[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 99 (Monday, May 24, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 28756-28757]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-12415]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Docket No. FAA-2010-0471; Airspace Docket No. 10-AWP-7]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of Restricted Area R-2502A; Fort Irwin, CA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action changes the controlling agency of Restricted Area 
R-2502A, Fort Irwin, CA, from ``FAA, Hi-Desert TRACON, Edwards, CA'' to 
``FAA, Los Angeles ARTCC.'' The FAA is taking this action in response 
to 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, July 29, 2010.

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 controlling agency for R-2502A from ``FAA, Hi-
Desert TRACON, Edwards, CA'' to ``FAA, Los Angeles ARTCC.'' This is an 
administrative change and does not affect the boundaries, designated 
altitudes, or activities conducted within the restricted area, 
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 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 a restricted area in California.

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

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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-2502A Fort Irwin, CA [Amended]

    Under Controlling agency, remove the words ``FAA, Hi-Desert TRACON, 
Edwards, CA'' and insert the words ``FAA, Los Angeles ARTCC.''

    Issued in Washington, DC, May 18, 2010.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
[FR Doc. 2010-12415 Filed 5-21-10; 8:45 am]
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