Unbelievable.
Err, actually, no it's not.
Makes you wonder if they have any idea of the legal liablity of this sort of activity. There may be no traffic, but all it takes is something like a VFR to go down, or a rogue space shuttle to plough through there (unlikely example, but you get my drift), and investigation 101;
1. Was the ATCO suitably licensed, valid, current, medical, and fit for duty.
whoop whoop, lawyerfest.
And if you are relying on some vague dispensation from the boss- I hope you have good lawyers and lots of money!
ps. How does this fit with the new 'staffing the world's consoles' advertising slogan?