83 FR 40967 - Amendment of Multiple Restricted Area Boundary Descriptions; Florida

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 160 (August 17, 2018)

Page Range		40967-40968
FR Document		2018-17766

This action makes minor adjustments to the boundary descriptions of restricted areas R-2905A and R-2905B, Tyndall AFB, FL; R-2914B, and R-2919B, Valparaiso, FL; R-2915A and R-2915C, Eglin AFB, FL. The changes are needed because the FAA has adopted updated digital data that more precisely define maritime limits and other geophysical features used in the boundary descriptions. This requires minor changes to certain latitude/longitude points in the boundary descriptions of the above restricted areas in order to match the updated data and ensure accurate boundary depiction on aeronautical charts.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0728; Airspace Docket No. 18-ASO-2]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of Multiple Restricted Area Boundary Descriptions; 
Florida

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; technical amendment.

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SUMMARY: This action makes minor adjustments to the boundary 
descriptions of restricted areas R-2905A and R-2905B, Tyndall AFB, FL; 
R-2914B, and R-2919B, Valparaiso, FL; R-2915A and R-2915C, Eglin AFB, 
FL. The changes are needed because the FAA has adopted updated digital 
data that more precisely define maritime limits and other geophysical 
features used in the boundary descriptions. This requires minor changes 
to certain latitude/longitude points in the boundary descriptions of 
the above restricted areas in order to match the updated data and 
ensure accurate boundary depiction on aeronautical charts.

DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC, November 8, 2018.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Airspace Policy Group, 
AJV-11, 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 supports updating certain boundary coordinates for restricted 
areas Tyndall AFB, FL, Valparaiso, FL, and, Eglin AFB, FL.

