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are actuated. Additionally, the risk of Applicability 3. It must be shown that the hydraulic loss of function of a control or proximity As discussed above, these special system (actuators, reservoir, lines, etc.) switch, resulting in the pump motor conditions are applicable to the remains intact and free from leakage commanded to remain pumping after Gulfstream Model GVII series airplane. under the conditions specified in the hydraulic actuator(s) have reached Should Gulfstream apply at a later date § 25.562. Testing of each seat’s their minimum or maximum limit, must for a supplemental type certificate to hydraulic system per § 25.1435(c) may not cause the overloaded motor to modify any other model included on be conducted off of the airplane. overheat, a condition that could result Type Certificate No. T00021AT to 4. Section 25.863 requires in fire. incorporate the same novel or unusual consideration of any effects the The FAA has also considered the design feature, these special conditions hydraulic fluid, including the fluid as a emergency-landing dynamic conditions would apply to that model as well. dry residue, could have on combustible for the installation of electro- or absorbing materials. The hydraulically actuated seats. The Conclusion characteristics of such flammable fluid applicant must show that the hydraulic This action affects only certain novel in these conditions must be tested to the system (actuators, reservoir, lines, etc.) or unusual design features on one model requirements of § 25.853(a) and (c), or remains intact and free from leakage series of airplane. It is not a rule of the materials must be shielded in a under the conditions specified in general applicability and affects only manner that prevents contact by the § 25.562. Testing of each seat’s the applicant who applied to the FAA fluid. However, as an alternative to such hydraulic system per § 25.1435(c) may for approval of these features on the testing or shielding, the applicant may be conducted off of the airplane. airplane. provide, in accordance with § 25.863(c), Flammability of hydraulic fluid used a quick-acting means that alerts the in the seat-movement mechanism must List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25 crew that hydraulic fluid has leaked. be considered. If the fluid is flammable, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting it could contribute to a post-crash or in- Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on and recordkeeping requirements. August 7, 2019. flight fire. Any failure modes that would result in release of the flammable Authority Citation Christopher R. Parker, hydraulic fluid during a post-crash or The authority citation for these Acting Manager, Transport Standards in-flight fire, causing such fluid to special conditions is as follows: Branch, Policy and Innovation Division, materially increase an existing fire, must Aircraft Certification Service. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40113, [FR Doc. 2019–17257 Filed 8–12–19; 8:45 am] be examined. Examples of this could be 44701, 44702, 44704. flex lines burning through and releasing BILLING CODE 4910–13–P the flammable hydraulic fluid, or the The Special Conditions fluid reservoir could be heated in a fire, Accordingly, pursuant to the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION resulting in a boiling-liquid, expanding- authority delegated to me by the vapor explosion. The potential for Administrator, the following special Federal Aviation Administration spontaneous ignition of the fluid conditions are issued as part of the type coming into contact with hot surfaces or certification basis for Gulfstream 14 CFR Part 73 other ignition sources should also be Aerospace Corporation Model GVII addressed. The applicant should series airplanes. [Docket No. FAA–2016–9479; Airspace examine any possible failure mode in 1. It must be shown that the Docket No. 15–AAL–4] which the flammable hydraulic fluid probability of failure of the backup RIN 2120–AA66 could be absorbed into materials, such power supply to return seat components as the seat foam and fabric, carpeting, to the required taxi, takeoff, and landing Establishment of Restricted Areas R– etc. The applicant must show that any position is no greater than 10¥5 per 2205 A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K; fluid-soaked seat parts remain self- flight hour. Fairbanks, AK and Revocation of extinguishing. The applicant must also 2. It must be shown