some of these documents may be form based, and fit a particular administrative or technical policy. For example, any project where the capital investment amounts to $1000.00 or more must be subjected to a capital appropriation approval process. Regardless of the amount, the form has boxes for information about the item or items to be acquired, the cost, what they will be used for, justification for the expenditure, and finally, space where one or more executives approve the request. If the amount is large, it may require a resolution for board approval. DOCUMENTATION DEVELOPMENT PROCESS Documentation typically starts when a bright idea appears on the scene. The bright idea may fix a problem, expand production cap- acity, save operating expense, or change the way a company does business. For content transport networks, the project will likely be structured around a combination of equipment, facilities, and ser- vices. Carrying the project through to completion will hopefully have a favorable impact on revenue and operating expenses, be profitable when completed, and require significant capital investment. Starting documentation should be done at the earliest possible time and continue throughout the project with a final release upon com- pletion and commencement of operations. Documentation should reflect reality as closely as possible during the construction and test phases, and especially upon completion. Sloppy or incomplete and uncoordinated documentation leads to mistakes and mismatches, any or all of which can cause re-work, which can be expensive. PRACTICAL IP AND TELECOM FOR BROADCAST ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS Missing details in the final release can impede quick and efficient repair or service restoration. Documentation should mature as the project matures. Small projects where the project manager functions as the design authority and holds overall responsibility for the project should follow the same process as large projects with dedicated full-time design, scheduling, and financial staff. Components i