Background

    Some restricted area boundary descriptions use maritime limits, 
such as references to the shoreline of the U.S., to identify the shape 
of the area (e.g., ``3 nautical miles from and parallel to the 
shoreline''). These boundary descriptions contain latitude/longitude 
coordinates that were intended to intersect a line running 3 NM from, 
and parallel to, the shoreline. In other cases, boundaries are defined 
with reference to geophysical features such as a railroad track or 
highway.
    For a variety of reasons, maritime limits change over time. The FAA 
has received updated digital data for maritime limits from the National 
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Digital data are more 
precise than measurements used in the past. The FAA, through the 
implementation of its data-driven charting process, was able to utilize 
this new data to accurately update the U.S. maritime limit boundaries 
used for aeronautical charting. Prior to the update, the maritime limit 
boundary data used for charting were over 25 years old. In applying the 
updated data, FAA found that some restricted area boundary descriptions 
that were based on the maritime limits, did not correspond to the 
updated shoreline data. Consequently, there are minor mismatches 
between some restricted area latitude/longitude coordinates and the 
actual shoreline position. Similarly, more accurate digital data is 
available for railroads and highways and the FAA is applying that 
information as well.
    This rulemaking action updates the affected boundary coordinates of 
restricted areas R-2905A, R-2905B, R-2914B, R-2915C, and R-2919B, in 
Florida to ensure that the published boundaries match the actual 
relation to the U.S. shoreline, and maintain aeronautical chart 
accuracy. R-2915A is amended to reflect digital positional data for the 
L and N Railroad and the Navarre-Milton Highway, which form part of 
that restricted area's boundary.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 73 by making minor updates to certain latitude/longitude 
coordinates in the descriptions of restricted areas R-2905A, R-2905B, 
R-2914B, R-2915A, R-2915C, and R-2919B, in Florida. The changes are 
needed because the FAA has adopted the use of digital data for 
aeronautical charting. This more precise digital plotting of points 
revealed minor mismatches between some current restricted area boundary 
coordinates and the updated digital data for those points. The specific 
restricted area boundary updates are shown below:
    R-2905A: The point ``lat. 29[deg]56'01'' N, long. 85[deg]33'00'' 
W'' is amended to ``lat. 29[deg]56'06'' N, long. 85[deg]32'57'' W.'' 
The point ``lat. 29[deg]59'01'' N, long. 85[deg]36'30'' W'' is amended 
to ``lat. 29[deg]59'05'' N, long. 85[deg]36'24'' W.'' These changes 
reflect updated digital shoreline data.
    R-2905B: The point ``lat. 29[deg]54'01'' N, long. 85[deg]27'00'' 
W'' is amended to ``lat. 29[deg]54'09'' N, long. 85[deg]27'00'' W.'' 
The point ``lat. 29[deg]56'01'' N, long. 85[deg]33'00'' W'' is amended 
to ``lat. 29[deg]56'06'' N, long. 85[deg]32'57'' W.'' These changes 
reflect updated digital shoreline data.
    R-2914B: The point ``lat. 30[deg]11'01'' N, long. 85[deg]56'00'' 
W'' is amended to ``lat. 30[deg]11'08'' N, long. 85[deg]56'00''W.'' The 
point ``lat. 30[deg]15'01'' N, long. 86[deg]06'15'' W'' is amended to 
``lat. 30[deg]15'18'' N, long. 86[deg]06'19'' W.'' These changes 
reflect updated digital shoreline data.
    R-2915A: The point ``lat. 30[deg]33'41'' N, long. 86[deg]55'00'' 
W'' is amended to ``lat. 30[deg]33'30'' N, long. 86[deg]55'00'' W.'' 
The point ``lat. 30[deg]38'46'' N, long. 86[deg]55'00'' W'' is amended 
to ``lat. 30[deg]38'52'' N, long. 86[deg]55'00'' W.'' The point ``lat. 
32[deg]42'46'' N, long. 86[deg]45'45'' W'' is amended to ``lat. 
30[deg]42'46'' N, long. 86[deg]45'23'' W.'' The point ``lat. 
30[deg]26'31'' N, long. 86[deg]52'20'' W'' is amended to ``lat. 
30[deg]26'31'' N, long. 86[deg]52'00'' W.'' These amended points are 
based on digital data for the L and N Railroad and the Navarre-Milton 
Highway.
    R-2915C: The point ``lat. 30[deg]20'51'' N, long. 86[deg]38'50'' 
W'' is amended to ``lat. 30[deg]20'47'' N, long. 86[deg]38'51'' W.'' 
The point ``lat. 30[deg]19'31'' N, long. 86[deg]51'30'' W'' is amended 
to ``lat. 30[deg]19'45'' N, long. 86[deg]51'30'' W.'' These changes 
reflect updated digital shoreline data.
    R-2919B: The point ``lat. 30[deg]15'01'' N, long. 86[deg]06'15'' 
W'' is amended to ``lat. 30[deg]15'18'' N, long. 86[deg]06'19'' W.'' 
The point ``lat. 30[deg]19'46'' N, long. 86[deg]23'45'' W'' is amended 
to ``lat. 30[deg]19'41'' N, long. 86[deg]23'46'' W.'' These changes 
reflect updated digital shoreline data.
    These minor editorial changes update existing restricted area 
boundaries with more precise digital information. It does not affect 
the location, 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

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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 making minor adjustments 
to the boundary descriptions of restricted areas R-2905A and R-2905B, 
Tyndall AFB, FL; R-2914B, Valparaiso, FL; R-2915A and R-2915C, Eglin 
AFB, FL; and R-2919B, Valparaiso, FL qualifies for categorical 
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act and its 
implementing regulations at 40 CFR part 1500, and 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 dimension, altitudes, or 
times of designation of the airspace. This airspace action makes minor 
updates to certain boundary coordinates of restricted areas R-2905A and 
R-2905B, Tyndall AFB, FL; R-2914B, Valparaiso, FL; R-2915C, Eglin AFB, 
FL; and R-2919B, Valparaiso, FL, to match the more precise digital 
shoreline data received from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration (NOAA). This ensures that the affected boundaries 
continue to match the NOAA-defined position of the U.S. shoreline, and 
more accurate digital data for geophysical references. It does not 
alter the location, altitudes, or activities conducted within the 
airspace; therefore, it is not expected to cause any potentially 
significant environmental impacts. In accordance with FAA Order 
1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 regarding Extraordinary Circumstances, the FAA 
has reviewed this action for factors and circumstances in which a 
normally categorically excluded action may have a significant 
environmental impact requiring further analysis. The FAA has determined 
that no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of 
an environmental assessment or environmental impact study.

