[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 126 (Thursday, July 1, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 35562-35564]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-16753]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 97

[Docket No. 29616; Amdt. No. 1937]


Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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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: An effective date for each SIAP is specified in the amendatory 
provisions.
    Incorporation by reference-approved by the Director of the Federal 
Register on December 31, 1980, and reapproved as of January 1, 1982.

ADDRESSES: Availability of matters 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; or
    3. The Flight Inspection Area Office which originated the SIAP.

For Purchase--

    Individual SIAP 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.

By Subcription--

    Copies of all SIAPs, mailed once every 2 weeks, are for sale by the 
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, 
Washington, DC 20402.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donald P. Pate, Flight Procedure 
Standards Branch (AMCAFS-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 amendment to part 97 of the Federal 
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 97) establishes, amends, suspend, 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 Sec. 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 references 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 of 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

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number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR part 97

    Air traffic control, Airports, Navigation (air).

    Issued in Washington, DC on June 25, 1999.
L. Nicholas Lacey,
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 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120, 44701; and 14 
CFR 11.49(b)(2).

    2. Part 97 is amended to read as follows:


Secs. 97.23, 97.25, 97.27, 97.29, 97.31, 97.33 and 97.35  [Amended]

    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, ISMLS, 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 July 15, 1999

Kapolei, HI, Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) NDB RWY 4R, Orig
Kapolei, HI, Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) VOR/DME OR TACAN RWY 4R, 
Orig
Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Intl, VOR OR GPS RWY 23, Amdt 2
Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Intl, NDB OR GPS RWY 31R, Amdt 19
Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Intl, LOC RWY 5, Amdt 1
Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Intl, ILS RWY 13L, Amdt 8
Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Intl, ILS RWY 31R, Amdt 21
Laconia, NH, Laconia Muni, ILS RWY 8, Orig
Laconia, NH, Laconia Muni, LOC RWY 8, Amdt 9, CANCELLED
Lexington, NC, Davidson County, GPS RWY 6, Orig
Lexington, NC, Davidson County, GPS RWY 24, Orig
Marion, OH, Marion Muni, LOC/DME RWY 24, Orig
Greer, SC, Greenville-Spartanburg Intl, NDB RWY 4, Amdt 15
Greer, SC, Greenville-Spartanburg Intl, ILS RWY 4, Amdt 21
Greer, SC, Greenville-Spartanburg Intl, ILS RWY 22, Amdt 3
Greer, SC, Greenville-Spartanburg Intl, RADAR-1, Amdt 5
Greer, SC, Greenville-Spartanburg Intl, GPS RWY 4, Amdt 1
Greer, SC, Greenville-Spartanburg Intl, GPS RWY 22, Amdt 2

. . . Effective August 12, 1999

Cresco, IA, Ellen Church Field, NDB RWY 33, Amdt 3
Cresco, IA, Ellen Church Field, GPS RWY 15, Orig
Cresco, IA, Ellen Church Field, GPS RWY 33, Orig
Newton, KS, Newton-City-County, NDB RWY 35, Amdt 3
Tahlequah, OK, Tahlequah Muni, GPS RWY 17, Orig

