[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 220 (Tuesday, November 15, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 79998-80002]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-27441]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 73
[Docket No. FAA-2015-3680; Airspace Docket No. 13-ASW-15]
RIN 2120-AA66
Establishment of and Modification to Restricted Areas; Fort Sill,
OK
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action establishes 2 new restricted areas (R-5601G and R-
5601H) to the special use airspace (SUA) complex located at Fort Sill,
OK, to provide additional maneuvering airspace for current and planned
hazardous training activities. Specifically, the restricted areas
provide participating fighter and bomber aircraft with non-eye safe
laser firing and maneuvering airspace when training at the Falcon
Bombing Range contained in R-5601C, the West Range Target Area
contained in R-5601B, or the East Range Target Area contained in R-
5601A. Additionally, the using agency information for all Fort Sill
restricted areas is updated for standardization and to reflect the
current organization. This action also updates a number of geographic
coordinates for R-5601A-E, G, and H as a result of more accurate
digital charting capabilities, updates the arc radius distance in R-
5601B and R-5601H from statute miles to nautical miles (NM), and
corrects the controlling agency information for R-5601H. This action
ensures realistic U.S. Army training on current tactics for employing
hazardous targeting laser systems and weapons capabilities at longer
ranges from the target area.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, March 2, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Abbott, Airspace Policy Group,
Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority for This Rulemaking
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 restructures the restricted airspace at Fort Sill, OK,
enhancing safety and accommodating essential military training.
History
On October 19, 2015, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) (80 FR 63153), Docket No. FAA-
2015-3680, to establish two restricted areas and amend using agency
information for six other restricted areas designated to support
hazardous training activities conducted within the Fort Sill, OK,
special use airspace (SUA) complex. Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on
the proposal. One comment from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots
Association (AOPA) was received.
Discussion of Comments
In their response to the NPRM, AOPA raised several substantive
issues. AOPA contended the proposed airspace design would have a
negative impact on general aviation aircraft and offered the following
recommendations to mitigate the negative effects: consider other types
of SUA before establishing additional restricted areas; change the
ceiling of R-5601G so it aligns with the Minimum Enroute Altitude (MEA)
of V-436; if
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unable to change the ceiling altitude, update the enroute charts to
show V-436 penetrates R-5601G; reduce the northern boundary of V-436 to
provide additional lateral spacing from V-436; and synchronize the
effective date of any new restricted areas to coincide with sectional
chart dates.
Having considered the issues and recommendations provided by AOPA,
the FAA offers the following responses.
Consider Other Types of Special Use Airspace (SUA) Before Enacting a
Restricted Area
The purpose of a restricted area is to confine or segregate
activities considered hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft. The FAA
recognizes that R-5601G and H, when activated, would restrict access by
non-participating aircraft. As noted in the NPRM, the U.S. Army
requested this action to allow realistic training on current tactics
developed and refined during recent combat operation for employing
hazardous (non-eye safe) combat targeting laser systems and weapons
capabilities at longer ranges from the target area. It was also noted
that there was no alternative SUA complex within 200 NM where combat
lasers could be employed that would support this aircrew training
requirement. Therefore, the FAA has determined restricted area airspace
is the appropriate SUA solution for conducting the hazardous activities
associated with the U.S. Army's training requirement.
Reduce the Maximum Altitude of R-5601 To Align With the Minimum Enroute
Altitude of VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airway V-436
This recommendation would drop the ceiling of R-5601G from ``to but
not including 8,000 feet MSL'' to 5,400 feet MSL. Such a lowered
ceiling would prevent laser employment at ranges beyond 10 miles due to
graze angle restrictions and result in loss of the increased standoff
ranges proposed for realistic aircrew combat training. Additionally,
the western portion of R-5601G overlies the Wichita Mountains National
Wildlife Refuge. As mitigation to adverse effects when R-5601F was
established in 2007, the Army agreed to restrict flights below 5,500
feet MSL over the Wildlife Refuge. Observing this local flight
restriction to not overfly the Wildlife Refuge below 5,500 feet MSL and
AOPA's recommended restricted area ceiling of 5,400 feet MSL would
actually result in no available restricted area airspace over the
Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge and compression of the
remaining portions of R-5601G to the point that the restricted area
would not meet the military's training requirements any longer. The FAA
does not support lowering the R-5601G ceiling as recommended.
