80 FR 49181 - Proposed Redesignation and Expansion of Restricted Area R-4403; Gainesville, MS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 158 (August 17, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 158 (August 17, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 158 (Monday, August 17, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 49181-49184] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-20277] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 73 [Docket No. FAA-2014-0370; Airspace Docket No. 14-ASO-2] RIN 2120-AA66 Proposed Redesignation and Expansion of Restricted Area R-4403; Gainesville, MS AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This SNPRM amends the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) published in the Federal Register on July 10, 2014, proposing to redesignate and expand restricted area R-4403, Gainesville, MS, by changing the parameters of some restricted area subareas. The changes would include expanding the time of designation, modifying some restricted area lateral and vertical boundaries, and eliminating the proposed air-to-ground munitions delivery in some parts of the restricted area complex. DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 1, 2015. ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001; telephone: (202) 366-9826. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA-2014- 0370 and Airspace Docket No. 14-ASO-2, at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments through the Internet at www.regulations.gov. Comments on environmental and land use aspects to should be directed to: Mr. David Lorance, P.E., Center Environmental Officer, Center Operations Directorate, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Stennis Space Center, Roy S. Estess Building 1100, Mail Code RA02, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-6000. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, 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: 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 would restructure the restricted airspace at the Stennis Space Center, MS, to enhance aviation safety and accommodate essential NASA and Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) requirements. Comments Invited Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. Communications should identify both docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA-2014-0370 and Airspace Docket No. 14-ASO-2) and be submitted in triplicate to the Docket Management System (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the Internet at www.regulations.gov. Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments to FAA Docket No. FAA-2014-0370 and Airspace Docket No. 14-ASO-2.'' The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter. [[Page 49182]] All communications received on or before the specified closing date for comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed rule. The proposal contained in this action may be changed in light of comments received. All comments submitted will be available for examination in the public docket both before and after the closing date for comments. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the docket. Availability of NPRMs An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the Internet at www.regulations.gov. You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments received and any final disposition in person at the Dockets Office (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal business hours at the office of the Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701 Columbia Ave., College Park, GA 30337. Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future NPRMs should contact the FAA's Office of Rulemaking, (202) 267-9677, for a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Distribution System, which describes the application procedure. Background On July 10, 2014, the FAA published in the Federal Register an NPRM proposing to redesignate and expand restricted area R-4403, Gainesville, MS, to support missions of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) (79 FR 39344). Eight comments were received; two commenters supported the proposal, four commenters posed limited concerns, and the remaining two commenters objected to the proposal. Subsequent to publication, both NASA and NSWC revised their airspace proposal by changing certain restricted area boundaries, eliminating some proposed activities and increasing the proposed times of use of the airspace. The changes are described in the next section, below. Since these changes to the proposal are significant, the FAA has determined it is necessary to reopen the comment period to provide additional opportunity for public comment. The FAA will dispose of all the comments to the NPRM and SNPRM when it issues its final determination on the proposal. Differences From NPRM The southern boundary of R-4403B and R-4403C is shifted slightly to the north to address a comment that the restricted areas were too close to Interstate I-10, which is used by some pilots as a visual flight reference. The NPRM proposed to establish R-4403C, extending from the surface up to but not including 6,000 feet MSL; and to establish R-4403D, with the same lateral boundaries as R-4403C, and extending above R-4403C from 6,000 feet MSL up to 10,000 feet MSL. This SNPRM proposes to combine R-4403C and R-4403D into a single restricted area extending from the surface up to 10,000 feet MSL. This combined area would be designated R-4403C and the formerly proposed designation ``R-4403D'' would not be used. The NPRM proposed the time of designation for restricted areas R- 4403C, D, E and F as ``Intermittent, 1800 to 2400 local time, as activated by NOTAM at least 24 hours in advance; other times by NOTAM with air traffic control (ATC) approval.'' The SNPRM would revise