[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 48, Volume 5] [Revised as of October 1, 2007] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 48CFR970.1170-1] [Page 431] TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM CHAPTER 9--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Sec. 970.1170-1 Policy. Each contract for the management and operation of a DOE site or facility, and other contracts designated by the DOE or NNSA Procurement Executive, must contain a scope of work section that describes, in general terms, work planned and/or required to be performed. Work to be performed under the contract shall be assigned through the use of a work authorization to control individual work activities performed within the scope of work. Work authorizations must be issued prior to the commencement of the work and incurrence of any costs. [72 FR 29434, May 29, 2007]