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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 73 

[Docket No. FAA–2018–0728; Airspace 

Docket No. 18–ASO–2] 

RIN 2120–AA66 

Amendment of Multiple Restricted 

Area Boundary Descriptions; Florida 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule; technical 

amendment. 

SUMMARY: This action makes minor 

adjustments to the boundary 

descriptions of restricted areas R–2905A 

and R–2905B, Tyndall AFB, FL; R– 

2914B, and R–2919B, Valparaiso, FL; R– 

2915A and R–2915C, Eglin AFB, FL. 

The changes are needed because the 

FAA has adopted updated digital data 

that more precisely define maritime 

limits and other geophysical features 

used in the boundary descriptions. This 

requires minor changes to certain 

latitude/longitude points in the 

boundary descriptions of the above 

restricted areas in order to match the 

updated data and ensure accurate 

boundary depiction on aeronautical 

charts. 

DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC, 

November 8, 2018. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul 

Gallant, Airspace Policy Group, AJV–11, 

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 supports updating certain boundary 

coordinates for restricted areas Tyndall 

AFB, FL, Valparaiso, FL, and, Eglin 

AFB, FL. 

Background 

Some restricted area boundary 

descriptions use maritime limits, such 

as references to the shoreline of the 

U.S., to identify the shape of the area 

(e.g., ‘‘3 nautical miles from and parallel 

to the shoreline’’). These boundary 

descriptions contain latitude/longitude 

coordinates that were intended to 

intersect a line running 3 NM from, and 

parallel to, the shoreline. In other cases, 

boundaries are defined with reference to 

geophysical features such as a railroad 

track or highway. 

For a variety of reasons, maritime 

limits change over time. The FAA has 

received updated digital data for 

maritime limits from the National 

Oceanic and Atmospheric 

Administration (NOAA). Digital data are 

more precise than measurements used 

in the past. The FAA, through the 

implementation of its data-driven 

charting process, was able to utilize this 

new data to accurately update the U.S. 

maritime limit boundaries used for 

aeronautical charting. Prior to the 

update, the maritime limit boundary 

data used for charting were over 25 

years old. In applying the updated data, 

FAA found that some restricted area 

boundary descriptions that were based 

on the maritime limits, did not 

correspond to the updated shoreline 

data. Consequently, there are minor 

mismatches between some restricted 

area latitude/longitude coordinates and 

the actual shoreline position. Similarly, 

more accurate digital data is available 

for railroads and highways and the FAA 

is applying that information as well. 

This rulemaking action updates the 

affected boundary coordinates of 

restricted areas R–2905A, R–2905B, R– 

2914B, R–2915C, and R–2919B, in 

Florida to ensure that the published 

boundaries match the actual relation to 

the U.S. shoreline, and maintain 

aeronautical chart accuracy. R–2915A is 

amended to reflect digital positional 

data for the L and N Railroad and the 

Navarre-Milton Highway, which form 

part of that restricted area’s boundary. 

The Rule 

This action amends Title 14 Code of 

Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 73 by 

making minor updates to certain 

latitude/longitude coordinates in the 

descriptions of restricted areas R– 

2905A, R–2905B, R–2914B, R–2915A, 

R–2915C, and R–2919B, in Florida. The 

changes are needed because the FAA 

has adopted the use of digital data for 

aeronautical charting. This more precise 

digital plotting of points revealed minor 

mismatches between some current 

restricted area boundary coordinates 

and the updated digital data for those 

points. The specific restricted area 

boundary updates are shown below: 

R–2905A: The point ‘‘lat. 29°56′01′′ N, 

long. 85°33′00′′ W’’ is amended to ‘‘lat. 

29°56′06′′ N, long. 85°32′57′′ W.’’ The 

point ‘‘lat. 29°59′01′′ N, long. 85°36′30′′ 

W’’ is amended to ‘‘lat. 29°59′05′′ N, 

long. 85°36′24′′ W.’’ These changes 

reflect updated digital shoreline data. 

R–2905B: The point ‘‘lat. 29°54′01′′ N, 

long. 85°27′00′′ W’’ is amended to ‘‘lat. 

29°54′09′′ N, long. 85°27′00′′ W.’’ The 

point ‘‘lat. 29°56′01′′ N, long. 85°33′00′′ 

W’’ is amended to ‘‘lat. 29°56′06′′ N, 

long. 85°32′57′′ W.’’ These changes 

reflect updated digital shoreline data. 

