83_FR_43674 83 FR 43508 - Modification and Establishment of Restricted Areas; Townsend, GA

83 FR 43508 - Modification and Establishment of Restricted Areas; Townsend, GA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 166 (August 27, 2018)

Page Range43508-43509
FR Document2018-18510

This action modifies the restricted airspace at the Townsend Bombing Range, GA (Range), by expanding the lateral limits of R-3007A to allow construction of additional targets and impact areas. The modification is needed so that precision guided munitions (PGM) can be used on the range. The changes are completely contained within the existing outer boundaries of the R-3007 complex.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Docket No. FAA-2015-3338; Airspace Docket No. 15-ASO-7]
RIN 2120-AA66


Modification and Establishment of Restricted Areas; Townsend, GA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies the restricted airspace at the Townsend 
Bombing Range, GA (Range), by expanding the lateral limits of R-3007A 
to allow construction of additional targets and impact areas. The 
modification is needed so that precision guided munitions (PGM) can be 
used on the range. The changes are completely contained within the 
existing outer boundaries of the R-3007 complex.

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

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 modifies restricted airspace to accommodate military 
training requirements.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No. 
FAA-2015-3338 in the Federal Register (80 FR 60573; October 7, 2015), 
to expand the lateral limits of restricted area R-3007A, Townsend, GA. 
Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking 
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. The comment 
period closed November 23, 2015. One comment was received from a member 
of the public.

Discussion of Comment

    The commenter suggested that the floor of the proposed R-3007E be 
lowered from 100 feet above ground level (AGL); to the surface in order 
to allow the opportunity to add more targets in the future. To 
designate the surface as the floor of a restricted area, the proponent 
must own, or otherwise control, the underlying land. The expansion of 
R-3007A, which extends to the surface, encompasses land purchased by 
the proponent for that purpose. R-3007E is outside the land purchase 
area, therefore it is not possible to lower the floor below 100 feet 
AGL at this time.

Differences From NPRM

    The NPRM contained an error in the 15th coordinate listed for R-
3007A. The longitude for that point was listed as ``91[deg]36'32'' W.'' 
The correct point is ``81[deg]36'32'' W.''
    The NPRM listed the ``Air National Guard (ANG), Savannah Combat 
Readiness Training Center (CRTC),'' as the using agency in the 
description of R-3007E. Since the publication of the NPRM, using agency 
responsibilities for the Range were transferred from the ANG to the 
U.S. Marine Corps (USMC). On June 28, 2017, the FAA published in the 
Federal Register a final rule that changed the using agency for the 
restricted areas to the USMC, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, SC (82 
FR 29229), Docket No. FAA-2017-0585. The USMC has assumed 
responsibility for management and operation of the Townsend Range. This 
change is reflected in the description of R-3007E, below.

The Rule

    The FAA is amending 14 CFR part 73 to expand restricted area R-
3007A by merging the part of R-3007C that overlies a land parcel 
acquired by the U.S. Marine Corps into R-3007A. The floor of R-3007C is 
100 feet AGL. By adding the airspace over this land parcel into R-
3007A, the restricted area floor in that area will be lowered from 100 
feet AGL down to ground level. The small slice of restricted airspace, 
with a 100-foot AGL floor, between the east boundary of the expanded R-
3007A, and the west boundary of R-3007B, is redesignated as R-3007E. R-
3007E extends from 100 feet AGL up to, but not including, 13,000 feet 
MSL.
    Minor corrections are made to several boundary coordinates for R-
3007B, R-3007C, and R-3007D to match the current National Hydrology 
Dataset that defines the Altamaha River boundary where that river forms 
the boundary of the restricted areas.
    This rule provides the additional ground-level restricted airspace 
needed for the construction of targets and impact areas so that PGM can 
safely be employed at the Range.