the time of designation for R-4403C, E and F to ``Intermittent, 2000 to 0500 local time, as activated by NOTAM at least 24 hours in advance; and 1800 to 2000 local time, November 1 to March 1, as activated by NOTAM at least 24 hours in advance, not to exceed 20 days per year.'' The new times would expand the basic time frame during which the restricted areas could be activated from six hours per day to nine hours per day. Further, it would add a provision allowing for additional activation during the hours 1800 to 2000 local time between November 1 and March 1. However, use of the 1800 to 2000 time frame between November 1 and March 1 would be limited to a maximum of 20 days per year. The provision in the NPRM allowing for activation of R-4403C, E and F at ``other times by NOTAM with ATC approval'' is removed from consideration in this proposal. The NPRM proposed the use of R-4403E and F for delivery of air-to- ground munitions at a ground target by aircraft, including AC-130 gunships and armed helicopters. The NSWC determined that the area is too small to contain the weapons safety footprint, so R-4403E and F would only be used to contain air-to-ground firing of non-eye-safe lasers. Ground forces would use lasers that are eye-safe in R-4403E and F to signal military aircraft operating overhead. The southeastern-most point of the R-4403E boundary (where it intersects the Stennis International Airport Class D airspace boundary (at lat. 30[deg]20'22'' N., long. 89[deg]31'43'' W.) would be shifted northward by approximately 2.5 NM to intersect the Class D airspace area at lat. 30[deg]22'35'' N., long. 89[deg]32'06'' W. The airspace south of the new line would become a part of R-4403C. The Proposal The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 73 to remove restricted area R-4403, Gainesville, MS, and redesignate and expand the airspace to consist of five subareas: R-4403A, B, C, E and F, Stennis Space Center, MS. The FAA is proposing this action at the request of NASA and the NSWC to confine activities that potentially present hazards to nonparticipating aircraft. The existing airspace is too small to fully contain NASA activities and the proposed expansion would also enable NSWC to conduct realistic Special Operations Force training. R-4403A and B would continue be used for NASA activities, such as rocket engine testing and untethered space vehicle propulsion system testing. The NSWC would use the proposed R-4403C, E and F for integrated Special Operations Forces training. The proposed restricted areas are described below. R-4403A would be used by NASA to test rocket engine technology. It would consist of that airspace within a 2.5 NM radius of lat. 30[deg]21'51'' N., long. 89[deg]35'39'' W., centered on the rocket engine test complex. R-4403A would extend from the ground to 12,000 feet MSL. It would replace R-4403 with an expanded area to more fully contain rocket engine testing hazards. This area remains as proposed in the NPRM. R-4403B would be used by NASA for untethered autonomous space vehicle testing. The area would extend upward from the ground to 6,000 feet MSL. These vehicles are utilized to explore planets and asteroids. Testing of these vehicles involves potential hazards since failure of the vehicle, its propulsion system or propellant tanks can result in explosion of the vehicle. The propensity for this to occur is greater with these vehicles than with a standard aircraft because of the extremely volatile nature of the propellants and the poor aerodynamic characteristics of the vehicle during earth-based operation. Proposed R-4403B is designed to contain the flight profiles of these vehicles as well as any potential hazards to nonparticipating aircraft. Except for the slight adjustment of the southern boundary, as described [[Page 49183]] above, this area remains as proposed in the NPRM. R-4403C would be used for Special Operations Forces Integration Training. The NPRM proposed R-4403C to extend from the ground to 6,000 feet MSL. This SNPRM would expand R-4403C to extend from the ground to 10,000 feet MSL, incorporating the airspace from 6,000 feet MSL to 10,000 feet MSL, which was formerly proposed as R-4403D. The designation ``R-4403D'' will no longer be used. R-4403C would contain air-to-ground live-fire training for AC-130 gunships, armed helicopters and tilt-rotor (CV-22) aircraft and surface-to-surface weapons firing. R-4403C would contain two impact areas for air-to-ground munitions employment (up to 105mm), and air-to-ground non-eye-safe laser firing. Ground forces would use lasers that are eye-safe to signal military aircraft operating overhead. Anticipated use of R-4403C is 100-120 days per year. R-4403D designation is removed from the proposal as described above. R-4403E would also be used for Special Operations Forces Integration Training. It would extend upward from the ground to 10,000 feet MSL. It would contain a ground target to be used only for air-to- ground firing of non-eye safe lasers. The proposal in the NPRM to use this area for air-to-ground munitions delivery is eliminated. Ground forces would also use lasers that are eye-safe to signal military aircraft operating overhead. R-4403F would extend upward from 4,000 feet MSL to 10,000 feet MSL. R-4403F would wrap around the northeast corner of R-4403E and would be used in conjunction with R-4403E. R-4403E and F would always be activated together for AC-130 air-to- ground firing of non-eye-safe lasers. The two areas could be activated separately from R-4403C, but typically would be used in conjunction with R-4403C. The proposed time of designation for R-4403A and R-4403B is ``Intermittent, 1000 to 0300 local time, as activated by NOTAM at least 24 hours in advance.'' This time frame is the same as proposed in the NPRM. The proposed time of designation for R-4403C, E and F is ``Intermittent, 2000 to 