[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 242 (Tuesday, December 16, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 76215-76216]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-29754]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Docket No. FAA-2008-1252; Airspace Docket No. 08-AWP-12]
RIN 2120-AA66


Revision of Restricted Areas 4806W, 4807A&B, and 4809; Nevada

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action changes the using agency of Restricted Area 4806W 
(R-4806W), Las Vegas; 4807 (R-4807 A & B), Tonopah; and 4809 (R-4809) 
Tonopah, NV, from ``U.S. Air Force, Commander, Tactical Fighter Weapons 
Center, Nellis AFB, NV'' to ``USAF Warfare Center, Nellis AFB, NV''. 
The FAA is taking this action in response to a request from the United 
States Air Force to reflect an administrative change of responsibility 
for the restricted area. This action does not change any boundaries, 
times of designation, or activities conducted in the restricted 
airspace area.

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, March 12, 2009.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken McElroy, 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:

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 73 by changing the using agency for R-4806W, R-4807A & B, and R-
4809 currently shown as, ``U.S. Air Force, Commander, Tactical Fighter 
Weapons Center, Nellis AFB, NV'' to ``USAF Warfare Center, Nellis AFB, 
NV''. 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.
    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.
    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is 
found in

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Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106 describes 
the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation 
Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's authority.
    This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the 
FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of the 
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient 
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority 
as it amends restricted areas in Nevada.

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.  73.48   [Amended]

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2. Sec.  73.48 is amended as follows:
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R-4806W Las Vegas, NV [Amended]

    Under Using agency, remove the words ``U.S. Air Force, 
Commander, Tactical Fighter Weapons Center, Nellis AFB, NV.,'' and 
insert the words ``USAF Warfare Center, Nellis AFB, NV''
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R-4807A Tonopah, NV [Amended]

    Under Using agency, remove the words ``U.S. Air Force, 
Commander, Tactical Fighter Weapons Center, Nellis AFB, NV.,'' and 
insert the words ``USAF Warfare Center, Nellis AFB, NV''
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R-4807B Tonopah, NV [Amended]

    Under Using agency, remove the words ``U.S. Air Force, 
Commander, Tactical Fighter Weapons Center, Nellis AFB, NV.,'' and 
insert the words ``USAF Warfare Center, Nellis AFB, NV''
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R-4809 Tonopah, NV [Amended]

    Under Using agency, remove the words ``U.S. Air Force, 
Commander, Tactical Fighter Weapons Center, Nellis AFB, NV.,'' and 
insert the words ``USAF Warfare Center, Nellis AFB, NV''
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on December 8, 2008.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
[FR Doc. E8-29754 Filed 12-15-08; 8:45 am]
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