[All_jlau] Message from Hugh Montgomery: Jefferson Lab - Sequestration

[Pat Stroop]

Dear Colleagues:

As you know, the federal sequestration has gone into effect.

The Department of Energy has made an analysis of sequestration and the 
impact it will have on DOE operations. In that scenario, Jefferson Lab 
could experience a reduction of as much as $4 million in the current 
fiscal year.

In that case, we would expect some significant impacts:

- Our initial response would be to seek reductions in the purchase of 
materials and supplies. This would, of course, have some adverse 
impacts. For instance, restoration of the lab's cryogenic supply 
functionality, which is needed to ensure future accelerator operability, 
would be affected.

- If necessary, we could implement employee furloughs for up to two 
weeks, which also would affect those working on the 12 GeV Upgrade project.

There is additional uncertainty because of the expiration of the 
Continuing Resolution on March 27. So, we will need to be patient as the 
FY13 budget works its way through the legislative process.

Our primary goal through this process is to preserve the mission of the 
lab, and so we will make every effort to minimize the impact of 
sequestration on our staff and on our research.

We know we can count on you to stay focused on your work, and on the 
safety of you and your co-workers.

Hugh Montgomery

Director

Jefferson Lab

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