May 31, 2002

Ms. Jane Garvey
FAA Administrator, AOA-1
800 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, D.C. 20591

Dear Ms Garvey:

NAATS has learned informally that there was a preliminary FAA meeting on OMB Circular A76 and its impact on FSS bargaining unit employees and that, at this meeting, a contractor was selected for the initial part of the study.

If this information is correct we are extremely disappointed in that we were not notified of this meeting or given any opportunity to be present or to provide input. The commitment is for the FAA and NAATS to work together through this process; this does not represent a good start. Advance notice of events is essential for meaningful coordination. We request a detailed briefing on this decision and any other agency plans prior to their implementation.

We intend to ensure compliance with all the provisions of the subject circular. There are also several negotiability issues for NAATS as the exclusive representative. We reserve all statutory and contractual rights and we expect the FAA to comply with its obligations and commitments.

We request that you advise your staff of our concerns and that you take any necessary action to avoid future problems.

Sincerely,


Walter W. Pike
President