[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 59 (Thursday, March 27, 1997)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 14633]
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[FR Doc No: 97-7825]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Airspace Docket No. 97-AWP-4]


Adding Controlling Agency to Restricted Areas: R-2530 Sierra Army 
Depot, CA; R-4802 Lone Rock, NV; and R-4811 Hawthorne, NV

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action adds ``FAA, Oakland Air Route Traffic Control 
Center (ARTCC)'' as the controlling agency for Restricted Areas 2530 
(R-2530), Sierra Army Depot, CA; R-4802, Lone Rock, NV; and R-4811, 
Hawthorne, NV, to support the provisions of the Open Skies Treaty. This 
is an administrative change, therefore, there are no changes to the 
boundaries, designated altitudes, times of designation, or activities 
conducted within the affected restricted area.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, May 22, 1997.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William C. Nelson, 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 amendment to part 73 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 
CFR part 73) adds ``FAA, Oakland ARTCC'' as the controlling agency for 
R-2530 Sierra Army Depot, CA, R-4802 Lone Rock, NV, and R-4811 
Hawthorne, NV, to support the provisions of the Open Skies Treaty. This 
amendment is an administrative change, therefore, there are no changes 
to the boundaries, designated altitudes, times of designation, or 
activities conducted within the affected restricted area. Because this 
action is a minor technical amendment in which the public is not 
particularly interested, I find that notice and public procedure under 
5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary. Sections 73.25 and 73.48 of part 73 of 
the Federal Aviation Regulations were 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 adds a controlling agency to the specified restricted 
areas. There are no changes to the boundaries, designated altitudes, 
times of designation, or activities conducted within the affected 
restricted areas. Accordingly, this action is not subject to 
environmental assessments and procedures as set forth in FAA Order 
1050.1D, ``Policies and Procedures for Considering Environmental 
Impacts'' and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.

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.


Sec. 73.25  [Amended]

    2. Section 73.25 is amended as follows:

R-2530  Sierra Army Depot, CA  [Amended]

    By adding the following controlling agency: ``Controlling agency. 
FAA, Oakland ARTCC.''


Sec. 73.48  [Amended]

    3. Section 73.48 is amended as follows:

R-4802  Lone Rock, NV  [Amended]

    By adding the following controlling agency: ``Controlling agency. 
FAA, Oakland ARTCC.''

R-4811  Hawthorne, NV  [Amended]

    By adding the following controlling agency: ``Controlling agency. 
FAA, Oakland ARTCC.''

    Issued in Washington, DC, on March 19, 1997.
Jeff Griffith,
Program Director for Air Traffic Airspace Management.
[FR Doc. 97-7825 Filed 3-26-97; 8:45 am]
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