E9-327. Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments

AGENCY:

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION:

Final rule.

SUMMARY:

This rule establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.

DATES:

This rule is effective January 22, 2009. The compliance date for each SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums, and ODP is specified in the amendatory provisions.

The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of January 22, 2009.

ADDRESSES:

Availability of matter incorporated by reference in the amendment is as follows:

For Examination-

1. FAA Rules Docket, FAA Headquarters Building, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591;

2. The FAA Regional Office of the region in which the affected airport is located;

3. The National Flight Procedures Office, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73169, or

4. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/​federal_​register/​code_​of_​federal_​regulations/​ibr_​locations.html.

Availability-All SIAPs are available online free of charge. Visit nfdc.faa.gov to register. Additionally, individual SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and ODP copies may be obtained from:

1. FAA Public Inquiry Center (APA-200), FAA Headquarters Building, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; or

2. The FAA Regional Office of the region in which the affected airport is located.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Harry J. Hodges, Flight Procedure Standards Branch (AFS-420) Flight Technologies and Programs Division, Flight Standards Service, Federal Aviation Administration, Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125) telephone: [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

This rule amends Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, part 97 (14 CFR part 97) by amending the referenced SIAPs. The complete regulatory description of each SIAP is listed on the appropriate FAA Form 8260, as modified by the National Flight Data Center (FDC)/Permanent Notice to Airmen (P-NOTAM), and is incorporated by reference in the amendment under 5 U.S.C. 552(a), 1 CFR part 51, and § 97.20 of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

The large number of SIAPs, their complex nature, and the need for a special format make their verbatim publication in the Federal Register expensive and impractical. Further, airmen do not use the regulatory text of the SIAPs, but refer to their graphic depiction on charts printed by publishers of aeronautical materials. Thus, the advantages of incorporation by reference are realized and publication of the complete description of each SIAP contained in FAA form documents is unnecessary. This amendment provides the affected CFR sections and specifies the types of SIAP and the corresponding effective dates. This amendment also identifies the airport and its location, the procedure and the amendment number.

The Rule

This amendment to 14 CFR part 97 is effective upon publication of each separate SIAP as amended in the transmittal. For safety and timeliness of change considerations, this amendment incorporates only specific changes contained for each SIAP as modified by FDC/P-NOTAMs.

The SIAPs, as modified by FDC P-NOTAM, and contained in this amendment are based on the criteria contained in the U.S. Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS). In developing these changes to SIAPs, the TERPS criteria were applied only to specific conditions existing at the affected airports. All SIAP amendments in this rule have been previously issued by the FAA in a FDC NOTAM as an emergency action of immediate flight safety relating directly to published aeronautical charts. The circumstances which created the need for all these SIAP amendments requires making them effective in less than 30 days.

Because of the close and immediate relationship between these SIAPs and safety in air commerce, I find that notice and public procedure before adopting these SIAPs are impracticable and contrary to the public interest and, where applicable, that good cause exists for making these SIAPs effective in less than 30 days.

Conclusion

The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. It, therefore—(1) Is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a “significant rule” under DOT regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. For the same reason, the FAA certifies that this amendment will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 97

• Air Traffic Control
• Airports
• Incorporation by reference, and Navigation (Air)

Issued in Washington, DC, on December 26, 2008.

John M. Allen,

Deputy Director, Flight Standards Service.

Adoption of the Amendment

Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, Title 14, Code of Federal regulations, part 97, 14 CFR part 97, is amended by amending Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, effective at 0901 UTC on the dates specified, as follows:

PART 97—STANDARD INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES

1. The authority citation for part 97 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40106, 40113, 40114, 40120, 44502, 44514, 44701, 44719, 44721-44722.

2. Part 97 is amended to read as follows:

By amending: § 97.23 VOR, VOR/DME, VOR or TACAN, and VOR/DME or TACAN; § 97.25 LOC, LOC/DME, LDA, LDA/DME, SDF, SDF/DME; § 97.27 NDB, NDB/DME; § 97.29 ILS, ILS/DME, ISMLS, MLS/DME, MLS/RNAV; § 97.31 RADAR SIAPs; § 97.33 RNAV SIAPs; and § 97.35 COPTER SIAPs, Identified as follows:

