82 FR 19188 - Amendment of Restricted Areas R-4102A and R-4102B; Fort Devens, MA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 79 (April 26, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 79 (April 26, 2017)
| Page Range | 19188-19189 | |
| FR Document | 2017-08365 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 79 (Wednesday, April 26, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 19188-19189] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-08365] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 73 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0307; Airspace Docket No. 17-ANE-1] Amendment of Restricted Areas R-4102A and R-4102B; Fort Devens, MA AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action updates the using agency information for restricted areas R-4102A and R-4102B, Fort Devens, MA. This is an administrative change to reflect the current organization tasked with using agency responsibilities for the restricted areas. It does not affect the boundaries, designated altitudes, time of designation or activities conducted within the restricted areas. DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC, June 22, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, 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 updates the using agency for restricted areas R-4102A and R- 4102B, Fort Devens, MA, to reflect the current organization responsible for the restricted areas. [[Page 19189]] The Rule This rule amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 73 by updating the using agency name for restricted areas R-4102A and R-4102B, Fort Devens, MA, by removing the words ``Chief, Reserve Component Division, Devens Reserve Forces Training Area, Ayer, MA,'' and adding the words ``Commander, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Devens, MA.'' The name change reflects the current organization assigned using agency responsibilities for the restricted areas. This is an administrative change that does not affect the boundaries, designated altitudes, or activities conducted within the restricted areas; therefore, notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary. Regulatory Notices and Analyses The FAA has determined that this action only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Environmental Review The FAA has determined that this action of updating the using agency information for restricted areas R-4102A and R-4102B, Fort Devens, MA qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, paragraph 5-6.5.d, ``Modification of the technical description of special use airspace (SUA) that does not alter the dimensions, altitudes, or times of designation of the airspace (such as changes in designation of the controlling or using agency, or correction of typographical errors).'' This airspace action is an administrative change to the description of restricted areas R-4102A and R-4102B to update the using agency name. It does not alter the dimensions, altitudes, time of designation, or use of the airspace. Therefore, this airspace action is not expected to result in any significant environmental impacts. In accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 regarding Extraordinary Circumstances, this action has been reviewed for factors and circumstances in which a normally categorically excluded action may have a significant environmental impact requiring further analysis, and it is determined that no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73 Airspace, Prohibited areas, Restricted areas. Adoption of the Amendment In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 73, as follows: PART 73--SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE 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. 73.41 [Amended] 0 2. Section 73.41 is amended as follows: * * * * * R-4102A Fort Devens, MA [Amended] By removing the words ``Using agency. Chief, Reserve Component Division, Devens Reserve Forces Training Area, Ayer, MA,'' and adding in their place the words ``Using agency. Commander, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Devens, MA.'' R-4102B Fort Devens, MA [Amended] By removing the words ``Using agency. Chief, Reserve Component Division, Devens Reserve Forces Training Area, Ayer, MA,'' and adding in their place the words ``Using agency. Commander, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Devens, MA.'' Issued in Washington, DC, on April 19, 2017. Rodger A. Dean, Jr., Manager, Airspace Policy Group. [FR Doc. 2017-08365 Filed 4-25-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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number of small entities under the Airmen. The effective date and time will from 16.1 miles west to 1.4 miles east of the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. thereafter be continuously published in the VORTAC.
Chart Supplement. Issued in Seattle, Washington, on April 19,
Environmental Review 2017.
Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Areas
The FAA has determined that this Designated as an Extension to a Class D or Sam S.L. Shrimpton,
action qualifies for categorical exclusion Class E Surface Area. Acting Group Manager, Operations Support
under the National Environmental * * * * * Group, Western Service Center.
Policy Act in accordance with FAA [FR Doc. 2017–08366 Filed 4–25–17; 8:45 am]
Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental ANM ID E4 Lewiston, ID [Modified]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport, ID
paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action (Lat. 46°22′28″ N., long. 117°00′55″ W.)
Nez Perce VOR/DME
is not expected to cause any potentially DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(Lat. 46°22′54″ N., long. 116°52′10″ W.)
significant environmental impacts, and Lewiston-Nez Perce ILS Localizer
no extraordinary circumstances exist (Lat. 46°22′27″ N., long. 117°01′54″ W.) Federal Aviation Administration
that warrant preparation of an That airspace extending upward from the
environmental assessment. surface within 2.7 miles each side of the 14 CFR Part 73
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Lewiston-Nez Perce ILS localizer course [Docket No. FAA–2017–0307; Airspace
extending from the 4.1-mile radius of the Docket No. 17–ANE–1]
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, airport to 14 miles east of the airport, and
Navigation (air). within 3.5 miles each side of the Nez Perce Amendment of Restricted Areas R–
VOR/DME 266° radial extending from the 4102A and R–4102B; Fort Devens, MA
Adoption of the Amendment 4.1-mile radius of the airport to 13.1 miles
In consideration of the foregoing, the west of the airport. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Federal Aviation Administration ANM ID E4 Pocatello, ID [Modified] Administration (FAA), DOT.
