FAA To Carry Out Sanctions on Controllers
 

September 20, 2000, On July 17 passengers were severely inconvenienced  because of actions of a small number of controllers in the  Chicago TRACON (Terminal Radar Approach Control) , who on that day intentionally slowed air traffic over O'Hare International Airport. The FAA today proposed penalties ranging from letters of reprimand to  30-day suspensions for 15 air traffic controllers in facility  following an investigation that indicated there was an intentional  slowing of traffic into the Chicago area. Additionally, the FAA announced that it will change the  management team at the facility in Elgin, IL., to foster a new  workplace environment. The investigation, conducted by the FAA with the assistance of  the Transportation Department Inspector General, revealed no  safety related incidents during the period when traffic was slowed.

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