[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 216 (Thursday, November 7, 2002)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 67788-67789]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-28365]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Docket No. FAA-2002-13525; Airspace Docket No. 02-AWP-08]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment to Using Agency for Restricted Area 2301W Ajo West, AZ

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action changes the using agency of R-2301W, Ajo West, AZ. 
On August 12, 2002, the United States Air Force (USAF) and United 
States Marine Corps (USMC) requested that the FAA change the using 
agency for R-2301W from ``U.S. Air Force, 58th Fighter Wing Luke AFB, 
AZ,'' to ``Commanding Officer, USMC Air Station, Yuma, AZ,'' to reflect 
an administrative change of responsibility for the restricted area. 
This action responds to this request and does not change the 
boundaries; designated altitudes; time of designation; or activities 
conducted within the affected restricted area.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, January 23, 2003.

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:

The Rule

    This action amends title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 
73 by changing the using agency of R-2301W, Ajo West, AZ. On August 12, 
2002, the USAF and USMC requested that the FAA change the using agency 
for R-2301W from, ``U.S. Air Force, 58th Fighter Wing Luke AFB, AZ,'' 
to ``Commanding Officer, USMC Air Station, Yuma, AZ,'' to reflect an 
administrative change of responsibility for the restricted area. This 
action is an administrative change and does not affect the current 
boundaries; designated altitudes; time of designation; or activities 
conducted within the affected restricted area. Therefore, notice and 
public procedures under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
    The FAA has determined that this action 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.
    The coordinates for this airspace docket are based on North 
American Datum 83. Section 73.22 of part 73 of the Federal Aviation 
Regulations was republished in FAA Order 7400.8J, dated September 20, 
2001.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical 
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance 
with FAA Order 1050.1D, Policies and Procedures for Considering 
Environmental Impacts. This airspace action is not expected to cause 
any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary 
circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental 
assessment.

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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.  73.23  [Amended]

    2. Sec.  73.23 is amended as follows:
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R-2301W [Amended]

    By removing the words ``Using agency. U.S. Air Force, 58th Fighter 
Wing Luke AFB, AZ,'' and inserting the words ``Using agency. Commanding 
Officer, USMC Air Station, Yuma, AZ.''
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    Issued in Washington, DC, October 29, 2002.
Reginald C. Matthews,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Division.
[FR Doc. 02-28365 Filed 11-6-02; 8:45 am]
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