F2The Secretary of State must endeavour to ensure that the central unit for ATFM:

1. (a)

   optimises the overall performance effects on the F3UK ATMS through planning, coordination and implementation of ATFM measures;

2. (b)

   consults with operators on the definition of ATFM measures;

3. (c)

   ensures the effective implementation of ATFM measures, together with local ATFM units;

4. (d)

   in coordination with local ATFM units identifies alternative routings to avoid or alleviate congested areas, taking into account the overall performance effects on the F4UK ATMS;

5. (e)

   offers a re-routing to those flights that would optimise the effect of point (d);

6. (f)

   provides information on ATFM in a timely manner to operators and ATS units, including:

   1. (i)

      planned ATFM measures;

   2. (ii)

      impact of ATFM measures on take-off time and flight profile of individual flights;

7. (g)

   monitors the occurrences of missing flight plans and multiple flight plans that are filed;

8. (h)

   suspends a flight plan when, considering the time tolerance, the ATFM departure slot cannot be met and a new estimated off-block time is not known;

9. (i)

   monitors the number of exemptions granted in accordance with Article 4(5).