0500 local time, as activated by NOTAM at least 24 hours in advance; and 1800 to 2000 local time, November 1 to March 1 (not to exceed 20 days per year).'' The times for R-4403C, E and F are changed from those in the NPRM as explained in the ``Differences from NPRM'' section, above. Note: The term ``Intermittent'' is used to indicate occasional, irregular, or changeable use periods. During periods when the restricted areas are not needed by the using agencies, the airspace would be returned to the controlling agency for access by other airspace users. A revised color chart depicting the proposed restricted areas will be posted on the www.regulations.gov Web site (search Docket No. FAA- 2014-0370). Regulatory Notices and Analyses The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. Therefore, this proposed 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 proposed 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. Environmental Review This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73 Airspace, Prohibited areas, Restricted areas. The Proposed Amendment In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 73 as follows: PART 73--SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE 0 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. Sec. 73.44 [Amended] 0 2. Section 73.44 is amended as follows: R-4403 Gainesville, MS [Removed] R-4403A Stennis Space Center, MS [New] Boundaries. Within a 2.5-NM radius centered at lat. 30[deg]21'51'' N., long. 89[deg]35'39'' W. Designated altitudes. Surface to 12,000 feet MSL. Time of designation. Intermittent, 1000 to 0300 local time, as activated by NOTAM at least 24 hours in advance. Controlling agency. FAA, Houston ARTCC. Using agency. NASA, Director, Stennis Space Center, Bay St. Louis, MS. R-4403B Stennis Space Center, MS [New] Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 30[deg]29'37'' N., long. 89[deg]35'16'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]29'37'' N., long. 89[deg]32'33'' W.; thence clockwise along a 0.85-NM arc centered at lat. 30[deg]28'46'' N., long. 89[deg]32'33'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]28'46'' N., long. 89[deg]31'34'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]26'25'' N., long. 89[deg]31'34'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]24'02'' N., long. 89[deg]31'34'' W.; thence counterclockwise along a 4.2-NM arc centered at lat. 30[deg]22'04'' N., long. 89[deg]27'17'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]20'28'' N., long. 89[deg]31'46'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]19'19'' N., long. 89[deg]35'32'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]18'23'' N., long. 89[deg]40'17'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]21'08'' N., long. 89[deg]42'25'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]22'22'' N., long. 89[deg]42'58'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]23'44'' N., long. 89[deg]42'43'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]26'40'' N., long. 89[deg]40'51'' W.; thence counterclockwise along a 3-NM arc centered at lat. 30[deg]29'15'' N., long. 89[deg]39'04'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]27'08'' N., long. 89[deg]36'37'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]27'58'' N., long. 89[deg]35'27'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]28'47'' N., long. 89[deg]35'27'' W.; to the point of beginning. Designated altitudes. Surface to 6,000 feet MSL. Time of designation. Intermittent, 1000 to 0300 local time, as activated by NOTAM at least 24 hours in advance. Controlling agency. FAA, Houston ARTCC. Using agency. NASA, Director, Stennis Space Center, Bay St. Louis, MS. R-4403C Stennis Space Center, MS [New] Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 30[deg]27'58'' N., long. 89[deg]35'27'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]22'35'' N., long. 89[deg]35'27'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]22'35'' N., long. 89[deg]32'06'' W.; thence counterclockwise along a 4.2-NM arc centered at lat. 30[deg]22'04'' N., long. 89[deg]27'17'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]20'28'' N., long. 89[deg]31'46'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]19'19'' N., long. 89[deg]35'32'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]18'23'' N., long. 89[deg]40'17'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]21'08'' N., long. 89[deg]42'25'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]22'22'' N., long. 89[deg]42'58'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]23'44'' N., long. 89[deg]42'43'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]26'40'' N., long. 89[deg]40'51'' W.; thence counterclockwise along a 3-NM arc centered at lat. 30[deg]29'15'' N., long. 89[deg]39'04'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]27'08'' N., long. 89[deg]36'37'' W.; to the point of beginning. Designated altitudes. Surface to 10,000 feet MSL. Time of designation. Intermittent, 2000 to 0500 local time, as activated by NOTAM at least 24 hours in advance; and 1800 to 2000 local time, November 1 to March 1, as [[Page 49184]] activated by NOTAM at least 24 hours in advance, not to exceed 20 days per year. Controlling agency. FAA, Houston ARTCC. Using agency. U.S. Navy, Commander, Naval Special Warfare Command, Naval Special Warfare N31 Branch, Stennis Space Center, Bay St. Louis, MS. R-4403E Stennis Space Center, MS [New] Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 30[deg]29'37'' N., long. 89[deg]35'16'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]29'37'' N., long. 89[deg]32'33'' W.; thence clockwise along a 0.85-M arc centered at lat. 30[deg]28'46'' N., long. 89[deg]32'33'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]28'46'' N., long. 89[deg]31'34'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]26'25'' N., long. 