Section 2. Processing
- 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.
NOTE-
Proposals that are complex or controversial could require significantly longer processing time than that shown in TBL 24-2-1.
- Effective dates must coincide with the 56-day charting dates published in FAA Order 8260.26.
- 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.
Calendar Days |
Action |
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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). |
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).
The designation of warning areas is considered an advisory action that is not subject to environmental review.
REFERENCE-
FAA Order 1050.1, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures.