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      <DocumentName><![CDATA[DOE O 350.1X Contractor Human Resource Management Programs]]></DocumentName>
      <DocumentId><![CDATA[DOE O 350.1X]]></DocumentId>
      <DocumentOpenDate>11/12/2003</DocumentOpenDate>
      <DocumentCloseDate>12/12/2003</DocumentCloseDate>
      <DocumentResolutionDate>12/05/2004</DocumentResolutionDate>
      <MajorComments>
         <Section>
            <SectionTitle><![CDATA[Overall Comments]]></SectionTitle>
            <SectionContent><![CDATA[Please provide your overall comments about this document.
Note: this 'paragraph' is not part of the original document.]]></SectionContent>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Ames Labortatory]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Argonne National Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Associate Manager for Science & Technology, Richland]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Bechtel Hanford]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Bechtel Nevada]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Berkeley Site Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Bonneville Power Administration]]></OrganizationName>
               <Source>
                  <SourceUsername><![CDATA[Janet Lubach]]></SourceUsername>
                  <SourceTitle><![CDATA[BPA DPC]]></SourceTitle>
                  <SourceSite><![CDATA[Bonneville Power Administration]]></SourceSite>
               </Source>
               <ApproverName><![CDATA[]]></ApproverName>
               <Comments><![CDATA[This package represents the official, consolidated comments of BPA:

DRAFT DOE O 350.1X - Contractor Human Resource Management Programs does not apply to BPA;  

 BPA does not have any M&O contracts.  In addition the procurement related requirements are FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) based;   BPA is not subject to the FAR, and any federally mandated labor laws (i.e.: Davis-Bacon or Service Contract Act) referenced in the Order are already incorporated into BPA's procurement regulations.  BPA has its own purchasing instructions (BPI) and personal property management system; 

therefore, BPA is recommending that it be exempt from this draft directive and any future related draft orders.]]></Comments>
               <Response>
                  <ResponseLevel><![CDATA[Accepted]]></ResponseLevel>
                  <ResponseContent><![CDATA[]]></ResponseContent>
               </Response>
               <Concurrence><![CDATA[Concur/No Comment]]></Concurrence>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Brookhaven National  Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[BWXT Pantex, LLC]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Carlsbad Area Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Carlsbad Field Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[CH2MHill]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Chicago Operations Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Critique]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Departmental Representatives Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Directives Management Team]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[DynMcDermott Petroleum Operations]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Fernald]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Fluor Hanford Inc]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Golden Field Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Grand Junction]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters CI]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters CIO]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters CN]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters CR]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters ED]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters EE]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters EH]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters EIA]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters EM]]></OrganizationName>
               <Source>
                  <SourceUsername><![CDATA[Joni Boone]]></SourceUsername>
                  <SourceTitle><![CDATA[EM DPC]]></SourceTitle>
                  <SourceSite><![CDATA[Headquarters EM]]></SourceSite>
               </Source>
               <ApproverName><![CDATA[Barbara D. Male, Director, Office of Management and Information, EM-7]]></ApproverName>
               <Comments><![CDATA[Joanne Shadel (RL DPC) for Richland Operations Office
RL states:  It is critical that the new clauses that HQ has indicated will replace the Contractor Requirements Documents be developed and reviewed by the field prior to issuance of this order.  Without these clauses it will make overseeing the contractor's program very difficult. <b> Failure to resolve this issue will jeopardize DOE's ability to accomplish policy objectives and missions. </b> <i> Jean F Schwier, Acting Deputy Manager authorizes this comment. </i>]]></Comments>
               <Response>
                  <ResponseLevel><![CDATA[Accepted with Modification]]></ResponseLevel>
                  <ResponseContent><![CDATA[The drafts of the clause language has been provided to Field Contractor HR Management staff at various stages throughout the two years of development. Their input and feedback has been extremely helpful in the development of the Rulemaking for the publishing of these clauses which is currently in coordination.]]></ResponseContent>
               </Response>
               <Concurrence><![CDATA[Concur/No Comment]]></Concurrence>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters FE]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters GC]]></OrganizationName>
               <Source>
                  <SourceUsername><![CDATA[Richard Farman]]></SourceUsername>
                  <SourceTitle><![CDATA[GC DPC]]></SourceTitle>
                  <SourceSite><![CDATA[Headquarters GC]]></SourceSite>
               </Source>
               <ApproverName><![CDATA[]]></ApproverName>
               <Comments><![CDATA[Subject Matter Expert steve.duarte@hq.doe.gov
This order does not apply to contractors and does not include a CRD.  This order cannot impose requirements on contractors.  The draft does not appear to establish requirements on members of the public that necessitate a notice and comment rulemaking.  No action by the OPI is required in response to this comment.]]></Comments>
               <Response>
                  <ResponseLevel><![CDATA[Accepted]]></ResponseLevel>
                  <ResponseContent><![CDATA[This comment is accurate to the best of our knowledge.]]></ResponseContent>
               </Response>
               <Concurrence><![CDATA[Concur/No Comment]]></Concurrence>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters HG]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters IG]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters IN]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters LM]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters MBE]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters NA]]></OrganizationName>
               <Source>
                  <SourceUsername><![CDATA[Diane Gillis]]></SourceUsername>
                  <SourceTitle><![CDATA[NA Directives Point of Contact]]></SourceTitle>
                  <SourceSite><![CDATA[Headquarters NA]]></SourceSite>
               </Source>
               <ApproverName><![CDATA[]]></ApproverName>
               <Comments><![CDATA[Comment:  The new DOE O 350.1 should be implemented at the same time as the new Compensation Rule and associated contract clauses.  NNSA will retain the current 350.1 in our existing contracts until they have to be renegotiated, but we will be issuing RFPs on some contracts next year and will need to reference 350.1 so we must have the new clauses available at the same time.   (SME/NA-63-Lips)

Comment:  Suggested elimination of the contractor requirements documents and proposed incorporation of some contractor requirements under field elements or Head of Contracting Activity (HCA) removes the leverage of coverage under the Order and places the burden on the field elements to negotiate with each contractor.
•	The results of such negotiations will likely vary from site to site and from contractor to contractor.
	•	Creates difficulty in acquiring "required" data.
•	Recommend the addition of contractor responsibilities.
(SME/NA-63-Lips–on behalf of the NA Service Center)

Comment:  Several functions separately list responsibilities for DOE and NNSA Procurement Executives.  Recommend a shared heading of, "DOE or NNSA Procurement Executive, as appropriate." (SME/NA-63-Lips–on behalf of the NA Service Center) 

Comment:  There is inconsistency in identifying NNSA along side DOE references (Chapters I, V, and VI).  (SME/NA-63-Lips–on behalf of the NA Service Center)

Comment:  LLNL response is being coordinated with the other UC-managed Labs and rolled up into a single UC institutional response. Sandy Vinson, UCLAO, is coordinating the effort and will be providing the RevCom response for all three UC-managed Labs.  (Livermore/Cynganowski - SME/Darmoulos)]]></Comments>
               <Response>
                  <ResponseLevel><![CDATA[Accepted with Modification]]></ResponseLevel>
                  <ResponseContent><![CDATA[Comment 1 on simultaneous Order and Clause Rulemaking: Accepted
These two actions are being coordinated.

Comment 2 on elimination of CRD's: Not Accepted
The elimination of the CRDs was a result of the Directives Review conducted at the direction of the Deputy Secretary and was responsive to many concerns expressed by contractors that the Department need not be overly prescriptive on the 'how' of performing Contractor HR Management programs.

