CD-3, Approve Start of Construction/Execution
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CD-3 is a continuation of the execution phase, and is approved when the project is ready to complete all construction, implementation, procurement, fabrication, acceptance and turnover activities.
It may be necessary to obtain CD-3 approval early for some aspects of a project, namely CD-3A (B, etc), for long-lead item procurement. When exercising long-lead procurement, consider design maturity and the associated project risk. This is the only instance when a CD action may be taken out of sequence (i.e., CD-3A in advance of CD-2). CD-3x justification form and criteria document can be found here.
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Prior to CD-3
Approve updated CD-2 Project Documentation that reflects major changes from Final Design, the PEP, PB, AS, and PDS/funding documents for MIE and OE funds.
Approve updated CD-2 Project Documentation that reflects major changes from Final Design, the PEP, PB, AS, and PDS/funding documents for MIE and OE funds.
Incorporate the Guiding Principles for Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings per EO 13693, Section 3(h), sustainability requirements per DOE O 436.1, and/or other sustainability considerations into the Final Design and the Independent Project Review (IPR) or External Independent Review (EIR). (Refer to DOE G 413.3-6A.)
Incorporate the Guiding Principles for Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings per EO 13693, Section 3(h), sustainability requirements per DOE O 436.1, and/or other sustainability considerations into the Final Design and the Independent Project Review (IPR) or External Independent Review (EIR). (Refer to DOE G 413.3-6A.)
Employ a certified Earned Value Management System compliant with EIA-748C, or as required by the contract. (Refer to DOE G 413.3-10A.)
Employ a certified Earned Value Management System compliant with EIA-748C, or as required by the contract. (Refer to DOE G 413.3-10A.)
Perform an Independent Project Review (IPR) or External Independent Review (EIR). OPA will conduct reviews to validate the PB. The Federal Project Director (FPD) will coordinate with Program Office to provide a Performance Baseline Validation Letter that describes the cost, schedule, and scope being validated. (Refer to DOE G 413.3-9). For projects with a TPC ≥ $100M, PM will perform an Independent Cost Review (ICR) and/or develop an Independent Cost Estimate (ICE). The ICR/ICE will support validation of the PB.
Perform an Independent Project Review (IPR) or External Independent Review (EIR). OPA will conduct reviews to validate the PB. The Federal Project Director (FPD) will coordinate with Program Office to provide a Performance Baseline Validation Letter that describes the cost, schedule, and scope being validated. (Refer to DOE G 413.3-9). For projects with a TPC ≥ $100M, PM will perform an Independent Cost Review (ICR) and/or develop an Independent Cost Estimate (ICE). The ICR/ICE will support validation of the PB.
For projects with a TPC ≥ $100M, the Project Management Risk Committee (PMRC) will review and analyze the CD and make recommendations to the Energy Systems Acquisition Advisory Board (ESAAB), and the Office of Science before approval. The resulting BCP must also be presented to the PMRC before convening an ESAAB.
For projects with a TPC ≥ $100M, the Project Management Risk Committee (PMRC) will review and analyze the CD and make recommendations to the Energy Systems Acquisition Advisory Board (ESAAB), and the Office of Science before approval. The resulting BCP must also be presented to the PMRC before convening an ESAAB.
Update the Hazard Analysis Report for facilities that are below the Hazard Category 3 nuclear facility threshold as defined in 10 CFR Part 830, Subpart B, based on new hazards and design information.
Update the Hazard Analysis Report for facilities that are below the Hazard Category 3 nuclear facility threshold as defined in 10 CFR Part 830, Subpart B, based on new hazards and design information.
Prior to start of construction, prepare a Construction Project Safety and Health Plan in accordance with 10 CFR Part 851, Appendix A, Section 1(d). This plan must be kept current during construction.
Prior to start of construction, prepare a Construction Project Safety and Health Plan in accordance with 10 CFR Part 851, Appendix A, Section 1(d). This plan must be kept current during construction.
Update the Quality Assurance Program for construction, field design changes, and procurement activities. (Refer to 10 CFR Part 830, Subpart A, DOE O 414.1D, and DOE G 413.3-2.)
Update the Quality Assurance Program for construction, field design changes, and procurement activities. (Refer to 10 CFR Part 830, Subpart A, DOE O 414.1D, and DOE G 413.3-2.)
Finalize the Security Vulnerability Assessment Report, if necessary. (Refer to DOE O 470.4B and DOE G 413.3-3A.)
Finalize the Security Vulnerability Assessment Report, if necessary. (Refer to DOE O 470.4B and DOE G 413.3-3A.)
Post CD-3 Approval
Post CD-3 Approval
Submit all CD documents to the SC and OPA.
Submit all CD documents to the SC and OPA.
Commit all the resources necessary, within the funds provided and within the TPC, to execute the project.
Commit all the resources necessary, within the funds provided and within the TPC, to execute the project.
Within 90 days, submit Lessons Learned regarding up-front project planning and design to SC and OPA.
Within 90 days, submit Lessons Learned regarding up-front project planning and design to SC and OPA.
Update Project Data Sheet (PDS), or other funding documents for MIE and OE, and A-11 Business Case, if applicable. (Refer to DOE CFO Budget Call for PDS and Business Case Template.)
Update Project Data Sheet (PDS), or other funding documents for MIE and OE, and A-11 Business Case, if applicable. (Refer to DOE CFO Budget Call for PDS and Business Case Template.)
Conduct EVMS surveillance to ensure compliance with EIA-748C, or as defined in the contract. Contractor must conduct the surveillance annually.
Conduct EVMS surveillance to ensure compliance with EIA-748C, or as defined in the contract. Contractor must conduct the surveillance annually.
Continue monthly PARS II reporting (including earned value data). FPD, Program Office and SC will provide monthly assessments.
Continue monthly PARS II reporting (including earned value data). FPD, Program Office and SC will provide monthly assessments.
Continue Quarterly Projects Reviews with the OPA or their designee.
Continue Quarterly Projects Reviews with the OPA or their designee.
Continue annual project peer reviews for projects with a TPC > $100M.
Continue annual project peer reviews for projects with a TPC > $100M.
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