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

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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.  73.29  [Amended]

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2. Section 73.29 is amended as follows:
* * * * *

R-2905A Tyndall AFB, FL [Amended]

    By removing the current boundaries and adding in its place the 
following:
    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 30[deg]01'31'' N, long. 
85[deg]32'30'' W; to lat. 30[deg]01'16'' N, long. 85[deg]30'00'' W; 
to lat. 29[deg]56'06'' N, long. 85[deg]32'57'' W; thence 3 nautical 
miles from and parallel to the shoreline to lat. 29[deg]59'05'' N, 
long. 85[deg]36'24'' W; to the point of beginning.

R-2905B Tyndall AFB, FL [Amended]

    By removing the current boundaries and adding in its place the 
following:
    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 30[deg]01'16'' N, long. 
85[deg]30'00'' W; to lat. 30[deg]01'01'' N, long. 85[deg]27'00'' W; 
to lat. 29[deg]54'09'' N, long. 85[deg]27'00'' W; thence 3 nautical 
miles from and parallel to the shoreline to lat. 29[deg]56'06'' N, 
long. 85[deg]32'57'' W; to the point of beginning.

R-2914B Valparaiso, FL [Amended]

    By removing the current boundaries and adding in its place the 
following:
    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 30[deg]22'01'' N, long. 
86[deg]08'00'' W; to lat. 30[deg]19'16'' N, long. 85[deg]56'00'' W; 
to lat. 30[deg]11'08'' N, long. 85[deg]56'00'' W; thence 3 nautical 
miles from and parallel to the shoreline to lat. 30[deg]15'18'' N, 
long. 86[deg]06'19'' W; to the point of beginning.

R-2915A Eglin AFB, FL [Amended]

    By removing the current boundaries and adding in its place the 
following:
    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 30[deg]33'30'' N, long. 
86[deg]55'00'' W; to lat. 30[deg]38'52'' N, long. 86[deg]55'00'' W; 
thence along the L and N Railroad to lat. 30[deg]42'46'' N, long. 
86[deg]45'23'' W; to lat. 30[deg]42'51'' N, long. 86[deg]38'02'' W; 
to lat. 30[deg]29'02'' N, long. 86[deg]38'02'' W; to lat. 
30[deg]26'31'' N, long. 86[deg]51'30'' W; to lat. 30[deg]26'31'' N, 
long. 86[deg]52'00'' W; thence along the Navarre-Milton Highway to 
the point of beginning.

R-2915C Eglin AFB, FL [Amended]

    By removing the current boundaries and adding in its place the 
following:
    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 30[deg]22'47'' N, long. 
86[deg]51'30'' W; thence along the shoreline to lat. 30[deg]23'46'' 
N, long. 86[deg]38'15'' W; to lat. 30[deg]20'47'' N, long. 
86[deg]38'51'' W; thence 3 nautical miles from and parallel to the 
shoreline to lat. 30[deg]19'45'' N, long. 86[deg]51'30'' W; to the 
point of beginning.

R-2919B Valparaiso, FL [Amended]