Comment 3 on the responsibilities of the Procurement Executives: Accepted

The responsibilities have been made identical to the extent possible; the only exception being where merited on the role to maintain outside liaison with other agencies.]]></ResponseContent>
               </Response>
               <Concurrence><![CDATA[Concur/No Comment]]></Concurrence>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters NE]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters NTEU]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters OA]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters OPI]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters PC-1]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters PO]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters RW]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters SC]]></OrganizationName>
               <Source>
                  <SourceUsername><![CDATA[Jennifer Kelley]]></SourceUsername>
                  <SourceTitle><![CDATA[SC DPC]]></SourceTitle>
                  <SourceSite><![CDATA[Headquarters SC]]></SourceSite>
               </Source>
               <ApproverName><![CDATA[]]></ApproverName>
               <Comments><![CDATA[The Office of Science (SC) needs clarity on the term "Heads of Field Elements." Pursuant to the President's Management Agenda, recent major organization changes in DOE, including those in the Office of Science, have made the term obsolete.  If "Heads of Field Elements" is specific only to the Managers of the Operations Offices, then the term needs to be redefined since the SC restructuring fundamentally recasts the role of the former Chicago and Oak Ridge Operations Offices into a combined Integrated Service Center for all of the Office of Science, somewhat akin to NNSA's  consolidation of its three Operations Offices into one Service Center in Albuquerque, NM.  The SC restructuring is elevating the accountability of the SC Site Managers directly to the Director of the Office of Science, and  it is the SC Site Managers, not the Operations Office Managers, who will be fully responsible for the operations of their respective sites.  
<br>
<br>
Also, the Order needs to reflect the consolidation of the Office of Security and the Office of Independent Oversight and Assessment into the new Office of Safety and Security Oversight.]]></Comments>
               <Response>
                  <ResponseLevel><![CDATA[Accepted with Modification]]></ResponseLevel>
                  <ResponseContent><![CDATA[We have used the term Head of Field Elements to cover just the type of matter you raise.  NNSA asked that we add Site Office Managers to meet their needs and if there is something additional needed for SC we would be pleased to accomodate but the effort was to use a few terms as possible to avoid the need to revise the Order every time there is a slight reorganization.  

We have edited the list of organiztions.  Thank you.]]></ResponseContent>
               </Response>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters SO]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Honeywell FM&T (Kansas City Plant)]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Idaho Operations Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Idaho Operations Office-EM]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[INL - NE]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[INL-ICP-EM]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Kaiser-Hill Company, LLC]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Kansas City Site Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
               <Source>
                  <SourceUsername><![CDATA[Lisla Damoulos]]></SourceUsername>
                  <SourceTitle><![CDATA[LLNL Office of Contract Management DPC]]></SourceTitle>
                  <SourceSite><![CDATA[Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory]]></SourceSite>
               </Source>
               <ApproverName><![CDATA[]]></ApproverName>
               <Comments><![CDATA[LLNL response is being coordinated with the other UC-managed Labs and rolled up into a single UC institutional response. Sandy Vinson, UCLAO, is coordinating the effort and will be providing the RevCom response for all three UC-managed Labs.]]></Comments>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Livermore Site Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Los Alamos National Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Los Alamos Site Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[NA Service Center]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[National Energy Technology Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[National Renewable Energy Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Nevada Site Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Oak Ridge National Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Oak Ridge Operations Office]]></OrganizationName>
               <Source>
                  <SourceUsername><![CDATA[Jennifer Hamilton]]></SourceUsername>
                  <SourceTitle><![CDATA[OR DPC]]></SourceTitle>
                  <SourceSite><![CDATA[Oak Ridge Operations Office]]></SourceSite>
               </Source>
               <ApproverName><![CDATA[]]></ApproverName>
               <Comments><![CDATA[For Jennifer Kelley, SC DPOC:

This Major Issue is submitted by the ORO Subject Matter Expert and is supported by his division head and ORO Management.

The Contractor Requirements Documents (CRDs) that existed prior to this revision clearly conveyed DOE expectations within reasonable parameters; i.e., negotiations still had to occur, but within a framework of expectations communicated to the contractors to assure reasonable cost reimbursement which assisted the Contracting Officer/Contracting Officer's Representative/Contractor Human Resources Specialist (CO/COR/CHR) in negotiations.  Now they are being deleted, and the Applicability section says: This Order does not apply to contractors!  

The onus is now solely on the Feds (primarily the Field Office) to assure that we have met the requirements of DOE O 350.1 regarding oversight of our contractors; and supposedly what was in the CRDs will now be in a variety of DEAR procurement clauses that have not yet been issued.  It is our opinion that 'one stop shopping' (reference major Contractor Human Resource issues covered in this Order) has served the DOE and contractors well in the past, and this new approach is fraught with significant vulnerabilities for Field Office officials.  This HQ initiated revision makes it more difficult for the Field Office to successfully meet its responsibilities; and shifts accountability from contractors and HQ, to Field Office officials.

Despite the indication that the Order will be issued 'as is', regardless of comments made by Field Offices, (prior comments about retention of CRDs have been ignored), we offer the above comment and the suggested ones included in this ORO comment package.]]></Comments>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Oakland Operations Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Office of Energy Assurance]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Office of River Protection]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Ohio Field Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[OSTI]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Pacific Northwest National Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Pantex Site Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Portsmouth Paducah Project Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Richland Operations Office]]></OrganizationName>
               <Source>
                  <SourceUsername><![CDATA[Joanne Shadel]]></SourceUsername>
                  <SourceTitle><![CDATA[RL DPC]]></SourceTitle>
                  <SourceSite><![CDATA[Richland Operations Office]]></SourceSite>
               </Source>
               <ApproverName><![CDATA[]]></ApproverName>
               <Comments><![CDATA[RL states:  It is critical that the new clauses that HQ has indicated will replace the Contractor Requirements Documents be developed and reviewed by the field prior to issuance of this order.  Without these clauses it will make overseeing the contractor's program very difficult. <b> Failure to resolve this issue will jeopardize DOE's ability to accomplish policy objectives and missions. </b> <i> Jean F Schwier, Acting Deputy Manager authorizes this comment. </i>]]></Comments>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Rocky Flats Field Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Sandia National Laboratories]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Sandia Site Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Savannah River EM Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Savannah River Site Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Southeastern Power Administration]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Southwestern Power Administration]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Stanford Linear Accelerator Center]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Stanford Site Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[University of California]]></OrganizationName>
               <Source>
                  <SourceUsername><![CDATA[Sandy Vinson]]></SourceUsername>
                  <SourceTitle><![CDATA[UCOP DPC]]></SourceTitle>
                  <SourceSite><![CDATA[University of California]]></SourceSite>
               </Source>
               <ApproverName><![CDATA[]]></ApproverName>
               <Comments><![CDATA[Per the applicability statement in the draft 
350.1X, this order is not applicable to 
contractors. 
Our prime contracts, appendices and 
University of California policies govern our 
Human Resources programs.
We expect to work with our DOE/NNSA 
counterparts to ensure their understanding 
of our contract requirements, UC policies 
and our Human Resources programs.]]></Comments>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Wackenhut Services Inc (SRS)]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Wackenhut Services Inc. (Nevada)]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[West Valley Demonstration Project]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Western Area Power Administration]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Westinghouse Savannah River Corp.]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Westinghouse Savannah River Corp. for SR-EM]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[WIPP]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Y-12 (BWXT)]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Y-12 (WSI)]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Y-12 Site Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
         </Section>
         <Section>
            <SectionTitle><![CDATA[1. Objectives, 2. Cancellation, 3. Applicability, 4. Requirements, 5. Responsibilities, 6. References, 7. Contact]]></SectionTitle>
            <SectionContent><![CDATA[1.	OBJECTIVES.
a.	To establish Department of Energy (DOE), including National Nuclear Security 
Administration (NNSA), responsibilities, requirements, and cost allowability 
criteria for the management and oversight of contractor human resource 
management (HR) programs.
b.	To ensure DOE contractors manage their HR programs to support the DOE 
mission, promote workforce excellence, champion workforce diversity, achieve 
effective cost management performance, and comply with applicable laws and 
regulations.
c.	To implement consistent requirements that allow contractors flexibility in 
determining how to meet the requirements.
d.	To ensure all elements of cash and noncash compensation are considered in the 
design and implementation of an appropriate total compensation program but are 
not used as a means to avoid needed cost reductions in either or both.

