Federal Register: RULES [14 CFR Part 97]

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

CFR Citation: 14 CFR Part 97

Docket ID: [Docket No. 30576; Amdt. No. 3241]

NOTICE: RULES

DOCUMENT ACTION: Final rule.

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

DATES: This rule is effective October 31, 2007. 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 October 31, 2007.

DOCUMENT 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.

SUMMARY: Standard instrument approach procedures,

SUPPLEMENTAL 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 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 82603, 82604, 82605, 826015A, and 826015B when required by an entry on 826015A.

The large number of SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, in addition to their complex nature and the need for
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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. 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 forms is unnecessary. This amendment provides the affected CFR sections and specifies the types of SIAPs and the effective dates of the SIAPs, 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 procedure 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 October 19, 2007.
James J. Ballough,
Director, Flight Standards Service.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, under 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 0901 UTC on the dates specified, as follows: PART 97STANDARD INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES
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, 4472144722.
2. Part 97 is amended to read as follows:
Effective 20 Dec 2007
Andalusia/Opp, AL, South Alabama Rgnl at Bill Benton Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 11, Amdt 1A
Andalusia/Opp, AL, South Alabama Rgnl at Bill Benton Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 29, Amdt 1B
Centreville, AL, Bibb County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 10, Orig
Centreville, AL, Bibb County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 28, Orig
Centreville, AL, Bibb County, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig Clayton, AL, Clayton Municipal, RNAV (GPS) RWY 27, Orig
Clayton, AL, Clayton Municipal, VOR/DME RWY 27, Amdt 2
Eufaula, AL, Weedon Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Orig
Eufaula, AL, Weedon Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, Orig
Eufaula, AL, Weedon Field, VOR RWY 18, Amdt 8
Eufaula, AL, Weedon Field, VOR/DME RWY 36, Amdt 3
Monroeville, AL, Monroe County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 3, Orig
Monroeville, AL, Monroe County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 21, Orig
Monroeville, AL, Monroe County, VOR RWY 3, Amdt 9
Monroeville, AL, Monroe County, VOR RWY 21, Amdt 9
Monroeville, AL, Monroe County, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig
Tuscaloosa, AL, Tuscaloosa Regional, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 2
Byron, CA, Byron, RNAV (GPS) RWY 30, OrigA
Sandersville, GA, Kaolin Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 12, Amdt 1
Sandersville, GA, Kaolin Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 30, Amdt 1
Sandersville, GA, Kaolin Field, NDB RWY 12, Amdt 1
Sandersville, GA, Kaolin Field, VOR/DMEA, Amdt 6
Vidalia, GA, Vidalia Regional, ILS OR LOC/NDB RWY 24, Amdt 1 Vidalia, GA, Vidalia Regional, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig
Chicago, IL, Lansing Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, Orig
Chicago, IL, Lansing Muni, LOC RWY 36, Orig
Chicago/West Chicago, IL, Dupage, RNAV (GPS) RWY 20R, Orig
Chicago/West Chicago, IL, Dupage, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig
Lafayette, IN, Purdue University, VORA, Amdt 26
Prestonburg, KY, Big Sandy Regional, RNAV (GPS) RWY 21, Amdt 1A Bad Axe, MI, Huron County Memorial, RNAV (GPS) RWY 4, Orig
Bad Axe, MI, Huron County Memorial, RNAV (GPS) RWY 22, Orig Bad Axe, MI, Huron County Memorial, VOR RWY 4, Amdt 11
Bad Axe, MI, Huron County Memorial, VOR RWY 22, Amdt 10
Bad Axe, MI, Huron County Memorial, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 4
Detroit, MI, Willow Run, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 9 Natchez, MS, HardyAnders Fld NatchezAdams County, ILS OR LOC RWY 13, Amdt 1
Natchez, MS, HardyAnders Fld NatchezAdams County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 13, Orig
Natchez, MS, HardyAnders Fld NatchezAdams County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Orig
Natchez, MS, HardyAnders Fld NatchezAdams County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 31, Orig
Natchez, MS, HardyAnders Fld NatchezAdams County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, Orig
Natchez, MS, HardyAnders Fld NatchezAdams County, VOR/DME RWY 13, Amdt 3
Natchez, MS, HardyAnders Fld NatchezAdams County, NDB OR GPS RWY 18, Amdt 4C, CANCELLED
Natchez, MS, HardyAnders Fld NatchezAdams County, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig
Rutherfordton, NC, Rutherford Co/Marchman Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 1, Orig
Rutherfordton, NC, Rutherford Co/Marchman Field, LOC RWY 1, Amdt 2 Rutherfordton, NC, Rutherford Co/Marchman Field, GPS RWY 1, Amdt 1, CANCELLED
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Rutherfordton, NC, Rutherford Co/Marchman Field, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 2
Reno, NV, Reno/Tahoe Intl, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 4 Dayton, OH, Greene CountyLewis A Jackson Regional, RNAV (GPS) RWY 7, OrigA
Dayton, OH, Greene CountyLewis A Jackson Regional, RNAV (GPS) RWY 25, OrigA
Kent, OH, Kent State Univ, RNAV (GPS) RWY 1, Amdt 1A
Kent, OH, Kent State Univ, RNAV (GPS) RWY 19, Amdt 1A
Mount Joy/Marietta, PA, Donegal Springs Airpark, RNAV (GPS) RWY 28, Orig
Mount Joy/Marietta, PA, Donegal Springs Airpark, VOR RWY 28, Amdt 1 Mount Joy/Marietta, PA, Donegal Springs Airpark, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 2
Pottstown, PA, Pottstown Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 2
Shelbyville, TN, Bomar FieldShelbyville Muni, VOR/DME RWY 18, Amdt 5
Trenton, TN, Gibson County, NDB OR GPS RWY 19, Amdt 4, CANCELLED Abilene, TX, Abilene Regional, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 2
Richmond/Ashland, VA, Hanover County Muni, LOC RWY 16, Amdt 3 Seattle, WA, SeattleTacoma Intl, VOR/DME RWY 34C, Orig
Seattle, WA, SeattleTacoma Intl, VOR RWY 34C/R, Amdt 9C, CANCELLED Jackson, WY, Jackson Hole, ILS OR LOC Y RWY 19, Orig
Jackson, WY, Jackson Hole, ILS OR LOC RWY 19, Amdt 9, CANCELLED Effective 14 Feb 2008
Detroit, MI, Willow Run, RNAV (GPS) RWY 32, Orig, CANCELLED Philadelphia, PA, Northeast Philadelphia, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig

The FAA published the following Amendment in Docket No. 30574 Amdt. No. 3239 to Part 97 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (Vol. 72, FR No. 199, Page 58510, dated October 16, 2007) under Section 97.23 effective 22 November 2007, that is currently published and is hereby rescinded as effective for 22 November 2007:
Hyannis, MA, Barnstable MuniBoardman/Polando Field, VOR RWY 6, Amdt 9
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Harry J. Hodges, Flight Procedure Standards Branch (AFS420), 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) 9544164.