May 2008

Modernization News

WHAT'S NEW?

New Snack Bar open

Construction Update

4th Wing Re-occupation

New Safety Officer

Telephone training

IAQ and TUG meetings

MODERNIZATION NEWS

Published by the
Modernization Program Office
National Business Center
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C Street NW
Washington DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-7283
FAX: 202 208-7502
NBC_MIB_
Modernization@nbc.gov

www.doi.gov/
modernization/

MPO TEAM MEMBERS

Department of the Interior
Paul Donnelly:
Program Manager
Gay Bindocci, LEED AP:
Sustainability Coordinator
Junior Logan:
Telecommunications Coordinator
Saundra Jackson:
Industrial Hygienist
Steve D'Antoni:
Safety Officer

General Services Administration
Frank Palermo:
GSA Project Executive
Robert "Skip" Vaughn:
GSA Project Manager

Snack Bar Opens

Snack Bar Hours: Monday - Friday   7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

New Snack Bar

The new snack bar, located on the forth floor, just down the hall from Mickey’s Snack Bar, is open a ready for business. Occupants will be able to enjoy healthy food choices including: baked potatoes; a sandwich bar; pizza, a selection of juices, bottled and fountain beverages; prepackaged sandwiches and breakfast foods including fresh pastries, eggs, granola and protein bars; pretzels; fresh fruit; and a variety of chips, coffees and teas. Check out the new space, the stainless steel cases, coffee stations, track and fluorescent lighting, and linoleum flooring. Stop by and try something from the new menu!

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Construction Update

Main Interior Building

Floors 7-2: DOI in possession

Floor 1: DOI June 20, 2008

Stairs 40 - 43: Final inspections

Credit Union: Under construction

North Penthouse: DOI mid June

Snack Bar: Open May 27, 2008

CLOSINGS: Cafeteria: May 30, 2008

TOURS: Contact Junior Logan (202) 501-8602

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4th Wing Re-occupation

Moves start on Friday, MAY 30, 2008 and will take place on the weekends to limit disruption to occupants!

The following groups will be moving into renovated space so check the Modernization Program Office Webpage for new locations and room numbers. NBC Directors Group, SFMB (Budget), OCIO, Solicitors, Mineral Management Service, Office of Inspector General, Office of Law Enforcement, BIA Help Desk, Credit Union, Office of Insular Affairs, Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance, Administrative Operations, NBC Audio, NBC Human Resources, Competitive Sourcing, DOIU-IT, Health Unit, Drug Program, Watch Office.

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New Safety Officer Steve D'Antoni

New Safety Officer on Board!

The Modernization Program Office welcomes Steve D’Antoni to the MPO team and NBC. Steve holds an MS. in Industrial Engineering and Technology for Texas A&M with a concentration in Occupational Safety and Health Management. He has worked with the Department of Army, the Architect of the Capital and more recently, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA). Steve will be located in room 2507. So please stop by and welcome him when you get a chance.

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Telephone Training Available

Telephone training will be available for all groups that are moving into modernized space since new instruments are being provided. Your existing telephone should remain connected in your office and the NBC telecom technicians will do the relocation if required. All occupants moving into modernized space are encouraged to take time to participate in telephone training. To register for the training go to: https://doi1.ios.doi.gov/idvctrainingsignup.nsf.

If you do not have internet access, please call 202 208-3412 to register.

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Did You Know?

  • Your new office space has adjustable air, heating, and lighting?
  • There is a kitchenette in each wing of the modernized space?
  • All new offices in wings 4, 5 and 6, will be retro-fit with blast mitigation blinds. Wings 3, 2 and 1 will have the blinds added during construction.
  • Moves start on Friday nights and are completed by Monday morning?

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Meetings

IAQ FORUM

The Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Forum provides a means for occupants of the Main Interior Complex to bring questions and issues of concern to the table for discussion.  The Forum has been successful in the past in resolving issues and allowing the occupants to provide input into the process.  Meetings are held monthly, on the first Monday of each month. The schedule and meeting minutes are posted on the Modernization web page. Occupants are encouraged to contact the Modernization Program Office to report issues of concern on a daily basis.  An update of actions will be reported at the meetings.

NEXT IAQ FORUM:
Aug 4 Room 2529 @ 2p.m.

TENANT USER GROUP (TUG)

The Tenant User Group Meeting is held bimonthly and provides the occupants with updated information of activities in the Main Interior Complex.

NEXT TUG MEETING:
Jul 24  Location: TBD 

For more information regarding the IAQ Forums and the TUG meetings, click here.

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U.S. Department of the Interior

NBC Modernization Program Office

1849 C Street NW MS 2505 • Washington DC 20240

E-Mail Address: NBC_MIB_Modernization@nbc.gov

Phone: 202 208-7283 • Fax: 202 208-2502

Last Updated on 05/30/2008

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