2.	CANCELLATION.  DOE O 350.1, Contractor Human Resource Management 
Programs, dated 9-30-96.  Cancellation of an Order does not, by itself, modify or 
otherwise affect any contractual obligation to comply with such an Order.  Cancelled 
Orders incorporated by reference in a contract will remain in effect until the contract is 
modified to delete the reference to the requirements in the cancelled Orders.

3.	APPLICABILITY.
a.	DOE Elements.  Except for the exclusions in paragraph 3c, this Order applies to 
all DOE elements, including NNSA elements, as listed in Attachment 1.
b.	Site/Facility Management Contractors.  This Order does not apply to contractors.
c.	Exclusions.
(1)	Activities that are regulated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission 
(NRC) through a license or by a State under an agreement with the NRC, 
including activities certified by the NRC under Section 1701 of the 
Atomic Energy Act [same as Section 830.2(a)].
(2)	Activities conducted under the authority of the Director, Naval Nuclear 
Propulsion Program under Executive Order 12344, incorporated into 
Public Law 106-65, Section 3216 (50 U.S.C. 2406).

4.	REQUIREMENTS.  Requirements are set forth in Chapters I through VII of this Order.

5.	RESPONSIBILITIES.  Assignments of responsibility are set forth in Chapters I through 
VII of this Order.

6.	REFERENCES.  Applicable references are listed in Chapters I through VII of this Order.

7.	CONTACT.  Contacts are listed in Chapters I through VII of this Order.

]]></SectionContent>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Ames Labortatory]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Argonne National Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Associate Manager for Science & Technology, Richland]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Bechtel Hanford]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Bechtel Nevada]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Berkeley Site Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Bonneville Power Administration]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Brookhaven National  Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[BWXT Pantex, LLC]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Carlsbad Area Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Carlsbad Field Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[CH2MHill]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Chicago Operations Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Critique]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Departmental Representatives Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Directives Management Team]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[DynMcDermott Petroleum Operations]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Fernald]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Fluor Hanford Inc]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Golden Field Office]]></OrganizationName>
               <Source>
                  <SourceUsername><![CDATA[Allen Hays]]></SourceUsername>
                  <SourceTitle><![CDATA[GFO DPC]]></SourceTitle>
                  <SourceSite><![CDATA[Golden Field Office]]></SourceSite>
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               <Comments><![CDATA[Sylvia Motazedi (NREL DPC), National Renewable Energy Laboratory.  3.b Applicability:  NREL offers the following major comment given that the draft Order is not applicable to contractors, and the Contractor Requirements Documents (CRD) that are included in the current DOE O 350.1 have been deleted.

We applaud DOE's objective to allow contractors flexibility in determining how to meet requirements that are embedded throughout the draft Order.  However, in the absence of any CRDs accountability is placed on DOE (e.g., HCAs and Contracting Officers) to provide oversight of and assurance that contractors meet requirements.  The methodology to meet this obligation may vary widely from site to site, and does not appear to be an efficient or cost effective approach.  NREL recommends that the Order include a clearly defined set of attributes, criteria, and/or outcomes for each of the contractor human resource management programs so that both DOE and its contractors can work toward the same end result in a consistent and coordinated manner.


SME Christine Phoebe, DOE/GO.   Paragraph 3 b. States the order does not apply to contractors.  The entire order deals with Contractor Human Resource Management Programs, yet states it does not apply to contractors.  This seems to be inconsistent in that various assignments are included for contractors throughout the chapters.  The basic order does not provide guidance to DOE on how Head of Contracting Activities or Contracting Officers are to incorporate these assignments to the Contractor when the order does not apply to them]]></Comments>
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               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Grand Junction]]></OrganizationName>
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            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters CI]]></OrganizationName>
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            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters CIO]]></OrganizationName>
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            <Organization>
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            <Organization>
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               <Source>
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               <Comments><![CDATA[3.b Applicability: Suggest modifying this sentence to “Applies only to Site/Facility Management Contractors.”  Stating that the order does not apply to contractors, seems to be inconsistent in that various assignments are included for contractors throughout the chapters.  

Additionally, in the absence of any CRDs, accountability is placed on DOE (e.g., HCAs and Contracting Officers) to provide oversight of and assurance that contractors meet requirements.  The methodology to meet this obligation may vary widely from site to site, and does not appear to be an efficient or cost effective approach.  We recommend that the Order include a clearly defined set of attributes, criteria, and/or outcomes for each of the contractor human resource management programs so that both DOE and its contractors can work toward the same end result in a consistent and coordinated manner.]]></Comments>
               <Response>
                  <ResponseLevel><![CDATA[Accepted with Modification]]></ResponseLevel>
                  <ResponseContent><![CDATA[Comment 1 on applicability to contractors: Accepted
Edits made.

Comment 2 on adding statement of attributes, criteria and/or outcomes: Not Accepted

Such a statement is not needed in the directive; this was in historic versions of directives/policy statements but is no longer viewed as necessary for this directive. ]]></ResponseContent>
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            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters EM]]></OrganizationName>
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            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters FE]]></OrganizationName>
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               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters GC]]></OrganizationName>
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               <Comments><![CDATA[

Subject Matter Expert laura.fullerton@hq.doe.gov
Para 2, Cancellation, delete last sentence and replace with: "Contractor Requirements Documents (CRD) currently attached to, or incorporated by reference into, contracts should remain part of the contract until both the DEAR part 970 contract clauses and the related cost principles (in rulemaking concurrently with changes to this directive) are added to the contract to
replace the CRDs."

]]></Comments>
               <Response>
                  <ResponseLevel><![CDATA[Accepted]]></ResponseLevel>
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            <Organization>
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            <Organization>
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            <Organization>
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            <Organization>
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            <Organization>
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            <Organization>
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            <Organization>
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            <Organization>
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            <Organization>
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            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Stanford Linear Accelerator Center]]></OrganizationName>
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            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Stanford Site Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility]]></OrganizationName>
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            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[University of California]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Wackenhut Services Inc (SRS)]]></OrganizationName>
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            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Wackenhut Services Inc. (Nevada)]]></OrganizationName>
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            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[West Valley Demonstration Project]]></OrganizationName>
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            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Western Area Power Administration]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Westinghouse Savannah River Corp.]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Westinghouse Savannah River Corp. for SR-EM]]></OrganizationName>
               <Source>
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               <Comments><![CDATA[Paragraph 1. Objectives, sub para (b) Amend sentence to exclude "promote workforce excellence" and "champion diversity." There is nothing in the draft order that addresses either of these objectives. They are probably left over from earlier versions of the Order which included a chapter on EEO.]]></Comments>
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         <Section>
            <SectionTitle><![CDATA[Chapter I, Labor Relations]]></SectionTitle>
            <SectionContent><![CDATA[CHAPTER I.  LABOR RELATIONS


1.	OBJECTIVES.
a.	To ensure Department of Energy (DOE) management and operating contractors 
pursue collective bargaining practices that promote efficiency and economy in 
contract operations, judicious expenditure of public funds, equitable resolution of 
disputes, and effective collective bargaining relationships.
b.	To ensure effective and complete communications with management and 
operating contractors before contract negotiations and during the term of a 
contract on matters that may have a significant impact on work rules,            
make-or-buy decisions, or past customs and practices.

