AGENCY:
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION:
Final rule.
SUMMARY:
This rule amends, suspends, or removes 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 for the 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 July 6, 2023. 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 July 6, 2023.
ADDRESSES:
Availability of matter 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 Information Services, 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 fr.inspection@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 online 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., STB Annex, Bldg. 26, Room 217, Oklahoma City, OK 73099. Telephone: (405) 954–1139.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
This rule amends 14 CFR part 97 by amending the referenced SIAPs. The complete regulatory description of each SIAP is listed on the appropriate FAA Form 8260, as modified by the National Flight Data Center (NFDC)/Permanent Notice to Airmen (P–NOTAM), and is incorporated by reference under 5 U.S.C. 552(a), 1 CFR part 51, and 14 CFR 97.20. 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 on FAA form documents is unnecessary. This amendment provides the affected CFR sections, and specifies the SIAPs and 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 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 and Takeoff Minimums and ODP as amended in the transmittal. For safety and timeliness of change considerations, this amendment incorporates only specific changes contained for each SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and ODP as modified by FDC permanent NOTAMs.
The SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, as modified by FDC permanent NOTAM, and contained in this amendment are based on criteria contained in the U.S. Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS). In developing these changes to SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, the TERPS criteria were applied only to specific conditions existing at the affected airports. All SIAP amendments in this rule have been previously issued by the FAA in a FDC NOTAM as an emergency action of immediate flight safety relating directly to published aeronautical charts.
The circumstances that created the need for these SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and ODP amendments require making them effective in less than 30 days.
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 these 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 June 23, 2023.
Thomas J. Nichols,
Manager, Aviation Safety, Flight Standards Service, Standards Section, Flight Procedures & Airspace Group, Flight Technologies & Procedures Division.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, 14 CFR part 97 is amended by amending Standard Instrument Approach Procedures and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, 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:
By amending: § 97.23 VOR, VOR/DME, VOR or TACAN, and VOR/DME or TACAN; § 97.25 LOC, LOC/DME, LDA, LDA/DME, SDF, SDF/DME; § 97.27 NDB, NDB/DME; § 97.29 ILS, ILS/DME, MLS, MLS/DME, MLS/RNAV; § 97.31 RADAR SIAPs; § 97.33 RNAV SIAPs; and § 97.35 COPTER SIAPs, Identified as follows:
* * * Effective Upon Publication
AIRAC date | State | City | Airport name | FDC No. | FDC date | Procedure name |
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10–Aug–23 | MS | Columbia | Columbia/Marion County | 3/0259 | 3/21/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 23, Amdt 2. |
10–Aug–23 | WI | Oconto | Oconto/J Douglas Bake Muni | 3/0375 | 5/23/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 11, Orig-B. |
10–Aug–23 | WI | Oconto | Oconto/J Douglas Bake Muni | 3/0376 | 5/23/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 29, Orig-B. |
10–Aug–23 | OR | Christmas Valley | Christmas Valley | 3/0496 | 6/15/23 | RNAV (GPS) -A, Orig. |
10–Aug–23 | GA | Columbus | Columbus | 3/1798 | 5/10/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 13, Amdt 1. |
10–Aug–23 | NC | Mount Olive | Mount Olive Muni | 3/1841 | 4/14/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 5, Orig-D. |
