82_FR_11449 82 FR 11414 - Proposed Establishment of Temporary Restricted Areas R-2509E, R-2509W, and R-2509N; Twentynine Palms, CA

82 FR 11414 - Proposed Establishment of Temporary Restricted Areas R-2509E, R-2509W, and R-2509N; Twentynine Palms, CA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 35 (February 23, 2017)

Page Range11414-11415
FR Document2017-03535

This action proposes to establish temporary restricted areas R-2509E, R-2509W, and R-2509N, Twentynine Palms, CA, to support a Marine Expeditionary Brigade level Large Scale Exercise (LSE) planned for existing and newly acquired training lands at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), Twentynine Palms from August 7 to August 26, 2017.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 35 (Thursday, February 23, 2017) 
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 35 (Thursday, February 23, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 11414-11415]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-03535]



[[Page 11414]]

=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9536; Airspace Docket No. 16-AWP-27]
RIN 2120-AA66


Proposed Establishment of Temporary Restricted Areas R-2509E, R-
2509W, and R-2509N; Twentynine Palms, CA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: This action proposes to establish temporary restricted areas 
R-2509E, R-2509W, and R-2509N, Twentynine Palms, CA, to support a 
Marine Expeditionary Brigade level Large Scale Exercise (LSE) planned 
for existing and newly acquired training lands at Marine Corps Air 
Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), Twentynine Palms from August 7 to August 
26, 2017.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 10, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West 
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001; 
telephone: 1(800) 647-5527, or (202) 366-9826. You must identify FAA 
Docket No. FAA-2016-9536 and Airspace Docket No. 16-AWP-27 at the 
beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments through the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenneth Ready, Airspace Policy 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 establish the temporary restricted area airspace at 
Twentynine Palms, CA, to accommodate essential United States Marine 
Corps training requirements and to ensure the safety of aircraft 
otherwise permitted to operate in the area.

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-2016-9536 and Airspace Docket No. 16-AWP-27) 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-2016-9536 and Airspace Docket No. 16-AWP-27.'' 
The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter.
    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. Recently published rulemaking 
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's Web page at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
    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, Western 
Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 Lind Ave SW., 
Renton, WA 98057.

Background

    Marine Corps combat readiness depends on the continued availability 
of ranges and training areas that provide realistic, mission-oriented 
training and exercises. Marine Corps training proceeds on a continuum, 
from entry-level training of individual Marines in basic military 
skills to large-scale exercises involving a Marine Air Ground Task 
Force (MAGTF). Currently, the Marine Corps does not have sufficient 
range space to conduct a Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) level live 
fire exercise. Through careful analysis and a series of studies, MCAGCC 
Twentynine Palms was identified as the only Marine Corps installation 
capable of expansion to the dimensions required to support this level 
of exercise. Acquisition of new lands without the requisite special use 
airspace (SUA) would not allow for the training events required to 
successfully execute this essential exercise. Consequently, a new 
restricted area, military operations areas (MOA) and air traffic 
control-assigned airspace are being developed as a critical element of 
the required expansion to support large scale MEB level exercises and 
those supporting building block training events.. The establishment of 
temporary restricted area R-2509E, W, and N, will substantially enhance 
both the capability and capacity of the MCAGCC Twentynine Palms Range 
and Training Areas (RTA) to conduct required training for an MEB large 
scale exercise.

The Proposal

    This proposal would establish new temporary restricted areas R-
2509E, R-2509W, and R-2509N for the period from August 7 to August 26, 
2017, to accommodate live fire from pistols, rifles, machine guns, 
anti-tank weapons, mortars, artillery, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, fixed 
wing, and rotary wing training activities including close air support 
and live ordnance delivery. This proposed temporary restricted area is 
required to effectively deconflict Department of Defense and all other 
air

[[Page 11415]]