2.	REQUIREMENTS.
a.	DOE retains absolute authority on all questions of security, security rules, and 
administration of security rules.  However, to the fullest extent possible, DOE will 
consult with representatives of management and labor in formulating security 
rules and regulations that affect the collective bargaining process.
b.	DOE will not take a public position concerning the merits of a labor dispute 
between a contractor and its employees or organizations representing those 
employees.

3.	RESPONSIBILITIES.
a.	Director, Office of Legacy Management.
(1)	Establishes DOE labor relations policy in consultation with field 
organizations.
(2)	Represents DOE Headquarters on all matters involving contractor labor 
relations issues, including
(a)	informing DOE senior management of significant labor relations 
developments,
(b)	acting as DOE liaison to other Government agencies and to 
international unions and their representatives,
(c)	serving as a clearinghouse for labor relations information,
(d)	coordinating union representation at meetings and conferences 
initiated by DOE Headquarters elements, and
(e)	approving all DOE policy affecting contractor labor relations.
(3)	Works with DOE program offices that originate or change qualification 
standards, testing requirements, or other programs that may affect 
conditions of employment for contractor employees to ensure that they are 
developed and/or implemented consistent with collective bargaining 
requirements.
b.	Heads of Contracting Activities (HCAs) or National Nuclear Security 
Administration (NNSA) Site Office Managers.
(1)	Review collective bargaining issues with contractors and reach agreement 
on economic parameters before the start of negotiations.
(2)	Consult regularly with contractors during the terms of collective 
bargaining agreements to stay abreast of matters of interest and concern to 
DOE.
(3)	Serve as DOE liaisons to regional governmental agencies and offices and 
to regional union officials.
(4)	Notify the Office of Legacy Management of National Labor Relations 
Board charges and any significant labor relations issues.
(5)	Provide timely information and advice to DOE Headquarters and others 
concerning local contractor labor issues and arbitration decisions.

4.	REFERENCES.
a.	Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 22.1, Basic Labor Policies, which 
provides guidance to contracting officers on labor relations matters.
b.	Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR) Subpart 970.22, 
Application of Labor Policies, which provides DOE guidance to contracting 
officers on labor relations matters.
c.	DEAR 970.3102-05-6, Compensation for personal services, which addresses 
allowability of compensation costs.

5.	CONTACT.  Office of Legacy Management, 202-586-7550.


]]></SectionContent>
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               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Associate Manager for Science & Technology, Richland]]></OrganizationName>
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               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters HG]]></OrganizationName>
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            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters IG]]></OrganizationName>
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            <Organization>
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            <Organization>
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            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters MBE]]></OrganizationName>
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               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters NA]]></OrganizationName>
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               <Comments><![CDATA[Comment:  HCA responsibilities require that the HCA reach agreement with the contractor on economic parameters before the contractor begins negotiation with a labor union. However, unless the existing contractual language already requires the contractor to do so, or unless there are other requirements mandating the contractor to do so, the HCA will have to enter into negotiations with the contractor to establish this as a contractual requirement.  (SME/NA-63-Lips–on behalf of the NA Service Center)]]></Comments>
               <Response>
                  <ResponseLevel><![CDATA[Accepted]]></ResponseLevel>
                  <ResponseContent><![CDATA[Following this DOE Order 350.1, the Department may address this issue through a new DEAR or FAR clause or the contracting officer may write an amendment into the contract.]]></ResponseContent>
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               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Los Alamos National Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
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            <Organization>
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            <Organization>
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            <Organization>
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            <Organization>
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            <Organization>
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            <Organization>
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            <Organization>
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            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Stanford Linear Accelerator Center]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
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            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[University of California]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Wackenhut Services Inc (SRS)]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Wackenhut Services Inc. (Nevada)]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[West Valley Demonstration Project]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Western Area Power Administration]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Westinghouse Savannah River Corp.]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Westinghouse Savannah River Corp. for SR-EM]]></OrganizationName>
               <Source>
                  <SourceUsername><![CDATA[OWENS, ARCHIE P]]></SourceUsername>
                  <SourceTitle><![CDATA[Delegate]]></SourceTitle>
                  <SourceSite><![CDATA[Westinghouse Savannah River Corp. for SR-EM]]></SourceSite>
               </Source>
               <Comments><![CDATA[Paragraph 2. Cancellation/Paragraph 3. Applicability - General Note: Since this proposed Order does not give the Contractor specific responsibilities, it is unclear if the Contractor will be responsible to comply with this Order once it is approved unless specific requirements are then negotiated into the local contract. There is also a question that if something in the Order is not negotiated into the local contract, which takes precedence, the Order or the Contract? And lastly, once the new Order is approved, and presumably some/all of the new Order is negotiated into the local contract, does the old Order go away?]]></Comments>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[WIPP]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Y-12 (BWXT)]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Y-12 (WSI)]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Y-12 Site Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
         </Section>
         <Section>
            <SectionTitle><![CDATA[Chapter II, Labor Standards]]></SectionTitle>
            <SectionContent><![CDATA[	CHAPTER II.  LABOR STANDARDS


1.	OBJECTIVES.
a.	To ensure applicable labor standards are included in all DOE contracts and 
subcontracts.
b.	To cooperate with the Department of Labor (DOL), as appropriate, to
(1)	obtain information,
(2)	provide complete and timely reports, and
(3)	exercise oversight responsibility to ensure contractor compliance with 
applicable laws.

2.	REQUIREMENTS.  Proposed acquisition and designated contractor work packages must 
be reviewed to determine the applicability of the Davis-Bacon Act [Public Law (P.L.) 
403, dated 3-3-31; 40 U.S.C., Sections 276276a-5] and/or the Service Contract Act of 
1965 (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.), as amended, and work will be accomplished in accordance 
with such determinations.

3.	RESPONSIBILITIES.
a.	Director, Office of Legacy Management.
(1)	Coordinates Departmental comments on proposed revisions to DOL 
regulations and provides interpretations of final revisions to Headquarters 
and field elements.
(2)	Prepares and submits the Davis-Bacon Semiannual Enforcement Report to 
DOL by April 30 and October 30 of each year.
(3)	Submits a consolidated annual forecast of construction programs, required 
by DOL All Agency Memorandum 144, to the DOL Wage and Hour 
Division administrator by April 10 of each year.
(4)	Coordinates responses to Congress and DOL on labor standards 
complaints on acquisitions administered by Headquarters.
b.	HCAs or NNSA Site Office Managers.
(1)	Establish labor standards committees to advise contracting officers on the 
applicability of the various labor standards statutes to contracts and 
proposed work packages.
(2)	Review DOL Standard Form- (SF-)98, Notice of Intention to Make a 
Service Contract and Response Notice, and its attachment (SF-98a) to 
ensure contemplated work is appropriately covered by the Service 
Contract Act and that forms are prepared properly, and forward the forms 
to DOL.
(3)	Advise Director of Worker and Community Transition of complaints and 
significant labor standards violations generated by contractor employees 
and others.
(4)	Ensure all contracts contain the appropriate labor standards provisions.
(5)	Ensure bidders and contractors are provided with applicable labor 
standards information and, where necessary, conferences and contract 
orientation meetings are held for solicitations or contracts.
(6)	Assist DOL in preparing for a hearing on and/or investigating any alleged 
violations or disputes on alleged violations.
(7)	For Service Contract Act covered contracts in excess of $10,000.00, 
furnish SF-279, Federal Procurement Data System Individual Contract 
Action Report, or its equivalent, to the Federal Procurement Data System 
(see 29 CFR 4.8).
(8)	Request Davis-Bacon Act project wage determinations from DOL on 
DOL SF-308, Request for Wage Determination and Response to Request, 
for instances in which general area decisions are not available or are not 
appropriate to the DOE site or job.  Accordingly, submit wage data to 
DOL.
(9)	Ensure payroll and job-site audits are conducted as may be necessary to 
determine compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act.
(10)	Investigate complaints under the Davis-Bacon Act to determine 
compliance and proceed as follows.
(a)	If no violation is discovered, advise the complainant of the reasons 
for the conclusion.
(b)	If a violation is discovered
1	determine the amount of back wages, fringe benefits, and 
overtime pay due each employee, and request the 
contractor to make restitution;
2	determine the amount of liquidated damages due, if any, 
and request the contractor to make restitution;

