DOE O 1350.1 Chg 1, Audiovisual and Exhibits Management
Functional areas: Management Systems and Standards
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Section 1
u.s. Department
Washington,
of Energy ORDER
D.C.
DOE 1350.1
SUBJECT: AUDIOVISUAL
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AND EXHIBITS MANAGEMENT
1. PURPOSE. To provide policy, responsibilities, and procedures for the manage-
ment and control within the Department of Energy (DOE) of all audiovisual
productions and exhibits developed and/or used for public dissemination of
information, whether produced in-house, under contracts, or any other form
of financial assistance.
2. SCOPE. The provisions of this Order apply to all elements of the Department
Energy, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (RC), except
for statutory responsibilities and authorities that exclude RC from com-
pliance with certain aspects of this Order.
3. REFERENCES.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A-114, “Management of
Federal Audiovisual Activities,” which prescribes policies and procedures
for improving the management of Federal audiovisual activities.
OMB Circular No. A-76, “Policies for Acquiring Commercial or Industrial
Products and Services for Government Use,” which-states the basic policies
to be applied in determining whether needed commercial or industrial type
work should be done by contract with private sources or in-house using
Government facilities and personnel.
General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Property Management Regulations
(FPMR) subpart 101-11.4, “Disposition of Federal Records,” which prescribes
methods and policies for the transfer or destruction of original and/or
printing materials of Government-owned motion pictures, out-takes, and
unedited record photography.
GSA FPMR subpart 101-11.411-4, “Audiovisual Records,” which states
policies that govern the transfer of audiovisual records to the National
Archives.
OMB Bulletin No. 81-15, “Agency Implementation of OMB Circular No. A-76”.
which provides instructions for preparing and submitting information on
each agency’s implementation of OMB Circular No. A-76 and its impact on
budget estimates, and requires special information on audiovisual activities.
DISTRIBUTION: INITIATED BY:
All Departmental Elements Office of Public Affairs
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
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OMB Bulletin No. 81-16, “Elimination of wasteful Spending on Government
Periodicals, Pamphlets, and Audiovisual Products,n which provides proce-
dures and guidelines for eliminating unnecessary Federal spending for
the development and printing of periodicals and pamphlets, and the
production or procurement of audiovisual services.
Office of Management and Budget-(OMB), Office of Federal Procurement.
Policy (OFPP), Pamphlet No. 3, ‘Federal Systems for Acquiring Audiovisual
Productions,” which implements the Government-wide system for motion
picture and videotape productions.
4. DEFINITIONS.
a.- Audiovisual Production. Any prepackaged arrangement of audiovisual and
visual elements ( includfng motion pictures, multimedia presentations, slide
shows, film strips, video tapes, sound tapes and recordfngs, television.
and radio public service messages) into a unified
to communicate information to an audience.
b. Exhibit. Any display, usually three-dimensional ,
models, hardware, copy, and special effects, such
microcomputers, analog simulators, or audiovisual
cate information to an audience.
presentation designed-
which uses photographs,
as lighting, animation,
productions, to communi-
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5. EXCEPTIONS. Excepted from the requirements of this Order are classified pro-
. ductions, film footage and video tape shot for record or scientific purposes,
and audiovisual information collected exclusfvely for surveillance, reconnais-
sance, or intelligence purposes, and slides or transparencies produced and
used exclusively for speeches and/or program briefings when clearly not
intended for publoc dissemination and for which there is no recorded sound
track, and drawings or models intended only for scientific and technical
program presentations.
6. POLICY AND OBJECTIVES.
a. Policy. It is DOE policy to:
(1) Encourage greater public understanding of our national energy plans,
policies, programs, resources, and technical options through the
dissemination of reliable information through exhibits, films, and
other audiovisual techniques to assist the public in making informed
judgments on Government energy programs, defense programs, and
activities.
(2) Assure that all audiovisual and exhibit materials are consistent with
United States
regulations.
foreign and domestic policies and applicable laws and
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b. Objectives. DOE intends to:
(1) Disseminate reliable information in accordance with sections 102 and
301 of the DOE Organization Act, Public Law 95-91, so as to increase
public awareness and understanding of energy resources, energy techno-
logy options, defense programs, energy conservation issues, energy-
related environmental issues, and other energy-related issues.
(2) Provide information on all DOE programs in a candid, easily understock,
factual, and balanced manner.
