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40 Section 8. In t he event a BUE is the subject of a security investigation and such investigation produces a negative determination, any information or documents obtained and made a part of the security file will not be released or shared without the express written author ization of the BUE, except pursuant to applicable law, rule, or regulation. Section 9. If requested, the BUE may review his/her file(s) or request copies of anything contained within, in accordance with applicable regulations. If designated in writing b y the BUE, such access will also be granted to a BUE's Representative. ARTICLE 26 FAMILIARIZATION TRAINING AND LIAISON TRAVEL Section 1. The Employer recognizes the benefit of familiarization (FAM) flights aboard civil/military aircraft (cockpit) and aircraft characteristic familiarization, and will work to establish a FAM program at MCAS Cherry Point. Upon the Union's request, the Employer and the Union shall meet and negotiate over the establishment and implementation of such a program at the Facili ty level. Section 2. Familiarization trips on duty time, scheduled on makeup day(s), by BUEs to visit other ATC related facilities shall be permitted. Familiarization trips under this Article are subject to operational needs and staffing limitations. T he purpose of these trips shall be to familiarize personnel with the operation of other facilities. The use of government vehicles may be authorized for this purpose. Section 3. The Parties recognize the desirability of familiarization flying as a train ing program and that it is intended solely to acquaint control personnel with the cockpit environment and to enable them to observe the operation of the air traffic system first hand. When available, the national familiarization training and liaison trave l program, pertaining to familiarization flying on air carriers, military aircraft and private aircraft (Air Carrier includes any commercial, air taxi, or commuter flights under Title 14 CFR Parts 121, 135, or 298) shall be made available to all BUEs, in a ccordance with applicable law and government - wide regulations. The Parties will negotiate, in accordance with Article 7, to the extent allowable by law, rule, and regulation, any procedures for implementation of a familiarization training and liaison trave l program. ARTICLE 27 CHILD CARE Section 1. The Parties recognize the relationship of adequate child care to BUE satisfaction and productivity and that this is mutually beneficial.

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