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Intelligent Sustainment and Renewal of Department of Energy Facilities and Infrastructure (2004) / Chapter Skim
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1 Introduction
Pages 6-10

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From page 6...
... Given the criticality of DOE's mission and its extensive real property responsibilities -- including 50 major facilities in 35 states with 243.57 million square feet of buildings and a replacement plant value of $73.1 billion (GAO, 2003) -- DOE's ability to manage its real property assets is important to our nation's well-being.
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From page 7...
... To improve life-cycle performance and mission support, identify or develop "best-practice" tools and techniques for DOE real property asset management in such areas as site planning; maintenance and recapitaliza tion planning; space and land utilization; disposal strategies; information technology applications; and financing, cost allocation, and cost recovery strategies; 3. Develop guidelines for deciding when to repair, renovate, or replace DOE buildings and other facilities based on factors such as agency mission objectives and return on investment; and
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From page 8...
... COMMITTEE EVALUATION PROCEDURES The committee's evaluation is based on briefings by DOE headquarters staff in August and December 2003 and in March 2004. In October and November 2003, the committee also conducted site visits, which included briefings by DOE and contractor staff, at the Lawrence Berkeley, Lawrence Livermore, Oak Ridge, Sandia, and Los Alamos National Laboratories, as well as at the National Nuclear Security Administration Y-12 site and the Savannah River site.
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From page 9...
... Because DOE facilities are government owned but contractor operated, the committee emphasizes the federal oversight role and the need for clear accountability, consistent oversight and quality control, and appropriate performance incentives. Chapter 4, "Infrastructure Management Performance Measures," discusses the importance of performance measures for management planning and budgeting as well as for process improvement.
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From page 10...
... 2004. Preliminary Assessment of DOE Facility Management and Infrastructure Renewal.
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  • assessment survey
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  • condition assessment
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  • management order
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  • government accountability
  • assessment letter


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