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

AGENCY:

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION:

Final rule.

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 April 5, 2021. 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 April 5, 2021.

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 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, email fedreg.legal@nara.gov or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/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 Procedures and Airspace Group, Flight Technologies and Procedures Division, Flight Standards Service, Federal Aviation Administration. Mailing Address: FAA Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, Flight Procedures and Airspace Group, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., Registry Bldg 29, Room 104, Oklahoma City, OK 73169. Telephone (405) 954-4164.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

This rule amends 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 8260-3, 8260-4, 8260-5, 8260-15A, 8260-15B, when required by an entry on 8260-15A, and 8260-15C.

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 or 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 typed 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 flights 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.

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 97

• Air Traffic Control
• Airports
• Incorporation by reference
• Navigation (Air)

Adoption of the Amendment

Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 97 (14 CRF 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

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.

2. Part 97 is amended to read as follows:

Effective 22 April 2021

King Salmon, AK, PAKN, RNAV (GPS) RWY 12, Amdt 2A

King Salmon, AK, PAKN, RNAV (GPS) RWY 30, Amdt 2A

Bentonville, AR, Bentonville Muni/Louise M Thaden Field, VOR-A, Amdt 14, CANCELLED

Sacramento, CA, KSAC, RNAV (GPS) RWY 2, Amdt 1

Orlando, FL, KMCO, ILS OR LOC RWY 17L, ILS RWY 17L (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 17L (CAT II), ILS RWY 17L (CAT III), Amdt 4

Orlando, FL, KMCO, RNAV (GPS) RWY 17L, Amdt 2

Atlanta, GA, KATL, ILS OR LOC RWY 8L, ILS RWY 8L (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 8L (CAT II), ILS RWY 8L (CAT III), Amdt 6

Atlanta, GA, KATL, ILS OR LOC RWY 8R, Amdt 62

Atlanta, GA, KATL, ILS OR LOC RWY 9L, Amdt 11

Atlanta, GA, KATL, ILS OR LOC RWY 9R, ILS RWY 9R (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 9R (CAT II), ILS RWY 9R (CAT III), Amdt 20

Atlanta, GA, KATL, ILS OR LOC RWY 26L, Amdt 22

Atlanta, GA, KATL, ILS OR LOC RWY 26R, ILS RWY 26R (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 26R (SA CAT II), Amdt 8

Atlanta, GA, KATL, ILS OR LOC RWY 27L, ILS RWY 27L (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 27L (CAT II), Amdt 19

Atlanta, GA, KATL, ILS PRM RWY 8L (CLOSE PARALLEL), ILS PRM RWY 8L (CLOSE PARALLEL) (SA CAT I), ILS PRM RWY 8L (CLOSE PARALLEL) (CAT II), ILS PRM RWY 8L (CLOSE PARALLEL) (CAT III), Amdt 3

Atlanta, GA, KATL, ILS PRM RWY 8R (CLOSE PARALLEL), Amdt 3

Atlanta, GA, KATL, ILS PRM RWY 9L (CLOSE PARALLEL), Amdt 3

Atlanta, GA, KATL, ILS PRM RWY 9R (CLOSE PARALLEL), ILS PRM RWY 9R (SA CAT I) (CLOSE PARALLEL), ILS PRM RWY 9R (CAT II) (CLOSE PARALLEL), ILS PRM RWY 9R (CAT III) (CLOSE PARALLEL), Amdt 3

Atlanta, GA, KATL, ILS PRM RWY 26L (CLOSE PARALLEL), Amdt 3

Atlanta, GA, KATL, ILS PRM RWY 26R (CLOSE PARALLEL), ILS PRM RWY 26R (CLOSE PARALLEL) (SA CAT I), ILS PRM RWY 26R (CLOSE PARALLEL) (SA CAT II), Amdt 4

Atlanta, GA, KATL, ILS PRM RWY 27L (CLOSE PARALLEL), ILS PRM RWY 27L (CLOSE PARALLEL) (SA CAT I), ILS PRM RWY 27L (CLOSE PARALLEL) (CAT II), Amdt 4

