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11.430:  Undersea Research

Objectives:  To place man safely undersea to conduct research in support of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and national science requirements.

PROGRAM AND AWARD	FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS	FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS	INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS	ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS	POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

11.430 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Universities, colleges, junior colleges, technical schools, institutes, laboratories; any State, political subdivision of a State, or agency or office thereof; any individual.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Organizations and individuals with professional interests in marine science engineering.

Credentials/Documentation:  Proposals with statement of work and estimated budget. Cost will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular Nos. A-87 for State and local governments, A-21 for educational institutions and A-122 for nonprofit organization.

11.430 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372 and OMB Circular No. A-102.

Application Procedure:  Formal proposal to the headquarters office that documents fully the grant requirements and requested support with application for Federal Assistance (SF 424). This program is subject to the requirements of 15 CFR Part 24, Grants and Cooperative Agreements with State and Local Governments and OMB Circular No. A-110, as applicable.

Award Procedure:  Awards are made on the basis of proposal evaluation.

Deadlines:  None.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  About 90 to 150 days from time of proposal submission.

Appeals:  None.

Renewals:  By negotiation with the office of Undersea Research.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Proposals are evaluated on the degree to which they contribute to the goals and objectives of NOAA along with their relevance to national science requirements for the marine environment, and the extent of expected benefits, scientific quality, cost effectiveness, and other factors.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Nutrient Cycling and Primary Productivity of Marine Ecosystems; Recruitment Processes of Fish and Invertebrates; Diving safety and physiology research; submarine venting of liquids and gases.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  $15,000 to $2,226,000.

11.430 RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 11.405 Anadromous Fish Conservation Act Program;
• 11.407 Interjurisdictional Fisheries Act of 1986;
• 11.417 Sea Grant Support;
• 11.419 Coastal Zone Management Administration Awards; and
• 47.050 Geosciences.

11.430 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

There were 13 grants awarded in fiscal year 1999.

11.430 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants.

Obligations:  (Grants) FY 99 $13,779,000; FY 00 est $12,554,000; and FY 01 est $5,250,000.

Budget Account Number:  13-1450-0-1-306.

Authorization:  Coast and Geodetic Survey Act, Public Law 80-373; Outer Continental Shelf, Section 21(e), 1978.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  Symposia Series for Undersea Research; National Solicitation of Research Proposals; Annual Report.

11.430 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  None.

Headquarters Office:  Director, Office of Undersea Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone: FTS and commercial: (301) 713-2427.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

11.430 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  None.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  None.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Grants may be used for research and development and to purchase and/or lease technology in support of program goals.

11.430 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Financial status reports and performance reports are required quarterly. Final reports are required at the end of the grant period.

Audits:  In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), recipients that are States, Local Governments, Non-profit Organizations (to include Hospitals), and Institutions of Higher Learning shall be subject to the audit requirements contained in the Single Audit Act of 1996 (31 U.S.C. 7501-7507). Commercial organizations shall be subject to the audit requirements as stipulated in the award document.

Records:  Grantees are required to maintain complete records for each grant to ensure funds are used pursuant to the statement of work.