The Parties recognize that there is a joint interest in ensuring that Air Traffic handbook changes are formulated with input from the bargaining unit employees who have primary knowledge of the mission operation.

The Parties also recognize that there is shared responsibility in ensuring that changes made meet the customer's needs and are issued in a timely manner to facilitate specialist training and procedural implementation.

The parties agree that the following collaborative process will be used to address changes in FAA Order 7110.10, Flight Services, and FAA Order 7930.2, Notices to Airmen (NOTAM's). Other FAA Orders may be added to this agreement at a later date.

a. Changes originating from all interested parties will be collected by Air Traffic Rules and Procedures, FSS Procedures Branch, ATP-110.

b. The FSS Procedures Branch, ATP-110, will provide the proposed draft changes to the National Association of Air Traffic Specialists (NAATS) as soon as practicable.

c. The FSS Procedures Branch, ATP-110, provide the Union the consolidated results of the staff work including any documentation used in the analysis.

d. The Parties will meet at Washington headquarters to work any issues of concern to the Union and reach consensus on the issues identified.

The Parties agree that consensual agreements reached under this process will satisfy the Employer's obligations under Article 9 of the NAATS National Agreement.

The Employer agrees to provide official time and travel and per diem expense for one member of NAATS to attend the meeting under paragraph d above. If the Union wishes to involve a second union representative, the Union will provide travel and per diem expenses, and the Employer will grant official time.

This agreement may be reopened by either Party.

Date: 2/1/95