82_FR_12571 82 FR 12529 - Proposed Establishment of Restricted Areas R-2201 A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and J; Fort Greely, AK.

82 FR 12529 - Proposed Establishment of Restricted Areas R-2201 A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and J; Fort Greely, AK.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 42 (March 6, 2017)

Page Range12529-12531
FR Document2017-04187

The FAA is proposing the establishment of Restricted Area R- 2201A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and J; Fort Greely AK, on behalf of/by the United States Army Alaska (USARAK), over the Battle Area Complex (BAX) and Combined Arms Collective Training Facility (CACTF), in the vicinity of Allen Army Airfield, AK. The proposed restricted airspace would contain hazardous activities and be available for joint military use, including active, National Guard and Reserve elements.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 42 (Monday, March 6, 2017) 
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 42 (Monday, March 6, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9495; Airspace Docket No. 15-AAL-6]
RIN 2120-AA66


Proposed Establishment of Restricted Areas R-2201 A, B, C, D, E, 
F, G, H, and J; Fort Greely, AK.

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA is proposing the establishment of Restricted Area R-
2201A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and J; Fort Greely AK, on behalf of/by the 
United States Army Alaska (USARAK), over the Battle Area Complex (BAX) 
and Combined Arms Collective Training Facility (CACTF), in the vicinity 
of Allen Army Airfield, AK. The proposed restricted airspace would 
contain hazardous activities and be available for joint military use, 
including active, National Guard and Reserve elements.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 20, 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 Number FAA-2016-9495 and Airspace Docket Number 15-AAL-6 at the 
beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments through the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. You may review the public 
docket containing the proposal, any comments received, and any final 
disposition in person in the Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Docket Office 
(telephone 1 (800) 647-5527), is on the ground floor of the building at 
the above address.

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 restricted airspace in the vicinity of 
Allen Army Airfield, to contain activities deemed hazardous to 
nonparticipating aircraft.

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 
Number FAA-2016-9495 and Airspace Docket Number 15-AAL-6) and be 
submitted in triplicate to the Docket Management Facility (see 
ADDRESSES section for address and phone number). You may also submit 
comments through the Internet at http://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 Number FAA-2016-9495 and Airspace Docket Number 15-AAL-
6.'' The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the 
commenter.
    All communications received on or before the specified comment 
closing date 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 comment 
closing date. 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 http://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 in 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 Western Service Center, Operations 
Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 Lind Ave. SW., 
Renton, WA 98057.

Background

    The current BAX Controlled Firing Area (CFA) does not provide the

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restricted area airspace required by USARAK to conduct full spectrum 
helicopter gunnery training, longer range firing on target areas and 
integrated use of varied weapon types, during simultaneous training 
events. The proposed restricted airspace would provide various combat 
teams the area required to properly train in both open and urban 
terrain environments.
    Combat units would be able to incorporate enablers, such as 
unmanned aerial vehicles, with piloted combat aircraft engaged in 
aggressive combat maneuvers and indirect fires with non-explosive 
munitions. This proposed restricted area would also accommodate fixed 
wing aircraft in support of ground operations using simulations and 
laser engagements.
    The restricted area would provide the protection required to 
contain these hazardous activities and the weapons' safety footprints 
for the different ordnances to be used within the proposed airspace.
    The proposed restricted area is subdivided into segmented blocks to 
enable restricted area activation for only the needed block. Segments 
activation reduces the impact to non-participating aircraft. This 
proposal would provide the Army with the necessary expansion to meet 
both current and future training requirements.

The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal 
Regulations (14 CFR) part 73 to establish restricted area R-2201A 
through H, and J; Fort Greely, AK. The FAA is proposing this action at 
the request of the United States Army in Alaska. The proposed 
restricted areas are described below.
    R-2201A, D, and G would be established one mile southeast of Allen 
Army Airfield and extend south and east for 3 miles. The altitudes will 
be from the surface up to, but not including, 6,000 feet MSL for R-
2201A; 6,000 feet MSL to but not including 15,000 feet MSL for R-2201D; 
15,000 feet MSL to 22,000 feet MSL for R-2201G.
    R-2201B, E, and H would be established south of R-2201A, D, and G 
and east of R-2202A and C. The northern boundary is the same as R-
22015A, D, and G southern boundary with an extension 3 miles to the 
west and 2 miles to the furthest point of the eastern boundary. The 
altitudes will be from the surface up to but not including 6,000 feet 
MSL for R-2201B; 6,000 feet MSL to but not including 15,000 feet MSL 
for R-2201E; 15,000 feet MSL to 22,000 feet MSL for R-2201H.
    R-2201C, F, and J would be established south of R-2201B, E, and H 
and east of R-2202 A and C. The northern boundary is the same as R-
22015B, E, and H southern boundary. The altitudes will be from the 
surface up to but not including 6,000 feet MSL for R-2201C; 6,000 feet 
MSL to but not including 15,000 feet MSL for R-2201F; 15,000 feet MSL 
to 22,000 feet MSL for R-2201J.

