E8-16528. 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 July 23, 2008. 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 July 23, 2008.

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 DOT Regulatory 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 July 11, 2008.

James J. Ballough,

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:

§§ 97.23, 97.25, 97.27, 97.29, 97.31, 97.33, and 97.35

[Amended]

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
07/02/08	CA	Salinas	Salinas Muni	8/4752	ILS OR LOC Rwy 31, Amdt 5B.
06/27/08	UT	Salt Lake City	Salt Lake City Intl	8/4753	RNAV (GPS) Rwy 17, Orig.
06/27/08	UT	Salt Lake City	Salt Lake City Intl	8/4754	VOR/DME Rwy 34R, Amdt 9.
06/27/08	MA	Hyannis	Barnstable Muni-Boardman/Polando Field	8/4859	Takeoff Minimums and (Obstacle) DP, Amdt 3.
06/27/08	GA	Atlanta	Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl	8/4864	VOR Rwy 27L, Amdt 4B.
06/27/08	MA	Hyannis	Barnstable Muni-Boardman/Polando Field	8/4865	VOR Rwy 6, Amdt 9.
06/30/08	GA	Dalton	Dalton Muni	8/5046	RNAV (GPS) Rwy 14, Orig.
06/30/08	GA	Dalton	Dalton Muni	8/5047	ILS OR LOC Rwy 14, Orig.
06/30/08	VA	Danville	Danville Regional	8/5129	VOR Rwy 2, Amdt 13.
06/30/08	SC	Myrtle Beach	Myrtle Beach Intl	8/5130	ILS OR LOC Rwy 18, Amdt 1G.
06/30/08	PA	Johnstown	John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County	8/5138	VOR/DME Rwy 23, Amdt 1.
06/30/08	PA	Johnstown	John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County	8/5139	VOR Rwy 23, Amdt 7.
07/01/08	WV	Clarksburg	North Central West Virginia	8/5239	ILS Rwy 21, Amdt 1.
07/01/08	FL	Titusville	Arthur Dunn Airpark	8/5288	Takeoff Minimums and (Obstacle) DP, Amdt 1.
07/01/08	AK	Egegik	Egegik	8/5335	RNAV (GPS) Rwy 12, Amdt 1.
07/01/08	AK	Egegik	Egegik	8/5336	RNAV (GPS) Rwy 30, Amdt 1.
07/01/08	OR	Redmond	Roberts Field	8/5340	RNAV (GPS) Rwy 28, Orig-A.
07/01/08	OR	Medford	Rogue Valley Intl	8/5343	VOR/DME Rwy 14, Amdt 5.
07/01/08	OR	Medford	Rogue Valley Intl	8/5344	VOR/DME C, Amdt 3.
07/01/08	OR	Medford	Rogue Valley Intl	8/5345	LOC/DME BC B, Amdt 6A.
07/01/08	OR	Medford	Rogue Valley Intl	8/5348	RNAV (GPS) D, Orig-A.
07/01/08	MI	Saginaw	Saginaw County H.W. Browne	8/5479	RNAV (GPS) Rwy 9, Orig.
07/02/08	GA	Augusta	Daniel Field	8/5532	NDB OR GPS Rwy 11, Amdt 3.
07/02/08	CA	Petaluma	Petaluma Muni	8/5572	VOR/DME Rwy 29, Orig.
07/09/08	AK	Anaktuvuk Pass	Anaktuvuk Pass	8/5573	RNAV (GPS) A, Orig.
07/09/08	AK	St Michael	St Michael	8/5574	RNAV (GPS) Rwy 2, Orig.
07/02/08	CA	San Diego	San Diego Intl	8/5575	ILS Rwy 9, Amdt 1.
07/02/08	CA	San Diego	San Diego Intl	8/5576	RNAV (GPS) Rwy 9, Orig.
07/09/08	AK	St George	St George	8/5586	RNAV (GPS) B, Orig.
07/09/08	AK	St George	St George	8/5587	RNAV (GPS) D, Orig.
07/03/08	MA	New Bedford	New Bedford Regional	8/5876	ILS Rwy 5, Amdt 25.