that the Restricted Area R–2205; Stuart Creek, show that flammability of dry residue, hydraulically actuated components of AK which may be present from a slow leak the seat pose no safety hazard to the or fluid seepage, does not degrade the occupants. Hazards to be considered, AGENCY: Federal Aviation flammability characteristics of any per the latest revision of Advisory Administration (FAA), DOT. materials the fluid contacts, to a level Circular 25.1309–1, at a minimum are: ACTION: Final rule. below the requirements specified in a. Injuries caused by crushing of SUMMARY: This action establishes airplane occupants who are between the § 25.853. restricted areas R–2205 A, B, C, D, E, F, These special conditions contain the hydraulically actuated components and G, H, J, K; Fairbanks, AK, and revokes additional safety standards that the any part of the passenger cabin when restricted area R–2205; Stuart Creek, Administrator considers necessary to the leg rest or backrest is actuated. AK, over the Digital Multipurpose establish a level of safety equivalent to b. The risk of loss of function of a Training Range (DMPTR) and the Yukon that established by the existing control or proximity switch resulting in Training Area (YTA), which provides a airworthiness standards. the pump motor being commanded to stay on after the hydraulic actuator(s) more realistic protective airspace Discussion of Comments have reached their minimum or required for hazardous activities within The FAA issued Notice of Proposed maximum limit, creating potential for the Joint Pacific Range Complex Special Conditions No. 25–19–10–SC motor overheating or fire. (JPARC). for the Gulfstream Model GVII series c. The potential for a significant DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, October airplane, which was published in the contribution to a fire in the event fluid 10, 2019. Federal Register on July 2, 2019 (84 FR comes into contact with hot surfaces or FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 31522). No comments were received, other ignition sources, and the potential Kenneth Ready, Airspace Policy and and the special conditions are adopted for release of toxic or flammable vapors Regulations Group, Office of Airspace as proposed. and gasses. Services, Federal Aviation

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Administration, 800 Independence (1) Safety, (2) financial burden cost for adjustments to flight plans may be Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; fuel (3) airspace design being overly required when the restricted area is telephone: (202) 267–8783. complex; (4) Trans-Alaska Pipeline and active. In most cases, flight paths will SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: (5) Chena River VFR corridor. not change significantly (if at all) Having considered the issues and because civilian aircraft already operate Authority for This Rulemaking recommendations provided by the around the pre-existing restricted The FAA’s authority to issue rules commenters, the FAA offers the airspace and the portions of the Viper regarding aviation safety is found in following responses. and Yukon military operation areas Title 49 of the Code. Safety (active from 8:00 to 18:00, Monday Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the through Friday), within which the authority of the FAA Administrator. Four individuals commented that the restricted area expansion is established. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, expansion would be unsafe due to the Therefore, there will be no significant describes in more detail the scope of the rapidly changing weather conditions change in cost to IFR civil aircraft that agency’s authority. This rulemaking is and terrain in the area. are already routed around these airspace promulgated under the authority The FAA does not agree. The areas consistent with air traffic control described in Subtitle VII, Part A, expansion from the current restricted procedures. Additionally, as stated Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that area’s western boundary is 10 miles to earlier in this document, the section, the FAA is charged with the west abutting the Class D airspace aeronautical study indicated that very prescribing regulations to assign the use over Eielson Air Force Base and 3 miles little civilian traffic traverses east of of the airspace necessary to ensure the to the north, with the airspace divided Eielson. Therefore, VFR aircraft are safety of aircraft and the efficient use of into low altitude