[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 207 (Monday, October 27, 1997)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 55503-55504]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-28412]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

14 CFR Part 73

[Airspace Docket No. 97-ASW-10]
RIN 2120-AA66


Change Time of Designation for Restricted Areas R-5104A/B, and R-
5105; Melrose, NM

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action reduces the timeframe during which Restricted Area 
5104A/B (R-5104A/B), and Restricted Area 5105 (R-5105), Melrose, NM, 
may be activated without prior issuance of a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM). 
This change, initiated by the U.S. Air Force, reflects the current 
scheduling of R-5104A/B, and R-5105. The boundaries, designated 
altitudes, or activities conducted within these restricted areas are 
not affected by this action.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, January 1, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sheri Edgett Baron, 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.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    As a result of a U.S. Air Force review of restricted area 
utilization and operational requirements at Melrose, NM, the U.S. Air 
Force has requested a reduction in the times of use for R-5104A/B, and 
R-5105.

The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 73 reduces the time of designation 
for R-5104A/B, and R-5105 from the current ``0800-2400 local time 
daily; other times by NOTAM,'' to ``0800-2400 local time Monday-Friday; 
other times by NOTAM.'' The boundaries, designated altitudes, or 
activities conducted within these restricted areas are not affected by 
this action.
    The FAA is taking this action in response to written notification 
from the using agency that a reduction in the times of use for the 
restricted areas is appropriate. As the solicitation of comments would 
not offer any meaningful right or benefit to any segment of the public, 
notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
    Section 73.51 of 14 CFR part 73 was republished 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.
    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 
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 reduces the restricted area's time of designation. 
Therefore, the FAA has determined that this action is not subject to 
environmental assessments and procedures in accordance with 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--SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE

    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. 73.51  [Amended]

    2. Sec. 73.51 is amended as follows:
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R-5104A Melrose, NM  [Amended]

    By removing the current ``Time of designation: 0800-2400 local time 
daily; other times by NOTAM'' and substituting ``Time of designation: 
0800-2400 local time Monday-Friday; other times by NOTAM.''

R-5104B Melrose, NM  [Amended]

    By removing the current ``Time of designation: 0800-2400 local time 
daily; other times by NOTAM'' and substituting ``Time of designation: 
0800-2400 local time Monday-Friday; other times by NOTAM.''

R-5105 Melrose, NM  [Amended]

    By removing the current ``Time of designation: 0800-2400 local time 
daily; other times by NOTAM'' and substituting ``Time of designation: 
0800-2400 local time Monday-Friday; other times by NOTAM.''
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 10, 1997.
Reginald C. Matthews,
Acting Program Director for Air Traffic Airspace Management.
[FR Doc. 97-28412 Filed 10-24-97; 8:45 am]
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