. . . Effective September 9, 1999

Fort Huachuca/Sierra Vista, AZ, Sierra Vista Muni/Libby AAF, RADAR-2, 
Orig, CANCELLED
Taylor, AZ, Taylor Municipal, GPS RWY 21, Orig
Modesto, CA, Modesto City-County-Harry Sham Field, NDB RWY 28R, Amdt 9
Redding, CA, Redding Muni, GPS RWY 34, Orig
Agana, Guam, Guam Intl, ILS RWY 6L, Amdt 2
Kahului, HI, Kahului, VOR RWY 20, Orig
Kahului, HI, Kahului, VOR/DME OR TACAN RWY 20, Orig
Kahului, HI, Kahului, LOC/DME (BC) RWY 20, Amdt 13
Kahului, HI, Kahului, NDB RWY 20, Amdt 11
Kahului, HI, Kahului, NDB/DME OR GPS RWY 2, Amdt 2
Kahului, HI, Kahului, ILS RWY 2, Amdt 23
Champaign/Urbana, IL, University of Illinois-Willard, VOR OR GPS RWY 
4L, Amdt 11
Lacon, IL, Marshall County, VOR RWY 13, Amdt 2
Lacon, IL, Marshall County, GPS RWY 13, Orig
Lacon, IL, Marshall County, GPS RWY 31, Orig
Mount Vernon, IL, Mount Vernon, VOR RWY 5, Amdt 16
Mount Vernon, IL, Mount Vernon, VOR RWY 23, Amdt 16
Mount Vernon, IL, Mount Vernon, ILS RWY 23, Amdt 11
Mount Vernon, IL, Mount Vernon, GPS RWY 5, Orig
Mount Vernon, IL, Mount Vermon, GPS RWY 23, Orig
Huntingburg, IN, Huntingburg, VOR RWY 9, Amdt 3
Huntingburg, IN, Huntingburg, VOR RWY 27, Amdt 3
Huntingburg, IN, Huntingburg, NDB RWY 27, Amdt 3
Huntingburg, IN, Huntingburg, GPS RWY 9, Orig
Huntingburg, IN, Huntingburg, GPS RWY 27, Orig
Sullivan, IN, Sullivan County, GPS RWY 18, Orig
Sullivan, IN, Sullivan County, GPS RWY 36, Amdt 1
Ottawa, KS, Ottawa Muni, NDB OR GPS RWY 35, Amdt 2, CANCELLED
Ottawa, KS, Ottawa Muni, GPS RWY 17, Orig
Ottawa, KS, Ottawa Muni, GPS RWY 35, Orig
Lawrence, MA, Lawrence Muni, VOR OR GPS RWY 23, Amdt 10
Lawrence, MA, Lawrence Muni, NDB OR GPS RWY 5, Amdt 5
Lawrence, MA, Lawrence Muni, ILS RWY 5, Amdt 3
Monticello, MO, Lewis County Regional, VOR/DME-A, Amdt 1
Monticello, MO, Lewis County Regional, GPS RWY 18, Orig
Monticello, MO, Lewis County Regional, GPS RWY 36, Orig
Concord, NH, Concord Muni, GPS RWY 17, Orig
Charlotte, NC, Charlotte/Douglas Intl, VOR/DME OR GPS RWY 18L, Amdt 6
Charlotte, NC, Charlotte/Douglas Intl, VOR/DME RWY 23, Amdt 1
Charlotte, NC, Charlotte/Douglas Intl, VOR RWY 36L, Amdt 5
Charlotte, NC, Charlotte/Douglas Intl, NDB RWY 5, Amdt 32
Charlotte, NC, Charlotte/Douglas Intl, NDB RWY 23, Amdt 7
Charlotte, NC, Charlotte/Douglas Intl, ILS RWY 5, Amdt 36
Charlotte, NC, Charlotte/Douglas Intl, ILS RWY 18L, Amdt 5
Charlotte, NC, Charlotte/Douglas Intl, ILS RWY 18R, Amdt 8
Charlotte, NC, Charlotte/Douglas Intl, ILS RWY 36L, Amdt 14
Charlotte, NC, Charlotte/Douglas Intl, ILS RWY 36R, Amdt 9
Charlotte, NC, Charlotte/Douglas Intl, GPS RWY 5, Orig
Charlotte, NC, Charlotte/Douglas Intl, GPS RWY 23, Orig
Charlotte, NC, Charlotte/Douglas Intl, GPS RWY 36L, Orig
Charlotte, NC, Charlotte/Douglas Intl, GPS RWY 36R, Orig
Jefferson, NC, Ashe County, LOC RWY 28, Amdt 1
Jefferson, NC, Ashe County, NDB RWY 28, Amdt 1
Jefferson, NC, Ashe County, GPS RWY 28, Amdt 1

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Devils Lake, ND, Devils Lake Muni, NDB RWY 31, Amdt 1
Devils Lake, ND, Devils Lake Muni, ILS RWY 31, Amdt 1
Devils Lake, ND, Devils Lake Muni, GPS RSY 13, Orig
Devils Lake, ND, Devils Lake Muni, GPS RWY 31, Orig
Norman, OK, University of Oklahoma Westheimer, GPS RWY 3, Orig
Norman, OK, University of Oklahoma Westheimer, GPS RWY 17, Amdt 1
Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Intl, ILS RWY 27R, Amdt 9
Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Intl, ILS RWY 27L, Amdt 9
Westerly, RI, Westerly State, NDB RWY 7, Amdt 3, CANCELLED
Sioux Falls, SD, Joe Foss Field, RADAR-1, Amdt 10
Jackson, TN, McKeller-Sipes Regional, GPS RWY 2, Orig
Jackson, TN, McKeller-Sipes Regional, GPS RWY 20, Orig
Brady, TX, Curtis Field, NDB RWY 17, Amdt 3
Brady, TX, Curtis Field, GPS RWY 17, Orig
Del Rio, TX, Del Rio Intl, VOR OR GPS-A, Amdt 11
Del Rio, TX, Del Rio Intl, VOR/DME OR GPS-B, Amdt 4
Del Rio, TX, Del Rio Intl, LOC RWY 13, Amdt 4
Del Rio, TX, Del Rio Intl, NDB RWY 13, Amdt 3
Del Rio, TX, Del Rio Intl, GPS RWY 13, Amdt 1
Blackstone, VA, Allen C. Perkinson/BAAF, NDB OR GPS-A, Amdt 11
Blackstone, VA, Allen C. Perkinson/BAAF, GPS RWY 4, Orig
Blackstone, VA, Allen C. Perkinson/BAAF, GPS RWY 22, Orig
Orange, VA, Orange County, NDB RWY 7, Amdt 1
Lewisburg, WV, Greenbrier Valley, NDB RWY 4, Amdt 6
Lewisburg, WV, Greenbrier Valley, ILS RWY 4, Amdt 9
Lewisburg, WV, Greenbrier Valley, GPS RWY 4, Amdt 1
Lewisburg, WV, Greenbrier Valley, GPS RWY 22, Amdt 1

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