and high altitude minimally impacted, and they have the airspace. This regulation is within the subdivisions. Based on public comment, option to fly through and west of scope of that authority as it would the subdivisions and stratification were Eielson AFB. establish restricted area airspace at modified to enable the using agency In an effort to minimize impact to Fairbanks, AK to support the United (U.S. Army, AK, Elemendorf- non-participating aircraft, the restricted States’ Air Force and Army to provide Richardson) to release volumes of area incorporates subdivisions and larger airspace to more realistically airspace to the controlling agency (FAA stratification. Based on public comment, conduct service and joint hazardous Fairbanks Approach Control) for use by the subdivisions and stratification were training activities, consistent with the public when hazardous activities are modified to enable the using agency to current and future combat not scheduled. Aircraft have the release airspace to the controlling environments. availability to fly through the inactive agency for public use when hazardous restricted areas when the low activities are not scheduled. History subdivisions are released by the using The FAA published a notice of agency. Additionally, information Airspace Design Being Overly Complex proposed rulemaking for Docket No. provided by the FAA aeronautical study AOPA commented the new proposed FAA–2016–9479 in the Federal Register and Eielson Air Force Base (AFB) air restricted areas proposed would create a (82 FR 12526; March 6, 2017), traffic control facility concluded very complex matrix of airspace segments. establishing restricted areas R–2205A, little civilian traffic traverses the east AOPA is concerned that the complexity R–2205B, R–2205C, R–2205D, R–2205E, side of the Eielson Class D where the of this matrix is confusing and will lead R–2205F, R–2205G, R–2205H, R–2205J, restricted area has been expanded; to pilots inadvertently penetrating the and R–2205K, Fairbanks, AK, in support conversely, west of and through Eielson airspace. of the and Army Air Force base remains available to IFR The FAA agrees with this comment to provide more realistic airspace for and VFR aircraft. Moreover, the and has realigned the airspace into hazardous activities within the JPARC expanded areas of the restricted areas smaller rectangle subdivisions instead complex. Interested parties were invited are generally over the higher ground in of large 45-degree slanted subdivisions to participate in this rulemaking effort the area, allowing civil traffic the safety with irregular boundaries. This redesign by submitting written comments on the of maneuvering in the lower ground of the airspace proposed in the NPRM proposal. Ten comments were received; around the restricted area expansion. At was discussed extensively at the FAA’s seven from individuals, two aviation times, however, aircraft may be required safety risk management panel where groups (Aircraft Owners and Pilots to maneuver north or south earlier or numerous aviation groups, which Association [AOPA] and Alaska Air later than desired to avoid an active included AOPA, identified no hazards Carriers Association), and one from restricted area. to these redesigned subdivisions. The Alyeska Pipeline Service Company Lastly, this proposal was analyzed by redesign added two more restricted area (APSC). a safety risk management panel that subdivisions simplifying the design, Discussion of Comments included representatives from AOPA while reducing the overall size of the R– and Alaska Airmen Association. No 2205 A through K complex in response In their response to the NPRM, the hazards were identified with the to other comments discussed later in commenters raised several substantive expansion of this airspace. this document. issues. Two commenters stated they did not agree with the proposal but did not Financial Burden Cost for Fuel Trans-Alaska Pipeline state a reason for their objection or an An individual commented that the AOPA and APSC commented on the aeronautical suggestion to consider, expansion would be a major financial availability of the Trans-Alaskan these comments were not addressed. cost of aviation fuel for pilots Pipeline to be available for inspection Alaska Air Carriers Association transitioning from Fairbanks to the and aerial security patrols for Alaska’s commented on R–2201 Ft. Greely eastern portions of the state and to transportation infrastructure. The Alaska, their comments were addressed Canada. proposal would include the route over in that rulemaking action’s The FAA does not agree. For pilots the pipeline. supplemental NPRM. The comments are transitioning between Fairbanks and The FAA agrees and has adjusted the categorized in the following groupings: eastern Alaska or Canada, minor southwest boundary of the restricted

