Decommission represents a particular state of the CDM device/object When an object/device is in this state, the Controller knows that it may or may not be physically present When it is in this state, the Controller will not attempt to communicate with the device
a route is considered decommissioned when signage for that route is removed from the roadway Decommissioning normally occurs when a route is taken from state control and given to a local entity (city or county) to maintain
When something such as a nuclear reactor or a large machine is decommissioned, it is taken to pieces because it is no longer going to be used. HMS Warspite was decommissioned as part of defence cuts. to stop using a ship, weapon, or nuclear reactor and to take it to pieces
To remove (as a facility) safely from service and reduce residual radioactivity [see radioactivity definition] to a level that permits release of the property for unrestricted use and termination of license (10CFR50 2) Back to Top