Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 108 / Monday, June 7, 2010 / Rules and Regulations 32093 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 73 

[Docket No. FAA–2010–0557; Airspace 

Docket No. 10–AWP–6] 

RIN 2120–AA66 

Revision of Restricted Area R–2504; 

Camp Roberts, CA 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This action revises Restricted 

Area R–2504, Camp Roberts, CA, by 

subdividing the area of R–2504 to create 

R–2504A and R–2504B. Together, 

R–2504A and R–2504B will occupy the 

same lateral and vertical dimensions of 

the existing R–2504. The FAA is taking 

this action in response to a request from 

the United States (U.S.) Army. This 

action will fulfill Department of Defense 

training requirements while freeing 

unused airspace for use by 

nonparticipating civil aircraft, and 

allows the U.S. Army to activate only 

that portion of the airspace necessary to 

contain their operations. 

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, 

September 23, 2010. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken 

McElroy, Airspace and Rules Group, 

Office of System Operations Airspace 

and AIM, Federal Aviation 

Administration, 800 Independence 

Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; 

telephone: (202) 267–8783. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History 

In May 2009, the FAA Western 

Service Center, Operations Support 

Group in conjunction with the U.S. 

Army conducted a Special Use Airspace 

(SUA) review at Camp Roberts, CA. It 

was determined that the existing 

airspace was not being used efficiently 

and the U.S. Army requested the FAA 

take action to subdivide R–2504. This 

action is in response to that request. 

The Rule 

This action amends Title 14 Code of 

Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 73 by 

revising R–2504, Camp Roberts, CA, 

dividing the area into two sub areas; 

R–2504A from the surface to but not 

including 6,000 feet mean sea level 

(MSL); and R–2504B from 6,000 MSL to 

15,000 feetMSL. Together, R–2504A and 

R–2504B will occupy the same lateral 

and vertical dimensions of the existing 

R–2504. This action permits greater 

access to airspace by both Visual Flight 

Rules and Instrument Flight Rules 

aircraft during periods of activation of 

R–2504A and R–2504B. Since there are 

no changes to the boundaries, time of 

designation, or activities conducted 

within the affected restricted areas, 

notice and public procedures under 5 

U.S.C. 533(b) are unnecessary. 

Section 73.25 of Title 14 CFR part 73 

was republished in FAA Order 7400.8S, 

effective February 16, 2010. 

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. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is 

not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ 

under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not 

a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Department of 

Transportation (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, when 

promulgated, will 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 amends a restricted area for Camp 

Roberts, California. 

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 not 

expected to cause any potentially 

significant environmental impacts, and 

no extraordinary circumstances exist 

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 

■ 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. 

§ 73.25 [Amended] 

■ 2. § 73.25 is amended as follows: 

* * * * * 

R–2504 Camp Roberts, CA [Remove] 

R–2504 A Camp Roberts, CA [New] 

Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 

35°42′18′′ N., long. 120°47′59′′ W.; to lat. 

35°42′18′′ N., long. 120°47′24′′ W.; to lat. 

35°42′58′′ N., long. 120°45′37′′ W.; to lat. 

35°46′38′′ N., long. 120°44′42′′ W.; to lat. 

35°47′18′′ N., long. 120°44′49′′ W.; to lat. 

35°47′54′′ N., long. 120°45′53′′ W.; to lat. 

35°49′10′′ N., long. 120°45′44′′ W.; to lat. 

35°51′00′′ N., long. 120°46′29′′ W.; to lat. 

35°51′11′′ N., long. 120°47′59′′ W.; to lat. 

35°48′50′′ N., long. 120°50′02′′ W.; to lat. 

35°46′00′′ N., long. 120°49′59′′ W.; to lat. 

35°44′03′′ N., long. 120°48′12′′ W.; to lat. 

35°43′08′′ N., long. 120°49′04′′ W.; to lat. 

35°42′44′′ N., long. 120°48′52′′ W.; to the 

point of beginning. 

Designated altitudes. Surface to but 

not including 6,000 feet MSL. 

Time of designation. 0600 to 2400 

PST, daily. 

Controlling agency. FAA, Oakland 

ARTCC. 

Using agency. Commander, Camp 

Roberts, CA. 

* * * * * 

R–2504 B Camp Roberts, CA [New] 

Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 

35°42′18′′ N., long. 120°47′59′′ W.; to lat. 

35°42′18′′ N., long. 120°47′24′′ W.; to lat. 

35°42′58′′ N., long. 120°45′37′′ W.; to lat. 

35°46′38′′ N., long. 120°44′42′′ W.; to lat. 

35°47′18′′ N., long. 120°44′49′′ W.; to lat. 

35°47′54′′ N., long. 120°45′53′′ W.; to lat. 

35°49′10′′ N., long. 120°45′44′′ W.; to lat. 

35°51′00′′ N., long. 120°46′29′′ W.; to lat. 

35°51′11′′ N., long. 120°47′59′′ W.; to lat. 

