E9-26949. Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments

AGENCY:

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION:

Final Rule.

SUMMARY:

This 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 November 12, 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 November 12, 2009.

ADDRESSES:

Availability of matters 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 and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs are available online free of charge. Visit http://www.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 Divisions, 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 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 97 (14 CFR part 97), by establishing, amending, suspending, or revoking SIAPS, Takeoff Minimums and/or ODPS. The complete regulators description of each SIAP and its associated Takeoff Minimums or ODP for an identified airport is listed on FAA form documents which are incorporated by reference in this amendment under 5 U.S.C. 552(a), 1 CFR part 51, and 14 CFR part 97.20. The applicable FAA Forms are FAA Forms 8260-3, 8260-4, 8260-5, 8260-15A, and 8260-15B when required by an entry on 8260-15A.

The large number of SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, in addition to their complex nature and the need for a special format make publication in the Federal Register expensive and impractical. Furthermore, airmen do not use the regulatory text of the SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums or ODPs, but instead refer to their depiction on charts printed by publishers of aeronautical materials. The advantages of incorporation by reference are realized and publication of the complete description of ach SIAP, Takeoff Minimums and ODP listed on FAA forms is unnecessary. This amendment provides the affected CFR sections and specifies the types of SIAPs and the effective dates of the, associated Takeoff Minimums and ODPs. 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, Takeoff Minimums and ODP as contained in the transmittal. Some SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and textual ODP amendments may have been issued previously by the FAA in a Flight Data Center (FDC) Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) as an emergency action of immediate flight safety relating directly to published aeronautical charts. The circumstances which created the need for some SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and ODP amendments may require making them effective in less than 30 days. For the remaining SIAPS and Takeoff Minimums and ODPS, an effective date at least 30 days after publication is provided.

Further, the SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPS contained in this amendment are based on the criteria contained in the U.S. Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS). In developing these SIAPS and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, the TERPS criteria were applied to the conditions existing or anticipated at the affected airports. Because of the close and immediate relationship between these SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, and safety in air commerce, I find that notice and public procedures before adopting these SIAPS, Takeoff Minimums and ODPs are impracticable and contrary to the public interest and, where applicable, that good cause exists for making some 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)

John M. Allen,

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 establishing, amending, suspending, or revoking Standard Instrument Approach Procedures and/or Takeoff Minimums and/or Obstacle Departure Procedures effective at 0902 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:

Effective 17 Dec 2009

Galena, AK, Edward G. Pitka, Sr, ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 25, Amdt 1A, CANCELLED

Hope, AR, Hope Muni, NDB RWY 16, Amdt 5

Hope, AR, Hope Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig

Twentynine Palms, CA, Twentynine Palms, RNAV (GPS) RWY 26, Amdt 1A

Savannah, GA, Savannah/Hilton Head Intl, VOR/DME OR TACAN RWY 1, Orig-C

Fort Dodge, IA, Fort Dodge Rgnl, ILS OR LOC RWY 6, Amdt 7

Fort Dodge, IA, Fort Dodge Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 6, Amdt 1

Fort Dodge, IA, Fort Dodge Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 12, Amdt 1

Fort Dodge, IA, Fort Dodge Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 24, Amdt 1

Fort Dodge, IA, Fort Dodge Rgnl, RNAV (GPG) RWY 30, Amdt 1

Fort Dodge, IA, Fort Dodge Rgnl, Takeoff and Minimum Obstacle DP, Amdt 1

Red Oak, IA, Red Oak Muni, GPS RWY 5, Orig, CANCELLED

Red Oak, IA, Red Oak Muni, GPS RWY 17, Orig, CANCELLED

Red Oak, IA, Red Oak Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 5, Orig

Red Oak, IA, Red Oak Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 17, Orig

Mc Comb, MS, Mc Comb/Pike County/John E Lewis Field, ILS OR LOC RWY 15, Amdt 1

Havre, MT, Havre City-County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 8, Orig

Havre, MT, Havre City-County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 26, Orig

Havre, MT, Havre City-County, VOR RWY 8, Amdt 7

Havre, MT, Havre City-County, VOR RWY 26, Amdt 9

Havre, MT, Havre City-County, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 3

Hudson, NY, Columbia County, GPS RWY 3, Amdt 1A, CANCELLED

Hudson, NY, Columbia County, GPS RWY 21, Orig-B, CANCELLED

Hudson, NY, Columbia County, NDB-A, Amdt 4

Hudson, NY, Columbia County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 3, Orig

Hudson, NY, Columbia County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 21, Orig

Ogdensburg, NY, Ogdensburg Intl, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 1

Oklahoma City, OK, Clarence E Paige Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 17R, Amdt 2

Oklahoma City, OK, Clarence E Paige Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 35L Amdt 2