Grand Rapids, MN, KGPZ, ILS OR LOC RWY 34, Amdt 3

Grand Rapids, MN, KGPZ, RNAV (GPS) RWY 34, Amdt 1

Nashua, NH, KASH, ILS OR LOC RWY 14, Amdt 2

Nashua, NH, KASH, RNAV (GPS) RWY 14, Amdt 2

Nashua, NH, KASH, RNAV (GPS) RWY 32, Amdt 2

Alamogordo, NM, KALM, RNAV (GPS) RWY 4, Amdt 2

Alamogordo, NM, KALM, VOR RWY 4, Amdt 3, CANCELLED

Las Vegas, NV, KLAS, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 19R, Amdt 3A

Columbus, OH, KCMH, ILS OR LOC RWY 10L, Amdt 20

Columbus, OH, KCMH, ILS OR LOC RWY 10R, ILS RWY 10R (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 10R (SA CAT II), Amdt 10

Columbus, OH, KCMH, ILS OR LOC RWY 28L, ILS RWY 28L (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 28L (SA CAT II), Amdt 31

Columbus, OH, KCMH, ILS OR LOC RWY 28R, Amdt 5

Columbus, OH, KCMH, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 10L, Amdt 4

Columbus, OH, KCMH, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 10R, Amdt 4

Columbus, OH, KCMH, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 28L, Amdt 4

Columbus, OH, KCMH, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 28R, Amdt 3

Columbus, OH, KCMH, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 10L, Amdt 2

Columbus, OH, KCMH, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 10R, Amdt 2

Columbus, OH, KCMH, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 28L, Amdt 2

Columbus, OH, KCMH, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 28R, Amdt 2

Memphis, TN, General Dewitt Spain, VOR RWY17, Orig-B, CANCELLED

Millington, TN, Charles W Baker, VOR RWY 18, Amdt 2A, CANCELLED

Pulaski, TN, Abernathy Field, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 5

Austin, TX, KAUS, ILS OR LOC RWY 18L, ILS RWY 18L (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 18L (CAT II), ILS RWY 18L (CAT III), Amdt 4

Austin, TX, KAUS, ILS OR LOC RWY 18R, Amdt 6

Austin, TX, KAUS, ILS OR LOC RWY 36L, Amdt 7

Austin, TX, KAUS, ILS OR LOC RWY 36R, ILS RWY 36R (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 36R (SA CAT II), Amdt 4B

Austin, TX, KAUS, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 18L, Amdt 3

Austin, TX, KAUS, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 18R, Amdt 3

Austin, TX, KAUS, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 36L, Amdt 3

Austin, TX, KAUS, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 36R, Amdt 2A

Austin, TX, KAUS, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 18L, Amdt 2

Austin, TX, KAUS, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 18R, Amdt 2

Austin, TX, KAUS, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 36L, Amdt 2

Austin, TX, KAUS, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 36R, Amdt 2

Austin, TX, Austin-Bergstrom Intl, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 2A

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, KDFW, RNAV (GPS) RWY 18L, Amdt 1C

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, KDFW, RNAV (GPS) RWY 18R, Amdt 1C

Houston, TX, KIAH, ILS OR LOC RWY 27, ILS REY 27 (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 27 (CAT II), ILS RWY 27 (CAT III), Amdt 11C

Houston, TX, KIAH, RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 27, Amdt 5B

Houston, TX, KIAH, RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 27, Amdt 2B

Rice Lake, WI, KRPD, ILS OR LOC RWY 1, Orig-C

RESCINDED: On March 05, 2021 (86 FR 12819), the FAA Published an Amendment in Docket No. 31355 Amdt No. 3943, to Part 97 of the Federal Aviation Regulations Under Section 97.29 and 97.33. The Following Entries for Kahului, HI, and Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, Effective April 22, 2021, are Hereby Rescinded in Their Entirety:

North Little Rock, AR, KORK, RNAV (GPS) RWY 5, Amdt 1A

Kahului, HI, Kahului, ILS OR LOC RWY 2, Amdt 26

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, KDFW, ILS OR LOC RWY 36L, ILS RWY 36L (CAT II), ILS RWY 36L (CAT III), Amdt 5