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area complex (R–2205 D) to ensure the 2205A through K, the MOA changes are (AGI) during large training exercises pipeline is not in the restricted areas addressed in this rule as well as being such as Red Flag and Distant Frontier. and aerial access is available. Chena published in the NFDD. Additionally, the expansion of the River VFR corridor AOPA commented The FAA circularized a proposal to restricted area over the DMPTR allows on an existing VFR corridor along the make editorial amendments to the Viper for greater training complexity by Chena River valley. The valley is one of A, Viper B, and Yukon 1 MOAs incorporating AGI. The activities within the most popular routes between boundary descriptions, contingent upon R–2205 A through K are to meet the Fairbanks and the communities of restricted areas R–2205A through K overall training objectives of the Central Circle Hot Springs, Chena Hot being established, to add language that Department of Defense. The activities Springs and Circle City. Limiting access excluded that airspace within R–2205A would include live and inert precision to this corridor would cause inadvertent through K when the restricted areas and unguided munitions, unmanned airspace penetrations and will cause were activated. Interested parties were aerial vehicles (UAV) laser operations, pilots to fly one side of the river raising invited to participate in this proposed joint combined arms live fire exercises, the possibility of a mid-air collision, nonrulemaking action by submitting gunnery collective skills training, rather than allowing opposite direction written comments on the proposal. No demolitions, indirect fire and helicopter traffic to utilize both sides of the Chena comments to the circular were received. integration with UAVs. These restricted river valley to deconflict. As a result, the Viper A, Viper B, and areas are required to effectively The FAA agrees with AOPA and has Yukon 1 MOAs boundary descriptions deconflict Department of Defense and adjusted the northwest boundary of the are being amended to include language civilian air traffic from hazards restricted area complex (R–2205 B) to that excludes that airspace within associated with live fire training. allow the VFR corridor free access and restricted areas R–2205A through K two miles of maneuverability from the when they are activated. These editorial Regulatory Notices and Analyses restricted area on either side of the amendments overcome any potential The FAA has determined that this Chena river valley. airspace confusion or conflict resulting regulation only involves an established from the overlapping restricted areas body of technical regulations for which Military Operations Areas (MOA) and MOAs being activated at the same frequent and routine amendments are In the NPRM, the FAA acknowledged time. Additionally, the amendments necessary to keep them operationally that the proposed R–2205A, B, C, D, E, help inform nonparticipants when current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a F, G, H, J, and K restricted areas, if portions of the MOAs are not available ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under established, would be designated within due to hazardous activities being Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a the existing Viper A, Viper B, and conducted in the overlapping restricted ‘‘significant rule’’ under Department of Yukon 1 Military Operations Areas areas. The amended boundary Transportation (DOT) Regulatory (MOAs). To address potential airspace descriptions for the MOAs will be Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; issues and confusion created if all published in the NFDD; the rest of the February 26, 1979); and (3) does not special use airspace (SUA) areas were MOAs legal descriptions remain warrant preparation of a regulatory active at the same time, the FAA stated unchanged. evaluation as the anticipated impact is it would amend the legal descriptions of so minimal. Since this is a routine the Viper A, Viper B and Yukon 1 Differences From the NPRM matter that only affects air traffic MOAs to exclude that airspace within In response to comments the FAA