a. FAR, part 73, requires that each using agency prepare an annual utilization report on the use of its restricted areas. Failure to describe accurately the use of a restricted area and fully justify its retention can cause loss or modification of the area. For joint use restricted areas, it is of particular importance to furnish accurate information on the amount of time an area is relinquished to the controlling agency.
b. The using agency of each restricted area will prepare an annual utilization report for the area covering the period from 1 October through 30 September. The report will be compiled from the daily use records. The information required for the report and the suggested format are in figure 7-3. Using agencies will ensure that use of the restricted area is completely and accurately described. Assistance may be requested from the DARR.
c. Utilization reports will be processed as follows:
(1) Each using agency will forward a draft report to the appropriate DARR (see table 6-1) no later than 15 October each year.
(2) The DARR will review the draft report and return to the user with comments within 20 days.
(3) Upon receipt of the DARR comments, the using agency will finalize the report and forward four copies to the DARR no later than 30 November. Additional copies will be forwarded at the same time as follows:
(a) Active Army users will send enough copies through channels so that their MACOM receives one copy.
(b) ARNG users will send enough copies through channels so the National Guard Bureau receives one copy.
(c) USAR users will send enough copies through channels so the U.S. Army Forces Command receives one copy.
(4) The DARR will send two copies of the final report to the DA AT&A manager no later than 31 December.
(5) The DA AT&A manager will--
(a) Review all reports.
(b) Send one copy of each report to the appropriate office in FAA headquarters by 31 January of the next year.
(c) Instruct the DARR to provide one copy of each report to the appropriate FAA region headquarters office.
d. When a report indicates that the restricted area is larger than required to contain the user's activity, the using agency will initiate action to reduce the size of the area to that actually required unless full use of the area is planned within the next reporting period. To the FAA, long-range contingency plans do not justify the establishment or continued designation of a restricted area.
e. If the information provided in the annual utilization report is insufficient to evaluate the use of a restricted area, the FAA may ask the using agency for a supplementary report.
(1) Within 30 days after receiving a request, the using agency will send the additional information to USAASO.
(2) Subject to security classification, USAASO will forward the information to the FAA.
(3) FAA requests for additional information and the information provided as a result of that request will be forwarded through normal channels.