89[deg]31'34'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]24'02'' N., long. 89[deg]31'34'' W.; thence counterclockwise along a 4.2-NM arc centered at lat. 30[deg]22'04'' N., long. 89[deg]27'17'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]22'35'' N., long. 89[deg]32'06'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]22'35'' N., long. 89[deg]35'27'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]27'58'' N., long. 89[deg]35'27'' W,; to lat. 30[deg]28'47'' N., long. 89[deg]35'27'' W.; to the point of beginning. Designated altitudes. Surface to 10,000 feet MSL. Time of designation. Intermittent, 2000 to 0500 local time, as activated by NOTAM at least 24 hours in advance; and 1800 to 2000 local time, November 1 to March 1, as activated by NOTAM at least 24 hours in advance, not to exceed 20 days per year. Controlling agency. FAA, Houston ARTCC. Using agency. U.S. Navy, Commander, Naval Special Warfare Command, Naval Special Warfare N31 Branch, Stennis Space Center, Bay St. Louis, MS. R-4403F Stennis Space Center, MS [New] Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 30[deg]29'37'' N., long. 89[deg]35'16'' W.; thence clockwise along a 2.5-NM arc centered at lat. 30[deg]28'46'' N., long. 89[deg]32'33'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]26'25'' N., long. 89[deg]31'34'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]28'46'' N., long. 89[deg]31'34'' W.; thence counterclockwise along a 0.85-NM arc centered at lat. 30[deg]28'46'' N., long. 89[deg]32'33'' W.; to lat. 30[deg]29'37'' N., long. 89[deg]32'33'' W.; to the point of beginning. Designated altitudes. 4,000 feet MSL to 10,000 feet MSL. Time of designation. Intermittent, 2000 to 0500 local time, as activated by NOTAM at least 24 hours in advance; and 1800 to 2000 local time, November 1 to March 1, as activated by NOTAM at least 24 hours in advance, not to exceed 20 days per year. Controlling agency. FAA, Houston ARTCC. Using agency. U.S. Navy, Commander, Naval Special Warfare Command, Naval Special Warfare N31 Branch, Stennis Space Center, Bay St. Louis, MS. * * * * * Issued in Washington, DC, on August 10 2015. Gary A. Norek, Manager, Airspace Policy and Regulations Group. [FR Doc. 2015-20277 Filed 8-14-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(generic incidents) that raise a major safety report as ‘‘Other Events of Interest.’’ Such Estess Building 1100, Mail Code RA02,
concern. events may include, but are not necessarily Stennis Space Center, MS 39529–6000.
limited to, events that do not meet the AO
B. Fuel Cycle Facilities 14 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul
criteria but that have been perceived by
1. Absence or failure of all safety controls Congress or the public to be of high health Gallant, Airspace Policy and
(engineered and human) such that conditions and safety significance, have received Regulations Group, Office of Airspace
were present for the occurrence of a high- significant media coverage, or have caused Services, Federal Aviation
consequence event involving an NRC- the NRC to increase its attention to or Administration, 800 Independence
regulated hazard (radiological or chemical).15 oversight of a program area, or a group of Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
2. An NRC-ordered safety-related or similar events that have resulted in licensed telephone: (202) 267–8783.
security-related immediate remedial action. materials entering the public domain in an SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
C. Events Involving the Medical Use of uncontrolled manner.
Radioactive Materials in Patients or Human [FR Doc. 2015–20260 Filed 8–14–15; 8:45 am]
Authority for This Rulemaking
Research Subjects 16 BILLING CODE 7590–01–P The FAA’s authority to issue rules
1. A medical event, as defined in 10 CFR regarding aviation safety is found in
35.3045, which results in a dose that: Title 49 of the United States Code.
(a) Is equal to or greater than 1 Gray (Gy) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
(100 rad) to a major portion of the bone authority of the FAA Administrator.
marrow or to the lens of the eye; or equal or Federal Aviation Administration Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
greater than 2.5 Gy (250 rad) to the gonads; describes in more detail the scope of the
or 14 CFR Part 73 agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
(b) exceeds, by 10 Gy (1,000 rad), the promulgated under the authority
expected dose to any other organ or tissue [Docket No. FAA–2014–0370; Airspace
described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
from the administration defined in the Docket No. 14–ASO–2]
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
written directive; and RIN 2120–AA66 section, the FAA is charged with
2. A medical event, as defined in 10 CFR
35.3045, which involves: prescribing regulations to assign the use
Proposed Redesignation and of the airspace necessary to ensure the
(a) A dose or dosage that is at least 50
Expansion of Restricted Area R–4403; safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
percent greater than that prescribed, or
(b) a prescribed dose or dosage that Gainesville, MS airspace. This regulation is within the
(i) uses the wrong radiopharmaceutical or AGENCY: Federal Aviation scope of that authority as it would
unsealed byproduct material; or Administration (FAA), DOT. restructure the restricted airspace at the
(ii) is delivered by the wrong route of Stennis Space Center, MS, to enhance
administration; or ACTION: Supplemental notice of
aviation safety and accommodate
(iii) is delivered to the wrong treatment proposed rulemaking (SNPRM).
essential NASA and Naval Special
site; or
SUMMARY: This SNPRM amends the Warfare Command (NSWC)
(iv) is delivered by the wrong treatment
mode; or notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) requirements.