* * * EFFECTIVE UPON PUBLICATION

FDC date	State	City	Airport	FDC No.	Subject
12/15/08	FM	KOSRAE ISLAND	KOSRAE	8/4085	TKOF MINS AND OBSTACLE DP, ORIG
12/15/08	FM	KOSRAE ISLAND	KOSRAE	8/4086	NDB/DME-A, ORIG-A
12/15/08	FM	KOSRAE ISLAND	KOSRAE	8/4087	RNAV (GPS) RWY 23, ORIG-A
12/15/08	FM	KOSRAE ISLAND	KOSRAE	8/4088	RNAV (GPS) RWY 5, ORIG-A
12/15/08	MH	MAJURO ATOLL	MARSHALL ISLANDS INTL	8/4089	RNAV (GPS) RWY 7, ORIG-A
12/15/08	MH	MAJURO ATOLL	MARSHALL ISLANDS INTL	8/4093	RNAV (GPS) RWY 25, ORIG-A
12/15/08	MH	MAJURO ATOLL	MARSHALL ISLANDS INTL	8/4095	NDB RWY 25, ORIG-A
12/15/08	MH	MAJURO ATOLL	MARSHALL ISLANDS INTL	8/4096	NDB RWY 7, ORIG-A
12/15/08	IN	MADISON	MADISON MUNI	8/4113	RNAV (GPS) RWY 3, AMDT 1
12/15/08	CQ	ROTA ISLAND	ROTA INTERNATIONAL	8/4189	TKOF MINS AND OBSTACLE DP, AMDT 1
12/15/08	CQ	ROTA ISLAND	ROTA INTERNATIONAL	8/4190	NDB RWY 9, AMDT 3A
12/15/08	CQ	ROTA ISLAND	ROTA INTERNATIONAL	8/4193	GPS RWY 9, ORIG-B
12/15/08	CQ	ROTA ISLAND	ROTA INTERNATIONAL	8/4194	GPS RWY 27, ORIG-B
12/15/08	CQ	ROTA ISLAND	ROTA INTERNATIONAL	8/4197	NDB RWY 27, AMDT 3B
12/16/08	CO	GUNNISON	GUNNISON-CRESTED BUTTE REGIONAL	8/4291	ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 6, AMDT 4
12/16/08	MP	SAIPAN ISLAND	FRANCISCO C. ADA/SAIPAN INTL	8/4297	ILS/DME RWY 7, AMDT 5
12/16/08	MP	SAIPAN ISLAND	FRANCISCO C. ADA/SAIPAN INTL	8/4298	NDB/DME RWY 7, AMDT 3
12/16/08	MP	SAIPAN ISLAND	FRANCISCO C. ADA/SAIPAN INTL	8/4299	TKOF MINS AND OBSTACLE DP, ORIG
12/16/08	MP	SAIPAN ISLAND	FRANCISCO C. ADA/SAIPAN INTL	8/4300	GPS RWY 7, ORIG-A
12/16/08	MP	SAIPAN ISLAND	FRANCISCO C. ADA/SAIPAN INTL	8/4301	GPS RWY 25, AMDT 1A
12/16/08	MP	SAIPAN ISLAND	FRANCISCO C. ADA/SAIPAN INTL	8/4302	NDB/DME RWY 25, AMDT 2
12/16/08	MP	SAIPAN ISLAND	FRANCISCO C. ADA/SAIPAN INTL	8/4303	NDB RWY 7, AMDT 4
12/16/08	GU	AGANA	GUAM INTL	8/4323	NDB/DME RWY 24R, ORIG-A
12/16/08	GU	AGANA	GUAM INTL	8/4324	VOR-A, ORIG-C
12/16/08	GU	AGANA	GUAM INTL	8/4325	VOR/DME OR TACAN RWY 6L, ORIG-C
12/16/08	GU	AGANA	GUAM INTL	8/4326	RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 6R, ORIG
12/16/08	GU	AGANA	GUAM INTL	8/4328	RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 6L, AMDT 1
12/16/08	GU	AGANA	GUAM INTL	8/4329	RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 24R, AMDT 1
12/16/08	GU	AGANA	GUAM INTL	8/4330	RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 6R, AMDT 1
12/16/08	GU	AGANA	GUAM INTL	8/4331	RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 24R, ORIG
12/16/08	GU	AGANA	GUAM INTL	8/4332	RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 24L, ORIG-A
12/16/08	GU	AGANA	GUAM INTL	8/4333	ILS OR LOC RWY 6R, ORIG-A
12/16/08	GU	AGANA	GUAM INTL	8/4334	RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 6L, ORIG-A