10–Aug–23 | NC | Mount Olive | Mount Olive Muni | 3/1842 | 4/14/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 23, Orig-C. |
10–Aug–23 | NM | Farmington | Four Corners Rgnl | 3/2235 | 3/22/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 23, Amdt 2. |
10–Aug–23 | AL | Reform | North Pickens | 3/2371 | 5/31/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 1, Orig-C. |
10–Aug–23 | IA | Emmetsburg | Emmetsburg Muni | 3/2631 | 5/12/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 31, Orig-B. |
10–Aug–23 | GA | Louisville | Louisville Muni | 3/2655 | 5/10/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 13, Orig-A. |
10–Aug–23 | VA | Farmville | Farmville Rgnl | 3/3296 | 5/12/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 21, Orig-B. |
10–Aug–23 | VA | Farmville | Farmville Rgnl | 3/3299 | 5/12/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 3, Orig-A. |
10–Aug–23 | AR | Texarkana | Texarkana Rgnl-Webb Fld | 3/4078 | 5/8/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 31, Orig-C. |
10–Aug–23 | AK | Anvik | Anvik | 3/4176 | 6/1/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 17, Orig-A. |
10–Aug–23 | AK | Anvik | Anvik | 3/4186 | 6/1/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 35, Orig-A. |
10–Aug–23 | TN | Knoxville | Mc Ghee Tyson | 3/4228 | 6/1/23 | ILS OR LOC RWY 23L, Orig. |
10–Aug–23 | TN | Knoxville | Mc Ghee Tyson | 3/4229 | 6/1/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 5R, Amdt 2A. |
10–Aug–23 | TN | Knoxville | Mc Ghee Tyson | 3/4231 | 6/1/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 23L, Amdt 2. |
10–Aug–23 | TN | Knoxville | Mc Ghee Tyson | 3/4232 | 6/1/23 | VOR RWY 23L, Amdt 5A. |
10–Aug–23 | IA | Muscatine | Muscatine Muni | 3/4362 | 6/1/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 24, Orig-A. |
10–Aug–23 | NY | Olean | Cattaraugus County-Olean | 3/4369 | 6/1/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 22, Amdt 2A. |
10–Aug–23 | NY | Olean | Cattaraugus County-Olean | 3/4370 | 6/1/23 | LOC RWY 22, Amdt 7A. |
10–Aug–23 | NY | Olean | Cattaraugus County-Olean | 3/4371 | 6/1/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 4, Amdt 2A. |
10–Aug–23 | IL | Peoria | General Downing—Peoria Intl | 3/4842 | 6/5/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 13, Amdt 1C. |
10–Aug–23 | IL | Peoria | General Downing—Peoria Intl | 3/4843 | 6/5/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 31, Amdt 1D. |
10–Aug–23 | WV | Clarksburg | North Central West Virginia | 3/4846 | 6/5/23 | ILS OR LOC RWY 21, Amdt 4A. |
10–Aug–23 | TX | Rocksprings | Edwards County | 3/5208 | 5/12/23 | VOR RWY 14, Amdt 5C. |
10–Aug–23 | OH | Springfield | Springfield/Beckley Muni | 3/5516 | 6/8/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 24, Orig-A. |
10–Aug–23 | MN | Sauk Centre | Sauk Centre Muni | 3/5523 | 6/8/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 32, Amdt 1B. |
10–Aug–23 | MN | Sauk Centre | Sauk Centre Muni | 3/5525 | 6/8/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 14, Orig-A. |
10–Aug–23 | SD | Eagle Butte | Cheyenne Eagle Butte | 3/5526 | 6/8/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 31, Orig-A. |
10–Aug–23 | CA | Santa Monica | Santa Monica Muni | 3/5530 | 5/30/23 | VOR -A, Amdt 11A. |
10–Aug–23 | MO | Mountain View | Mountain View | 3/5788 | 5/15/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 10, Orig-C. |
10–Aug–23 | NY | New York | Long Island Mac Arthur | 3/6091 | 6/6/23 | ILS OR LOC RWY 24, Amdt 4D. |
10–Aug–23 | NY | New York | Laguardia | 3/6370 | 6/5/23 | ILS OR LOC RWY 13, Amdt 2B. |
10–Aug–23 | NY | New York | Laguardia | 3/6371 | 6/5/23 | LOC RWY 31, Amdt 3E. |
10–Aug–23 | NY | New York | Laguardia | 3/6372 | 6/5/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 13, Amdt 1B. |
10–Aug–23 | NY | New York | Laguardia | 3/6373 | 6/5/23 | RNAV (GPS) X RWY 22, Orig. |
10–Aug–23 | NY | New York | Laguardia | 3/6374 | 6/5/23 | RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 22, Amdt 2F. |
10–Aug–23 | NY | New York | Laguardia | 3/6375 | 6/5/23 | ILS OR LOC RWY 22, ILS RWY 22 (SA CAT I AND II), Amdt 21C. |