(v) is from a leaking source or sources; or published in the Federal Register on Comments Invited
(vi) is delivered to the wrong individual or July 10, 2014, proposing to redesignate
human research subject. and expand restricted area R–4403, Interested parties are invited to
Gainesville, MS, by changing the participate in this proposed rulemaking
Appendix B: Other Events of Interest by submitting such written data, views,
parameters of some restricted area
This appendix discusses other events of subareas. The changes would include or arguments as they may desire.
interest that do not meet the AO criteria in expanding the time of designation, Comments that provide the factual basis
Appendix A. The Commission may modifying some restricted area lateral supporting the views and suggestions
determine that events, other than AOs, may
and vertical boundaries, and eliminating presented are particularly helpful in
be of interest to Congress and the public and developing reasoned regulatory
should be included in an appendix to the AO the proposed air-to-ground munitions
delivery in some parts of the restricted decisions on the proposal. Comments
are specifically invited on the overall
14 Criterion III.A also applies to Fuel Cycle area complex.
regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
Facilities. DATES: Comments must be received on
15 High-consequence events for facilities licensed
environmental, and energy-related
or before October 1, 2015. aspects of the proposal.
under 10 CFR part 70 are those that could seriously
harm the worker or a member of the public in ADDRESSES: Send comments on this Communications should identify both
accordance with 10 CFR 70.61. The integrated proposal to the U.S. Department of docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA–
safety analysis (ISA) conducted and maintained by Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 2014–0370 and Airspace Docket No. 14–
the licensee or applicant of 10 CFR part 70 fuel 30, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West
cycle facilities identifies such hazards and the
ASO–2) and be submitted in triplicate to
safety controls (10 CFR 70.62(c)) applied to meet Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, the Docket Management System (see
the performance requirements in accordance with Washington, DC 20590–0001; telephone: ADDRESSES section for address and
10 CFR 70.61(b) through (d). Fuel cycle facilities (202) 366–9826. You must identify FAA phone number). You may also submit
licensed under 10 CFR part 40 or certified under 10 Docket No. FAA–2014–0370 and
CFR part 76 have licensing basis documents that
comments through the Internet at
describe facility specific hazards, consequences, Airspace Docket No. 14–ASO–2, at the www.regulations.gov.
and those controls utilized to prevent or mitigate beginning of your comments. You may Commenters wishing the FAA to
the consequences of such accidents. For these also submit comments through the acknowledge receipt of their comments
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
facilities, a high-consequence event would be a Internet at www.regulations.gov. on this action must submit with those
release that has the potential to cause acute
radiological or chemical exposures to a worker or Comments on environmental and land comments a self-addressed, stamped
a member of the public similar to that defined in use aspects to should be directed to: Mr. postcard on which the following
NUREG–1520, Revision 2, Appendix A to Chapter David Lorance, P.E., Center statement is made: ‘‘Comments to FAA
3, Section A.2, under ‘‘Consequence Category 3 Environmental Officer, Center Docket No. FAA–2014–0370 and
(High Consequences)’’ (see http://www.nrc.gov/
reading-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/staff/sr1520/). Operations Directorate, National Airspace Docket No. 14–ASO–2.’’ The
16 Criteria III.A.2, III.A.3, and III.A.4 also apply to Aeronautics and Space Administration postcard will be date/time stamped and
medical licensees. (NASA) Stennis Space Center, Roy S. returned to the commenter.
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above, this area remains as proposed in During periods when the restricted R–4403 Gainesville, MS [Removed]
the NPRM. areas are not needed by the using R–4403A Stennis Space Center, MS [New]
R–4403C would be used for Special agencies, the airspace would be Boundaries. Within a 2.5-NM radius
Operations Forces Integration Training. returned to the controlling agency for centered at lat. 30°21′51″ N., long. 89°35′39″
The NPRM proposed R–4403C to extend access by other airspace users. W.
from the ground to 6,000 feet MSL. This Designated altitudes. Surface to 12,000 feet
A revised color chart depicting the
SNPRM would expand R–4403C to MSL.
extend from the ground to 10,000 feet proposed restricted areas will be posted Time of designation. Intermittent, 1000 to
MSL, incorporating the airspace from on the www.regulations.gov Web site 0300 local time, as activated by NOTAM at
6,000 feet MSL to 10,000 feet MSL, (search Docket No. FAA–2014–0370). least 24 hours in advance.