3	withhold sufficient funds to compensate employees and to 
cover any liquidated damages that may be due when the 
contractor does not agree with the findings and refuses to 
make restitution;
4	furnish an enforcement report to the administrator, Wage 
and Hour Division, DOL, within 60 days after completion 
of an investigation where the Davis-Bacon Act 
underpayments by a contractor total $1,000.00 or more, 
there is reason to believe the violations are willful, the 
contractor does not agree with the findings and refuses to 
make restitution, or DOL requested the investigation; and
5	ensure funds withheld to compensate employees for back 
wages are forwarded to the Comptroller General for 
disbursement if restitution is not made.
(11)	Prepare and submit the Davis-Bacon Semiannual Enforcement Report to 
the Director, Office of Legacy Management, by April 21 and October 21 
of each year.

4.	REFERENCES.
a.	Davis-Bacon Act, P.L. 403, dated 3-3-31 (40 U.S.C., Sections 276276a-5).
b.	Service Contract Act of 1965 (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).
c.	FAR Subpart 22.4, Labor Standards for Contracts Involving Construction, which 
explains the applicability of the Davis-Bacon Act.
d.	FAR, Subpart 22.10, Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, which explains 
the applicability of the Service Contract Act.
e.	DEAR 970.2204-1-1, Administrative controls and criteria for application of the 
Davis-Bacon Act in operational or maintenance activities.

5.	CONTACT.  Office of Legacy Management, 202-586-7550.


]]></SectionContent>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Ames Labortatory]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Argonne National Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Associate Manager for Science & Technology, Richland]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Bechtel Hanford]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Bechtel Nevada]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Berkeley Site Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Bonneville Power Administration]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Brookhaven National  Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[BWXT Pantex, LLC]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Carlsbad Area Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Carlsbad Field Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[CH2MHill]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Chicago Operations Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Critique]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Departmental Representatives Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Directives Management Team]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[DynMcDermott Petroleum Operations]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Fernald]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Fluor Hanford Inc]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Golden Field Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Grand Junction]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters CI]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters CIO]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters CN]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters CR]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters ED]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters EE]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters EH]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters EIA]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters EM]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters FE]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters GC]]></OrganizationName>
               <Source>
                  <SourceUsername><![CDATA[Richard Farman]]></SourceUsername>
                  <SourceTitle><![CDATA[GC DPC]]></SourceTitle>
                  <SourceSite><![CDATA[Headquarters GC]]></SourceSite>
               </Source>
               <Comments><![CDATA[

Subject Matter Expert laura.fullerton@hq.doe.gov
3.b.(2), delete, already covered in acquisition regulations (see FAR 22.1007).
3.b.(4), delete, already covered in acquisition regulations (see FAR 22.404).
3.b.(5), delete, already covered in acquisition regulations (see FAR 22.404 and 22.406).
3.b.(6), delete, already covered in acquisition regulations (see FAR 22.406).
3.b.(7), delete, already covered in acquisition regulations (see FAR 22.1017).
3.b.(8), delete, already covered in acquisition regulations (see FAR 22.404).
3.b.(9), delete, already covered in acquisition regulations (see FAR 22.406).
3.b.(10), delete (b)1 and 2, already covered in acquisition regulations (see FAR 22.406).
4., add 29 CFR Subtitle A as a reference.

]]></Comments>
               <Response>
                  <ResponseLevel><![CDATA[Accepted with Modification]]></ResponseLevel>
                  <ResponseContent><![CDATA[First set of comments regarding deletion of sections already covered in the FAR: Not Accepted
The Field finds these sections to be beneficial in this Order as a quick reference guide on the subject matter.  However, we have revised sections 3.b.(2) and (3) to reflect current practices.
 
The commenter and staff in OLM have been communicating regarding the resolution of this set of comments.

The second comment regarding addition of a reference: Accepted
The reference has been added as suggested. ]]></ResponseContent>
               </Response>
               <Concurrence><![CDATA[Concur/No Comment]]></Concurrence>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters HG]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters IG]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters IN]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters LM]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters MBE]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters NA]]></OrganizationName>
               <Source>
                  <SourceUsername><![CDATA[Diane Gillis]]></SourceUsername>
                  <SourceTitle><![CDATA[NA Directives Point of Contact]]></SourceTitle>
                  <SourceSite><![CDATA[Headquarters NA]]></SourceSite>
               </Source>
               <Comments><![CDATA[Comment:  Elimination of the contractor requirement to request DBA applicability determinations from the CO will necessitate the HCA entering into negotiations with the contractor to establish their necessary cooperation in the accomplishment of our continuing responsibility, unless the existing contractual language already requires the contractor to obtain such, or unless there are other requirements mandating the contractor to do so.  Same applies to the other 7 contractor requirements that were struck.   (SME/NA-63-Lips-on behalf of the NA Service Center)

Comment:  With changes occurring in the Service Contract Act wage determination area, decisions will have to be made at NNSA site offices in regard to the access that will be granted to contractors for obtaining wage determinations, and the elimination of the requirement for SF-98s.   (SME/NA-63-Lips-on behalf of the NA Service Center)]]></Comments>
               <Response>
                  <ResponseLevel><![CDATA[Accepted with Modification]]></ResponseLevel>
                  <ResponseContent><![CDATA[Comment 1 regarding elimination of the contract requirement: Accepted 
Following this DOE Order 350.1, the Department may address this issue through a new DEAR or FAR clause or the contracting officer may write an amendment into the contract. 

Comment 2 regarding contractors obtaining wage determinations: Not Accepted
Due to the W-DOL, an e-government initiative, the public (including contractors) will have access to wage determinations.  However, the Department will retain approval authority over wage determinations obtained for procurement purposes.

