Section 2. Processing

24-2-1. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

  1. Submit warning area proposals to the Service Center OSG at least 8 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 require only routine coordination.
  2. Effective dates must coincide with the 56‐day charting dates published in FAA Order 8260.26.
  3. After circularization and review of all pertinent information, Service Center OSGs must submit SUA proposals recommended for approval to the Rules and Regulations Group, AJV-P2, for final determination and processing in accordance with paragraph 21-5-7.

    TBL 24-2-1

    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; nonrule circular published; circular information copy sent to the Rules and Regulations Group, AJV-P2.

    D+75

    Public comment period ends. Service Center OSG initiates review of all pertinent information received.

    D+105

    All pertinent information reviewed by the Service Center OSG; proposal determination made in accordance with paragraph 21-5-5. Submit approval recommendation to the Rules and Regulations Group, AJV-P2, in accordance with paragraph 21-5-7.

    D+165

    Service Center OSG recommendation and all pertinent information reviewed by the Rules and Regulations Group, AJV-P2. FAA final determination made. If approved, NFDD input drafted, coordinated and submitted to Aeronautical Information Services, AJV-A, for publication (at least 58 days prior to effective date).

24-2-2. EXECUTIVE ORDER 10854 COORDINATION

In accordance with Executive Order 10854, all warning area proposals (except changes to using/controlling agencies, and minor corrections) must be coordinated with the Departments of State and Defense. This coordination will be accomplished by the Airspace Rules and Regulations Team, AJV-P21; (see Chapter 2, FIG 2-2-1, of this order).

24-2-3. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW

The designation of warning areas is considered an advisory action that is not subject to environmental review.