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 subject 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

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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.  73.22  Alaska [Amended]

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2. Sec.  73.22 is amended as follows:
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R-2201A Fort Greely, AK [New]

    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 63[deg]58'49'' N., long. 
145[deg]41'15'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]58'45'' N., long. 145[deg]35'06'' 
W.; to lat. 63[deg]58'08'' N., long. 145[deg]35'05'' W.; to lat. 
63[deg]58'09'' N., long. 145[deg]31'07'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]57'17'' 
N., long. 145[deg]31'05'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]57'17'' N., long. 
145[deg]29'05'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]56'54'' N., long. 145[deg]29'02'' 
W.; to lat. 63[deg]56'33'' N., long. 145[deg]27'43'' W.; to lat. 
63[deg]56'40'' N., long. 145[deg]39'26'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]57'20'' 
N., long. 145[deg]39'25'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]57'32'' N., long. 
145[deg]39'25'' W.; to the point of beginning by following Jarvis 
Creek.
    Designated altitudes. Surface to but not including 6,000 feet 
MSL.
    Time of designation. 0700-1900 local time Monday-Friday; other 
times by NOTAM.
    Controlling agency. FAA, Anchorage, ARTCC.
    Using agency. U.S. Army, AK (USARAK), Commanding General, Joint 
Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), AK.

R-2201B Fort Greely, AK [New]

    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 63[deg]55'56'' N., long. 
145[deg]24'57'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]56'33'' N., long. 145[deg]27'43'' 
W.; to lat. 63[deg]56'40'' N., long. 145[deg]39'26'' W.; to lat. 
63[deg]56'20'' N., long. 145[deg]39'26'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]56'20'' 
N., long. 145[deg]44'41'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]56'20'' N., long. 
145[deg]44'49'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]52'54'' N., long. 145[deg]44'50'' 
W.; to lat. 63[deg]52'55'' N., long. 145[deg]42'56'' W.; to lat. 
63[deg]51'09'' N., long. 145[deg]42'52'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]51'01'' 
N., long. 145[deg]33'04'' W.; to the point of beginning by following 
Granite Creek.
    Designated altitudes. Surface to but not including 6,000 feet 
MSL.
    Time of designation. 0700-1900 local time Monday-Friday; other 
times by NOTAM.
    Controlling agency. FAA, Anchorage, ARTCC.
    Using agency. U.S. Army, AK (USARAK), Commanding General, Joint 
Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), AK.

R-2201C Fort Greely, AK [New]

    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 63[deg]51'01'' N., long. 
145[deg]33'04'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]51'09'' N., long. 145[deg]42'52'' 
W.; to lat. 63[deg]51'10'' N., long. 145[deg]43'50'' W.; to lat. 
63[deg]50'58'' N., long. 145[deg]43'48'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]50'15'' 
N., long. 145[deg]43'49'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]50'16'' N., long. 
145[deg]44'22'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]49'22'' N., long. 145[deg]44'35'' 
W.; to lat. 63[deg]47'35'' N., long. 145[deg]45'05'' W.; to lat. 
63[deg]46'58'' N., long. 145[deg]45'13'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]46'56'' 
N., long. 145[deg]37'10'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]46'57'' N., long. 
145[deg]36'31'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]47'43'' N., long. 145[deg]35'08'' 
W.; to lat. 63[deg]47'45'' N., long. 145[deg]35'04'' W.; to the 
point of beginning by following Granite Creek.
    Designated altitudes. Surface to but not including 6,000 feet 
MSL.
    Time of designation. 0700-1900 local time Monday-Friday; other 
times by NOTAM.
    Controlling agency. FAA, Anchorage, ARTCC.
    Using agency. U.S. Army, AK (USARAK), Commanding General, Joint 
Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), AK.

R-2201D Fort Greely, AK [New]

    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 63[deg]58'49'' N., long. 
145[deg]41'15'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]58'45'' N., long. 145[deg]35'06'' 
W.; to lat. 63[deg]58'08'' N., long. 145[deg]35'05'' W.; to lat. 
63[deg]58'09'' N., long. 145[deg]31'07'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]57'17'' 
N., long. 145[deg]31'05'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]57'17'' N.,

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long. 145[deg]29'05'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]56'54'' N., long. 
145[deg]29'02'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]56'33'' N., long. 145[deg]27'43'' 
W.; to lat. 63[deg]56'40'' N., long. 145[deg]39'26'' W.; to lat. 
63[deg]57'20'' N., long. 145[deg]39'25'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]57'32'' 
N., long. 145[deg]39'25'' W.; to the point of beginning by following 
Jarvis Creek.
    Designated altitudes. 6,000 feet MSL to but not including 15,000 
feet MSL.
    Time of designation. 0700-1900 local time Monday-Friday; other 
times by NOTAM.
    Controlling agency. FAA, Anchorage, ARTCC.
    Using agency. U.S. Army, AK (USARAK), Commanding General, Joint 
Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), AK.

