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Order 7210.3U

Facility Operation and Administration

February 16, 2006

Includes Change 1 dated 8/3/06

Facility Operation and Administration

7210.3U

Foreword

This order provides direction and guidance for the day-to-day operation of facilities and offices under the administrative jurisdiction of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Air Traffic Organization. All concerned personnel shall familiarize themselves with the provisions pertaining to their responsibilities. When a situation arises that is not adequately covered, exercise good judgment.

This order consists of the following parts:

a. Part 1 contains information generally applicable to two or more types of facilities.

b. Parts 2, 3, and 4 contain instructions unique to center, terminal, or flight service facilities.

c. Part 5 contains information applicable to traffic management systems.

d. Part 6 contains regulatory information concerning waivers, authorizations, exemptions, and flight restrictions.

Michael A. Cirillo
Vice President, System Operations Services

Facility Operation and Administration

8/3/06

7210.3U CHG 1

Explanation of Changes

Direct questions through appropriate facility/service area office staff
to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR)

a. 1-2-5. ABBREVIATIONS

This change replaces Legislative Council for Photogrammetry to Management Association for Private Photogrammetric Surveyors (MAPPS).

Also, this change adds acronyms for the National Airway Systems Engineering Group and Surface Movement Radar. The change cancels and incorporates Notice 7210.613, Abbreviations, dated October 1, 2005.

Additionally, this change updates the order to conform to OASIS specifications.

b. 2-1-27. REPORTING UNAUTHORIZED LASER ILLUMINATION OF AIRCRAFT

Increasing incidents of unauthorized illumination of aircraft by lasers dictates that the FAA take action to safeguard flights from these unauthorized illuminations. This new paragraph change cancels and incorporates, GENOT 6/10, N7210.620, Reporting Laser Illumination of Aircraft, dated February 14, 2006.

c. 2-4-3. TIME CHECKS;
3-1-5. CLEANING INSTRUMENT COVERS;
4-6-7. AUTOMATED POSITION SIGN ON/OFF;
13-1-1. OPERATING POSITION DESIGNATORS;
13-2-3. POSITIONS/SERVICES;
15-1-5. LEASED EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES;
CHAPTER 16. FACILITY STATISTICAL DATA, REPORTS, AND FORMS, SECTION 6. AFSS PRINTING OF LISTS AND TALLIES, and SECTION 7. AFSS LISTS, LOGS, AND TALLIES (OASIS)

This change updates the order to conform to OASIS specifications and adds a new section.

d. 2-8-2. MEDICAL CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

Quality Assurance and Training Specialist (QATS) positions are now referred to as Support Specialists (SP).

e. 5-4-6 PHOTOGRAMMETRIC FLIGHTS

This change replaces Legislative Council for Photogrammetry (LCP) with Management Association for Private Photogrammetric Surveyors (MAPPS).

f. CHAPTER 11. NATIONAL PROGRAMS, SECTION 9. AIRPORT MOVEMENT AREA SAFETY SYSTEM (AMASS) SUPERVISORY/CONTROLLER-IN-CHARGE (CIC) PROCEDURES

With the introduction of ASDE-3X into the National Airspace System, and the addition of safety logic to ASDE-X systems, it is necessary to rename this section to include all safety logic systems. The section changes incorporate ASDE-3X and ASDE-X by referring to Safety Logic Systems. The changes incorporates and cancels N7210.614, Safety Logic Systems Supervisor/CIC Procedures, dated October 1, 2005.

g. 17-12-2. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY

This change places emphasis on facilities to consider options other than closing routes during periods of constraint. Significantly increased mile-in-trail/minutes-in-trail (mit/minit) in lieu of closing routes maximizes the use of airspace. Paragraph name changes to align with the content.

h. CHAPTER 17. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT NATIONAL, CENTER, AND TERMINAL, SECTION 15. ALTERNATIVE ROUTINGS

This change permits the creation and application of advanced navigational CDRs and increases to 20 the number of CDRs allowed per city pairs. The section title has been changed to reflect its content. In addition, the process for validation has been clarified.

i. 17-17-2. DEFINITION,
17-17-3. RESPONSIBILITIES, and
17-17-4. PROCEDURES

This change replaces the title ARTCC Operations Manager with the title Traffic Management Officer. Changes of an editorial nature have also been made. This change incorporates and cancels GENOT 5/64, N 7210.616, Operational Plan, dated January 6, 2006.

j. APPENDIX 2. AIR CARRIER POINTS OF CONTACT FOR AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION PROBLEMS

This change includes additional air carriers and updates names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail contacts.

k. Editorial/format changes were made where necessary. Revision bars were not used due to the insignificant nature of these changes.

 

Part 1. BASIC

Chapter 1. General

Section 1. Introduction

1-1-1. PURPOSE

This order provides instructions, standards, and guidance for operating and managing air traffic facilities.

a. Part 1 contains information generally applicable to two or more options.

b. Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4 prescribe instructions unique to each discipline:

1. Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCC).

2. Terminal Traffic Control Facilities.

3. Automated Flight Service Stations/Flight Service Stations.

c. Part 5 prescribes the instructions for traffic management applicable to the David J. Hurley Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC), center, and terminal facilities.

d. Part 6 is regulatory information concerning waivers, authorizations, exemptions, and flight restrictions.

1-1-2. DISTRIBUTION

This order is distributed to selected offices in Washington headquarters, Service Area offices, regional offices, the William J. Hughes Technical Center, the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, all air traffic field facilities, international aviation field offices, and interested aviation public.

1-1-3. CANCELLATION

FAA Order 7210.3T, Facility Operation and Administration, dated February 19, 2004, and all changes to it are canceled.

1-1-4. EXPLANATION OF CHANGES

The significant changes to this order are identified in the Explanation of Changes page(s). It is advisable to retain this/these page(s) until the next basic order is published.

1-1-5. EFFECTIVE DATE

This order is effective February 16, 2006.

1-1-6. CONSTRAINTS GOVERNING SUPPLEMENTS AND PROCEDURAL DEVIATIONS

a. Exceptional or unusual requirements may dictate procedural deviations or supplementary procedures to this order. The written approval of the Vice President of System Operations Services shall be obtained prior to issuing a supplemental or procedural deviation to this order which decreases the level, quality, or degree of service required by this order.

b. Prior approval by the following appropriate military headquarters is required for subsequent interface with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) if military operations or facilities are involved. (See TBL 1-1-1.)

TBL 1-1-1

Military Headquarters

Branch

Address

U.S. Air Force

HQ AFFSA/XVO
1535 Command Drive
Suite D302
Andrews AFB MD 20331-7002

U.S. Army

Director
USAASA (MOAS-AS)
9325 Gunston Road
Suite N-319
Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-5582

U.S. Navy

CNO (OP-554)

1-1-7. SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS)

Every employee is responsible to ensure the safety of equipment and procedures used in the provision of services within the National Airspace System (NAS). Risk assessment techniques and mitigations, as appropriate, are intended for implementation of any planned safety significant changes within the NAS, as directed by FAA Order 1100.161, Air Traffic Safety Oversight. Direction regarding the Safety Management System (SMS) and its application can be found in the FAA Safety Management System Manual and FAA Order 1100.161. The Safety Management System will be implemented through a period of transitional activities. (Additional information pertaining to these requirements and processes can be obtained by contacting the service area offices.)

1-1-8. REFERENCES TO FAA NON-AIR TRAFFIC ORGANIZATION

When references are made to regional office organizations that are not part of the ATO (i.e., Communications Center, Flight Standards, Airport offices, etc.), the facility should contact the FAA region where the facility is physically located – not the region where the facility’s Service Area office is located.

 

Section 2. Order Use

1-2-1. POLICY

This order prescribes information necessary to effectively operate and administer air traffic service facilities. When a conflict arises between its provisions and those in other agency issuances, supervisors shall request clarification from their respective En Route and Oceanic Operations Area, Terminal Operations Area or Flight Services Operations Area Office. In the event a conflict arises between instructions in this order and the terms of a labor union contract, supervisors shall abide by the contract.

1-2-2. ANNOTATIONS

Revised, new, or reprinted pages will be marked as follows:

a. The change number and the effective date are printed on each revised or additional page.

b. A reprinted page not requiring a change is reprinted in its original form.

c. Bold vertical lines in the margin of the text mark the location of substantive procedural, operational, or policy changes; e.g., when material affecting the performance of duty is added, revised, or deleted.

d. Statements of fact of a prefatory or explanatory nature relating to directive material are set forth as notes.

