This agreement is made and entered into by the National Association of Air Traffic Specialists ("NAATS" or "the Union") and the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA" or "the Agency") collectively referred to as "the Parties". The purpose of the agreement is to address issues concerning the implementation of Remote Airport Information Service (RAIS) test program. It shall be placed in the Read and Initial Binder at the test facilities within 10 days of signing.

Section 1. The Agency shall conduct a 6-month test of the Remote Airport Information Service. This test shall be conducted by the personnel at Green Bay AFSS, Louisville AFSS, and Jonesboro AFSS ("the Test Facilities").

Section 2. The Parties shall participate in developing the procedures and training necessary for the implementation of this test.

Section 3. The Parties shall conduct pre-start, mid-point, and closeout telcons to evaluate the program and discuss/resolve any issues or problems relating to the program. Additional telcons/meetings may be mutually agreed upon.

Section. 4. The Parties at the local level will negotiate any site-specific issues resulting from the impact and implementation of the RAIS test.

Section 5. The Agency shall not change basic watch schedule requirements, or change basic watch schedules to preclude the payment of overtime monies, solely on the need to provide RAIS.

Section 6. All Bargaining Unit Employees� shall be granted immunity from responsibility for all operational errors/deviations and other incidents whose occurrence is directly related to RAIS procedures/training, instructions, orders, or guidance.

Section 7. This agreement does not constitute a waiver of any right guaranteed by law, rule, regulation, or contract on behalf of either party.

Section 8. This agreement may be amended by mutual agreement of the Parties as issues arise.

Date: 6/2/00