(3) Promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness by:
(a) Coordinating public awareness campaigns, production of audiovisual
materials and exhibits. and related activities with DOE and with
other Federal , State, and local agencies.
(b) Using audiovisual products for specific DOE programs
effective and otherwise appropriate.
(c) Assuring that the distribution and use of DOE audiovi
and exhibits are handled in an effective, efficient,
where cost
sual materials
and economical
manner to as wide and diverse an audience as possible.
(4) Develop and administer a public awareness program that best serves the
public interest and is responsive to public needs by:
(a) Providing advice, guidance, support, and assistance, as appro-
priate, to DOE organizations and contractors educational organi-
zations, and other groups in planning, production, distribu-
tion, use, reporting, and evaluation of exhibits and audiovisual
materials directed to the public.
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(b) Assuring that Department audiovisual and exhibit products are
not improperly used to influence pending legislation, promote
sales of products, or promote the status of various industries.
(c) Encouraging the non-Government production and public distribution
of audiovisual materials and exhibits on energy-related matters.
(d) Assuring that all exhibits and audiovisual
are produced, acquired, preserved, stored,
available to the public in accordance with
Federal regulations.
services and materials
distributed, and made
applicable statutes and
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7. RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES.
a. Directorof Public Affairs.
(1)
(2)
(3)
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(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
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Establishes Departmental Policies, roles, and procedures for the
planning, production, and use of audiovisual productions am! exhibits.
Section 3
Maintains management oversight the Department’s audiovisual and
exhibit activities and assures compliance with OMB Circular No. A-114,
OMB Circular No. A-76, OMB Bulletin No. 81-15, and OMB Bulletin No.
81-16.
Develops and administers the DOE public awareness program utilizing
audiovisual and exhibit techniques to implement the basic Departmental
policy of informing the public concerning national energy matters.
.
Appraises, as necessary, the effectiveness of public awareness programs
of all Departmental elements, including the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission.
Reviews the operation of the public awareness program throughout DOE
to assure that procedures of all Departmental elements are consistent
with DOE public awareness policies.
Coordinates, for DOE, interagency public awareness activities.
Establishes an Audiovisual Review Board to reviw, evaluate, and recom-
mend proposed audiovisual productions to the Director of Public Affairs.
Provides guidance and evaluation to all Departmental elements, includ-
ing RC, on the development, preparation and review, in advance of
release, on all audiovisual materials and exhibits.
Evaluates and advises on the need for audiovisual materials and exhibits
and assists in the preparation, coordination, and use of these products.
Offers advice and assistance, as requested, on public understanding
aspects of proposed DOE policies, actions, programs, and Projects. .
Coordinates DOE internal and interagency audiovisual and exhibit
actfvities and represents DOE on interagency committees, task forces,
and study groups involving other Federal and/or State agencies.
Maintains management oversight of the acquisition, production, and
distribution of motion pictures, slide shows, television and radio
materials, and video tapes; and maintains and coordinates the DOE
free-loan distribution system for public use, including usage
reports and system product evaluation.
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(14)
(15)
(16)
(17)
(18)
(19)
(20)
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Reviews and evaluatesS Proposals from outside organizations seeking DOE
support and assistance in the development of audiovisual productions
and exhibits.
Approves proposed audiovisual productions of DOE and its contractors/
grantees based on the recommendation of the Audiovisual Revfew Board
(ARB).
Develops and maintains a documentary collection of still pictures and
slides representing DOE programs and activities to meet DOE needs as
well as the needs of the news media and the public, and makes them
available to Government and non-Government producers of audiovisual
productions and exhibits along with technical reviews, advice, avail-
able stock film footage, and sound recordings.
.
Develops testing and evaluation techniques to determine cost effective-
ness and potential audience for audiovisual products and l xhfbfts.
Prepares Annual Audiovisual Report to the National Audiovisual Center
(NAC), National Archives and Records Service, GSA, on a fiscal year
basis, in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-114.
Prepares Federal Audiovisual production Report on all DOE audiovisual
productions and materials for Input into NAC’s data base.
Develops schedules, makes arrangements, and coordinates all activities
associated with DOE exhibit showings to assure appropriate coverage of
conferences, science museums, fairs, public building lobbies, and
shopping centers.
Determines or approves the distribution methods of all DOE and its
contractors/grantees audiovisual products and exhibits for public
dissemination of information.
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Conducts a periodic review of control- system and modify as required.
b. Heads of Headquarters Elements.