1-2-3. PUBLICATION AND DELIVERY DATES

a. This order and its changes are scheduled to be published to coincide with AIRAC dates. The effective dates will be:

Publication Schedule

Basic or
Change

Cutoff Datefor Submission

Effective Date of Publication

7210.3U Basic

8/4/05

2/16/06

Change 1

2/16/06

8/3/06

Change 2

8/3/06

3/15/07

Change 3

3/15/07

8/30/07

7210.3V Basic

8/30/07

2/14/08

b. If a facility has not received the order/changes at least 30 days before the above effective dates, the facility shall notify its service area office distribution officer.

1-2-4. WORD MEANINGS

As used in this order:

a. Shall, or an action verb in the imperative sense, means a procedure is mandatory.

b. Should means a procedure is recommended.

c. May and need not mean a procedure is optional.

d. Will indicates futurity, not a requirement for the application of a procedure.

e. Singular words include the plural, and plural words include the singular.

1-2-5. ABBREVIATIONS

As used in this order, the following abbreviations have the meanings indicated: (See TBL 1-2-1.)

TBL 1-2-1

ABBREVIATIONS

Abbreviation

Meaning

AAR

Airport arrival rate

ACD

ARTS Color Displays

ACDO

Air Carrier District Office

ACE-IDS

ASOS Controller Equipment-Information Display System

ACID

Aircraft identification

ADC

Aerospace Defense Command

ADIZ

Air defense identification zone

ADL

Aggregate demand list

ADR

Airport departure rate

ADS-A

Automatic Dependant Surveillance- Addressable

ADS-B

Automatic Dependent Surveillance- Broadcast

A/FD

Airport/Facility Directory

AFRES

Air Force reserve

AFSS

Automated flight service station

AFTN

Aeronautical fixed telecommunications network

AIDC

ATS Interfacility Data Communications

AIM

Aeronautical Information Manual

AIRAC

Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control

AIT

Automated information transfer

ALD

Available landing distance

ALS

Approach light system

ALTRV

Altitude reservation

AMASS

Airport Movement Area Safety System

APREQ

Approval request

ARFF

Airport rescue and fire fighting

ARINC

Aeronautical Radio, Inc.

ARO

Airport Reservations Office

ARP

Airport reference point

ARSR

Air route surveillance radar

ARTCC

Air route traffic control center

ARTS

Automated radar terminal system

ASDE

Airport surface detection equipment

ASDE-X

Airport Surface Detection Equipment System – Model X

ASI

Altimeter setting indicator

ASF

Arrival stream filters

ASOS

Automated Surface Observing System

ASP

Arrival sequencing program

ASPM

Aviation System Performance Metrics

ASR

Airport surveillance radar

AT

Air Traffic

ATA

Air traffic assistant

ATC

Air traffic control

ATCAA

Air traffic control assigned airspace

ATCRBS

Air traffic control radar beacon system

ATCS

Air traffic control specialist

ATCSCC

David J. Hurley Air Traffic Control System Command Center

ATCT

Airport traffic control tower

ATIS

Automatic terminal information service

ATM

Air Traffic Manager

ATO

Air Traffic Organization

ATOP

Advanced Technologies and Oceanic Procedures

ATREP

Air Traffic representative

ATTS

Automated Terminal Tracking Systems

AWC

Aviation Weather Center

AWIS

Automated weather information service

AW0S

Automated Weather Observing System

CA

Conflict alert

CAP

Civil Air Patrol

CARF

Central Altitude Reservation Function

CARTS

Common ARTS

CAS

Civil Aviation Security

CCFP

Collaborative Convective Forecast Product

CD

Clearance delivery

CDM

Collaborative decision making

CDR

Coded Departure Route(s)

