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The projects are grouped into the major categories used by IRMD for planning andbudgeting purposes. Cost estimates for each project, each category, and the completeproject list are provided.6.1.2 Definition of High, Medium, and Low RankingsHigh (H): These projects are critical to the success of the ORO mission. They reflectmandates, regulations, mission critical requirements, exceptional ROI potential, andother compelling justifications for immediate funding. Available funding will be allocatedto these projects on a first priority basis to ensure that substantial progress is madeduring FY 2000.DRAFTMedium (M): These projects are extremely important to the success of the ORO mission.These projects support major process improvements, provide a very high ROI, allownecessary improvements to the IT infrastructure, or otherwise contribute significantly tothe effective management and operation of ORO programs and functions. Some arehigh priority projects that have less severe timing constraints, which allows them to begiven a medium priority for the current planning period. Most of the funding that remainsafter high priority projects have been funded will be allocated to medium priority projects.Low (L): These projects are important to the success of the ORO mission. Some fall intothe category of “low-hanging” fruit, which offer a substantial return for modestinvestment. Others are medium priority projects that do not have rigid timing constraints,allowing them to receive a low priority during the current planning period. The project mayalso fall into the category of "good business practice." Low priority projects would be fundedsubject to available funding after key elements of high and medium priority projects have beenfunded.6.1.3 FY 2000 Project SummaryFY 2000 projects are summarized in the following table and are described in more detailin following sections. The total estimated FY 2000 cost for all projects is $6,942,000.00.Oak Ridge OperationsInformation Management Plan10/1/99 6-2 Revision 0