83 FR 30034 - Revocation of Restricted Area R-2530, Sierra Army Depot, CA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 124 (June 27, 2018)

Page Range		30034-30035
FR Document		2018-13737

This action removes restricted area R-2530 Sierra Army Depot, CA. This restricted area was originally established in 1963 for the purpose of neutralization of ammunition through a process known as burning. The United States Army has advised there are no future plans for this restricted area and has concurred with the FAA's plan for removal. Therefore, the FAA has determined that a valid requirement for the airspace no longer exists.

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[FR Doc No: 2018-13737]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0476; Airspace Docket No. 18-AWP-8]
RIN 2120-AA66


Revocation of Restricted Area R-2530, Sierra Army Depot, CA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action removes restricted area R-2530 Sierra Army Depot, 
CA. This restricted area was originally established in 1963 for the 
purpose of neutralization of ammunition through a process known as 
burning. The United States Army has advised there are no future plans 
for this restricted area and has concurred with the FAA's plan for 
removal. Therefore, the FAA has determined that a valid requirement for 
the airspace no longer exists.

DATES: Effective date: July 27, 2018.

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 returns restricted area R-2530 Sierra Army Depot, CA, 
as it is no longer needed for its designated purpose within the 
National Airspace System (NAS).

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The Rule

    This action amends 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 73 by 
removing Restricted area R-2530 Sierra Army Depot, CA. The United 
States Army no longer has a use for the restricted area, which was 
originally established for neutralization of ammunition through a 
process known as burning. The process was considered a hazard to 
aircraft since an uncontrolled explosion may have occurred at any time 
during the burning operation. The FAA has determined that a valid 
requirement for the airspace no longer exists and the restricted area 
is being returned to the NAS.
    Since this action reduces restricted airspace, the solicitation of 
comments would only delay the return of airspace to public use without 
offering any meaningful right or benefit to any segment of the public; 
therefore, notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are 
unnecessary.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an 
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and 
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. 
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 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 revoking of R-2530 
Sierra Army Depot, CA, qualifies for categorical exclusion under the 
National Environmental Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, 
Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, paragraph 5-6.5.c, 
``Actions to return all or part of special use airspace (SUA) to the 
National Airspace System (NAS), such as revocation of airspace, a 
decrease in dimensions, or a reduction in times of use (e.g., from 
continuous to intermittent, or use by a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)).'' 
This action returns restricted airspace to the NAS. Therefore, this 
airspace action is not expected to result in any significant 
environmental impacts. In accordance with FAAO 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.

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.  73.25  [Amended]

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

R-2530 Sierra Army Depot, CA [Removed]