traffic from hazards associated with live fire training.
    Based on impacts mitigation coordinated with the Los Angeles Air 
Route Traffic Control Center, the maximum altitude will be FL 220 
generally. However, at certain times for a period of 4 hours on 2 days 
of the exercise, the maximum altitude will be FL400. R-2509W would have 
a ceiling of 8,000 feet MSL and R-2509N would have a ceiling of 16,000 
feet MSL. Supersonic flight will not be conducted as part of the above 
aviation training activities.
    The times of use for R-2509E, R-2509W, and R-2509N would be by 
NOTAM, and activations of R-2509E above FL220 would have the NOTAM 
issued 48 hours in advance. Expected usage would be 12 hours per day 
for 10 days up to 16,000 feet and 16 hours per day for 6 days up to 
FL220.
    The lateral boundaries of the proposed areas would be as follows:
    Temporary R-2509E--Beginning at lat. 34[deg]40'30'' N., long. 
116[deg]29'43'' W., to lat. 34[deg]36'00'' N., long. 116[deg]28'03'' 
W.; to lat. 34[deg]31'30'' N., long. 116[deg]26'48'' W.; to lat. 
34[deg]30'00'' N., long. 116[deg]26'23'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]21'35'' N., 
long. 116[deg]21'38'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]19'30'' N., long. 
116[deg]20'29'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]17'38'' N., long. 116[deg]19'19'' 
W.; to lat. 34[deg]22'25'' N., long. 116[deg]31'10'' W.; to lat. 
34[deg]34'17'' N., long. 116[deg]35'52'' W.; to the point of beginning.
    Temporary R-2509W--Beginning at lat. 34[deg]35'03'' N., long. 
116[deg]36'10'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]22'25'' N., long. 116[deg]31'10'' 
W.; to lat. 34[deg]27'38'' N., long. 116[deg]40'34'' W.; to lat. 
34[deg]27'59'' N., long. 116[deg]42'51'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]29'44'' N., 
long. 116[deg]42'51'' W.; to the point of beginning.
    Excluding that airspace within a 3.4-mile radius of point in space 
coordinates at lat. 34[deg]25'32'' N., long. 116[deg]36'52'' W.; 
surface to 1,500 feet AGL.
    Temporary R-2509N--Beginning at lat. 34[deg]35'03'' N., long. 
116[deg]36'10'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]40'30'' N., long. 116[deg]29'43'' 
W.; to lat. 34[deg]34'17'' N., long. 116[deg]35'52'' W.; to the point 
of beginning.
    These temporary restricted areas would automatically expire on 
August 26, 2017.

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. 
It, therefore: (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 subjected to an environmental analysis in 
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``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.  73.25 California   [Amended]

0
2. Sec.  73.25 is amended as follows:
* * * * *

R-2509E Twentynine Palms, CA [New]

    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 34[deg]40'30'' N., long. 
116[deg]29'43'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]36'00'' N., long. 116[deg]28'03'' 
W.; to lat. 34[deg]31'30'' N., long. 116[deg]26'48'' W.; to lat. 
34[deg]30'00'' N., long. 116[deg]26'23'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]21'35'' 
N., long. 116[deg]21'38'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]19'30'' N., long. 
116[deg]20'29'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]17'38'' N., long. 116[deg]19'19'' 
W.; to lat. 34[deg]22'25'' N., long. 116[deg]31'10'' W.; to lat. 
34[deg]34'17'' N., long. 116[deg]35'52'' W.; to the point of 
beginning.
    Designated altitudes. Surface to FL 400.
    Time of designation. Intermittent by NOTAM during the period 
from August 7 to August 26, 2017.
    Controlling agency. FAA, Los Angeles Air Route Traffic Control 
Center.
    Using agency. Commanding General, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat 
Center (MCAGCC), Twentynine Palms, CA.

R-2509W Twentynine Palms, CA [New]

    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 34[deg]35'03'' N., long. 
116[deg]36'10'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]22'25'' N., long. 116[deg]31'10'' 
W.; to lat. 34[deg]27'38'' N., long. 116[deg]40'34'' W.; to lat. 
34[deg]27'59'' N., long. 116[deg]42'51'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]29'44'' 
N., long. 116[deg]42'51'' W.; to the point of beginning.
    Excluding that airspace within a 3.4-mile radius of point in 
space at lat. 34[deg]25'32'' N., long. 116[deg]36'52'' W.; surface 
to 1,500 feet AGL.
    Designated altitudes. Surface to 8,000 feet MSL.
    Time of designation. Intermittent by NOTAM during the period 
from August 7 to August 26, 2017.
    Controlling agency. FAA, Los Angeles Air Route Traffic Control 
Center.
    Using agency. Commanding General, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat 
Center (MCAGCC), Twentynine Palms, CA.

