Great Ships Initiative
Lawrence Seaway System.
The near term objective is to significantly accelerate research, development and implementation of ballast water treatment
The Department of Transportation's mission is to ensure fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation that meets vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future.
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2012: This is a new CFDA number funds were not obligated in FY 2012. Fiscal Year 2013: The program is currently in the pre-award solicitation process. Fiscal Year 2014: No Current Data Available
Uses and Use Restrictions
The funding for this project will be used to further the current efforts that address the curtailment of aquatic invasive species within the Great Lakes as associated with ballast water operations and other aquatic invasive species issues associated with commercial shipping.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Applicants must have the following capabilities and resources:
A current EPA-approved Quality Management Plan (QMP).
The facilities and equipment for conducting biological analyses to determine concentrations of living organisms in three size-classes (less than 10 microns, between 10 and 50 microns, greater than 50 microns) at the levels of the proposed USCG discharge standard.
A mix of personnel available for engineering support and for conducting biological analyses according to standard protocols.
The ability to write and follow a rigorous quality assurance plan that maximizes the production of credible results.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Eligible beneficiaries include those entities defined in OMB A-102 and OMB Circular A-122.
Credentials/Documentation
Applications must be submitted with a Statement of Work and estimated budget costs. These costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-122 for Non-Profit and For-Profit Organizations. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program.
Award Procedures
MARAD will solicit a request for applications in grants.gov; applicants will submit applications through grants.gov. Evaluation of applications by program office, selected applications awarded by the Grants Specialist in the Office of Acquisition within 30-60 days.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Authorization
Defense Authorizations Act of 2011, 31 U.S.C 1535(a) (3).
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
From 30 to 60 days.
Appeals
Not Applicable.
Renewals
Not Applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program.
This program has no matching requirements.
This program does not have MOE requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
The funding is available for one year after the date of award of individual tasks. The funds must be spent within one year. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Funds are disbursed on a monthly basis by submission of SF-270 invoices.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Program progress report shall be done every six months.
No cash reports are required.
Reports are in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Cooperative Agreement.
Yes, the recipient shall provide Financial Status report, SF-425.
No performance monitoring is required.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records
Record keeping requirements are in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Cooperative Agreement.
Financial Information
Account Identification
69-1750-1-2-121.
Obigations
(Salaries) FY 12 Not Available(Exp: Funds were not obligated in FY12); FY 13 est $1,350,000; and FY 14 Estimate Not Available - Beyond years estimates are not available. Future funding is subject to availability of funds.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
N/A.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Not Applicable.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Judy Bowers 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., Washington, District of Columbia 20590 Email: judy.bowers@dot.gov Phone: (202) 366-1913 Fax: (202) 366-3029
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Applicants must be able to provide scientific and technical expertise and services for biological research activities.
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