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However, an SRM Panel is the appr opriate place to determine whether the mitigations are acceptable. Advanced IM/FIM - S American Airlines Merging and Spacing project now officially named AIRS (ADSB - In Retrofit Spacing Solution). Group continues to meet regularly with emphasis ge ared more o n the airline side. Formal procedure development postponed due to the length of time American will need to equip the aircraft requ ired to conduct the operation. Advanced Surveillance - Enhanced Procedural Separation (ASEPS) NATCA National has selected JT Lenhart (ZOA) as the National ATOP Representative. JT is working closely with Eric Labardini to ensure he is included on all ASEPS discussions, te lcons, and distribution lists. ASEPS representation will be a shared responsibility between JT and Eric, but t he ATOP focus means JT's role will become more and more critical. ASEPS continues to explore a reduce d oceanic separation standard. This may be supported by Space Based ADS - B (SBA) or with changes to ADS - C, currently used in ATOP. In any environment, incl uding oceanic, separation standards are closely tied to the combined performance of Communication, Navig ation, and Surveillance (CNS). While SBA represents a dramatic change in surveillance, little is changing in the ability to communicate with aircraft. T o date, the Agency has stated that communication is "out o f scope" for the ASEPS effort. Reducing separation standards without a change in communication affects response times and much more. NATCA ATOP SMEs have also weighed in during our SRMPs that ADS - C backup is desired even with the introduction of SBA. A third SRMP was held November 29 to Dec 1 that included NATCA representat ives from all ATOP facilities. The previously identified 12 hazards were given initial and final rankings based upon mitiga tions identified by the Panel. NATCA and other SMEs continue to identify enhanced oceanic communications as a necessary mitigati on for the hazards identified. Without enhanced communication, the overall success of the ASEPS remains in question. Currently, the ASEPS project is focusing on HITL development. NATCA SMEs have weighed in that unique scenarios need to b e developed for each facility. The Agency has indicated that the effort is pre - investment and additional HITLs will be required should a final investme nt decision be reached. ASDE - X Tech Refresh: Efforts to update the final Baseline training course for this system are currently underway. The team is preparing for the next rollout of system enhancements. ASSC: Field Familiarization is currently underway at CLE. IOC for CLE is scheduled for the weekend of March 24th. ORD (Operational Readiness Decision) should be decided the end of Match.