The pilot starts when a plant enters the models phase. The pilot ends when a plant fails to maintain baseline standards, or when a final rule is published. The project or each species ends when a final rule is published for that species. All remaining plants in the Pilot Models phase will be staffed consistent with the configurations outlined for the 16 plants.
All frequencies established for oversight and verification are minimum scheduled frequencies.
Flexibility and judgement should be used to modify frequencies as necessary based on plant performance. This process will be initiated jointly as identified in the National Basic Agreement and will commence upon initiation of the Pilot Models Phase. This process will cover both the Slaughter and In-Distribution pilots. Relief breaks shall be in accordance with the National Basic Agreement. Employees not selected to participate in the Pilot Models phase will be utilized in vacant positions within the commuting area, and will only be detailed outside the commuting area when there are no existing vacancies within the commuting area.