The R-5601G boundaries description information in the regulatory
text is being amended to reflect the U.S. Army's local flight
restriction to not overfly the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife
Refuge below 5,500 feet MSL and match the corresponding flight
restriction documented in the R-5601F legal description and on the
applicable aeronautical charts.
If Unable To Reduce the Ceiling of R-5601G, Update the Enroute Charts
To Show V-436 Penetrates an Established Restricted Area
It is common practice for the FAA to depict Air Traffic Service
(ATS) Routes and SUA areas on IFR and VFR aeronautical charts in
accordance with established charting standards. Additionally, SUA times
are published in a tab on the associated IFR and VFR charts to identify
the SUA times of use. As such, V-436 will be charted on the IFR enroute
charts, depicting it running through R-5601G and the R-5601 times of
use will be published on the associated charts.
Truncate the Northern Boundary of R-5601G To Preserve V-436 Through
Lateral Separation
The FAA acknowledges that amending the proposed R-5601G northern
boundary to provide a 4 NM buffer from the V-436 centerline would allow
unimpeded use of the airway when the restricted area is active.
However, this recommendation reduces the north-south lateral dimension
of R-5601G by approximately 7 NM at its northeast corner. One of the
stated purposes of this action, as noted in the NPRM, was to allow
realistic training on current tactics developed during recent combat
operation for employing hazardous targeting laser systems and weapons
capabilities at longer ranges from the target area. Modern rangefinder
and laser designators can be employed at ranges out to 25 NM. As
proposed, the distance from the target arrays in R-5601C (Falcon Range)
to the northeast corner of R-5601G is approximately 22 NM and the
distance from the targets in R-5601B to the proposed northeast corner
is approximately 17 NM. Amending the R-5601G northern boundary as
recommended by AOPA would reduce these distances to 17 NM and 12 NM,
respectively. As such, the FAA does not support this recommendation
since the reduced distances to the target areas would be inadequate for
the military to conduct realistic training on current tactics employing
targeting laser systems and weapons systems at longer ranges.
Synchronize the Effective Date of Any New Restricted Areas To Coincide
With Sectional Chart Dates
The FAA normally makes regulatory airspace actions, including
restricted areas, effective on a 56-day enroute chart date; however,
consideration is given to selecting a sectional aeronautical chart date
when deemed appropriate based on the potential aeronautical impacts
associated with the airspace action being taken. This action is being
made effective on a sectional chart date that matches the 56-day
enroute chart dates.
Differences From the NPRM
Subsequent to publication of the NPRM, the FAA identified a number
of geographic lat./long. coordinate updates to the R-5601A-E, G, and H
boundaries information to more accurately reflect the existing
boundaries using digital charting capabilities. Additionally, the arc
radius distance listed in the R-5601B and R-5601H descriptions was
determined to be described using statute miles and is being updated to
reflect the corresponding nautical mile distance. Finally, the R-5601H
controlling agency title proposed in the NPRM did not match the
controlling agency title for the other R-5601 complex restricted areas
and is being updated to match. The using agency, controlling agency,
and boundaries updates are administrative in nature and do not affect
the overall restricted area boundaries; designated altitudes; times of
designation; or activities conducted within those restricted areas. The
following restricted area updates are incorporated in this action.
The geographical lat./long. coordinates for the points located on
Interstate Highway 44 (I-44) listed in the R-5601A and R-5601B
descriptions, and a corresponding point listed in the R-5601H
description, are actually located west of I-44. The geographical
coordinates are updated to accurately reflect the points on I-44.
