[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 244 (Tuesday, December 20, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 78812-78814]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-32506]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 97

[Docket No. 30817; Amdt. No. 3456]


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 December 20, 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 December 20, 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: Richard A. Dunham III, 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 part 97.20. The applicable FAA 
Forms 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

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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 December 9, 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

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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 12 JAN 2012

San Francisco, CA, San Francisco Intl, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle 
DP, Amdt 7
New Haven, CT, Tweed-New Haven, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, 
Amdt 6
Fort Myers, FL Southwest Florida Intl, VOR/DME OR TACAN RWY 24, Amdt 
2A
Nahunta, GA, Brantley County, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig
Independence, KS, Independence Muni, ILS OR LOC RWY 35, Amdt 1A
Olathe, KS, Johnson County Executive, LOC RWY 36, Amdt 1B
Olathe, KS, Johnson County Executive, LOC/DME RWY 18, Amdt 7D
Boston, MA, General Edward Lawrence Logan Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 15R, 
Amdt 1A
Mooresville, NC, Lake Norman Airpark, RNAV (GPS) RWY 14, Orig-B
Hastings, NE., Hastings Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 4, Orig
Hastings, NE., Hastings Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 32, Orig
Hastings, NE., Hastings Muni, VOR RWY 32, Amdt 14
Portland, OR, Portland Intl, ILS OR LOC RWY 10R, ILS RWY 10R (SA CAT 
I), ILS RWY 10R (CAT II), ILS RWY 10R (CAT III), Amdt 34
Greenville, SC, Greenville Downtown, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle 
DP, Amdt 6
Fort Hood/Killeen, TX, Robert Gray AAF, RADAR-2, Orig

Effective 9 FEB 2012

Anchorage, AK, Merrill Field, RNAV (GPS)-A, Amdt 1
Anchorage, AK, Merrill Field, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 
1
Anchorage, AK, Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl, ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 7L, 
ILS RWY 7L (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 7L (CAT II), Amdt 2
Anchorage, AK, Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl, ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 7R, 
ILS RWY 7R (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 7R (CAT II), ILS RWY 7R (CAT III), 
Amdt 2
Anchorage, AK, Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl, ILS RWY 15, Amdt 5
Anchorage, AK, Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 7L, Amdt 2
Anchorage, AK, Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 7R, Amdt 4
Anchorage, AK, Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 15, Amdt 2
Anchorage, AK, Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl, Takeoff Minimum and 
Obstacle DP, Amdt 7
Anchorage, AK, Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl, VOR RWY 7R, Amdt 13A, 
CANCELLED
Big Lake, AK, Big Lake, RNAV (GPS) RWY 7, Amdt 1
Big Lake, AK, Big Lake, RNAV (GPS) RWY 25, Amdt 1
Big Lake, AK, Big Lake, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 2
Big Lake, AK, Big Lake, VOR RWY 7, Amdt 7
Galena, AK, Edward G. Pitka Sr., VOR/DME RWY 7, Amdt 7B
Galena, AK, Edward G. Pitka Sr., VOR/DME RWY 25, Amdt 10B
Kenai, AK, Kenai Muni, ILS OR LOC RWY 19R, Amdt 4
Kenai, AK, Kenai Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 1L, Amdt 2
Kenai, AK, Kenai Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 19R, Amdt 2
Kenai, AK, Kenai Muni, VOR RWY 19R, Amdt 19
Kenai, AK, Kenai Muni, VOR/DME RWY 1L, Amdt 8
Kodiak, AK, Kodiak, ILS OR LOC/DME Y RWY 25, Amdt 2
Kodiak, AK, Kodiak, VOR RWY 25, Amdt 2
McGrath, AK, McGrath, VOR/DME-C, Amdt 2
Middleton Island, AK, Middleton Island, RNAV (GPS) RWY 1, Amdt 1
Middleton Island, AK, Middleton Island, RNAV (GPS) RWY 19, Amdt 1
Petersburg, AK, Petersburg James A. Johnson, GPS-B, Orig, CANCELLED
Petersburg, AK, Petersburg James A. Johnson, LDA/DME-D, Amdt 6
Petersburg, AK, Petersburg James A. Johnson, RNAV (GPS)-B, Orig
Petersburg, AK, Petersburg James A. Johnson, Takeoff Minimums and 
Obstacle DP, Amdt 5
Petersburg, AK, Petersburg James A. Johnson, ZARUT ONE Graphic DP
Soldotna, AK, Soldotna, NDB RWY 7, Amdt 2
Soldotna, AK, Soldotna, NDB RWY 25, Amdt 3
Soldotna, AK, Soldotna, VOR-A, Amdt 7
Valdez, AK, Valdez Pioneer Field, JMAAL ONE Graphic DP
Valdez, AK, Valdez Pioneer Field, LDA/DME-H, Amdt 1
Valdez, AK, Valdez Pioneer Field, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, 
Amdt 6
Wasilla, AK, Wasilla Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 1
Anniston, AL Anniston Rgnl, ILS OR LOC RWY 5, Amdt 3B
Anniston, AL Anniston Rgnl, NDB RWY 5, Amdt 4B
Anniston, AL Anniston Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 5, Amdt 1A
Anniston, AL Anniston Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 23, Amdt 1A
Anniston, AL Anniston Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 23, Orig-A
Anniston, AL Anniston Rgnl, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 
6A
Nashville, AR, Howard County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 1, Orig
Nashville, AR, Howard County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 19, Orig
Nashville, AR, Howard County, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig
Chinle, AZ, Chinle Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig
Douglas Bisbee, AZ, Bisbee Douglas Intl, Takeoff Minimums and 
Obstacle DP, Amdt 1
Los Angeles, CA, Los Angeles Intl, ILS OR LOC RWY 25R, Amdt 17A
Fort Collins/Loveland, CO, Fort Collins-Loveland Muni, ILS OR LOC 
RWY 33, Amdt 6A
Leesburg, FL, Leesburg Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 13, Amdt 2A
Clinton, IA, Clinton Muni, ILS OR LOC RWY 3, Amdt 5
Independence, IA, Independence Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle 
DP, Amdt 5
Driggs, ID, Driggs-Reed Memorial, GPS-A, Orig-C, CANCELLED
Driggs, ID, Driggs-Reed Memorial, RNAV (GPS)-A, Orig
Paris, IL, Edgar County, NDB RWY 27, Amdt 10, CANCELLED
Olathe, KS, New Century Aircenter, VOR-A, Amdt 6B, CANCELLED
Scott City, KS, Scott City Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, 
Orig
Grand Haven MI, Grand Haven Memorial Airpark, Takeoff Minimums and 
Obstacle DP, Amdt 5