R-2201E Fort Greely, AK [New]

    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 63[deg]55'56'' N., long. 
145[deg]24'57'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]56'33'' N., long. 145[deg]27'43'' 
W.; to lat. 63[deg]56'40'' N., long. 145[deg]39'26'' W.; to lat. 
63[deg]56'20'' N., long. 145[deg]39'26'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]56'20'' 
N., long. 145[deg]44'41'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]56'20'' N., long. 
145[deg]44'49'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]52'54'' N., long. 145[deg]44'50'' 
W.; to lat. 63[deg]52'55'' N., long. 145[deg]42'56'' W.; to lat. 
63[deg]51'09'' N., long. 145[deg]42'52'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]51'01'' 
N., long. 145[deg]33'04'' W.; to the point of beginning by following 
Granite Creek.
    Designated altitudes. 6,000 feet MSL to but not including 15,000 
feet MSL.
    Time of designation. 0700-1900 local time Monday-Friday; other 
times by NOTAM.
    Controlling agency. FAA, Anchorage, ARTCC.
    Using agency. U.S. Army, AK (USARAK), Commanding General, Joint 
Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), AK.

R-2201F Fort Greely, AK [New]

    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 63[deg]51'01'' N., long. 
145[deg]33'04'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]51'09'' N., long. 145[deg]42'52'' 
W.; to lat. 63[deg]51'10'' N., long. 145[deg]43'50'' W.; to lat. 
63[deg]50'58'' N., long. 145[deg]43'48'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]50'15'' 
N., long. 145[deg]43'49'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]50'16'' N., long. 
145[deg]44'22'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]49'22'' N., long. 145[deg]44'35'' 
W.; to lat. 63[deg]47'35'' N., long. 145[deg]45'05'' W.; to lat. 
63[deg]46'58'' N., long. 145[deg]45'13'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]46'56'' 
N., long. 145[deg]37'10'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]46'57'' N., long. 
145[deg]36'31'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]47'43'' N., long. 145[deg]35'08'' 
W.; to lat. 63[deg]47'45'' N., long. 145[deg]35'04'' W.; to the 
point of beginning by following Granite Creek.
    Designated altitudes. 6,000 feet MSL to but not including 15,000 
feet MSL.
    Time of designation. 0700-1900 local time Monday-Friday; other 
times by NOTAM.
    Controlling agency. FAA, Anchorage, ARTCC.
    Using agency. U.S. Army, AK (USARAK), Commanding General, Joint 
Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), AK.

R-2201G Fort Greely, AK [New]

    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 63[deg]58'49'' N., long. 
145[deg]41'15'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]58'45'' N., long. 145[deg]35'06'' 
W.; to lat. 63[deg]58'08'' N., long. 145[deg]35'05'' W.; to lat. 
63[deg]58'09'' N., long. 145[deg]31'07'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]57'17'' 
N., long. 145[deg]31'05'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]57'17'' N., long. 
145[deg]29'05'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]56'54'' N., long. 145[deg]29'02'' 
W.; to lat. 63[deg]56'33'' N., long. 145[deg]27'43'' W.; to lat. 
63[deg]56'40'' N., long. 145[deg]39'26'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]57'20'' 
N., long. 145[deg]39'25'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]57'32'' N., long. 
145[deg]39'25'' W.; to the point of beginning by following Jarvis 
Creek.
    Designated altitudes. 15,000 feet MSL to FL220.
    Time of designation. 0700-1900 local time Monday-Friday; other 
times by NOTAM.
    Controlling agency. FAA, Anchorage, ARTCC.
    Using agency. U.S. Army, AK (USARAK), Commanding General, Joint 
Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), AK.

R-2201H Fort Greely, AK [New]

    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 63[deg]55'56'' N., long. 
145[deg]24'57'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]56'33'' N., long. 145[deg]27'43'' 
W.; to lat. 63[deg]56'40'' N., long. 145[deg]39'26'' W.; to lat. 
63[deg]56'20'' N., long. 145[deg]39'26'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]56'20'' 
N., long. 145[deg]44'41'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]56'20'' N., long. 
145[deg]44'49'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]52'54'' N., long. 145[deg]44'50'' 
W.; to lat. 63[deg]52'55'' N., long. 145[deg]42'56'' W.; to lat. 
63[deg]51'09'' N., long. 145[deg]42'52'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]51'01'' 
N., long. 145[deg]33'04'' W.; to the point of beginning by following 
Granite Creek.
    Designated altitudes. 15,000 feet MSL to FL220.
    Time of designation. 0700-1900 local time Monday-Friday; other 
times by NOTAM.
    Controlling agency. FAA, Anchorage, ARTCC.
    Using agency. U.S. Army, AK (USARAK), Commanding General, Joint 
Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), AK.