12/16/08	GU	AGANA	GUAM INTL	8/4335	ILS OR LOC RWY 6L, AMDT 3C
12/16/08	GU	AGANA	GUAM INTL	8/4338	TKOF MINS AND OBSTACLE DP, ORIG
12/16/08	GU	AGANA	GUAM INTL	8/4339	TACAN RWY 24R, ORIG-A
12/16/08	GU	AGANA	GUAM INTL	8/4340	RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 24L, AMDT 1
12/17/08	CO	DENVER	DENVER INTERNATIONAL	8/4536	ILS RWY 7, AMDT 2
12/18/08	CO	PUEBLO	PUEBLO MEMORIAL	8/4717	ILS RWY 26R, AMDT 13A
12/18/08	CO	PUEBLO	PUEBLO MEMORIAL	8/4718	GPS RWY 17, ORIG-A
12/18/08	CO	PUEBLO	PUEBLO MEMORIAL	8/4719	VOR OR TACAN RWY 26R, AMDT 27
12/18/08	CO	PUEBLO	PUEBLO MEMORIAL	8/4720	ILS RWY 8L, AMDT 22B
12/18/08	CA	SANTA MARIA	SANTA MARIA PUB/CAPT G ALLAN HANCOCK FLD	8/4721	RNAV (GPS) RWY 12, ORIG
12/18/08	CA	SANTA MARIA	SANTA MARIA PUB/CAPT G ALLAN HANCOCK FLD	8/4722	VOR RWY 12, AMDT 14
12/18/08	CA	SANTA MARIA	SANTA MARIA PUB/CAPT G ALLAN HANCOCK FLD	8/4723	LOC/DME BC A, AMDT 10B
12/18/08	CO	PUEBLO	PUEBLO MEMORIAL	8/4724	RNAV (GPS) RWY 26R, AMDT 1A
12/19/08	CO	DURANGO	DURANGO-LA PLATA COUNTY	8/4932	VOR/DME RWY 2, AMDT 4B
12/24/08	AK	HOOPER BAY	HOOPER BAY	8/5207	TKOF MINS AND OBSTACLE DP, ORIG
12/24/08	AK	HOOPER BAY	HOOPER BAY	8/5208	RNAV (GPS) RWY 31, ORIG-A
12/24/08	AK	HOOPER BAY	HOOPER BAY	8/5209	VOR/DME RWY 31, ORIG-A.
12/23/08	WA	SEATTLE	SEATTLE-TACOMA INTL	8/5273	RNAV (GPS) RWY 16C, AMDT 1
12/23/08	WA	SEATTLE	SEATTLE-TACOMA INTL	8/5274	VOR/DME RWY 16L/C, AMDT 14
12/23/08	WA	SEATTLE	SEATTLE-TACOMA INTL	8/5275	RNAV (GPS) RWY 34R, AMDT 1
12/23/08	WA	SEATTLE	SEATTLE-TACOMA INTL	8/5276	RNAV (GPS) RWY 34L, ORIG
12/23/08	WA	SEATTLE	SEATTLE-TACOMA INTL	8/5277	RNAV (GPS) RWY 34C, AMDT 1
12/23/08	WA	SEATTLE	SEATTLE-TACOMA INTL	8/5278	RNAV (GPS) RWY 16R, ORIG
12/23/08	WA	SEATTLE	SEATTLE-TACOMA INTL	8/5279	ILS OR LOC RWY 34R, AMDT 1
12/23/08	WA	SEATTLE	SEATTLE-TACOMA INTL	8/5280	RNAV (GPS) RWY 16L, AMDT 2
12/23/08	WA	SEATTLE	SEATTLE-TACOMA INTL	8/5283	ILS OR LOC RWY 34C, AMDT 2 * * * ILS RWY 34C, (CAT II), AMDT 2
12/23/08	WA	SEATTLE	SEATTLE-TACOMA INTL	8/5284	VOR/DME RWY 34C, AMDT 1
12/23/08	WA	SEATTLE	SEATTLE-TACOMA INTL	8/5285	ILS OR LOC RWY 16R, ORIG * * * ILS RWY 16R, (CAT II), ORIG * * * ILS RWY 16R, (CAT III), ORIG
12/23/08	MS	GULFPORT	GULFPORT-BILOXI INTL	8/5290	RADAR-1, AMDT 6
12/23/08	MS	GULFPORT	GULFPORT-BILOXI INTL	8/5291	VOR/DME OR TACAN RWY 32, AMDT 4
12/23/08	MS	GULFPORT	GULFPORT-BILOXI INTL	8/5293	VOR RWY 32, AMDT 21
12/23/08	MS	GULFPORT	GULFPORT-BILOXI INTL	8/5294	ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 32, AMDT 4
12/23/08	MS	GULFPORT	GULFPORT-BILOXI INTL	8/5295	RNAV (GPS) RWY 32, ORIG
10/24/08	NE	ALLIANCE	ALLIANCE MUNI	8/6004	RNAV (GPS) RWY 30, ORIG-A
10/24/08	NE	ALLIANCE	ALLIANCE MUNI	8/6015	LOC/DME RWY 30, ORIG-A
10/24/08	NE	GRANT	GRANT MUNI	8/6020	VOR/DME RWY 15, ORIG-A