[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 8 (Friday, January 12, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 1437]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-323]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Docket No. FAA-2006-26599; Airspace Docket No. 06-ASW-11]
RIN 2120-AA66


Change to Controlling Agency of Restricted Area 2312; Fort 
Hauchuca, AZ

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends the controlling agency for Restricted Area 
2312 (R-2312), Fort Hauchuca, AZ. Specifically, this action amends the 
controlling agency from ``Libby [Army Air Field] AAF [Airport Traffic 
Control Tower] ATCT'' to ``Albuquerque [Air Route Traffic Control 
Center] ARTCC.'' This is an administrative change that does not alter 
the boundaries, designated altitudes, time of designation, or 
activities conducted within R-2312. The FAA is taking this action at 
the request of the United States (U.S.) Army and the U.S. Air Force 
because Libby AAF ATCT is not a 24-hour facility and R-2312 is not 
fully contained within the airspace delegated to Libby AAF ATCT by 
Albuquerque ARTCC.

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, March 15, 2007.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On March 13 and March 17, 2006, respectively, the U.S. Army and the 
U.S. Air Force requested that the FAA take action to amend the 
controlling agency for R-2312, Fort Hauchuca, AZ from ``Libby AAF 
ATCT'' to ``Albuquerque ARTCC.'' The reason for the change is because 
Libby AAF ATCT is not a 24-hour facility and R-2312 is not fully 
contained within the airspace delegated to Libby AAF ATCT by 
Albuquerque ARTCC.

The Rule

    At the request of the U.S. Army and the U.S Air Force, the FAA is 
amending the controlling agency for R-2312, Fort Hauchuca, AZ from 
``Libby AAF ATCT'' to ``Albuquerque ARTCC''. This is an administrative 
change that does not alter the boundaries, designated altitudes, time 
of designation, or activities conducted within R-2312. Therefore, 
notice and public procedures under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
    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 (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 311d., 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.  73.23  [Amended]

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2. Sec.  73.23 is amended as follows:
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R-2312 Fort Huachuca, AZ [Amended]

    Under Controlling Agency, by removing the words ``Libby AAF ATCT'' 
and inserting the words ``Albuquerque ARTCC.''
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on January 4, 2007.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules.
[FR Doc. E7-323 Filed 1-11-07; 8:45 am]
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