EM Recovery Act
Update for Stakeholders Groups
January 27, 2010



  1. Are some projects better off extended beyond 2011?

The intent is for the money to be spent by FY2011.  The goal is to spend the Recovery Act funds quickly, wisely and end Recovery Act in FY2011 and move to the next set of activities.

 

  1. Some sites won’t be able to spend their allocation, how are you addressing this now?  Do you have programs to ensure gradual downsizing of the workforce? 

HQ is working with the sites, state by state looking at energy efficiency programs, and looking into moving funds from non performers to the sites that are performing.

 

HQ is developing programs for the employment ramp down, details will be provided in the next following months.

 

  1. How can sites ensure they are successful? 

HQ reviews financial metrics, spent rates and the impact of work performed with these funds, looking at long lasting value vs. one time impact.

 

  1. How do Energy Parks tied to Recovery Act? 

The Energy Parks initiative will increase the level of integration across programs and communities by pooling resources.

 

  1. Explain Second Phase Projects? 

Each site has additional work it can perform should additional funds are made available.

 

  1. How can I look at my state’s site and know if it is performing? 

The site can provide you with the Project Operating Plans which containing work to be performed and metrics.  HQ is tracking performance site by site.

 

  1. If 2011 is the drop dead date for money to be spent, money will be abused and wasted? 

Dr. Triay has quarterly meetings with the site’s senior management and contractors to review performance. Each site is aware of the FY2011 deadline; only TRU at SRS will not be able to be finished by the FY2011 deadline. However, HQ will review any request made by the site and make appropriate decisions; the site will have to show proven performance before additional cost authority can be granted.

 

  1. Do all the funds need to be spent by FY2015? 

All the money needs to be obligated by 2010 and costed by FY2015.  EM to maximize job creation and milestones performance obligated all the funds in FY2009, with all the money being spent by FY 2011.