CDR

Continuous Data Recording

CERAP

Combined center/RAPCON

CFR

Code of Federal Regulations

CIC

Controller-in-charge

CIRNOT

Circuit Notice

COB

Close of business

CONUS

Continental/Contiguous/Conterminous United States

COO

Chief Operating Officer

COTC

Computer operator terminal console

CPDLC

Controller Pilot Data Link Communications

CTRD

Certified Tower Radar Display

CTA

Controlled times of arrival

CWA

Center weather advisory

CWSU

ARTCC Weather Service Unit

DARC

Direct access radar channel

DAS

Delay assignment

DASI

Digital altimeter setting indicator

DCCWU

ATCSCC Weather Unit

DEDS

Data entry display system

DF

Direction finder

DME

Distance measuring equipment

DOD

Department of Defense

DOE

Department of Energy

DOT

Department of Transportation

DP

Display processor

DRT

Diversion Recovery Tool

DSP

Departure sequencing program

DTM

Digital terrain maps

DVA

Diverse vector area

DVRSN

Diversion

E-MSAW

En Route Minimum Safe Altitude Warning

EASL

Existing automation service level

EDCT

Expect departure clearance time

EFAS

En route flight advisory service

ELT

Emergency locator transmitter

EOVM

Emergency obstruction video map

EPIC

El Paso Intelligence Center

ERIDS

En Route Information Display System

ESL

Emergency service level

ESP

En Route sequencing program

ETMS

Enhanced Traffic Management System

FAA

Federal Aviation Administration

FDEP

Flight data entry and printout

FDIO

Flight data input/output

FIAO

Flight inspection area office

FOIA

Freedom of information act

FOUO

For Official Use Only

FP

Flight plan

FPL

Full performance level

FSA

Flight schedule analyzer

FSDO

Flight Standards district office

FSL

Full service level

FSM

Flight Schedule Monitor

FSS

Flight service station

FW

Flight watch

FWA

Flight watch area

FWCS

Flight watch control station

GA

General aviation

GC

Ground control

GDP

Ground delay program(s)

GENOT

General notice

GI

General information message

GS

Ground stop(s)

HIRL

High intensity runway lights

HRPM

Human Resource Policy Manual

ICAO

International Civil Aviation Organization

ICSS

Integrated communication center

IDS

Information Display System

IFR

Instrument flight rules

IFSS

International flight service station

ILS

Instrument landing system

INS

Immigration and Naturalization Service

IR

IFR MTR

ITWS

Integrated Terminal Weather System

LAA

Local airport advisory

LAAS

Low altitude alert system

LADP

Local Airport Deicing Plan

LAHSO

Land and hold short operations

LAWRS

Limited aviation weather reporting station

LC

Local control

LLWAS

Low level wind shear alert system

LLWAS NE

Low Level Wind Shear Alert System Network Expansion

LLWAS-RS

Low Level Wind Shear Alert System Relocation/Sustainment

LLWS

Low Level Wind Shear

LOA

Letter of agreement

LOGT

Log/tally print time

MA

Monitor alert

MALS/RAIL

Medium approach light system and runway alignment indicator lights

MAPPS

Management Association for Private Photogrammetric Surveyors

MCI

Mode C intruder

MDM

Main display monitor

MEA

Minimum en route IFR altitude

MEARTS

Micro En Route Automated Radar Tracking System

METAR

Aviation Routine Weather Report

MIA

Minimum IFR altitude

MIAWS

Medium Intensity Airport Weather System

MIT

Miles-in-trail

MLS

Microwave landing system

MOA

Military operations area

MOCA

Minimum obstruction clearance altitude

MOU

Memorandum of understanding

MSL

Mean sea level

MTI

Moving target indicator

MTR

Military training route

MVA

Minimum vectoring altitude

NAA

National aeronautical association

NADIN

National airspace data interchange network

NAR

National Automation Request

NAS

National Airspace System

NASA

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

NASE

National Airway Systems Engineering

NAVAID

Navigational aid

NCIC

National crime information center

NFDC

National Flight Data Center

NFDD

National Flight Data Digest

NHOP

National hurricane operations plan

NIDS

National Institute of Discovery Sciences

NM

Nautical mile

NNCC

National Network Control Center

NOAA

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

NOM

National Operations Manager

NORAD

North American Aerospace Defense Command

NOS

National Ocean Service

NOTAM

Notice to Airmen

NRP

North American Route Program

NTML

National Traffic Management Log

NTMO

National Traffic Management Officer

NTSB

National Transportation Safety Board

NWS

National Weather Service

NWSOP

National winter storm operations plan

OASIS

Operational and Supportability Implementation System

OM

Operations Manager

OPR

Office of primary responsibility

OS

Operations Supervisor

OSIC

Operations Supervisor-in-Charge

P-ACP

Prearranged coordination procedures

PAR

Precision approach radar

PB

Pilot briefing

PCS

Power Conditioning System

PDC

Pre-Departure Clearance

PIC

Pilot-in-command

PIREPS

Pilot reports

POC

Point of Contact

PVD

Planned view display

QAR

Quality assurance review

RA

Radar Associate

RAA

Remote Airport Advisory

RADLO

Regional air defense liaison officer

RAIL

Runway alignment indicator lights

RAIS

Remote Airport Information Service

RAPCON

Radar approach control facility (USAF)

