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11.440:  Research in Remote Sensing of the Earth and Environment

Objectives:  To advance and promote applied research and technology development in satellite remote sensing of the earth and the atmosphere in support of national operational needs.

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

11.440 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Credentials/Documentation:  Proposals with a statement of work and estimated budgets. Costs are determined in accordance with OMB Circular Nos. A-21 for educational institutions, A-87 for State and local governments, and A-122 for nonprofit institutions.

11.440 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  A proposal with the application for Federal assistance (non-construction programs), Form SF-424, SF-424A, SF-424B, CD-511 and SF-LLL (if applicable) as furnished by the agency is to be submitted in an original and two copies to the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service, Office of Research and Applications.

Award Procedure:  Awards are made on the basis of proposal evaluations, technical and administrative reviews, and external reviews, if applicable.

Deadlines:  None.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  From 90 to 180 days from time of receipt of the proposal.

Appeals:  None.

Renewals:  Future or continued funding will be at the discretion of the government based upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funds. Renewals are not subject to competition. Renewal procedures require submitting a letter of request with pertinent details a minimum of 60 days before expiration to the Office of Research and Applications.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Proposals are evaluated technically and administratively primarily for scientific merit and application to the goals and objectives of NOAA. The qualifications of the principal investigator are considered and costs are subject to negotiation.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Satellite meteorological research in atmospheric studies, including climate, and the earth sciences; climate diagnostics and radiation budget; characteristics and behavior of severe weather systems under the NOAA Severe Weather Prediction Initiative; satellite passive microwave radiometry for precipitation estimation, surface properties, and monitoring; uses of satellite data for studying local and regional phenomena; marine bio-optical calibration of ocean color satellite derived data; and application of earth satellite data to oceanographic processes, structure, and events.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  $0 to $2,000,000; $700,000.

11.440 RELATED PROGRAMS:

11.440 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

11.440 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

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

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements).

Obligations:  (Cooperative Agreements) FY 99 $5,012,769; FY 00 est $5,885,168; and FY 01 est $4,217,375.

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

Authorization:  49 U.S.C. 4720, 33 U.S.C. 883a, 883d, 883e.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  Department of Commerce Administrative Order 203-26, Grants Administration, dated May 15, 1985.

11.440 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  None.

Headquarters Office:  Office of Research and Applications, E/RA, National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service, 5200 Auth Road, Room 701, Camp Springs, MD 20746-4304. FAX: (301) 763-8108.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

11.440 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  This program has no statutory formula.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Normally from 1 to 5 years.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Cooperative agreements may be used for research and development with cooperative institutes which operate under a Memorandum of Understanding established with educational centers engaged in satellite related research and training and associated scientific disciplines. Cooperative institutes may also combine Federal scientists on site with university scientists in mutually directed research. Specific restrictions, other than restrictions which are applicable to cooperative agreements are evaluated on the basis of individual programs.

11.440 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Financial status reports are required semi-annually on Form SF-269 March 31 and September 30. Reports are due within 30 days after the reporting period ends. Final reports are due 90 days after the award expires.

Audits:  In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that receive financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.

Records:  All financial and programmatic records, supporting documents, statistical reports, and other related records of grantees or sub grantees are required to be maintained by the terms of the agreement. The grantee must retain records for three 3 years from the date when the final expenditure report is submitted.