[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 183 (Monday, September 22, 2003)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 54998-55000]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-23969]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 97

[Docket No. 30387 ; Amdt. No. 3075 ]


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: This rule is effective September 22, 2003. The compliance date 
for each SIAP 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 September 22, 2003.

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;
    3. The Flight Inspection Area Office which originated the SIAP; or,
    4. The Office of Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., 
Suite 700, Washington, DC.
    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 Subscription--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, suspends, 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 reference 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 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

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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 September 12, 2003.
James J. Ballough,
Director, Flight Standards Service.
Adoption of the Amendment

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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

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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.

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2. Part 97 is amended to read as follows:

* * * Effective October 2, 2003

South St. Paul, MN, South St. Paul Muni-Richard E. Fleming Field, LOC 
RWY 34, Orig

* * * Effective October 30, 2003

Clinton, AR, Holley Mountain Airpark, RNAV (GPS) RWY 23, Amdt 1
Clinton, AR, Holley Mountain Airpark, RNAV (GPS) RWY 5, Amdt 1
Bakersfield, CA, Meadows Field, GPS RWY 30R, Orig-B, CANCELLED
Redding, CA, Redding Muni, LOC/DME BC RWY 16, Amdt 6B
Douglas, GA, Douglas Muni, ILS OR LOC RWY 4, Orig
Douglas, GA, Douglas Muni, LOC RWY 4, Amdt 2C, CANCELLED
Kingman, KS, Kingman Airport-Clyde Cessna Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, 
Orig
Kingman, KS, Kingman Airport-Clyde Cessna Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, 
Orig
Kingman, KS, Kingman Airport-Clyde Cessna Field, VOR/DME RWY 18, Amdt 2
Kingman, KS, Kingman Airport-Clyde Cessna Field, GPS RWY 18, Orig-B, 
CANCELLED
Lawrence, KS, Lawrence Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 15, Orig
Lawrence, KS, Lawrence Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 33, Orig
Lawrence, KS, Lawrence Muni, VOR/DME-A, Amdt 10
Lawrence, KS, Lawrence Muni, VOR/DME RNAV RWY 33, Amdt 4A, CANCELLED
Eunice, LA, Eunice, VOR/DME-A, Amdt 3
Eunice, LA, Eunice, RNAV (GPS) RWY 16, Orig
Eunice, LA, Eunice, RNAV (GPS) RWY 34, Orig
Eunice, LA, Eunice, GPS RWY 34, Orig-A, CANCELLED
Jennings, LA, Jennings, RNAV (GPS) RWY 8, Orig
Jennings, LA, Jennings, VOR/DME RWY 8, Amdt 1
Jennings, LA, Jennings, GPS RWY 8, Orig-A, CANCELLED
Lake Providence, LA, Byerley, RNAV (GPS) RWY 17, Orig
Lake Providence, LA, Byerley, GPS RWY 17, Orig, CANCELLED
Detroit, MI, Berz-Macomb, NDB OR GPS RWY 22, Orig, CANCELLED
Detroit, MI, Berz-Macomb, VOR OR GPS-A, Orig, CANCELLED
Grants, NM, Grants-Milan Municipal, RNAV (GPS) RWY 13, Orig
Ponca City, OK, Ponca City Rgnl, NDB RWY 17, Amdt 5
Ponca City, OK, Ponca City Rgnl, NDB RWY 35, Amdt 4
Ponca City, OK, Ponca City Rgnl, VOR-A, Amdt 10
Seminole, OK, Seminole Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 16, Orig
Seminole, OK, Seminole Muni, NDB RWY 16, Amdt 3
Seminole, OK, Seminole Muni, GPS RWY 16, Orig, CANCELLED
Shawnee, OK, Shawnee Rgnl, ILS OR LOC RWY 17, Amdt 1
Shawnee, OK, Shawnee Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 17, Orig
Shawnee, OK, Shawnee Rgnl, GPS RWY 17, Orig-A, CANCELLED
Tahlequah, OK, Tahlequah Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 17, Orig
Tahlequah, OK, Tahlequah Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 35, Orig
Tahlequah, OK, Tahlequah Muni, GPS RWY 17, Orig, CANCELLED
Tahlequah, OK, Tahlequah Muni, GPS RWY 35, Orig, CANCELLED
Chambersburg, PA, Chambersburg Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 6, Orig
Chambersburg, PA, Chambersburg Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 24, Orig
Chambersburg, PA, Chambersburg Muni, GPS RWY 24, Amdt 1, CANCELLED
Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Intl, ILS RWY 9L, Amdt 4
Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Intl, ILS RWY 9R, Amdt 9
Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Intl, ILS RWY 17, Amdt 6
Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Intl, ILS RWY 26, Amdt 3
Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Intl, ILS RWY 27R, Amdt 10
Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Intl, ILS PRM RWY 26, Amdt 2
Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Intl, ILS PRM RWY 27L, Amdt 2
Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Intl, CONVERGING ILS RWY 9R, Amdt 4
Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Intl, CONVERGING ILS RWY 17, Amdt 3
Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 26, Orig
Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 27L, Orig
Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 27R, Orig
Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 35, Orig
Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Intl, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 9L, Orig
Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Intl, RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 9L, Orig
Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Intl, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 9R, Orig
Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Intl, RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 9R, Orig
Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Intl, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 17, Orig
Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Intl, RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 17, Orig
Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Intl, VOR/DME-A, Amdt 2
Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Intl, GPS RWY 17, Orig-A, CANCELLED
Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Intl, GPS RWY 27L, Orig-B, CANCELLED
Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Intl, GPS RWY 35, Orig-A, CANCELLED
Houston, TX, George Bush Intercontinental Arpt/Houston, ILS OR LOC RWY 
8L, Orig, ILS RWY 8L (CAT II, III), Orig
Houston, TX, George Bush Intercontinental Arpt/Houston, ILS OR LOC RWY 
8R, Amdt 21
Houston, TX, George Bush Intercontinental Arpt/Houston, ILS OR LOC RWY 
9, Amdt 6

