to collaborative teams of NATCA, Industry and facility management at each Facility, and
solicited feedback on the proposed Demo, potential Program benefits, and potential
Demo impacts on Facility operations. As with many research Programs, NATCA
participation is not an endorsement of this ADS-B application, but an opportunity for
NATCA controllers to provide input to NextGen field research and help shape technology
that may become operational years down the road.
Wildlife Surveillance Concept (WiSC)
The WiSC Program aims at advancing technology designed to better inform controllers
of the threat presented by bird activity in the terminal area using specialized radar to
track flocks and provide altitude and directional data to the tower cab. NATCA worked
with ANG and the FacReps to preview this technology to the NATCA Locals at MCO and
SEA Towers and solicit their opinions on its future potential through NEB-approved
survey materials.
NextGen Executive Board
This scheduled quarterly meeting was postponed last minute due to Government-wide
budget issues.
OSHA
Mike Odryna (ZBW) is the Chairman of NATCA's OSHA Committee. He has provided an
update for the membership:
3900.19C
Following the INI briefing help in May on the new draft revision to Order 3900.19,
NATCA is coordinating with the Agency to develop collaborative groups to develop OSH
Programs for all LOBs and Staff Offices.
POC: Dominic Petrelli, Mike Odryna, Ryan Smith, Dean Iacopelli, Phil Barbarello, Grant
Mulkey
New Orleans Lakefront Tower Mold Issues
The remediation of the mold and build back has been completed. Some issues are still
being resolved with hopes of completion in the near future. A new HVAC system is in the
design process. The design should be completed ASAP.
POC: Mike Odryna, Geoff Bacci, Kristina Williams, Deb Stewart
OSH Issue Reporting
If you have an OSH issue at your facility, use your normal reporting process, i.e. OCC,
UCR, etc. Also, contact your NATCA regional OSHA rep. The regional OSH reps work
as liaisons between the lines of business.
If you have a concern about something occurring at your facility, you can fill out the
following form to request a member of the OSHA Committee contact you to discuss your
concerns: OSHA Committee Information Request Form
OSHA Committee Webinar
The OSHA Committee held another in a string of webinars last month regarding drinking
water. These webinars will continue.
The next three webinars will be scheduled shorty. The topics will be:
