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ASSESSING THE NEED FOR INDEPENDENT PROJECT REVIEWS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
ASSESSING THE NEED FOR INDEPENDENT PROJECT REVIEWS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Lloyd A. Duscha, NAE, Principal Investigator
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems
National Research Council
NATIONAL ACADEMY PRESS
Washington, D.C. 1998
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ASSESSING THE NEED FOR INDEPENDENT PROJECT REVIEWS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the Institute of Medicine
This report has been reviewed by a group other than the author according to procedures approved by a Report Review Committee consisting of members of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the Institute of Medicine.
The National Academy of Sciences is a private, nonprofit, self-perpetuating society of distinguished scholars engaged in scientific and engineering research, dedicated to the furtherance of science and technology and to their use for a mandate that requires it to advise the federal government on scientific and technical matters. Dr. Bruce Alberts is president of the National Academy of Sciences.
The National Academy of Engineering was established in 1964, under the charter of the National Academy of Sciences, as a parallel organization of outstanding engineers. It is autonomous in its administration and in the selection of its members, sharing with the National Academy the responsibility for advising the federal government. The National Academy of Engineering also sponsors engineering programs aimed at meeting national needs, encourages education and research, and recognizes the superior achievements of engineers. Dr. William A. Wulf is president of the National Academy of Engineering.
The Institute of Medicine was established in 1970 by the National Academy of Sciences to secure the services of eminent members of appropriate professions in the examination of policy matters pertaining to the health of the public. The Institute acts under the responsibility given to the National Academy of Sciences by its congressional charter to be an adviser to the federal government and, upon its own initiative, to identify issues of medical care, research, and education. Dr. Kenneth I. Shine is president of the Institute of Medicine.
The National Research Council was established by the National Academy of Sciences in 1916 to associate the broad community of science and technology with the Academy's purposes of furthering knowledge and of advising the federal government. Functioning in accordance with general policies determined by the Academy, the Council has become the principal operating agency of both the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering in providing services to the government, the public, and the scientific and engineering communities. The Council is administered jointly by both Academies, and the Institute of Medicine. Dr. Bruce Alberts and Dr. William A. Wulf are chairman and vice-chairman, respectively, of the National Research Council.
This work was funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, through the U.S. Department of State, Contract No.S-FBOAD-94-C0023. All opinions, findings, conclusions and recommendations expressed herein are those of the National Research Council and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Energy.
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ASSESSING THE NEED FOR INDEPENDENT PROJECT REVIEWS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
ASSESSING THE NEED FOR INDEPENDENT PROJECT REVIEWS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Lloyd A. Duscha, Principal Investigator, Reston, Virginia
Richard G. Little, Study Director
Michael P. Greene, Senior Program Officer
John A. Walewski, Program Officer
Lloyd A. Duscha was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 1987 for distinguished engineering and construction administration of water resources projects and military facilities. Mr. Duscha retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1990 as the highest ranking civilian after serving as deputy director, Engineering and Construction Directorate. He served in numerous progressive Army Corps of Engineer positions in various locations spanning five decades. Mr. Duscha is currently an engineering consultant to various national and foreign government agencies, the World Bank, and private sector clients. His numerous professional affiliations include Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Society of American Military Engineers.
Mr. Duscha has served on numerous National Research Council committees, on the Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment, and was vice chairman for the U.S. National Committee on Tunneling Technology. Other positions held include president, U.S. Committee on Large Dams and chair of the Committee on Dam Safety. He was a member of the International Commission on Large Dams; Executive Committee, Construction Industry Institute; and the Board of Directors, American Consulting Engineers Council Research and Management Foundation. He holds a bachelor of civil engineering degree from the University of Minnesota from which he was awarded the Board of Regents Outstanding Achievement Award. Mr. Duscha is the author of numerous publications covering topics such as dam safety, hydropower development, coastal engineering, and cold weather research.
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ASSESSING THE NEED FOR INDEPENDENT PROJECT REVIEWS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
BOARD ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND THE CONSTRUCTED ENVIRONMENT
WALTER B. MOORE, Chair,
Texas A&M University, College Station
BRENDA MYERS BOHLKE,
Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc., Herndon, Virginia
CATHERINE BROWN,
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
NANCY RUTLEDGE CONNERY,
Woolwich, Maine
RICHARD DATTNER,
Richard Dattner Architect, P.C., New York, New York
CHRISTOPHER M. GORDON,
Massachusetts Port Authority, Boston
NEIL GRIGG,
Colorado State University, Fort Collins
DELON HAMPTON,
Delon Hampton & Associates, Washington, D.C.
SUSAN E. HANSON,
Clark University, Worcester, Massachusetts
JAMES O. JIRSA,
University of Texas, Austin
GEORGE D. LEAL,
Dames & Moore, Inc., Los Angeles, California
VIVIAN LOFTNESS,
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Staff
RICHARD G. LITTLE, Director,
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment
LYNDA L. STANLEY, Director,
Federal Facilities Council
JOHN A. WALEWSKI, Program Officer
LORI DUPREE, Administrative Associate
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ASSESSING THE NEED FOR INDEPENDENT PROJECT REVIEWS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Preface
THE STUDY PROCESS
Unlike most National Research Council (NRC) studies, which are undertaken by an appointed committee of experts, this project was conducted by a principal investigator (PI), Lloyd Duscha, a member of the National Academy of Engineering who was selected for his extensive engineering experience and expertise in cost estimation, contracting, project management, and federal government operations and budgetary practices. The findings presented in this report reflect his views, based on the information made available to him. The study was conducted under the aegis of the NRC Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment.
The PI reviewed data and documents concerning DOE projects, including the decision-making criteria, assumptions, and methods used by various organizations within DOE that are associated with the acquisition of fixed assets, as well as justifications, scopes, budgets, and schedules for individual projects. Visits and meetings with DOE field personnel and contractors took place at the following sites: Hanford Reservation, Argonne National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratory, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Albuquerque Operations Office, Savannah River Site, and the Oak Ridge Operations Office. Information-gathering sessions (see Appendix B) were held with staff members at DOE headquarters with expertise in management, policy, and technical issues.
Like all other NRC reports, this manuscript has been reviewed by individuals chosen for their diverse perspectives and technical expertise, in accordance with procedures approved by the NRC's Report Review Committee. The purpose of this independent review is to provide candid and critical comments that will assist the authors and the NRC in making the published report as sound as possible and to ensure that the report meets institutional standards for objectivity, evidence, and responsiveness to the study charge. The content of the review comments and draft manuscript remain confidential to protect the integrity of the deliberative process. We wish to thank the following individuals for their participation in the review of this report:
Dr. Barry Bozeman, Georgia Institute of Technology
RAdm. (ret) Jack Buffington, NAE, University of Arkansas
Mr. Paul Gilbert, Parsons, NAE, Brinkerhoff, Quade, and Douglas
Mr. David Marshall, Fairfax County, Virginia
Mr. Charles McGinnis
Dr. Frank Parker, NAE, Vanderbilt University
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ASSESSING THE NEED FOR INDEPENDENT PROJECT REVIEWS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Dr. Kenneth Reinschmidt, NAE
Mr. Theodore Stern, NAE
While the individuals listed above have provided many constructive comments and suggestions, responsibility for the final content of this report rests solely with the author and the NRC.
Bruce Alberts, Chairman
National Research Council