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<div dir="ltr">Dear EIC Project Team:</div>
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<div>This afternoon the EIC Federal Project Director, Robert Caradonna, presented the EIC request for CD-3A approval to the Energy Systems Acquisition Advisory Board (ESAAB). The DOE Under Secretary for Science and Innovation approved CD-3A and the documents
are now being routed for ESAAB signatures. Upon signed approval, we can proceed with executing the $89.988M of long-lead procurements. Thanks to all of you for making this possible and congratulations on this important milestone!</div>
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<div>Sincerely,</div>
<div>Jim</div>
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