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

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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 the USMC's Environmental Impact 
Statement (EIS) analyzing the modification of restricted airspace at 
the Townsend Bombing Range, GA, by expanding the lateral limits of R-
3007A to allow construction of additional targets and impact areas so 
that PGM can be used on the Range, qualifies for FAA adoption in 
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraphs 8-2 and 9-2, Adoption of 
Other Agencies' National Environmental Policy Act Documents, and 
Written Re-evaluations, and 7400.2L, paragraph 32-2-3, Environmental 
Processing of Special Use Airspace Actions. The FAA, after conducting 
an independent review and written re-evaluation of the USMC's January 
14, 2014 ``Final EIS and Record of Decision for the Proposed 
Modernization and Expansion of Townsend Bombing Range, Georgia,'' has 
determined that the USMC's Final EIS and supporting documentation 
adequately assess and disclose the environmental impacts of the 
proposed action. Based on the evaluation for potential environmental 
impact in the USMC's EIS, the FAA, as the Cooperating Agency, concluded 
that adoption of the EIS is authorized in accordance with 40 CFR 
1506.3, Adoption. Accordingly, FAA adopts the USMC's EIS via the FAA's 
June 12, 2018 Adoption EIS, FAA Adoption of Environmental Impact 
Statement, Written Re-Evaluation, and Record of Decision for the 
Modernization of the Existing Special Use Airspace and Amendment of R-
3007 A/C/E at Townsend Bombing Range, Georgia, and takes full 
responsibility for the scope and content that address the FAA's 
airspace action. The FAA finds that this action will not significantly 
affect the quality of the human environment or otherwise include any 
condition requiring consultation pursuant to Section 102(2)(C) of NEPA.

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.  73.30  [Amended]

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2. Section 73.30 is amended as follows:
* * * * *

R-3007A Townsend, GA [Amended]

    By removing the current boundaries and inserting the following:
    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 31[deg]41'52'' N, long. 
81[deg]35'53'' W; to lat. 31[deg]42'31'' N, long. 81[deg]33'59'' W; 
to lat. 31[deg]39'24'' N, long. 81[deg]30'31'' W; to lat. 
31[deg]37'49'' N, long. 81[deg]30'56'' W; to lat. 31[deg]36'35'' N, 
long. 81[deg]31'15'' W; to lat. 31[deg]34'17'' N, long. 
81[deg]31'56'' W; to lat. 31[deg]33'07'' N, long. 81[deg]32'41'' W; 
thence counterclockwise along a 1-NM radius arc from a point 
centered at lat. 31[deg]32'26'' N, long. 81[deg]31'49'' W; to lat. 
31[deg]32'37'' N, long. 81[deg]32'58'' W; to lat. 31[deg]30'59'' N, 
long. 81[deg]33'57'' W; to lat. 31[deg]30'45'' N, long. 
81[deg]34'19'' W; to lat. 31[deg]30'29'' N, long. 81[deg]34'41'' W; 
to lat. 31[deg]30'38'' N, long. 81[deg]35'06'' W; to lat. 
31[deg]31'13'' N, long. 81[deg]35'02'' W; to lat. 31[deg]31'35'' N, 
long. 81[deg]36'32'' W; to lat. 31[deg]33'04'' N, long. 
81[deg]37'27'' W; to lat. 31[deg]33'30'' N, long. 81[deg]36'32'' W; 
to lat. 31[deg]34'25'' N, long. 81[deg]36'13'' W; to lat. 
31[deg]35'32'' N, long. 81[deg]35'59'' W; to lat. 31[deg]35'55'' N, 
long. 81[deg]35'19'' W; to lat. 31[deg]36'38'' N, long. 
81[deg]35'18'' W; to lat. 31[deg]36'43'' N, long. 81[deg]35'41'' W; 
to lat. 31[deg]37'20'' N, long. 81[deg]35'37'' W; to lat. 
31[deg]37'23'' N, long. 81[deg]35'47'' W; to lat. 31[deg]40'29'' N, 
long. 81[deg]36'13'' W; to lat. 31[deg]40'48'' N, long. 
81[deg]35'33'' W; to the point of beginning.

