Environmental Monitoring/Cleanup, Cultural and Resource Mgmt., Emergency Response Research, Outreach
Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2011: State radiological environmental monitoring
State emergency management, preparedness and response
State cultural and resource management
Educational opportunities in interdisciplinary, environmental and waste management education, research and technology transfer
Geotechnical research and studies.
Fiscal Year 2012: No Current Data Available
The Department of Energy's goal is to advance national, economic and energy security in the U.S.; to promote scientific and technological innovation in support of that goal; and to ensure environmental cleanup of the national nuclear weapons complex.
Department of Energy, Savannah River Operations Office, P.
O.
Box A, Aiken, SC 29802.
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2011: It is anticipated that one application will be received and one award will be granted in FY2011. Expect 14 grants with current CFDA # 81.502 - Miscellaneous will fall under this program objective when renewed. $750,000.00 - subject to the availability of funds. Fiscal Year 2012: No Current Data Available
Uses and Use Restrictions
Financial assistance is provided in support of the program objectives.
Restrictions on the use of funds depend on the provisions of the specific project agreement.
Applicants must meet the guidelines established by DOE or contained in the specific Congressional authorization for a particular program being supported.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Research and Development
Environmental Restoration.
Beneficiary Eligibility
State, Local US Territory/Possession, Minority Group, Low Income.
Credentials/Documentation
Costs will be determined in accordance with 10 CFR 600 for State and local Governments. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program. 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. OMB Circular A-102 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-11 applies to this program. The application forms mut be downloaded from the Grants.gov website at http://www.grants.gov. Applicants for sub-awards from the states should consult the office of the official designated as the single point of contact within the State for more information on the process the State requires to be following in applying for assistance.
Award Procedures
Evaluations will be conducted by the staff of the Office of Acquisition Management and the applicable Program Office.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Authorization
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89-665; 16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.). Subsequent amendments to the Act include Public Laws 91-243, 93-54, 94-422, 94-458, 96-199, 96-244, 96-515, 98-483, 99-514, 100-127, 102-575, 103-437, 104-333, 106-113, 106-176, 106-208, 106-355,109-453.
Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 (Public Law 96-95; 16 U.S.C. 470aa-mm)
Native American Graves Protection And Repatriation Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-601)
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (Superfund) of 1980 42 U.S.C. §9601 et seq.
Solid Waste Disposal Act of 1965, (Public Law 102-386; 42 U.S.C 6961), Section 6001
Atomic Energy Act of 1954 as amended, Public law 83-703;Stat. 9191: 42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq; Department of Energy Organization Act, 42 U.S.C. 7101 Public Law 95-91
Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (42 U.S.C. 11001-11050) of 1986 (Title III of Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (PL 99-499)
Energy Policy Act of 1992
Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552 and 5 U.S.C. 552a
, Executive Order White House Initiative On Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Executive Order13532, February 26, 2010
White House Initiative On Education Excellence for Hispanics, Executive Order13555, October 19, 2010
Federal Actions To Address Environmental Justice In Minority Populations And Low-Income Populations, Executive Order, 12898, February 11, 1994.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
From 90 to 120 days. None.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
From 90 to 120 days. Renewals are subject to review by the program office and subject to the availability of funds.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program.
This program has no matching requirements. This program has no matching requirements. Cost sharing is not required, however, strongly encouraged.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Vary. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Funds are released through the Electronic Transfer System. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: quarterly.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Quarterly reports and technical progress reports containing accomplishments and information on cost status, reported per task is required.
Additionally, a final technical report is due 90 days after the end of the performance period.
Performance monitoring is achieved through submission of progress reports and site visits.
Quarterly project Financial Cash Transaction Reports are required.
Quarterly reports and technical progress reports containing accomplishments and information on cost status, reported per task is required.
Quarterly Spend Plan
Quarterly project Financial Cash Transaction Reports are required.
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
Retention of records will be required in accordance with 10 CFR 600.
Financial Information
Account Identification
89-1191-0-1-250.
Obigations
(Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)) FY 09 $0; FY 10 $0; FY 11 $750,000 - Subject to funds availability.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$0.00 to $750,000.00. Subject to the availibility of funds.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Financial assistance actions will be completed in accordance with 10 CFR 600, OMB Circulars A-102 and A-133, 2 CFR 180, and all applicable National Policies (Laws and Executive Orders).
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Regional Agency Offices. Department of Energy, Savannah River Operations Office, P. O. Box A, Aiken, SC 29802.
Headquarters Office
Helen Belencan, P. O. Box A, Aiken, South Carolina 29802 Email: helen.belencan@srs.gov Phone: (803) 952-8696 Fax: (803) 952-7710.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
The selection process will be determined by the criteria announced in the solicitation, if any.
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