R-2201J Fort Greely, AK [New]

    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 63[deg]51'01'' N., long. 
145[deg]33'04'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]51'09'' N., long. 145[deg]42'52'' 
W.; to lat. 63[deg]51'10'' N., long. 145[deg]43'50'' W.; to lat. 
63[deg]50'58'' N., long. 145[deg]43'48'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]50'15'' 
N., long. 145[deg]43'49'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]50'16'' N., long. 
145[deg]44'22'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]49'22 N., long. 145[deg]44'35'' 
W.; to lat. 63[deg]47'35'' N., long. 145[deg]45'05'' W.; to lat. 
63[deg]46'58 N., long. 145[deg]45'13'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]46'56'' 
N., long. 145[deg]37'10'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]46'57'' N., long. 
145[deg]36'31'' W.; to lat. 63[deg]47'43'' N., long. 145[deg]35'08'' 
W.; to lat. 63[deg]47'45'' N., long. 145[deg]35'04'' W.; to the 
point of beginning by following Granite Creek.
    Designated altitudes. 15,000 feet MSL to FL220.
    Time of designation. 0700-1900 local time Monday-Friday; other 
times by NOTAM.
    Controlling agency. FAA, Anchorage, ARTCC.
    Using agency. U.S. Army, AK (USARAK), Commanding General, Joint 
Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), AK.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on February 27, 2017.
Rodger A. Dean Jr.,
Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
[FR Doc. 2017-04187 Filed 3-3-17; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 42 / Monday, March 6, 2017 / Proposed Rules 12529 the 4.7-mile radius of Eielson AFB; to lat. Facility (CACTF), in the vicinity of supporting the views and suggestions 64°43′40″ N., long. 146°59′26″ W.; to lat. Allen Army Airfield, AK. The proposed presented are particularly helpful in 64°44′54″ N., long. 146°59′33″ W.; to lat. restricted airspace would contain developing reasoned regulatory 64°44′54″ N., long. 146°59′56″ W.; to lat. decisions on the proposal. Comments hazardous activities and be available for 64°48′47″ N., long. 146°59′59″ W.; to the point of beginning. joint military use, including active, are specifically invited on the overall Designated altitudes. 10,000 feet MSL to National Guard and Reserve elements. regulatory, aeronautical, economic, FL 310. DATES: Comments must be received on environmental, and energy-related Time of designation. 0700–1900 local time or before April 20, 2017. aspects of the proposal. Monday–Friday; other times by NOTAM. ADDRESSES: Send comments on this Communications should identify both Controlling agency. FAA, Fairbanks proposal to the U.S. Department of docket numbers (FAA Docket Number Approach Control. FAA–2016–9495 and Airspace Docket Using agency. U.S. Army, AK (USARAK), Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Number 15–AAL–6) and be submitted Commanding General, Joint Base Elmendorf- in triplicate to the Docket Management Richardson (JBER), AK. Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590–0001; telephone: Facility (see ADDRESSES section for R–2205H Fairbanks, AK [New] address and phone number). You may 1 (800) 647–5527, or (202) 366–9826. Boundaries—Beginning at lat. 64°43′40″ You must identify FAA Docket Number also submit comments through the N., long. 146°59′26″ W.; clockwise along the FAA–2016–9495 and Airspace Docket Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. 4.7-mile radius of Eielson AFB; to lat. Commenters wishing the FAA to 64°37′47″ N., long. 146°56′23″ W.; to lat. Number 15–AAL–6 at the beginning of acknowledge receipt of their comments 64°39′42″ N., long. 146°56′23″ W.; to lat. your comments. You may also submit on this action must submit with those 64°39′41″ N., long. 146°57′23″ W.; to lat. comments through the Internet at http:// comments a self-addressed, stamped 64°40′06″ N., long. 146°57′19″ W.; to lat. www.regulations.gov. You may review postcard on which the following 64°40′09″ N., long. 147°00′19″ W.; to lat. the public docket containing the 64°41′26″ N., long. 147°00′29″ W.; to lat. statement is made: ‘‘Comments to FAA proposal, any comments received, and 64°41′26″ N., long. 147°02′26″ W.; to lat. Docket Number FAA–2016–9495 and any final disposition in person in the 64°43′37″ N., long. 147°02′23″ W.; to the Airspace Docket Number 15–AAL–6.’’ Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m. and point of beginning. The postcard will be date/time stamped 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, Designated altitudes. 10,000 feet MSL to and returned to the commenter. FL 310. except Federal holidays. The Docket All communications received on or Time of designation. 0700–1900 local time Office (telephone 1 (800) 647–5527), is before the specified comment closing Monday–Friday; other times by NOTAM. on the ground floor of the building at date will be considered before taking Controlling agency. FAA, Fairbanks the above address. action on the proposed rule. The Approach Control. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Using agency. U.S. Army, AK (USARAK), proposal contained in this action may Kenneth Ready, Airspace Policy Group, be changed in light of comments Commanding General, Joint Base Elmendorf- Office of Airspace Services, Federal Richardson (JBER), AK. received. All comments submitted will Aviation Administration, 800 be available for examination in the * * * * * Independence Avenue SW., public docket both before and after the Issued in Washington, DC, on February 27, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) comment closing date. A report 2017. 267–8783. summarizing each substantive public Rodger A. Dean Jr., SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: contact with FAA personnel concerned Manager, Airspace Policy Group. with this rulemaking will be filed in the Authority for This Rulemaking [FR Doc. 2017–04189 Filed 3–3–17; 8:45 am] docket. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P The FAA’s authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Availability of NPRMs Title 49 of the United States Code. An electronic copy of this document DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the may be downloaded through the authority of the FAA Administrator. Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Federal Aviation Administration Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, Recently published rulemaking describes in more detail the scope of the documents can also be accessed through 14 CFR Part 73 agency’s authority. This rulemaking is the FAA’s Web page at http:// [Docket No. FAA–2016–9495; Airspace promulgated under the authority www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/ Docket No. 15–AAL–6] described in Subtitle VII, Part A, airspace_amendments/. Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that You may review the public docket RIN 2120–AA66 section, the FAA is charged with containing the proposal, any comments prescribing regulations to assign the use received and any final disposition in Proposed Establishment of Restricted of the airspace necessary to ensure the person in the Dockets Office (see Areas R–2201 A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, safety of aircraft and the efficient use of ADDRESSES section for address and and J; Fort Greely, AK. airspace. This regulation is within the phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and AGENCY: Federal Aviation scope of that authority as it would 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, Administration (FAA), DOT. establish restricted airspace in the except Federal holidays. An informal vicinity of Allen Army Airfield, to docket may also be examined during asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). contain activities deemed hazardous to normal business hours at the office of nonparticipating aircraft. the Western Service Center, Operations SUMMARY: The FAA is proposing the Support Group, Federal Aviation establishment of Restricted Area R– Comments Invited Administration, 1601 Lind Ave. SW., 2201A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and J; Fort Interested parties are invited to Renton, WA 98057. Greely AK, on behalf of/by the United participate in this proposed rulemaking States Army Alaska (USARAK), over the by submitting such written data, views, Background Battle Area Complex (BAX) and or arguments as they may desire. The current BAX Controlled Firing Combined Arms Collective Training Comments that provide the factual basis Area (CFA) does not provide the VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:39 Mar 03, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\06MRP1.SGM 06MRP1

