MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF AIR TRAFFIC SPECIALISTS
AND THE
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

Section 1. This agreement is made and entered into by and between 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 this agreement is to address impact and implementation (I &I) issues at the national level concerning the Stand Alone Weather Sensor (SAWS) Program. Within 30 days of the date of this agreement, the employer agrees to place a copy of this MOA in the Read and Initial (R&I) Binder at all facilities where NAATS bargaining unit members are employed.

Section 2. The Parties agree to set the "average wind speed and direction" parameters to 2 minutes to meet the requirement for ASOS/AWOS weather augmentation.

Section 3. Prior to operational use of the SAWS equipment, the Agency shall provide bargaining unit members the appropriate training/briefings needed to allow for proper operation and utilization of the equipment.

Section 4. The Parties agree that NAATS shall be allowed to designate a SAWS representative to any workgroup addressing SAWS issues. All necessary travel and per diem expenses shall be paid by the Agency in accordance with the FAA Travel Policy and NAATS/FAA agreements.

Section 5. The Parties at the local level shall jointly resolve any site specific I & I issues arising at that level.

Section 6. This Agreement does not constitute a waiver of any right guaranteed by law, rule, regulation, or contract on behalf of either Party.

Section 7. This agreement shall remain in effect for the duration of the SAWS program lifecycle. It may be reopened by mutual agreement of the Parties.

For The Agency

Barry M. Sill
ATX-500

Matoka Forbes
AUA-430

Richard Bamberger
ARW-300

Deborah Wachter
AHL-200

For the Union

Walter W. Pike
President NAATS

Date: 08/28/00

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