[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 207 (Thursday, October 25, 2001)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 53951]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-26919]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Docket No. FAA 2001-10527, Airspace Docket No. 01-ASW-10]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment to Time of Designation for Restricted Area R-4403; 
Gainesville, MS

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action reduces the time of designation for Restricted 
Area 4403 (R-4403), Gainesville, MS, from ``Continuous,'' to 
``Intermittent, 0600-2300 local time daily; other times by NOTAM 24 
hours in advance.'' The FAA is taking this action in response to a 
request from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 
which is the designated using agency for R-4403.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, December 27, 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

    As a result of a review of restricted area activity, NASA has 
requested the FAA to reduce the time of operation for R-4403 to more 
accurately reflect actual requirements for the airspace. This change 
reduces the burden on the flying public. This action does not alter the 
boundaries, designated altitudes, or type of activities conducted 
within the restricted area.

The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 73 changes the time of designation 
for R-4403, Gainesville, MS, from ``continuous'' to ``Intermittent, 
0600-2300 local time daily; other times by NOTAM 24 hours in advance.'' 
The FAA is taking this action in response to written notification from 
the using agency that a reduction in the time of designation for the 
restricted area is appropriate.
    Since this change reduces the burden on the flying public by 
reducing the amount of time that R-4403 is activated, and because this 
action does not affect the boundaries, designated altitudes, or 
activities conducted therein; I find that notice and public procedures 
under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.

Environmental Review

    In accordance with FAA Order 1050.1D, ``Policies and Procedures for 
Handling Environmental Impacts,'' and the National Environmental Policy 
Act of 1969, this action is not subject to environmental assessments 
and procedures.

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. 73.44  [Amended]

    2. Sec. 73.44 is amended as follows:
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R-4403 Gainesville, MS  [Amended]

    By removing ``Time of Designation. Continuous.'' and inserting 
``Time of Designation. Intermittent, 0600-2300 local time daily; 
other times by NOTAM 24 hours in advance.''
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 18, 2001.
Reginald C. Matthews,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Division.
[FR Doc. 01-26919 Filed 10-24-01; 8:45 am]
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