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28 <br />Embedded Chips <br />The effort to identify embedded chip issues in equipment or applications that are not related to <br />information systems equipment and software has led staff to conclude that there are no <br />insurmountable or even serious problems related to embedded chips. To date we have identified . <br />only one problem that cannot be resolved by either software reprogramming/replacement or by <br />minor equipment replacement. That problem is with the computerized HVAC control system for <br />the Central Government Services Building; which would require the replacement of $50,000 to <br />$75,000 worth of hardware (thermostats, controllers) and software to make the system Y2K <br />compatible. Rather than replacing this system, staff has determined that the date on the program <br />controlling the system can be set back to some point between 1900 and 2000, and the system will <br />continue to function without problem. <br />Continuing staff effort related to embedded chip issues are now focused on due diligence issues: <br />That is,' staff is in the process of ensuring that we have in hand any and all documents that: a) list <br />all equipment containing embedded chips; b) certify that each piece of equipment containing <br />chips is either y2k compatible orlas no y2k issue (no time /date function); c) denote the <br />availability of a y2k software repair /patch and certify that such repairs have. been effected, <br />d) outline reproducible y2k compatibility testing procedures. and actual test results for each piece <br />of equipment where testing can be used: This process is approximately 98 Dercent complete, <br />with most of the y2k certifications having been downloaded from the internet sites of equipment <br />manufacturers. It is anticipated that all such documents will be in hand and available in a well <br />organized report format by the first of November. <br />