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northwest corner of CLT and that meeting will occur the first week of January. We handled a myriad of routine tasks such as updating targets files, design packages, schedules, task trackers and participated in various telcons. o Bob Szymkiewicz CLT Metroplex Article 48 lead · Atlanta Metroplex o The Atlanta Metroplex project has been working toward our next implementation on 2/4/16. We will be publishing 18 new ATL SIDs that will be NOTAMd 'ATC Assigned Only' until 4/12/16. Most of the SIDs mirror what the current SIDs are for the first 20 miles, the biggest benefit for the new SIDs are balan cing the East and North gates. This will hopefully make one of the most efficient airports in the NAS even more efficient. o On 12/7/15 we briefed our project to the CNS Taskforce and everyone was very accepting. The biggest discussion was regarding RNP SI D capability. o Our latest STAR procedure database is currently being completed and once completed we will give the DataPack to Delta and Southwest Airlines. The new ATL STARs aren't going in effect until 11/15/16, but we are giving the airlines one last t ime to voice any possible concerns before turning everything over to Publication. The airlines will have 30 days to test the procedures in there Simulators and then we will have 30 days to make any modifications that will be needed for Fly - abilty. o Joey T insley ATL Metroplex Article 48 · NorCal Metroplex Update o The final scheduled amendments for the NorCal Metroplex project were successfully implemented on Thu, Dec 10 th . Limited team activity has occurred during the month due to holiday staffing and leave. o The NorCal Metroplex Co - Leads will continue the project close out planning with the appropriate NATCA, FAA and MITRE personnel. All procedural and airspace changes and impacts, along with any outstanding desired changes from the SMEs, will be cat alogued and provided to the facilities, as appropriate. Final analysis of changes will be provided to the facilities upon receipt: timeframe late Feb – Mar 2016. o Upcoming Travel / Activities: ongoing weekly NorCal Team Telcons to resume Jan 6; Jan 25 - 29: Quarterly Staff Meeting (San Diego); Mar 1 - 3 – Metroplex Summit (DC); TBD – Meeting with SoCal Metroplex Team; TBD – NorCal closeout meeting(s) . o Submitted by Amanda Hodge Article 48 Rep, NorCal Metroplex · Southern California Metroplex o The SoCal Metroplex Core Team was at SCT the week of Dec 14 th , but due to the possible government shutdown was required to end the week early. o The team has taken the holidays off and will resume the first week of January. Your SoCal Team wishes you and you're fami lies a safe and Happy Holiday and best wishes for 2016. o Submitted by Jose Gonzalez Article 48 Rep, SoCal Metroplex · Cleveland/Detroit Metroplex Design & Implementation o The project is still in the evaluation stage. We conducted an outreach