Rules and Regulations. Final rule

Agency: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT
Action: Final rule
Citation: FR Doc. 2012-28990 · Docket No. 30871; Amdt. No. 3506 · 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 December 3, 2012. 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 December 3, 2012.

Supplementary Information

This rule amends Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 97 (14 CFR part 97), by establishing, amending, suspending, or revoking SIAPS, Takeoff Minimums and/or ODPS. The complete regulators 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 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, in addition to their complex nature and the need for a special format make publication in the Federal Register expensive and impractical. Furthermore, airmen do not use the regulatory text of the SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums or ODPs, but instead refer to their depiction on charts printed by publishers of aeronautical materials. The advantages of incorporation by reference are realized and publication of the complete description of each SIAP, Takeoff Minimums and ODP listed on FAA forms is unnecessary. This amendment provides the affected CFR sections and specifies the types of SIAPs and the effective dates of the, associated Takeoff Minimums and ODPs. 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, Takeoff Minimums and ODP as contained 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 which 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 procedures before adopting these SIAPS, Takeoff Minimums and ODPs 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 November 9, 2012. John M. Allen, 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 establishing, amending, suspending, or revoking Standard Instrument Approach Procedures and/or Takeoff Minimums and/or Obstacle Departure Procedures effective at 0902 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 13 December 2012 Pocahontas, AR, Pocahontas Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig Omaha, NE., Eppley Airfield, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 36, Amdt 1A Chamberlain, SD, Chamberlain Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 1 Nashville, TN, Nashville Intl, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 2L, Amdt 1 Nashville, TN, Nashville Intl, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 2R, Amdt 1 Nashville, TN, Nashville Intl, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 31, Amdt 1 * * * Effective 10 January 2013 Cordova, AK, Merle K (Mudhole) Smith, DF-A, LOW ALTITUDE (MAX 150KTS), Amdt 3, CANCELED Cordova, AK, Merle K (Mudhole) Smith, ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 27, Amdt 11 Jacksonville, FL, Jacksonville Intl, RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 8, Amdt 2 Jacksonville, FL, Jacksonville Intl, RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 14, Amdt 2 Jacksonville, FL, Jacksonville Intl, RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 26, Amdt 2 Jacksonville, FL, Jacksonville Intl, RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 32, Amdt 2B Jacksonville, FL, Jacksonville Intl, RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 8, Orig Jacksonville, FL, Jacksonville Intl, RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 14, Orig Jacksonville, FL, Jacksonville Intl, RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 26, Orig Jacksonville, FL, Jacksonville Intl, RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 32, Orig La Belle, FL, La Belle Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 14, Orig-A Orlando, FL, Executive, ILS OR LOC RWY 25, Orig Orlando, FL, Executive, LOC RWY 25, Amdt 1, CANCELED Louisville, KY, Louisville Intl-Standiford Field, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 17L, Orig-A Louisville, KY, Louisville Intl-Standiford Field, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 17R, Orig-A Westfield/Springfield, MA, Barnes Muni, ILS OR LOC RWY 20, Amdt 7 Westfield/Springfield, MA, Barnes Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 20, Amdt 1 Moose Lake, MN, Moose Lake Carlton County, GPS RWY 4, Orig, CANCELED Moose Lake, MN, Moose Lake Carlton County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 4, Orig Indianola, MS, Indianola Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Amdt 2 Indianola, MS, Indianola Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, Amdt 2 Laurel, MS, Hesler-Noble Field, NDB RWY 13, Amdt 8 Laurel, MS, Hesler-Noble Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 13, Amdt 1 Laurel, MS, Hesler-Noble Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 31, Amdt 1 Madison, MS, Bruce Campbell Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 17, Amdt 1 Madison, MS, Bruce Campbell Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 35, Orig Vicksburg, MS, Vicksburg Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 1, Amdt 1 Vicksburg, MS, Vicksburg Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 19, Orig Yazoo City, MS, Yazoo County, GPS RWY 17, Orig, CANCELED Yazoo City, MS, Yazoo County, GPS RWY 35, Orig, CANCELED Yazoo City, MS, Yazoo County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 17, Orig Yazoo City, MS, Yazoo County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 35, Orig Yazoo City, MS, Yazoo County, VOR/DME RWY 17, Orig, CANCELED Yazoo City, MS, Yazoo County, VOR/DME RWY 35, Orig-A, CANCELED Yazoo City, MS, Yazoo County, VOR/DME-B, Orig, CANCELED Sidney, MT, Sidney-Richland Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 5 Wahpeton, ND, Harry Stern, RNAV (GPS) RWY 33, Amdt 1 Albion, NE., Albion Muni, NDB RWY 33, Amdt 2, CANCELED Holdrege, NE., Brewster Field, NDB RWY 18, Amdt 7A, CANCELED Mount Holly, NJ, South Jersey Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 26, Amdt 1 Kingston, NY, Kingston-Ulster, RNAV (GPS) RWY 15, Orig Kingston, NY, Kingston-Ulster, RNAV (GPS) RWY 33, Orig Kingston, NY, Kingston-Ulster, VOR OR GPS-A, Amdt 1A, CANCELED Rome, NY, Griffiss Intl, ILS OR LOC RWY 33, Amdt 2 Rome, NY, Griffiss Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 33, Amdt 2 Corpus Christi, TX, Corpus Christi Intl, LOC RWY 31, Amdt 8 Palacios, TX, Palacios Muni, GPS RWY 13, Orig-A, CANCELED Palacios, TX, Palacios Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 13, Orig Chase City, VA, Chase City Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Amdt 1A Portage, WI, Portage Muni, RNAV (GPS)-A, Orig Portage, WI, Portage Muni, VOR/DME OR GPS-A, Amdt 6, CANCELED Sheboygan, WI, Sheboygan County Memorial, ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 22, Amdt 5 Sheboygan, WI, Sheboygan County Memorial, RNAV (GPS) RWY 4, Amdt 3 Sheboygan, WI, Sheboygan County Memorial, RNAV (GPS) RWY 22, Amdt 3 Sheboygan, WI, Sheboygan County Memorial, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 2 Sheboygan, WI, Sheboygan County Memorial, VOR RWY 22, Amdt 9 [FR Doc. 2012-28990 Filed 11-30-12; 8:45 am]