[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 92 (Tuesday, May 13, 2003)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 25495-25496]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-11781]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Docket No. FAA-2003-14184; Airspace Docket No. 02-AWP-12]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of Restricted Area R-2303A and R-2303B, Fort Huachuca, 
AZ

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends the designated time of use for Restricted 
area 2303A (R-2303A) and 2303B (R-2303B), Fort Huachuca, AZ. 
Specifically, this action amends the designated time of use from 
``Monday-Friday, 0700-1600 local time; other times by NOTAM at least 24 
hours in advance,'' to ``Monday-Friday, 0700-1700 local time; other 
times by NOTAM at least 24 hours in advance.'' Increased training 
requirements at Fort Huachuca have resulted in a continued need for 
restricted airspace usage up to 1700 hours, Monday through Friday. This 
action will not change the current boundaries or activities conducted 
in the airspace area.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, September 4, 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:

History

    On January 23, 2003, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice proposing to amend R-2303A and R-2303B (68 FR 3198). Interested 
parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by 
submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were received 
regarding this rulemaking. Except for editorial changes, this amendment 
is the same as that proposed in the notice. These rulemaking actions 
``are necessary in the interest of national defense,'' as required 
under 49 U.S.C. 40103(b)(3)(A).

The Rule

    Based on the U.S. Army's request, this action amends Title 14 Code 
of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 73 (part 73) to change the 
designated time of use for R-2303A and R-2303B. Specifically, this 
action modifies the designated time of use from ``Monday-Friday, 0700-
1600 local time; other times by NOTAM at least 24 hours in advance,'' 
to ``Monday-Friday, 0700-1700 local time; other times by NOTAM at least 
24 hours in advance.'' Increased training requirements at Fort Huachuca 
have resulted in a need for restricted airspace usage up to 1700 hours, 
Monday through Friday. This action will not change the current 
boundaries or activities conducted in the airspace area.
    Section 73.48 of part 73 of the Federal Aviation Regulations was 
republished in FAA Order 7400.8K, dated September 26, 2002.
    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

    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.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73

    Airspace, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

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In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration 
amends 14 CFR part 73, as follows:

PART 73--SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE

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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.

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Sec.  73.23  [Amended]

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2. Sec.  73.23 is amended as follows:
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R-2303A, AZ [Amended]

    By removing ``Time of designation. Monday-Friday, 0700-1600 local 
time; other times by NOTAM at least 24 hours in advance,'' and 
substituting ``Time of designation. Monday-Friday, 0700-1700 local 
time; other times by NOTAM at least 24 hours in advance.''

R-2303B, AZ [Amended]

    By removing ``Time of designation. Monday-Friday, 0700-1600 local 
time; other times by NOTAM at least 24 hours in advance,'' and 
substituting ``Time of designation. Monday-Friday, 0700-1700 local 
time; other times by NOTAM at least 24 hours in advance.''
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    Issued in Washington, DC, May 6, 2003.
Reginald C. Matthews,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Division.
[FR Doc. 03-11781 Filed 5-12-03; 8:45 am]
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