[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 168 (Wednesday, August 29, 2001)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 45604]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Docket No. FAA-2001-10285; Airspace Docket No. 01-ASO-8]
RIN 2120-AA66


Change of Using Agency for Restricted Areas R-3008A, R-3008B, R-
3008C, and R-3008D; Grand Bay Weapons Range, GA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action changes the name of the using agency for 
Restricted Areas R-3008A, R-3008B, R-3008C, and R-3008D, Grand Bay 
Weapons Range, GA, from the ``347th Fighter Wing'' to the ``347th 
Rescue Wing.'' This change is required due to the U.S. Air Force's 
realignment of missions at Moody Air Force Base (AFB), GA, which is the 
sponsor of the Grand Bay Weapons Range. This change is administrative 
only to reflect the proper host unit at the base. The change will not 
affect the current restricted area boundaries, altitudes, time of 
designation, or the activities conducted within the areas.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, November 1, 2001.

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

    The U.S. Air Force is realigning the missions at Moody AFB, GA. In 
conjunction with this change, the Air Force has redesignated host unit 
for the base as the 347th Rescue Wing. The 347th Rescue Wing serves as 
the sponsoring unit and scheduling activity for Restricted Areas R-
3008A, R-3008B, R-3008C, and R-3008D.

The Rule

    This action amends 14 CFR part 73 by changing the name of the using 
agency for Restricted Areas R-3008A, R-3008B, R-3008C, and R-3008D, 
Grand Bay Weapons Range, GA, from ``U.S. Air Force, 347th Fighter Wing, 
Moody AFB, GA,'' to ``U.S. Air Force, 347th Rescue Wing, Moody AFB, 
GA.'' This administrative change will not alter the boundaries, 
altitudes, time of designation, or activities conducted within the 
restricted areas; therefore, I find that notice and public procedure 
under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
    Section 73.30 of part 73 was republished in FAA Order 7400.8H, 
dated September 1, 2000.
    This regulation is limited to 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. It 
has been determined that 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 a minor administrative change to amend the 
designated using agency of existing restricted areas. There are no 
changes 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. 73.30  [Amended]

    2. Sec. 73.30 is amended as follows:
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R-3008A  Grand Bay Weapons Range, GA [Amended]

    By removing ``Using agency. U.S. Air Force, 347th Fighter Wing, 
Moody AFB, GA'' and substituting ``Using agency. U.S. Air Force, 
347th Rescue Wing, Moody AFB, GA'' in its place.

R-3008B  Grand Bay Weapons Range, GA [Amended]

    By removing ``Using agency. U.S. Air Force, 347th Fighter Wing, 
Moody AFB, GA'' and substituting ``Using agency. U.S. Air Force, 
347th Rescue Wing, Moody AFB, GA'' in its place.

R-3008C  Grand Bay Weapons Range, GA [Amended]

    By removing ``Using agency. U.S. Air Force, 347th Fighter Wing, 
Moody AFB, GA'' and substituting ``Using agency. U.S. Air Force, 
347th Rescue Wing, Moody AFB, GA'' in its place.

R-3008D  Grand Bay Weapons Range, GA [Amended]

    By removing ``Using agency. U.S. Air Force, 347th Fighter Wing, 
Moody AFB, GA'' and substituting ``Using agency. U.S. Air Force, 
347th Rescue Wing, Moody AFB, GA'' in its place.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 23, 2001.
Reginald C. Matthews,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Division.
[FR Doc. 01-21816 Filed 8-28-01; 8:45 am]
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