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issues involving speed, we have pushed back the testing to the week of 12/05. Two steps forward, one step back. The build, overall, has undergone a huge overhaul in the coding in order to increase speed and dependability, and we have seen major improvements in the system. An engineering build, currently running in CLE, has increased speed and reliability, and we have seen a decrease in freezes since its installation in mid September. We are still awaiting word from 3M to see if they are able to fix the screen resolution on their new 32" monitor. If they are unable to provide us with an operational monitor, we will have to begin a new search for a replacement. PHX Hardware was upgraded 10/18-19, in the tower and training lab, with the current baseline equipment and all seems to be running well. CLE Had an issue with a server freeze and the other server did not automatically pick up service. TSLE has gotten the logs and is looking into the issue. There have also been reports of missing arrival strips; TSLE is looking into this as well. EWR Nothing new SFO Nothing new LAS Nothing new CLT Received a prototype temporary strip holder, in case of AEFS total failure, and tested them in the cab. It was found that 3 could not fit side by side on a 24" monitor; therefore, additional cab redesign may be necessary. SWIM Visualization Tool (SVT) We are still awaiting the delivery of the IP addresses from PHL so that the on- ramping of SVT can take the next step. We are expecting that within the next two weeks and, once completed, they can begin using the system in the TRACON. Traffic Flow Management System (TFMS): Brian Campos (DCC) represents the NATCA membership as their Article 48 Representative to the TFMS project. His report is below. Procedural events: The monthly procedure telcons are continuing to investigate necessary procedures for deployment of Route Amendment Dialog (RAD) PDRR/ABRR. All concerns to date are still covered in the current orders with the exception of referencing the use of the tool: Use automation procedures in preference to non-automation procedures when it will be to an operational advantage or when workload, communications, and equipment capabilities permit. TFMS-DT agreed to capture a list that would express to facilities concerns and/or current orders needing local refresher to support local procedural development when using the RAD. This will go out in a document as well as covered in training in January. Software events: Software releases to deploy Route Amendment Dialog (RAD) PDRR/ABRR starting January 23rd, 2017.

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