    Issued in Washington, DC, on June 20, 2018.
Rodger A. Dean, Jr.,
Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
[FR Doc. 2018-13737 Filed 6-26-18; 8:45 am]
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an on-call basis only. Therefore, the 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Issued in Washington, DC, on June 20,
airspace will be activated by a Notice to Policies and Procedures, paragraph 5– 2018.
Airman (NOTAM), four hours in 6.5.d, ‘‘Modification of the technical Rodger A. Dean, Jr.,
advance as opposed to active description of special use airspace Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
continuously Monday through Saturday (SUA) that does not alter the [FR Doc. 2018–13738 Filed 6–26–18; 8:45 am]
from 0800 to 2400. Additionally, the dimensions, altitudes, or times of BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
controlling agency has changed from designation of the airspace (such as
Albuquerque Air Traffic Control Center changes in designation of the
(ARTCC) to Phoenix Terminal Radar controlling or using agency, or DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Approach Control (TRACON) due to a correction of typographical errors).’’
recent alignment of assigned airspace This airspace action is an administrative Federal Aviation Administration
thus making the restricted area fall change to the description of restricted
completely within Phoenix TRACONs area R–2302; Flagstaff, AZ, to update the 14 CFR Part 73
assigned airspace. time of designation and controlling
agency name. It does not alter the [Docket No. FAA–2018–0476; Airspace
The Rule Docket No. 18–AWP–8]
dimensions, altitudes, time of
This action amends Title 14 Code of designation, or use of the airspace.
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 73 by RIN 2120–AA66
Therefore, this airspace action is not
revising the time of designation and expected to result in any significant Revocation of Restricted Area R–2530,
controlling agency listed for restricted environmental impacts. In accordance Sierra Army Depot, CA
area R–2302, Flagstaff, AZ. The time of with FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5–
designation is changed from ‘‘active 2 regarding Extraordinary AGENCY: Federal Aviation
daily, 0800–2400 MST, Monday through Circumstances, this action has been Administration (FAA), DOT.
Saturday;’’ to ‘‘intermittent by NOTAM reviewed for factors and circumstances ACTION: Final rule.
only, 4 hours in advance, between 0800 in which a normally categorically
to 2400 MST, Monday through excluded action may have a significant SUMMARY: This action removes restricted
Saturday’’. Additionally, the controlling environmental impact requiring further area R–2530 Sierra Army Depot, CA.
agency for R–2302 is changed from analysis, and it is determined that no This restricted area was originally
‘‘Albuquerque ARTCC’’ to ‘‘Phoenix extraordinary circumstances exist that established in 1963 for the purpose of
TRACON’’. These are administrative warrant preparation of an neutralization of ammunition through a
changes and do not affect the environmental assessment. process known as burning. The United
boundaries, designated altitudes, or States Army has advised there are no
activities conducted within the List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73 future plans for this restricted area and
restricted area; therefore, notice and has concurred with the FAA’s plan for
Airspace, Prohibited areas, Restricted
public procedures under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) removal. Therefore, the FAA has
areas.
are unnecessary. determined that a valid requirement for
Regulatory Notices and Analyses The Amendment the airspace no longer exists.
DATES: Effective date: July 27, 2018.
The FAA has determined that this In consideration of the foregoing, the
regulation only involves an established Federal Aviation Administration FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
body of technical regulations for which amends 14 CFR part 73, as follows: Kenneth Ready, Airspace Policy Group,
frequent and routine amendments are Office of Airspace Services, Federal
necessary to keep them operationally PART 73—SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE Aviation Administration, 800
current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under ■ 1. The authority citation for part 73 DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783.
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a continues to read as follows: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
‘‘significant rule’’ under Department of Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, Authority for This Rulemaking
Transportation (DOT) Regulatory 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. The FAA’s authority to issue rules
February 26, 1979); and (3) does not regarding aviation safety is found in
§ 73.23 [Amended] Title 49 of the United States Code.
warrant preparation of a regulatory
evaluation as the anticipated impact is ■ 2. Section 73.23 is amended as Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
so minimal. Since this is a routine follows: authority of the FAA Administrator.
matter that only affects air traffic * * * * * Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
procedures and air navigation, it is describes in more detail the scope of the
certified that this rule, when R–2302 Flagstaff, AZ [Amended] agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
promulgated, does not have a significant promulgated under the authority
By removing ‘‘Time of designation. described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
economic impact on a substantial Active daily, 0800–2400 MST, Monday
number of small entities under the Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
through Saturday’’ and adding in their section, the FAA is charged with
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. place ‘‘Time of designation. Intermittent prescribing regulations to assign the use
Environmental Review by NOTAM only, 4 hours in advance, of the airspace necessary to ensure the
between 0800 to 2400 MST, Monday–
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The FAA has determined that this safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
action of updating the time of Saturday. airspace. This regulation is within the
designation and controlling agency for By removing ‘‘Controlling agency. scope of that authority as it returns
restricted area R–2302; Flagstaff, AZ, Albuquerque ARTCC,’’ and adding in restricted area R–2530 Sierra Army
qualifies for categorical exclusion under their place ‘‘Controlling agency. FAA, Depot, CA, as it is no longer needed for
the National Environmental Policy Act, Phoenix TRACON.’’ its designated purpose within the
and in accordance with FAA Order * * * * * National Airspace System (NAS).

