A publication of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association
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POCs: Region X Regional Vice President Mike MacDonald, National AIT Representative Ken Slauson, AFN ACQ R epre sentative Gwendolyn Kimbrough, and Assistant Director of Labor Relations Nicole Vitale. NATCA RECEIVES BRIEFING ON FAA ORDER JO 7210.3AA, PARAGRAPH 17 - 2 - 3 On January 30, 2018, the Agency provided notification to NATCA about a revision being made to FA A Order JO 7210.3AA, Paragraph 17 - 2 - 3, delegating responsibilities to the ATC Command Center (ATCSCC) as the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for tactical integration of space activities into the National Airspace System (NAS) . The notification was r escinded on February 8, 2018, as the Agency continued finalizing revisions, and it was reissued April 3, 2018. The FAA briefed NATCA on April 24, 2018. The Agency intends to make changes to FAA Order JO 7210.3AA that respond to forecast growth of the co mmercial space industry. Under the proposed changes, the Command Center will ensure space launch and reentry operations are safely and effici ently integrated into the NAS. The Command Center will approve, modify, or deny airspace decisions directly related to launch and reentry activities, consistent with FAA policies and regulations. A Letter of Agreement (LOA) shall be established with the facility, the Command Ce nter, and the launch operator. Each LOA is intended to remain in effect for every scheduled l aunch. POCs: NextGen Representative Kevin McLaughlin, Deputy Director of Safety and Technology Mark McKelligan, EnRoute Technology Coordinator Mark Prestrude, and Labor Relations Attorney Suzanne DeFelice. BRIEFING REQUEST On April 25, 2018, NATCA requ ested a briefing on HRPM EMP 1.27, Furlough, Related Suppl ements and Reference Material. We are currently in the process of scheduling this briefing. POCs: Assistant Director of Labor Relations Nicole Vitale and Labor Relations Coordinator Kendal Manson. 2018 NATCA ACADEMY SCHEDULE NATCA Academy Courses will be held on the following dates in 2018 : Class Dates Location Representative Training 1 (RT1) 24 - 28 Sept . Las Vegas Representative Training 1 (RT1) 3 - 7 Dec . Las Vegas Federal Contract Tower (FCT) 12 - 13 June National Office – D.C. Leadership Experience Acceleration Project (LEAP) TBD Oct . Airlie, Va. Training Review Board (TRB) 11 - 13 Sept . Las Vegas Basic Legislative Activism (LAT) 11 - 12 Sept . Las Vegas Advanced Legislative Activism 27 - 29 Nov . National Office, D.C.