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Cook, MN, Cook Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 1
Ely, MN, Ely Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 3
Aurora, MO, Jerry Sumners Sr Aurora Muni, GPS RWY 36, Orig, 
CANCELLED
Aurora, MO, Jerry Sumners Sr Aurora Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Orig
Aurora, MO, Jerry Sumners Sr Aurora Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, Orig
Branson West, MO, Branson West Muni-Emerson Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 3, 
Orig
Branson West, MO, Branson West Muni-Emerson Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 
21, Orig
Farmington, MO, Farmington Rgnl, VOR/DME-A, Orig-B
Jackson, MS, Hawkins Field, ILS OR LOC RWY 16, Amdt 5A
West Yellowstone, MT, Yellowstone, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, 
Amdt 2
West Yellowstone, MT, Yellowstone, TARGY ONE Graphic DP
Hickory, NC, Hickory Rgnl, HICKORY THREE Graphic DP
Northwood, ND, Northwood Muni-Vince Field, Takeoff Minimums and 
Obstacle DP, Orig
Zelienople, PA, Zelienople Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 17, Orig-A
Hohenwald, TN, John A. Baker Fld, NDB RWY 2, Orig-B
Hohenwald, TN, John A. Baker Fld, RNAV (GPS) RWY 2, Amdt 1
Seymour, TX, Seymour Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig
Norfolk, VA, Chesapeake Rgnl, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 
3
La Crosse, WI, La Crosse Muni, ILS OR LOC RWY 18, Amdt 20

    Rescinded: On December 12, 2011 (76 FR 77112), the FAA published 
an Amendment in Docket No. 30815, Amdt No. 3454 to Part 97 of the 
Federal Aviation Regulations under section 97.33. The following four 
entries, effective December 15, 2011, are hereby rescinded in their 
entirety:

Rota Island-North Mariana Island, CQ, Rota Intl, GPS RWY 9, Orig-C, 
CANCELLED
Rota Island-North Mariana Island, CQ, Rota Intl, GPS RWY 27, Orig-C, 
CANCELLED
Rota Island-North Mariana Island, CQ, Rota Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 9, 
Orig
Rota Island-North Mariana Island, CQ, Rota Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 27, 
Orig

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