[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 155 (Monday, August 13, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 45156-45157]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-15747]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Docket No. FAA-2007-27850; Airspace Docket No. 07-ASO-5]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment to Restricted Areas R-3702A and R-3702B; Fort Campbell, 
KY

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends the designated altitudes of restricted 
areas R-3702A and R-3702B, Fort Campbell, KY, to revise the internal 
altitude boundary separating the two restricted areas. This change is 
necessary to better accommodate training requirements and provide 
greater access to the airspace for nonparticipating aircraft flying 
through the area above 10,000 feet MSL.

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EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, October 25, 2007.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History

    On April 26, 2007, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice of proposed rulemaking to amend R-3702A and R-3702B at Fort 
Campbell, KY (72 FR 20787). Interested parties were invited to 
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on 
the proposal to the FAA. No comments objecting to the proposal were 
received. With the exception of editorial changes, this amendment is 
the same as that proposed in the notice of proposed rulemaking.
    Section 73.37 of 14 CFR part 73 was published in the FAA Order 
7400.8N, Special Use Airspace, dated February 16, 2007. The restricted 
area listed in this document will be published subsequently in the 
Order.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 73 to realign the designated altitudes separating restricted areas 
R-3702A and R-3702B at Fort Campbell, KY. This rule changes the 
designated altitudes for R-3702A from ``surface to 6,000 feet MSL,'' to 
``surface to 10,000 feet MSL.'' In addition, the designated altitudes 
for R-3702B are changed from ``6,000 feet MSL to FL 220,'' to ``10,000 
feet MSL to FL 220.'' This change will allow Fort Campbell to conduct 
hazardous activities that do not exceed 10,000 feet MSL without 
unnecessarily restricting the airspace up to FL 220. This change also 
allows air traffic control to provide better service to 
nonparticipating aircraft in the area.
    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 reviewed the above referenced action according to 
Department of Transportation Order 5610.1C, ``Procedures for 
Considering Environmental Impacts'' and FAA Order 1050.1E, 
``Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures.'' In accordance with 
FAA Order 1050.1E paragraphs 311d and 401p(5) it is determined that the 
action qualifies for categorical exclusion from further environmental 
review. Additionally, the implementation of this action will not result 
in any extraordinary circumstances in accordance with Order 1050.1E 
paragraph 304. Therefore, on July 27, 2007 the FAA issued a categorical 
exclusion declaration for the change in the internal boundaries for R-
3702A and R-3702B.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73

    Airspace, Prohibited areas, Restricted areas.

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.  73.37  [Amended]

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2. Section 73.37 is amended as follows:
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R-3702A Fort Campbell, KY [Amended]

    Under Designated altitudes, by removing the words ``Surface to 
6,000 feet MSL,'' and inserting the words ``Surface to 10,000 feet 
MSL.''
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R-3702B Fort Campbell, KY [Amended]

    Under Designated altitudes, by removing the words ``6,000 feet MSL 
to FL 220,'' and inserting the words ``10,000 feet MSL to FL 220.''
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 6, 2007.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
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