[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 47 (Friday, March 9, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 10363-10365]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-04583]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 97

[Docket No. 31181; Amdt. No. 3789]


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 removes Standard 
Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums 
and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) 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 March 9, 2018. 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 March 9, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Availability of matters incorporated by reference in the 
amendment is as follows:

For Examination

    1. U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Ops-M30, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE, West Bldg., Ground Floor, Washington, DC, 20590-0001.
    2. The FAA Air Traffic Organization Service Area in which the 
affected airport is located;
    3. The office of Aeronautical Navigation Products, 6500 South

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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 the National Flight Data Center at nfdc.faa.gov to 
register. Additionally, individual SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and ODP 
copies may be obtained from the FAA Air Traffic Organization Service 
Area in which the affected airport is located.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas J. Nichols, 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 removes SIAPS, Takeoff Minimums and/or ODPS. 
The complete regulatory 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, their complex 
nature, and the need for a special format make publication in the 
Federal Register expensive and impractical. Further, airmen do not use 
the regulatory text of the SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums or ODPs, but instead 
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, Takeoff Minimums and ODP listed on FAA form documents is 
unnecessary. This amendment provides the affected CFR sections and 
specifies the types of SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums and ODPs with their 
applicable effective dates. This amendment also identifies the airport 
and its location, the procedure, and the amendment number.

Availability and Summary of Material Incorporated by Reference

    The material incorporated by reference is publicly available as 
listed in the ADDRESSES section.
    The material incorporated by reference describes SIAPS, Takeoff 
Minimums and/or ODPS as identified in the amendatory language for part 
97 of this final rule.

The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 97 is effective upon publication of 
each separate SIAP, Takeoff Minimums and ODP as Amended 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 that 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 procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are impracticable and contrary 
to the public interest and, where applicable, under 5 U.S.C 553(d), 
good cause exists for making some SIAPs effective in less than 30 days.
    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, 
Navigation (air).

    Issued in Washington, DC, on February 23, 2018.
John S. Duncan,
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 removing Standard Instrument 
Approach Procedures and/or Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure 
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(f), 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 29 March 2018

Homer, AK, Homer, LOC RWY 4, Amdt 11
Homer, AK, Homer, LOC BC RWY 22, Amdt 6
Homer, AK, Homer, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 3
Kenai, AK, Kenai Muni, ILS OR LOC RWY 20R, Amdt 6
Kenai, AK, Kenai Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 20R, Amdt 4
Kenai, AK, Kenai Muni, VOR RWY 2L, Amdt 10
Kenai, AK, Kenai Muni, VOR RWY 20R, Amdt 21
Nome, AK, Nome, ILS Y OR LOC Y RWY 28, Amdt 4A
Nome, AK, Nome, ILS Z OR LOC Z RWY 28, Amdt 5
Gulf Shores, AL, Jack Edwards National, ILS OR LOC RWY 27, Amdt 1B
Gulf Shores, AL, Jack Edwards National, RNAV (GPS) RWY 9, Amdt 3B
Gulf Shores, AL, Jack Edwards National, RNAV (GPS) RWY 27, Amdt 2B
Gulf Shores, AL, Jack Edwards National, Takeoff Minimums and 
Obstacle DP, Orig-A
Blytheville, AR, Arkansas Intl, ILS OR LOC RWY 18, Amdt 2A
Redlands, CA, Redlands Muni, RNAV (GPS)-A, Amdt 1
Santa Monica, CA, Santa Monica Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 21, Amdt 1A
Wray, CO, Wray Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 17, Amdt 2