which was formerly proposed as R– Controlling agency. FAA, Houston ARTCC.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses Using agency. NASA, Director, Stennis
4403D. The designation ‘‘R–4403D’’ will
Space Center, Bay St. Louis, MS.
no longer be used. R–4403C would The FAA has determined that this
contain air-to-ground live-fire training proposed regulation only involves an R–4403B Stennis Space Center, MS [New]
for AC–130 gunships, armed helicopters established body of technical Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 30°29′37″ N.,
and tilt-rotor (CV–22) aircraft and regulations for which frequent and long. 89°35′16″ W.;
surface-to-surface weapons firing. R– routine amendments are necessary to to lat. 30°29′37″ N., long. 89°32′33″ W.;
4403C would contain two impact areas keep them operationally current. thence clockwise along a 0.85-NM arc
for air-to-ground munitions employment centered
Therefore, this proposed regulation: (1) at lat. 30°28′46″ N., long. 89°32′33″ W.;
(up to 105mm), and air-to-ground non- Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ to lat. 30°28′46″ N., long. 89°31′34″ W.;
eye-safe laser firing. Ground forces under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not to lat. 30°26′25″ N., long. 89°31′34″ W.;
would use lasers that are eye-safe to a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Department of to lat. 30°24′02″ N., long. 89°31′34″ W.;
signal military aircraft operating Transportation (DOT) Regulatory thence counterclockwise along a 4.2-NM
overhead. Anticipated use of R–4403C is Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; arc centered
100–120 days per year. February 26, 1979); and (3) does not at lat. 30°22′04″ N., long. 89°27′17″ W.;
R–4403D designation is removed from warrant preparation of a regulatory
to lat. 30°20′28″ N., long. 89°31′46″ W.;
the proposal as described above. to lat. 30°19′19″ N., long. 89°35′32″ W.;
evaluation as the anticipated impact is to lat. 30°18′23″ N., long. 89°40′17″ W.;
R–4403E would also be used for
so minimal. to lat. 30°21′08″ N., long. 89°42′25″ W.;
Special Operations Forces Integration
Training. It would extend upward from Since this is a routine matter that will to lat. 30°22′22″ N., long. 89°42′58″ W.;
only affect air traffic procedures and air to lat. 30°23′44″ N., long. 89°42′43″ W.;
the ground to 10,000 feet MSL. It would to lat. 30°26′40″ N., long. 89°40′51″ W.;
contain a ground target to be used only navigation, it is certified that this thence counterclockwise along a 3-NM arc
for air-to-ground firing of non-eye safe proposed rule, when promulgated, will centered
lasers. The proposal in the NPRM to use not have a significant economic impact at lat. 30°29′15″ N., long. 89°39′04″ W.;
this area for air-to-ground munitions on a substantial number of small entities to lat. 30°27′08″ N., long. 89°36′37″ W.;
delivery is eliminated. Ground forces under the criteria of the Regulatory to lat. 30°27′58″ N., long. 89°35′27″ W.;
would also use lasers that are eye-safe Flexibility Act. to lat. 30°28′47″ N., long. 89°35′27″ W.;
to signal military aircraft operating to the point of beginning.
Environmental Review Designated altitudes. Surface to 6,000 feet
overhead. MSL.
R–4403F would extend upward from This proposal will be subject to an Time of designation. Intermittent, 1000 to
4,000 feet MSL to 10,000 feet MSL. R– environmental analysis in accordance 0300 local time, as activated by NOTAM at
4403F would wrap around the northeast with FAA Order 1050.1E, least 24 hours in advance.
corner of R–4403E and would be used ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Controlling agency. FAA, Houston ARTCC.
in conjunction with R–4403E. Using agency. NASA, Director, Stennis
Procedures,’’ prior to any FAA final Space Center, Bay St. Louis, MS.
R–4403E and F would always be
activated together for AC–130 air-to- regulatory action.