has procedures and air navigation, it is R–2205A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, and K realigned all internal subdivisions into certified that this rule, when when the restricted areas were smaller rectangle subdivisions instead promulgated, does not have a significant activated. of large 45-degree slanted subdivisions economic impact on a substantial MOAs are established to separate or with irregular boundaries. Additionally, number of small entities under the segregate non-hazardous military flight two subdivisions have been added criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. activities from aircraft operating in while the overall size of the R–2205 A Environmental Review accordance with instrument flight rules through K complex is reduced. All (IFR) and to advise pilots flying under geographic lat./long. coordinates have The FAA has determined that this visual flight rules (VFR) where these been adjusted to accommodate traffic action of establishing restricted areas R– activities are conducted. IFR aircraft above and around the newly established 2205 A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K; may be routed through an active MOA restricted areas ensuring ample Fairbanks, AK and revoking restricted only by agreement with the using separation from non-participating area R–2205 at Stuart Creek, AK, agency and only when air traffic control traffic. qualifies for FAA adoption in can provide approved separation from accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, the MOA activity. VFR pilots are not The Rule paragraph 8–2, Adoption of Other restricted from flying in an active MOA This action amends Title 14 Code of Agencies’ National Environmental but are advised to exercise caution Federal Regulations (14CFR) part 73 by Policy Act Documents, and FAA Order while doing so. MOAs are nonregulatory removing the current restricted area R– 7400.2M, paragraph 32–2–3 (Special airspace areas that are established or 2205, Stuart Creek, AK, and establishing Use Airspace). After conducting an amended administratively and restricted areas R–2205A through K, independent review and evaluation of published in the National Flight Data Fairbanks, AK. The FAA is revoking and the Army’s Final Environmental Impact Digest (NFDD) rather than through establishing this action at the request of Statement (EIS) for The Modernization rulemaking procedures. When a the in Alaska. and Enhancement of Ranges, Airspace, nonrulemaking action is ancillary to a Subsequent to the NPRM, the FAA is and Training Areas in the Joint Pacific rulemaking action, FAA procedures also incorporating the restricted area Alaska Range Complex in Alaska allow for the nonrulemaking changes to updates noted in the Differences from (JPARC) and Finding Of No Significant be included in the rulemaking action. the NPRM section. The FAA is taking Impact, (which analyzes the impacts of Since amendments to the Viper A, Viper this action to accommodate manned and establishing R–2201 at the Battle Area B, and Yukon 1 MOAs descriptions are unmanned teaming of aviation assets Complex, expanding R–2205, and ancillary to the establishment of R– and allow Air-to-Ground Integration modifying the legal descriptions of

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Viper A, Viper B, Yukon 1 Military R–2205B Fairbanks, AK [New] Using agency. U.S. Army, AK (USARAK), Operations Areas (MOAs)), the FAA has Boundaries—Beginning at lat. 64°48′47″ N, Commanding General, Joint Base determined that the Army’s EIS, Written long. 146°41′03″ W; to lat. 64°37′40″ N, long. Elemendorf-Richardson (JBER), AK. ° ′ ″ ° ′ ″ Re-Evaluation, and supporting 146 41 10 W; to lat. 64 37 50 N, long. R–2205F Fairbanks, AK [New] 146°56′19″ W; counter-clockwise along the documentation adequately assesses and Boundaries—Beginning at lat 64°43′40″ N, discloses the environmental impacts of 4.7-mile radius of Eielson AFB; to lat. ° ′ ″ 64°43′40″ N, long. 146°59′27″ W; to lat. long. 146 59 27 W; clockwise along the 47- the proposed action. The Army’s JPARC ° ′ ″ ° ′ ″ mile radius of Eielson AFB; to lat. 64°37′50″ 64 47 54 N, long. 146 59 25 W; to lat. ° ′ ″ ° ′ ″ Final EIS was published in June 2013 64°48′47″ N, long. 146°57′08″ W; to the point N, long. 146 56 19 W; to lat. 64 39 41 N, and the Army/USAF Record of Decision long. 146°56′23″ W; to lat. 64°39′41″ N, long. of beginning. ° ′ ″ ° ′ ″ (ROD) was issued on August 6, 2013. Designated altitudes. Surface to but not 146 57 24 W; to lat. 64 40 07 N, long. 146°57′24″ W; to lat. 64°40′07″ N, long. Based on the evaluation in the Army’s including 10,000 feet MSL. ° ′ ″ ° ′ ″ Time of designation. 