R-3007B Townsend, GA [Amended]

    By removing the current boundaries and inserting the following:
    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 31[deg]38'01'' N, long. 
81[deg]28'59'' W; to lat. 31[deg]37'31'' N, long. 81[deg]28'14'' W; 
to lat. 31[deg]32'31'' N, long. 81[deg]27'29'' W; to lat. 
31[deg]26'16'' N, long. 81[deg]31'29'' W; to lat. 31[deg]25'26'' N, 
long. 81[deg]36'05'' W; to lat. 31[deg]27'26'' N, long. 
81[deg]33'39'' W; to lat. 31[deg]31'26'' N, long. 81[deg]31'58'' W; 
thence clockwise along a 1-NM radius arc from a point centered at 
lat. 31[deg]32'26'' N, long. 81[deg]31'49'' W; to lat. 
31[deg]33'18'' N, long. 81[deg]31'13'' W; to the point of beginning.

R-3007C Townsend, GA [Amended]

    By removing the current boundaries and inserting the following:
    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 31[deg]37'55'' N, long. 
81[deg]47'20'' W; to lat. 31[deg]41'52'' N, long. 81[deg]35'53'' W; 
to lat. 31[deg]40'48'' N, long. 81[deg]35'33'' W; to lat. 
31[deg]40'29'' N, long. 81[deg]36'13'' W; to lat. 31[deg]37'23'' N, 
long. 81[deg]35'47'' W; to lat. 31[deg]37'20'' N, long. 
81[deg]35'37'' W; to lat. 31[deg]36'43'' N, long. 81[deg]35'41'' W; 
to lat. 31[deg]36'38'' N, long. 81[deg]35'18'' W; to lat. 
31[deg]35'55'' N, long. 81[deg]35'19'' W; to lat. 31[deg]35'32'' N, 
long. 81[deg]35'59'' W; to lat. 31[deg]34'25'' N, long. 
81[deg]36'13'' W; to lat. 31[deg]33'30'' N, long. 81[deg]36'32'' W; 
to lat. 31[deg]33'04'' N, long. 81[deg]37'27'' W; to lat. 
31[deg]31'35'' N, long. 81[deg]36'32'' W; to lat. 31[deg]31'13'' N, 
long. 81[deg]35'02'' W; to lat. 31[deg]30'38'' N, long. 
81[deg]35'06'' W; to lat. 31[deg]30'29'' N, long. 81[deg]34'41'' W; 
to lat. 31[deg]30'45'' N, long. 81[deg]34'19'' W; to lat. 
31[deg]30'59'' N, long. 81[deg]33'57'' W; to lat. 31[deg]32'37'' N, 
long. 81[deg]32'58'' W; thence counterclockwise along a 1-NM radius 
arc from a point centered at lat. 31[deg]32'26'' N, long. 
81[deg]31'49'' W; to lat. 31[deg]31'26'' N, long. 81[deg]31'58'' W; 
to lat. 31[deg]27'26'' N, long. 81[deg]33'39'' W; to lat. 
31[deg]25'26'' N, long. 81[deg]36'05'' W; thence west along the 
Altamaha River to the point of beginning.

R-3007D Townsend, GA [Amended]

    By removing the current boundaries and inserting the following:
    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 31[deg]37'55'' N, long. 
81[deg]47'20'' W; to lat. 31[deg]41'52'' N, long. 81[deg]35'53'' W; 
to lat. 31[deg]42'31'' N, long. 81[deg]33'59'' W; to lat. 
31[deg]39'24'' N, long. 81[deg]30'31'' W; to lat. 31[deg]38'01'' N, 
long. 81[deg]28'59'' W; to lat. 31[deg]37'31'' N, long. 
81[deg]28'14'' W; to lat. 31[deg]32'31'' N, long. 81[deg]27'29'' W; 
to lat. 31[deg]26'16'' N, long. 81[deg]31'29'' W; to lat. 
31[deg]25'26'' N, long. 81[deg]36'05'' W; thence northwest along the 
Altamaha River to the point of beginning.

