[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 148 (Wednesday, August 3, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 44466]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-15313]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Docket No. FAA-2005-21957; Airspace Docket No. 05-AWP-8]
RIN 2120-AA66


Change of Controlling Agency for Restricted Area R-2531; Tracy, 
CA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action changes the controlling agency for Restricted Area 
R-2531, Tracy, CA, from the FAA, Oakland Air Route Traffic Control 
Center (ARTCC) to the FAA, Northern California Terminal Radar Approach 
Control (TRACON). The FAA is taking this action in response to a 
realignment of airspace responsibilities in the state of California. 
There are no changes to the boundaries; designated altitudes; time of 
designation; or activities conducted within the affected restricted 
areas.

EFFECTIVE DATES: 0901 UTC, October 27, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken McElroy, Airspace and Rules, 
Office of System Operations and Safety, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; 
telephone: (202) 267-8783.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 73 by changing the controlling agency of R-2531, Tracy, CA in 
response to a realignment of airspace responsibilities in the state of 
California. This is an administrative change and does not affect the 
boundaries, designated altitudes, or activities conducted within the 
restricted areas. Therefore, notice and public procedures under 5 
U.S.C. 553(b) is unnecessary.
    Section 73.25 of 14 CFR part 73 of the Federal Aviation Regulations 
was republished in the Regulatory/Non-Regulatory Special Use Airspace 
Areas compilation, dated January 27, 2005.
    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 Department of Transportation 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 311c., FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and 
Procedures.'' 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, Prohibited Areas, Restricted Areas.

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.


Sec.  73.25  [Amended]

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2. Sec.  73.25 is amended as follows:
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R-2531   [Amended]

    Under Controlling agency, by removing the words ``FAA, Oakland 
ARTCC,'' and inserting the words ``FAA Northern California, TRACON.''
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    Issued in Washington, DC, July 27, 2005.
Edie Parish,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules.
[FR Doc. 05-15313 Filed 8-2-05; 8:45 am]
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