0700–1900 local time 147 00 26 W; to lat. 64 41 25 N, long. EIS, the FAA, as a Cooperating Agency, 147°00′26″ W; to lat. 64°41′25″ N, long. concluded that the EIS qualifies for Monday–Friday; other times by NOTAM two ° ′ ″ ° ′ ″ and one-half hours in advance. 147 02 23 W; to lat. 64 43 35 N, long. adoption by FAA, and that the FAA’s 147°02′23″ W; to lat. 64°43′35″ N, long. Controlling agency. FAA, Fairbanks ° ′ ″ adoption is authorized in accordance Approach Control. 146 59 26 W; to the point of beginning. with 40 CFR 1506.3, Adoption, and FAA Using agency. U.S. Army, AK (USARAK), Designated altitudes. 10,000 feet MSL to Order 1050.1F, paragraph 8–2, Adoption Commanding General, Joint Base FL 310. of Other Agencies’ NEPA Documents. Elemendorf-Richardson (JBER), AK. Time of designation. 0700–1900 local time Monday–Friday; other times by NOTAM two Accordingly, FAA adopts the Army’s R–2205C Fairbanks, AK [New] and one-half hours in advance. EIS and takes full responsibility for the ° ′ ″ Controlling agency. FAA, Fairbanks scope and content that addresses the Boundaries—Beginning at lat. 64 46 36 N, long. 146°10′42″ W; to lat. 64°37′33″ N, long. Approach Control. FAA’s actions associated with the 146°10′39″ W; to lat. 64°37′40″ N, long. Using agency. U.S. Army, AK (USARAK), establishment and modification of 146°41′10″ W; to lat. 64°48′47″ N, long. Commanding General, Joint Base Special Use Airspace. 146°41′03″ W; to lat. 64°48′47″ N, long. Elemendorf-Richardson (JBER), AK. ° ′ ″ ° ′ ″ List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73 146 32 18 W; to lat. 64 46 36 N, long. R–2205G Fairbanks, AK [New] 146°32′18″ W; to the point of beginning. Boundaries—Beginning at lat. 64°48′47″ N, Designated altitudes. Surface to but not Airspace, Prohibited Areas, Restricted long. 146°41′03″ W; to lat. 64°37′40″ N, long. including 10,000 feet MSL. Areas. 146°41′10″ W; to lat. 64°37′50″ N, long. Time of designation. 0700–1900 local time ° ′ ″ Adoption of the Amendment 146 56 19 W; counter-clockwise along the Monday–Friday; other times by NOTAM two 47-mile radius of Eielson AFB; to lat. and one-half hours in advance. In consideration of the foregoing, the 64°43′40″ N, long. 146°59′27″ W; to lat. Controlling agency. FAA, Fairbanks 64°47′54″ N, long. 146°59′25″ W; to lat. Federal Aviation Administration Approach Control. ° ′ ″ ° ′ ″ amends 14 CFR part 73 as follows: 64 48 47 N, long. 146 57 08 W; to the point Using agency. U.S. Army, AK (USARAK), of beginning. Commanding General, Joint Base PART 73—SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE Designated altitudes. 10,000 feet MSL to Elemendorf-Richardson (JBER), AK. FL 310. Time of designation. 0700–1900 local time ■ R–2205D Fairbanks, AK [New] 1. The authority citation for part 73 Monday–Friday; other times by NOTAM two continues to read as follows: Boundaries—Beginning at lat. 64°37′40″ N, ° ′ ″ ° ′ ″ and one-half hours in advance. long. 146 41 10 W; to lat. 64 33 38 N, long. Controlling agency. FAA, Fairbanks Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 146°41′13″ W; to lat. 64°33′38″ N, long. 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, ° ′ ″ ° ′ ″ Approach Control. 146 45 18 W; to lat. 64 33 51 N, long. Using agency. U.S. Army, AK (USARAK), 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. 146°45′18″ W; to lat. 64°35′09″ N, long. ° ′ ″ ° ′ ″ Commanding General, Joint Base § 73.22 Alaska (Amended) 146 51 22 W; to lat. 64 36 54 N, long. Elemendorf-Richardson (JBER), AK. 146°54′14″ W; to lat. 64°37′50″ N, long. ■ 2. § 73.22 is amended as follows: 146°56′19″ W; to the point of beginning. R–2205H Fairbanks, AK [New] * * * * * Designated altitudes. Surface to but not Boundaries—Beginning at lat. 64°46′36″ N, including 10,000 feet MSL. long 146°10′42″ W; to lat. 64°37′33″ N, long. R–2205 Stuart Creek, AK [Delete] Time of designation. 0700–1900 local time 146°10′39″ W; to lat. 64°37′40″ N, long. Monday–Friday; other times by NOTAM two ° ′ ″ ° ′ ″ R–2205A Fairbanks, AK [New] 146 41 10 W; to lat. 64 48 47 N, long. and one-half hours in advance. 146°41′03″ W; to lat. 64°48′47″ N, long. ° ′ ″ Boundaries—Beginning at lat. 64 43 40 N, Controlling agency. FAA, Fairbanks 146°32′18″ W; to lat. 64°46′36″ N, long. ° ′ ″ long. 146 59 27 W; clockwise along the 4.7- Approach Control. 146°32′18″ W; to the point of beginning. ° ′ ″ mile radius of Eielson AFB; to lat. 64 37 50 Using agency. U.S. Army, AK (USARAK), Designated altitudes. 