DECMS
  1. ✓Find scope
  2. 2Governing rule
  3. 3Resolve conflicts
  4. 4Verify equipment

Step 2: Read the governing requirement. On the feature page, start with the Most Restrictive Requirement, then review applicable standards and the lead authority.

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Approvals

Approval Authorities

Who reviews and signs off, and how many Features of Work each one leads.
USACE
0
leads
Construction Agent / Design Review

Design criteria compliance, DD1391, construction QA

Army Explosives Safety Office
42
leads
Explosives Safety Authority

Site plans, QD arcs, explosives safety submissions

DDESB
4
leads
DoD Explosives Safety Board

Explosives safety site plan approval

Fire Protection Engineer
20
leads
Qualified Fire Protection Engineer

Fire suppression, detection, life safety

EPA
12
leads
Federal Environmental Regulator

Air permits, RCRA hazardous waste

Arkansas DEQ
0
leads
State Environmental Authority

State air and water permits

Security Authority
8
leads
Installation Security / AT-FP

Anti-terrorism, access control, physical security

AHJ
0
leads
Authority Having Jurisdiction

Code interpretation and final acceptance

OSHA
0
leads
Occupational Safety Regulator

Worker safety, PSM program compliance

Installation DPW
1
leads
Directorate of Public Works

Utilities tie-in, O&M acceptance

Cybersecurity Authority (ISSM)
8
leads
RMF Authorizing Official

OT/ICS cybersecurity, ATO for control systems

Electrical Safety Authority
13
leads
Electrical AHJ

Electrical installations, arc flash, hazardous locations

Pressure Equipment Inspector
0
leads
National Board Commissioned Inspector

Pressure vessel inspection and stamping

Army Safety Center
0
leads
Safety Oversight

System safety and hazard analysis review

Contracting Officer
0
leads
Procurement Authority

Submittals, substitutions, Buy American compliance