[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 108 (Monday, June 7, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 32093-32094]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-13607]



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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.

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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

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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.  73.25  [Amended]

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2. Sec.  73.25 is amended as follows:
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R-2504 Camp Roberts, CA [Remove]

R-2504 A Camp Roberts, CA [New]

    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 35[deg]42'18'' N., long. 
120[deg]47'59'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]42'18'' N., long. 120[deg]47'24'' 
W.; to lat. 35[deg]42'58'' N., long. 120[deg]45'37'' W.; to lat. 
35[deg]46'38'' N., long. 120[deg]44'42'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]47'18'' N., 
long. 120[deg]44'49'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]47'54'' N., long. 
120[deg]45'53'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]49'10'' N., long. 120[deg]45'44'' 
W.; to lat. 35[deg]51'00'' N., long. 120[deg]46'29'' W.; to lat. 
35[deg]51'11'' N., long. 120[deg]47'59'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]48'50'' N., 
long. 120[deg]50'02'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]46'00'' N., long. 
120[deg]49'59'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]44'03'' N., long. 120[deg]48'12'' 
W.; to lat. 35[deg]43'08'' N., long. 120[deg]49'04'' W.; to lat. 
35[deg]42'44'' N., long. 120[deg]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.
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R-2504 B Camp Roberts, CA [New]

    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 35[deg]42'18'' N., long. 
120[deg]47'59'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]42'18'' N., long. 120[deg]47'24'' 
W.; to lat. 35[deg]42'58'' N., long. 120[deg]45'37'' W.; to lat. 
35[deg]46'38'' N., long. 120[deg]44'42'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]47'18'' N., 
long. 120[deg]44'49'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]47'54'' N., long. 
120[deg]45'53'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]49'10'' N., long. 120[deg]45'44'' 
W.; to lat. 35[deg]51'00'' N., long. 120[deg]46'29'' W.; to lat. 
35[deg]51'11'' N., long. 120[deg]47'59'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]48'50'' N., 
long. 120[deg]50'02'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]46'00'' N., long. 
120[deg]49'59'' W.; to lat. 35[deg]44'03'' N., long. 120[deg]48'12'' 
W.; to lat. 35[deg]43'08'' N., long. 120[deg]49'04'' W.; to lat. 
35[deg]42'44'' N., long. 120[deg]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.
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