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21-3-1. GENERAL
This section describes the requirements for SUA
proposals submitted to the FAA. SUA proposals
must be based on a specific airspace requirement. The
need for the proposed airspace must be definitive and
sufficient grounds must be provided to justify any
resultant imposition on nonparticipating aircraft
and/or to afford priority to the SUA user. Before
proposing the establishment of new SUA, proponents shall consider the use of existing SUA, or the
modification of an existing area, to conduct their
mission.
21-3-2. CLASSIFIED INFORMATION
Do not include classified information in the proposal
package. If any information required by this section
is classified, the regional military representative
should contact the service area office to discuss the
handling of that information.
21-3-3. PROPOSAL CONTENT
SUA proposal packages shall contain the following
information, as applicable:
a. Proponent's Transmittal Letter. Summarize the
proposal and provide a point of contact for further
information.
b. Area Description. Using the guidelines in
Section 1 and
Section 2 of this
chapter, describe the proposed area as follows:
1. Title. State type of area (restricted area,
warning area, etc.). For MOA proposals, include
proposed name of the MOA.
2. Boundaries. A description of the proposed
area's perimeter and any subdivisions (see
paragraph 21-2-2).
NOTE-
All geographic coordinates shall be based on the current
North American Datum (see paragraph
21-1-16).
3. Altitudes. State the floor and ceiling of the
proposed area (see paragraph
21-2-3).
4. Times of use. State the times of use to be
published for the area as determined in paragraph
21-2-4. Include an estimate of the expected
area usage in number of hours per day and days per
year. In cases where the unit plans to use the airspace
during different blocks of time each day, but actual
clock times may vary within the charted "times of
use," describe those planned operations to provide as
accurate a picture as possible of the projected daily
use of the airspace.
5. Controlling agency. State the FAA or military
ATC facility to be assigned as controlling agency for
the proposed SUA.
NOTE-
A controlling agency is not designated for prohibited
areas, alert areas, or controlled firing areas.
6. Using agency. State the organization to be
designated as using agency for the airspace. Specify
military service, unit or organization, and location.
For non-military using agencies, specify the
organization name and location.
c. Airspace Statement of Need and Justification.
1. Describe the purpose and need for the
proposed airspace. Sufficient justification must be
provided to support approval of the airspace.
Additionally, any known or anticipated aeronautical
impact on other airspace users must be addressed,
including measures proposed, if any, to lessen the
impact.
(a) For new SUA areas, explain why the
requirement cannot be met by using existing SUA
or by modifying an existing area. List SUA areas
within a reasonable distance that were considered
and explain why each area is not acceptable.
(b) For proposals to increase the dimensions
or times of use of an existing area, explain the need
for the increase.
2. State whether the area will be available for
joint use. Provide justification for non-joint use
areas.
d. Air Traffic Control Assigned Airspace
(ATCAA). State whether or not an ATCAA will be
requested to support the proposed SUA. If yes,
describe ATCAA dimensions and times of use.
NOTE-
ATCAA information is requested in the proposal solely to
assist the FAA in evaluating the overall aeronautical
impact of the SUA proposal. Requests to establish an
ATCAA are coordinated directly with the ATC facility
having jurisdiction over the airspace and are handled
separately from the SUA proposal process.
e. Activities. List all activities to be conducted
in the proposed SUA. Include the following
information:
1. For areas that will contain aircraft operations:
(a) The number and types of aircraft that will
normally use the area.
(b) A listing of the specific activities and the
maximum altitudes required for each type of activity
planned.
(c) State whether supersonic flight will be
conducted.
(d) A chart depicting the location and the
representative pattern of firing and/or ordnance
delivery runs and weapons impact areas (if
applicable).
2. For areas to contain surface-to-surface or
surface-to-air weapons firing:
(a) Type weapon(s) to be fired.
(b) Maximum altitude required for each
weapon listed.
