[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 83 (Monday, May 3, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 23413]
[FR Doc No: 2021-09165]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-4520-DR; Docket ID FEMA-2021-0001]

Wisconsin; Amendment No. 4 to Notice of a Major Disaster
Declaration

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration
for the State of Wisconsin (FEMA-4520-DR), dated April 4, 2020, and
related determinations.

DATES: This amendment was issued March 11, 2021.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dean Webster, Office of Response and
Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW,
Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of a major disaster declaration
for the State of Wisconsin is hereby amended to include Individual
Assistance limited to COVID-19 Funeral Assistance under Other Needs
Assistance for those areas determined to have been adversely affected
by the event declared a major disaster by the President in his
declaration of April 4, 2020.

    Individual Assistance limited to COVID-19 Funeral Assistance
under Other Needs Assistance for all areas in the State of Wisconsin
(already designated for Individual Assistance, limited to the Crisis
Counseling Program and emergency protective measures [Category B]
not authorized under other Federal statutes, including direct
Federal assistance).

(The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA)
are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community
Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling;
97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment
Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance Grant; 97.048,
Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households In
Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049, Presidentially
Declared Disaster Assistance--Disaster Housing Operations for
Individuals and Households; 97.050 Presidentially Declared Disaster
Assistance to Individuals and Households--Other Needs; 97.036,
Disaster Grants--Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared
Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant.)

Robert J. Fenton,
Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Administrator, Federal
Emergency Management Agency.
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 194 (Tuesday, October 10, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 46898-46900]
[FR Doc No: 2017-21794]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Docket No. FAA-2016-8927; Airspace Docket No. 15-ANM-24]

Establishment of Restricted Area R-2603; Fort Carson, CO

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes restricted area R-2603 within the
existing Fort Carson, CO, Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site (PCMS), near
Trinidad, CO. The U.S. Army requires additional restricted airspace
because the restricted area ranges at Fort Carson are not large enough
to meet all training requirements. R-2603 will provide increased
ground-to-air, air-to-ground, and air-to-air battle space to increase
training capacity and relieve training congestion at Fort Carson.

DATES:
    Effective date: 0901 UTC, December 7, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenneth Ready, 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 establishes the restricted area airspace at Fort Carson, CO, to
accommodate essential Army training requirements and ensure the safety
of aircraft otherwise permitted to overfly the location established for
Army training.

History

    The FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) (81 FR 62847,

September 13, 2016), Docket No. FAA-2016-8927, to establish restricted
area R-2603 to support hazardous training activities conducted within
the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site (PCMS), a military training site for
Fort Carson.
    Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. Two comments
were received, one from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
(AOPA) and one supporting the establishment of the airspace to support
military training.

Discussion of Comments

    In their response to the NPRM, AOPA raised several substantive
issues. AOPA contended the proposed airspace design would have a
negative impact on general aviation aircraft highlighting four main
areas of concern: Impacts to Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) aircraft;
impacts to Visual Flight Rules (VFR) aircraft; charting the restricted
area; and times of use. Having considered the issues provided by AOPA,
the FAA offers the following responses.

Impacts to Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Aircraft

    AOPA is concerned with two airways (V-81 and V-169) being effected
by the establishment of R-2603. The two airways are within the
restricted area boundary from the surface to 10,000 feet MSL. AOPA
stated general aviation aircraft must routinely operate IFR at lower
altitudes to stay out of icing and due to performance limitations and
requiring an aircraft to fly several thousand more feet than is
currently required, staying above R-2603's ceiling, could impact
general aviation's ability to transit these airways when the restricted
area is active. Additionally, AOPA is concerned with feeder route for
the Perry Stokes Airport (TAD) RNAV (GPS) RWY 21 instrument approach.
    The FAA recognizes the impact to general aviation aircraft and has
modified the proposal to minimize the impact to allow complete access
to V-169. Additionally, should aircraft encounter icing conditions that
would require them to descend to altitudes encompassed by the proposed
restricted area, Denver ARTCC would coordinate with the Using Agency
and those altitudes would be released.
    The FAA recognizes the RNAV (GPS) RWY 21 instrument approach into
TAD airport from BLOOM initial approach fix would be unusable when the
restricted area is activated. However, RADIO initial approach fix is
unencumbered by the restricted area less than 10 NMs away. An aircraft
can initiate the approach from this fix or be vectored to intercept the
radial inbound from RADIO with minimal impact to general aviation
aircraft.

