Section 1. This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) represents the results of impact and implementation negotiations between the Parties concerning FAA Order 7210.3M. Within thirty (30) days of the date of this MOU, the Employer agrees to place a copy of this MOU in the Read and Initial (R&I) binders at all facilities where NAATS bargaining unit members are employed.

Section 2. Bargaining unit employees that are required to backup/augment the Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) will be subject to the same National Weather Service (NWS) certification requirements as described in Chapter 16-1-2 of FAA Order 7210.3M. Failure to meet these certification requirements will result in appropriate action in accordance with FAA Order 3120.4

Section 3. The Parties agree that the intent of Paragraph 2-8-4 (c) is to begin the elimination of the use of mercurial barometers by unit employees.

Section 4. The Parties agree that Paragraph 4-6-7 does not require a change in local facility practice with respect to short absences to obtain refreshments or personal comfort/hygiene breaks.

Section 5. The Parties agree that some AFSS's meet DF Net Control criteria at this time and that this is a regional decision to change from the ARTCC to AFSS for DF Net Control. This change is subject to impact and implementation negotiations between the Parties at the regional level.

Section 6. Nothing in this agreement constitutes a waiver of any management or Union statutory or contractual right.

Date: 3/27/96