(c) A chart of the proposed area depicting
firing points, impact areas, firing fans and safety
buffers for each type weapon used.
f. Environmental and land use information.
1. Furnish the name, organization, and mailing
address of the person to whom comments on
environmental and land use aspects of the proposal
may be sent.
2. Proposals to establish SUA with a floor
below 1200 feet AGL where there is underlying
private or public use land, must include a statement
that the proponent agrees to provide reasonable and
timely aerial access to such land. Where applicable,
describe provisions to be used to accommodate such
access.
3. Proposals to designate the surface as the floor
of a prohibited or restricted area shall include a
statement explaining how the proponent will exercise
control of the underlying surface (i.e., by ownership,
lease, or agreement with the property owner). Do not
submit a copy of the deed, lease, or control
agreement.
NOTE-
Restricted areas that were designated with the surface as
the floor prior to December 1, 1967, are exempt from the
"own, lease, or control" requirement. The exemption
status remains valid until amendment actions are taken
which would expand the dimensions or times of use, or
change the designated purpose of the area.
g. Communications and Radar.
1. If known, state whether radar and/or radio
communications will be used to monitor the airspace.
Identify the facility or agency that will provide radio
and/or radar monitoring, e.g., range control, military
radar unit (MRU), airborne radar unit (ARU), Fleet
Area Control and Surveillance Facility (FACSFAC).
2. If a military ATC facility will be designated
as the controlling agency for the airspace, indicate
whether area status information and traffic advisories
will be provided to nonparticipating pilots. If
applicable, provide a VHF frequency to be depicted
on aeronautical charts.
h. Safety Considerations. Include an explanation of the following items, if applicable:
1. Measures taken to ensure containment of the
activity within the proposed area.
2. Procedures for handling malfunctions.
3. Ordnance trajectory envelopes.
4. When an aircraft activity could measurably
affect the safety of persons or property on the surface,
the proponent shall demonstrate that provisions have
been made for their protection.
i. Coordination Summary. List ATC facilities,
military units, and/or other organizations contacted
in developing the proposal.
j. Area Chart. Submit an original sectional
aeronautical chart depicting the boundaries of the
proposed area and any subdivisions.
k. Environmental Documents. Unless provided
separately, submit applicable environmental documents. If the environmental analysis is incomplete,
indicate the status and estimated completion date.
l. Graphic Notice Information. For temporary
MOA or temporary restricted area proposals, include
the graphic notice information required by paragraph 21-1-15, above.
m. Other. Include any other information that
should be considered by the FAA in making its
determination on the proposal.
21-3-4. ABBREVIATED PROPOSALS
a. For certain SUA proposals, it is not necessary
to include in the proposal package all of the items
specified in paragraph
21-3-3, above. Proponents
should consult with the service area office to
determine if an abbreviated proposal may be
submitted. Abbreviated proposals may be considered
for:
1. Amendments of existing SUA to:
(a) Change the controlling or using agency.
(b) Reduce the dimensions or times of use.
(c) Subdivide or revoke the airspace.
(d) Make minor editorial corrections to the
legal description.
2. Recurring proposals for temporary airspace
(e.g., annual exercises such as Quick Force, Pecos
Thunder, etc.) provided the location is the same and
activities are similar to previous exercises.
3. Renewal of an existing CFA.
b. The service area office may specify the contents
of the abbreviated proposal. Suggested items include,
as applicable:
1. The type, purpose, and reason(s) for the
action.
2. The specific changes to be made in the area's
legal description.
3. For recurring temporary MOAs or CFAs,
written confirmation that the activities, times,
altitudes, safety precautions, etc., are to be the same
as for a previously approved area.
4. The proposed effective date.
5. A summary of proposal coordination
accomplished.
6. Environmental documentation, or written
re-evaluation/updates of environmental documents
used to support a previous temporary MOA.
7. For proposals to revoke SUA provide the
reason for the action and requested effective date.
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