individual exceptions, all maps should now be publicly available. The maps can be
viewed by clicking here.
14 CFR 99.7 SPECIAL SECURITY INSTRUCTIONS
Using its existing authority under 14 CFR 99.7 - Special Security Instructions, the FAA
has implemented airspace restrictions that apply specifically to UAS. The Agency
continues published flight restrictions over several Department of Defense facilities,
restricting UAS flights up to 400' AGL over these facilities. The restrictions apply to all
types and purposes of UAS flight operations and remain in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week. These sites can be viewed on an interactive map by clicking here.
The agency has also used its 14 CFR 99.7 authority to create No Drone Operating
Areas for seven Department of Energy (DOE) sites and 10 Department of Interior (DOI)
sites, including several large dams and iconic landmarks. The list of DOE sites can be
found here (https://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=89365). The list of DOI sites
can be found here (https://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=88811).
UAS SAFETY TEAM (UAST)
NATCA is an active participant in the UAST. The UAST is modeled after the Commercial
Aviation Safety Team (CAST) and the General Aviation Joint Steering Committee
(GAJST). The UAST recently launched a website as a resource for UAS safety. The
website can be found here (www.unmannedaircraftsafetyteam.org). Mr. Weidner
represents NATCA on the UAST.
FAA UAS SYMPOSIUM
The FAA will be hosting its third annual UAS Symposium March 6-8 in Baltimore. Mr.
Weidner and Mr. Richards will be participating at this event.
UAS QUESTIONS
As a reminder, any UAS related questions can be addressed to Mr. Weidner and Mr.
Richards at UAS@natca.net.
NATCA Safety & Tech Update
Week of February 5, 2018
ATO OPERATIONAL CONTINGENCY GROUP (ATOC)
Jason Grider (ZFW) is the Article 114 Representative for NATCA. Also, included in Mr.
Grider's duties is Article 114 representation for the Business Continuity Plan (BCP). Mr.
Grider's report for this month is below.
During the month of January, the ATOC worked to develop guidebooks for facilities to
use while building OCPs. Mr. Grider has been working closely with members of the
group to identify lessons learned from ATC-0 events in the past. They have been
consolidating the information and putting it into a format that can be used to build OCPs
that can be implemented in a short period of time.
They have been working with TechOps and second level engineering to build cutover
plans that will allow traffic to be worked from a support facility whenever the affected
facility cannot provide ATC services.
