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and the National Environmental Policy

Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73

Airspace, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

In consideration of the foregoing, the

Federal Aviation Administration

amends 14 CFR part 73, as follows:

PART 73—[AMENDED]

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; 14 CFR 11.69.

§ 73.29 [Amended]

2. Section 73.53 is amended as

follows:

R–2905A Tyndall AFB, FL [Amended]

By removing the current controlling agency

and substituting the following:

‘‘Controlling agency. Tyndall Radar

Approach Control.’’

R–2905B Tyndall AFB, FL [Amended]

By removing the current controlling agency

and substituting the following:

‘‘Controlling agency. Tyndall Radar

Approach Control.’’

Issued in Washington, DC, on January 22,

1997.

Jeff Griffith,

Program Director for Air Traffic Airspace

Management.

[FR Doc. 97–2241 Filed 1–28–97; 8:45 am]

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14 CFR Part 73

[Airspace Docket No. 95–ANM–28]

Amendment to Restricted Area R–2601

Fort Carson, CO

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This action subdivides

Restricted Area 2601 (R–2601) Fort

Carson, CO, into four separate areas to

permit more efficient use of the airspace

and reduces the time of designation. R–

2601A is designated from the surface to

but not including 12,500 feet mean sea

level (MSL); R–2601B is designated

from 12,500 feet MSL to but not

including 22,500 feet MSL; R–2601C is

designated from 22,500 feet MSL to but

not including 35,000 feet MSL; and, R–

2601D is designated from 35,000 feet

MSL to but not including 60,000 feet

MSL. This subdivision of the restricted

area utilizes the existing lateral

boundaries of R–2601. No new

restricted airspace is established by this

action.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, March 27,

1997.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken

McElroy, Airspace and Rules Division,

ATA–400, Office of Air Traffic Airspace

Management, Federal Aviation

Administration, 800 Independence

Avenue, SW.; Washington, DC 20591;

telephone (202) 267–8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

As a result of a Department of Army

review of restricted area utilization and

operational requirements at Fort Carson,

CO, the U.S. Army has requested

changes in the Fort Carson restricted

airspace. These changes affect only the

internal boundaries and enhances

efficient airspace utilization. The

coordinates for this airspace docket are

based on North American Datum 83.

Section 73.26 of part 73 of the Federal

Aviation Regulations was republished

in FAA Order 7400.8D dated July 11,

1996.

The Rule

This amendment to part 73 of the

Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR

part 73) subdivides R–2601, Fort

Carson, CO, into four separate areas to

permit more efficient utilization of

airspace. Currently, R–2601 extends

from the surface to 60,000 feet MSL,

with a time of designation of

‘‘continuous’’ to 35,000 feet and by a

Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) to 60,000

feet. The using agency has determined

that the majority of mission activities

currently do not require restricted

airspace above 12,500 feet MSL. Certain

activities, however, still require a

ceiling for restricted airspace up to

60,000 feet MSL, but not on a

‘‘continuous’’ basis. This amendment

will subdivide the existing R–2601 as

follows: R–2601A is designated from the

surface to but not including 12,500 feet

MSL from 0500 to 2400 hours, Monday

through Friday; other times by NOTAM

one hour in advance. R–2601B is

designated from 12,500 feet MSL to but

not including 22,500 feet MSL by

NOTAM one hour in advance, R–2601C

from 22,500 to but not including 35,000

feet MSL, by NOTAM 24 hours in

advance and R–2601D from 35,000 MSL

to but not including 60,000 feet MSL by

NOTAM 24 hours in advance. This

change enables the using agency to

accomplish its mission while improving

the capability to activate only the

minimum amount of restricted airspace

necessary for that mission. There is no

change to the lateral boundaries or

activities conducted in the existing area.

This action affects only the internal

subdivision of an existing restricted area

and enhances efficient airspace

utilization. Therefore, I find that notice

and public procedure under 5 U.S.C.

553(b) are unnecessary since this action

is a minor amendment in which the

public would not be particularly

interested. The coordinates for this

airspace docket are based on North

American Datum 83. Section 73.26 of

the Federal Aviation Regulations was

published in FAA Order 7400.8D dated

July 11, 1996.

The FAA has determined that this

regulation 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 will not have

a significant economic impact on a

substantial number of small entities

under the criteria of the Regulatory

Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

This action internally subdivides an

existing restricted area and does not

affect the lateral boundaries or overall

vertical limits of restricted airspace.

There are no changes to air traffic

control procedures, and routes, or the

type of activity conducted within these

boundaries as a result of this

amendment. Therefore, this action is not

subject to environmental assessments

and procedures under FAA Order

1050.1D, ‘‘Policies and Procedures for

Considering Environmental Impacts,’’

and the National Environmental Policy

Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73

Airspace, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

In consideration of the foregoing, the

Federal Aviation Administration

amends 14 CFR part 73, as follows:

PART 73—[AMENDED]

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; 14 CFR 11.69.

§ 73.26 [Amended]

2. Section 73.26 is amended as

follows:
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R–2601 Fort Carson, CO [Removed]

R–2601A Fort Carson, CO [New]

Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 38°38′19′′ N.,

long. 104°52′02′′ W.; to lat. 38°42′40′′ N.,

long. 104°49′06′′ W.; to lat. 38°41′20′′ N.,

long. 104°47′02′′ W.; to lat. 38°40′15′′ N.,

long. 104°46′22′′ W.; to lat. 38°40′00′′ N.,

long. 104°45′42′′ W.; to lat. 38°32′06′′ N.,

long. 104°45′02′′ W.; to lat. 38°25′35′′ N.,

long. 104°45′02′′ W.; to lat. 38°25′35′′ N.,

long. 104°49′02′′ W.; to lat. 38°26′10′′ N.,

long. 104°49′02′′ W.; to lat. 38°26′08′′ N.,

long. 104°57′32′′ W.; to lat. 38°29′35′′ N.,

long. 104°57′32′′ W.; thence northeast along

Colorado Highway 115, to the point of

beginning.

Altitudes. Surface to but not including

12,500 feet MSL.

Time of designation. 0500 to 2400 hours

local Monday–Friday other times by NOTAM

1 hour in advance.

Controlling agency. FAA, Denver ARTCC.

Using agency. Commanding General, Fort

Carson, CO.

R–2601B Fort Carson, CO [New]

Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 38°38′19′′ N.,

long. 104°52′02′′ W.; to lat. 38°42′40′′ N.,

long. 104°49′06′′ W.; to lat. 38°41′20′′ N.,

long. 104°47′02′′ W.; to lat. 38°40′15′′ N.,

long. 104°46′22′′ W.; to lat. 38°40′00′′ N.,

long. 104°45′42′′ W.; to lat. 38°32′06′′ N.,

long. 104°45′02′′ W.; to lat. 38°25′35′′ N.,

long. 104°45′02′′ W.; to lat. 38°25′35′′ N.,

long. 104°49′02′′ W.; to lat. 38°26′10′′ N.,

long. 104°49′02′′ W.; to lat. 38°26′08′′ N.,

long. 104°57′32′′ W.; to lat. 38°29′35′′ N.,

long. 104°57′32′′ W.; thence northeast along

Colorado Highway 115, to the point of

beginning.

Altitudes. 12,500 feet MSL to but not

including 22,500 feet MSL.

Time of designation. By NOTAM 1 hour in

advance.

Controlling agency. FAA, Denver ARTCC.

Using agency. Commanding General, Fort

Carson, CO.

R–2601C Fort Carson, CO [New]

Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 38°38′19′′ N.,

long. 104°52′02′′ W.; to lat. 38°42′40′′ N.,

long. 104°49′06′′ W.; to lat. 38°41′20′′ N.,

long. 104°47′02′′ W.; to lat. 38°40′15′′ N.,

long. 104°46′22′′ W.; to lat. 38°40′00′′ N.,

long. 104°45′42′′ W.; to lat. 38°32′06′′ N.,

long. 104°45′02′′ W.; to lat. 38°25′35′′ N.,

long. 104°45′02′′ W.; to lat. 38°25′35′′ N.,

long. 104°49′02′′ W.; to lat. 38°26′10′′ N.,

long. 104°49′02′′ W.; to lat. 38°26′08′′ N.,

long. 104°57′32′′ W.; to lat. 38°29′35′′ N.,

long. 104°57′32′′ W.; thence northeast along

Colorado Highway 115, to the point of

beginning.

Altitudes. 22,500 feet MSL to but not

including 35,000 MSL.

Time of designation. By NOTAM 24 hours

in advance.

Controlling agency. FAA, Denver ARTCC.

Using agency. Commanding General, Fort

Carson, CO.