The commenter has accepted this resolution via February 9, 2004, email form Archuleta,ALB, to Baca, OLM.
]]></ResponseContent>
               </Response>
               <Concurrence><![CDATA[Concur/No Comment]]></Concurrence>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters NE]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters NTEU]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters OA]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters OPI]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters PC-1]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters PO]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters RW]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters SC]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters SO]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Honeywell FM&T (Kansas City Plant)]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Idaho Operations Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Idaho Operations Office-EM]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[INL - NE]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[INL-ICP-EM]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Kaiser-Hill Company, LLC]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Kansas City Site Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Livermore Site Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Los Alamos National Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Los Alamos Site Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[NA Service Center]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[National Energy Technology Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[National Renewable Energy Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Nevada Site Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Oak Ridge National Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Oak Ridge Operations Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Oakland Operations Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Office of Energy Assurance]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Office of River Protection]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Ohio Field Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[OSTI]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Pacific Northwest National Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Pantex Site Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Portsmouth Paducah Project Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Richland Operations Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Rocky Flats Field Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Sandia National Laboratories]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Sandia Site Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Savannah River EM Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Savannah River Site Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Southeastern Power Administration]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Southwestern Power Administration]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Stanford Linear Accelerator Center]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Stanford Site Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[University of California]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Wackenhut Services Inc (SRS)]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Wackenhut Services Inc. (Nevada)]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[West Valley Demonstration Project]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Western Area Power Administration]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Westinghouse Savannah River Corp.]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Westinghouse Savannah River Corp. for SR-EM]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[WIPP]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Y-12 (BWXT)]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Y-12 (WSI)]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Y-12 Site Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
         </Section>
         <Section>
            <SectionTitle><![CDATA[Chapter III, Contractor Workforce Planning, Management, and Restructuring]]></SectionTitle>
            <SectionContent><![CDATA[CHAPTER III.  CONTRACTOR WORKFORCE PLANNING, MANAGEMENT,
AND RESTRUCTURING


1.	OBJECTIVES.
a.	To implement workforce planning and develop management and restructuring 
strategies and performance metrics involving recruitment, retention, and 
development programs that ensure efficient operations and continued availability 
of the critical knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the Departments 
missions.
b.	To provide reasonable notice to employees and their representatives, public 
officials, and other stakeholders of necessary changes in contractor employment 
and to consult with them in planning for workforce restructuring on a schedule 
that minimizes the impacts on programmatic activities.
c.	To minimize reductions at DOE facilities, to the extent practicable, through the 
use of options that minimize layoffs such as reassignment and retraining, early 
retirement, voluntary separation incentives, and attrition management.
d.	To coordinate, as appropriate, management and restructuring strategies with 
assistance provided to communities to mitigate the impact of employment 
reductions.

2.	REQUIREMENTS.
a.	Workforce Planning.  Processes to identify current and future workforce critical 
skill requirements will be developed and maintained.
b.	Workforce Management.  Management strategies will be developed to use 
recruitment, retention, and development best practices to ensure continued 
availability of the critical workforce knowledge, skills, and abilities required for 
the Departments missions, and performance measures will be developed to assess 
success in meeting this objective.
(1)	For NNSA sites, performance metrics will be maintained on the status of 
critical skill staffing and on the results of recruitment, retention, and 
development goals to maintain critical skills.
(2)	Programs should be affordable and justified within the constraints of 
overall operating budgets and should be integrated with other 
compensation and benefit programs as part of total compensation 
packages.
(3)	Use of contractor total compensation and benefit programs, including 
variable pay, targeted retention incentives, training, and reassignment 
opportunities, to support workforce management may be a cost-effective 
way to ensure maintenance of critical skills.
(4)	Facilities planned for accelerated closure face workforce management 
issues that may require unique site-specific strategies.
c.	Strategies for Positions with Physical Standards.
(1)	Unique strategies may be warranted for DOE contractor jobs that require 
incumbents to meet physical standards (e.g., protective guard forces) and 
are an acceptable way to provide employees unable to meet the physical 
standards the opportunity to continue employment until they meet the 
requirements for full retirement eligibility.  Examples of such strategies 
include
(a)	enhanced reassignment opportunities or alternative employment 
with contractors at other DOE facilities;
(b)	postseparation income support or income supplement for 
alternative employment positions that are compensated at a lower 
rate of basic pay;
(c)	career transition assistance programs including career planning, 
placement, and educational and relocation assistance;
(d)	retirement plan features designed to address workforce 
management factors based on specific analyses of the role of 
pensions in overall employee benefits; and
(e)	other features specifically designed to meet the Departments 
contractor workforce management needs and objectives.
(2)	Eligibility to participate in such programs should be based on job 
classifications that have bona fide job-related physical requirements for 
satisfactory job performance.
(a)	Eligibility may be provided for all such jobs or in specific 
designated classifications.
(b)	Participation may or may not be voluntary and may require 
employee premium contributions contingent on the program design 
determined to be in the best interest of the Department.
(3)	Programs may include sitewide or cross-site agreements between 
contractors at DOE facilities to facilitate the provision of alternative 
employment opportunities that include recognition of service credit for 
benefit and retirement calculations and appropriate transfer of pension 
assets.
(4)	Program design and pricing should reflect contractor analyses of potential 
adverse impacts and include suggested actions for mitigation.
(5)	Options for generating funds for implementing these strategies include 
(a) using a fund generated by employee contributions in combination with 
allowable-cost employer contributions and (b) using a discrete portion of 
total compensation budgets.
d.	Scientist and Engineer Retiree Corps.  The Department must have ready access to 
retired scientists and engineers who may be needed on a part-time basis to support 
the Departments nuclear weapons program (e.g., to support archiving technical 
information, to provide data/recollections not available in the active workforce in 
areas related to weapons disassembly and nuclear weapons testing, to assist with 
stockpile stewardship activities, and to train or mentor replacement scientists and 
engineers).
(1)	The Department will maintain a list of retirees, including an affirmation of 
their agreement to be members of the retiree corps and necessary 
identification information to ensure ready access.
(2)	Access to members of the corps will not be restricted by other policies of 
DOE or within the control of DOE unless explicitly agreed to by the 
Secretary of Energy.
(3)	Members of the retiree corps will maintain their security clearances for as 
long as they are in the retiree corps program.
(4)	Inclusion in the corps will not amend, abrogate, or affect any retirement 
annuity with regard to any DOE-imposed restrictions on such annuity.
e.	Workforce Restructuring.  In compliance with Section 3161 of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993 and Secretarial policy, a 
workforce restructuring plan at defense nuclear facilities will be prepared and 
amended from time to time as warranted.  In instances where a workforce 
restructuring plan is not developed, the objectives of Section 3161 will be applied 
as feasible.
(1)	Workforce restructuring plans will be prepared in accordance with 
Planning Guidance for Contractor Work Force Restructuring, published 
in the Federal Register, Vol. 63, No. 238, dated December 11, 1998, as 
amended from time to time.
(2)	For defense nuclear facilities, workforce restructuring plans and annual 
reports on contractor workforce restructuring will be submitted to the 
Under Secretary for Energy, Science and Environment and the Under 
Secretary for Nuclear Security, for their respective departmental elements, 
who will approve/disapprove them for delivery to Congress.
(3)	For other DOE facilities, the cognizant field organization should consider 
whether a workforce restructuring plan is appropriate.  Delivery to 
Congress of a workforce restructuring plan for nondefense facilities is at 
the discretion of the Secretary.
(4)	Data on workforce restructuring activities for the annual report on 
contractor workforce restructuring will be submitted by field elements to 
the Office of Legacy Management.  Detailed guidance on submitting this 
information will be provided by the Office of Legacy Management.