(1) Recommend to the Director of Public Affairs subject areas in which DOE
needs to support, produce, acquire, distribute or evaluate motion
pictures, radio programs, video tapes, exhibits, or other audiovisual
materials.
(2) Refer unsolicited proposals from outside organizations seeking DOE
support of audiovisual or exhibit projects to Director of Public
Affairs for approval or evaluation, as appropriate, and in accordance
with directions for processing unsolicited proposals. .
(3) Refer to Director of Public Affairs for approval all proposed DOE
audiovisual and exhibit projects prior to initiation of development,
design, acquisition, or production.
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(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
Assist Director of public Affairs in the evaluation of unsolicited
proposals for DOE support of exhibits and audiovisual materials, in
the technical and POliCY revtew of exhibits and audiovisual materials,
including subject matter content.
Concur in, within approved financial plans, the use of program funds
for the design, production pretesting, acquisition, use, and evaluation
of exhibits and audiovisual materials.
Submit to Director of Public Affairs, for evaluation, a specific
distribution plan, including reference to the program the product
will support on all productions.
Upon request, assist Director of Public Affairs in collecting and
submitting the data on audiovisual activities for the Annual Audio-
visual Report as well as information for the Federal Audiovisual
Production Report. For actual reporting procedures, refer to Attach-
ments 1 and 2.
Assure that all offices under their jurisdiction comply with pro-
visions of this Order, including in the use of contractors/grantees.
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c. Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (RC).
(1) Reviews and approves requests and proposals for DOE support of
exhibits and audiovisual projects when such projects relate only
to RC and involve an expenditure not to exceed $2,000 for each,
and such projects which may be specifically delegated.
(2) Assures that all offices under RC jurisdiction comply with the pro-
visions of this Order, including in the use of contractors/grantees.
(3) Approves and evaluates all proposed exhibits and projects which
speak of and/or for RC before they are produced.
d. Heads of Field Organizations.
(1) Coordinate reviews and approvals for their contractors/grantees
required under this Order and carryout such reviews and approvals
as are delegated by the Director of Public Affairs.
(2) Assure that the use of DOE contractors/grantees
tion comply with the provisions of this Order.
under their jurisdic-
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e. Heads of Procuring Activities. ,
(1) Prior to the initiation of any action involving the development,
design, acquisition, or production of DOE audiovisual and exhibit
projects, assure that appropriate contractual or financial assistance
coverage is in place to permit the implementation of this Order.
(2) Prior to awarding a contract or financial assistance agreement involving
the development, design, acquisition, or production of DOE audiovisual
and exhibit projects as well as prior to approving the development,
design, acquisition, or production of DOE audiovisual and exhibit oro-
jects in existing contracts or financial assistance agreements notify
the Office of Public Affairs (CP-20) to assure appropriate coordi-
nation of required reviews and approvals.
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8. SPECIAL REVIEWS.
a.
b.
c.
Classification Review. When appropriate, as identified by the
of Public Affairs, each audiovisual production and exhibit will
to the Office of Classification for review and approval.
Director
be submitted
Permissions, Clearances, and Rights to Use. Whenever possible, all per-
missions, clearances, and rights, including people and music. shall be
provided to the Federal Government in writing. “These rights-shall be for
the publication and exhibition in whole or in part for television, radio,
theaters, community, and educational audiences, and for the duplication of
the entire work or its components whether for sale, rent, free loan, or as
a giveaway by the Federal Government. Where such rights cannot be obtained,
due to prior copyright, the exceptions will be noted to hold the Federal
Government free from any claims and damages.
patent and Copyright Review. Each audiovisual production and exhibit will
be submitted to the General Counsel for review and approval. Requests
submitted for review shall include identification of (1) inventions dis-
closed in the audiovisual or exhibit product which have not been previously
disclosed to the public, (2) copyrighted materials incorporated into such
product, and (3) any permission, clearance, or right to use.
9. APPROVALS.
a. Audiovisual Review Board (ARB).
(1) Function and Membership.
(a) The ARB assists the Director of Public Affairs in evaluation,
coordination, and action on all DOE audiovisual productions.
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(2)
(3)
(b) The members of the ARE are appointed by the Director of Public
Affairs. The Director f Special programs (CP-20) serves as Chair-
person, and the Chief of Audiovisual (CP-20) serves as Secretary of
ARE. Program representatives with special expertise in the topics
under discussion may be invited to participate in meetings of the
ARB.