R-3007E Townsend, GA [New]

    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 31[deg]39'24'' N, long. 
81[deg]30'31' W; to lat. 31[deg]38'01'' N, long. 81[deg]28'59'' W; 
to lat. 31[deg]33'18'' N, long. 81[deg]31'13'' W; thence 
counterclockwise along a 1-NM radius arc from a point centered at 
lat. 31[deg]32'26'' N, long. 81[deg]31'49'' W; to lat. 
31[deg]33'07'' N, long. 81[deg]32'41'' W; to lat. 31[deg]34'17'' N, 
long. 81[deg]31'56'' W; to lat. 31[deg]36'35'' N, long. 
81[deg]31'15'' W; to lat. 31[deg]37'49'' N; long. 81[deg]30'56'' W; 
to the point of beginning.

    Designated altitudes. 100 feet AGL to but not including 13,000 feet 
MSL.
    Time of designation. 0700-2200 local time, Monday-Friday; other 
times by NOTAM at least 24 hours in advance.
    Controlling agency. FAA, Jacksonville ARTCC.
    Using agency. USMC, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, SC.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 20, 2018.
Rodger A. Dean, Jr.,
Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
[FR Doc. 2018-18510 Filed 8-24-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

43508 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 166 / Monday, August 27, 2018 / Rules and Regulations the end of each billing cycle and that the SUMMARY: This action modifies the purchased by the proponent for that billing cycles for the account begin on the restricted airspace at the Townsend purpose. R–3007E is outside the land first day of the month and end on the last day Bombing Range, GA (Range), by purchase area, therefore it is not of the month. At the end of the June billing expanding the lateral limits of R–3007A possible to lower the floor below 100 cycle, the account has a balance of $1,000. On July 5, the card issuer provides a periodic to allow construction of additional feet AGL at this time. statement disclosing the $1,000 balance targets and impact areas. The Differences From NPRM consistent with § 1026.7. During the July modification is needed so that precision billing cycle, the account is used for $300 in guided munitions (PGM) can be used on The NPRM contained an error in the transactions, increasing the balance to the range. The changes are completely 15th coordinate listed for R–3007A. The $1,300. At the end of the July billing cycle, contained within the existing outer longitude for that point was listed as no payment has been received and the card boundaries of the R–3007 complex. ‘‘91°36′32″ W.’’ The correct point is issuer imposes a $25 late payment fee ‘‘81°36′32″ W.’’ consistent with § 1026.52(b)(1)(ii)(A). On DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, The NPRM listed the ‘‘Air National August 5, the card issuer provides a periodic November 8, 2018. Guard (ANG), Savannah Combat statement disclosing the $1,325 balance FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul consistent with § 1026.7. During the August Readiness Training Center (CRTC),’’ as Gallant, Airspace Policy Group, Office the using agency in the description of billing cycle, the account is used for $200 in of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation transactions, increasing the balance to R–3007E. Since the publication of the Administration, 800 Independence NPRM, using agency responsibilities for $1,525. At the end of the August billing cycle, no payment has been received. Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; the Range were transferred from the Consistent with § 1026.52(b)(1)(ii)(C), the telephone: (202) 267–8783. ANG to the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC). card issuer may impose a late payment fee of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 28, 2017, the FAA published in $40, which is 3% of the $1,325 balance that the Federal Register a final rule that was due at the end of the August billing Authority for This Rulemaking cycle. Section 1026.52(b)(1)(ii)(C) does not changed the using agency for the The FAA’s authority to issue rules restricted areas to the USMC, Marine permit the card issuer to include the $200 in regarding aviation safety is found in