[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 192 (Friday, October 3, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 59645-59646]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-23662]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0722; Airspace Docket No. 14-AWP-9]
RIN 2120-AA66


Change of Controlling Agency for Restricted Areas; California

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; technical amendment.

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SUMMARY: This action updates the name of the controlling agency for 
restricted areas R-2502N Fort Irwin, CA; R-2505 China Lake, CA; R-2506 
China Lake South, CA; R-2508 Complex, CA; R-2515 Muroc Lake, CA and R-
2524 Trona, CA to read ``FAA, Joshua Control Facility, Edwards AFB, 
CA.'' This is an administrative change only as there are no changes to 
the dimensions, time of designation or activities conducted within the 
affected restricted areas.

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DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC, January 8, 2015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jason Stahl, Airspace Policy and 
Regulations Group, Office of Airspace Services, 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 amending the controlling agency name for the following 
Restricted Areas located in California: R-2502N Fort Irwin, CA, R-2505 
China Lake, CA, R-2506 China Lake South, CA, R-2508 Complex, CA, R-2515 
Muroc Lake, CA, and R-2524 Trona, CA. The controlling agency for these 
restricted areas is changed from ``FAA, Hi-Desert TRACON, Edwards AFB, 
CA'' to ``FAA, Joshua Control Facility, Edwards AFB, CA.''
    This is an administrative change to update the name of the 
controlling agency for the above listed restricted areas. It does not 
affect the boundaries, designated altitudes, or activities conducted 
within the restricted areas; therefore, notice and public procedure 
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 only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is 
certified that this rule, when promulgated, does 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 the descriptions of restricted areas to reflect current 
facility names.

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 areas to update the controlling 
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

    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-2502N Fort Irwin, CA [Amended]

    By removing the current controlling agency and adding in its place:
    ``Controlling agency. FAA, Joshua Control Facility, Edwards AFB, 
CA.''
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R-2505 China Lake, CA [Amended]

    By removing the current controlling agency and adding in its place:
    ``Controlling agency. FAA, Joshua Control Facility, Edwards AFB, 
CA.''

R-2506 China Lake South, CA [Amended]

    By removing the current controlling agency and adding in its place:
    ``Controlling agency. FAA, Joshua Control Facility, Edwards AFB, 
CA.''
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R-2508 Complex, CA [Amended]

    By removing the current controlling agency and adding in its place:
    ``Controlling agency. FAA, Joshua Control Facility, Edwards AFB, 
CA.''
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R-2515 Muroc Lake, CA [Amended]

    By removing the current controlling agency and adding in its place:
    ``Controlling agency. FAA, Joshua Control Facility, Edwards AFB, 
CA.''
* * * * *

R-2524 Trona, CA [Amended]

    By removing the current controlling agency and adding in its place:
    ``Controlling agency. FAA, Joshua Control Facility, Edwards AFB, 
CA.''
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on September 25, 2014.
Gary A. Norek,
Manager, Airspace Policy Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2014-23662 Filed 10-2-14; 8:45 am]
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