Rules and Regulations. Final rule

Agency: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT
Action: Final rule
Citation: FR Doc. 2011-27361 · Docket No. 30809; Amdt. No. 3449 · 14 CFR 97

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 October 25, 2011. 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 October 25, 2011.

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 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 14, 2011. Ray Towles, Deputy 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: 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, MLS, MLS/DME, MLS/RNAV; § 97.31 RADAR SIAPs; § 97.33 RNAV SIAPs; and § 97.35 COPTER SIAPs, Identified as follows: * * Effective Upon Publication §§ 97.23, 97.25, 97.27, 97.29, 97.31, 97.33 and 97.35 [Amended] AIRAC Date State City Airport FDC No. FDC Date Subject 17-Nov-11 AZ Phoenix Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl 1/0068 9/23/11 This NOTAM, published in TL 11-23, is hereby rescinded in its entirety. 17-Nov-11 GQ Agana Guam Intl 1/0544 9/29/11 This NOTAM, published in TL 11-23, is hereby rescinded in its entirety. 17-Nov-11 GQ Agana Guam Intl 1/0545 9/29/11 This NOTAM, published in TL 11-23, is hereby rescinded in its entirety. 17-Nov-11 GQ Agana Guam Intl 1/0546 9/29/11 This NOTAM, published in TL 11-23, is hereby rescinded in its entirety. 17-Nov-11 GQ Agana Guam Intl 1/0547 9/29/11 This NOTAM, published in TL 11-23, is hereby rescinded in its entirety. 17-Nov-11 CA Los Angeles Los Angeles Intl 1/0228 10/4/11 RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 6R, Orig. 17-Nov-11 CA Los Angeles Los Angeles Intl 1/0229 10/4/11 RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 7L, Orig. 17-Nov-11 CA Los Angeles Los Angeles Intl 1/0231 10/4/11 RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 24R, Orig. 17-Nov-11 CA Los Angeles Los Angeles Intl 1/0233 10/4/11 RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 7R, Orig. 17-Nov-11 CA Los Angeles Los Angeles Intl 1/0234 10/4/11 RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 6L, Orig. 17-Nov-11 ID Boise Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Fld 1/0239 8/9/11 RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 28R, Orig-A. 17-Nov-11 ID Boise Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Fld 1/0240 8/9/11 RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 10L, Orig-A. 17-Nov-11 ID Boise Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Fld 1/0242 8/9/11 RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 10R, Orig-A. 17-Nov-11 ID Boise Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Fld 1/0243 8/9/11 RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 28L, Orig-A. 17-Nov-11 ID Hailey Friedman Memorial 1/0586 9/23/11 RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 31, Amdt 1A. 17-Nov-11 AZ Tucson Tucson Intl 1/0831 10/4/11 RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 29R, Orig. 17-Nov-11 AZ Tucson Tucson Intl 1/0832 10/4/11 RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 11L, Orig. 17-Nov-11 PA Zelienople Zelienople Muni 1/2717 10/6/11 RNAV (GPS) RWY 35, Orig-C. 17-Nov-11 MT Butte Bert Mooney 1/3061 9/26/11 ILS Y RWY 15, Amdt 7. 17-Nov-11 OH Chillicothe Ross County 1/3080 10/6/11 Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 3. 17-Nov-11 OH Chillicothe Ross County 1/3081 10/6/11 RNAV (GPS) RWY 23, Orig-A. 17-Nov-11 FL Ocala Ocala Intl-Jim Taylor Field 1/3325 10/6/11 RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Amdt 2. 17-Nov-11 VA Norfolk Norfolk Intl 1/3530 10/6/11 ILS OR LOC RWY 5, Amdt 25. 17-Nov-11 OR Eugene Mahlon Sweet Field 1/3644 9/28/11 RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 16L, Orig. 17-Nov-11 IL Effingham Effingham County Memorial 1/4102 10/4/11 VOR RWY 1, Amdt 10. 17-Nov-11 IL Effingham Effingham County Memorial 1/4103 10/4/11 RNAV (GPS) RWY 1, Orig. 17-Nov-11 IL Effingham Effingham County Memorial 1/4104 10/4/11 Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 5. 17-Nov-11 IL Effingham Effingham County Memorial 1/4107 10/4/11 LOC RWY 29, Amdt 1C. 17-Nov-11 MI Lansing Capital Region Intl 1/4472 10/6/11 ILS OR LOC RWY 28L, Amdt 26A. 17-Nov-11 TX Uvalde Garner Field 1/4475 10/6/11 RNAV (GPS) RWY 33, Orig. 17-Nov-11 GA Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl 1/4513 10/6/11 ILS OR LOC RWY 27L, Amdt 16A; ILS RWY 27L (CAT II), Amdt 16A. 17-Nov-11 NC Goldsboro Goldsboro-Wayne Muni 1/4568 10/4/11 Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 1. 17-Nov-11 ME Presque Isle Northern Maine Rgnl Arpt At Presque Isle 1/4664 10/4/11 Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 4. 17-Nov-11 NE Columbus Columbus Muni 1/7813 9/19/11 VOR RWY 14, Amdt B. 17-Nov-11 NE Columbus Columbus Muni 1/7814 9/19/11 VOR RWY 32, Amdt 14A. 17-Nov-11 NE Columbus Columbus Muni 1/7815 9/19/11 VOR/DME RWY 32, Amdt 3. 17-Nov-11 NE Columbus Columbus Muni 1/7816 9/19/11 LOC/DME RWY 14, Amdt 8A. 17-Nov-11 NE Columbus Columbus Muni 1/7817 9/19/11 RNAV (GPS) RWY 14, Orig-A. 17-Nov-11 MO Kansas City Charles B. Wheeler Downtown 1/8566 9/19/11 ILS OR LOC RWY 19, Amdt 22. 17-Nov-11 IA Dubuque Dubuque Rgnl 1/9888 9/23/11 VOR RWY 36, Amdt 6A. [FR Doc. 2011-27361 Filed 10-24-11; 8:45 am]