R–2914B: The point ‘‘lat. 30°11′01′′ N, 

long. 85°56′00′′ W’’ is amended to ‘‘lat. 

30°11′08′′ N, long. 85°56′00′′W.’’ The 

point ‘‘lat. 30°15′01′′ N, long. 86°06′15′′ 

W’’ is amended to ‘‘lat. 30°15′18′′ N, 

long. 86°06′19′′ W.’’ These changes 

reflect updated digital shoreline data. 

R–2915A: The point ‘‘lat. 30°33′41′′ N, 

long. 86°55′00′′ W’’ is amended to ‘‘lat. 

30°33′30′′ N, long. 86°55′00′′ W.’’ The 

point ‘‘lat. 30°38′46′′ N, long. 86°55′00′′ 

W’’ is amended to ‘‘lat. 30°38′52′′ N, 

long. 86°55′00′′ W.’’ The point ‘‘lat. 

32°42′46′′ N, long. 86°45′45′′ W’’ is 

amended to ‘‘lat. 30°42′46′′ N, long. 

86°45′23′′ W.’’ The point ‘‘lat. 30°26′31′′ 

N, long. 86°52′20′′ W’’ is amended to 

‘‘lat. 30°26′31′′ N, long. 86°52′00′′ W.’’ 

These amended points are based on 

digital data for the L and N Railroad and 

the Navarre-Milton Highway. 

R–2915C: The point ‘‘lat. 30°20′51′′ N, 

long. 86°38′50′′ W’’ is amended to ‘‘lat. 

30°20′47′′ N, long. 86°38′51′′ W.’’ The 

point ‘‘lat. 30°19′31′′ N, long. 86°51′30′′ 

W’’ is amended to ‘‘lat. 30°19′45′′ N, 

long. 86°51′30′′ W.’’ These changes 

reflect updated digital shoreline data. 

R–2919B: The point ‘‘lat. 30°15′01′′ N, 

long. 86°06′15′′ W’’ is amended to ‘‘lat. 

30°15′18′′ N, long. 86°06′19′′ W.’’ The 

point ‘‘lat. 30°19′46′′ N, long. 86°23′45′′ 

W’’ is amended to ‘‘lat. 30°19′41′′ N, 

long. 86°23′46′′ W.’’ These changes 

reflect updated digital shoreline data. 

These minor editorial changes update 

existing restricted area boundaries with 

more precise digital information. It does 

not affect the location, 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 

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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 making minor adjustments to 

the boundary descriptions of restricted 

areas R–2905A and R–2905B, Tyndall 

AFB, FL; R–2914B, Valparaiso, FL; R– 

2915A and R–2915C, Eglin AFB, FL; 

and R–2919B, Valparaiso, FL qualifies 

for categorical exclusion under the 

National Environmental Policy Act and 

its implementing regulations at 40 CFR 

part 1500, 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 dimension, 

altitudes, or times of designation of the 

airspace. This airspace action makes 

minor updates to certain boundary 

coordinates of restricted areas R–2905A 

and R–2905B, Tyndall AFB, FL; R– 

2914B, Valparaiso, FL; R–2915C, Eglin 

AFB, FL; and R–2919B, Valparaiso, FL, 

to match the more precise digital 

shoreline data received from the 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric 

Administration (NOAA). This ensures 

that the affected boundaries continue to 

match the NOAA-defined position of 

the U.S. shoreline, and more accurate 

digital data for geophysical references. It 

does not alter the location, altitudes, or 

activities conducted within the airspace; 

therefore, it is not expected to cause any 

potentially significant environmental 

impacts. In accordance with FAA Order 

1050.1F, paragraph 5–2 regarding 

Extraordinary Circumstances, the FAA 

has reviewed this action for factors and 

circumstances in which a normally 

categorically excluded action may have 

a significant environmental impact 

requiring further analysis. The FAA has 

determined that no extraordinary 

circumstances exist that warrant 

preparation of an environmental 

assessment or environmental impact 

study. 

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 

■ 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. 

§ 73.29 [Amended] 

■ 2. Section 73.29 is amended as 

follows: 

* * * * * 

R–2905A Tyndall AFB, FL [Amended] 

By removing the current boundaries and 

adding in its place the following: 

Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 30°01′31′′ N, 

long. 85°32′30′′ W; to lat. 30°01′16′′ N, long. 

