Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments

AGENCY:

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION:

Final rule.

SUMMARY:

This amendment establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) 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, addition of new obstacles, or changes in 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 November 30, 2004. The compliance date for each SIAP 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 November 30, 2004.

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 Flight Inspection Area Office which originated the SIAP; 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.

For Purchase—Individual SIAP 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.

By Subscription—Copies of all SIAPs, mailed once every 2 weeks, are for sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Donald P. Pate, Flight Procedure Standards Branch (AMCAFS-420), 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) 954-4164.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

This amendment to part 97 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 97) establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs). The complete regulatory description of each SIAP is contained in official FAA form documents which are incorporated by reference in this amendment under 5 U.S.C. 552(a), 1 CFR part 51, and § 97.20 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR). The applicable FAA Forms are identified as FAA Forms 8260-3, 8260-4, and 8260-5. Materials incorporated by reference are available for examination or purchase as stated above.

The large number of SIAPs, their complex nature, and the need for a special format make their verbatim publication in the Federal Register expensive and impractical. Further, airmen do not use the regulatory text of the SIAPs, but 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 contained in FAA form documents is unnecessary. The provisions of this amendment state the affected CFR (and FAR) sections, with the types and effective dates of the SIAPs. This amendment also identifies the airport, its location, the procedure identification and the amendment number.

The Rule

This amendment to part 97 is effective upon publication of each separate SIAP as contained in the transmittal. Some SIAP amendments may have been previously issued by the FAA in a National Flight Data Center (NFDC) 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 amendments may require making them effective in less than 30 days. For the remaining SIAPs, an effective date at least 30 days after publication is provided.

Further, the SIAPs contained in this amendment are based on the criteria contained in the U.S. Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS). In developing these SIAPs, 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 and safety in air commerce, I find that notice and public procedure before adopting these SIAPs 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)

Adoption of the Amendment

Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, part 97 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 97) is amended by establishing, amending, suspending, or revoking Standard Instrument Approach 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(g), 40103, 40106, 40113, 40114, 40120, 44502, 44514, 44701, 44719, 44721-44722.

2. Part 97 is amended to read as follows:

* * * Effective December 23, 2004

Seattle, WA, Seattle-Tacoma Intl, ILS RWY 16R, Amdt 12D

Seattle, WA, Seattle-Tacoma Intl, NDB RWY 16R, Amdt 1B

Seattle, WA, Seattle-Tacoma Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 16R, Orig-B

Seattle, WA, Seattle-Tacoma Intl, VOR RWY 16L/R, Amdt 13A

* * * Effective January 20, 2005

Deadhorse, AK, Deadhorse, LOC/DME BC RWY 22, Amdt 10

King Cove, AK, King Cove, RNAV (GPS)-A, Orig

Point Lay, AK, Point Lay LRRS, RNAV (GPS) RWY 5, Orig

Point Lay, AK, Point Lay LRRS, RNAV (GPS) RWY 23, Orig

Point Lay, AK, Point Lay LRRS, NDB RWY 5, Orig

Point Lay, AK, Point Lay LRRS, NDB RWY 5, Orig, CANCELLED

Point Lay, AK, Point Lay LRRS, GPS RWY 5, Orig, CANCELLED

Point Lay, AK, Point Lay LRRS, GPS RWY 23, Orig, CANCELLED

Mobile, AL, Mobile Regional, VOR OR TACAN-A, Amdt 2

Mariposa, CA, Mariposa-Yosemite, RNAV (GPS)-B, Orig

Mariposa, CA, Mariposa-Yosemite, RNAV (GPS)-A, Orig

Blakely, GA, Early County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 5, Amdt 1

Blakely, GA, Early County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 23, Amdt 1

St Marys, GA, St Marys, RNAV (GPS) RWY 31, Orig-A

Goodland, KS, Renner Fld/Goodland Muni, ILS OR LOC RWY 30, Amdt 1

Somerset, KY, Somerset-Pulaski County-J.T.Wilson Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 22, Orig-A

Somerset, KY, Somerset-Pulaski County-J.T.Wilson Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 4, Orig-A

Shreveport, LA, Shreveport Regional, RNAV (GPS) RWY 23, Orig-A

Elkton, MD, Cecil County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 13, Orig

Mitchellville, MD, Freeway, RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Orig-A

Mitchellville, MD, Freeway, RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, Orig-A

St. Joseph, MO, Rosecrans Memorial, ILS OR LOC RWY 35, Amdt 31

Cozad, NE, Cozad Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 13, Orig

Cozad, NE, Cozad Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 31, Orig

Cozad, NE, Cozad Muni, VOR RWY 13, Amdt 2

Oshkosh, NE, Garden City, RNAV (GPS) RWY 12, Orig

Oshkosh, NE, Garden City, RNAV (GPS) RWY 30, Orig

Oshkosh, NE, Garden City, NDB RWY 12, Amdt 1

Mangum, OK, Scott Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 17, Amdt 1

Mangum, OK, Scott Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 35, Amdt 1

Saratoga Springs, NY, Saratoga County, VOR/DME-A, Orig

Saratoga Springs, NY, Saratoga County, VOR-A, Amdt 5, CANCELLED

Saratoga Springs, NY, Saratoga County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 5, Orig

Saratoga Springs, NY, Saratoga County, GPS RWY 5, Orig, CANCELLED

Saratoga Springs, NY, Saratoga County, RNAV (GPS) RWY 23, Orig

Saratoga Springs, NY, Saratoga County, GPS RWY 23, Orig, CANCELLED

Collegeville, PA, Perkiomen Valley, VOR RWY 9, Amdt 5

Collegeville, PA, Perkiomen Valley, RNAV (GPS) RWY 9, Orig

Collegeville, PA, Perkiomen Valley, RNAV (GPS) RWY 27, Orig

North Kingstown, RI, Quonset State, VOR RWY 34, Amdt 2

Waupaca, WI, Waupaca Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 10, Orig

Waupaca, WI, Waupaca Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY 28, Orig

Waupaca, WI, Waupaca Muni, NDB RWY 31, Orig

Waupaca, WI, Waupaca Muni, NDB OR GPS RWY 30, Amdt 4, CANCELLED

Evanston, WY, Evanston-Uinta County Burns Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 5, Amdt 1

Evanston, WY, Evanston-Uinta County Burns Field, RNAV (GPS) RWY 23, Amdt 1

Evanston, WY, Evanston-Uinta County Burns Field, VOR/DME RWY 23, Orig

Evanston, WY, Evanston-Uinta County Burns Field, VOR/DME OR GPS-A, Orig-A, CANCELLED

Evanston, WY, Evanston-Uinta County Burns Field, VOR/DME RWY 23, Amdt 2B, CANCELLED