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: Pocatello Regional Airport, ID ACTION: Final rule.
(Lat. 42°54′35″ N., long. 112°35′45″ W.) SUMMARY: This action updates the using
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, Pocatello VORTAC
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR (Lat. 42°52′13″ N., long. 112°39′08″ W.)
agency information for restricted areas
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND American Falls Airport R–4102A and R–4102B, Fort Devens,
REPORTING POINTS (Lat. 42°47′50″ N., long. 112°49′31″ W.) MA. This is an administrative change to
That airspace extending upward from the reflect the current organization tasked
■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 surface within 2.7 miles each side of the with using agency responsibilities for
continues to read as follows: Pocatello VORTAC 252° radial extending the restricted areas. It does not affect the
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, from the 4.5-mile radius of Pocatello boundaries, designated altitudes, time of
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, Regional Airport to 7.4 miles west of the designation or activities conducted
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. VORTAC, and within 4.3 miles each side of within the restricted areas.
the Pocatello VORTAC 225° radial extending
DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC, June
§ 71.1 [Amended] from the 4.5-mile radius of the airport to 9.2
miles southwest of the VORTAC; excluding 22, 2017.
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in that airspace within a 0.9-mile radius of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A, American Falls Airport. Gallant, Airspace Policy Group, Office
Airspace Designations and Reporting of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation
Points, dated August 3, 2016, effective ANM ID E4 Twin Falls, ID [Modified]
Administration, 800 Independence
September 15, 2016, is amended as Joslin Field-Magic Valley Regional Airport,
ID
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
follows: telephone: (202) 267–8783.
(Lat. 42°28′55″ N., long. 114°29′16″ W.)
Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace. Twin Falls VORTAC SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
* * * * * (Lat. 42°28′47″ N., long. 114°29′22″ W.)
Authority for This Rulemaking
That airspace extending upward from the
ANM ID D Pocatello, ID [Modified] The FAA’s authority to issue rules
surface 4.2 miles south and 4.4 miles north
Pocatello Regional Airport, ID of the Twin Falls VORTAC 086° and 281° regarding aviation safety is found in
(Lat. 42°54′35″ N., long. 112°35′45″ W.) radials extending from the 4.3-mile radius of Title 49 of the United States Code.
That airspace extending upward from the Joslin Field-Magic Valley Regional Airport to Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
surface to and including 6,900 feet MSL 9.2 miles east and 9.2 miles west of the authority of the FAA Administrator.
within a 4.5-mile radius of the Pocatello VORTAC. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
Regional Airport. This Class D airspace area describes in more detail the scope of the
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
is effective during the specific dates and
times established in advance by a Notice to
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More agency’s authority.
Airmen. The effective date and time will
Above the Surface of the Earth. This rulemaking is promulgated
thereafter be continuously published in the * * * * * under the authority described in
Chart Supplement. Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section
ANM ID E5 Pocatello, ID [Modified] 40103. Under that section, the FAA is
Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Pocatello Regional Airport, ID charged with prescribing regulations to
Designated as Surface Areas. (Lat. 42°54′35″ N., long. 112°35′45″ W.) assign the use of the airspace necessary
* * * * * Pocatello VORTAC to ensure the safety of aircraft and the
(Lat. 42°52′13″ N., long. 112°39′08″ W.)
mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with RULES
ANM ID E2 Pocatello, ID [Modified] efficient use of airspace. This regulation
That airspace extending upward from 700 is within the scope of that authority as
Pocatello Regional Airport, ID feet above the surface within 4 miles
(Lat. 42°54′35″ N., long. 112°35′45″ W.) southeast and 9.6 miles northwest of the
it updates the using agency for restricted
Within a 4.5-mile radius of the Pocatello Pocatello VORTAC 048° radial extending areas R–4102A and R–4102B, Fort
Regional Airport. This Class E airspace area from the VORTAC to 24.4 miles northeast of Devens, MA, to reflect the current
is effective during the specific dates and the VORTAC, and within 8.3 miles north and organization responsible for the
times established in advance by a Notice to 4 miles south of the 252° radial extending restricted areas.
