Rules and Regulations. Final rule

Agency: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT
Action: Final rule
Citation: FR Doc. 2013-08085 · Docket No. 30894; Amdt. No. 3529 · 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 April 10, 2013. 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 April 10, 2013.

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 March 29, 2013. 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 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. §§ 97.23, 97.25, 97.27, 97.29, 97.31, 97.33, 97.35 [Amended] 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 AIRAC Date State City Airport FDC No. FDC Date Subject 2-May-13 TX Waco McGregor Executive 3/2024 03/15/13 RNAV (GPS) RWY 35, Amdt 1 2-May-13 TX Waco McGregor Executive 3/2029 03/15/13 RNAV (GPS) RWY 17, Amdt 1 2-May-13 MA Marshfield Marshfield Muni—George Harlow Field 3/2685 03/12/13 NDB RWY 24, Amdt 2 2-May-13 MA Marshfield Marshfield Muni—George Harlow Field 3/2686 03/12/13 NDB RWY 6, Amdt 4B 2-May-13 PA Altoona Altoona-Blair County 3/2687 03/12/13 ILS OR LOC RWY 21, Amdt 7 2-May-13 PA Altoona Altoona-Blair County 3/2688 03/12/13 RNAV (GPS) RWY 21, Amdt 1 2-May-13 ME Belfast Belfast Muni 3/2773 03/12/13 RNAV (GPS) RWY 15, Orig 2-May-13 ME Belfast Belfast Muni 3/2774 03/12/13 RNAV (GPS) RWY 33, Orig 2-May-13 ME Belfast Belfast Muni 3/2775 03/12/13 NDB RWY 15, Amdt 3A 2-May-13 FL Stuart Witham Field 3/2776 03/12/13 Takeoff Minimums and (Obstacle) DP, Amdt 2A 2-May-13 FL Avon Park Avon Park Executive 3/2780 03/12/13 RNAV (GPS) RWY 5, Orig 2-May-13 FL Avon Park Avon Park Executive 3/2781 03/12/13 RNAV (GPS) RWY 10, Orig 2-May-13 AZ Safford Safford Rgnl 3/2866 03/12/13 RNAV (GPS) RWY 30, Orig 2-May-13 AZ Safford Safford Rgnl 3/2867 03/12/13 RNAV (GPS) RWY 12, Orig-A 2-May-13 WA Seattle Seattle-Tacoma Intl 3/3081 03/12/13 RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 34L, Amdt 1 2-May-13 WA Seattle Seattle-Tacoma Intl 3/3109 03/12/13 ILS OR LOC RWY 34R, Amdt 2 2-May-13 MS Greenwood Greenwood-Leflore 3/3110 03/12/13 RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Amdt 2 2-May-13 CA Watsonville Watsonville Muni 3/3115 03/12/13 RNAV (GPS) RWY 2, Amdt 1 2-May-13 IL Lacon Marshall County 3/3173 03/12/13 VOR RWY 13, Amdt 2A 2-May-13 PA Altoona Altoona-Blair County 3/3234 03/12/13 RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 3, Orig 2-May-13 FL St Petersburg Albert Whitted 3/3246 03/12/13 RNAV (GPS) RWY 7, Amdt 3 2-May-13 MA Boston General Edward Lawrence Logan Intl 3/3850 03/12/13 ILS OR LOC RWY 33L, ILS RWY 33L (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 33L (CAT II), ILS RWY 33L (CAT III), Amdt 5 2-May-13 IL Moline Quad City Intl 3/3905 03/12/13 RNAV (GPS) RWY 9, Amdt 1 2-May-13 IL Moline Quad City Intl 3/3907 03/12/13 RNAV (GPS) RWY 27, Amdt 1 2-May-13 IL Moline Quad City Intl 3/3908 03/12/13 RNAV (GPS) RWY 13, Amdt 1 2-May-13 IL Moline Quad City Intl 3/3909 03/12/13 RNAV (GPS) RWY 31, Amdt 1 2-May-13 MA Taunton Taunton Muni—King Field 3/4303 03/25/13 NDB RWY 30, Amdt 5 2-May-13 MA Taunton Taunton Muni—King Field 3/4304 03/25/13 RNAV (GPS) RWY 30, Orig 2-May-13 GA Cartersville Cartersville 3/4613 03/25/13 RNAV (GPS) RWY 1, Amdt 1 2-May-13 GA Cartersville Cartersville 3/4619 03/25/13 RNAV (GPS) RWY 19, Amdt 1 2-May-13 NC Rockingham Richmond County 3/4648 03/25/13 RNAV (GPS) RWY 32, Orig 2-May-13 WA Seattle Seattle-Tacoma Intl 3/4659 03/25/13 ILS OR LOC RWY 16L, ILS RWY 16L (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 16L (CAT II), ILS RWY 16L (CAT III), Amdt 5 2-May-13 WA Seattle Seattle-Tacoma Intl 3/4660 03/25/13 ILS OR LOC RWY 16R, ILS RWY 16R (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 16R (CAT II), ILS RWY 16R (CAT III), Amdt 2 2-May-13 WA Seattle Seattle-Tacoma Intl 3/4665 03/25/13 ILS OR LOC RWY 34C, ILS RWY 34C (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 34C (SA CAT II) Amdt 3 2-May-13 VA Richmond Richmond Intl 3/4790 03/25/13 VOR RWY 34, Amdt 23A 2-May-13 IL Decatur Decatur 3/5005 03/25/13 ILS OR LOC RWY 6, Amdt 13E 2-May-13 MN Minneapolis Anoka County-Blaine Arpt(Janes Field) 3/5150 03/25/13 RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Orig-B 2-May-13 MN Minneapolis Anoka County-Blaine Arpt(Janes Field) 3/5151 03/25/13 VOR RWY 9, Amdt 12 2-May-13 MN Minneapolis Anoka County-Blaine Arpt(Janes Field) 3/5152 03/25/13 RNAV (GPS) RWY 9, Orig-B 2-May-13 KY Marion Marion-Crittenden County 3/5436 03/25/13 RNAV (GPS) RWY 7, Amdt 1 2-May-13 KY Marion Marion-Crittenden County 3/5437 03/25/13 RNAV (GPS) RWY 25, Amdt 1 2-May-13 MS Lexington C. A. Moore 3/5479 03/25/13 VOR/DME OR GPS A, Orig-A 2-May-13 CQ Saipan Island Francisco C. Ada/Saipan Intl 3/5542 03/15/13 NDB/DME RWY 25, Amdt 2C 2-May-13 SC Kingstree Williamsburg Rgnl 3/5631 03/25/13 NDB RWY 14, Amdt 4 2-May-13 AK Barter Island LRRS Barter Island LRRS 3/5854 03/25/13 RNAV (GPS) RWY 25, Orig-A 2-May-13 AK Barter Island LRRS Barter Island LRRS 3/5855 03/25/13 RNAV (GPS) RWY 7, Orig-A 2-May-13 CO Lamar Lamar Muni 3/5924 03/25/13 RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Amdt 1A 2-May-13 AZ Flagstaff Flagstaff Pulliam 3/5930 03/25/13 RNAV (GPS) RWY 3, Orig 2-May-13 CO Lamar Lamar Muni 3/7407 03/26/13 VOR RWY 18, Amdt 10B [FR Doc. 2013-08085 Filed 4-9-13; 8:45 am]