[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 79 (Wednesday, April 26, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 19188-19189]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-08365]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0307; Airspace Docket No. 17-ANE-1]


Amendment of Restricted Areas R-4102A and R-4102B; Fort Devens, 
MA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action updates the using agency information for 
restricted areas R-4102A and R-4102B, Fort Devens, MA. This is an 
administrative change to reflect the current organization tasked with 
using agency responsibilities for the restricted areas. It does not 
affect the boundaries, designated altitudes, time of designation or 
activities conducted within the restricted areas.

DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC, June 22, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, 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 updates the using agency for restricted areas R-4102A and R-
4102B, Fort Devens, MA, to reflect the current organization responsible 
for the restricted areas.

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The Rule

    This rule amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 
73 by updating the using agency name for restricted areas R-4102A and 
R-4102B, Fort Devens, MA, by removing the words ``Chief, Reserve 
Component Division, Devens Reserve Forces Training Area, Ayer, MA,'' 
and adding the words ``Commander, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Devens, 
MA.'' The name change reflects the current organization assigned using 
agency responsibilities for the restricted areas. This is an 
administrative change that 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.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    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. 
It, therefore: (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.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action of updating the using 
agency information for restricted areas R-4102A and R-4102B, Fort 
Devens, MA qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National 
Environmental Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, 
Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, paragraph 5-6.5.d, 
``Modification of the technical description of special use airspace 
(SUA) that does not alter the dimensions, altitudes, or times of 
designation of the airspace (such as changes in designation of the 
controlling or using agency, or correction of typographical errors).'' 
This airspace action is an administrative change to the description of 
restricted areas R-4102A and R-4102B to update the using agency name. 
It does not alter the dimensions, altitudes, time of designation, or 
use of the airspace. Therefore, this airspace action is not expected to 
result in any significant environmental impacts. In accordance with FAA 
Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 regarding Extraordinary Circumstances, 
this action has been reviewed for factors and circumstances in which a 
normally categorically excluded action may have a significant 
environmental impact requiring further analysis, and it is determined 
that 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

    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.  73.41  [Amended]

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2. Section 73.41 is amended as follows:
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R-4102A Fort Devens, MA [Amended]

    By removing the words ``Using agency. Chief, Reserve Component 
Division, Devens Reserve Forces Training Area, Ayer, MA,'' and adding 
in their place the words ``Using agency. Commander, U.S. Army Garrison, 
Fort Devens, MA.''

R-4102B Fort Devens, MA [Amended]

    By removing the words ``Using agency. Chief, Reserve Component 
Division, Devens Reserve Forces Training Area, Ayer, MA,'' and adding 
in their place the words ``Using agency. Commander, U.S. Army Garrison, 
Fort Devens, MA.''

    Issued in Washington, DC, on April 19, 2017.
Rodger A. Dean, Jr.,
Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
[FR Doc. 2017-08365 Filed 4-25-17; 8:45 am]
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