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The Rule Therefore, this airspace action is not DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
This rule amends Title 14 Code of expected to result in any significant SECURITY
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 73 by environmental impacts. In accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5– Coast Guard
updating the using agency name for
restricted areas R–4102A and R–4102B, 2 regarding Extraordinary
Circumstances, this action has been 33 CFR Part 117
Fort Devens, MA, by removing the
words ‘‘Chief, Reserve Component reviewed for factors and circumstances [Docket No. USCG–2017–0251
Division, Devens Reserve Forces in which a normally categorically
Training Area, Ayer, MA,’’ and adding excluded action may have a significant Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
the words ‘‘Commander, U.S. Army environmental impact requiring further Barnegat Bay, Seaside Heights, NJ
Garrison, Fort Devens, MA.’’ The name analysis, and it is determined that no AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
change reflects the current organization extraordinary circumstances exist that ACTION:Notice of deviation from
assigned using agency responsibilities warrant preparation of an drawbridge regulation; modification.
for the restricted areas. This is an environmental assessment.
administrative change that does not SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has modified
affect the boundaries, designated List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73 a temporary deviation from the
altitudes, or activities conducted within Airspace, Prohibited areas, Restricted operating schedule that governs the S37
the restricted areas; therefore, notice Bridge across the Barnegat Bay, mile
areas.
and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 14.1, New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway,
553(b) are unnecessary. Adoption of the Amendment at Seaside Heights, NJ. This modified
Regulatory Notices and Analyses deviation is necessary to perform bridge
In consideration of the foregoing, the maintenance and repairs. This deviation
The FAA has determined that this Federal Aviation Administration allows the bridge to remain in the
action only involves an established amends 14 CFR part 73, as follows: closed-to-navigation position.
body of technical regulations for which DATES: This modified deviation is
frequent and routine amendments are PART 73—SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE
effective without actual notice from
necessary to keep them operationally April 26, 2017 through 8 p.m. on April
current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a ■ 1. The authority citation for part 73
28, 2017. For the purposes of
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under continues to read as follows: enforcement, actual notice will be used
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, from 8:00 p.m. on April 21, 2017, until
‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, April 26, 2017.
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. ADDRESSES: The docket for this
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
does not warrant preparation of a § 73.41 [Amended]
deviation, [USCG–2017–0251] is
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated available at http://www.regulations.gov.
impact is so minimal. Since this is a ■ 2. Section 73.41 is amended as Type the docket number in the
routine matter that only affects air traffic follows: ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH’’.
procedures and air navigation, it is Click on Open Docket Folder on the line
* * * * *
certified that this rule, when associated with this deviation.
promulgated, does not have a significant R–4102A Fort Devens, MA [Amended] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
economic impact on a substantial you have questions on this temporary
By removing the words ‘‘Using deviation, call or email Mr. Hal R. Pitts,
number of small entities under the agency. Chief, Reserve Component
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Bridge Administration Branch Fifth
Division, Devens Reserve Forces District, Coast Guard, telephone 757–
Environmental Review Training Area, Ayer, MA,’’ and adding 398–6222, email Hal.R.Pitts@uscg.mil.
The FAA has determined that this in their place the words ‘‘Using agency. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March
action of updating the using agency Commander, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort 30, 2017, the Coast Guard published a
information for restricted areas R– Devens, MA.’’ temporary deviation entitled
4102A and R–4102B, Fort Devens, MA R–4102B Fort Devens, MA [Amended] ‘‘Drawbridge Operation Regulation:
qualifies for categorical exclusion under Barnegat Bay, Seaside Heights, NJ’’ in
the National Environmental Policy Act By removing the words ‘‘Using the Federal Register (82 FR 15630).
in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, agency. Chief, Reserve Component Under that temporary deviation, the
Environmental Impacts: Policies and Division, Devens Reserve Forces bridge will remain in the closed-to-
Procedures, paragraph 5–6.5.d, Training Area, Ayer, MA,’’ and adding navigation position from 8 p.m. on
‘‘Modification of the technical in their place the words ‘‘Using agency. March 31, 2017, through 8 p.m. on April
description of special use airspace Commander, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort 21, 2017. The New Jersey Department of
(SUA) that does not alter the Devens, MA.’’ Transportation, that owns and operates
dimensions, altitudes, or times of the S37 Bridge, has requested a
designation of the airspace (such as Issued in Washington, DC, on April 19, modified temporary deviation from the
2017.
changes in designation of the current operating regulations to
controlling or using agency, or Rodger A. Dean, Jr., continue performing a maintenance and
mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with RULES
correction of typographical errors).’’ Manager, Airspace Policy Group. repair project on the bridge that
This airspace action is an administrative [FR Doc. 2017–08365 Filed 4–25–17; 8:45 am] commenced at 8 a.m. on December 1,
change to the description of restricted BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 2016, and was scheduled to cease at 8
areas R–4102A and R–4102B to update p.m. on April 21, 2017. The bridge is a
the using agency name. It does not alter bascule draw bridge and has a vertical
the dimensions, altitudes, time of clearance in the closed position of 30
designation, or use of the airspace. feet above mean high water.
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| Collection | Federal Register | |
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| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | Effective date: 0901 UTC, June 22, 2017. | |
| Contact | Paul Gallant, Airspace Policy Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267- 8783. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 19188 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Prohibited Areas and Restricted Areas |
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