R–4403C Stennis Space Center, MS [New]
ground firing of non-eye-safe lasers. The List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73 Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 30°27′58″ N.,
two areas could be activated separately long. 89°35′27″ W.;
from R–4403C, but typically would be Airspace, Prohibited areas, Restricted to lat. 30°22′35″ N., long. 89°35′27″ W.;
used in conjunction with R–4403C. areas. to lat. 30°22′35″ N., long. 89°32′06″ W.;
The proposed time of designation for thence counterclockwise along a 4.2-NM
The Proposed Amendment
R–4403A and R–4403B is ‘‘Intermittent, arc centered
1000 to 0300 local time, as activated by In consideration of the foregoing, the at lat. 30°22′04″ N., long. 89°27′17″ W.;
NOTAM at least 24 hours in advance.’’ to lat. 30°20′28″ N., long. 89°31′46″ W.;
Federal Aviation Administration to lat. 30°19′19″ N., long. 89°35′32″ W.;
This time frame is the same as proposed proposes to amend 14 CFR part 73 as to lat. 30°18′23″ N., long. 89°40′17″ W.;
in the NPRM. The proposed time of follows: to lat. 30°21′08″ N., long. 89°42′25″ W.;
designation for R–4403C, E and F is to lat. 30°22′22″ N., long. 89°42′58″ W.;
‘‘Intermittent, 2000 to 0500 local time, PART 73—SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE to lat. 30°23′44″ N., long. 89°42′43″ W.;
as activated by NOTAM at least 24 to lat. 30°26′40″ N., long. 89°40′51″ W.;
hours in advance; and 1800 to 2000 ■ 1. The authority citation for part 73 thence counterclockwise along a 3-NM arc
local time, November 1 to March 1 (not centered
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continues to read as follows: at lat. 30°29′15″ N., long. 89°39′04″ W.;
to exceed 20 days per year).’’ The times
for R–4403C, E and F are changed from Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103, to lat. 30°27′08″ N., long. 89°36′37″ W.;
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, to the point of beginning.
those in the NPRM as explained in the
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. Designated altitudes. Surface to 10,000 feet
‘‘Differences from NPRM’’ section, MSL.
above. § 73.44 [Amended] Time of designation. Intermittent, 2000 to
Note: The term ‘‘Intermittent’’ is used 0500 local time, as activated by NOTAM at
to indicate occasional, irregular, or ■ 2. Section 73.44 is amended as least 24 hours in advance; and 1800 to 2000
changeable use periods. follows: local time, November 1 to March 1, as
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![49184 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 158 / Monday, August 17, 2015 / Proposed Rules
activated by NOTAM at least 24 hours in POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION II. Summary of Proposal
advance, not to exceed 20 days per year.
Controlling agency. FAA, Houston ARTCC. Under Proposal Seven, the Postal
39 CFR Part 3050 Service seeks to address the avoided
Using agency. U.S. Navy, Commander,
Naval Special Warfare Command, Naval [Docket No. RM2015–16; Order No. 2654] costs relating to FSS mail. Petition,
Special Warfare N31 Branch, Stennis Space Proposal Seven at 1. The Postal Service
Center, Bay St. Louis, MS. Periodic Reporting bifurcates Proposal Seven into the Mail
R–4403E Stennis Space Center, MS [New] AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission. Processing and the Delivery elements of
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. the avoided costs for FSS workshare
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 30°29′37″ N., discounts. Id.
long. 89°35′16″ W.;
SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a
to lat. 30°29′37″ N., long. 89°32′33″ W.; A. Section One: Proposed Method for
thence clockwise along a 0.85-M arc recent Postal Service filing requesting
Calculating Mail Processing Cost
centered that the Commission initiate an informal
Avoidances
at lat. 30°28′46″ N., long. 89°32′33″ W.; rulemaking proceeding to consider
to lat. 30°28′46″ N., long. 89°31′34″ W.; changes to analytical principles relating The Postal Service seeks to modify the
to lat. 30°26′25″ N., long. 89°31′34″ W.; to periodic reports (Proposal Seven). modeling methodology used in the
to lat. 30°24′02″ N., long. 89°31′34″ W.; This notice informs the public of the USPS–FY14–11 (Docket No. ACR2014)
thence counterclockwise along a 4.2-NM filing, invites public comment, and Standard Mail Flats Mail Processing
arc centered takes other administrative steps. Cost Model to estimate the mail
at lat. 30°22′04″ N., long. 89°27′17″ W.; processing cost avoidances of FSS
DATES: Comments are due: September
to lat. 30°22′35″ N., long. 89°32′06″ W.; presorted Standard Flats. Petition,
to lat. 30°22′35″ N., long. 89°35′27″ W.; 25, 2015. Reply Comments are due:
October 16, 2015. Proposal Seven, Section One at 1. The
to lat. 30°27′58″ N., long. 89°35′27″ W,;
ADDRESSES: Submit comments Postal Service expands the Standard
to lat. 30°28′47″ N., long. 89°35′27″ W.;
to the point of beginning. electronically via the Commission’s Mail Flats Mail Processing Cost Model
Designated altitudes. Surface to 10,000 feet Filing Online system at http:// to identify the unique characteristics
MSL. www.prc.gov. Those who cannot submit and flows of FSS-prepared Standard
Time of designation. Intermittent, 2000 to comments electronically should contact Flats. Id. As part of Library Reference
0500 local time, as activated by NOTAM at the person identified in the FOR FURTHER USPS–RM2015–16/1 filed with the
least 24 hours in advance; and 1800 to 2000 Petition, the Postal Service provides
INFORMATION CONTACT section by
local time, November 1 to March 1, as three models supporting this section of
activated by NOTAM at least 24 hours in telephone for advice on filing
alternatives. Proposal Seven. Id. The Postal Service
advance, not to exceed 20 days per year. also proposes changes to the USPS–
Controlling agency. FAA, Houston ARTCC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Using agency. U.S. Navy, Commander,
FY14–11 (Docket No. ACR2014)
David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at Periodicals Flats Mail Processing Cost
Naval Special Warfare Command, Naval 202–789–6820.
