Before You Begin
- The project status must be either Approved or Mod-Approved.
- Approved projects are read-only and locked by default until a modification is initiated.
Follow the steps below:
Step 1: Initiate a Modification
- From the Lab Planning Home page, locate your project.
- Click the dropdown menu and select Edit.
- From the Manage Project dropdown, select Initiate Modification.
Note: The project must be in Approved or Mod-Approved status to initiate a modification.
Step 2: Select Type of Change
From the Type of Change dropdown, choose one of the following options:
- Project Modification – Update or revise an existing project. The project status will change to Mod at HQ/Lab.
- Project Complete – Indicates all deliverables and tasks are completed. The status will change to Completed.
- Project Discontinued – Indicates the project is being terminated before completion. The status will change to Discontinued.
If you select Complete or Discontinued, an additional field will appear:
- Project End Date – Manually enter a date or select one using the calendar icon.
Step 3: Provide Justification
- Rationale for Change – Clearly explain why this change is being made.
- Description of Change – Provide details about what is being changed or updated in the project.
Step 4: Submit Changes
Click Submit to finalize and send the changes for approval.
What Happens Next
- The project status updates to Pending Mod Approval.
- The modification is routed to the EERE Project Lead, Office Admin and Office Director for review and approval.
- A reviewer may:
- Approve the modification — the project status becomes Mod-Approved and a new version is created.
- Cancel the modification — you will receive a notification with instructions to revise and resubmit.
All updates and status changes are recorded in the Change History.