(c) Meetings of the ARB are scheduled at the call of the Chairperson
of the RB. The ARB may do business by telephone or memorandum
if a meeting is not convenient, or if need for prompt action
indicates. l
Requirements. All DOE organizations responsible for originating,
producing, and/or distributing audiovisual materials to the public-
or to specialized audiences are required to refer to the ARB, for
approval, a brief description of each proposed production prior
to the commitment of funds. Should significant variation from
the approved production occur at anytifme ifn the process, approval
of the amended production must be obtained prior to processing.
Procedure for Obtaining Approval of a DOE Audiovisual Production.
(a) Requests for ARB consoderation for a proposed audiovisual . production should be addressed to the Chairperson, ARB,
and submitted in the following format:
Submitted by: (name of requesting organization, contact person,
building and room number, and telephone number).
Audiovisual Type: (motion picture, video tape, multimedia
presentation) .
Working Title:
Description and Purpose: (identify subject anti scope, state
whether proposed production is to be a survey, a documentary,
or other coverage on a proposed topic; e.g., “Documentary
shiwing role of photosynthesis in growth of food and use of
radiocarbon to study the process”).
Length: (running time in minutes).
Intended Audience: (technical , general , mixed).
Justificatfon: (identify program need and explain briefly why
the proposed medium is considered most effective means to
achieve program objective).
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Method of Production: (contractor/recipient, in-house, or
Estimated Cost:
Estimated Production Schedule:
Name of Funding Organization: (if two or more organizations
identify respective shares; e.g., Division X
to fund treatment and script - $10,000; Division Y to fund
production- $30,000).
Number of Prints:
Concurrence by Program Director of Initiating Activity:
(b) Following review, the ARB will recommend approval, disapproval,
or modification to Director of Public Affairs. The requesting
organization will be notified promptly of the declsion of the
Director, Office of Public Affairs, concerning the proposed
production.
(c) The ARB may request the opportunity to review the treatment,
script, rough cut, and/or answer print on each production.
(d) The National Audiovisual Center, GSA, through Director of Public
Affairs, requires reports on all audiovisual preproductions,
postproductions, and cancellations. See Attachments 1 and 2.
b. Exhibit Approval.
(1) Procedure for Obtaining Approval for a DOE Exhibit.
(a) Requests for consideration of a proposed or modified exhibit
should be addressed to the Director of Special Programs (CP-20)
prior to commitment of funds and submitted in the following
format:
1 Submitted By: (name of requesting organization, contact
person, location, and telephone number).
2 Description and Purpose: (identify subject and scope) .
3 Intended Audience:
4 Estimated Cost:
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5 Name of Funding Organization:
(b) Showing of approved DOE and contractor exhibits should receive
approval prior to commitment of funds for space, transportation,
or other related expenses. Requests for review of the proposed
exhibition should be addressed to the Director of Special Pro-
grams and submitted in the following format:
Submitted by: (name of requesting organization, contact
person, location, and telephone number).
Description:
Event:
Location:
Sponsoring Organization:
Audience:
Estimated Cost:
Name of Funding Organization:
Date Exhibit Required:
Length of Time Exhibit is to be Used:
(2) In order to assure that DOE exhibit activities are appropriate and
well-coordinated, an annual exhibit plan should be submitted to the
Director of Special Programs, CP-20, no later than October 1 of each
year. . .
c. Utilization of Audiovisual and Exhibit Approval.
(1) All DOE procurement or financial assistance packages for audiovisual
materials and productions shall include an authorization memorandum
from Director of Special Programs, CP-20.
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(2) All DOE procurement or financial assistance packages for exhibits
shall include an authorization memorandum from the Director of
Special Programs, CP-20.
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William S. Heffelfinger
Assistant Secretary
Management and Administration
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ANNUAL AUDIOVISUAL REPORT
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FEDERAL AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION REPORT
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REVERSE OF SF-202
FOR NAC USE ONLY
U.S. Department of Energy PAGE CHANGE
Washington, D.C.
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SUBJECT: AUDIOVISUAL AND EXHIBITS MANAGEMENT
1. PURPOSE. To transmit revised pages to DOE 1350.1, AUDIOVISUAL AND EXHIBITS
MANAGEMENT, of 10-28-81.
2. EXPLANATION OF CHANGES. A quarterly report on audiovisual activities entitled
“Quarterly Reform 88” has been added. The Special Programs Division has
been eliminated.
