ACD 332.2 Extension

NNSA-2021-004095 Department of Energy NJ VS National Nuclear Security Administration VA Ses Washington, DC 20585 September 10, 2021 MEMORANDUM FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR We THROUGH: FRANK J. LOWERY Mg 7.31.21 ASSOCIATE ADMINI FOR MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET , Digitally signed by Maurice A. Maurice A. Mallin FROM: MONTE MALLIN Mallin Date: 2021.08.27 ACTING DIRECTOR 17:19:27 -04'00' OFFICE OF POLICY AND STRATEGIC PLANNING SUBJECT: ACTION: Approve Extension for NNSA Advance Change Directive (ACD) 332.2, The John A. Gordon Award for Excellence and Innovation in the National Interest ISSUE: Approve a one-year extension for ACD 332.2. BACKGROUND: Advance Change Directive’s (ACD) are temporary directives that expire on the date the replacement directive is issued or 12 months after the effective date of the ACD, whichever is earlier. ACD 332.2 was issued on July 28, 2020, and is scheduled to be replaced by a directive for recognition awards currently under development by the NNSA Management and Budget (NA-MB). Extending this ACD for one year allows NA-MB time to finalize the follow-on directive, while keeping the authority and requirements for this award in effect. SENSITIVITIES: None. POLICY IMPACT: ACD 332.2 has expired. The John A. Gordon Award recognizes an individual or team for excellence and innovation in the areas of science, technology, management, or leadership. To issue this award to a deserving individual or team, the authority to issue must remain current until it can be replaced by a follow-on directive. URGENCY: ACD 332.2 expired on July 28, 2021. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the one-year extension for ACD 332.2, The John A. Gordon Award for Excellence and Innovation in the National Interest. APPROVE: 4 DISAPPROVE: NEEDS DISCUSSION: DATE: 4 [o/ zy