Rule2025-20000
Renaming of Restricted Areas R-6302A, R-6302B, R-6302C, R-6302D, and R-6302E; Fort Cavazos, TX
Primary source
Metadata and text below are from the Federal Register, a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the official published version before relying on it for any legal matter.
Published
November 17, 2025
Effective
January 22, 2026
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
This action is an administrative change to rename restricted areas R-6302A, R-6302B, R-6302C, R-6302D, and R-6302E; Fort Cavazos, TX, and to update the using agency description to reflect the change. This action does not alter airspace boundaries or impose additional operating requirements on users of the affected airspace.
Full Text
<html>
<head>
<title>Federal Register, Volume 90 Issue 219 (Monday, November 17, 2025)</title>
</head>
<body><pre>
[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 219 (Monday, November 17, 2025)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 51098-51100]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-20000]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 73
[Docket No. FAA-2025-2760; Airspace Docket No. 25-ASW-6]
RIN 2120-AA66
Renaming of Restricted Areas R-6302A, R-6302B, R-6302C, R-6302D,
and R-6302E; Fort Cavazos, TX
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: This action is an administrative change to rename restricted
areas R-6302A, R-6302B, R-6302C, R-6302D, and R-6302E; Fort Cavazos,
TX, and to update the using agency description to reflect the change.
This action does not alter airspace boundaries or impose additional
operating requirements on users of the affected airspace.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, January 22, 2026.
ADDRESSES: A copy of this final rule and all background material may be
viewed online at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> using the FAA Docket number.
Electronic retrieval help and guidelines are available on the website.
It is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. An electronic
copy of this document may also be downloaded from
<a href="http://www.federalregister.gov">www.federalregister.gov</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Vidis, Rules and Regulations
Group, Policy Directorate, Federal Aviation Administration, 600
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20597; 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 updates the information in the airspace descriptions of
restricted areas R-6302A, R-6302B, R-6302C, R-6302D, and R-6302E; Fort
Cavazos, TX.
History
On June 11, 2025, the Secretary of the Army directed the U.S. Army
to change the name of ``Fort Cavazos, TX'' by redesignating it as,
``Fort Hood, TX.'' Consequently, this rulemaking action implements the
requisite changes to part 73 by updating the airspace descriptions of
restricted areas R-6302A, R-6302B, R-6302C, R-6302D, and R-6302E to
reflect the new name.
The Rule
This action amends 14 CFR part 73 by updating the airspace titles
and using agency descriptions for restricted areas R-6302A, R-6302B, R-
6302C, R-6302D, and R-6302E by removing the name ``Fort Cavazos, TX''
and replacing it with ``Fort Hood, TX.'' The using agency for all five
restricted areas is changed to the ``U.S. Army, Commanding General, III
Armored Corps and Fort Hood, Fort Hood, TX.''
Good Cause for Bypassing Notice and Comment
Under 5 U.S.C. 553, federal agencies engaged in informal rulemaking
must provide the public with a notice of proposed rulemaking and an
opportunity for public participation. However, 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B)
exempts a rule from these requirements ``when the agency for good cause
finds (and incorporates the finding and a brief statement of reasons
therefor in the rules issued) that notice and public procedure thereon
are impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.''
Courts have construed these exceptions narrowly, but have nonetheless
accepted determinations of good cause that notice and comment is
unnecessary in ``those situations in which the administrative rule is a
routine determination, insignificant in nature and impact, and
inconsequential to the industry and to the public.'' See Mack Trucks,
Inc. v. EPA, 682 F.3d 87, 94 (D.C. Cir. 2012). This action consists of
administrative name changes and minor technical amendments only. It
does not affect the boundaries, altitudes, time of designation,
operating requirements, or activities conducted in the restricted
areas. Therefore, FAA has determined that good cause exists to find
that 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
[[Page 51099]]
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 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 administrative
name changes to the geographic location and using agency information of
restricted areas R-6302A, R-6302B, R-6302C, R-6302D, and R-6302E
qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental
Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321, et seq.) and in accordance with FAA Order
1050.1G, FAA National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures,
paragraph B-2.5(a), which categorically excludes from further
environmental impact review rulemaking actions that designate or modify
classes of airspace areas, airways, routes, and reporting points (see
14 CFR part 71, Designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas;
Air Traffic Service Routes; and Reporting Points); and paragraph B-
2.5(d)--Modification of the technical description of special use
airspace (SUA) that does not alter the dimensions, altitudes, or times
of designation of the airspace (such as changes in designation of the
controlling or using agency, or correction of typographical errors). As
such, this action is not expected to result in any potentially
significant environmental impacts. In accordance with the FAA's NEPA
implementation policy and procedures 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 statement.
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 14 CFR 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. 73.63 Texas (TX) [Amended]
0
2. Section 73.63 is amended as follows:
* * * * *
R-6302A Fort Cavazos, TX [Removed]
R-6302B Fort Cavazos, TX [Removed]
R-6302C Fort Cavazos, TX [Removed]
R-6302D Fort Cavazos, TX [Removed]
R-6302E Fort Cavazos, TX [Removed]
R-6302A Fort Hood, TX [New]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 31[deg]09'01'' N, long.
97[deg]45'01'' W; to lat. 31[deg]10'01'' N, long. 97[deg]48'01'' W; to
lat. 31[deg]14'15'' N, long. 97[deg]50'33'' W; to lat. 31[deg]18'25''
N, long. 97[deg]48'48'' W; to lat. 31[deg]18'23'' N, long.
