[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 167 (Tuesday, August 28, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 51894-51896]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-20863]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 97

[Docket No. 30857; Amdt. No. 3492]


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 August 28, 2012. 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 August 28, 2012.

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

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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 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 17, 2012.
Ray Towles,
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 
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 20 September 2012

Cold Bay, AK, Cold Bay, ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 15, Amdt 18
Cold Bay, AK, Cold Bay, LOC/DME BC RWY 33, Amdt 10
Fairbanks, AK, Fairbanks Intl, ILS OR LOC RWY 20R, ILS RWY 20R (SA CAT 
I), ILS RWY 20R (SA CAT II), Amdt 24
Fairbanks, AK, Fairbanks Intl, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 2L, Orig-B
Fairbanks, AK, Fairbanks Intl, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 20R, Amdt 1
Fairbanks, AK, Fairbanks Intl, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 2L, Orig
Fairbanks, AK, Fairbanks Intl, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 20R, Orig
Riverside, CA, Riverside Muni, ILS OR LOC RWY 9, Amdt 8
Riverside, CA, Riverside Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 9, Amdt 2
Riverside, CA, Riverside Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 
10
Riverside, CA, Riverside Muni, VOR RWY 9, Amdt 1
Sterling, CO, Sterling Muni, GPS RWY 33, Orig, CANCELED
Sterling, CO, Sterling Muni, NDB RWY 33, Amdt 3
Sterling, CO, Sterling Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 15, Orig
Sterling, CO, Sterling Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 33, Orig
Sterling, CO, Sterling Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 1
Apopka, FL, Orlando Apopka, RNAV (GPS)-A, Orig
Apopka, FL, Orlando Apopka, RNAV (GPS)-B, Orig
Apopka, FL, Orlando Apopka, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig
Okeechobee, FL, Okeechobee County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 5, Amdt 1A
Okeechobee, FL, Okeechobee County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 14, Amdt 1
Okeechobee, FL, Okeechobee County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 23, Amdt 2
Okeechobee, FL, Okeechobee County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 32, Orig-B
Williamsburg, KY, Williamsburg-Whitley County, LOC/DME RWY 20, Orig
Williamsburg, KY, Williamsburg-Whitley County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 2, Amdt 2
Williamsburg, KY, Williamsburg-Whitley County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 20, Amdt 
1
Williamsburg, KY, Williamsburg-Whitley County, Takeoff Minimums and 
Obstacle DP, Amdt 1
Williamsburg, KY, Williamsburg-Whitley County, VOR/DME RWY 20, Orig-A
Baton Rouge, LA, Baton Rouge Metropolitan, Ryan Field, ILS OR LOC RWY 
22R, Amdt 11
Baton Rouge, LA, Baton Rouge Metropolitan, Ryan Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 
4L, Amdt 2
Baton Rouge, LA, Baton Rouge Metropolitan, Ryan Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 
22R, Amdt 2
Bedford, MA, Laurence G Hanscom FLD, ILS OR LOC RWY 11, Amdt 26
Bedford, MA, Laurence G Hanscom FLD, ILS OR LOC RWY 29, Amdt 7
Bedford, MA, Laurence G Hanscom FLD, NDB RWY 29, Amdt 8
Bedford, MA, Laurence G Hanscom FLD, RNAV (GPS) RWY 23, Orig-A

