[Federal Register: November 13, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 220)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Docket No. FAA-2008-1130; Airspace Docket No. 08-ASW-14]
RIN 2120-AA66

 
Change of Controlling Agency for Restricted Areas R-6901A, R-
6901B, and R-6903; Wisconsin

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action changes the controlling agency of R-6901A and R-
6901B, Fort McCoy, WI, from ``FAA Chicago ARTCC'' to ``FAA, Minneapolis 
ARTCC.'' This action also changes the controlling agency of R-6903, 
Sheboygan, WI, from ``FAA, Chicago ARTCC'' to ``FAA, Minneapolis 
ARTCC.'' The FAA is taking this action in response to a request from 
Minneapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) to reflect an 
administrative change of controlling agency responsibility for the 
restricted areas. There are no changes to the boundaries; designated 
altitudes; time of designation; or activities conducted within the 
affected restricted area.

DATES: Effective Dates: 0901 UTC, January 15, 2009.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Abbott, Airspace and Rules 
Group, Office of System Operations Airspace and AIM, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; 
telephone: (202) 267-8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On August 18, 2008, Minneapolis ARTCC requested that the FAA change 
the controlling agency for R-6901A, R-6901B, and R-6903 from Chicago 
ARTCC to Minneapolis ARTCC. They proposed the controlling agency change 
request to enhance FAA service to the Volk Combat Readiness Training 
Center (CRTC) by establishing a single point of coordination for 
airspace usage. Additionally, as a single point of coordination, they 
could provide more accurate information to parties seeking information 
about the Volk airspace complex. Coordination and concurrence with the 
controlling agency change proposal was accomplished between the two 
ARTCCs and the Volk CRTC prior to this requested change being submitted 
by Minneapolis ARTCC.
    Section 73.69 of Title 14 CFR part 73 was republished in FAA Order 
7400.8P, effective February 16, 2008.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 73 by revising the controlling agency listed for R-6901A and R-
6901B, Fort McCoy, WI, and R-6903, Sheboygan, WI; transferring 
controlling agency responsibility for R-6901A and R-6901B from ``FAA 
Chicago ARTCC'' to ``FAA, Minneapolis ARTCC'' and for R-6903 from 
``FAA, Chicago ARTCC'' to ``FAA, Minneapolis ARTCC.'' This is an 
administrative change and does not affect the boundaries, designated 
altitudes, or activities conducted within the restricted area; 
therefore, notice and public procedures under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are 
unnecessary.
    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. 
Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory 
action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' 
under Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulatory Policies and 
Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant 
preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so 
minimal. Since this is a routine matter that will only affect air 
traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, 
when promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    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 is amending the controlling agency for R-6901A and R-6901B, Fort 
McCoy, WI, and R-6903, Sheboygan, WI.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for a categorical 
exclusion under the National

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Environmental Policy Act in accordance with 311d., FAA Order 1050.1E, 
``Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures.'' There are no 
extraordinary circumstances that would require additional environmental 
analysis.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73

    Airspace, Prohibited areas, Restricted areas.

Adoption of the Amendment

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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(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 
FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p.389.


Sec.  73.69  [Amended]

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2. Sec.  73.69 is amended as follows:
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R-6901A Fort McCoy, WI  [Amended]

    Under controlling agency, remove ``FAA Chicago ARTCC'' and insert 
the words ``FAA, Minneapolis ARTCC.''
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R-6901B Fort McCoy, WI  [Amended]

    Under controlling agency, remove ``FAA Chicago ARTCC'' and insert 
the words ``FAA, Minneapolis ARTCC.''
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R-6903 Sheboygan, WI  [Amended]

    Under controlling agency, remove ``FAA, Chicago ARTCC'' and insert 
the words ``FAA, Minneapolis ARTCC.''
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on November 5, 2008.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
 [FR Doc. E8-26934 Filed 11-12-08; 8:45 am]

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