97[deg]45'43'' W; to lat. 31[deg]20'00'' N, long. 97[deg]45'23'' W; to
lat. 31[deg]22'09'' N, long. 97[deg]43'27'' W; to lat. 31[deg]22'08''
N, long. 97[deg]41'56'' W; to lat. 31[deg]21'01'' N, long.
97[deg]41'01'' W; to lat. 31[deg]20'01'' N, long. 97[deg]41'01'' W; to
lat. 31[deg]14'01'' N, long. 97[deg]33'01'' W; to lat. 31[deg]08'01''
N, long. 97[deg]37'01'' W; to lat. 31[deg]08'01'' N, long.
97[deg]39'01'' W; to lat. 31[deg]10'01'' N, long. 97[deg]41'01'' W; to
lat. 31[deg]09'01'' N, long. 97[deg]43'31'' W; to the point of
beginning.
Designated altitudes. Surface to, but not including 30,000 feet
MSL.
Time of designation. Continuous.
Controlling agency. FAA, Houston ARTCC.
Using agency. U.S. Army, Commanding General, III Armored Corps and
Fort Hood, Fort Hood, TX.
R-6302B Fort Hood, TX [New]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 31[deg]14'01'' N, long.
97[deg]33'01'' W; to lat. 31[deg]06'01'' N, long. 97[deg]33'01'' W; to
lat. 31[deg]08'01'' N, long. 97[deg]39'01'' W; to lat. 31[deg]08'01''
N, long. 97[deg]37'01'' W; to the point of beginning.
Designated altitudes. Surface to 11,000 feet MSL.
Time of designation. 1800-0600 local time, Monday-Saturday; other
times by NOTAM.
Controlling agency. FAA, Houston ARTCC.
Using agency. U.S. Army, Commanding General, III Armored Corps and
Fort Hood, Fort Hood, TX.
R-6302C Fort Hood, TX [New]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 31[deg]09'01'' N, long.
97[deg]45'01'' W; to lat. 31[deg]09'01'' N, long. 97[deg]55'01'' W; to
lat. 31[deg]16'01'' N, long. 97[deg]54'01'' W; to lat. 31[deg]19'01''
N, long. 97[deg]51'01'' W; to lat. 31[deg]18'25'' N, long.
97[deg]48'48'' W; to lat. 31[deg]14'15'' N, long. 97[deg]50'33'' W; to
lat. 31[deg]10'01'' N, long. 97[deg]48'01'' W; to the point of the
beginning.
Designated altitudes. Surface to, but not including 30,000 feet
MSL.
Time of designation. 0700-1900 local time, Monday-Friday; other
times by NOTAM.
Controlling agency. FAA, Houston ARTCC.
Using agency. U.S. Army, Commanding General, III Armored Corps and
Fort Hood, Fort Hood, TX.
R-6302D Fort Hood, TX [New]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 31[deg]18'25'' N, long.
97[deg]48'48'' W; to lat. 31[deg]19'01'' N, long. 97[deg]51'01'' W; to
lat. 31[deg]24'01'' N, long. 97[deg]48'01'' W; to lat. 31[deg]23'01''
N, long. 97[deg]43'01'' W; to lat. 31[deg]22'08'' N, long.
97[deg]41'56'' W; to lat. 31[deg]22'09'' N, long. 97[deg]43'27'' W; to
lat. 31[deg]20'00'' N, long. 97[deg]45'23'' W; to lat. 31[deg]18'23''
N, long. 97[deg]45'43'' W; to the point of the beginning.
Designated altitudes. Surface to, but not including 30,000 feet
MSL.
Time of designation. 0700-1900 local time, Monday-Friday; other
times by NOTAM.
Controlling agency. FAA, Houston ARTCC.
Using agency. U.S. Army, Commanding General, III Armored Corps and
Fort Hood, Fort Hood, TX.
R-6302E Fort Hood, TX [New]
Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 31[deg]22'08'' N, long.
97[deg]41'56'' W; to lat. 31[deg]21'01'' N, long. 97[deg]41'01'' W; to
lat. 31[deg]20'01'' N, long. 97[deg]41'01'' W; to lat. 31[deg]14'01''
N, long. 97[deg]33'01'' W; to lat. 31[deg]08'01'' N, long.
97[deg]39'01'' W; to lat. 31[deg]10'01'' N, long. 97[deg]41'01'' W; to
lat. 31[deg]09'01'' N, long. 97[deg]43'31'' W; to lat. 31[deg]09'01''
N, long. 97[deg]45'01'' W; to lat. 31[deg]10'01'' N, long.
97[deg]48'01'' W; to lat. 31[deg]14'15'' N, long. 97[deg]50'33'' W; to
lat. 31[deg]18'25'' N, long. 97[deg]48'48'' W; to lat. 31[deg]18'23''
N, long. 97[deg]45'43'' W; to lat. 31[deg]20'00'' N, long.
97[deg]45'23'' W; to lat. 31[deg]22'09'' N, long. 97[deg]43'27'' W; to
the point of beginning.
Designated altitudes. 30,000 feet MSL to 45,000 feet MSL.
Times of designation. By NOTAM 48 hours in advance.
Controlling agency. FAA, Houston ARTCC.
[[Page 51100]]
Using agency. U.S. Army, Commanding General, III Armored Corps and
Fort Hood, Fort Hood, TX.
* * * * *
Issued in Washington, DC, on November 13, 2025.
Alex W. Nelson,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2025-20000 Filed 11-14-25; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
</pre></body>
</html>Indexed from Federal Register on November 17, 2025.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.