The 3-mile arc radius distance listed in the existing R-5601B and
proposed R-5601H descriptions is not clear that it is defined in
reference to statute miles. The 3-mile [statute miles] arc radius is
updated to reflect it as 2.6 NM to retain the boundary, unchanged, and
comply with FAA Order JO 7400.2, Procedures for Handling Airspace
Matters, guidance.
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The geographical lat./long. coordinates listed for the eastern-most
point located on the 2.6 NM arc radius (formerly 3-mile arc radius as
noted above) in the existing R-5601B and proposed R-5601H descriptions
is actually located north of the arc. The geographical coordinates are
updated to accurately reflect the point on the 2.6 NM arc.
The geographical lat./long. coordinates listed for the northern
boundary point located on Oklahoma State Highway No. 115 in the R-5601B
and R-5601C descriptions, and the corresponding point listed in the R-
5601D description, is actually located east of the highway. The
geographical coordinates are updated to accurately reflect the point on
Oklahoma State Highway No. 115.
The geographical lat./long. coordinates for one point listed in the
R-5601E description does not match the geographical coordinates for the
corresponding point listed in the R-5601B and R-5601C descriptions. The
geographical coordinates for the point are updated to match the
information published in the R-5601B and R-5601C descriptions.
The geographical lat./long. coordinates for the first point listed
in the R-5601G description does not create a shared boundary with R-
5601F and results in a gap between the two restricted areas. The
geographical lat./long. coordinates for the point are updated to ensure
a shared R-5601F and R-5601G boundary.
The controlling agency information listed in the R-5601H
description does not match the controlling agency information verbatim
in all the other R-5601 restricted areas. The controlling agency
information is updated to standardize the information in all R-5601
restricted areas.
The Rule
The FAA is amending 14 CFR part 73 to establish 2 new restricted
areas (R-5601G and R-5601H) at Fort Sill, OK, and update the using
agency information listed for the existing restricted areas (R-5601A-F)
as noted in the NPRM. The FAA is also incorporating the restricted area
updates noted in the Differences from the NPRM section. The FAA is
taking this action to ensure containment of the hazardous activities
associated with aircrew training missions that are incorporating non-
eye safe targeting laser employment and weapons delivery tactics used
by the military today, at increased distances from the target range,
within restricted area airspace. The amendments are as follows:
R-5601A: The geographic coordinates ``lat. 34[deg]40'47'' N., long.
98[deg]23'09'' W.,'' in the boundaries description are changed to
``lat. 34[deg]40'47'' N., long. 98[deg]23'07'' W.,'' and the geographic
coordinates ``lat. 34[deg]43'30'' N., long. 98[deg]24'01'' W.,'' are
changed to ``lat. 34[deg]43'30'' N., long. 98[deg]23'59'' W.,'' to
coincide with I-44.
R-5601B: The geographic coordinates ``lat. 34[deg]40'47'' N., long.
98[deg]23'09'' W.,'' in the boundaries description are changed to
``lat. 34[deg]40'47'' N., long. 98[deg]23'07'' W.,'' and the geographic
coordinates ``lat. 34[deg]43'30'' N., long. 98[deg]24'01'' W.,'' are
changed to ``lat. 34[deg]43'30'' N., long. 98[deg]23'59'' W.,'' to
coincide with I-44. Additionally, the geographic coordinates ``lat.
34[deg]40'54'' N., long. 98[deg]37'54'' W.,'' are changed to ``lat.
34[deg]40'54'' N., long. 98[deg]37'56'' W.,'' to coincide with Oklahoma
State Highway No. 115. Lastly, the arc radius ``3-mile'' is changed to
``2.6 NM'' to retain the existing boundary defined in terms of NM and
the geographic coordinates ``lat. 34[deg]40'12'' N., long.
98[deg]26'18'' W.,'' are changed to ``lat. 34[deg]40'11'' N., long.
98[deg]26'18'' W.,'' to coincide with the 2.6 NM arc radius.
R-5601C: The geographic coordinates ``lat. 34[deg]40'54'' N., long.
