[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 217 (Monday, November 10, 1997)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 60456-60457]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-29574]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Airspace Docket No. 97-ASW-15]
RIN 2120-AA66


Change Using Agency for Restricted Areas R-5107B and J, White 
Sands Missile Range, NM, and R-5111D, Elephant Butte, NM

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action changes the using agency for Restricted Areas 
5107B (R-5107B) and R-5107J, White Sands Missile Range, NM, and R-
5111D, Elephant Butte, NM, from ``Deputy for Air Force, White Sands 
Missile Range, NM 88002'' to ``Commanding General, White Sands Missile 
Range, NM.'' This is an administrative change that was initiated by the 
U.S. Army to reflect the current organization at White Sands. There are 
no changes to the boundaries, designated altitudes, times of 
designation, or activities conducted within the affected restricted 
areas.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, January 1, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Brown, 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:

The Rule

    This action amends 14 CFR part 73 by changing the using agency for 
R-5107B and R-5107J, White Sands Missile Range, NM, and R-5111D, 
Elephant Butte, NM, from ``Deputy for Air Force, White Sands Missile 
Range, NM 88002'' to ``Commanding General, White Sands Missile Range, 
NM.'' This is an administrative change that was initiated by the U.S. 
Army to reflect the current organization at White Sands.
    This administrative change will not alter the existing boundaries, 
altitudes, times of designation, or the activities conducted within the 
affected restricted areas. Therefore, I find that notice and public 
procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary because this action is 
a minor technical amendment in which the public would not be 
particularly interested.
    Section 73.51 of 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.

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Environmental Review

    This action changes the using agency of the restricted areas. There 
are no changes to the existing boundaries, altitudes, times of 
designation, or the activities conducted within the affected restricted 
areas. Accordingly, 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-5107B  White Sands Missile Range, NM [Amended]

    By removing the current ``Using agency. Deputy for Air Force, White 
Sands Missile Range, NM 88002,'' and substituting ``Using agency. 
Commanding General, White Sands Missile Range, NM.''
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R-5107J  White Sands Missile Range, NM [Amended]

    By removing the current ``Using agency. Deputy for Air Force, White 
Sands Missile Range, NM 88002,'' and substituting ``Using agency. 
Commanding General, White Sands Missile Range, NM.''
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R-5111D  Elephant Butte, NM [Amended]

    By removing the current ``Using agency. Deputy for United States 
Air Force, White Sands Missile Range, NM 88002,'' and substituting 
``Using agency. Commanding General, White Sands Missile Range, NM.''
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 29, 1997.
Reginald C. Matthews,
Acting Program Director for Air Traffic Airspace Management.
[FR Doc. 97-29574 Filed 11-7-97; 8:45 am]
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