    By removing the current boundaries and adding in its place the 
following:
    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 30[deg]25'01'' N, long. 
86[deg]22'26'' W; to lat. 30[deg]22'01'' N, long. 86[deg]08'00'' W; 
to lat. 30[deg]15'18'' N, long. 86[deg]06'19'' W; thence 3 NM from 
and parallel to the shoreline to lat. 30[deg]19'41'' N, long. 
86[deg]23'46'' W; to the point of beginning.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 13, 2018.
Rodger A. Dean, Jr.,
Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
[FR Doc. 2018-17766 Filed 8-16-18; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Background and the updated digital data for those
Some restricted area boundary points. The specific restricted area
Federal Aviation Administration boundary updates are shown below:
descriptions use maritime limits, such
R–2905A: The point ‘‘lat. 29°56′01″ N,
as references to the shoreline of the
14 CFR Part 73 long. 85°33′00″ W’’ is amended to ‘‘lat.
U.S., to identify the shape of the area
29°56′06″ N, long. 85°32′57″ W.’’ The
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0728; Airspace (e.g., ‘‘3 nautical miles from and parallel
point ‘‘lat. 29°59′01″ N, long. 85°36′30″
Docket No. 18–ASO–2] to the shoreline’’). These boundary
W’’ is amended to ‘‘lat. 29°59′05″ N,
descriptions contain latitude/longitude
RIN 2120–AA66 long. 85°36′24″ W.’’ These changes
coordinates that were intended to
reflect updated digital shoreline data.
intersect a line running 3 NM from, and R–2905B: The point ‘‘lat. 29°54′01″ N,
Amendment of Multiple Restricted parallel to, the shoreline. In other cases,
Area Boundary Descriptions; Florida long. 85°27′00″ W’’ is amended to ‘‘lat.
boundaries are defined with reference to 29°54′09″ N, long. 85°27′00″ W.’’ The
AGENCY: Federal Aviation geophysical features such as a railroad point ‘‘lat. 29°56′01″ N, long. 85°33′00″
Administration (FAA), DOT. track or highway. W’’ is amended to ‘‘lat. 29°56′06″ N,
ACTION: Final rule; technical
For a variety of reasons, maritime
long. 85°32′57″ W.’’ These changes
amendment. limits change over time. The FAA has
reflect updated digital shoreline data.
received updated digital data for R–2914B: The point ‘‘lat. 30°11′01″ N,
SUMMARY: This action makes minor maritime limits from the National long. 85°56′00″ W’’ is amended to ‘‘lat.
adjustments to the boundary Oceanic and Atmospheric 30°11′08″ N, long. 85°56′00″W.’’ The
descriptions of restricted areas R–2905A Administration (NOAA). Digital data are point ‘‘lat. 30°15′01″ N, long. 86°06′15″
and R–2905B, Tyndall AFB, FL; R– more precise than measurements used W’’ is amended to ‘‘lat. 30°15′18″ N,
2914B, and R–2919B, Valparaiso, FL; R– in the past. The FAA, through the long. 86°06′19″ W.’’ These changes
2915A and R–2915C, Eglin AFB, FL. implementation of its data-driven reflect updated digital shoreline data.
The changes are needed because the charting process, was able to utilize this R–2915A: The point ‘‘lat. 30°33′41″ N,
FAA has adopted updated digital data new data to accurately update the U.S. long. 86°55′00″ W’’ is amended to ‘‘lat.
that more precisely define maritime maritime limit boundaries used for 30°33′30″ N, long. 86°55′00″ W.’’ The
limits and other geophysical features aeronautical charting. Prior to the point ‘‘lat. 30°38′46″ N, long. 86°55′00″
used in the boundary descriptions. This update, the maritime limit boundary W’’ is amended to ‘‘lat. 30°38′52″ N,
requires minor changes to certain data used for charting were over 25 long. 86°55′00″ W.’’ The point ‘‘lat.
latitude/longitude points in the years old. In applying the updated data, 32°42′46″ N, long. 86°45′45″ W’’ is
boundary descriptions of the above FAA found that some restricted area amended to ‘‘lat. 30°42′46″ N, long.
restricted areas in order to match the boundary descriptions that were based 86°45′23″ W.’’ The point ‘‘lat. 30°26′31″