Impacts to Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Aircraft

    AOPA stated pilots flying under VFR routinely follow prominent
railroads and highways to get to their destination. US Route 350 and a
parallel railroad proceed from TAD to La Junta Municipal Airport (LHX).
Following this route would keep a pilot clear of the restricted area;
however, the western boundary point is uncomfortably close for many
pilots to utilize this route without proceeding unnecessarily north of
the road and tracks.
    The FAA has determined that only the most northwest point of the
proposed restricted area is close to US Route 350. The closest point
for this momentary instance is .12 NM from US 350 and .20 NM from the
railroad tracks. VFR aircraft flying over either of these reference
points would be clear of the proposed restricted area's closest point.
Beyond this point, the distance from the proposed restricted area
increases rapidly in both directions. Aircraft utilizing these ground
reference points would have a clear boundary identifying they are clear
of the restricted area. As long as the aircraft remain over the highway
or train tracks, the restricted airspace will not be violated.

Charting of the Restricted Area

    AOPA requested the activation of the new restricted area should
occur concurrently or after the charting of the airspace on the Denver
and Wichita Sectional Charts. Additionally, the FAA should make the
effective date of restricted area airspace coincide with the sectional
chart cycle so that pilots have the latest information and a graphical
depiction of the change. Lastly, the instrument approach procedures to
airports in proximity to R-2603 should be updated to graphically depict
the new restricted area to increase situational awareness for
instrument pilots. Similar to the Pinon Canyon Military Operations Area
(MOA) being charted on the procedures into LHX, the restricted area and
MOA should be added to TAD's approach and departure procedures.
    The FAA concurs with AOPA and will make the new restricted area
effective in accordance with guidance to chart on a 56-day cycle, which
is December 7, 2017. However, the FAA has mandated to the proponent
that it will not be utilized until the Wichita and Denver VFR
sectionals are updated January 4, 2018. Lastly, the FAA will ensure the
approach and departure procedures are updated.

Times of Use

    AOPA stated, as part of the Colorado Airspace Initiative, the Pinon
Canyon MOA (within which R-2306 will be located) had its boundaries
modified in December 1999. The airspace circular for the modification
(Air Traffic Division Letter to Airmen No. 98-03; Study No. 98-ANM-001-
NR) stated the MOA ``would not be scheduled for use between 10:00 p.m.
and 7:00 a.m. local.'' The Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS)
states Pinon Canyon MOA's utilization is ``low'' and that in 2012 had
only eight days of activation. AOPA is concerned the proponent's
intention may be to activate the existing MOA whenever the restricted
area is in use. This issue is not addressed in the FEIS or in the NPRM.
The NPRM for the restricted area states, ``the area would be required
to support approximately five training cycles per year with the longest
duration of each cycle being approximately four to five weeks,'' AOPA
believes the previous statements made in the Letter to Airmen to limit
utilization of the MOA may not be honored. AOPA commented that the
proponent should continue the overnight embargo on the MOA's
utilization and should only activate the MOA when it is explicitly
needed to support operations. According to the comment, activating the
MOA continuously for five weeks would not be responsible management of
the airspace and would have a considerable impact on civil aviation in
the area.
    The FAA has changed the times of use of Pinon Canyon MOA to
``Intermittent by NOTAM 0700 to 2200, daily.'' This change ensures the
December 1999 amendment is followed as stated in the circular.
Additionally, the restricted area time of designation has been amended
to ``By NOTAM 24 Hours in Advance.''

Differences From the NPRM

    Subsequent to publication of the NPRM, it was requested by the FAA
charting team to change the order of the lat./long. coordinates to a
clockwise direction vice a counter clockwise direction for ease of
charting. Additionally, in response to a comment from AOPA, the FAA
identified a geographic lat./long. coordinate which was relocated to
ensure ample separation from airway V-169. The following restricted
area update is incorporated in this action.
    The geographic lat./long. coordinates are reversed for a clockwise
listing of lat./long. coordinates. Additionally, the

geographic lat./long. coordinate for the point located in the northeast
corner of R-2603 has been relocated, so as to not impact use of the
airway.

