Rules and Regulations. Final rule

Agency: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT
Action: Final rule
Citation: FR Doc. 04-24256 · Docket No. 30428; Amdt. No. 3108 · 14 CFR 97

Summary

This amendment establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) 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, addition of new obstacles, or changes in 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 1, 2004. The compliance date for each SIAP 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 1, 2004.

Supplementary Information

This amendment to part 97 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 97) establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs). The complete regulatory description of each SIAP is contained in official FAA form documents which are incorporated by reference in this amendment under 5 U.S.C. 552(a), 1 CFR part 51, and § 97.20 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR). The applicable FAA Forms are identified as FAA Forms 8260-3, 8260-4, and 8260-5. Materials incorporated by reference are available for examination or purchase as stated above. 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. The provisions of this amendment state the affected CFR (and FAR) sections, with the types and effective dates of the SIAPs. This amendment also identifies the airport, its location, the procedure identification and the amendment number. The Rule This amendment to part 97 is effective upon publication of each separate SIAP as contained in the transmittal. Some SIAP amendments may have been previously issued by the FAA in a National Flight Data Center (NFDC) 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 amendments may require making them effective in less than 30 days. For the remaining SIAPs, an effective date at least 30 days after publication is provided. Further, the SIAPs contained in this amendment are based on the criteria contained in the U.S. Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS). In developing these SIAPs, 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 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 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 October 22, 2004. James J. Ballough, Director, Flight Standards Service. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, part 97 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 97) is amended by establishing, amending, suspending, or revoking 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: * * * Effective November 25, 2004 Almyra, AR, Almyra Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, Amdt 1 Almyra, AR, Almyra Muni, VOR/DME-A, Amdt 6 Clarksville, AR, Clarksville Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 9, Orig Clarksville, AR, Clarksville Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 27, Orig Clarksville, AR, Clarksville Muni, GPS RWY 9, Orig-A, CANCELLED Clarksville, AR, Clarksville Muni, GPS RWY 27, Orig, CANCELLED Orange, MA, Orange Muni, NDB RWY 1, Orig Westminster, MD, Carroll County Regional/Jack B Poage Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 16, Amdt 1 Cook, MN, Cook Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 31, Orig Cook, MN, Cook Muni, NDB OR GPS RWY 31, Amdt 1B, CANCELLED Wolf Point, MT, L.M. Clayton, NDB RWY 29, Amdt 3 Wolf Point, MT, L.M. Clayton, RNAV (GPS) RWY 11, Orig Wolf Point, MT, L.M. Clayton, RNAV (GPS) RWY 29, Orig Penn Yan, NY, Penn Yan, RNAV (GPS) RWY 1, Amdt 1 Cleveland, OH, Cleveland-Hopkins Intl, ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 24R, Amdt 3; ILS RWY 24R (CAT II), Amdt 3; ILS RWY 24R (CAT III), Amdt 3 Cleveland, OH, Cleveland-Hopkins Intl, ILS OR LOC RWY 24L, Amdt 19 Cleveland, OH, Cleveland-Hopkins Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 6R, Amdt 1 Cleveland, OH, Cleveland-Hopkins Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 24L, Amdt 1 Cleveland, OH, Cleveland-Hopkins Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 24R, Amdt 1 Cleveland, OH, Cleveland-Hopkins Intl, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 6R, Orig, CANCELLED Cleveland, OH, Cleveland-Hopkins Intl, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 24R, Orig, CANCELLED Columbus, OH, Port Columbus Intl, ILS OR LOC RWY 10R, Amdt 8 Oklahoma City, OK, Will Rogers World, RNAV (GPS) RWY 35L, Amdt 2 Washington, PA, Washington County, ILS OR LOC RWY 27, Orig Washington, PA, Washington County, LOC RWY 27, Amdt 1B, CANCELLED Denton, TX, Denton Muni, ILS OR LOC RWY 17, Amdt 8 Provo, UT, Provo Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 13, Orig Provo, UT, Provo Muni, VOR RWY 13, Amdt 3 Provo, UT, Provo Muni, VOR/DME RWY 13, Amdt 1 Provo, UT, Provo Muni, GPS RWY 13, Orig, CANCELLED Christiansted, VI, Henry E Rohlsen, RNAV (GPS) RWY 28, Orig * * * Effective December 23, 2004 Helena/West Helena, AR, Thompson-Robbins, NDB RWY 17, Amdt 5, CANCELLED Hermiston, OR, Hermiston Muni, RNAV (GPS)-B, Orig-A * * * Effective January 20, 2005 Columbus, GA, Columbus Metropolitan, ILS OR LOC RWY 6, Amdt 25 Columbus, GA, Columbus Metropolitan, VOR-A, Amdt 23 Columbus, GA, Columbus Metropolitan, NDB RWY 6, Amdt 28 Columbus, GA, Columbus Metropolitan, VOR/DME RNAV OR GPS RWY 24, Amdt 2A, CANCELLED Columbus, GA, Columbus Metropolitan, RADAR-1, Amdt 9 Columbus, GA, Columbus Metropolitan, RNAV (GPS) RWY 6, Orig Columbus, GA, Columbus Metropolitan, RNAV (GPS) RWY 13, Orig Columbus, GA, Columbus Metropolitan, RNAV (GPS) RWY 24, Orig Wichita, KS, Colonel James Jabara, ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 18, Orig Lake Charles, LA, Chennault Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 15, Orig Lake Charles, LA, Chennault Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 33, Orig Lake Charles, LA, Chennault Intl, ILS OR LOC RWY 15, Amdt 5 Lake Charles, LA, Chennault Intl, NDB RWY 15, Orig Lake Charles, LA, Chennault Intl, VOR RWY 33, Amdt 4 Machias, ME, Machias Valley, RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, Orig-A The FAA published an Amendment in Docket No. 30425, Amdt No. 3106 to Part 97 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (Vol 69, FR No. 199, Pages 61148; dated Friday, October 15, 2004) under Section 97.33 effective November 25, 2004 which is hereby reinstated and will be published effective November 25, 2004: Inyokern, CA, Inyokern, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 2, Orig-A The FAA published an Amendment in Docket No. 30425, Amdt No. 3106 to Part 97 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (Vol 69, FR No. 199, Pages 61148; dated Friday, October 15, 2004) under Section 97.33 effective November 25, 2004 which is hereby rescinded in its entirety: Inyokern, CA, Inyokern, RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 2, Orig-A The FAA published an Amendment in Docket No. 30425, Amdt No. 3106 to Part 97 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (Vol 69, FR No. 199, page 61146; dated October 15, 2004) under section 97.33 effective 25 NOV 2004, which is hereby rescinded: Fargo, ND, Hector Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Orig Fargo, ND, Hector Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, Orig Fargo, ND, Hector Intl, RADAR-1, Amdt 11 [FR Doc. 04-24256 Filed 10-29-04; 8:45 am]