98[deg]37'54'' W.,'' in the boundaries description are changed to
``lat. 34[deg]40'54'' N., long. 98[deg]37'156'' W.,'' to coincide with
Oklahoma State Highway No. 115.
R-5601D: The geographic coordinates ``lat. 34[deg]40'54'' N., long.
98[deg]37'54'' W.,'' in the boundaries description are changed to
``lat. 34[deg]40'54'' N., long. 98[deg]37'56'' W.,'' to coincide with
Oklahoma State Highway No. 115.
R-5601E: The geographic coordinates ``lat. 34[deg]38'15'' N., long.
98[deg]37'58'' W.,'' in the boundaries description are changed to
``lat. 34[deg]38'15'' N., long. 98[deg]37'57'' W.,'' to match the
corresponding point in R-5601B and R-5601C.
R-5601G: Establish R-5601G to abut the northern boundary of R-
5601F, to the north, underlying the Washita MOA. The new restricted
area extends upward from 500 feet above ground level (AGL) to, but not
including 8,000 feet MSL; excluding the airspace below 5,500 feet MSL
over the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge, as noted in the
Discussion of Comments section. R-5601G extends laterally across
approximately three quarters of the restricted area complex, west to
east, and northward between 5 NM to 11 NM along the northern boundary
of R-5601F. Additionally, the geographic coordinates ``lat.
34[deg]46'07'' N., long. 98[deg]25'50'' W.,'' in the proposed
boundaries description are changed to ``lat. 34[deg]46'03'' N., long.
98[deg]25'50'' W.,'' to ensure a shared boundary with R-5601F. Lastly,
the controlling agency ``FAA, Fort Worth Center'' is changed to ``FAA,
Fort Worth ARTCC.''
R-5601H: Establish R-5601H to fill a small airspace area over Fort
Sill Army Post, OK, surrounded by two continuously active restricted
areas (R-5601A and R-5601B). The new restricted area extends upward
from the surface to FL400. Additionally, the geographic coordinates
``lat. 34[deg]40'47'' N., long. 98[deg]23'09'' W.,'' in the proposed
boundaries description are changed to ``lat. 34[deg]40'47'' N., long.
98[deg]23'07'' W.,'' to match the corresponding point in R-5601A.
Lastly, the arc radius ``3-mile'' is changed to ``2.6 NM'' to retain
the existing boundary defined in terms of NM and the geographic
coordinates ``lat. 34[deg]40'12'' N., long. 98[deg]26'18'' W.,'' are
changed to ``lat. 34[deg]40'11'' N., long. 98[deg]26'18'' W.,'' to
coincide with the 2.6 NM arc radius.
The two new restricted areas allow participating aircraft to
maneuver within the current Fort Sill Approach Control Airspace and
contain the hazardous combat laser energy within restricted airspace.
As noted in the NPRM, R-5601G will be used for aircraft maneuvering and
combat laser targeting employment and R-5601H will be used for aircraft
conducting Close Air Support (CAS) training. There are no changes to
the existing pattern of firing, ordnance delivery runs, or weapons
impact areas and all weapons release continue to occur in R-5601A, R-
5601B, or R-5601C, as they are now. Further, no supersonic flight will
occur.
This action also changes the using agency information ``U.S. Army,
Commanding General, Fort Sill, OK,'' listed for R-5601A-E to ``U.S.
Army, Commanding General, U.S. Army Fires Center of Excellence
(USAFCOE) and Fort Sill, Fort Sill, OK'' and the using agency
``Commanding General, United States Army Field Artillery Center
(USAFACFS), Fort Sill, OK,'' listed for R-5601F is changed to ``U.S.
Army, Commanding General, U.S. Army Fires Center of Excellence
(USAFCOE) and Fort Sill, Fort Sill, OK.'' These changes reflect the
current organizational responsibilities and match the using agency
information published in R-5601G and R-5601H.
The boundaries, designated altitudes, times of designation, and
controlling agency information for restricted areas R-5601A-F are not
changed by this action.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which
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frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them
operationally current. It, therefore: (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 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.
