authorization to perform construction design services

authorization to perform construction design services Sec. 205. The Secretary is authorized to perform construction design services for any construction project of the Department of Energy in support of national security programs which have been presented to, or requested of, the Congress in amounts not in excess of the amount specified in section 102(5). In any case in which the estimated design cost for any project is in excess of $300,000, the Secretary shall notify the appropriate Committees of Congress in writing of the estimated design cost for such project at least 30 days before any funds are obligated for design services for such project.