AUTHORITY FOR CONSTRUCTION DESIGN.

SEC. 3125. AUTHORITY FOR CONSTRUCTION DESIGN. (a) In General.—(1) Within the amounts authorized by this title for plant engineering and design, the Secretary of Energy may carry out advance planning and construction design (including architectural and engineering services) in connection with any proposed construction project if the total estimated cost for such planning and design does not exceed $2,000,000. (2) In the case of any project in which the total estimated cost for such planning and design exceeds $300,000, the Secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees in writing of the details of such project at least 30 days before any funds are obligated for design services for such project. (b) Specific Authority Required.—In any case in which the total estimated cost for advance planning and construction design in connection with any construction project exceeds $2,000,000, funds for such planning and design must be specifically authorized by law.