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2016 CBA Tentati ve Agreement Page 145 of 217 closure of a CAP at a Terminal/En Route Facility. Section 5. The Agency will collaborate with the Union at the appropriate level if there is a need to amend a CAP developed at the local level. Section 6. If the Parties cannot achieve consensus during any phase of the CAR/CAP process, they shall follow the provisions identified in Section 7 of Article 114 of this Agreement. ARTICLE 113 RUNWAY SAFETY Section 1. The Parties agree that prevention of runway incursi ons is a top priority and acknowledge the value of runway safety initiatives in addressing runway safety problems/issues. Section 2. The Union may designate one (1) National Runway Safety Representative in accordance with Article 114 of this Agreement. Section 3. At the facility level, the Principal Facility Representative or his/her designee shall be afforded the opportunity to participate in all local runway safety meetings. Section 4. Once the facility Air Traffic Manager is notified of the yearly runway safety meeting schedules , he/she shall notify the Facility Representative. The Agency shall notify the facility at least thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled runway safety meetings unless an exigency exists. Section 5. The Surface Incident Preve ntion Plan (SIPP), also known as the Runway Safety Action Plan (RSAP), shall be provided to the NATCA National Runway Safety Representative and the respective Facility Representative concurrently with its submission to the Facility Manager. ARTICLE 114 CO LLABORATION Section 1. The Parties agree that in order to lay the foundation for the aerospace system of the future and to make a difference for our stakeholders, while addressing the challenges that a changing industry presents we must harness the collec tive strength of our employees. To that end the Parties agree to work collaboratively to modernize and improve the National Airspace System (NAS) and to enhance the work life and productivity of employees. Section 2. For the purpose of this Agreement, c ollaboration means both parties taking responsibility to engage in meaningful dialogue with their counterpart(s). This includes making a genuine effort to ensure that both parties' interests have been identified and as many as possible have been addressed before an outcome is determined. Through collaboration, the Parties share a common respect for the rights and responsibilities of the Union and Agency. Collaboration shall be not construed as a waiver of any Union or Agency right. Section 3. The Parties agree that it is mutually beneficial for the Union to be involved in workgroups established at the local, regional, or national level to collaborate with the Agency to accomplish the objectives identified in Section 1. Further, it is in the best interest o f the Parties to resolve or minimize any issues so as to ultimately provide for more timely resolution. Section 4. When either Party at the local, regional or national level, identifies a need for a

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