10–Aug–23 | NY | New York | Laguardia | 3/6376 | 6/5/23 | RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 31, Orig-B. |
10–Aug–23 | NY | New York | Laguardia | 3/6377 | 6/5/23 | RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 31, Amdt 1G. |
10–Aug–23 | AL | Mobile | Mobile Intl | 3/6442 | 5/16/23 | ILS OR LOC RWY 32, Amdt 4. |
10–Aug–23 | AL | Mobile | Mobile Intl | 3/6443 | 5/16/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 14, Amdt 3. |
10–Aug–23 | AL | Mobile | Mobile Intl | 3/6444 | 5/16/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Amdt 3. |
10–Aug–23 | AL | Mobile | Mobile Intl | 3/6445 | 5/16/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 32, Amdt 3. |
10–Aug–23 | AL | Mobile | Mobile Intl | 3/6446 | 5/16/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, Amdt 3. |
10–Aug–23 | AL | Mobile | Mobile Intl | 3/6447 | 5/16/23 | VOR RWY 14, Amdt 9. |
10–Aug–23 | AL | Mobile | Mobile Intl | 3/6448 | 5/16/23 | VOR RWY 32, Amdt 11C. |
10–Aug–23 | VA | Hot Springs | Ingalls Fld | 3/6647 | 4/5/23 | ILS OR LOC RWY 25, Amdt 5. |
10–Aug–23 | MI | West Branch | West Branch Community | 3/7051 | 5/18/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 9, Orig-B. |
10–Aug–23 | VA | Orange | Orange County | 3/7100 | 4/27/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 8, Orig-A. |
10–Aug–23 | VA | Orange | Orange County | 3/7101 | 4/27/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 26, Orig-A. |
10–Aug–23 | PA | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh Intl | 3/7226 | 6/8/23 | RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 28L, Amdt 1. |
10–Aug–23 | PA | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh Intl | 3/7227 | 6/8/23 | RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 28L, Amdt 5. |
10–Aug–23 | MI | West Branch | West Branch Community | 3/7653 | 5/18/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 27, Amdt 1. |
10–Aug–23 | MN | Rush City | Rush City Rgnl | 3/7684 | 6/8/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 34, Amdt 1. |
10–Aug–23 | MN | South St Paul | South St Paul Muni/Richard E Fleming Fld | 3/7686 | 6/8/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 34, Amdt 2. |
10–Aug–23 | TX | Waco | Waco Rgnl | 3/8186 | 6/12/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 19, Amdt 1. |
10–Aug–23 | MN | St Cloud | St Cloud Rgnl | 3/8293 | 5/1/23 | ILS OR LOC RWY 31, Amdt 3C. |
10–Aug–23 | MN | St Cloud | St Cloud Rgnl | 3/8295 | 5/1/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 13, Amdt 1A. |
10–Aug–23 | MN | St Cloud | St Cloud Rgnl | 3/8299 | 5/1/23 | ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 13, Amdt 1A. |
10–Aug–23 | MN | St Cloud | St Cloud Rgnl | 3/8301 | 5/1/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 31, Amdt 1B. |
10–Aug–23 | MN | St Cloud | St Cloud Rgnl | 3/8303 | 5/1/23 | VOR RWY 31, Orig-C. |
10–Aug–23 | WA | Bremerton | Bremerton Ntl | 3/8658 | 3/22/23 | ILS OR LOC RWY 20, Amdt 17A. |
10–Aug–23 | NM | Moriarty | Moriarty Muni | 3/8896 | 4/10/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 26, Orig-B. |
10–Aug–23 | OH | Dayton | James M Cox Dayton Intl | 3/9103 | 5/1/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 6R, Amdt 1B. |
10–Aug–23 | PA | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh Intl | 3/9538 | 6/13/23 | RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 10R, Orig-E. |
10–Aug–23 | WA | Bremerton | Bremerton Ntl | 3/9551 | 3/22/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 2, Amdt 2B. |
10–Aug–23 | AK | Buckland | Buckland | 3/9573 | 6/15/23 | Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 2. |
10–Aug–23 | NY | Shirley | Brookhaven | 3/9672 | 5/2/23 | RNAV (GPS)-A, Orig. |
10–Aug–23 | KS | Colby | Shalz Fld | 3/9766 | 3/21/23 | NDB RWY 17, Amdt 2. |
10–Aug–23 | KS | Colby | Shalz Fld | 3/9767 | 3/21/23 | RNAV (GPS) RWY 17, Amdt 2. |
10–Aug–23 | OH | Woodsfield | Monroe County | 3/9791 | 3/20/23 | VOR/DME RWY 25, Amdt 7A. |
[FR Doc. 2023–14196 Filed 7–5–23; 8:45 am]
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