E9-4496. 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 March 11, 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 March 11, 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 each 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)

Issued in Washington, DC on February 20, 2009.

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 12 MAR 2009

Wrangell, AK, Wrangell, GPS-A, Orig, CANCELLED

Parkersburg, WV, Mid-Ohio Valley Regional, RNAV (GPS) RWY 3, Amdt 1

Parkersburg, WV, Mid-Ohio Valley Regional, RNAV (GPS) RWY 21, Amdt 1

Parkersburg, WV, Mid-Ohio Valley Regional, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 3, Orig, CANCELLED

Parkersburg, WV, Mid-Ohio Valley Regional, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 21, Orig, CANCELLED

Parkersburg, WV, Mid-Ohio Valley Regional, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 2

Parkersburg, WV, Mid-Ohio Valley Regional, VOR RWY 21, Amdt 17

Effective 09 APR 2009

Courtland, AL, Lawrence County, GPS RWY 13, Orig, CANCELLED

Courtland, AL, Lawrence County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 13, Orig

Courtland, AL, Lawrence County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 31, Orig

Courtland, AL, Lawrence County, Takeoff and Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig

Tuskegee, AL, Moton Field Muni, Takeoff and Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig

Cedartown, GA, Polk County Airport-Cornelius Moore Field, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig

West Milford, NJ, Greenwood Lake, VOR RWY 6, Orig, CANCELLED

South Bethlehem, NY, South Albany, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig

Columbus, OH, Darby Dan, NDB-A, Orig, CANCELLED

Lancaster, PA, Lancaster, RNAV (GPS) RWY 8, Amdt 1A

Lafayette, TN, Lafayette Muni, NDB RWY 19, Amdt 3

Lafayette, TN, Lafayette Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 19, Orig

Lafayette, TN, Lafayette Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig

Lawrenceburg, TN, Lawrenceburg-Lawrence County, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig

Warrenton, VA, Warrenton-Fauquier, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig

Effective 07 MAY 2009

Lompoc, CA, Lompoc, RNAV (GPS) RWY 25, Amdt 1

Leesburg, FL, Leesburg Intl, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 3

Plant City, FL, Plant City, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig

Tampa, FL, Tampa Intl, ILS or LOC RWY 18R, Amdt 4A

Carrollton, GA, West Georgia Regional-O V Gray Field, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig

Bunkie, LA, Bunkie Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Orig

Bunkie, LA, Bunkie Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, Orig

Bunkie, LA, Bunkie Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig

Bunkie, LA, Bunkie Muni, VOR/DME-A, Amdt 6

Fryeburg, ME, Eastern Slopes Regional, GPS RWY 32, Orig, CANCELLED

Fryeburg, ME, Eastern Slopes Regional, RNAV (GPS) RWY 32, Orig

Saginaw, MI, Saginaw County H.W. Browne, NDB RWY 27, Orig-A, CANCELLED

Brainerd, MN, Brainerd Lakes Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 34, Orig

Grand Marais, MN, Grand Marais/Cook County, GPS RWY 27, Orig, CANCELLED

Grand Marais, MN, Grand Marais/Cook County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 27, Orig

Grand Rapids, MN, Grand Rapids/Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom Fld, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 4

Helena, MT, Helena Regional, RNAV (GPS) X RWY 27, Amdt 1A

Helena, MT, Helena Regional, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 9, Amdt 1A

Jacksonville, NC, Albert J Ellis, ILS OR LOC RWY 5, Amdt 8A

Taos, NM, Taos Rgnl, NDB RWY 4, Amdt 1A, CANCELLED

Battle Mountain, NV, Battle Mountain, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 3

Battle Mountain, NV, Battle Mountain, VOR/DME RWY 3, Amdt 6

Seneca Falls, NY, Finger Lakes Rgnl, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig

Ada, OK, Ada Muni, GPS RWY 17, Orig-B, CANCELLED

Ada, OK, Ada Muni, GPS RWY 35, Orig-C, CANCELLED

Ada, OK, Ada Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 17, Orig

Ada, OK, Ada Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 35, Orig

Ada, OK, Ada Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 3

Corry, PA, Corry-Lawrence, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig

McAllen, TX, McAllen Miller Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 31, Amdt 1A

Wallops Island, VA, Wallops Flight Facility, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig

Seattle, WA, Boeing Field/King County Intl, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 13R, Orig-C

Seattle, WA, Boeing Field/King County Intl, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 13R, Orig-B

Monroe, WI, Monroe Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 2