[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 74 (Wednesday, April 17, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 15952-15953]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-07596]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 73
[Docket No. FAA-2019-0223; Airspace Docket No. 19-ASO-4]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Restricted Area R-2101; Anniston Army Depot, AL
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action updates the controlling agency information for
restricted area R-2101, Anniston Army Depot, AL. This is an
administrative change to reflect the current air traffic control (ATC)
facility tasked with controlling agency responsibilities for the
restricted area. It does not affect the boundaries, designated
altitudes, time of designation, or activities conducted within
restricted area R-2101.
DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC, June 20, 2019.
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 controlling agency for restricted area R-
2101 to update the controlling agency for the airspace.
The Rule
This rule amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part
73 by updating the controlling agency name for restricted area R-2101.
R-2101 extends from the surface to 5,000 feet MSL, and is wholly
contained within the confines of the airspace delegated to the
Birmingham Airport Traffic Control
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Tower (ATCT). The controlling agency for R-2101 is changed from ``FAA,
Atlanta ARTCC,'' to ``FAA, Birmingham ATCT.'' This action is necessary
in order to reflect the current ATC facility tasked with controlling
agency responsibilities for the restricted area.
This is an administrative change that does not affect the overall
R-2101 restricted area boundaries, designated altitudes, time of
designation, 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 controlling
agency information for R-2101, Anniston Army Depot, AL, qualifies for
categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act, and
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 area R-2101;
Anniston Army Depot, AL, to update the controlling agency name. It does
not alter the restricted area dimensions, designated 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.
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. 73.21 Alabama [Amended]
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2. Sec. 73.21 is amended as follows:
R-2101 Anniston Army Depot, AL [Amended]
By removing the current controlling agency and adding the following
in its place: Controlling agency. FAA, Birmingham ATCT.
Issued in Washington, DC, on April 8, 2019.
Rodger A. Dean Jr.,
Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
[FR Doc. 2019-07596 Filed 4-16-19; 8:45 am]
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