transactions that occurred during the August Corps Air Station Beaufort, SC (82 FR billing cycle. Title 49 of the United States Code. 29229), Docket No. FAA–2017–0585. ii. Same facts as above except that, on Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the The USMC has assumed responsibility August 25, a $100 payment is received. authority of the FAA Administrator. for management and operation of the Consistent with § 1026.52(b)(1)(ii)(C), the Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, Townsend Range. This change is card issuer may impose a late payment fee of describes in more detail the scope of the reflected in the description of R–3007E, $37, which is 3% of the unpaid portion of agency’s authority. This rulemaking is the $1,325 balance that was due at the end below. promulgated under the authority of the August billing cycle ($1,225). described in Subtitle VII, Part A, The Rule iii. Same facts as in paragraph A above except that, on August 25, a $200 payment Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that The FAA is amending 14 CFR part 73 is received. Consistent with section, the FAA is charged with to expand restricted area R–3007A by § 1026.52(b)(1)(ii)(C), the card issuer may prescribing regulations to assign the use merging the part of R–3007C that impose a late payment fee of $34, which is of the airspace necessary to ensure the overlies a land parcel acquired by the 3% of the unpaid portion of the $1,325 safety of aircraft and the efficient use of U.S. Marine Corps into R–3007A. The balance that was due at the end of the August airspace. This regulation is within the floor of R–3007C is 100 feet AGL. By billing cycle ($1,125). In the alternative, the scope of that authority as it modifies adding the airspace over this land parcel card issuer may impose a late payment fee of restricted airspace to accommodate $35 consistent with § 1026.52(b)(1)(ii)(B). into R–3007A, the restricted area floor However, § 1026.52(b)(2)(ii) prohibits the military training requirements. in that area will be lowered from 100 card issuer from imposing both fees. History feet AGL down to ground level. The * * * * * small slice of restricted airspace, with a The FAA published a notice of 100-foot AGL floor, between the east Dated: August 16, 2018. proposed rulemaking for Docket No. boundary of the expanded R–3007A, Mick Mulvaney, FAA–2015–3338 in the Federal Register and the west boundary of R–3007B, is Acting Director, Bureau of Consumer (80 FR 60573; October 7, 2015), to redesignated as R–3007E. R–3007E Financial Protection. expand the lateral limits of restricted extends from 100 feet AGL up to, but [FR Doc. 2018–18209 Filed 8–24–18; 8:45 am] area R–3007A, Townsend, GA. not including, 13,000 feet MSL. BILLING CODE 4810–AM–P Interested parties were invited to Minor corrections are made to several participate in this rulemaking effort by boundary coordinates for R–3007B, R– submitting written comments on the 3007C, and R–3007D to match the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION proposal. The comment period closed current National Hydrology Dataset that November 23, 2015. One comment was defines the Altamaha River boundary Federal Aviation Administration received from a member of the public. where that river forms the boundary of Discussion of Comment the restricted areas. 14 CFR Part 73 This rule provides the additional The commenter suggested that the ground-level restricted airspace needed [Docket No. FAA–2015–3338; Airspace floor of the proposed R–3007E be Docket No. 15–ASO–7] for the construction of targets and lowered from 100 feet above ground impact areas so that PGM can safely be RIN 2120–AA66 level (AGL); to the surface in order to employed at the Range. allow the opportunity to add more amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES Modification and Establishment of targets in the future. 