Environmental Review
In accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraphs 6-3.c and 8-2, the
FAA has conducted an independent evaluation of the U.S. Army's Final
Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Creation of Restricted Areas
(RAs) R-5601G and R-5601H. The FAA determined that no significant
impacts would occur as a result of the Federal action and therefore,
preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement is not warranted and a
Finding of No Significant Impact in accordance with 40 CFR 1501.4(e) is
appropriate. Subsequently, and in accordance with 40 CFR 1506.3, the
FAA adopted the U.S. Army's final EA and prepared a Finding of No
Significant Impact/Record of Decision dated November 7, 2016.
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 (f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O.
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.
Sec. 73.56 [Amended]
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2. Section 73.56 is amended as follows:
R-5601A Fort Sill, OK [Amended]
By removing the current boundaries and using agency information and
substituting the following:
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 34[deg]38'15'' N., long.
98[deg]17'01'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]38'15'' N., long. 98[deg]20'56'' W.;
to lat. 34[deg]38'30'' N., long. 98[deg]21'41'' W.; to lat.
34[deg]38'50'' N., long. 98[deg]22'06'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]39'53'' N.,
long. 98[deg]22'16'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]40'47'' N., long.
98[deg]23'07'' W.; thence north along the western edge of Interstate
Highway 44 to lat. 34[deg]43'30'' N., long. 98[deg]23'59'' W.; to lat.
34[deg]43'30'' N., long. 98[deg]21'21'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]43'45'' N.,
long. 98[deg]21'01'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]46'06'' N., long.
98[deg]21'01'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]46'06'' N., long. 98[deg]17'01'' W.;
to the point of beginning.
Using agency. U.S. Army, Commanding General, U.S. Army Fires Center
of Excellence (USAFCOE) and Fort Sill, Fort Sill, OK.
R-5601B Fort Sill, OK [Amended]
By removing the current boundaries and using agency information and
substituting the following:
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 34[deg]40'47'' N., long.
98[deg]23'07'' W.; thence counterclockwise along an arc, 2.6 NM radius
centered at lat. 34[deg]38'18'' N., long. 98[deg]24'07'' W.; to lat.
34[deg]40'11'' N., long. 98[deg]26'18'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]38'15'' N.,
long. 98[deg]26'19'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]38'15'' N., long.
98[deg]37'57'' W.; thence north along Oklahoma State Highway No. 115 to
lat. 34[deg]40'54'' N., long. 98[deg]37'56'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]42'07''
N., long. 98[deg]37'20'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]43'21'' N., long.
98[deg]36'02'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]43'30'' N., long. 98[deg]35'40'' W.;
to lat. 34[deg]43'30'' N., long. 98[deg]23'59'' W.; thence south along
the western edge of Interstate Highway 44 to the point of beginning.
Using agency. U.S. Army, Commanding General, U.S. Army Fires Center
of Excellence (USAFCOE) and Fort Sill, Fort Sill, OK.
R-5601C Fort Sill, OK [Amended]
By removing the current boundaries and using agency information and
substituting the following:
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 34[deg]38'15'' N., long.
98[deg]37'57'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]38'15'' N., long. 98[deg]45'21'' W.;
to lat. 34[deg]41'47'' N., long. 98[deg]45'21'' W.; to lat.
34[deg]41'47'' N., long. 98[deg]44'17'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]41'21'' N.,
long. 98[deg]44'17'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]41'21'' N., long.
98[deg]40'36'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]40'54'' N., long. 98[deg]40'36'' W.;
to lat. 34[deg]40'54'' N., long. 98[deg]37'56'' W.; thence south along
Oklahoma State Highway No. 115 to the point of beginning.
Using agency. U.S. Army, Commanding General, U.S. Army Fires Center
of Excellence (USAFCOE) and Fort Sill, Fort Sill, OK.
R-5601D Fort Sill, OK [Amended]
By removing the current boundaries and using agency information and
substituting the following:
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 34[deg]38'15'' N., long.