10,000 feet MSL to ° ′ ″ ° ′ ″ N, long. 146 56 19 W; to lat. 64 39 41 N, Commanding General, Joint Base FL 310. ° ′ ″ ° ′ ″ long. 146 56 23 W; to lat. 64 39 41 N, long. Elemendorf-Richardson (JBER), AK. Time of designation. 0700–1900 local time ° ′ ″ ° ′ ″ 146 57 24 W; to lat. 64 40 07 N, long. Monday–Friday; other times by NOTAM two ° ′ ″ ° ′ ″ R–2205E Fairbanks, AK [New] 146 57 24 W; to lat. 64 40 07 N, long. and one-half hours in advance. ° ′ ″ ° ′ ″ ° ′ ″ 147 00 26 W; to lat. 64 41 25 N, long. Boundaries—Beginning at lat. 64 37 33 N, Controlling agency. FAA, Fairbanks ° ′ ″ ° ′ ″ ° ′ ″ ° ′ ″ 147 00 26 W; to lat. 64 41 25 N, long. long. 146 10 39 W; to lat. 64 35 48 N, long. Approach Control. 147°02′23″ W; to lat. 64°43′35″ N, long. 146°10′40″ W; to lat. 64°35′48″ N, long. Using agency. U.S. Army, AK (USARAK), 147°02′23″ W; to lat. 64°43′35″ N, long. 146°11′38″ W; to lat. 64°33′51″ N, long. Commanding General, Joint Base 146°59′26″ W; to the point of beginning. 146°19′41″ W; to lat. 64°33′38″ N, long. Elemendorf-Richardson (JBER), AK. Designated altitudes. Surface to but not 146°19′41″ W; to lat. 64°33′38″ N, long. including 10,000 feet MSL. 146°41′13″ W; to lat. 64°37′40″ N, long. R–2205J Fairbanks, AK [New] Time of designation. 0700–1900 local time 146°41′10″ W; to the point of beginning. Boundaries—Beginning at lat. 64°37′40″ N, Monday–Friday; other times by NOTAM two Designated altitudes. Surface to but not long. 146°41′10″ W; to lat. 64°33′38″ N, long. and one-half hours in advance. including 10,000 feet MSL. 146°41′13″ W; to lat. 64°33′38″ N, long. Controlling agency. FAA, Fairbanks Time of designation. 0700–1900 local time 146°45′18″ W; to lat. 64°33′51″ N, long. Approach Control. Monday–Friday; other times by NOTAM two 146°45′18″ W; to lat. 64°35′09″ N, long. Using agency. U.S. Army, AK (USARAK), and one-half hours in advance. 146°51′22″ W; to lat. 64°36′54″ N, long. Commanding General, Joint Base Controlling agency. FAA, Fairbanks 146°54′14″ W; to lat. 64°37′50″ N, long. Elemendorf-Richardson (JBER), AK. Approach Control. 146°56′19″ W; to the point of beginning.

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Designated altitudes. 10,000 feet MSL to Regulations Group, Office of Airspace and recommendations provided by FL 310. Services, Federal Aviation AOPA, the FAA offers the following Time of designation. 0700–1900 local time Administration, 800 Independence responses. Monday–Friday; other times by NOTAM two Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; and one-half hours in advance. LOA/LOP Mitigations for General telephone: (202) 267–8783. Controlling agency. FAA, Fairbanks Aviation Aircraft Approach Control. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Using agency. U.S. Army, AK (USARAK), AOPA stated, ‘‘The SNPRM notes that Commanding General, Joint Base Authority for This rulemaking the Letters of Agreement/Procedure Elemendorf-Richardson (JBER), AK. The FAA’s authority to issue rules (LOA/LOP) between the controlling agency and the using agency will offer R–2205K Fairbanks, AK [New] regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the United States Code. additional mitigations and access to the Boundaries—Beginning at lat. 64°37′33″ N, ° ′ ″ ° ′ ″ Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the Restricted Area. AOPA requests that the long. 146 10 39 W; to lat. 64 35 48 N, long. FAA articulate those procedures and 146°10′40″ W; to lat. 64°35′48″ N, long. authority of the FAA Administrator. 146°11′38″ W; to lat. 64°33′51″ N, long. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, mitigations in the Final Rule to allow 146°19′41″ W; to lat. 64°33′38″ N, long. describes in more detail the scope of the General Aviation pilots to be aware of 146°19′41″ W; to lat. 64°33′38″ N, long. agency’s authority. This rulemaking is this operational flexibility. This 146°41′13″ W; to lat. 64°37′40″ N, long. promulgated under the authority includes understanding how FAA will 146°41′10″ W; to the point of beginning. described in Subtitle VII, Part A, coordinate to facilitate IFR and VFR Designated altitudes. 10,000 feet MSL to Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that access, and the procedures to let civil FL 310. section, the FAA is charged with aircraft operating VFR know how to Time of designation. 0700–1900 local time contact a military range controller for Monday–Friday; other times by NOTAM two prescribing regulations to assign the use and one-half hours in advance. of the airspace necessary to ensure the real-time access around actual military Controlling agency. FAA, Fairbanks safety of aircraft and the efficient use of use.’’ Approach Control. airspace. This regulation is within the The FAA responds that the capability Using agency. U.S. Army, AK (USARAK), scope of that authority as it establishes for immediate communications with Commanding General, Joint Base restricted areas at , AK, to Anchorage Air Route Traffic Control Elemendorf-Richardson (JBER), AK. support the United States Army in Center (ARTCC) and Allen Army * * * * * Alaska and to accommodate essential Airfield will be included in a LOP. joint training requirements. Under the LOP, upon receipt of ‘‘check Issued in Washington, DC, on August 7, fire’’ or ‘‘stop fire’’ instruction from an 2019. History air traffic control authority, the using Rodger A. Dean Jr., The FAA published a notice of agency will immediately suspend Manager, Airspace Policy Group. proposed rulemaking for Docket No. hazardous activities in all segments of [FR Doc. 2019–17216 Filed 8–12–19; 8:45 am] FAA–2016–9495 in the Federal Register the restricted area. Additionally, upon BILLING CODE 4910–13–P (82 FR 12529; March 6, 2017), proposing confirming all hazardous activities have to establish restricted areas R–2201A, B, ceased, the using agency will inform the C, D, E, F, G, H, and J; Fort Greely, AK. controlling agency (and Allen Army DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION In response to public comments Airfield, if operating). The using agency expressing concerns over the impact to will not resume hazardous activities Federal Aviation Administration general aviation aircraft, the FAA until after receipt of a ‘‘start fire’’ subsequently published a Supplemental authorization from / 14 CFR Part 73 NPRM for Docket No. FAA–2016–9495 Anchorage ARTCC. The using agency [Docket No. FAA–2016–9495; Airspace in the Federal Register (83 FR 1316; will release segments of R–2201 to the Docket No. 15–AAL–6] January 11, 2018), that would reduce the controlling agency when use for RIN 2120–AA66 overall size of the proposed restricted designated activities is not anticipated areas by 50 percent and establishing for one or more hours, or when training Establishment of Restricted Areas R– restricted areas R–2201A, B, C, and D; is complete. The using agency shall 2201A, B, C, D; Fort Greely, AK Fort Greely, AK. ensure the status of R–2201 is accurate Interested parties were invited to and current for broadcasts on the AGENCY: Federal Aviation participate in this rulemaking effort by Special Use Airspace Information Administration (FAA), DOT. submitting written comments on the System (SUAIS). SUAIS is the known ACTION: Final rule. supplemental NPRM proposal. Two standard for civil VFR pilots to inquire substantive comments were received about active military airspace. SUMMARY: This action establishes from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Additionally, civil VFR aircraft can restricted areas R–2201A, R–2201B, R– Association (AOPA). request flight following to assist with 2201C, and R–2201D; Fort Greely, AK, real time access to the restricted areas. on behalf of by the United States Army Discussion of Comments Alaska (USARAK), over the Battle Area The FAA received two comments to Establishment Date Should Be Effective Complex (BAX) and Combined Arms the SNPRM. An individual did not With VFR Sectional Collective Training Facility (CACTF), in address the proposal however, AOPA requested the activation of the the vicinity of Allen Army Airfield, AK. commented on surrounding military new restricted areas should occur The restricted areas contain hazardous operations areas that are outside the concurrently or after the charting of the activities and will be available for joint scope of this action. AOPAs comments airspace on the Sectional Charts. military use, including active, National focused on two main areas of concern: The FAA concurs with AOPA and Guard and Reserve elements. Letter of Agreement/Procedure (LOA/ will make the new restricted areas DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, October LOP) mitigations for general aviation effective in accordance with guidance to 10, 2019. aircraft and the establishment date the chart on the 56-day cycle, which is FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: should be effective with the VFR October 10, 2019. However, the FAA Kenneth Ready, Airspace Policy and sectional. Having considered the issues has mandated to the using agency the

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