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The Rule not expected to result in any significant § 825.120 Leave for pregnancy or birth.
This action amends 14 Code of environmental impacts. In accordance (a) * * *
Federal Regulations (CFR) part 73 by with FAAO 1050.1F, paragraph 5–2
regarding Extraordinary Circumstances, (4) * * * Circumstances may require
removing Restricted area R–2530 Sierra that FMLA leave begin before the actual
Army Depot, CA. The United States this action has been reviewed for factors
and circumstances in which a normally date of birth of a child. * * * For
Army no longer has a use for the
categorically excluded action may have example, a pregnant employee may be
restricted area, which was originally
a significant environmental impact unable to report to work because of
established for neutralization of
requiring further analysis, and it is severe morning sickness.
ammunition through a process known
as burning. The process was considered determined that no extraordinary * * * * *
a hazard to aircraft since an circumstances exist that warrant [FR Doc. 2018–13908 Filed 6–26–18; 8:45 am]
uncontrolled explosion may have preparation of an environmental BILLING CODE 1301–00–D
occurred at any time during the burning assessment.
operation. The FAA has determined that List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73
a valid requirement for the airspace no
Airspace, Prohibited areas, Restricted EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
longer exists and the restricted area is
areas. COMMISSION
being returned to the NAS.
Since this action reduces restricted The Amendment
airspace, the solicitation of comments 29 CFR Part 1614
In consideration of the foregoing, the
would only delay the return of airspace Federal Aviation Administration
to public use without offering any Federal Sector Equal Employment
amends 14 CFR part 73 as follows: Opportunity
meaningful right or benefit to any
segment of the public; therefore, notice PART 73—SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE CFR Correction
and public procedure under 5 U.S.C.
553(b) are unnecessary. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 73 In Title 29 of the Code of Federal
continues to read as follows: Regulations, Parts 900 to 1899, revised
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, as of July 1, 2017, on page 302, in
The FAA has determined that this 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, § 1614.304, paragraph (b)(4) is reinstated
regulation only involves an established 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. to read as follows:
body of technical regulations for which
frequent and routine amendments are § 73.25 [Amended] § 1614.304 Contents of petition.
necessary to keep them operationally ■ 2. Section 73.25 is amended as * * * * *
current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a follows:
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under (b) * * *
* * * * *
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a (4) A copy of the decision issued by
‘‘significant rule’’ under Department of R–2530 Sierra Army Depot, CA the MSPB; and
Transportation (DOT) Regulatory [Removed] * * * * *
Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; [FR Doc. 2018–13907 Filed 6–26–18; 8:45 am]
February 26, 1979); and (3) does not Issued in Washington, DC, on June 20,
2018. BILLING CODE 1301–00–D
warrant preparation of a regulatory
evaluation as the anticipated impact is Rodger A. Dean, Jr.,
so minimal. Since this is a routine Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
matter that only affects air traffic [FR Doc. 2018–13737 Filed 6–26–18; 8:45 am]
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
procedures and air navigation, it is BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
certified that this rule, when Occupational Safety and Health
promulgated, does not have a significant Administration
economic impact on a substantial DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
number of small entities under the 29 CFR Part 1910
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Wage and Hour Division
Environmental Review Occupational Safety and Health
29 CFR Part 825 Standards
The FAA has determined that this
action of revoking of R–2530 Sierra The Family and Medical Leave Act of CFR Correction
Army Depot, CA, qualifies for 1993
categorical exclusion under the National § 1910.1043 [Amended]
CFR Correction
Environmental Policy Act in accordance ■ In Title 29 of the Code of Federal
with FAA Order 1050.1E, ■ In Title 29 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 1910 (§ 1910.1000 to
Environmental Impacts: Policies and Regulations, Parts 500 to 899, revised as
end of part 1910), revised as of July 1,
Procedures, paragraph 5–6.5.c, ‘‘Actions of July 1, 2017, on page 821, in
to return all or part of special use § 825.120, paragraph (a)(4) is amended 2017, on page 297, paragraphs
airspace (SUA) to the National Airspace as follows: § 1910.1043(i)(1)(i)(A) through (F) are
removed.
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System (NAS), such as revocation of —Remove the third sentence of the
airspace, a decrease in dimensions, or a paragraph; [FR Doc. 2018–13909 Filed 6–26–18; 8:45 am]
reduction in times of use (e.g., from —Add a sentence following the first BILLING CODE 1301–00–D
continuous to intermittent, or use by a sentence of the paragraph; and
Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)).’’ This —Add a sentence following the last
action returns restricted airspace to the sentence of the paragraph.
NAS. Therefore, this airspace action is The additions read as follows:

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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		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		Effective date: July 27, 2018.
Contact		Kenneth Ready, Airspace Policy Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267- 8783.
FR Citation		83 FR 30034
RIN Number		2120-AA66
CFR Associated		Airspace; Prohibited Areas and Restricted Areas

83 FR 30034 - Revocation of Restricted Area R-2530, Sierra Army Depot, CA

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