R-2509N Twentynine Palms, CA [New]

    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 34[deg]35'03'' N., long. 
116[deg]36'10'' W.; to lat. 34[deg]40'30'' N., long. 116[deg]29'43'' 
W.; to lat. 34[deg]34'17'' N., long. 116[deg]35'52'' W.; to the 
point of beginning.
    Designated altitudes. Surface to 16,000 feet MSL.
    Time of designation. Intermittent by NOTAM during the period 
from August 7 to August 26, 2017.
    Controlling agency. FAA, Los Angeles Air Route Traffic Control 
Center.
    Using agency. Commanding General, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat 
Center (MCAGCC), Twentynine Palms, CA.

    Issued in Washington, DC on February 7, 2017.
Leslie M. Swann,
Acting Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
[FR Doc. 2017-03535 Filed 2-22-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

11414 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 35 / Thursday, February 23, 2017 / Proposed Rules DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION assign the use of the airspace necessary You may review the public docket to ensure the safety of aircraft and the containing the proposal, any comments Federal Aviation Administration efficient use of airspace. This regulation received and any final disposition in is within the scope of that authority as person at the Dockets Office (see 14 CFR Part 73 it would establish the temporary ADDRESSES section for address and restricted area airspace at Twentynine phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and [Docket No. FAA–2016–9536; Airspace Docket No. 16–AWP–27] Palms, CA, to accommodate essential 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, United States Marine Corps training except Federal holidays. An informal RIN 2120–AA66 requirements and to ensure the safety of docket may also be examined during aircraft otherwise permitted to operate normal business hours at the office of Proposed Establishment of Temporary in the area. the Operations Support Group, Western Restricted Areas R–2509E, R–2509W, Service Center, Federal Aviation and R–2509N; Twentynine Palms, CA Comments Invited Administration, 1601 Lind Ave SW., Interested parties are invited to Renton, WA 98057. AGENCY: Federal Aviation participate in this proposed rulemaking Administration (FAA), DOT. by submitting such written data, views, Background ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking or arguments as they may desire. Marine Corps combat readiness (NPRM). Comments that provide the factual basis depends on the continued availability of supporting the views and suggestions ranges and training areas that provide SUMMARY: This action proposes to presented are particularly helpful in realistic, mission-oriented training and establish temporary restricted areas R– developing reasoned regulatory exercises. Marine Corps training 2509E, R–2509W, and R–2509N, decisions on the proposal. Comments proceeds on a continuum, from entry- Twentynine Palms, CA, to support a are specifically invited on the overall level training of individual Marines in Marine Expeditionary Brigade level regulatory, aeronautical, economic, basic military skills to large-scale Large Scale Exercise (LSE) planned for environmental, and energy-related exercises involving a Marine Air existing and newly acquired training aspects of the proposal. Ground Task Force (MAGTF). Currently, lands at Marine Corps Air Ground Communications should identify both the Marine Corps does not have Combat Center (MCAGCC), Twentynine docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA– sufficient range space to conduct a Palms from August 7 to August 26, 2016–9536 and Airspace Docket No. 16– Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) 2017. AWP–27) and be submitted in triplicate level live fire exercise. Through careful DATES: Comments must be received on to the Docket analysis and a series of studies, or before April 10, 2017. Management System (see ADDRESSES MCAGCC Twentynine Palms was ADDRESSES: Send comments on this section for address and phone number). identified as the only Marine Corps proposal to the U.S. Department of You may also submit comments through installation capable of expansion to the Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 the Internet at www.regulations.gov. dimensions required to support this New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Commenters wishing the FAA to level of exercise. Acquisition of new Ground Floor, Room W12–140, acknowledge receipt of their comments lands without the requisite special use Washington, DC 20590–0001; telephone: on this action must submit with those airspace (SUA) would not allow for the 1(800) 647–5527, or (202) 366–9826. comments a self-addressed, stamped training events required to successfully postcard on which the following execute this essential exercise. You must identify FAA Docket No. statement is made: ‘‘Comments to FAA Consequently, a new restricted area, FAA–2016–9536 and Airspace Docket Docket No. FAA–2016–9536 and military operations areas (MOA) and air No. 16–AWP–27 at the beginning of Airspace Docket No. 16–AWP–27.’’ The traffic control-assigned airspace are your comments. You may also submit postcard will be date/time stamped and being developed as a critical element of comments through the Internet at http:// returned to the commenter. the required expansion to support large www.regulations.gov. All communications received on or scale MEB level exercises and those FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: before the specified closing date for supporting building block training Kenneth Ready, Airspace Policy Group, comments will be considered before events.. The establishment of temporary Office of Airspace Services, Federal taking action on the proposed rule. The restricted area R–2509E, W, and N, will Aviation Administration, 800 proposal contained in this action may substantially enhance both the Independence Avenue SW., be changed in light of comments capability and capacity of the MCAGCC Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) received. All comments submitted will Twentynine Palms Range and Training 267–8783. be available for examination in the Areas (RTA) to conduct required SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: public docket both before and after the training for an MEB large scale exercise. Authority for This Rulemaking closing date for comments. A report The Proposal summarizing each substantive public The FAA’s authority to issue rules contact with FAA personnel concerned This proposal would establish new regarding aviation safety is found in with this rulemaking will be filed in the temporary restricted areas R–2509E, R– Title 49 of the United States Code. docket. 2509W, and R–2509N for the period Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the from August 7 to August 26, 2017, to authority of the FAA Administrator. Availability of NPRMs accommodate live fire from pistols, rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, An electronic copy of this document rifles, machine guns, anti-tank weapons, describes in more detail the scope of the may be downloaded through the mortars, artillery, Unmanned Aircraft agency’s authority. Internet at www.regulations.gov. Systems, fixed wing, and rotary wing This rulemaking is promulgated Recently published rulemaking training activities including close air under the authority described in documents can also be accessed through support and live ordnance delivery. Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section the FAA’s Web page at http:// This proposed temporary restricted area 40103. Under that section, the FAA is www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/ is required to effectively deconflict charged with prescribing regulations to airspace_amendments/. Department of Defense and all other air VerDate Sep<11>2014 13:38 Feb 22, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\23FEP1.SGM 23FEP1

Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 35 / Thursday, February 23, 2017 / Proposed Rules 11415 traffic from hazards associated with live Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; Excluding that airspace within a 3.4-mile fire training. February 26, 1979); and (3) does not radius of point in space at lat. 34°25′32″ N., Based on impacts mitigation warrant preparation of a regulatory long. 116°36′52″ W.; surface to 1,500 feet coordinated with the Los Angeles Air evaluation as the anticipated impact is AGL. Designated altitudes. Surface to 8,000 feet Route Traffic Control Center, the so minimal. Since this is a routine MSL. maximum altitude will be FL 220 matter that will only affect air traffic Time of designation. Intermittent by generally. However, at certain times for procedures and air navigation, it is NOTAM during the period from August 7 to a period of 4 hours on 2 days of the certified that this proposed rule, when August 26, 2017. exercise, the maximum altitude will be promulgated, will not have a significant Controlling agency. FAA, Los Angeles Air FL400. R–2509W would have a ceiling economic impact on a substantial Route Traffic Control Center. of 8,000 feet MSL and R–2509N would number of small entities under the Using agency. Commanding General, have a ceiling of 16,000 feet MSL. criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Supersonic flight will not be conducted (MCAGCC), Twentynine Palms, CA. as part of the above aviation training Environmental Review R–2509N Twentynine Palms, CA [New] activities. This proposal will be subjected to an Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 34°35′03″ N., The times of use for R–2509E, R– environmental analysis in accordance long. 116°36′10″ W.; to lat. 34°40′30″ N., 2509W, and R–2509N would be by with FAA Order 1050.1F, long. 116°29′43″ W.; to lat. 34°34′17″ N., NOTAM, and activations of R–2509E ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and long. 116°35′52″ W.; to the point of above FL220 would have the NOTAM Procedures,’’ prior to any FAA final beginning. issued 48 hours in advance. Expected regulatory action. Designated altitudes. Surface to 16,000 feet usage would be 12 hours per day for 10 MSL. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73 Time of designation. Intermittent by days up to 16,000 feet and 16 hours per Airspace, Prohibited Areas, Restricted NOTAM during the period from August 7 to day for 6 days up to FL220. Areas. August 26, 2017. The lateral boundaries of the Controlling agency. FAA, Los Angeles Air proposed areas would be as follows: The Proposed Amendment Route Traffic Control Center. Temporary R–2509E—Beginning at Using agency. Commanding General, lat. 34°40′30″ N., long. 116°29′43″ W., to In consideration of the foregoing, the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center lat. 34°36′00″ N., long. 116°28′03″ W.; to Federal Aviation Administration (MCAGCC), Twentynine Palms, CA. lat. 34°31′30″ N., long. 116°26′48″ W.; to proposes to amend 14 CFR part 73 as follows: Issued in Washington, DC on February 7, lat. 34°30′00″ N., long. 116°26′23″ W.; to 2017. lat. 34°21′35″ N., long. 116°21′38″ W.; to Leslie M. Swann, PART 73—SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE lat. 34°19′30″ N., long. 116°20′29″ W.; to Acting Manager, Airspace Policy Group. lat. 34°17′38″ N., long. 116°19′19″ W.; to ■ 1. The authority citation for part 73 [FR Doc. 2017–03535 Filed 2–22–17; 8:45 am] lat. 34°22′25″ N., long. 116°31′10″ W.; to continues to read as follows: lat. 34°34′17″ N., long. 116°35′52″ W.; to BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, the point of beginning. 