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Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 166 / Monday, August 27, 2018 / Rules and Regulations 43509 current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73 Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 31°37′55″ N, ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under long. 81°47′20″ W; to lat. 31°41′52″ N, long. Airspace, Prohibited areas, Restricted 81°35′53″ W; to lat. 31°40′48″ N, long. Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a areas. ‘‘significant rule’’ under Department of 81°35′33″ W; to lat. 31°40′29″ N, long. Transportation (DOT) Regulatory The Amendment 81°36′13″ W; to lat. 31°37′23″ N, long. 81°35′47″ W; to lat. 31°37′20″ N, long. Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; In consideration of the foregoing, the 81°35′37″ W; to lat. 31°36′43″ N, long. February 26, 1979); and (3) does not Federal Aviation Administration 81°35′41″ W; to lat. 31°36′38″ N, long. warrant preparation of a regulatory amends 14 CFR part 73 as follows: 81°35′18″ W; to lat. 31°35′55″ N, long. evaluation as the anticipated impact is 81°35′19″ W; to lat. 31°35′32″ N, long. so minimal. Since this is a routine PART 73—SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE 81°35′59″ W; to lat. 31°34′25″ N, long. matter that only affects air traffic 81°36′13″ W; to lat. 31°33′30″ N, long. procedures and air navigation, it is ■ 1. The authority citation for part 73 81°36′32″ W; to lat. 31°33′04″ N, long. certified that this rule, when continues to read as follows: 81°37′27″ W; to lat. 31°31′35″ N, long. promulgated, does not have a significant Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 81°36′32″ W; to lat. 31°31′13″ N, long. economic impact on a substantial 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 81°35′02″ W; to lat. 31°30′38″ N, long. number of small entities under the 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. 81°35′06″ W; to lat. 31°30′29″ N, long. criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. 81°34′41″ W; to lat. 31°30′45″ N, long. § 73.30 [Amended] 81°34′19″ W; to lat. 31°30′59″ N, long. Environmental Review ■ 2. Section 73.30 is amended as 81°33′57″ W; to lat. 31°32′37″ N, long. follows: 81°32′58″ W; thence counterclockwise along The FAA has determined that the a 1-NM radius arc from a point centered at USMC’s Environmental Impact * * * * * lat. 31°32′26″ N, long. 81°31′49″ W; to lat. Statement (EIS) analyzing the 31°31′26″ N, long. 81°31′58″ W; to lat. R–3007A Townsend, GA [Amended] modification of restricted airspace at the 31°27′26″ N, long. 81°33′39″ W; to lat. Townsend Bombing Range, GA, by By removing the current boundaries and 31°25′26″ N, long. 81°36′05″ W; thence west expanding the lateral limits of R–3007A inserting the following: along the Altamaha River to the point of to allow construction of additional Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 31°41′52″ N, beginning. long. 81°35′53″ W; to lat. 31°42′31″ N, long. targets and impact areas so that PGM 81°33′59″ W; to lat. 31°39′24″ N, long. R–3007D Townsend, GA [Amended] can be used on the Range, qualifies for 81°30′31″ W; to lat. 31°37′49″ N, long. FAA adoption in accordance with FAA By removing the current boundaries and 81°30′56″ W; to lat. 31°36′35″ N, long. inserting the following: Order 1050.1F, paragraphs 8–2 and 9–2, 81°31′15″ W; to lat. 31°34′17″ N, long. Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 31°37′55″ N, Adoption of Other Agencies’ National 81°31′56″ W; to lat. 31°33′07″ N, long. long. 81°47′20″ W; to lat. 31°41′52″ N, long. Environmental Policy Act Documents, 81°32′41″ W; thence counterclockwise along 81°35′53″ W; to lat. 31°42′31″ N, long. and Written Re-evaluations, and a 1-NM radius arc from a point centered at 81°33′59″ W; to lat. 31°39′24″ N, long. 7400.2L, paragraph 32–2–3, lat. 31°32′26″ N, long. 81°31′49″ W; to lat. 81°30′31″ W; to lat. 31°38′01″ N, long. Environmental Processing of Special 31°32′37″ N, long. 81°32′58″ W; to lat. 81°28′59″ W; to lat. 31°37′31″ N, long. Use Airspace Actions. The FAA, after 31°30′59″ N, long. 81°33′57″ W; to lat. 81°28′14″ W; to lat. 31°32′31″ N, long. 31°30′45″ N, long. 81°34′19″ W; to lat. conducting an independent review and 31°30′29″ N, long. 81°34′41″ W; to lat. 81°27′29″ W; to lat. 31°26′16″ N, long. written re-evaluation of the USMC’s 81°31′29″ W; to lat. 31°25′26″ N, long. 31°30′38″ N, long. 81°35′06″ W; to lat. January 14, 2014 ‘‘Final EIS and Record 81°36′05″ W; thence northwest along the 31°31′13″ N, long. 81°35′02″ W; to lat. of Decision for the Proposed Altamaha River to the point of beginning. 