Proposed Rule2024-16554
Amendment of Restricted Area R-5801 and Revocation of R-5803; Chambersburg, PA
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Published
August 1, 2024
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
This action proposes to amend restricted area R-5801 and revoke R-5803 at United States (U.S.) Army, Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD), Chambersburg, PA. The purpose of this proposal is to extend the time of designation for R-5801 to include Saturdays from 0800-1600 local time, and to return R-5803 to the National Airspace System (NAS).
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 148 (Thursday, August 1, 2024)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 62688-62689]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-16554]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 73
[Docket No. FAA-2024-1993; Airspace Docket No. 23-AEA-7]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Restricted Area R-5801 and Revocation of R-5803;
Chambersburg, PA
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend restricted area R-5801 and
revoke R-5803 at United States (U.S.) Army, Letterkenny Army Depot
(LEAD), Chambersburg, PA. The purpose of this proposal is to extend the
time of designation for R-5801 to include Saturdays from 0800-1600
local time, and to return R-5803 to the National Airspace System (NAS).
DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 16, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2024-1993 and
Airspace Docket No. 23-AEA-7 using any of the following methods:
* Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> and follow
the online instructions for sending your comments electronically.
* Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30; U.S. Department
of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12-140, West
Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
* Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in
Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
* Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at (202) 493-2251.
Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> at any time. Follow the online instructions for
accessing the docket or go to the Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of
the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Vidis, Rules and Regulations
Group, Office of Policy, 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 amends restricted area airspace at Chambersburg, PA, to
enhance aviation safety and accommodate essential U.S. Army activities.
Comments Invited
The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this
rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. The most
helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain
the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To
ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters
should submit only one time if comments are filed electronically, or
commenters should send only one copy of written comments if comments
are filed in writing.
The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as well
as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA
personnel concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this
proposal, the FAA will consider all comments it receives on or before
the closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed
after the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without
incurring expense or delay. The FAA may change this proposal in light
of the comments it receives.
Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts
these comments, without edit, including any personal information the
commenter provides, to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>, as described in the system
of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
<a href="http://www.dot.gov/privacy">www.dot.gov/privacy</a>.
Availability of Rulemaking Documents
An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at
<a href="http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/">www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/</a>.
You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Office (see ADDRESSES section for address, phone number, and hours of
operation). An informal docket may also be examined during normal
business hours at the office of the Eastern Service Center, Federal
Aviation Administration, Room 210, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park,
GA 30337.
Background
The U.S. Army submitted a proposal to the FAA to amend the time of
designation for existing restricted area R-5801 to include Saturdays
from 0800-1600 local time, and to revoke restricted area R-5803 at U.S.
Army, Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD), Chambersburg, PA. Restricted areas
R-5801 and R-5803 are currently used for the open detonation of
obsolete ammunition and explosives for the U.S. Army. Restricted area
R-5803 is defined as a circular area with a 5,500-foot radius centered
at lat. 40[deg]02'29'' N, long. 77[deg]44'19'' W from the surface to
4,000 feet mean sea level (MSL). Restricted area R-5803 has a time of
designation from 0800 to 1600 local time, Monday-Friday.
This proposal would consolidate open detonations to R-5801 and
return restricted area R-5803 to the NAS which would improve
scheduling, activation, and utilization efficiency of restricted area
R-5801 while reducing the overall restricted airspace near the
Chambersburg, PA area.
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 73 to amend
restricted area R-5801 and revoke restricted area
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R-5803 at U.S. Army, Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD), Chambersburg, PA.
The proposed changes are described below.
R-5801: R-5801 time of designation is currently 0800 to 1600 local
time, Monday through Friday. The FAA proposes to extend the time of
designation to 0800 to 1600 local time, Monday through Saturday. This
change would provide additional required time for the U.S. Army to
execute open detonation of obsolete ammunition and explosives. This
amendment does not propose to alter the boundaries or altitudes
associated with R-5801.
R-5803: R-5803 serves as a secondary site for detonation of
munitions and has been determined that it is no longer needed to meet
the U.S. Army's weapons and munition disposal requirements. R-5803
would be revoked and the airspace would be returned to the NAS.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
The FAA has determined that this proposed 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 will only affect air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this proposed 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.
Environmental Review
This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies
and Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73
Airspace, Prohibited areas, Restricted areas.
The Proposed Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration proposes to amend 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. 73.58 Pennsylvania [Amended]
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2. Section 73.58 is amended as follows:
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R-5801 Chambersburg, PA [Amended]
Boundaries. The arc of a circle, having a 5,000-foot radius,
centered at lat. 39[deg]59'44'' N, long. 077[deg]43'54'' W.
Designated altitudes. Surface to 4,000 feet MSL.
Time of designation. 0800 to 1600 local time, Monday-Saturday.
Using agency. U.S. Army, Commanding Officer, Letterkenny
Ordnance Depot, Chambersburg, PA.
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R-5803 Chambersburg, PA [Removed]
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Issued in Washington, DC, on July 23, 2024.
Frank Lias,
Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2024-16554 Filed 7-31-24; 8:45 am]
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