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BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY:
WILLIAM S. HEFFELFINGER
Director of Administration
DISTRIBUTION: INITIATED BY:
All Departmental Elements Office of Public Affairs
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
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(13)
(14)
(15)
(16)
(17)
(18)
(19)
(20)
(21)
Reviews and evaluates proposals from outside organizations seeking
DOE support and assistance in the development of audiovisual pro-
ductions and exhibits.
Approves proposed audiovisual productions of DOE and its
contractors/grantees based on the recomenendation of the
Audiovisual Review Board (ARB).
Develops and maintains a documentary collection of still pictures
and slides representing DOE programs and activities to meet DOE
needs as well as the needs of the news media and the public, and
makes them available to Government and non-Government producers of
audiovisual productions and exhibits along with technical reviews,
advice, available stock film footage, and sound recordings.
Develops testing and evaluation techniques to determine cost
effectiveness and potential audience for audiovisual products and
exhibitsc
Prepares “Annual Audiovisual Report to the National Audiovisual
Center (NAC), National Archives and Records Service, GSA”, on a
fiscal year basis, in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-114.
Prepares ‘Federal Audiovisual Production Report" on all DOE audiovi-
sual productions and materials for input into NAC's data base.
Develops schedules, makes arrangements, and coordinates all acti-
vities associated with DOE exhibit showings to assure appropriate
coverage of conferences, science museums, fairs, public building
lobbies, and shopping centers.
Determines or approves the distribution methods of all DOE and its
contractors/grantees audiovisual products and exhibits for public
dissemination of information.
Conducts a periodic review of the control system and modifies it
aS required.
b. Heads of Headquarters Elements.
(1) Recommend to the Director of Public Affairs subject areas in which
DOE needs to support, produce, acquire, distribute, or evaluate
motion pictures, radio programs, video tapes, exhibits, or other
audiovisual materials.
(2) Refer unsolicited proposals from outside organizations seeking DOE
support of audiovisual or exhibit projects to Director of Public
Affairs for approval or evaluation, as appropriate, in accor-
dance with directions for processing unsolicited proposals.
(3) Refer to Director of Public Affairs for approval all proposed DOE
audiovisual and exhibit projects prior to initiation of develop-
ment, design, acquisition, or production,
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(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
Assist Director of Public Affairs in the evaluation of unsolicited
proposals for DOE support of exhibits and audiovisual materials, in
the technical and policy review of exhibits and audiovisual
materials, including subject matter content.
Concur in, within approved financial plans, the use of program
funds for the design, production pretesting, acquisition, use, and
evaluation of exhibits and audiovisual materials.
Submit to Director of Public Affairs, for evaluation, a specific
distribution plan, including reference to the program the product
will support on all productions.
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Upon request, assist Director of Public Affairs in collecting and
submitting the data on audiovisual activities for the ‘Quarterly
Reform 88" and the annual audiovisual reports, as well as information
for the "Federal Audiovisual Production Report.w For actual
reporting procedures, refer to Attachments 1, 2, and 3.
Assure that all offices under their jurisdiction comply with provi-
sions of this Order, including in the use of contractors/grantees.
c. Chairman. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (RC).
(1) Reviews and approves requests and proposals for DOE support of
exhibits and audiovisual projects when such projects relate only to
RC and involve an expenditure not to exceed $2,000 for each, and
such projects which may be specifically delegated.
(2) Assures that all offices under RC jurisdiction comply with the pro-
visions of this Order, including in the use of contractors/grantees.
(3) Approves and evaluates all proposed exhibits and projects which
speak of and/or for RC.
d. Heads of Field Organizations.
(1) Coordinate reviews and approvals for their contractors/grantees
required under this Order and carryout such reviews and approvals
as are delegated by the Director of Public Affairs.
(2) Assure that the use of DOE contractors/grantees under their jurisdic-
tion comply with the provisions of this Order.
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e. Heads of Procuring Activities.
(1) Prior to the initiation of any action involving the development,
design, acquisition, or production of DOE audiovisual and exhibit
projects, assure that appropriate contractual or financial
assistance coverage is in place to permit the implementation of
this Order.
(2) Prior to awarding a contract or financial assistance agreement
involving the development, design, acquisition, or production of
DOE audiovisual and exhibit projects as well as prior to approving
the development, design, acquisition, or production of DOE audiovi-
sual and exhibit projects in existing contracts or financial
assistance agreements notify the Office of Public Affairs (CP-20)
to assure appropriate coordination of required reviews and approvals.