12530 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 42 / Monday, March 6, 2017 / Proposed Rules restricted area airspace required by R–2201C, F, and J would be long. 145°35′06″ W.; to lat. 63°58′08″ N., USARAK to conduct full spectrum established south of R–2201B, E, and H long. 145°35′05″ W.; to lat. 63°58′09″ N., helicopter gunnery training, longer and east of R–2202 A and C. The long. 145°31′07″ W.; to lat. 63°57′17″ N., long. 145°31′05″ W.; to lat. 63°57′17″ N., range firing on target areas and northern boundary is the same as R– long. 145°29′05″ W.; to lat. 63°56′54″ N., integrated use of varied weapon types, 22015B, E, and H southern boundary. long. 145°29′02″ W.; to lat. 63°56′33″ N., during simultaneous training events. The altitudes will be from the surface long. 145°27′43″ W.; to lat. 63°56′40″ N., The proposed restricted airspace would up to but not including 6,000 feet MSL long. 145°39′26″ W.; to lat. 63°57′20″ N., provide various combat teams the area for R–2201C; 6,000 feet MSL to but not long. 145°39′25″ W.; to lat. 63°57′32″ N., required to properly train in both open including 15,000 feet MSL for R–2201F; long. 145°39′25″ W.; to the point of beginning and urban terrain environments. 15,000 feet MSL to 22,000 feet MSL for by following Jarvis Creek. R–2201J. Designated altitudes. Surface to but not Combat units would be able to including 6,000 feet MSL. incorporate enablers, such as unmanned Regulatory Notices and Analyses Time of designation. 0700–1900 local time aerial vehicles, with piloted combat Monday–Friday; other times by NOTAM. aircraft engaged in aggressive combat The FAA has determined that this Controlling agency. FAA, Anchorage, maneuvers and indirect fires with non- proposed regulation only involves an ARTCC. explosive munitions. This proposed established body of technical Using agency. U.S. Army, AK (USARAK), restricted area would also accommodate regulations for which frequent and Commanding General, Joint Base Elmendorf- fixed wing aircraft in support of ground routine amendments are necessary to Richardson (JBER), AK. operations using simulations and laser keep them operationally current. It, R–2201B Fort Greely, AK [New] engagements. therefore: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 63°55′56″ N., The restricted area would provide the regulatory action’’ under Executive long. 145°24′57″ W.; to lat. 63°56′33″ N., protection required to contain these Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant long. 145°27′43″ W.; to lat. 63°56′40″ N., hazardous activities and the weapons’ rule’’ under Department of long. 145°39′26″ W.; to lat. 63°56′20″ N., safety footprints for the different Transportation (DOT) Regulatory long. 145°39′26″ W.; to lat. 63°56′20″ N., ordnances to be used within the Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; long. 145°44′41″ W.; to lat. 63°56′20″ N., February 26, 1979); and (3) does not long. 145°44′49″ W.; to lat. 63°52′54″ N., proposed airspace. long. 145°44′50″ W.; to lat. 63°52′55″ N., The proposed restricted area is warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is long. 145°42′56″ W.; to lat. 63°51′09″ N., subdivided into segmented blocks to long. 145°42′52″ W.; to lat. 63°51′01″ N., enable restricted area activation for only so minimal. Since this is a routine long. 145°33′04″ W.; to the point of beginning the needed block. Segments activation matter that will only affect air traffic by following Granite Creek. reduces the impact to non-participating procedures and air navigation, it is Designated altitudes. Surface to but not aircraft. This proposal would provide certified that this proposed rule, when including 6,000 feet MSL. the Army with the necessary expansion promulgated, will not have a significant Time of designation. 