RATCF

Radar Air Traffic Control Facility associated with the United States Navy

RCAG

Remote communications air ground facility

RCC

Rescue coordination center

ROC

Regional operations center

ROT

Runway occupancy time

RSU

Runway supervisory unit

RVR

Runway visual range

RVV

Runway visibility value

SAA

Special activity airspace

SAMS

Special Use Airspace Management System

SATCOM

Satellite Communication(s)

SAWS

Stand Alone Weather System

SE

Systems engineer

SIA

Status information area

SIGMET

Significant meteorological information

SMGCS

Surface movement guidance and control system

SMO

System Management Office

SMR

Surface Movement Radar

SOP

Standard operating procedure

SP

Support Specialist(s)

SPECI

Nonroutine (Special) Aviation Weather Report

STARS

Standard terminal automation replacement system

STMC

Supervisor Traffic Management Coordinator

STMCIC

Supervisory Traffic Management Coordinator-in-Charge

STMP

Special traffic management program

SUA

Special use airspace

SVFR

Special visual flight rules

SWAP

Severe weather avoidance plan

T&A

Time and attendance

TAC

Terminal area chart

TACAN

Tactical air navigation aid

TCAS

Traffic alert collision and avoidance system

TCDD

Tower cab digital display

TDLS

Terminal Data Link System

TDW

Terminal display workstation

TDWR

Terminal Doppler weather radar

TEC

Tower en route control

TELCON

Telephone Conference

TEL-TWEB

Telephone-transcribed weather broadcast

TERPS

Terminal instrument procedures

TFR

Temporary flight restriction

TIBS

Terminal information broadcast system

TM

Traffic management

TMC

Traffic management coordinator

TMI

Traffic management initiatives

TMU

Traffic management unit

TRACAB

Terminal radar approach control in tower cab

TRACON

Terminal radar approach control

TRSA

Terminal Radar Service Area

TSD

Traffic situation display

TWEB

Transcribed weather broadcast

UFO

Unidentified flying object

UHF

Ultrahigh frequency

URET

User Request Evaluation Tool

USAF

United States Air Force

USN

United States Navy

UTC

Coordinated universal time

VAR

Volcanic activity report

VASI

Visual approach slope indicator

VCE

VSCS/Console Equipment

VEARS

VSCS Emergency Access Radio System

VFR

Visual flight rules

VHF

Very high frequency

VMC

Visual meteorological conditions

VOR

Omnidirectional VHF navigational aid

VORTAC

Collocated VOR and TACAN navigational aid

VR

VFR MTR

VSCS

Voice Switching and Control System

VTABS

Voice switching and control system training and backup system

WARP

Weather and Radar Processing

WC

Weather coordinator

WINGS

Weather Information and Navigational Graphics System

WMSCR

Weather Message Switching Center Replacement

WSFO

Weather Service Forecast Office

WSO

Weather Service Office

WSP

Weather System Processor

 

Part 1, Chapter 2, Section 8, Medical

2-8-1. General 2-8-6. Restricted Drugs
2-8-2. Medical Clearance Requirements 2-8-7. Blood Donors
2-8-3. Special Medical Evaluations 2-8-8. Use of Alcohol and Other Drugs
2-8-4. Special Consideration 2-8-9. Medical Status Determinations on FG-2154’s
2-8-5. Use of Drugs and Sedatives

Section 8. Medical

2-8-1. GENERAL

The following explains methods and procedures for ensuring that employees engaged in the actual control of air traffic meet the medical requirements of the Office of Personnel and Management Qualification Standards as outlined by FAAO 3930.3, Air Traffic Control Specialist Health Program, and Title 14 CFR Part 65 and Part 67. The Regional Flight Surgeon/Assistant Regional Flight Surgeon (hereinafter referred to as Flight Surgeon) will perform required examinations or review reports of medical examinations and ancillary tests to make a determination as to whether medical requirements are met. Supervisors should obtain the medical opinion of the Flight Surgeon concerning any employee whose medical condition appears questionable; details of the problem should be presented to the Flight Surgeon for an evaluation and determination in accordance with FAAO 3930.3.

