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Working with EAP Committee - I have begun working with the EAP Committee to help spread the word to members about the benefits of the program. I'm waiting for some additional information from Carrie Uphus to proceed with the project. Standardizing ATC Training in the NAS - The HP Team had previously developed training standards for TRACONs. There has been renewed interest in properly testing and implementing the standards, as well as developing standards for tower and En route options. This was briefed at the November SLM meeting and we are awaiting direction for next steps. OSHA Karena Marinas (ZLA) is the Chair of NATCA's OSHA Committee. Her report is below: Chair Update - In March of 2020, JO 3900.19C will become the basis for the FAA's Occupational Safety and Health Policy. Since this new version does not contain the program elements of the past version, NATCA signed a scoping document with the FAA to evaluate the various chapters of the order for each line of business with NATCA BUEs. The goal was to determine whether orders, memos, or more were needed to augment the order and ensure roles and responsibilities were addressed for each subject. The workgroup is nearing completion and the FAA is working hard to get the various orders, etc., out before the March deadline hits. Some new orders are already out and should be reviewed by all for familiarity: JO 1050.20B for Asbestos, and JO 3900.61A for Drinking Water Testing. OSHA Committee representatives are available if you have questions on these. On Nov. 19-20, David Kirkwood, Matt Murray, and Mark Sellek participated in a face-to- face meeting in Washington, with PASS and the FAA to begin work on a CWG to address issues pertaining to establishment OSHECCOMs and communication. The group reported back that much work was accomplished during the meeting and we will have a report for the workgroup sponsors soon. On Nov. 21, Ms. Marinas and Mr. Kirkwood received a briefing on FAA Order 1053.1D regarding energy, along with Melinda Kim. The group is preparing a response. On Nov. 22, Ms. Marinas and Mr. Kirkwood also received a briefing with Ms. Kim on FAA JO 3900.63A for fall protection. We are exploring whether this order fully

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