Effective Date

DOE 1300.2A

5-19-92

writing and creating standards developing groups; and if

selected, serving as chairperson or in other official

capacities on such bodies or groups;

(5)

In order to maintain the independent character of NGSBs,

Department representatives will refrain from decision

making involvement in the day-to-day management of the

NGSBs (e.g., selection of salaried officers and

employees);

(6)

DOE representatives may vote on actions arising in the

normal course of their participation with NGSBs. However

a Department representative shall not vote if: (a)

specifically instructed by the Department not to vote,

(b) the representative is working in a Departmental

function formerly assigned to the Federal Energy

Administration, or (c) there is a conflict of interest as

noted in 9c(2) above; and

(7)

DOE representatives shall endeavor to ascertain, in

advance of participation, Departmental views on

significant issues which are the subject of the standards

development activity, and as a minimum express views

which are not inconsistent with, or in conflict with,

established Department positions or Federal policy.

10.

EFFECTIVE DATE. This Order is effective 120 days after approval.

JAMES D. WATKINS

Admiral, U.S. Navy (Retired)