R–2601D Fort Carson, CO [New]

Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 38°38′19′′ N.,

long. 104°52′02′′ W.; to lat. 38°42′40′′ N.,

long. 104°49′06′′ W.; to lat. 38°41′20′′ N.,

long. 104°47′02′′ W.; to lat. 38°40′15′′ N.,

long. 104°46′22′′ W.; to lat. 38°40′00′′ N.,

long. 104°45′42′′ W.; to lat. 38°32′06′′ N.,

long. 104°45′02′′ W.; to lat. 38°25′35′′ N.,

long. 104°45′02′′ W.; to lat. 38°25′35′′ N.,

long. 104°49′02′′ W.; to lat. 38°26′10′′ N.,

long. 104°49′02′′ W.; to lat. 38°26′08′′ N.,

long. 104°57′32′′ W.; to lat. 38°29′35′′ N.,

long. 104°57′32′′ W.; thence northeast along

Colorado Highway 115, to the point of

beginning.

Altitudes. 35.000 feet MSL to but not

including 60,000 feet MSL.

Time of designation. By NOTAM 24 hours

in advance.

Controlling agency. FAA, Denver ARTCC.

Using agency. Commanding General, Fort

Carson, CO.

Issued in Washington, DC, on January 22,

1997.

Jeff Griffith,

Program Director for Air Traffic Airspace

Management.

[FR Doc. 97–2242 Filed 1–28–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

20 CFR Parts 401, 402, and 422

RIN 0960–AE24

Privacy and Disclosure of Official

Records and Information; Availability

of Information and Records to the

Public

AGENCY: Social Security Administration.

ACTION: Final rules.

SUMMARY: The Social Security

Administration (SSA) was formerly an

operating division of the Department of

Health and Human Services (HHS).

Under that organizational structure,

SSA followed the HHS regulations on

privacy (45 CFR part 5b) as

supplemented by regulations specific to

SSA included in 20 CFR part 401,

‘‘Disclosure of Official Records and

Information’’ and the HHS regulations

on freedom of information (45 CFR part

5) as supplemented by specific rules on

availability of information to the public

(20 CFR part 422, subpart E). However,

SSA became an independent agency on

March 31, 1995. Accordingly, we are

promulgating our own regulations on

privacy and on availability of

information by duplicating much of the

HHS regulations on privacy and on

freedom of information and merging

them with our regulations on disclosure

and availability of information. No

substantive changes are intended. This

will result in a revised part 401 in 20

CFR and a new part 402 in 20 CFR

which will include our rules

implementing the Privacy Act and our

rules on disclosure. These new rules

will be independent of HHS regulations,

and will enable us to remove our

availability regulations from 20 CFR

part 422, subpart E.

EFFECTIVE DATE: These regulations are

effective January 29, 1997.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Henry D. Lerner, Legal Assistant, 3–B–

1 Operations Building, 6401 Security

Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235, (410)

965–1762 for information about these

rules. For information on eligibility or

claiming benefits, call our national tollfree number 1–800–772–1213.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public

Law 103–296, the Social Security

Independence and Program

Improvements Act of 1994, established

SSA as an independent agency apart

from HHS. Section 106(b) of that Act

provides that all rules and regulations

issued for functions which were

exercised by the Secretary of Health and

Human Services and are now vested in

the Commissioner of Social Security

continue in effect until modified by the

Commissioner.

Disclosure of Official Records and

Information

HHS Regulations at 45 CFR part 5b

contain rules that SSA follows in

administering the Privacy Act. 20 CFR

part 401, ‘‘Disclosure of Official Records

and Information,’’ includes rules

specific to SSA which supplement these

HHS regulations. Now that SSA is an

independent agency, we are publishing

regulations which modify HHS

regulations to reflect only structural and

procedural differences between the two

agencies. Thus the new regulations,

which are a revised part 401 of 20 CFR,

duplicate much of the existing 45 CFR

part 5b and 20 CFR part 401.

In this revised part 401, we clarify

existing rules in 20 CFR and 45 CFR by

replacing the passive voice with the

active and by relocating and

redesignating some text. Additionally,

we have not carried over text in 45 CFR

part 5b which does not pertain to SSA.

We have not duplicated 45 CFR

5b.12(c) because it pertains to contracts

amended by July 1, 1976 and is

therefore obsolete. We have not

included Appendix B to part 5b because

it is obsolete. As required by the Privacy

Act, SSA currently publishes in the

Federal Register comprehensive routine

use disclosures for each of the systems

of records it maintains.

Availability of Information and

Records to the Public

Regulations at 45 CFR part 5 contain

the rules that HHS follows in handling

requests for records under the Freedom

of Information Act. These regulations