[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 218 (Thursday, November 10, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 70055-70056]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-28932]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 97
[Docket No. 30811; Amdt. No. 3451]
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and
Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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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 November 10, 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 November 10, 2011.
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: Richard A. Dunham III, 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: (405) 954-4164.
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
Sec. 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 require 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
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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 28, 2011.
John McGraw,
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
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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.
Sec. Sec. 97.23, 97.25, 97.27, 97.29, 97.31, 97.33, 97.35 [Amended]
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2. Part 97 is amended to read as follows:
By amending: Sec. 97.23 VOR, VOR/DME, VOR or TACAN, and VOR/DME or
TACAN; Sec. 97.25 LOC, LOC/DME, LDA, LDA/DME, SDF, SDF/DME; Sec.
97.27 NDB, NDB/DME; Sec. 97.29 ILS, ILS/DME, MLS, MLS/DME, MLS/RNAV;
Sec. 97.31 RADAR SIAPs; Sec. 97.33 RNAV SIAPs; and Sec. 97.35 COPTER
SIAPs, Identified as follows:
* * * Effective Upon Publication
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AIRAC date State City Airport FDC No. FDC date Subject
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15-Dec-11............ UT Brigham City........ Brigham City........ 1/0187 10/4/11 Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 6
15-Dec-11............ CQ Agana............... Guam Intl........... 1/0544 10/4/11 RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 24R, Orig-B
15-Dec-11............ CQ Agana............... Guam Intl........... 1/0545 10/4/11 RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 6L, Orig-C
15-Dec-11............ CQ Agana............... Guam Intl........... 1/0546 10/4/11 RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 6R, Orig-B
15-Dec-11............ CQ Agana............... Guam Intl........... 1/0547 10/4/11 RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 24L, Orig-D
15-Dec-11............ CA Oakland............. Metropolitan Oakland 1/0581 10/24/11 RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 27R, Orig
Intl.
15-Dec-11............ CA Oakland............. Metropolitan Oakland 1/0582 10/24/11 RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 29, Orig
Intl.
15-Dec-11............ CA Oakland............. Metropolitan Oakland 1/0583 10/24/11 RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 27L, Orig
Intl.
15-Dec-11............ FL Tallahassee......... Tallahassee Rgnl.... 1/1455 9/26/11 ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 36, Amdt 24A
15-Dec-11............ FL Tallahassee......... Tallahassee Rgnl.... 1/1457 9/26/11 RNAV (GPS) RWY 9, Amdt 1
15-Dec-11............ FL Tallahassee......... Tallahassee Rgnl.... 1/1458 9/26/11 RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, Orig
15-Dec-11............ MI Benton Harbor....... Southwest Michigan 1/2285 9/30/11 NDB RWY 28, Amdt 10
Rgnl.
15-Dec-11............ MI Benton Harbor....... Southwest Michigan 1/2286 9/30/11 VOR RWY 10, Amdt 10
Rgnl.
15-Dec-11............ MI Benton Harbor....... Southwest Michigan 1/2287 9/30/11 VOR RWY 28, Amdt 19
Rgnl.
15-Dec-11............ CQ Agana............... Guam Intl........... 1/3566 9/30/11 VOR A, Orig-D
15-Dec-11............ CQ Agana............... Guam Intl........... 1/3567 9/30/11 VOR/DME OR TACAN RWY 6L, Orig-D
15-Dec-11............ WI Sheboygan........... Sheboygan County 1/5783 10/24/11 VOR RWY 21, Amdt 8A
Memorial.
15-Dec-11............ WI Green Bay........... Austin Straubel Intl 1/6812 10/24/11 RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Amdt 1
15-Dec-11............ WI Hayward............. Sawyer County....... 1/8001 10/24/11 Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 4
15-Dec-11............ FL Brooksville......... Hernando County..... 1/8352 10/24/11 RNAV (GPS) RWY 3, Amdt 1
15-Dec-11............ FL Brooksville......... Hernando County..... 1/8353 10/24/11 RNAV (GPS) RWY 21, Amdt 1
15-Dec-11............ FL Brooksville......... Hernando County..... 1/8354 10/24/11 ILS OR LOC RWY 9, Amdt 2B
15-Dec-11............ FL Brooksville......... Hernando County..... 1/8355 10/24/11 RNAV (GPS) RWY 9, Amdt 1
15-Dec-11............ GA Canon............... Franklin County..... 1/8356 10/24/11 RNAV (GPS) RWY 8, Orig
15-Dec-11............ FL Brooksville......... Hernando County..... 1/8357 10/24/11 RNAV (GPS) RWY 27, Amdt 1
15-Dec-11............ GA Canon............... Franklin County..... 1/8358 10/24/11 RNAV (GPS) RWY 26, Orig
15-Dec- 11........... PA Palmyra............. Reigle Field........ 1/8359 10/24/11 Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig
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