3.	RESPONSIBILITIES.
a.	Under Secretaries.
(1)	Approve or disapprove proposed reductions in force of 300 or more 
employees at a single site within a 12-month period.
(2)	Approve or disapprove workforce restructuring plans and implementation 
reports for submission to Congress.
b.	Cognizant Secretarial Officers.
(1)	Develop objectives for workforce planning, including recruitment, 
retention, and development of a skilled workforce required to accomplish 
programmatic missions.
(2)	Collaborate with field elements and Headquarters staff offices in the 
development of performance metrics and contract incentives aimed at 
achieving workforce planning objectives.
(3)	Review and coordinate workforce restructuring plans.
(4)	Ensure availability of funding for workforce restructuring, and fund costs 
of workforce restructuring plans that are not restricted to the Worker and 
Community Transition account consistent with Guidance for Funding of 
Enhanced Benefits under Section 3161, provided to operations and field 
office managers March 2, 1998, as may be amended from time to time.
c.	Program Secretarial Officers (PSOs).
(1)	Review and coordinate workforce restructuring plans.
(2)	Assist in resolution of issues concerning workforce planning or workforce 
restructuring among different PSOs at a site.
d.	Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs, NNSA.
(1)	Provides objectives and guidance for maintenance of critical skills and 
other workforce requirements for activities administered by NNSA.
(2)	Maintains operational awareness of performance in the maintenance of 
contractor nuclear weapons expertise.
e.	Director, Office of Legacy Management.
(1)	Provides information to program Secretarial Offices, field elements, and 
other interested stakeholders on recruitment, retention, return, and 
workforce restructuring best practices among DOE contractors and other 
businesses to assist in the development of workforce planning and 
succession management policies.
(2)	Approves/disapproves contractor separations affecting between 100 and 
300 employees in a 12-month period for facilities within the jurisdiction of 
the Under Secretary for Energy, Science and Environment.  For NNSA 
related workforce restructuring plans, the Director will prepare proposals 
for decision by the Under Secretary for Nuclear Security or his delegate.
(3)	Provides direction and guidance in the development and implementation 
of workforce restructuring plans.
(4)	Makes recommendations to the Under Secretary for approval of workforce 
restructuring plans for submission to Congress.
(5)	Provides notification to the Secretary of any proposed workforce 
restructuring activities involving reductions in force of more than 
50 employees at a single site, within a 12-month period, before approval.
(6)	Approves/disapproves workforce restructuring actions, including 
programs to minimize layoffs, and approves funding for enhanced 
separation benefits provided pursuant to Section 3161 of the Fiscal Year 
1993 National Defense Authorization Act.
(7)	Coordinates workforce restructuring reviews with the cognizant program 
office and with General Counsel, Congressional Affairs, Public Affairs, 
Management and Administration, and other Departmental elements as 
appropriate.
(8)	Coordinates notifications to Congress with heads of field elements and 
with the Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental 
Affairs.
(9)	Performs other tasks that are assigned to the Office of Legacy 
Management for Contractor Workforce Planning, Management and 
Restructuring.
(10)	Ensures compliance with any applicable restrictions on funding for 
restructuring.
f.	Heads of Field Elements.
(1)	In coordination with the cognizant program office, ensure the development 
and implementation of workforce planning and management strategies to 
ensure continued availability of critical knowledge, skills, and abilities in 
the contractor workforce and develop performance metrics to assess 
success in meeting this objective.
(2)	For NNSA sites, maintain operational awareness of contractor progress in 
maintaining critical skills for the weapons program and provide 
operational awareness, including appropriate performance metrics, to 
Headquarters.
(3)	Approve/disapprove contractor separations of between 50 and 100 in a  
12-month period.
(4)	In consultation with the Office of Legacy Management and the cognizant 
program office, ensure management of workforce changes consistent with 
Section 3161 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
1993 and Planning Guidance for Contractor Workforce Restructuring, 
issued in December 1998.
(5)	Prepare site-specific workforce restructuring plans (and report on 
workforce restructuring activities) in accordance with guidance contained 
in Planning Guidance for Contractor Workforce Restructuring.  In 
instances where fewer than 100 employees are affected, the objectives of 
Section 3161 will be applied as practicable.
(6)	Obtain approval for separation incentives beyond those expressly 
authorized by contract from the director of the Office of Legacy 
Management early in the planning process, and submit a final workforce 
restructuring plan to the Office of Legacy Management as early as 
practicable.  (Heads of NNSA field elements should seek advice from the 
director of the Office of Legacy Management early in the planning process 
regarding proposed separation incentives beyond those expressly 
authorized by contract and submit a final workforce restructuring plan to 
the Office of Legacy Management as early as practicable.)
(7)	Provide the following notifications upon receipt of approval from the 
Office of Legacy Management.
(a)	General notification to employees.  Ensure contractors provide 
general information to employees before any public announcement 
and, where possible, 120 days before the involuntary separation of 
any employee.
(b)	Notification to the public.  Coordinate with the Office of Legacy 
Management any general announcement describing workforce 
changes at the site and the estimated number of affected positions.
(c)	Notifications to individual employees.  Ensure contractors provide 
60-day notification if the Worker Adjustment and Retraining 
Notification Act (P.L. 100-379) applies.  If it does not apply, 
contractors will provide individual employees as much notice of 
involuntary separation as is practicable, but not less than 2 weeks 
or 2 weeks pay in lieu of notice.
(8)	For workforce reductions requiring only contracting officer or designee 
approval, ensure the following are notified before involuntary separation, 
other than for cause, of 10 or more employees.
(a)	Office of Legacy Management
(b)	Cognizant Secretarial Officers
(c)	PSOs
(d)	Affected national and local unions
(e)	State and local governments
(f)	Congressional delegations
(9)	Develop mechanisms to ensure hiring preferences are being honored by all 
prime contractors and designated subcontractors.  Requirements will 
address employee responsibilities as well as use of the DOE automated 
Job Opportunity Bulletin Board System.
(10)	Maintain a list of retired scientists and engineers who will constitute a 
retiree corps to ensure ready access to those whose skills may be needed 
on a part-time basis to support the Departments Nuclear Weapons 
Program.
g.	HCAs or NNSA Site Office Managers.  Identify contracts to which this chapter is 
applicable and notify the contracting officers.

4.	REFERENCES.
a.	Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, P.L. 100-379, dated 8-4-88.
b.	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993 (P.L. 102-484), Section 
3161, Department of Energy Defense Nuclear Facilities.
c.	Planning Guidance for Contractor Work Force Restructuring, Federal Register, 
Vol. 63, No. 238, pp. 6844168445, dated 12-11-98.
d.	DeGrasse, Robert W., Jr., Director, Office of Worker and Community Transition, 
Memorandum to Operations and Field Managers, Guidance for Funding 
Enhanced Benefits under Section 3161, dated 3-2-98.

5.	CONTACT.  Office of Legacy Management, 202-586-7550.


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               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Ames Labortatory]]></OrganizationName>
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            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Argonne National Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Associate Manager for Science & Technology, Richland]]></OrganizationName>
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               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Bechtel Hanford]]></OrganizationName>
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               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Bechtel Nevada]]></OrganizationName>
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               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Berkeley Site Office]]></OrganizationName>
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            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Bonneville Power Administration]]></OrganizationName>
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               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Brookhaven National  Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
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            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[BWXT Pantex, LLC]]></OrganizationName>
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            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Carlsbad Area Office]]></OrganizationName>
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            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Carlsbad Field Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[CH2MHill]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Chicago Operations Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Critique]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Departmental Representatives Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Directives Management Team]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[DynMcDermott Petroleum Operations]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Fernald]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Fluor Hanford Inc]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Golden Field Office]]></OrganizationName>
               <Source>
                  <SourceUsername><![CDATA[Allen Hays]]></SourceUsername>
                  <SourceTitle><![CDATA[GFO DPC]]></SourceTitle>
                  <SourceSite><![CDATA[Golden Field Office]]></SourceSite>
               </Source>
               <Comments><![CDATA[Sylvia Motazedi (NREL DPC), National Renewable Energy Laboratory.  Chapter III 2.c (3) Requirements.  This paragraph implies that pension benefits are portable, when in fact they vary widely and in all likelihood may not be portable.  The following examples are representative of the issue and are offered for consideration:  1) some laboratories have a defined benefits program, some have a defined contribution program, and some laboratories have both; 2) some laboratories offer post retiree medical benefits and NREL does not; and 3) the formulas for calculating retirement benefits vary widely.]]></Comments>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Grand Junction]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters CI]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters CIO]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters CN]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters CR]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters ED]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters EE]]></OrganizationName>
               <Source>
                  <SourceUsername><![CDATA[Daniel Hughes]]></SourceUsername>
                  <SourceTitle><![CDATA[EE DPC]]></SourceTitle>
                  <SourceSite><![CDATA[Headquarters EE]]></SourceSite>
               </Source>
               <Comments><![CDATA[Chapter III 2.c (3) Requirements.  This paragraph implies that pension benefits are portable, when in fact they vary widely and in all likelihood may not be portable.  The following examples are representative of the issue and are offered for consideration:  1) some laboratories have a defined benefits program, some have a defined contribution program, and some laboratories have both; 2) some laboratories offer post retiree medical benefits and NREL does not; and 3) the formulas for calculating retirement benefits vary widely.]]></Comments>
               <Response>
                  <ResponseLevel><![CDATA[Not Accepted]]></ResponseLevel>
                  <ResponseContent><![CDATA[This Chapter and section is meant to suggest approaches which sites may want to use.  This section would not apply if pension benefits are not portable. 
OLM has attempted to discuss this resolution with the commenter via a voice mail message left on February 2, 2004, and email.]]></ResponseContent>
               </Response>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters EH]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters EIA]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters EM]]></OrganizationName>
               <Source>
                  <SourceUsername><![CDATA[Joni Boone]]></SourceUsername>
                  <SourceTitle><![CDATA[EM DPC]]></SourceTitle>
                  <SourceSite><![CDATA[Headquarters EM]]></SourceSite>
               </Source>
               <Comments><![CDATA[Linda C. Wright (SRO EM DPC) for Savannah River EM Office
General Note: Approval thresholds described throughout this chapter remain overly prescriptive and do not reflect the Department's emphasis on accelerated closure.  Required approvals for  proposed workforce reductions should be based on percentages, not absolute numbers.  For example, a reduction of 50 workers at a site of 500 may be considered significant, while the same reduction at a site of 10,600 clearly is not.

