006.01A, Redelegation Order No. 00-006.01A to the Director, Office of Science

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY REDELEGATION ORDER NO. 00-006.01A TO THE DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF SCIENCE 1. DELEO A TION. Under the authority vested in me as Under Secretary for Science and pursuant to section 642 of the Department of Energy Organization Act (Public Law 95- 91, 42 U.S.C. 7252), I delegate to the Director, Office of Science authority to take the following actions: 1.1 Under section 8 of the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-577, 42 U.S.C. 5907) carry out functions relating to identification of opportunities to accelerate the commercial applications of new energy technologies. 1.2 Approve determinations preceding Program Opportunity Notices (PONs). 1.3 Under section 643 of the Department ofEnergy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7253), establish, alter, consolidate or discontinue such second-tier or below organizational units or components within the Director, Office of Science's assigned programs and organizational elements as the Director, Office of Science may deem to be necessary or appropriate. A. In exercising this authority, or as redelegated pursuant thereto, the delegate will be limited by approved budgets, staffing level allocations, and Senior Executive Service and other executive resource position allocations. Organizational changes shall not be announced or implemented until appropriate union coordination and other pre-release clearances have been obtained. B. This authority does not include approval of additional, deletion, or transfer of mission and functions of or between Departmental Headquarters or Field Elements, which authority is reserved to the Secretary. C. The authority to alter or consolidate second tier or below organizational elements may be redelegated, in whole or in part consistent with the terms of the Department of Energy Organization Act, to assigned Heads of Departmental Headquarters and Field Elements and to an official or officials one level below the Head of the Departmental Headquarters or Field Element. D. The authority to establish or discontinue organizational elements at the second tier or below may only be redelegated to the Head of the Departmental Headquarters or Field Element. 1.4 Under section 624 of the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7234) and in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. 2 App. 2), nominate, appoint, renew the term of, and terminate the service of members of the Federal Advisory Committees that are administratively supported by an organization that reports to the Under Secretary for Science. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 208(b)(3), after consultation with the Department's Designated Agency Ethics Official, issue conflict-of-interest waivers for special Government employees serving on a Federal Advisory Committee that is administratively supported by an organization that reports to the Under Secretary for Science. 1.5 Under Title IV of Public Law 106-554 in reference to the American Museum of Science and Energy (Museum): A. Accept and dispose of any gift, devise, or bequest of services or property, real or personal, valued at, or under $25,000, that is designated in a written document by the person making the gift, devise, or bequest as intended for the Museum and determine that such gift, devise, or bequest is suitable and beneficial for use by the Museum. The acceptance of any such gift, devise, or bequest must be concurred in by the Office of Chief Counsel, Oak Ridge Operations Office or the Office of the Assistant General Counsel for General Law. All donations of any gift, devise, or bequest of services or property, real or personal, valued above $25,000, will be approved by the Secretary of Energy.

B. Operate a retail outlet on the premises of the Museum for the purpose of selling or distributing items that are relevant to the contents of the Museum and are informative, educational and tasteful. C. Collect reasonable fees where feasible and appropriate, for admission to the Museum and use of Museum facilities for special meetings and events. D. Exhibit, perform, display and publish materials and information of, or relating to, the Museum in any media or place. E. Approve guidelines for leasing space on the premises of the Museum and lease space on the premises of the Museum at reasonable rates and for uses consistent with such guidelines. F. Recruit, train and accept the services of individuals or entities as volunteers for services or activities related to the Museum. G. Use the proceeds from the aforementioned activities to pay the costs of the Museum. 1.6 In reference to the sale or lease of real property at a Department ofEnergy defense nuclear facility, make the discretionary decision of whether to hold harmless and indemnify any eligible entity, pursuant to the conditions contained in 50 U.S.C. 2811. This authority may only be exercised after obtaining the 3 concurrence of General Counsel. This authority may only be redelegated to Department officials who have been appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate and who are confirmed by the Senate who have oversight responsibilities for defense nuclear facilities, and may not be redelegated further . I. 7 With the concurrence of the General Counsel, request from the General Services Administration (GSA) that the Secretary of Energy be authorized to intervene in proceedings relating to utility matters before any Federal or State regulatory agency or commission in order to represent the consumer interests of executive agencies of the Federal Government in such proceedings and to intervene in such proceedings pursuant to an authorization received from GSA, subject to the concurrence and with the assistance of the General Counsel. 1.8 Operate, manage, and administer the Department of Energy Isotope Program, as authorized under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended ( 42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.), and manage and administer the Department of Energy Isotope Program Revolving Fund, established under Public Law 101-101 and Public Law 103-316. This delegated authority shall include all functions relating to, and necessary for, the production, sale and distribution of various isotopes authorized by Federal law and regulation. 2. RESCISSION. The Memorandum for Director, Office of Science, dated November 18, 2011 (Delegation Order No. 00-006.01) is hereby rescinded. 3. LIMITATION. 3.1 In exercising the authority delegated in this Order, a delegate shall be governed by the rules and regulations of the Department of Energy and the policies and procedures prescribed by the Secretary or delegate(s). 3.2 Nothing in this Order precludes the Secretary or Under Secretary from exercising any of the authority delegated by this Order. 3.3 Nothing in this Order shall be construed to supersede or 9therwise interfere with the authorities provided to the Administrator for Nuclear Security by law or by delegation. Furthermore, nothing herein constitutes authority to exercise authority, direction, or control of an employee of the National Nuclear Security Administration or its contractors. 4.4 Any amendments to this Order shall be in consultation with the Department of Energy General Counsel.

4. AUTHORITY TO REDELEGATE. 4.1 Except as expressly prohibited by law, regulation, or this Order, the delegatee 4 may delegate this authority further, in whole or in part. 4.2 Copies of redelegations and any subsequent redelegations shall be provided to the Office of Management, which manages the Secretarial Delegations of Authority system. 5. DURATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE. 5.1 All actions pursuant to any authority delegated prior to this Order or pursuant to any authority delegated by this Order taken prior to and in effect on the date of this Order are ratified and remain in force as if taken under this Order, unless or until rescinded, amended or superseded. 5.2 This Order is effective MAY l 8 2012 &ma (jib Steven Chu Secretary of Energy, Acting for the Under Secretary for Science