31°31′35″ N, long. 81°36′32″ W; to lat. Modernization and Expansion of 31°33′04″ N, long. 81°37′27″ W; to lat. R–3007E Townsend, GA [New] Townsend Bombing Range, Georgia,’’ 31°33′30″ N, long. 81°36′32″ W; to lat. Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 31°39′24″ N, has determined that the USMC’s Final 31°34′25″ N, long. 81°36′13″ W; to lat. long. 81°30′31′ W; to lat. 31°38′01″ N, long. EIS and supporting documentation 31°35′32″ N, long. 81°35′59″ W; to lat. 81°28′59″ W; to lat. 31°33′18″ N, long. adequately assess and disclose the 31°35′55″ N, long. 81°35′19″ W; to lat. 81°31′13″ W; thence counterclockwise along environmental impacts of the proposed 31°36′38″ N, long. 81°35′18″ W; to lat. a 1-NM radius arc from a point centered at 31°36′43″ N, long. 81°35′41″ W; to lat. action. Based on the evaluation for 31°37′20″ N, long. 81°35′37″ W; to lat. lat. 31°32′26″ N, long. 81°31′49″ W; to lat. potential environmental impact in the 31°33′07″ N, long. 81°32′41″ W; to lat. 31°37′23″ N, long. 81°35′47″ W; to lat. USMC’s EIS, the FAA, as the 31°34′17″ N, long. 81°31′56″ W; to lat. 31°40′29″ N, long. 81°36′13″ W; to lat. Cooperating Agency, concluded that 31°36′35″ N, long. 81°31′15″ W; to lat. 31°40′48″ N, long. 81°35′33″ W; to the point adoption of the EIS is authorized in 31°37′49″ N; long. 81°30′56″ W; to the point of beginning. of beginning. accordance with 40 CFR 1506.3, R–3007B Townsend, GA [Amended] Adoption. Accordingly, FAA adopts the Designated altitudes. 100 feet AGL to USMC’s EIS via the FAA’s June 12, 2018 By removing the current boundaries and inserting the following: but not including 13,000 feet MSL. Adoption EIS, FAA Adoption of Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 31°38′01″ N, Time of designation. 0700–2200 local Environmental Impact Statement, long. 81°28′59″ W; to lat. 31°37′31″ N, long. Written Re-Evaluation, and Record of time, Monday–Friday; other times by 81°28′14″ W; to lat. 31°32′31″ N, long. NOTAM at least 24 hours in advance. Decision for the Modernization of the 81°27′29″ W; to lat. 31°26′16″ N, long. Existing Special Use Airspace and 81°31′29″ W; to lat. 31°25′26″ N, long. Controlling agency. FAA, Jacksonville Amendment of R–3007 A/C/E at 81°36′05″ W; to lat. 31°27′26″ N, long. ARTCC. Townsend Bombing Range, Georgia, and 81°33′39″ W; to lat. 31°31′26″ N, long. Using agency. USMC, Marine Corps takes full responsibility for the scope 81°31′58″ W; thence clockwise along a 1-NM radius arc from a point centered at lat. Air Station Beaufort, SC. and content that address the FAA’s amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES airspace action. The FAA finds that this 31°32′26″ N, long. 81°31′49″ W; to lat. Issued in Washington, DC, on August 20, 31°33′18″ N, long. 81°31′13″ W; to the point 2018. action will not significantly affect the of beginning. Rodger A. Dean, Jr., quality of the human environment or otherwise include any condition R–3007C Townsend, GA [Amended] Manager, Airspace Policy Group. requiring consultation pursuant to By removing the current boundaries and [FR Doc. 2018–18510 Filed 8–24–18; 8:45 am] Section 102(2)(C) of NEPA. inserting the following: BILLING CODE 4910–13–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:25 Aug 24, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\27AUR1.SGM 27AUR1


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Document Modified: 2018-08-25 01:49:42
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesEffective date 0901 UTC, November 8, 2018.
ContactPaul Gallant, Airspace Policy Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267- 8783.
FR Citation83 FR 43508 
RIN Number2120-AA66
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Prohibited Areas and Restricted Areas
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