If the shift to percentages is unacceptable, we would propose for SRS that workforce reductions of 
up to 100 workers in a 12-month period require only contractor approval,
101 - 300 workers in a 12-month period require contractor and DOE local field office approval, and
301 or more workers require approvals as outlined in the Draft Order.

Paragraph 2, sub para (c) Strategies for Positions with Physical Standards

We do not understand the intent or the specifics of the example strategies described.  The idea of supplementing post-separation income for workers who are reassigned to lower paying job assignments and/or excessed (for any reason) until they are eligible for full retirement benefits is inconsistent with a closure mentality, not to mention the fact that funding for such programs is not available.]]></Comments>
               <Response>
                  <ResponseLevel><![CDATA[Accepted with Modification]]></ResponseLevel>
                  <ResponseContent><![CDATA[Comment 1 regarding approval thresholds as overly prescriptive: Not Accepted
Approval thresholds were approved this past year.  It is too soon to tell whether this system is adequate or inadequate.

This resolution was accepted via a February 5, 2004, email from Linda C. Wright to Cory Flowers, OLM

Comment 2 regarding not understanding the intent of the 'strategies for positions with physical standards' section: Accepted
This section will be removed from the Chapter. ]]></ResponseContent>
               </Response>
               <Concurrence><![CDATA[Concur/No Comment]]></Concurrence>
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            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters FE]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters GC]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters HG]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters IG]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters IN]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters LM]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters MBE]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters NA]]></OrganizationName>
               <Source>
                  <SourceUsername><![CDATA[Diane Gillis]]></SourceUsername>
                  <SourceTitle><![CDATA[NA Directives Point of Contact]]></SourceTitle>
                  <SourceSite><![CDATA[Headquarters NA]]></SourceSite>
               </Source>
               <Comments><![CDATA[Comment:  With the deletion of the CRD, unless the existing contractual language holds the contractor to accomplish their previous responsibilities, or there are other requirements mandating the contractor to do so, accomplishment of Heads of Field Elements and HCA responsibilities will require negotiations. (SME/NA-63-Lips-on behalf of the NA Service Center)

Comment:  Recommend the elimination of the section dealing with "Strategies for Positions with Physical Standards".  The section gets too much into the "how", contradicting the intent of revamping the order to address the "what."  (SME/NA-63-Lips-on behalf of the NA Service Center)]]></Comments>
               <Response>
                  <ResponseLevel><![CDATA[Accepted]]></ResponseLevel>
                  <ResponseContent><![CDATA[Comment 1 regarding elimination of the contract requirement: Accepted
Following this DOE Order 350.1, the Department may address this issue through a new DEAR or FAR clause or the contracting officer may write an amendment into the contract.

Comment 2 regarding elimination of the 'strategies for positions with physical standards' section: Accepted
]]></ResponseContent>
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               <Concurrence><![CDATA[Concur/No Comment]]></Concurrence>
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               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters NTEU]]></OrganizationName>
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               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Headquarters SO]]></OrganizationName>
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            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Honeywell FM&T (Kansas City Plant)]]></OrganizationName>
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            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Idaho Operations Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Idaho Operations Office-EM]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[INL - NE]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[INL-ICP-EM]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Kaiser-Hill Company, LLC]]></OrganizationName>
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            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Kansas City Site Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Livermore Site Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
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               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Los Alamos National Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Los Alamos Site Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[NA Service Center]]></OrganizationName>
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               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[National Energy Technology Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
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            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[National Renewable Energy Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
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               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Nevada Site Office]]></OrganizationName>
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               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Oak Ridge National Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
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            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Oak Ridge Operations Office]]></OrganizationName>
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            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Oakland Operations Office]]></OrganizationName>
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            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Office of Energy Assurance]]></OrganizationName>
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            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Office of River Protection]]></OrganizationName>
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            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Ohio Field Office]]></OrganizationName>
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               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[OSTI]]></OrganizationName>
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            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Pacific Northwest National Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Pantex Site Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Portsmouth Paducah Project Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Richland Operations Office]]></OrganizationName>
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            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Rocky Flats Field Office]]></OrganizationName>
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            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Sandia National Laboratories]]></OrganizationName>
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            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Sandia Site Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Savannah River EM Office]]></OrganizationName>
               <Source>
                  <SourceUsername><![CDATA[Linda C. Wright]]></SourceUsername>
                  <SourceTitle><![CDATA[SRO EM DPC]]></SourceTitle>
                  <SourceSite><![CDATA[Savannah River EM Office]]></SourceSite>
               </Source>
               <Comments><![CDATA[General Note: Approval thresholds described throughout this chapter remain overly prescriptive and do not reflect the Department's emphasis on accelerated closure.  Required approvals for  proposed workforce reductions should be based on percentages, not absolute numbers.  For example, a reduction of 50 workers at a site of 500 may be considered significant, while the same reduction at a site of 10,600 clearly is not.

If the shift to percentages is unacceptable, we would propose for SRS that workforce reductions of 
up to 100 workers in a 12-month period require only contractor approval,
101 - 300 workers in a 12-month period require contractor and DOE local field office approval, and
301 or more workers require approvals as outlined in the Draft Order.

Paragraph 2, sub para (c) Strategies for Positions with Physical Standards

We do not understand the intent or the specifics of the example strategies described.  The idea of supplementing post-separation income for workers who are reassigned to lower paying job assignments and/or excessed (for any reason) until they are eligible for full retirement benefits is inconsistent with a closure mentality, not to mention the fact that funding for such programs is not available.]]></Comments>
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               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Savannah River Site Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Southeastern Power Administration]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Southwestern Power Administration]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Stanford Linear Accelerator Center]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Stanford Site Office]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[University of California]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Wackenhut Services Inc (SRS)]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <OrganizationName><![CDATA[Wackenhut Services Inc. (Nevada)]]></OrganizationName>
            </Organization>
            <Organization>
               <Organizat