[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 40 (Monday, March 2, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 11106-11107]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-04294]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Docket No. FAA-2015-0265; Airspace Docket No. 14-ASW-11]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of Restricted Areas R-3801A, R-3801B, and R-3801C; Camp 
Claiborne, LA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

[[Page 11107]]


ACTION: Final rule; technical amendment.

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SUMMARY: This action updates using agency information for restricted 
areas R-3801A, R-3801B, and R-3801C, Camp Claiborne, LA. This is an 
administrative change to reflect an organizational transfer of using 
agency responsibilities within the United States Air Force. It does not 
affect the boundaries, designated altitudes, time of designation or 
activities conducted within the restricted areas.

DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC, April 30, 2015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Abbott, Airspace Policy and 
Regulations Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; 
telephone: (202) 267-8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On January 6, 1994, the FAA amended restricted areas R-3801A, R-
3801B, and R-3801C to reflect ``U.S. Air Force, 917 Fighter Wing, 
Barksdale AFB, LA'' as the using agency. Due to multiple U.S. Air Force 
organizational initiatives since 1994, the 917th Fighter Wing changed 
to the 917th Wing and then to the 917th Fighter Group. As a result of 
the 917th Fighter Group deactivating in 2013, the using agency 
responsibilities were transferred within the U.S. Air Force to the 
307th Bomb Wing at Barksdale AFB, where they remain today.
    The organizational changes listed above did not alter the location, 
size, or use of the restricted areas from the current parameters.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 73 by updating the using agency name for restricted areas R-3801A, 
R-3801B, and R-3801C, Camp Claiborne, LA. The name change is due to an 
organizational transfer of restricted area using agency 
responsibilities within the U.S. Air Force. This is an administrative 
change that does not affect the boundaries, designated altitudes, or 
activities conducted within the restricted areas; therefore, notice and 
public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
    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. 
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 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.
    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 modifies the technical descriptions of restricted areas to ensure 
that accurate information is available to the flying public for the 
Camp Claiborne, LA, area.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical 
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance 
with FAA Order 1050.1E, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, 
paragraph 311d. This airspace action is an administrative change to the 
description of restricted areas R-3801A, R-3801B, and R-3801C to update 
the using agency name. It does not alter the dimensions, altitudes, 
time of designation, or use of the airspace; therefore, it is not 
expected to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, 
and no extraordinary circumstances exists that warrant preparation of 
an environmental assessment.

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

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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.  73.38  [Amended]

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2. Section 73.38 is amended as follows:
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R-3801A Camp Claiborne, LA [Amended]

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    By removing the words ``Using agency. U.S. Air Force, 917 Fighter 
Wing, Barksdale AFB, LA,'' and inserting in their place ``Using agency. 
U.S. Air Force, 307th Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, LA.''

R-3801B Camp Claiborne, LA [Amended]

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    By removing the words ``Using agency. U.S. Air Force, 917 Fighter 
Wing, Barksdale AFB, LA,'' and inserting in their place ``Using agency. 
U.S. Air Force, 307th Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, LA.''

R-3801C Camp Claiborne, LA [Amended]

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    By removing the words ``Using agency. U.S. Air Force, 917 Fighter 
Wing, Barksdale AFB, LA,'' and inserting in their place ``Using agency. 
U.S. Air Force, 307th Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, LA.''
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2015.
Gary A. Norek,
Manager, Airspace Policy and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2015-04294 Filed 2-27-15; 8:45 am]
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