2020-20627. Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments  

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    AGENCY:

    Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

    ACTION:

    Final rule.

    SUMMARY:

    This rule establishes, amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) 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 September 18, 2020. 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 September 18, 2020.

    ADDRESSES:

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

    For Examination

    1. U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Ops-M30, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Bldg., Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.Start Printed Page 58261

    2. The FAA Air Traffic Organization Service Area in which the affected airport is located;

    3. The office of Aeronautical Navigation Products, 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, email fedreg.legal@nara.gov or go to: https://www.archives.gov/​federal-register/​cfr/​ibr-locations.html.

    Availability

    All SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs are available online free of charge. Visit the National Flight Data Center at nfdc.faa.gov to register. Additionally, individual SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and ODP copies may be obtained from the FAA Air Traffic Organization Service Area in which the affected airport is located.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Thomas J. Nichols, Flight Procedures and Airspace Group, Flight Technologies and Procedures Division, Flight Standards Service, Federal Aviation Administration. Mailing Address: FAA Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, Flight Procedures and Airspace Group, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., Registry Bldg. 29, Room 104, Oklahoma City, OK 73169. Telephone: (405) 954-4164.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    This rule amends Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 97 (14 CFR part 97), by establishing, amending, suspending, or removes SIAPS, Takeoff Minimums and/or ODPS. The complete regulatory 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, their complex nature, and the need for a special format make publication in the Federal Register expensive and impractical. Further, airmen do not use the regulatory text of the SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums or ODPs, but instead 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, Takeoff Minimums and ODP listed on FAA form documents is unnecessary. This amendment provides the affected CFR sections and specifies the types of SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums and ODPs with their applicable effective dates. This amendment also identifies the airport and its location, the procedure, and the amendment number.

    Availability and Summary of Material Incorporated by Reference

    The material incorporated by reference is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section.

    The material incorporated by reference describes SIAPS, Takeoff Minimums and/or ODPS as identified in the amendatory language for part 97 of this final rule.

    The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 97 is effective upon publication of each separate SIAP, Takeoff Minimums and ODP as Amended 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 that 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 procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are impracticable and contrary to the public interest and, where applicable, under 5 U.S.C 553(d), good cause exists for making some SIAPs effective in less than 30 days.

    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.

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    List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 97

    • Air Traffic Control
    • Airports
    • Incorporation by reference
    • Navigation (Air)
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on September 4, 2020.

    Wade Terrell,

    Aviation Safety Manager, Flight Procedures & Airspace Group Flight Technologies and Procedures Division.

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    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 removing Standard Instrument Approach Procedures and/or Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures effective at 0901 UTC on the dates specified, as follows:

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    PART 97—STANDARD INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES

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

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

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    2. Part 97 is amended to read as follows:

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    Effective 8 October 2020

    Sheridan, IN, Sheridan, RNAV (GPS) RWY 5, Orig-C

    Sheridan, IN, Sheridan, RNAV (GPS) RWY 23, Orig-C

    Biddeford, ME, Biddeford Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 6, Orig-A

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    Ash Flat, AR, KCVK, RNAV (GPS) RWY 22, Orig-B

    Bridgeport, CT, KBDR, RNAV (GPS) RWY 29, Amdt 2A

    Dalton, GA, Dalton Muni, ILS OR LOC RWY 14, Amdt 1B

    Jeffersonville, IN, KJVY, ILS OR LOC RWY 18, Amdt 4B

    Shreveport, LA, Shreveport Rgnl, RADAR-1, Amdt 6A

    Fort Meade(Odenton), MD, KFME, RNAV (GPS) RWY 10, Amdt 1B

    Fort Meade(Odenton), MD, KFME, RNAV (GPS) RWY 28, Amdt 1B

    Hagerstown, MD, KHGR, VOR RWY 9, Amdt 7BStart Printed Page 58262

    Windom, MN, Windom Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 17, Amdt 1A

    Windom, MN, Windom Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 35, Amdt 1A

    Mount Airy, NC, Mount Airy/Surry County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Amdt 1A

    Somerville, NJ, KSMQ, RNAV (GPS) RWY 12, Orig-C

    Somerville, NJ, KSMQ, RNAV (GPS) RWY 30, Amdt 2A

    New York, NY, KJFK, ILS OR LOC RWY 13L, ILS RWY 13L (CAT II), Amdt 18C

    Providence, RI, Theodore Francis Green State, ILS OR LOC RWY 23, ILS RWY 23 (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 23 (SA CAT II), Amdt 8A

    Kelso, WA, Southwest Washington Rgnl, KELSO TWO GRAPHIC DP Ashland, WI, KASX, RNAV (GPS) RWY 2, Amdt 1C

    Elkins, WV, KEKN, RNAV (GPS)-A, Orig-B

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    [FR Doc. 2020-20627 Filed 9-17-20; 8:45 am]

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Document Information

Effective Date:
9/18/2020
Published:
09/18/2020
Department:
Federal Aviation Administration
Entry Type:
Rule
Action:
Final rule.
Document Number:
2020-20627
Dates:
This rule is effective September 18, 2020. The compliance date for each SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums, and ODP is specified in the amendatory provisions.
Pages:
58260-58262 (3 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Docket No. 31330 Amdt. No. 3921
Topics:
Air traffic control, Airports, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air)
PDF File:
2020-20627.Pdf
Supporting Documents:
» Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments
» Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments
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» Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: National Flight Data Center Web Portal
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CFR: (1)
14 CFR 97