35°48′50′′ N., long. 120°50′02′′ W.; to lat. 

35°46′00′′ N., long. 120°49′59′′ W.; to lat. 

35°44′03′′ N., long. 120°48′12′′ W.; to lat. 

35°43′08′′ N., long. 120°49′04′′ W.; to lat. 

35°42′44′′ N., long. 120°48′52′′ W.; to the 

point of beginning. 

Designated altitudes. 6,000 feet MSL 

to 15,000 feet MSL. 

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Time of designation. 0600 to 2400 

PST, daily. 

Controlling agency. FAA, Oakland 

ARTCC. 

Using agency. Commander, Camp 

Roberts, CA. 

Issued in Washington, DC, on May 27, 

2010. 

Kenneth McElroy, 

Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules Group. 

[FR Doc. 2010–13607 Filed 6–4–10; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

14 CFR Part 97 

[Docket No. 30726; Amdt. No. 3375] 

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 establishes, amends, 

suspends, or revokes 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 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 June 7, 

2010. 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 June 7, 

2010. 

ADDRESSES: Availability of matter 

incorporated by reference in the 

amendment is as follows: 

For Examination— 

1. FAA Rules Docket, FAA 

Headquarters Building, 800 

Independence Avenue, SW., 

Washington, DC 20591; 

2. The FAA Regional Office of the 

region in which the affected airport is 

located; 

3. The National Flight Procedures 

Office, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., 

Oklahoma City, OK 73169; or 

4. The National Archives and Records 

Administration (NARA). For 

information on the availability of this 

material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, 

or go to: http://www.archives.gov/ 

federal_register/ 

code_of_federal_regulations/ 

ibr_locations.html. 

Availability—All SIAPs are available 

online free of charge. Visit nfdc.faa.gov 

to register. Additionally, individual 

SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and ODP 

copies may be obtained from: 

1. FAA Public Inquiry Center (APA– 

200), FAA Headquarters Building, 800 

Independence Avenue, SW., 

Washington, DC 20591; or 

2. The FAA Regional Office of the 

region in which the affected airport is 

located. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Harry J. Hodges, Flight Procedure 

Standards Branch (AFS–420) Flight 

Technologies and Programs Division, 

Flight Standards Service, Federal 

Aviation Administration, Mike 

Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 

South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, 

OK 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box 

25082 Oklahoma City, OK 73125) 

telephone: (405) 954–4164. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This rule 

amends Title 14, Code of Federal 

Regulations, Part 97 (14 CFR part 97) by 

amending the referenced SIAPs. The 

complete regulatory description of each 

SIAP is listed on the appropriate FAA 

Form 8260, as modified by the National 

Flight Data Center (FDC)/Permanent 

Notice to Airmen (P–NOTAM), and is 

incorporated by reference in the 

amendment under 5 U.S.C. 552(a), 1 

CFR part 51, and § 97.20 of Title 14 of 

the Code of Federal Regulations. 

The large number of SIAPs, their 

complex nature, and the need for a 

special format make their verbatim 

publication in the Federal Register 

expensive and impractical. Further, 

airmen do not use the regulatory text of 

the SIAPs, but refer to their graphic 

depiction on charts printed by 

publishers of aeronautical materials. 

Thus, the advantages of incorporation 

by reference are realized and 

publication of the complete description 

of each SIAP contained in FAA form 

documents is unnecessary. This 

amendment provides the affected CFR 

sections and specifies the types of SIAP 

and the corresponding effective dates. 

This amendment also identifies the 

airport and its location, the procedure 

and the amendment number. 

The Rule 

This amendment to 14 CFR part 97 is 

effective upon publication of each 

separate SIAP as amended in the 

transmittal. For safety and timeliness of 

change considerations, this amendment 

incorporates only specific changes 

contained for each SIAP as modified by 

FDC/P–NOTAMs. 

The SIAPs, as modified by FDC P– 

NOTAM and contained in this 

amendment, are based on the criteria 

contained in the U.S. Standard for 

Terminal Instrument Procedures 

(TERPS). In developing these changes to 

SIAPs, the TERPS criteria were applied 

only to specific conditions existing at 

the affected airports. All SIAP 

amendments in this rule have been 

previously issued by the FAA in a FDC 

NOTAM as an emergency action of 

immediate flight safety relating directly 

to published aeronautical charts. The 

circumstances which created the need 

for all these SIAP amendments requires 

making them effective in less than 30 

days. 

Because of the close and immediate 

relationship between these SIAPs and 

safety in air commerce, I find that notice 

and public procedure before adopting 

these SIAPs are impracticable and 

contrary to the public interest and, 

where applicable, that good cause exists 

for making these SIAPs effective in less 

than 30 days. 

Conclusion 

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. For the same reason, the 

FAA certifies that this amendment will 

not have a significant economic impact 

on a substantial number of small entities 

under the criteria of the Regulatory 

Flexibility Act. 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 97 

Air Traffic Control, Airports, 

Incorporation by reference, and 

Navigation (Air). 

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