[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 217 (Wednesday, November 10, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 68970]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-28387]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Docket No. FAA-2010-1070; Airspace Docket No. 10-AEA-18]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of Using Agency for Restricted Areas R-4002, R-4005, R-
4006 and R-4007; MD

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action makes a minor change to the name of the using 
agency for restricted areas R-4002, Bloodsworth Island, MD; and R-4005, 
R-4006 and R-4007, Patuxent River, MD to ``U.S. Navy, Commanding 
Officer, NAS Patuxent River, MD.'' This is an administrative change 
only and there are no changes to the dimensions, time of designation or 
activities conducted within the affected restricted areas.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, January 13, 2011.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The U.S. Navy requested a minor change to the name of the using 
agency for restricted areas R-4002, R-4005, R-4006 and R-4007 in 
Maryland, in order to reflect the correct organization responsible for 
operation of the areas and to standardize the using agency listing in 
the area legal descriptions.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 73 by changing the using agency name from ``Commanding Officer, 
Naval Amphibious School Little Creek, Norfolk, VA,'' To ``U.S. Navy, 
Commanding Officer, NAS Patuxent River, MD'' for restricted area R-
4002, Bloodsworth Island, MD; and restricted areas R-4005, R-4006 and 
R-4007, Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD, from ``Commanding 
Officer, NAS Patuxent River, MD,'' to ``U.S. Navy, Commanding Officer, 
NAS Patuxent River, MD.'' 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) are unnecessary.
    The FAA has determined that this action 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 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 an administrative change to the 
descriptions of the affected restricted areas to update the using 
agency name. It does not alter the dimensions, altitudes, or times of 
designation of the airspace; therefore, it is not expected to cause any 
potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary 
circumstances exists 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.  73.40  [Amended]

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2. Sec.  73.40 is amended as follows:
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1. R-4002 Bloodsworth Island, MD [Amended]

    By removing the words ``Using agency. Commanding Officer, Naval 
Amphibious School Little Creek, Norfolk, VA'' and inserting the words 
``Using agency. U.S. Navy, Commanding Officer, NAS Patuxent River, 
MD.''

2. R-4005 Patuxent River, MD [Amended]

    By removing the words ``Using agency. Commanding Officer, NAS 
Patuxent River, MD'' and inserting the words ``Using agency. U.S. Navy, 
Commanding Officer, NAS Patuxent River, MD.''

3. R-4006 Patuxent River, MD [Amended]

    By removing the words ``Using agency. Commanding Officer, NAS 
Patuxent River, MD'' and inserting the words ``Using agency. U.S. Navy, 
Commanding Officer, NAS Patuxent River, MD.''

4. R-4007 Patuxent River, MD [Amended]

    By removing the words ``Using agency. Commanding Officer, NAS 
Patuxent River, MD'' and inserting the words ``Using agency. U.S. Navy, 
Commanding Officer, NAS Patuxent River, MD.''

    Issued in Washington, DC, on November 4, 2010.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace, Regulations and ATC Procedures Group.
[FR Doc. 2010-28387 Filed 11-9-10; 8:45 am]
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