Oklahoma City, OK, Clarence E Paige Muni, VOR-B, Amdt 3

Lancaster, PA, Lancaster, ILS OR LOC RWY 8, Amdt 1

Lancaster, PA, Lancaster, RNAV (GPS) RWY 8, Amdt 2

Lancaster, PA, Lancaster, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 1

Lancaster, PA, Lancaster, VOR RWY 8, Amdt 21

Lancaster, PA, Lancaster, VOR/DME RWY 8, Amdt 6

Selinsgrove, PA, Penn Valley, RNAV (GPS)-B, Orig-A, CANCELLED

Selinsgrove, PA, Penn Valley, RNAV (GPS) RWY 17, Orig

Selinsgrove, PA, Penn Valley, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 3

Selinsgrove, PA, Penn Valley, VOR-A, Amdt 7

Lancaster, SC, Lancaster County-McWhirter Field, NDB RWY 24, Amdt 5

Lancaster, SC, Lancaster County-McWhirter Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 6, Amdt 1

Lancaster, SC, Lancaster County-McWhirter Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 24, Amdt 1

Lancaster, SC, Lancaster County-McWhirter Field, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 1

Lancaster, SC, Lancaster County-McWhirter Field, VOR/DME-A, Amdt 1

Pickens, SC, Pickens County, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig

Beaumont/Port Arthur, TX, Southeast Texas Rgnl, GPS RWY 12, Orig-A, CANCELLED

Beaumont/Port Arthur, TX, Southeast Texas Rgnl, GPS RWY 16, Orig-A, CANCELLED

Beaumont/Port Arthur, TX, Southeast Texas Rgnl, GPS RWY 30, Orig, CANCELLED

Beaumont/Port Arthur, TX, Southeast Texas Rgnl, GPS RWY 34, Orig-C, CANCELLED

Beaumont/Port Arthur, TX, Southeast Texas Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 12, Orig

Beaumont/Port Arthur, TX, Southeast Texas Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 16, Orig

Beaumont/Port Arthur, TX, Southeast Texas Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 30, Orig

Beaumont/Port Arthur, TX, Southeast Texas Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 34, Orig

Beaumont/Port Arthur, TX, Southeast Texas Rgnl, RADAR-1, Amdt 8, CANCELLED

Fort Hood/Killeen, TX, Robert Gray AAF, COPTER VOR RWY 33, Amdt 2

Fort Hood/Killeen, TX, Robert Gray AAF, ILS OR LOC RWY 15, Amdt 6

Fort Hood/Killeen, TX, Robert Gray AAF, ILS OR LOC RWY 33, Amdt 1

Fort Hood/Killeen, TX, Robert Gray AAF, NDB RWY 15, Amdt 6

Fort Hood/Killeen, TX, Robert Gray AAF, RNAV (GPS) RWY 15, Amdt 1

Fort Hood/Killeen, TX, Robert Gray AAF, RNAV (GPS) RWY 33, Amdt 1

Fort Hood/Killeen, TX, Robert Gray AAF, VOR-A, Amdt 2

Fort Hood/Killeen, TX, Robert Gray AAF, VOR/DME RWY 15, Amdt 3

Georgetown, TX, Georgetown Muni, GPS RWY 11, Orig, CANCELLED

Georgetown, TX, Georgetown Muni, GPS RWY 18, Orig, CANCELLED

Georgetown, TX, Georgetown Muni, GPS RWY 29, Orig, CANCELLED

Georgetown, TX, Georgetown Muni, GPS RWY 36, Orig, CANCELLED

Georgetown, TX, Georgetown Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 11, Orig

Georgetown, TX, Georgetown Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Orig

Georgetown, TX, Georgetown Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 29, Orig

Georgetown, TX, Georgetown Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, Orig

Georgetown, TX, Georgetown Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig

Killeen, TX, Skylark Field, ILS OR LOC RWY 1, Amdt 3

Killeen, TX, Skylark Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 1, Orig

Killeen, TX, Skylark Field, VOR-A, Amdt 4

Lampasas, TX, Lampasas, RNAV (GPS) RWY 34, Orig

Lampasas, TX, Lampasas, VOR-A, Amdt 4

Lampasas, TX, Lampasas, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig

Llano, TX, Llano Muni, GPS RWY 17, Amdt 1, CANCELLED

Llano, TX, Llano Muni, GPS RWY 35, Amdt 1A, CANCELLED

Llano, TX, Llano Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 17, Orig

Llano, TX, Llano Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 35, Orig

Llano, TX, Llano Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig

Odessa, TX, Odessa-Schlemeyer Field, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 2

Renton, WA, Renton Muni, NDB RWY 16, Amdt 6

Renton, WA, Renton Muni, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 16, Amdt 3

Renton, WA, Renton Muni, RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 16, Amdt 1

Renton, WA, Renton Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 7

Wenatchee, WA, Pangborn Memorial, VOR/DME-A, Amdt 8

Wenatchee, WA, Pangborn Memorial, VOR/DME-C, Amdt 4

Wenatchee, WA, Pangborn Memorial, VOR OR GPS-B, Amdt 4, CANCELLED

Sheboygan, WI, Sheboygan County Memorial, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 1

Pinedale, WY, Pinedale/Ralph Wenz Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 11, Amdt 1

Pinedale, WY, Pinedale/Ralph Wenz Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 29, Amdt 1