The Rule

    The FAA is amending Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 73 to establish a new restricted area R-2603 at the Pinon Canyon
Maneuver Site, near Trinidad, CO. The FAA is also incorporating the
restricted area updates noted in the Differences from the NPRM section.
The FAA is taking this action to ensure realistic Army training which
provides increased ground-to-air, air-to-ground, and air-to-air battle
space to increase training capacity and relieve training congestion at
Fort Carson. The changes from what was proposed in the NPRM are as
follows:
    R-2603: The geographic coordinate proposed as ``lat. 37[deg]38'33''
N., long. 103[deg]35'11'' W.'' in the boundaries description is deleted
and replaced by a point identified as ``lat. 37[deg]38'28'' N., long.
103[deg]42'40'' W.'' The legal description of R-2603 was changed from a
counter clockwise direction to a clockwise direction.

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 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 this action of establishing restricted
area R-2603 within the existing Fort Carson, CO, Pinon Canyon Maneuver
Site (PCMS), near Trinidad, CO, 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. The purpose of
creating and utilizing the Restricted Area (RA) is to allow for
increased ground-to-air, air-to-ground, and air-to-air battle space to
increase training capacity and relieve training congestion at Fort
Carson. The FAA, after conducting an independent review and evaluation
of the United States Army's Final Environmental Impact Statement of the
Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site Training and Operations (EIS) and Record of
Decision (ROD) for Restricted Area R-2603 at Fort Carson, CO, has
determined that the Army's EIS and its supporting documentation
adequately assesses and discloses the environmental impacts of the
Proposed Action including evaluation of the establishment of airspace
for restricted airspace area R-2603. In March 2013, the Army
Environmental Command and Fort Carson released the EIS regarding the
Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site (PCMS) Training and Operations located in
Colorado. On May 1, 2015, the Army issued their ROD. The Army prepared
its EIS and ROD in compliance with NEPA and Army-specific environmental
regulations (32 CFR part 651).
    Based on the evaluation for potential environmental impact in the
Army's EIS, the FAA, as the Cooperating Agency for the Army's proposed
action, concluded that adoption of the Army's EIS evaluating the
proposed establishment of R-2603 is authorized in accordance with 40
CFR 1506.3, Adoption. Accordingly, FAA adopts the Army's EIS and takes
full responsibility for the scope and content that address the FAA's
airspace establishment action.

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

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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.  73.26  [Amended]

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2. Section 73.26 is amended as follows:
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R-2603 Fort Carson, CO [New]

    Boundaries: Beginning lat. 37[deg]22'30'' N., long.
104[deg]04'47'' W.; to lat. 37[deg]32'27'' N., long. 104[deg]06'32''
W.; to lat. 37[deg]32'27'' N., long. 104[deg]02'15'' W.; to lat.
37[deg]33'21'' N., long. 103[deg]57'55'' W.; to lat. 37[deg]35'59''
N., long. 103[deg]57'50'' W.; to lat. 37[deg]35'57'' N., long.
103[deg]54'40'' W.; to lat. 37[deg]38'10'' N., long. 103[deg]48'47''
W.; to lat. 37[deg]38'32'' N., long. 103[deg]48'43'' W.; to lat.
37[deg]38'28'' N., long. 103[deg]42'40'' W.; to lat. 37[deg]32'46''
N., long. 103[deg]42'46'' W.; to lat. 37[deg]21'10'' N., long.
103[deg]54'41'' W.; to lat. 37[deg]21'15'' N., long. 104[deg]02'35''
W.; thence to the point of beginning.
    Designated altitudes: Surface to but not including 10,000 feet
Mean Sea Level (MSL).
    Time of designation: By NOTAM 24 hours in advance.
    Controlling agency: FAA, Denver ARTCC.
    Using agency: Commander, U.S. Army, Fort Carson, CO.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 3, 2017.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Acting Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
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