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Bedford, MA, Laurence G Hanscom FLD, RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 11, Amdt 1
Bedford, MA, Laurence G Hanscom FLD, RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 29, Amdt 1
Bedford, MA, Laurence G Hanscom FLD, RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 11, Orig
Bedford, MA, Laurence G Hanscom FLD, RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 29, Orig
Bedford, MA, Laurence G Hanscom FLD, VOR RWY 23, Amdt 9
Oxford, ME, Oxford County Rgnl, GPS RWY 33, Orig, CANCELED
Oxford, ME, Oxford County Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 15, Orig
Oxford, ME, Oxford County Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 33, Orig
St Louis, MO, Lambert-St Louis Intl, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 11, Orig
St Louis, MO, Lambert-St Louis Intl, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 12L, Orig
St Louis, MO, Lambert-St Louis Intl, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 29, Orig
St Louis, MO, Lambert-St Louis Intl, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 30R, Orig
Kearney, NE., Kearney Rgnl, ILS OR LOC RWY 36, Amdt 2
Kearney, NE., Kearney Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 13, Orig
Omaha, NE., Eppley Airfield, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 14L, Amdt 1A
Omaha, NE., Eppley Airfield, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 14R, Amdt 1A
Omaha, NE., Eppley Airfield, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 18, Amdt 2A
Omaha, NE., Eppley Airfield, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 32L, Amdt 1A
Omaha, NE., Eppley Airfield, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 32R, Orig-B
Omaha, NE., Eppley Airfield, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 14L, Orig
Omaha, NE., Eppley Airfield, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 14R, Orig
Omaha, NE., Eppley Airfield, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 18, Orig
Omaha, NE., Eppley Airfield, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 32L, Orig
Omaha, NE., Eppley Airfield, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 32R, Orig
Omaha, NE., Eppley Airfield, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 36, Orig
Trenton, NJ, Trenton Mercer, GPS RWY 16, Orig-B, CANCELED
Trenton, NJ, Trenton Mercer, GPS RWY 34, Orig-A, CANCELED
Trenton, NJ, Trenton Mercer, ILS OR LOC RWY 6, Amdt 10
Trenton, NJ, Trenton Mercer, NDB RWY 6, Amdt 7
Trenton, NJ, Trenton Mercer, RNAV (GPS) RWY 16, Orig
Trenton, NJ, Trenton Mercer, RNAV (GPS) RWY 34, Orig
Trenton, NJ, Trenton Mercer, RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 6, Orig
Trenton, NJ, Trenton Mercer, RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 24, Orig
Trenton, NJ, Trenton Mercer, RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 6, Orig
Trenton, NJ, Trenton Mercer, VOR OR GPS RWY 24, Amdt 4B, CANCELED
Albuquerque, NM, Albuquerque Intl Sunport, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 3, Orig-B
Albuquerque, NM, Albuquerque Intl Sunport, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 8, Orig-A
Albuquerque, NM, Albuquerque Intl Sunport, RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 21, Orig
Albuquerque, NM, Albuquerque Intl Sunport, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 3, Orig
Albuquerque, NM, Albuquerque Intl Sunport, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 8, Orig
Albuquerque, NM, Albuquerque Intl Sunport, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 21, Orig
Roseburg, OR, Roseburg Rgnl, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 7
Providence, RI, Theodore Francis Green State, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 23, Amdt 
1A
Providence, RI, Theodore Francis Green State, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 23, Orig
Harlingen, TX, Valley Intl, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 13, Amdt 1A
Harlingen, TX, Valley Intl, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 17R, Amdt 2
Harlingen, TX, Valley Intl, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 31, Amdt 1A
Harlingen, TX, Valley Intl, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 35L, Amdt 1A
Harlingen, TX, Valley Intl, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 13, Orig
Harlingen, TX, Valley Intl, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 17R, Orig
Harlingen, TX, Valley Intl, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 31, Orig
Harlingen, TX, Valley Intl, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 35L, Orig
Chase City, VA, Chase City Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Amdt 1
Chase City, VA, Chase City Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, Amdt 1
Pullman/Moscow, ID, WA, Pullman/Moscow Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 6, Amdt 2
Pullman/Moscow, ID, WA, Pullman/Moscow Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 24, Amdt 1
Pullman/Moscow, ID, WA, Pullman/Moscow Rgnl, Takeoff Minimums and 
Obstacle DP, Amdt 4
Pullman/Moscow, ID, WA, Pullman/Moscow Rgnl, VOR RWY 6, Amdt 9
Clarksburg, WV, North Central West Virginia, ILS OR LOC RWY 21, Amdt 3
Clarksburg, WV, North Central West Virginia, RNAV (GPS) RWY 3, Amdt 1
Clarksburg, WV, North Central West Virginia, RNAV (GPS) RWY 21, Amdt 1
Clarksburg, WV, North Central West Virginia, Takeoff Minimums and 
Obstacle DP, Amdt 6
Clarksburg, WV, North Central West Virginia, VOR-A, Amdt 1

Effective 18 October 2012

Fort Huachuca/Sierra Vista, AZ, Sierra Vista Muni/Libby AAF, RADAR 1, 
Amdt 5, CANCELLED

[FR Doc. 2012-20863 Filed 8-27-12; 8:45 am]
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