DOE O 137.1B Chg 2 (AdminChg), Operating in the Event of a Lapse in Appropriations - Change Chart

U.S. Department of Energy ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE Washington, DC Chg 2 (AdminChg): 9-24-2021 SUBJECT: ADMININSTRATIVE CHANGE TO DOE O 137.1B, OPERATING IN THE EVENT OF A LAPSE IN APPROPRIATIONS 1. EXPLANATION OF CHANGES. This Administrative Change includes updates to references and titles, and editorial changes made for clarity. 2. LOCATIONS OF CHANGES: Page Paragraph Changed To Throughout OMB Circular No. A-11 (2019) OMB Circular No. A-11 (2021) Throughout DOE O 135.1A, Budget Execution – Funds Distribution and Control, dated 1-9-06 DOE O 130.1B, Budget Planning, Formulation, Execution, and Departmental Performance Management, dated 1-7-21 Throughout DOE O 327.1, Furlough or Reduction in Force in the Senior Executive Service, dated 5-15-03 Removed. Order has been cancelled. Throughout DOE M 135.1-1A, Department of Energy Budget Execution Funds Distribution and Control Manual, dated 1-9-06 Removed. Manual has been cancelled. 1 3.a.(2) Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) 2 4.b. …The amount appropriated by a continuing resolution will vary, however, the terms of the continuing resolution will specify how to determine the amount of budget authority provided for each Treasury Appropriation Fund Symbol (TAFS)…. …The amount appropriated by a continuing resolution will vary. However, the terms of the continuing resolution will specify how to determine the amount of budget authority provided for each Treasury Appropriation Fund Symbol (TAFS)…. 5 5.b.(1)(c) …Such transfers generally will be effected on Standard Form (SF) 1151, “Nonexpenditure Transfer of Funds.” …Such transfers generally will be effected on Standard Form (SF) 1151, “Nonexpenditure Transfer Authorization.” 6 5.b.(2)(d) In advance of travel, during the period of time leading up to a lapse of appropriations, travel should be closely monitored to During the period of time leading up to a lapse of appropriations, travel should be DOE O 137.1B Page Paragraph Changed To avoid unnecessary travel expenses. closely monitored to avoid unnecessary travel expenses. 8 5.c.(1)(a) …Excepted employees also perform functions to orderly cease non-excepted functions as expeditiously as possible and will not be dismissed or excused from work due to emergency situations described in OMB Memorandum, “Shutdown of Agency Operations Upon Failure by the Congress to Enact Appropriations,” dated 8- 28-80…. …Excepted employees also perform functions to orderly cease non-excepted functions as expeditiously as possible and will not be dismissed or excused from work due to emergency situations described in OMB Bulletin No. 80-14, “Shutdown of Agency Operations Upon Failure by the Congress to Enact Appropriations,” dated 8- 28-80…. 11 6.c.(4) Participate with the CHCO in the review of excepted activities and the lists of employees requested to perform those activities including and follow-on requests for employee recalls…. Participate with the CHCO in the review of excepted activities and the lists of employees requested to perform those activities including any follow- on requests for employee recalls…. 12 6.d.(4) In conjunction with General Counsel, and NNSA General Counsel, and within the limitations permitted by law, redistribute available balances to meet urgent requirements and to delay, to the extent possible, the shutdown of functions and organizations, and provide guidance on the continuation of Work for Other activities…. In conjunction with General Counsel, and NNSA General Counsel, and within the limitations permitted by law, redistribute available balances to meet urgent requirements and to delay, to the extent possible, the shutdown of functions and organizations, and provide guidance on the continuation of Work for Others activities…. 13 6.k. Field Chief Financial Officers Designated Financial Officers