updated data and ensure accurate on the maritime limits, did not N, long. 86°52′20″ W’’ is amended to
boundary depiction on aeronautical correspond to the updated shoreline ‘‘lat. 30°26′31″ N, long. 86°52′00″ W.’’
charts. data. Consequently, there are minor These amended points are based on
mismatches between some restricted digital data for the L and N Railroad and
Effective date: 0901 UTC,
DATES:
area latitude/longitude coordinates and
November 8, 2018. the Navarre-Milton Highway.
the actual shoreline position. Similarly, R–2915C: The point ‘‘lat. 30°20′51″ N,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul more accurate digital data is available long. 86°38′50″ W’’ is amended to ‘‘lat.
Gallant, Airspace Policy Group, AJV–11, for railroads and highways and the FAA 30°20′47″ N, long. 86°38′51″ W.’’ The
Office of Airspace Services, Federal is applying that information as well. point ‘‘lat. 30°19′31″ N, long. 86°51′30″
Aviation Administration, 800 This rulemaking action updates the W’’ is amended to ‘‘lat. 30°19′45″ N,
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, affected boundary coordinates of long. 86°51′30″ W.’’ These changes
DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. restricted areas R–2905A, R–2905B, R– reflect updated digital shoreline data.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 2914B, R–2915C, and R–2919B, in R–2919B: The point ‘‘lat. 30°15′01″ N,
Florida to ensure that the published long. 86°06′15″ W’’ is amended to ‘‘lat.
Authority for This Rulemaking
boundaries match the actual relation to 30°15′18″ N, long. 86°06′19″ W.’’ The
The FAA’s authority to issue rules the U.S. shoreline, and maintain point ‘‘lat. 30°19′46″ N, long. 86°23′45″
regarding aviation safety is found in aeronautical chart accuracy. R–2915A is W’’ is amended to ‘‘lat. 30°19′41″ N,
Title 49 of the United States Code. amended to reflect digital positional long. 86°23′46″ W.’’ These changes
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the data for the L and N Railroad and the reflect updated digital shoreline data.
authority of the FAA Administrator. Navarre-Milton Highway, which form These minor editorial changes update
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, part of that restricted area’s boundary. existing restricted area boundaries with
describes in more detail the scope of the more precise digital information. It does
agency’s authority. The Rule
not affect the location, designated
This rulemaking is promulgated This action amends Title 14 Code of altitudes, or activities conducted within
under the authority described in Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 73 by the restricted areas; therefore, notice
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section making minor updates to certain and public procedure under 5 U.S.C.
40103. Under that section, the FAA is latitude/longitude coordinates in the 553(b) are unnecessary.
charged with prescribing regulations to descriptions of restricted areas R–
assign the use of the airspace necessary 2905A, R–2905B, R–2914B, R–2915A, Regulatory Notices and Analyses
to ensure the safety of aircraft and the R–2915C, and R–2919B, in Florida. The The FAA has determined that this
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efficient use of airspace. This regulation changes are needed because the FAA action only involves an established
is within the scope of that authority as has adopted the use of digital data for body of technical regulations for which
it supports updating certain boundary aeronautical charting. This more precise frequent and routine amendments are
coordinates for restricted areas Tyndall digital plotting of points revealed minor necessary to keep them operationally
AFB, FL, Valparaiso, FL, and, Eglin mismatches between some current current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a
AFB, FL. restricted area boundary coordinates ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under