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Houston, TX, George Bush Intercontinental Arpt/Houston, ILS OR LOC RWY 
26L, Amdt 17, ILS RWY 26L (CAT II, III), Amdt 17
Houston, TX, George Bush Intercontinental Arpt/Houston, ILS OR LOC RWY 
26R, Orig, ILS RWY 26R (CAT II, III), Orig
Houston, TX, George Bush Intercontinental Arpt/Houston, ILS OR LOC RWY 
27, Amdt 5/ILS RWY 27 (CAT II, III), Amdt 5
Houston, TX, George Bush Intercontinental Arpt/Houston, RNAV (GPS) Z 
RWY 8L, Orig
Houston, TX, George Bush Intercontinental Arpt/Houston, RNAV (GPS) Z 
RWY 8R, Orig
Houston, TX, George Bush Intercontinental Arpt/Houston, RNAV (GPS) Z 
RWY 9, Amdt 1
Houston, TX, George Bush Intercontinental Arpt/Houston, RNAV (GPS) Z 
RWY 26L, Orig
Houston, TX, George Bush Intercontinental Arpt/Houston, RNAV (GPS) Z 
RWY 26R, Orig
Houston, TX, George Bush Intercontinental Arpt/Houston, RNAV (GPS) Z 
RWY 27, Orig
Houston, TX, George Bush Intercontinental Arpt/Houston, RNAV (GPS) RWY 
8, Orig-C, CANCELLED
Houston, TX, George Bush Intercontinental Arpt/Houston, RNAV (GPS) Y 
RWY 9, Orig-B, CANCELLED
Houston, TX, George Bush Intercontinental Arpt/Houston, RNAV (GPS) RWY 
26, Orig-C, CANCELLED
Houston, TX, George Bush Intercontinental Arpt/Houston, RNAV (GPS) RWY 
27, Orig-C,
CANCELLED
Manassas, VA, Manassas Regional/Harry P. Davis Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 
16R, Orig
Manassas, VA, Manassas Regional/Harry P. Davis Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 
34R, Orig
Manassas, VA, Manassas Regional/Harry P. Davis Field, GPS RWY 34R, 
Orig-A, CANCELLED
Manassas, VA, Manassas Regional/Harry P. Davis Field, VOR/DME RNAV OR 
GPS RWY 16R, AMDT 7C, CANCELLED
[FR Doc. 03-23969 Filed 9-18-03; 12:01 pm]
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