2-8-2. MEDICAL CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

a. Personnel actively engaged in the separation and control of air traffic must possess a current medical clearance. ATCSs assigned to AFSSs/FSSs also are required to be evaluated under and meet the requirements of FAAO 3930.3.

b. To be assigned to a Support Specialist (SP) position, an employee must possess a current medical clearance. If a SP subsequently becomes permanently medically disqualified, he or she may remain in the position, but not engage in traffic control.

c. If the service area office or the facility air traffic manager determines that the permanent SP shall be operationally qualified, then the employee must possess a current medical clearance.

d. Employees in supervisory or staff air traffic positions who do not engage in ATC need not be medically cleared; however, if any of these employees are required to infrequently operate a control position, they must possess a current medical clearance.

e. The Flight Surgeon in consultation with facility officials may make a determination that although medical requirements are met, an ATCS should be temporarily restricted from actual ATC duties. An employee temporarily prohibited from ATC duties because of required medication or other questionable medical status may be assigned to temporary administrative duties dependent upon availability of productive work and the capability of the employee to do the work.

f. Employees who possess a current medical clearance are responsible to comply with all restrictions, limitations, or cancellations of the certificate applicable to the performance of ATC duties.

2-8-3. SPECIAL MEDICAL EVALUATIONS

In some cases, the Flight Surgeon may require additional medical information to determine if the medical requirements are met and will provide information to facility officials to arrange appointments for special medical evaluations. Results of these evaluations will be forwarded to the Flight Surgeon by the consultant physician.

2-8-4. SPECIAL CONSIDERATION

a. Personnel required to possess a current medical clearance may be granted special consideration if at any time it is determined that medical requirements are not met. Each case shall be considered on an individual basis. The Flight Surgeon in coordination with the Service Area Director will make a determination on which management officials may base administrative action.

b. The Service Area Director shall document all special consideration determinations and forward copies to System Operations and Safety, System Safety and Procedures.

2-8-5. USE OF DRUGS AND SEDATIVES

The following policy shall apply in regard to the use of drugs and sedatives:

a. Personnel may be assigned to their regular positions of operation within ARTCCs, terminal facilities, AFSSs/FSSs, even though they are taking innocuous medication, such as aspirin derivatives, vitamin preparations, nose drops, skin ointments, and routine immunizations.

b. Personnel taking either regular or prolonged antihistamines may be assigned to positions of operation provided individual special considerations are obtained. These special considerations may be granted on a permanent basis after it has been determined by the Flight Surgeon that there are no deleterious effects of the antihistamine or the condition for which it is being used.

2-8-6. RESTRICTED DRUGS

a. Personnel ordinarily assigned to an operating position, including those who have direct supervision of the specialists within the facility, shall not use the types of drugs listed below within a 24-hour period before assumption of duty:

1. Sedative type drugs.

2. Tranquilizers.

3. Any drugs, such as but not limited to antihypertensive agents or duodenal ulcer medications, which have an effect on the central or autonomic nervous system.

4. Any other drug and/or medication likely to affect the alertness, judgment, vision, equilibrium, or state of consciousness.

b. When the employee is advised by a physician that adequate treatment of an ailment will require use of the types of drugs or medication referred to above, the employee shall not perform control duties. If the period of required treatment by these types of drugs or medication is anticipated by the physician to exceed 2 weeks (especially if prolonged or permanent treatment is indicated), the supervisor should promptly obtain the opinion of the Flight Surgeon concerning the continued utilization of the employee. The medical determination as to continued operational duty by an ATCS on medication will be made by the Flight Surgeon after consultation with the supervisor on a case-by-case basis.

2-8-7. BLOOD DONORS

Personnel shall not be assigned to traffic control duties until at least 12 hours have elapsed after blood donation.

2-8-8. USE OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS

Standards of conduct for FAA employees regarding the use of intoxicants are contained in Human Resource Policy Manual (HRPM), Standards of Conduct. In addition to conforming to those standards, FG-2152s and FG-2154s shall not perform ATC functions (including FG-2154 duties) or directly supervise personnel performing these functions within 8 hours after partaking in intoxicants.

2-8-9. MEDICAL STATUS DETERMINATIONS ON FG-2154s

FG-2154s, Air Traffic Assistants (ATAs), are not subject to FAAO 3930.3, Air Traffic Control Specialist Health Program, and 14 CFR Part 65 and Part 67; however, FG-2154s, because of the importance of their duties, will have a medical opinion rendered on their abilities to perform the job. This opinion would be requested when the employee’s medical condition appears questionable or when the individual is taking certain medication. For the purpose of securing these opinions, para 2-8-5 through para 2-8-8 apply to FG-2154s.

 

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