Chapter 22. Prohibited Areas

Section 2. Processing

22-2-1. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

Submit prohibited area proposals to the Service Center OSG at least 10 months prior to the desired effective date (see paragraph 21-3-3 for proposal content). The following schedule is an estimate of the minimum time needed to process proposals that are non-controversial, without significant aeronautical impact, and only require routine coordination.
NOTE-

Proposals that are complex, controversial, or require extensive environmental analysis could need additional processing time beyond that shown in TBL 22-2-1.
Prohibited area effective dates must coincide with the 56-day charting dates published in FAA Order 8260.26.

After the notice of proposed rulemaking comment period ends and review of all pertinent information, Service Center OSGs must submit SUA proposals recommended for approval to the the Rules and Regulations Group, AJV-P2, for final determination and processing in accordance with paragraph 21-5-7.

Calendar Days	Action
D	Proposal received by ATO Service Center OSG.
D+30	Proposal reviewed by Service Center OSG; processing requirements initiated in accordance with paragraph 21-5-2; proposal request sent to the Rules and Regulations Group, AJV-P2, to begin Rulemaking Process.
D+95	Proposal request reviewed by the Rules and Regulations Group, AJV-P2; NPRM drafted, coordinated, and submitted to the Federal Register for publication.
D+105	NPRM published in Federal Register. Public comment period begins.
D+150	Public comment period ends. Service Center OSG initiates review of all pertinent information received.
D+180	All pertinent information reviewed by the Service Center OSG; proposal determination made in accordance with paragraph 21-5-5. Submit approval recommendations to the Rules and Regulations Group, AJV-P2, in accordance with paragraph 21-5-7.
D+240	Service Center OSG recommendations and all pertinent information reviewed by the Rules and Regulations Group, AJV-P2. FAA final determination made. If approved, rule drafted, coordinated and submitted to the Federal Register for publication.
D+250	Rule published in Federal Register (at least 58 days prior to effective date).