed 5-3-99; 8:45 am]
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