[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 173 (Wednesday, September 7, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 55233-55235]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-22444]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 97

[Docket No. 30799; Amdt. No. 3440]


Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and 
Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: This 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 2011.

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 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 and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs are available 
online free of charge. Visit http://www.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: Harry J. Hodges, Flight Procedure 
Standards Branch (AFS-420), Flight Technologies and Programs Divisions, 
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 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

[[Page 55234]]

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 August 19, 2011.
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

0
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.


0
2. Part 97 is amended to read as follows:

Effective 22 SEP 2011

Shenandoah, IA, Shenandoah Muni, VOR/DME RWY 12, Amdt 4
McCall, ID, McCall Muni, NDB RWY 34, Orig, CANCELLED
Bedford, IN, Virgil I Grisson Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle 
DP, Orig
Manistee, MI, Manistee Co.-Blacker, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle 
DP, Amdt 6
Miles City, MT, Frank Wiley Field, NDB RWY 4, Amdt 5A, CANCELLED
Ballinger, TX, Bruce Field, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig

Effective 20 OCT 2011

Anchorage, AK, Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl, Takeoff Minimums and 
Obstacle DP, Amdt 6
St. Paul Island, AK, St. Paul Island, RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Amdt 2B
Almyra, AR, Almyra Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig
Brinkley, AR, Frank Federer Memorial, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle 
DP, Orig
Walnut Ridge, AR, Walnut Ridge Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 4, Orig
Walnut Ridge, AR, Walnut Ridge Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Amdt 1
Walnut Ridge, AR, Walnut Ridge Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 22, Amdt 1
Walnut Ridge, AR, Walnut Ridge Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, Amdt 1
Walnut Ridge, AR, Walnut Ridge Rgnl, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle 
DP, Orig
Hemet, CA, Hemet-Ryan, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 2
Oakland, CA, Metropolitan Oakland Intl, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 11, Orig-A
Susanville, CA, Susanville Muni, RNAV (GPS)-A, Amdt 1
Aspen, CO, Aspen-Pitkin Co/Sardy Field, SARDD TWO Graphic DP
St Petersburg-Clearwater, FL, St Petersburg-Clearwater Intl, ILS OR 
LOC RWY 18L, ILS RWY 18L (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 18L (CAT II), Amdt 21A
St Petersburg-Clearwater, FL, St Petersburg-Clearwater Intl, ILS OR 
LOC/DME RWY 36R, Amdt 2A
St Petersburg-Clearwater, FL, St Petersburg-Clearwater Intl, RNAV 
(GPS) RWY 18L, Amdt 1A
St Petersburg-Clearwater, FL, St Petersburg-Clearwater Intl, RNAV 
(GPS) RWY 36R, Amdt 2A
St Petersburg-Clearwater, FL, St Petersburg-Clearwater Intl, Takeoff 
Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 3
St Petersburg-Clearwater, FL, St Petersburg-Clearwater Intl, VOR RWY 
36R, Amdt 1A
St Petersburg-Clearwater, FL, St Petersburg-Clearwater Intl, VOR/DME 
RWY 18L, Amdt 1A
Chariton, IA, Chariton Muni, NDB RWY 17, Amdt 3A, CANCELLED
Pocahontas, IA, Pocahontas Muni, VOR/DME RWY 30, Amdt 4
McCall, ID, McCall Muni, MCCALL ONE Graphic DP, CANCELLED
McCall, ID, McCall Muni, PEPUC ONE Graphic DP
McCall, ID, McCall Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 3
Jacksonville, IL, Jacksonville Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle 
DP, Orig
Monticello, IL, Piatt County, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig
Portland, IN, Portland Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 9, Amdt 1
Portland, IN, Portland Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 27, Amdt 1
Winamac, IN, Arens Field, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig
Atchison, KS, Amelia Earhart, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig
Ashland, KY, Ashland Rgnl, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 5
Danville, KY, Stuart Powell Field, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, 
Amdt 1
Marksville, LA, Marksville Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, 
Orig

[[Page 55235]]

Cumberland, MD, Greater Cumberland Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 23, Orig-A
Albert Lea, MN, Albert Lea Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, 
Amdt 1
Moorhead, MN, Moorhead Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig
Potosi, MO, Washington County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 2, Amdt 2
Billings, MT, Billings Logan Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 25, Orig-B
Bowman, ND, Bowman Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig
Mohall, ND, Mohall Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig
Hugo, OK, Stan Stamper Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig
Madill, OK, Madill Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 1
Miami, OK, Miami Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig
Mooreland, OK, Mooreland Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, 
Orig
Stillwater, OK, Stillwater Rgnl, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, 
Orig
Beaver Falls, PA, Beaver County, LOC RWY 10, Amdt 4
Lehighton, PA, Jake Arner Memorial, NDB RWY 8, Amdt 3, CANCELLED
Lehighton, PA, Jake Arner Memorial, NDB RWY 26, Amdt 4, CANCELLED
Columbia/Mount Pleasant, TN, Maury County, Takeoff Minimums and 
Obstacle DP, Amdt 2
Smyrna, TN, Smyrna, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 6
Sparta, TN, Upper Cumberland Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 4, Orig-B
Sparta, TN, Upper Cumberland Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 22, Orig-B
Brownsville, TX, Brownsville/South Padre Island Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 
17, Orig
Brownsville, TX, Brownsville/South Padre Island Intl, Takeoff 
Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig
El Paso, TX, Horizon, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig
Kenedy, TX, Karnes County, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 1
Sinton, TX, Alfred C `Bubba' Thomas, VOR RWY 32, Amdt 9
Sweetwater, TX, Avenger Field, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, 
Orig
Nephi, UT, Nephi Muni, NEPHI ONE Graphic DP
Nephi, UT, Nephi Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 17, Orig
Nephi, UT, Nephi Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 35, Orig
Nephi, UT, Nephi Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig
New Richmond, WI, New Richmond Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 14, Amdt 2
New Richmond, WI, New Richmond Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 32, Amdt 2

[FR Doc. 2011-22444 Filed 9-6-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P