07/03/08	CA	Ukiah	Ukiah Muni	8/5916	VOR/DME RNAV OR GPS B, Amdt 4.
07/03/08	CA	Ukiah	Ukiah Muni	8/5917	VOR OR GPS A, Amdt 3.
07/03/08	CA	Ukiah	Ukiah Muni	8/5918	LOC Rwy 15, Amdt 5A.
07/09/08	AK	King Cove	King Cove	8/5921	RNAV (GPS) A, Orig-A.
07/07/08	AR	Little Rock	Adams Field	8/6150	VOR A, Orig-A.
07/07/08	AR	Little Rock	Adams Field	8/6151	ILS OR LOC Rwy 4L, Amdt 25B.
07/07/08	WI	Oshkosh	Wittman Rgnl	8/6190	VOR Rwy 9, Amdt 9.
07/07/08	WI	Oshkosh	Wittman Rgnl	8/6193	RNAV (GPS) Rwy 9, Orig.
07/07/08	CA	Sacramento	Sacramento Intl	8/6194	ILS Rwy 16L, Amdt 1.
07/07/08	CA	Sacramento	Sacramento Intl	8/6195	RNAV (GPS) Rwy 34R, Orig-B.
07/07/08	CA	Sacramento	Sacramento Intl	8/6196	RNAV (GPS) Rwy 16L, Orig-B.
07/07/08	CA	Sacramento	Sacramento Intl	8/6197	RNAV (GPS) Rwy 16R, Orig-C.
07/07/08	CA	Sacramento	Sacramento Intl	8/6201	ILS Rwy 16R, Amdt 14A...ILS Rwy 16R (CAT II), Amdt 14A...ILS Rwy 16R (CAT III), Amdt 14A.
07/07/08	NE	Grand Island	Central Nebraska Regional	8/6211	ILS OR LOC Rwy 35, Amdt 9C.
07/07/08	CA	Livermore	Livermore Muni	8/6221	GPS Rwy 25R, Orig-A.
07/02/08	CO	Denver	Centennial	8/6226	NDB Rwy 35R, Amdt 10A.
07/02/08	CO	Denver	Centennial	8/6227	ILS Rwy 35R, Amdt 8A.
07/01/08	DE	Wilmington	New Castle	8/6228	ILS OR LOC Rwy 1, Amdt 21.
07/07/08	NV	Reno	Reno/Stead	8/6231	Take-Off Minimums And (Obstacle) Departure Procedures, Amdt 3.
07/09/08	AK	Anchorage	Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl	8/6232	ILS OR LOC/DME Rwy 7R, Orig.
07/09/08	AK	Anchorage	Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl	8/6233	ILS Rwy 14, Amdt 4.
07/09/08	AK	Anchorage	Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl	8/6234	RNAV (GPS) Rwy 14, Amdt 1.
07/09/08	AK	Anchorage	Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl	8/6235	ILS OR LOC/DME Rwy 7L, Orig.
07/09/08	AK	Anchorage	Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl	8/6236	VOR Rwy 7R, Amdt 13.
07/03/08	AL	Headland	Headland Muni	8/6282	RNAV (GPS) Rwy 27, Orig.
07/03/08	IA	Ames	Ames Muni	8/6314	RNAV (GPS) Rwy 13, Orig-A.
07/03/08	TX	Houston	George Bush Intercontinental/Houston	8/6315	ILS OR LOC Rwy 9, Amdt 7A.
07/03/08	WV	Summersville	Summersville	8/6323	GPS Rwy 4, Amdt 2.
07/03/08	NV	Las Vegas	Mc Carran Intl	8/6362	ILS Rwy 25L, Amdt 3A.
07/03/08	NV	Las Vegas	Mc Carran Intl	8/6363	ILS OR LOC Rwy 25R, Amdt 16H.
07/03/08	LA	Shreveport	Shreveport Downtown	8/6536	RNAV (GPS) Rwy 14, Orig.
07/07/08	KS	Wellington	Wellington Muni	8/6699	VOR/DME Rwy 17, Amdt 2.
05/31/08	MI	Saginaw	Saginaw County H.W. Browne	8/9533	RNAV (GPS) Rwy 9, Orig. This Notam Published In Tl08-15 Is Hereby Rescinded In Its' Entirety.
05/31/08	NY	Albany	Albany Intl	8/9706	RNAV (GPS) Rwy 19, Orig. This Notam Published In Tl08-15 Is Hereby Rescinded In Its Entirety.