98[deg]45'21'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]38'15'' N., long. 98[deg]48'01'' W.;
to lat. 34[deg]42'15'' N., long. 98[deg]50'01'' W.; to lat.
34[deg]45'00'' N., long. 98[deg]40'31'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]43'30'' N.,
long. 98[deg]35'40'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]43'21'' N., long.
98[deg]36'02'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]42'07'' N., long. 98[deg]37'20'' W.;
to lat. 34[deg]40'54'' N., long. 98[deg]37'56'' W.; to lat.
34[deg]40'54'' N., long. 98[deg]40'36'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]41'21'' N.,
long. 98[deg]40'36'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]41'21'' N., long.
98[deg]44'17'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]41'47'' N., long. 98[deg]44'17'' W.;
to lat. 34[deg]41'47'' N., long. 98[deg]45'21'' W.; to the point of
beginning.
Using agency. U.S. Army, Commanding General, U.S. Army Fires Center
of Excellence (USAFCOE) and Fort Sill, Fort Sill, OK.
R-5601E Fort Sill, OK [Amended]
By removing the current boundaries and using agency information and
substituting the following:
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 34[deg]38'15'' N., long.
98[deg]37'57'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]36'00'' N., long. 98[deg]46'46'' W.;
to lat. 34[deg]38'15'' N., long. 98[deg]48'01'' W.; to lat.
34[deg]38'15'' N., long. 98[deg]45'21'' W.; to the point of beginning.
Using agency. U.S. Army, Commanding General, U.S. Army Fires Center
of Excellence (USAFCOE) and Fort Sill, Fort Sill, OK.
R-5601F Fort Sill, OK [Amended]
By removing the current using agency and substituting the
following:
Using agency. U.S. Army, Commanding General, U.S. Army Fires Center
of Excellence (USAFCOE) and Fort Sill, Fort Sill, OK.
R-5601G Fort Sill, OK [New]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 34[deg]46'03'' N., long.
98[deg]25'50'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]45'03'' N., long. 98[deg]29'46'' W.;
thence counterclockwise via the 46 NM arc of SPS VORTAC to lat.
34[deg]43'46'' N., long. 98[deg]49'55'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]47'00'' N.,
long. 98[deg]51'00'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]50'30'' N., long.
98[deg]46'02'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]57'51'' N., long. 98[deg]25'47'' W.;
to the point of beginning. Excluding that airspace below 5,500 feet MSL
over the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge.
Designated altitudes. 500 feet AGL to, but not including, 8,000
feet MSL.
Time of designation. Sunrise to 2200 local time, Monday-Friday;
other times by NOTAM.
Controlling agency. FAA, Fort Worth ARTCC.
Using agency. U.S. Army, Commanding General, U.S. Army Fires Center
of Excellence (USAFCOE) and Fort Sill, Fort Sill, OK.
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R-5601H Fort Sill, OK [New]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 34[deg]38'15'' N., long.
98[deg]20'56'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]38'30'' N., long. 98[deg]21'41'' W.;
to lat. 34[deg]38'50'' N., long. 98[deg]22'06'' W.; to lat.
34[deg]39'53'' N., long. 98[deg]22'16'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]40'47'' N.,
long. 98[deg]23'07'' W.; thence counterclockwise along an arc, 2.6 NM
radius centered at lat. 34[deg]38'18'' N., long. 98[deg]24'07'' W.; to
lat. 34[deg]40'11'' N., long. 98[deg]26'18'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]38'15''
N., long. 98[deg]26'19'' W.; to the point of beginning.
Designated altitudes. Surface to FL 400.
Time of designation. By NOTAM.
Controlling agency. FAA, Fort Worth ARTCC.
Using agency. U.S. Army, Commanding General, U.S. Army Fires Center
of Excellence (USAFCOE) and Fort Sill, Fort Sill, OK.
Issued in Washington, DC, on November 8, 2016.
Leslie M. Swann,
Acting Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
[FR Doc. 2016-27441 Filed 11-14-16; 8:45 am]
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