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FBG and GSB radar feeds are progressing. However, without the tree screening resolved, their tracking issues will continue. Vehicle ADS-B ● There are 1,502 vehicles equipped at 22 airports. ● Due to increasing interest, the team met with the Agency in efforts to update the AC (advisory circular) so airports would have more options in terms of equipping vehicles. ● We anticipate growth in this program as it not only increases controller situational awareness, but also aids in prevention of runway incursions and collision avoidance. ● The team is expecting upcoming outreach meetings at DCA, IAD, and SAN. ● LAS completed SAT on March 12, adding 75 vehicles to the total number equipped in the NAS. ● PIT vehicle SAT is scheduled for May 14 and will add 50 vehicles to the total number equipped. ● A vehicle transmit map petition has been sent to the FCC. April 8, 2019 Update ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES & OCEANIC PROCEDURES (ATOP) John Lenhart (ZOA) is the Article 114 Representative for Advanced Technologies and Oceanic Procedures (ATOP). His report is below: Reduced Oceanic Separation The draft SRM document for the proposed ASEPS oceanic 20-mile longitudinal and 23- mile lateral separation standard has been distributed to the panel members for comments returned. This was a final investment decision SRM. NATCA ensured that the ability to issue a controlled and protected WX deviation in the oceanic environment while utilizing reduced separation was part of the assumed environment. This ensures a WX deviation solution to be established prior to an implementation of the proposed standards. TR 2 Update Due to the government shutdown, the waterfall for ATOP has not only pushed right, but the order has not been solidified. ZAN was the preferred keysite, but ZNY has also expressed several concerns and reasons for consideration to be the keysite which make sense. As of now the ATOP program is developing a timeline of benchmarks to make ZNY the TR2 keysite and working closely with ZNY to make it happen. ATOP OCP The ZAN/ZOA OCP meeting is scheduled for the second two weeks in May. Later this month, AJR X will be traveling to ZNY for the initial discussions for the development of their OCP.