[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 102 (Wednesday, May 27, 2020)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 31672-31674]
[FR Doc No: 2020-11219]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 97

[Docket No. 31313; Amdt. No. 3906]

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 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 May 27, 2020. 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 May 27, 2020.

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 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
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>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., Registry Bldg 29, Room 104, Oklahoma
City, OK 73169. Telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This rule amends Title 14, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 97 (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 the
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 May 15, 2020.
Robert C. Carty,
Executive Deputy 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
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

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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.

Sec. Sec.  97.23, 97.25, 97.27 NDB, 97.29, 97.31, 97.33 and
97.35  [Amended]

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2. Part 97 is amended to read as follows:
    By amending: Sec.  97.23 VOR, VOR/DME, VOR or TACAN, and VOR/DME or
TACAN; Sec.  97.25 LOC, LOC/DME, LDA, LDA/DME, SDF, SDF/DME; Sec.
97.27 NDB, NDB/DME; Sec.  97.29 ILS, ILS/DME, MLS, MLS/DME, MLS/RNAV;
Sec.  97.31 RADAR SIAPs; Sec.  97.33 RNAV SIAPs; and Sec.  97.35 COPTER
SIAPs, Identified as follows:

Effective Upon Publication

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      AIRAC date          State           City            Airport        FDC No.      FDC date       Subject
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18-Jun-20............  PA           Hazleton........  Hazleton Rgnl..       0/3220       4/9/20  This NOTAM,
                                                                                published in
                                                                                Docket No.
                                                                                31311, Amdt
                                                                                No. 3904, TL
                                                                                20-13, (85 FR
                                                                                27919; May 12,
                                                                                2020) is
                                                                                hereby
                                                                                rescinded in
                                                                                its entirety.
18-Jun-20............  MO           Boonville.......  Jesse Viertel         0/6151       5/1/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY
                                                       Memorial.                                  18, Orig-A.
18-Jun-20............  KS           Coffeyville.....  Coffeyville           0/6398       5/1/20  VOR/DME-A, Amdt
                                                       Muni.                                      7A.
18-Jun-20............  SC           Allendale.......  Allendale             0/6900      4/29/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY
                                                       County.                                    35, Orig-B.
18-Jun-20............  SC           Allendale.......  Allendale             0/6901      4/29/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY
                                                       County.                                    17, Orig-A.
18-Jun-20............  NM           Las Vegas.......  Las Vegas Muni.       0/6986       5/4/20  VOR RWY 20,
                                                                                Amdt 6A.
18-Jun-20............  SD           Sioux Falls.....  Joe Foss Field.       0/6987       5/1/20  ILS OR LOC RWY
                                                                                3, Amdt 27F.
18-Jun-20............  SD           Sioux Falls.....  Joe Foss Field.       0/6988       5/1/20  ILS OR LOC RWY
                                                                                21, Amdt 10B.
18-Jun-20............  SD           Sioux Falls.....  Joe Foss Field.       0/6989       5/1/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY
                                                                                3, Amdt 1C.
18-Jun-20............  SD           Sioux Falls.....  Joe Foss Field.       0/6990       5/1/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY
                                                                                9, Orig-E.
18-Jun-20............  SD           Sioux Falls.....  Joe Foss Field.       0/6991       5/1/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY
                                                                                27, Orig-E.
18-Jun-20............  SD           Sioux Falls.....  Joe Foss Field.       0/6992       5/1/20  VOR/DME OR
                                                                                TACAN RWY 33,
                                                                                Amdt 12E.
18-Jun-20............  SD           Sioux Falls.....  Joe Foss Field.       0/6993       5/1/20  VOR OR TACAN
                                                                                RWY 15, Amdt
                                                                                21E.
18-Jun-20............  MI           Saginaw.........  Saginaw County        0/7069       5/1/20  VOR/DME-A, Amdt
                                                       H W Browne.                                4.
18-Jun-20............  AL           Dothan..........  Dothan Rgnl....       0/7071      4/30/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY
                                                                                14, Amdt 2B.
18-Jun-20............  AL           Dothan..........  Dothan Rgnl....       0/7073      4/30/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY
                                                                                32, Amdt 1B.
18-Jun-20............  AL           Dothan..........  Dothan Rgnl....       0/7074      4/30/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY
                                                                                18, Amdt 2A.
18-Jun-20............  AL           Dothan..........  Dothan Rgnl....       0/7075      4/30/20  ILS OR LOC RWY
                                                                                14, Amdt 1A.
18-Jun-20............  AL           Dothan..........  Dothan Rgnl....       0/7076      4/30/20  ILS OR LOC RWY
                                                                                32, Amdt 9A.
18-Jun-20............  AL           Dothan..........  Dothan Rgnl....       0/7077      4/30/20  VOR OR TACAN-A,
                                                                                Amdt 13.
18-Jun-20............  AL           Dothan..........  Dothan Rgnl....       0/7083      4/30/20  VOR RWY 18,
                                                                                Amdt 3C.
18-Jun-20............  AL           Dothan..........  Dothan Rgnl....       0/7084      4/30/20  VOR RWY 14,
                                                                                Amdt 4B.
18-Jun-20............  TX           Greenville......  Majors.........       0/7111       5/1/20  VOR/DME RWY 17,
                                                                                Amdt 1.
18-Jun-20............  AR           Monticello......  Monticello Muni/      0/8381       5/5/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY
                                                       Ellis Field.                               3, Amdt 1C.
18-Jun-20............  AR           Monticello......  Monticello Muni/      0/8382       5/5/20  VOR-A, Amdt 6B.
                                                       Ellis Field.
18-Jun-20............  TN           Shelbyville.....  Bomar Field-          0/8547       5/5/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY
                                                       Shelbyville                                18, Orig.
                                                       Muni.
18-Jun-20............  TN           Shelbyville.....  Bomar Field-          0/8548       5/5/20  RNAV (GPS) Y
                                                       Shelbyville                                RWY 36, Orig-
                                                       Muni.                                      A.
18-Jun-20............  TN           Shelbyville.....  Bomar Field-          0/8549       5/5/20  RNAV (GPS) Z
                                                       Shelbyville                                RWY 36, Orig.
                                                       Muni.
18-Jun-20............  TN           Shelbyville.....  Bomar Field-          0/8550       5/5/20  VOR/DME RWY 18,
                                                       Shelbyville                                Amdt 5.
                                                       Muni.

18-Jun-20............  TN           Shelbyville.....  Bomar Field-          0/8552       5/5/20  VOR RWY 18,
                                                       Shelbyville                                Amdt 5A.
                                                       Muni.
18-Jun-20............  TN           Dickson.........  Dickson Muni...       0/8702       5/5/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY
                                                                                17, Amdt 1B.
18-Jun-20............  WV           Berkeley Springs  Potomac Airpark       0/8703       5/5/20  VOR RWY 29,
                                                                                Amdt 6A.
18-Jun-20............  MA           Falmouth........  Cape Cod Coast        0/8941       5/5/20  ILS OR LOC RWY
                                                       Guard Air                                  32, Amdt 1B.
                                                       Station.
18-Jun-20............  PA           Hazleton........  Hazleton Rgnl..       0/9132       5/7/20  RNAV (GPS) RWY
                                                                                10, Amdt 3.
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