Common use of Substantial Involvement Clause in Contracts

Substantial Involvement. DOE shall be substantially involved in the Project. DOE responsibilities include reviewing technical reports and other information in a timely manner, and providing suggestions or advice if the activities do not address DOE needs; participating in the initial review of the Recipient’s Project baseline; attending and fully participating in quarterly program review meetings to ensure that the work accomplishes the program and project objectives; and reviewing and approving any modifications to the Project Scope, if such modifications are deemed to be in the best interest of the project. DOE substantial involvement also includes DOE review and approval prior to replacing key personnel and/or first tier contractors identified in Attachment ▇. ▇▇▇ also exercises Federal stewardship and has substantial involvement in work performed under this Award by first tier subcontractors identified in Attachment G. The Recipient may not restrict DOE’s communications, interaction, or access to first tier subcontractors identified in Attachment G. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to permit DOE to direct any employee, or subcontractor of Recipient or to interfere with implementation of the Project by Recipient.