E8-17619. 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 August 1, 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 August 1, 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 25, 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, 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
07/10/08	CT	DANIELSON	DANIELSON	8/6791	VOR-A, AMDT 6B.
07/10/08	FL	FORT LAUDERDALE	FORT LAUDERDALE/HOLLYWOOD INTL	8/6793	RNAV (GPS) RWY 13, ORIG-A.
07/10/08	NY	ROCHESTER	GREATER ROCHESTER INTL	8/6804	ILS OR LOC RWY 4, AMDT 18.
07/10/08	CT	WINDSOR LOCKS	BRADLEY INTL	8/6807	VOR OR TACAN RWY 33, ORIG-B.
07/10/08	VA	RICHMOND/ASHLAND	HANOVER COUNTY MUNI	8/6823	VOR RWY 16, AMDT 2.
07/11/08	NH	PORTSMOUTH	PORTSMOUTH INTERNATIONAL AT PEASE	8/7037	ILS OR LOC RWY 34, AMDT 2.
07/11/08	VA	MARTINSVILLE	BLUE RIDGE	8/7042	TAKEOFF MINS AND OBSTACLE DP, AMDT 2.
07/11/08	VA	MARTINSVILLE	BLUE RIDGE	8/7043	RNAV (GPS) RWY 30, AMDT 1.
07/11/08	MN	WILLMAR	WILLMAR MUNI—JOHN L RICE FIELD	8/7083	RNAV (GPS) RWY 13, ORIG.
07/11/08	MN	ST. PAUL	ST PAUL DOWNTOWN HOLMAN FLD	8/7119	ILS OR LOC RWY 32, AMDT 4A.
07/11/08	MN	ST. PAUL	ST PAUL DOWNTOWN HOLMAN FLD	8/7120	ILS RWY 14, ORIG-A.
07/11/08	MN	ST. PAUL	ST PAUL DOWNTOWN HOLMAN FLD	8/7121	COPTER ILS RWY 32, ORIG.
07/11/08	OH	JACKSON	JAMES A. RHODES	8/7131	RNAV (GPS) RWY 1, AMDT 1.
07/11/08	OH	JACKSON	JAMES A. RHODES	8/7132	RNAV (GPS) RWY 19, AMDT 1.
07/11/08	OH	JACKSON	JAMES A. RHODES	8/7133	VOR/DME A, AMDT 2
07/11/08.	AK	NOME	NOME	8/7169	ILS OR LOC/DME Y RWY 28, AMDT 3.
07/11/08	AK	NOME	NOME	8/7170	ILS OR LOC/DME Z RWY 28, AMDT 3.
07/11/08	NE	LEXINGTON	JIM KELLY FIELD	8/7183	RNAV (GPS) RWY 14, AMDT 1.
07/12/08	MI	OSCODA	OSCODA-WURTSMITH	8/7241	ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 24, AMDT 2.
07/12/08	MI	FLINT	BISHOP INTL	8/7242	RNAV (GPS) RWY 9, ORIG.
07/12/08	MI	FLINT	BISHOP INTL	8/7243	RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, ORIG.
07/12/08	PA	PITTSBURGH	PITTSBURGH INTL	8/7266	RNAV (GPS) RWY 14, AMDT 3.
07/13/08	NE	GRANT	GRANT MUNI	8/7318	NDB RWY 15, AMDT 3.
07/13/08	NE	GRANT	GRANT MUNI	8/7319	NDB RWY 33, AMDT 3.
07/13/08	NE	GRANT	GRANT MUNI	8/7320	VOR/DME RWY 15, ORIG.
07/14/08	NC	WADESBORO	ANSON COUNTY	8/7439	RNAV (GPS) RWY 16, ORIG.
07/14/08	OK	TULSA	TULSA INTL	8/7489	RNAV (GPS) RWY 36L, ORIG.
07/14/08	OK	BUFFALO	BUFFALO MUNI	8/7490	NDB A, AMDT 2A.
07/14/08	OK	BUFFALO	BUFFALO MUNI	8/7491	RNAV (GPS) RWY 17, ORIG.
07/16/08	AK	YAKUTAT	YAKUTAT	8/7878	RNAV (GPS) RWY 29, AMDT 2.
07/16/08	OR	NORTH BEND	SOUTHWEST OREGON RGNL	8/7879	TAKEOFF MINS AND OBSTACLE DP, AMDT 4.
07/16/08	KS	FORT LEAVENWORTH	SHERMAN AAF	8/7885	RNAV (GPS) RWY 15, ORIG.
07/16/08	KS	FORT LEAVENWORTH	SHERMAN AAF	8/7888	VOR/DME A, ORIG-A.
07/16/08	KS	FORT LEAVENWORTH	SHERMAN AAF	8/7889	RNAV (GPS) RWY 33, ORIG.
07/16/08	KS	FORT LEAVENWORTH	SHERMAN AAF	8/7890	NDB RWY 33, AMDT 4.
07/21/08	FL	ORLANDO	ORLANDO INTL	8/8597	RNAV (GPS) RWY 17L, ORIG-A.
07/21/08	FL	ORLANDO	ORLANDO INTL	8/8598	ILS OR LOC RWY 17L, ORIG-A.
07/21/08	CA	SAN DIEGO/EL CAJON	GILLESPIE FIELD	8/8677	LOC-D, AMDT 10A.
05/31/08	MT	GREAT FALLS	GREAT FALLS INTL	8/9063	NDB RWY 34, AMDT 16A THIS NOTAM PUBLISHED IN TL 08-15 IS HEREBY RESCINDED.
05/31/08	IN	RICHMOND	RICHMOND MUNI	8/9127	VOR OR GPS RWY 6, AMDT 11A. THIS NOTAM PUBLISHED IN TL 08-15 IS HEREBY RESCINDED IN ITS ENTIRETY.