Special Warfare N31 Branch, Stennis Space Model. Id. at 4.3
Center, Bay St. Louis, MS. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: There are nine modifications
Table of Contents proposed by the Postal Service in
R–4403F Stennis Space Center, MS [New]
Section One of Proposal Seven, all of
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 30°29′37″ N., I. Introduction which apply to the Standard Mail Flats
long. 89°35′16″ W.; II. Summary of Proposal Cost Model. Petition, Proposal Seven,
thence clockwise along a 2.5-NM arc III. Initial Commission Action
IV. Ordering Paragraphs Section One at 4. Two of the proposed
centered
at lat. 30°28′46″ N., long. 89°32′33″ W.; modifications also apply to the
to lat. 30°26′25″ N., long. 89°31′34″ W.;
I. Introduction Periodicals Model. Id.
to lat. 30°28′46″ N., long. 89°31′34″ W.; On August 5, 2015, the Postal Service 1. Revision of the Methodology Used To
thence counterclockwise along a 0.85-NM filed a petition pursuant to 39 CFR Estimate the Proportion of Flats
arc centered 3050.11 requesting that the Commission
at lat. 30°28′46″ N., long. 89°32′33″ W.; Processed in Mechanized Incoming
initiate an informal rulemaking Secondary Operations (Modification
to lat. 30°29′37″ N., long. 89°32′33″ W.; proceeding to consider changes to
to the point of beginning. One)
Designated altitudes. 4,000 feet MSL to
analytical principles relating to the
Postal Service’s periodic reports.1 The Postal Service presents a process
10,000 feet MSL. to estimate the proportion of flat-shaped
Time of designation. Intermittent, 2000 to Proposal Seven is attached to the
0500 local time, as activated by NOTAM at Petition and proposes an analytical mail processed in mechanized incoming
least 24 hours in advance; and 1800 to 2000 method change relating to the avoided secondary operations. Id. at 4–8.
local time, November 1 to March 1, as costs for Flats Sequencing System (FSS) Although over 98 percent of flats
activated by NOTAM at least 24 hours in workshare discounts. Petition at 1. destinate in the service territories of
advance, not to exceed 20 days per year. This Petition was filed in response to plants that have mechanized equipment,
Controlling agency. FAA, Houston ARTCC. Order No. 2472, which directed the certain facilities choose to perform the
Using agency. U.S. Navy, Commander, incoming secondary sortation manually
Postal Service ‘‘to file a proposed
Naval Special Warfare Command, Naval for a variety of reasons, including low
Special Warfare N31 Branch, Stennis Space methodology for determining the costs
avoided for the Presorted FSS volume, service commitments, and
Center, Bay St. Louis, MS.
workshare discounts, as described in the
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* * * * * Package Services Products and Related Mail
body of [Order No. 2472], within 90
Issued in Washington, DC, on August 10 Classification Changes, May 7, 2015, at 62 (Order
days of the date of [Order No. 2472].’’ 2 No. 2472).
2015. 3 The proposed changes to the Periodicals Flats
Gary A. Norek, 1 Petition of the United States Postal Service for
Mail Processing Cost Model were filed in Docket
Manager, Airspace Policy and Regulations the Initiation of a Proceeding to Consider Proposed No. RM2015–18. See Docket No. RM2015–18,
Group. Changes in Analytical Principles (Proposal Seven), Petition of the United States Postal Service for the
August 5, 2015 (Petition). Initiation of a Proceeding to Consider Proposed
[FR Doc. 2015–20277 Filed 8–14–15; 8:45 am] 2 Docket No. R2015–4, Order on Revised Price Changes in Analytical Principles (Proposal Nine),
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Adjustments for Standard Mail, Periodicals, and August 5, 2015, Attachment at 2.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM). | |
| Dates | Comments must be received on or before October 1, 2015. | |
| Contact | Paul Gallant, Airspace Policy and Regulations Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-8783. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 49181 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA66 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Prohibited Areas and Restricted Areas |
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