8. SPECIAL REVIEWS.
a. Classification Review. When appropriate, as identified by the Director
of Public Affairs, each audiovisual production and exhibit will be sub-
mitted to the Office of Classification for review and approval.
b. Permissions, Clearances, and Rights to Use. Whenever possible, all per-
missions, clearances, and rights, including people and music, shall be
provided to the Federal Government in writing. These rights shall be
for the publication and exhibition in whole or in part for television,
radio, theaters, community, and educational audiences, and for the
duplication of the entire work or its components whether for sale, rent,
free loan, or as a giveaway by the Federal Government. Where such
rights cannot be obtained, due to prior copyright, the exceptions will
be noted to hold the Federal Government free from any claims and damages.
c. Patent and Copyright Review. Each audiovisual production and exhibit
will be submitted to the General Counsel for review and approval.
Requests submitted for review shall include identification of (1) inven-
tions disclosed in the audiovisual or exhibit product which have not
been previously disclosed to the public, (2) copyrighted materials
incorporated into such product, and (3) any permission, clearance, or
right to use.
9. APPROVALS.
a. Audiovisual Review Board (ARB).
Section 9
(1) Function and Membership.
(a) The ARB assists the Director of Public Affairs in evaluation,
coordination, and action on all DOE audiovisual productions.
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The members and a chairperson of the ARB are appointed by the
Director of Public Affairs. Program representatives with
special expertise in the topics under discussion may be
invited to participate in meetings of the ARB.
Meetings of the ARB are scheduled at the call of the
Chairperson of the ARB. The ARB may do business by telephone
or memorandum if a meeting is not convenient or if need for
prompt action dictates.
(2) Requirements. All DOE organizations responsible for originating,
producing, and/or distributing audiovisual materials to the public
or to specialized audiences are required to refer to the ARB, for
approval, a brief description of each proposed production prior to
the commitment of funds. Should significant variation from the
approved production occur at anytime in the process, approval of
the amended production must be obtained prior to processing.
(3) Procedure for Obtaining Approval of an Audiovisual Production.
(a) Requests for ARB consideration for a proposed audiovisual
production should be addressed to the Chairperson, ARB, CP-20,
and submitted in the following format:
Submitted By. Name of requesting organization, contact
person, building and room number, and telephone number.
Audiovisual Type. Motion picture, video tape, multimedia
presentation.
Working Title.
Description and Purpose. Identify subject and scope,
state whether proposed production is to be a survey a
documentary, or other coverage on a proposed topic; e.g.,
documentary showing role of photosynthesis in growth of
food and use of radiocarbon to study the process.
Length. Running time in minutes.
Intended Audience. Technical, genera”
Justification. Identify program need
why the proposed medium is considered
to achieve program objective.
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, mixed.
and explain briefly
most effective means
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Method of Production. Contractor/recipient, in-house, or
mixed.
Estimated Cost.
Estimated Production Schedule.
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Name of Funding Organization. If two or more organiza-
tions are to co-fund, identify respective shares; e.g.,
Division X to fund treatment and script - $10,000; Division
Y to fund production - $30,000.
Number of Prints.
Concurrence by Program Director of Initiating Activity.
(b) Following review, the ARB will recommend approval, disapproval,
or modification to Director of Public Affairs. The requesting
organization will be notified promptly
Director of Public Affairs, concerning
(c) The ARB may request the opportunity to
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Showing of approved DOE and contractor exhibits should receive
approval prior to commitment of funds for space, transportation,
or other related expenses. Requests for review of the proposed
exhibition should be addressed to the Director of Public
Affairs (CP-20) and submitted in the following format:
Submitted By. Name of requesting organization, contact
person, location, and telephone number.
Description.
Event.
Location.
Sponsoring Organizatione
Audience.
Estimated Cost.
Name of Funding Organization.
Date Exhibit Required.
Length of Time Exhibit is to be Used.
(2) In order to assure that DOE exhibit activities are appropriate and
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well-coordinated, an annual exhibit plan should be submitted to the
Director of Public Affairs, CP-20, no later than 104 of each year.
c. Utilization of Audiovisual and Exhibit Approval.
(1) All DOE procurement or financial assistance packages for audiovisual
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materials and productions shall include an authorization memorandum
from Director of Public Affairs, CP-20.
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(2) All DOE procurement or financial assistance packages for exhibits
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shall include an authorization memorandum from the Director of
Public Affairs, CP-20.
BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY:
WILLIAM S. HEFFELFINGER
Director of Administration
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