85°30′00′′ W; to lat. 29°56′06′′ N, long. 

85°32′57′′ W; thence 3 nautical miles from 

and parallel to the shoreline to lat. 29°59′05′′ 

N, long. 85°36′24′′ W; to the point of 

beginning. 

R–2905B Tyndall AFB, FL [Amended] 

By removing the current boundaries and 

adding in its place the following: 

Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 30°01′16′′ N, 

long. 85°30′00′′ W; to lat. 30°01′01′′ N, long. 

85°27′00′′ W; to lat. 29°54′09′′ N, long. 

85°27′00′′ W; thence 3 nautical miles from 

and parallel to the shoreline to lat. 29°56′06′′ 

N, long. 85°32′57′′ W; to the point of 

beginning. 

R–2914B Valparaiso, FL [Amended] 

By removing the current boundaries and 

adding in its place the following: 

Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 30°22′01′′ N, 

long. 86°08′00′′ W; to lat. 30°19′16′′ N, long. 

85°56′00′′ W; to lat. 30°11′08′′ N, long. 

85°56′00′′ W; thence 3 nautical miles from 

and parallel to the shoreline to lat. 30°15′18′′ 

N, long. 86°06′19′′ W; to the point of 

beginning. 

R–2915A Eglin AFB, FL [Amended] 

By removing the current boundaries and 

adding in its place the following: 

Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 30°33′30′′ N, 

long. 86°55′00′′ W; to lat. 30°38′52′′ N, long. 

86°55′00′′ W; thence along the L and N 

Railroad to lat. 30°42′46′′ N, long. 86°45′23′′ 

W; to lat. 30°42′51′′ N, long. 86°38′02′′ W; to 

lat. 30°29′02′′ N, long. 86°38′02′′ W; to lat. 

30°26′31′′ N, long. 86°51′30′′ W; to lat. 

30°26′31′′ N, long. 86°52′00′′ W; thence along 

the Navarre-Milton Highway to the point of 

beginning. 

R–2915C Eglin AFB, FL [Amended] 

By removing the current boundaries and 

adding in its place the following: 

Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 30°22′47′′ N, 

long. 86°51′30′′ W; thence along the shoreline 

to lat. 30°23′46′′ N, long. 86°38′15′′ W; to lat. 

30°20′47′′ N, long. 86°38′51′′ W; thence 3 

nautical miles from and parallel to the 

shoreline to lat. 30°19′45′′ N, long. 86°51′30′′ 

W; to the point of beginning. 

R–2919B Valparaiso, FL [Amended] 

By removing the current boundaries and 

adding in its place the following: 

Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 30°25′01′′ N, 

long. 86°22′26′′ W; to lat. 30°22′01′′ N, long. 

86°08′00′′ W; to lat. 30°15′18′′ N, long. 

86°06′19′′ W; thence 3 NM from and parallel 

to the shoreline to lat. 30°19′41′′ N, long. 

86°23′46′′ W; to the point of beginning. 

Issued in Washington, DC, on August 13, 

2018. 

Rodger A. Dean, Jr., 

Manager, Airspace Policy Group. 

[FR Doc. 2018–17766 Filed 8–16–18; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 97 

[Docket No. 31207; Amdt. No. 3812] 

Standard Instrument Approach 

Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums 

and Obstacle Departure Procedures; 

Miscellaneous Amendments 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This rule amends, suspends, 

or removes Standard Instrument 

Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and 

associated Takeoff Minimums and 

Obstacle Departure Procedures for 

operations at certain airports. These 

regulatory actions are needed because of 

the adoption of new or revised criteria, 

or because of changes occurring in the 

National Airspace System, such as the 

commissioning of new navigational 

facilities, adding new obstacles, or 

changing air traffic requirements. These 

changes are designed to provide for the 

safe and efficient use of the navigable 

airspace and to promote safe flight 

operations under instrument flight rules 

at the affected airports. 

DATES: This rule is effective August 17, 

2018. The compliance date for each 

SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums, 

and ODP is specified in the amendatory 

provisions. 

The incorporation by reference of 

certain publications listed in the 

regulations is approved by the Director 

of the Federal Register as of August 17, 

2018. 

ADDRESSES: Availability of matter 

incorporated by reference in the 

amendment is as follows: 

For Examination 

1. U.S. Department of Transportation, 

Docket Ops–M30, 1200 New Jersey 


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