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Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a Adoption of the Amendment R–2919B Valparaiso, FL [Amended]
‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT In consideration of the foregoing, the By removing the current boundaries and
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 Federal Aviation Administration adding in its place the following:
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 30°25′01″ N,
amends 14 CFR part 73, as follows:
does not warrant preparation of a long. 86°22′26″ W; to lat. 30°22′01″ N, long.
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated 86°08′00″ W; to lat. 30°15′18″ N, long.
PART 73—SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE
impact is so minimal. Since this is a 86°06′19″ W; thence 3 NM from and parallel
■ 1. The authority citation for part 73 to the shoreline to lat. 30°19′41″ N, long.
routine matter that only affects air traffic 86°23′46″ W; to the point of beginning.
procedures and air navigation, it is continues to read as follows:
certified that this rule, when Issued in Washington, DC, on August 13,
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103,
promulgated, does not have a significant 2018.
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
economic impact on a substantial 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. Rodger A. Dean, Jr.,
number of small entities under the Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
§ 73.29 [Amended]
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. [FR Doc. 2018–17766 Filed 8–16–18; 8:45 am]
■ 2. Section 73.29 is amended as BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Environmental Review follows:
The FAA has determined that this * * * * *
action of making minor adjustments to DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
R–2905A Tyndall AFB, FL [Amended]
the boundary descriptions of restricted
By removing the current boundaries and Federal Aviation Administration
areas R–2905A and R–2905B, Tyndall adding in its place the following:
AFB, FL; R–2914B, Valparaiso, FL; R– Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 30°01′31″ N, 14 CFR Part 97
2915A and R–2915C, Eglin AFB, FL; long. 85°32′30″ W; to lat. 30°01′16″ N, long.
and R–2919B, Valparaiso, FL qualifies 85°30′00″ W; to lat. 29°56′06″ N, long.
[Docket No. 31207; Amdt. No. 3812]
for categorical exclusion under the 85°32′57″ W; thence 3 nautical miles from
National Environmental Policy Act and and parallel to the shoreline to lat. 29°59′05″
N, long. 85°36′24″ W; to the point of
Standard Instrument Approach
its implementing regulations at 40 CFR Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums
beginning.
part 1500, and in accordance with FAA and Obstacle Departure Procedures;
Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: R–2905B Tyndall AFB, FL [Amended] Miscellaneous Amendments
Policies and Procedures, paragraph 5– By removing the current boundaries and
6.5.d, Modification of the technical adding in its place the following: AGENCY: Federal Aviation
description of special use airspace Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 30°01′16″ N, Administration (FAA), DOT.
(SUA) that does not alter the dimension, long. 85°30′00″ W; to lat. 30°01′01″ N, long. ACTION: Final rule.
altitudes, or times of designation of the 85°27′00″ W; to lat. 29°54′09″ N, long.
airspace. This airspace action makes 85°27′00″ W; thence 3 nautical miles from SUMMARY: This rule amends, suspends,
and parallel to the shoreline to lat. 29°56′06″ or removes Standard Instrument
minor updates to certain boundary N, long. 85°32′57″ W; to the point of
coordinates of restricted areas R–2905A Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and
beginning.
and R–2905B, Tyndall AFB, FL; R– associated Takeoff Minimums and
2914B, Valparaiso, FL; R–2915C, Eglin R–2914B Valparaiso, FL [Amended] Obstacle Departure Procedures for
AFB, FL; and R–2919B, Valparaiso, FL, By removing the current boundaries and operations at certain airports. These
to match the more precise digital adding in its place the following: regulatory actions are needed because of
shoreline data received from the Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 30°22′01″ N, the adoption of new or revised criteria,
long. 86°08′00″ W; to lat. 30°19′16″ N, long. or because of changes occurring in the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric 85°56′00″ W; to lat. 30°11′08″ N, long.
Administration (NOAA). This ensures National Airspace System, such as the
85°56′00″ W; thence 3 nautical miles from
that the affected boundaries continue to and parallel to the shoreline to lat. 30°15′18″
commissioning of new navigational
match the NOAA-defined position of N, long. 86°06′19″ W; to the point of facilities, adding new obstacles, or
the U.S. shoreline, and more accurate beginning. changing air traffic requirements. These
digital data for geophysical references. It changes are designed to provide for the
R–2915A Eglin AFB, FL [Amended]
does not alter the location, altitudes, or safe and efficient use of the navigable
By removing the current boundaries and airspace and to promote safe flight
activities conducted within the airspace;
adding in its place the following: operations under instrument flight rules
therefore, it is not expected to cause any Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 30°33′30″ N,
potentially significant environmental long. 86°55′00″ W; to lat. 30°38′52″ N, long.
at the affected airports.
impacts. In accordance with FAA Order 86°55′00″ W; thence along the L and N DATES: This rule is effective August 17,
1050.1F, paragraph 5–2 regarding Railroad to lat. 30°42′46″ N, long. 86°45′23″ 2018. The compliance date for each
Extraordinary Circumstances, the FAA W; to lat. 30°42′51″ N, long. 86°38′02″ W; to SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums,
has reviewed this action for factors and lat. 30°29′02″ N, long. 86°38′02″ W; to lat. and ODP is specified in the amendatory
circumstances in which a normally 30°26′31″ N, long. 86°51′30″ W; to lat. provisions.
30°26′31″ N, long. 86°52′00″ W; thence along
categorically excluded action may have The incorporation by reference of
the Navarre-Milton Highway to the point of
a significant environmental impact beginning. certain publications listed in the
requiring further analysis. The FAA has regulations is approved by the Director
determined that no extraordinary R–2915C Eglin AFB, FL [Amended] of the Federal Register as of August 17,
circumstances exist that warrant By removing the current boundaries and 2018.
preparation of an environmental adding in its place the following:
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES

ADDRESSES: Availability of matter
assessment or environmental impact Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 30°22′47″ N,
long. 86°51′30″ W; thence along the shoreline
incorporated by reference in the
study. amendment is as follows:
to lat. 30°23′46″ N, long. 86°38′15″ W; to lat.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73 30°20′47″ N, long. 86°38′51″ W; thence 3 For Examination
nautical miles from and parallel to the
Airspace, Prohibited areas, Restricted shoreline to lat. 30°19′45″ N, long. 86°51′30″ 1. U.S. Department of Transportation,
areas. W; to the point of beginning. Docket Ops–M30, 1200 New Jersey

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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; technical amendment.
Dates		Effective date: 0901 UTC, November 8, 2018.
Contact		Paul Gallant, Airspace Policy Group, AJV-11, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267- 8783.
FR Citation		83 FR 40967
RIN Number		2120-AA66
CFR Associated		Airspace; Prohibited Areas and Restricted Areas

83 FR 40967 - Amendment of Multiple Restricted Area Boundary Descriptions; Florida

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 160 (August 17, 2018)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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