[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 216 (Tuesday, November 8, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 69125-69126]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-28613]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Docket No. FAA-2010-0693; Airspace Docket No. 11-ASO-29]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of Restricted Areas R-2104A, B, C, D and E; Huntsville, 
AL

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action changes the using agency name for Restricted Area 
R-2104 A through E, Huntsville, AL to read ``Commander, U.S. Army 
Garrison, Redstone, Redstone Arsenal, AL.'' There are no changes to the 
boundaries; designated altitudes; time of designation; or activities 
conducted within the affected restricted areas.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, February 9, 2012.

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 Base Realignment and Closure Commission directed the merger of 
the ``Army Missile Command'' and the ``Aviation and Troop Command'' to 
form the ``Aviation and Missile Command.'' As a result, the current 
using agency organizational name is no longer accurate. Therefore, the 
U.S. Army requested that the FAA change the name of the using agency 
for Restricted Areas R-2104A through E to ``Commander, U.S. Army 
Garrison, Redstone Arsenal, AL.''

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 73 by amending the using agency name for Restricted Areas R-2104A, 
B, C, D and E, in Huntsville, AL, from ``Commanding General, U.S. Army 
Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, AL'' to ``Commander, U.S. Army 
Garrison Redstone, Redstone Arsenal, AL.'' This is an administrative 
change to update the title of the using agency. It 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.
    Section 73.21 of Title 14, CFR part 73 was republished in FAA Order 
7400.8T, effective February 16, 2011.
    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.
    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 amends the description of Restricted Areas R-2104A, B, C, D and E, 
Huntsville, AL.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical 
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance 
with FAA Order 1050.1E, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, 
paragraph 311d. This airspace action is an administrative change to the 
descriptions of the affected restricted area 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

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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

    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.  73.21  [Amended]

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2. Sec.  73.21 is amended as follows:
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1. R-2104A Huntsville, AL [Amended]

    By removing the words ``Using Agency. Commanding General, U.S. Army 
Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, AL'' and inserting the words ``Using 
Agency. Commander, U.S. Army Garrison Redstone, Redstone Arsenal, AL''

2. R-2104B Huntsville, AL [Amended]

    By removing the words ``Using Agency. Commanding General, U.S. Army 
Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, AL'' and inserting the words ``Using 
Agency. Commander, U.S. Army Garrison Redstone, Redstone Arsenal, AL''

3. R-2104C Huntsville, AL [Amended]

    By removing the words ``Using Agency. Commanding General, U.S. Army 
Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, AL'' and inserting the words ``Using 
Agency. Commander, U.S. Army Garrison Redstone, Redstone Arsenal, AL''

4. R-2104D Huntsville, AL [Amended]

    By removing the words ``Using Agency. Commanding General, U.S. Army 
Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, AL'' and inserting the words ``Using 
Agency. Commander, U.S. Army Garrison Redstone, Redstone Arsenal, AL''

5. R-2104E Huntsville, AL [Amended]

    By removing the words ``Using Agency. Commanding General, U.S. Army 
Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, AL'' and inserting the words ``Using 
Agency. Commander, U.S. Army Garrison Redstone, Redstone Arsenal, AL''

    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 24, 2011.
Gary A. Norek,
Acting Manager, Airspace, Regulations and ATC Procedures Group.
[FR Doc. 2011-28613 Filed 11-7-11; 8:45 am]
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