0700–1900 local time economic impact on a substantial Monday–Friday; other times by NOTAM. to meet both current and future training Controlling agency. FAA, Anchorage, requirements. number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. ARTCC. The Proposal Using agency. U.S. Army, AK (USARAK), Environmental Review Commanding General, Joint Base Elmendorf- The FAA is proposing an amendment Richardson (JBER), AK. This proposal will be subject to an to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations R–2201C Fort Greely, AK [New] environmental analysis in accordance (14 CFR) part 73 to establish restricted with FAA Order 1050.1F, Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 63°51′01″ N., area R–2201A through H, and J; Fort ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and long. 145°33′04″ W.; to lat. 63°51′09″ N., Greely, AK. The FAA is proposing this long. 145°42′52″ W.; to lat. 63°51′10″ N., Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final action at the request of the United States long. 145°43′50″ W.; to lat. 63°50′58″ N., regulatory action. Army in Alaska. The proposed long. 145°43′48″ W.; to lat. 63°50′15″ N., restricted areas are described below. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73 long. 145°43′49″ W.; to lat. 63°50′16″ N., R–2201A, D, and G would be Airspace, Prohibited areas, Restricted long. 145°44′22″ W.; to lat. 63°49′22″ N., established one mile southeast of Allen long. 145°44′35″ W.; to lat. 63°47′35″ N., areas. long. 145°45′05″ W.; to lat. 63°46′58″ N., Army Airfield and extend south and The Proposed Amendment long. 145°45′13″ W.; to lat. 63°46′56″ N., east for 3 miles. The altitudes will be long. 145°37′10″ W.; to lat. 63°46′57″ N., from the surface up to, but not In consideration of the foregoing, the long. 145°36′31″ W.; to lat. 63°47′43″ N., including, 6,000 feet MSL for R–2201A; Federal Aviation Administration long. 145°35′08″ W.; to lat. 63°47′45″ N., 6,000 feet MSL to but not including proposes to amend 14 CFR part 73 as long. 145°35′04″ W.; to the point of beginning 15,000 feet MSL for R–2201D; 15,000 follows: by following Granite Creek. feet MSL to 22,000 feet MSL for R– Designated altitudes. Surface to but not 2201G. PART 73—SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE including 6,000 feet MSL. R–2201B, E, and H would be Time of designation. 0700–1900 local time established south of R–2201A, D, and G ■ 1. The authority citation for part 73 Monday–Friday; other times by NOTAM. continues to read as follows: Controlling agency. FAA, Anchorage, and east of R–2202A and C. The ARTCC. northern boundary is the same as R– Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS Using agency. U.S. Army, AK (USARAK), 22015A, D, and G southern boundary 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, Commanding General, Joint Base Elmendorf- with an extension 3 miles to the west 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. Richardson (JBER), AK. and 2 miles to the furthest point of the § 73.22 Alaska [Amended] R–2201D Fort Greely, AK [New] eastern boundary. The altitudes will be ■ 2. § 73.22 is amended as follows: Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 63°58′49″ N., from the surface up to but not including long. 145°41′15″ W.; to lat. 63°58′45″ N., * * * * * 6,000 feet MSL for R–2201B; 6,000 feet long. 145°35′06″ W.; to lat. 63°58′08″ N., MSL to but not including 15,000 feet R–2201A Fort Greely, AK [New] long. 145°35′05″ W.; to lat. 63°58′09″ N., MSL for R–2201E; 15,000 feet MSL to Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 63°58′49″ N., long. 145°31′07″ W.; to lat. 63°57′17″ N., 22,000 feet MSL for R–2201H. long. 145°41′15″ W.; to lat. 63°58′45″ N., long. 145°31′05″ W.; to lat. 63°57′17″ N., VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:39 Mar 03, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\06MRP1.SGM 06MRP1

Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 42 / Monday, March 6, 2017 / Proposed Rules 12531 long. 145°29′05″ W.; to lat. 63°56′54″ N., long. 145°39′25″ W.; to lat. 63°57′32″ N., DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND long. 145°29′02″ W.; to lat. 63°56′33″ N., long. 145°39′25″ W.; to the point of beginning HUMAN SERVICES long. 145°27′43″ W.; to lat. 63°56′40″ N., by following Jarvis Creek. long. 145°39′26″ W.; to lat. 63°57′20″ N., Designated altitudes. 15,000 feet MSL to long. 145°39′25″ W.; to lat. 63°57′32″ N., Food and Drug Administration FL220. long. 145°39′25″ W.; to the point of beginning by following Jarvis Creek. Time of designation. 0700–1900 local time 21 CFR Part 73 Designated altitudes. 6,000 feet MSL to but Monday–Friday; other times by NOTAM. not including 15,000 feet MSL. Controlling agency. FAA, Anchorage, ARTCC. [Docket No. FDA–2017–C–0935] Time of designation. 0700–1900 local time Monday–Friday; other times by NOTAM. Using agency. U.S. Army, AK (USARAK), Controlling agency. FAA, Anchorage, DSM Biomedical; Filing of Color Commanding General, Joint Base Elmendorf- ARTCC. Richardson (JBER), AK. Additive Petition Using agency. U.S. Army, AK (USARAK), Commanding General, Joint Base Elmendorf- R–2201H Fort Greely, AK [New] AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, Richardson (JBER), AK. BOUNDARIES. Beginning at lat. 63°55′56″ N., HHS. R–2201E Fort Greely, AK [New] long. 145°24′57″ W.; to lat. 63°56′33″ N., ACTION: Notice of petition. Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 63°55′56″ N., long. 145°27′43″ W.; to lat. 63°56′40″ N., long. 145°24′57″ W.; to lat. 63°56′33″ N., long. 145°39′26″ W.; to lat. 63°56′20″ N., SUMMARY: The Food and Drug long. 145°27′43″ W.; to lat. 63°56′40″ N., long. 145°39′26″ W.; to lat. 63°56′20″ N., long. 145°44′41″ W.; to lat. 63°56′20″ N., Administration (FDA or we) is long. 145°39′26″ W.; to lat. 63°56′20″ N., long. 145°39′26″ W.; to lat. 63°56′20″ N., long. 145°44′49″ W.; to lat. 63°52′54″ N., announcing that we have filed a long. 145°44′41″ W.; to lat. 63°56′20″ N., long. 145°44′50″ W.; to lat. 63°52′55″ N., petition, submitted by DSM Biomedical, long. 145°44′49″ W.; to lat. 63°52′54″ N., long. 145°42′56″ W.; to lat. 63°51′09″ N., proposing that the color additive long. 145°44′50″ W.; to lat. 63°52′55″ N., long. 145°42′52″ W.; to lat. 63°51′01″ N., regulations be amended to provide for long. 145°42′56″ W.; to lat. 63°51′09″ N., long. 145°33′04″ W.; to the point of beginning the safe use of high purity carbon black long. 145°42′52″ W.; to lat. 63°51′01″ N., for coloring ultra-high molecular weight by following Granite Creek. long. 145°33′04″ W.; to the point of beginning by following Granite Creek. Designated altitudes. 15,000 feet MSL to polyethylene sutures for use in general Designated altitudes. 6,000 feet MSL to but FL220. surgery. not including 15,000 feet MSL. Time of designation. 0700–1900 local time Monday–Friday; other times by NOTAM. DATES: The color additive petition was Time of designation. 0700–1900 local time Monday–Friday; other times by NOTAM. Controlling agency. FAA, Anchorage, filed on January 27, 2017. Controlling agency. FAA, Anchorage, ARTCC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: ARTCC. Using agency. U.S. Army, AK (USARAK), Using agency. U.S. Army, AK (USARAK), Joseph M. Thomas, Center for Food Commanding General, Joint Base Elmendorf- Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS– Commanding General, Joint Base Elmendorf- Richardson (JBER), AK. Richardson (JBER), AK. 265), Food and Drug Administration, R–2201J Fort Greely, AK [New] 5001 Campus Dr., College Park, MD R–2201F Fort Greely, AK [New] Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 63°51′01″ N., 20740, 301–796–9465. Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 63°51′01″ N., long. 145°33′04″ W.; to lat. 63°51′09″ N., long. 145°33′04″ W.; to lat. 63°51′09″ N., SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under long. 145°42′52″ W.; to lat. 63°51′10″ N., long. 145°42′52″ W.; to lat. 63°51′10″ N., section 721(d)(1) of the Federal Food, long. 145°43′50″ W.; to lat. 63°50′58″ N., long. 145°43′50″ W.; to lat. 63°50′58″ N., Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. long. 145°43′48″ W.; to lat. 63°50′15″ N., long. 145°43′48″ W.; to lat. 63°50′15″ N., long. 145°43′49″ W.; to lat. 63°50′16″ N., 379e(d)(1)), we are giving notice that we long. 145°43′49″ W.; to lat. 63°50′16″ N., long. 145°44′22″ W.; to lat. 63°49′22″ N., have filed a color additive petition (CAP long. 145°44′22″ W.; to lat. 63°49′22 N., long. long. 145°44′35″ W.; to lat. 63°47′35″ N., 145°44′35″ W.; to lat. 63°47′35″ N., long. 7C0310), submitted by DSM Biomedical, long. 145°45′05″ W.; to lat. 63°46′58″ N., 145°45′05″ W.; to lat. 63°46′58 N., long. 735 Pennsylvania Dr., Exton, PA 19341. long. 145°45′13″ W.; to lat. 63°46′56″ N., The petition proposes to amend the 145°45′13″ W.; to lat. 63°46′56″ N., long. long. 145°37′10″ W.; to lat. 63°46′57″ N., color additive regulations in 21 CFR long. 145°36′31″ W.; to lat. 63°47′43″ N., 145°37′10″ W.; to lat. 63°46′57″ N., long. long. 145°35′08″ W.; to lat. 63°47′45″ N., 145°36′31″ W.; to lat. 63°47′43″ N., long. part 73, Listing of Color Additives long. 145°35′04″ W.; to the point of beginning 145°35′08″ W.; to lat. 63°47′45″ N., long. Exempt From Certification, to provide by following Granite Creek. 145°35′04″ W.; to the point of beginning by for the safe use of high purity carbon Designated altitudes. 6,000 feet MSL to but following Granite Creek. black for coloring ultra-high molecular not including 15,000 feet MSL. Designated altitudes. 15,000 feet MSL to weight polyethylene sutures for use in Time of designation. 0700–1900 local time FL220. general surgery. Monday–Friday; other times by NOTAM. Time of designation. 0700–1900 local time Controlling agency. FAA, Anchorage, We have determined under 21 CFR Monday–Friday; other times by NOTAM. ARTCC. 25.32(l) that this action is of a type that Controlling agency. FAA, Anchorage, Using agency. U.S. Army, AK (USARAK), does not individually or cumulatively Commanding General, Joint Base Elmendorf- ARTCC. Using agency. U.S. Army, AK (USARAK), have a significant effect on the human Richardson (JBER), AK. Commanding General, Joint Base Elmendorf- environment. Therefore, neither an R–2201G Fort Greely, AK [New] Richardson (JBER), AK. environmental assessment nor an asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 63°58′49″ N., environmental impact statement is long. 145°41′15″ W.; to lat. 63°58′45″ N., Issued in Washington, DC, on February 27, required. long. 145°35′06″ W.; to lat. 63°58′08″ N., 2017. long. 145°35′05″ W.; to lat. 63°58′09″ N., Rodger A. Dean Jr., Dated: February 28, 2017. long. 145°31′07″ W.; to lat. 63°57′17″ N., Manager, Airspace Policy Group. Dennis M. Keefe, long. 145°31′05″ W.; to lat. 63°57′17″ N., Director, Office of Food Additive Safety, [FR Doc. 2017–04187 Filed 3–3–17; 8:45 am] long. 145°29′05″ W.; to lat. 63°56′54″ N., Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. long. 145°29′02″ W.; to lat. 63°56′33″ N., BILLING CODE 4910–13–P long. 145°27′43″ W.; to lat. 63°56′40″ N., [FR Doc. 2017–04188 Filed 3–3–17; 8:45 am] long. 145°39′26″ W.; to lat. 63°57′20″ N., BILLING CODE 4164–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:39 Mar 03, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\06MRP1.SGM 06MRP1


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
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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 20, 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 12529 
RIN Number2120-AA66
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Prohibited Areas and Restricted Areas
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