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SAFETY AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT AIRSPACE: Jim Davis (PCT) is the Na tional Airspace Lead for NATCA. Below are reports from Mr. Davis and other Airspace Team Leads. · Atlanta Metroplex o The Atlanta Metroplex project has been working toward our 12/10/2015 implementation throughout the past month. There was minor miscommunication with one of our facility Video Maps, but that issue has now been resolved. We have also conducted numerous Telcons with all the affected faciliti es and everything looks to be on track for the upcoming implementation. All of the facility training for 12/10 will be completed by 12/8. We recently had a meeting with Delta on 12/1 in which we briefed the entire project update to them including a possibl e West Departure restriction off of ATL for up to 3 days. ZTL04's airspace volume is almost doubling in size and a temporary (as needed) 280kt restriction will allow the controllers to become comfortable with this change. o The team has also been trackin g the new ATL SIDs, which are scheduled for publication on 2/4/2016. The SIDs have now been flight checked as of 12/4/2015. For the SID publication we have been working closely with A80 and ZTL to insure they have everything that they for training. o We recently met with Delta and ZTL to discuss some speeds that are on the ATL STARs at high altitudes. After having some lesson learned discussions with other projects we determined that speeds above FL290 were not a good idea. In this meeting the team took a ll the speeds off above FL290 and added a note, "Turbojet aircraft descend via MACH number until intercepting 280K. Maintain 280K until slowed by the STAR, or assigned by ATC." The team feels that this will increase our success with OPDs into ATL. o Subm itted by Joey Tinsley, ATL Metroplex Article 48 · NorCal Metroplex o The final scheduled amendments for the NorCal Metroplex project are scheduled for implementation on Thu, Dec 10 th . NCT and ZOA are on track for training / briefing the wor kforce p rior to implementation. Support on Dec 10 th will mirror the support utilized effectively for the Oct chart amendments: Airspace & Procedures Staff will be on hand at both facilities and A. Hodge will be on the ops floor at ZOA to provide support and troubl eshoot any issues. Occasional incorrectly filed flight plans, FMS databases that haven't caught up with the current chart changes, and minor automation issues are expected and will be handled accordingly. o The NorCal Metroplex Co - Leads will continue the project close out planning with the appropriate NATCA, FAA and MITRE personnel. o Upcoming Travel / Activities – Dec 10 th Chart Amendments; ongoing weekly NorCal Team Telcons; Jan 25 - 29: Quarterly Staff Meeting (San Diego); TBD 2016, tentatively Mar 1 - 3 – Metroplex Summit (DC); TBD – Meeting with SoCal Metroplex Team; TBD – NorCal closeout meeting(s)