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, Temporary R–2509W—Beginning at 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. lat. 34°35′03″ N., long. 116°36′10″ W.; to DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION lat. 34°22′25″ N., long. 116°31′10″ W.; to § 73.25 California [Amended] Federal Aviation Administration lat. 34°27′38″ N., long. 116°40′34″ W.; to ■ 2. § 73.25 is amended as follows: lat. 34°27′59″ N., long. 116°42′51″ W.; to * * * * * 14 CFR Part 73 lat. 34°29′44″ N., long. 116°42′51″ W.; to the point of beginning. R–2509E Twentynine Palms, CA [New] [Docket No. FAA–2016–9594; Airspace Excluding that airspace within a 3.4- Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 34°40′30″ N., Docket No. 16–ASO–20] mile radius of point in space long. 116°29′43″ W.; to lat. 34°36′00″ N., long. 116°28′03″ W.; to lat. 34°31′30″ N., RIN 2120–AA66 coordinates at lat. 34°25′32″ N., long. long. 116°26′48″ W.; to lat. 34°30′00″ N., 116°36′52″ W.; surface to 1,500 feet long. 116°26′23″ W.; to lat. 34°21′35″ N., Proposed Establishment of Temporary AGL. long. 116°21′38″ W.; to lat. 34°19′30″ N., Restricted Areas R–2920A and R– Temporary R–2509N—Beginning at long. 116°20′29″ W.; to lat. 34°17′38″ N., 2920B; Santa Rosa Island, FL. lat. 34°35′03″ N., long. 116°36′10″ W.; to long. 116°19′19″ W.; to lat. 34°22′25″ N., lat. 34°40′30″ N., long. 116°29′43″ W.; to long. 116°31′10″ W.; to lat. 34°34′17″ N., AGENCY: Federal Aviation lat. 34°34′17″ N., long. 116°35′52″ W.; to long. 116°35′52″ W.; to the point of Administration (FAA), DOT. the point of beginning. beginning. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking These temporary restricted areas Designated altitudes. Surface to FL 400. (NPRM). would automatically expire on August Time of designation. Intermittent by NOTAM during the period from August 7 to SUMMARY: This action proposes to 26, 2017. August 26, 2017. establish two temporary restricted areas, Regulatory Notices and Analyses Controlling agency. FAA, Los Angeles Air designated R–2920A and R–2920B, Route Traffic Control Center. The FAA has determined that this south of the Eglin Air Force Base (AFB), Using agency. Commanding General, proposed regulation only involves an Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center FL, Range Complex and within the 14 established body of technical (MCAGCC), Twentynine Palms, CA. CFR part 93 ‘‘Valparaiso, Florida, rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS regulations for which frequent and Terminal Area’’ Special Air Traffic R–2509W Twentynine Palms, CA [New] Rules Area. The purpose of the routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. It, Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 34°35′03″ N., proposed areas is to test counter- long. 116°36′10″ W.; to lat. 34°22′25″ N., unmanned aircraft systems capabilities. therefore: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant long. 116°31′10″ W.; to lat. 34°27′38″ N., regulatory action’’ under Executive The temporary restricted areas would be long. 116°40′34″ W.; to lat. 34°27′59″ N., Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant long. 116°42′51″ W.; to lat. 34°29′44″ N., in effect from May 11 to May 18, 2017. rule’’ under Department of long. 116°42′51″ W.; to the point of DATES: Comments must be received on Transportation (DOT) Regulatory beginning. or before March 27, 2017. VerDate Sep<11>2014 13:38 Feb 22, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\23FEP1.SGM 23FEP1


Document Created: 2017-02-23 02:10:40
Document Modified: 2017-02-23 02:10:40
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesComments must be received on or before April 10, 2017.
ContactKenneth Ready, Airspace Policy Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267- 8783.
FR Citation82 FR 11414 
RIN Number2120-AA66
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Prohibited Areas and Restricted Areas
2025 Federal Register | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy
USC | CFR | eCFR