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Wray, CO, Wray Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 35, Amdt 2
Windsor Locks, CT, Bradley Intl, COPTER ILS OR LOC RWY 6, Amdt 2
Windsor Locks, CT, Bradley Intl, ILS OR LOC RWY 6, ILS RWY 6 (SA CAT 
I), ILS RWY 6 (CAT II), ILS RWY 6 (CAT III), Amdt 38
Windsor Locks, CT, Bradley Intl, ILS OR LOC RWY 24, ILS RWY 24 (SA 
CAT I), ILS RWY 24 (SA CAT II), Amdt 13
Windsor Locks, CT, Bradley Intl, ILS OR LOC RWY 33, Amdt 10C
Windsor Locks, CT, Bradley Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 15, Amdt 3
Windsor Locks, CT, Bradley Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 33, Amdt 3
Windsor Locks, CT, Bradley Intl, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 6, Amdt 3
Windsor Locks, CT, Bradley Intl, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 24, Amdt 4
Windsor Locks, CT, Bradley Intl, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 6, Amdt 1
Windsor Locks, CT, Bradley Intl, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 24, Amdt 1
Nashville, GA, Berrien Co, RNAV (GPS) RWY 28, Amdt 1
Topeka, KS, Philip Billard Muni, ILS OR LOC RWY 13, Amdt 33A
Topeka, KS, Philip Billard Muni, LOC BC RWY 31, Amdt 19C
Topeka, KS, Philip Billard Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 13, Amdt 1B
Topeka, KS, Philip Billard Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 31, Amdt 1B
Bardstown, KY, Samuels Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 3, Amdt 1
Bardstown, KY, Samuels Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 21, Amdt 1
Bardstown, KY, Samuels Field, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 
2
Bardstown, KY, Samuels Field, VOR RWY 3, Amdt 1
Louisville, KY, Louisville Intl-Standiford Field, ILS OR LOC RWY 
17L, Amdt 4G
Louisville, KY, Louisville Intl-Standiford Field, ILS OR LOC RWY 
17R, Amdt 3G
Louisville, KY, Louisville Intl-Standiford Field, ILS OR LOC RWY 
35L, ILS RWY 35L (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 35L (CAT II), ILS RWY 35L (CAT 
III), Amdt 3F
Louisville, KY, Louisville Intl-Standiford Field, ILS OR LOC RWY 
35R, ILS RWY 35R (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 35R (CAT II), ILS RWY 35R (CAT 
III), Amdt 4E
Louisville, KY, Louisville Intl-Standiford Field, LOC RWY 29, Orig-B
Louisville, KY, Louisville Intl-Standiford Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 29, 
Orig-C
Louisville, KY, Louisville Intl-Standiford Field, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 
17L, Amdt 1E
Louisville, KY, Louisville Intl-Standiford Field, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 
17R, Amdt 1E
Louisville, KY, Louisville Intl-Standiford Field, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 
35L, Amdt 1D
Louisville, KY, Louisville Intl-Standiford Field, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 
35R, Amdt 1E
Louisville, KY, Louisville Intl-Standiford Field, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 
17L, Orig-D
Louisville, KY, Louisville Intl-Standiford Field, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 
17R, Orig-C
Louisville, KY, Louisville Intl-Standiford Field, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 
35L, Amdt 1D
Louisville, KY, Louisville Intl-Standiford Field, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 
35R, Orig-C
Hastings, MI, Hastings, RNAV (GPS) RWY 12, Amdt 2
Hastings, MI, Hastings, RNAV (GPS) RWY 30, Amdt 2
Bigfork, MN, Bigfork Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 1
Brainerd, MN, Brainerd Lakes Rgnl, ILS OR LOC RWY 23, Amdt 7A
Brainerd, MN, Brainerd Lakes Rgnl, ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 34, Amdt 2
Brainerd, MN, Brainerd Lakes Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 5, Amdt 1A
Brainerd, MN, Brainerd Lakes Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 23, Orig-A
Brainerd, MN, Brainerd Lakes Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 34, Orig-A
St Cloud, MN, St Cloud Rgnl, ILS OR LOC RWY 31, Amdt 3B
St Cloud, MN, St Cloud Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 5, Orig-B
St Cloud, MN, St Cloud Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 23, Orig-B
St Cloud, MN, St Cloud Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 31, Amdt 1A
Beatrice, NE, Beatrice Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 14, Amdt 1C
Mount Vernon, OH, Knox County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 28, Amdt 1B
Mount Vernon, OH, Knox County, VOR-A, Amdt 8A
Hugo, OK, Stan Stamper Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 17, Amdt 1
Hugo, OK, Stan Stamper Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 35, Amdt 1
Corvallis, OR, Corvallis Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 17, Amdt 1A
Murfreesboro, TN, Murfreesboro Muni, NDB RWY 18, Amdt 2
Murfreesboro, TN, Murfreesboro Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Amdt 2
Murfreesboro, TN, Murfreesboro Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, Amdt 3
Carthage, TX, Panola County-Sharpe Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 35, Orig-A
Seymour, TX, Seymour Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 17, Orig-B
Milwaukee, WI, General Mitchell Intl, RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 7R, Amdt 1E

    RESCINDED: On January 26, 2018 (83 FR 3572), the FAA published 
an Amendment in Docket No. 31175, Amdt No. 3783, to Part 97 of the 
Federal Aviation Regulations under section 97.27, 97.29, 97.31, 
97.33, and 97.37. The following entries for Little Rock, AR, and 
Fort Hood/Killen, TX, effective March 29, 2018, are hereby rescinded 
in their entirety:

Little Rock, AR, Bill and Hillary Clinton National/Adams Field, ILS 
OR LOC RWY 4L, Amdt 26A
Little Rock, AR, Bill and Hillary Clinton National/Adams Field, ILS 
OR LOC RWY 4R, Amdt 2D
Little Rock, AR, Bill and Hillary Clinton National/Adams Field, ILS 
OR LOC RWY 22L, Orig-D
Little Rock, AR, Bill and Hillary Clinton National/Adams Field, RNAV 
(GPS) RWY 36, Orig-C
Little Rock, AR, Bill and Hillary Clinton National/Adams Field, 
Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 9
Fort Hood/Killeen, TX, Robert Gray AAF, NDB RWY 15, Amdt 6A, 
CANCELED
Fort Hood/Killeen, TX, Robert Gray AAF, RADAR-2, Orig-A

    RESCINDED: On February 13, 2018 (83 FR 6130), the FAA published 
an Amendment in Docket No. 31177, Amdt No. 3785, to Part 97 of the 
Federal Aviation Regulations under section 97.33. The following 
entries for Douglas, GA, effective March 29, 2018, are hereby 
rescinded in their entirety.

Douglas, GA, Douglas Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 4, Amdt 2
Douglas, GA, Douglas Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 22, Amdt 2

[FR Doc. 2018-04583 Filed 3-8-18; 8:45 am]
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