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CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE

11.444: Aquaculture Program

Objectives: The development of commercially feasible technology for high-value marine finfish in the United States. The ultimate goal of the Hawaiian Fisheries Development project is to increase the availability of marine finfish for aquaculture and stock enhancement purposed in the U.S., with the secondary goal of promoting the development of a sustainable commercial aquaculture industry for high-value species.

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

11.444 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility: Private nonprofit institution operating for scientific purposes.

Beneficiary Eligibility: The beneficiaries of the mahimahi aquaculture program would be anyone/general public.

Credentials/Documentation: Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular Nos. A-21 for institutions of higher education, A-87 for State and local governments, and A-122 for nonprofit organizations.

11.444 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure: A standard application package, including SF-424, SF-424a, SF-424b, statement of work, cost justification, drug-free workplace documentation, lobbying documentation, and certification regarding debarment.

Award Procedure: Projects approved for funding will be submitted to the NOAA Grants Office for review and approval.

Deadlines: Completed application package must be received at the following address at least 90 days before the requested start date of the project: National Marine Fisheries Service, Southwest Fisheries Science Center, 8604 La Jolla Shores Drive, P.O. Box 271, La Jolla, CA 92038-0271.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approval time for awards is expected to range from 90 to 150 days. That includes processing of the award through the NMFS, NOAA Grants and DOC.

Appeals: None.

Renewals: This program is expected to be renewed through fiscal year 2001.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals: Original grant initiated by Hawaii's Sen. Daniel Inouye and Rep. Daniel Akaka to enhance the State's seafood production through aquaculture development. In the October 26, 1989, Congressional Record notes that the intended work is actually a continuing grant, and directs NOAA to expedite the obligation of funds for this combined initiative. This is a continuing effort, and as is common in multiyear programs, the grantee has invested heavily in the facilities, equipment and specialized staff necessary to assure project success. Award to a competitor would be extremely inefficient and wasteful of Federal and applicant funds already committed to this research. Because of the highly specialized and localized nature of this research no other organization has either the expertise, facilities or historic experimental data needed to complete this project. Therefore, provision of funding to another applicant would certainly result in duplicative, wasteful research and would significantly delay application of research findings to increase the availability of marine finfish for aquaculture and stock enhancement purposes in a sustainable commercial aquaculture industry for high-value species.

Examples of Funded Projects: Not applicable.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $450,000 to $452,200; $452,000.

11.444 RELATED PROGRAMS:

None.

11.444 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Work with various organisms as first-food items for newly hatched larvae was continuing. The culture of the harpacticoid copepod, Euterpina, is continuing to be investigated. Some work has also been done with a second copepod species of unknown identity. Other organisms under investigation were listed in the HFD report for quarter 8 (July-Sept. 1999). Work with 'omilu (Caranx melampygus) has continued with samples that resulted from the June 1999 spawning. A few larvae were reared through metamorphosis and samples were taken to investigate digestive histology and enzymologist. No other spawning of 'omilu have taken place. Combined manipulations of temperature and photoperiod are planned to induce spawning of`omilu for work later this year. Induction of spawning with hormone injections is also planned. Work with kahala (Seriola dumerilii) is focusing on preparations for the coming natural spawning season this spring. Eleven new fish had been acquired as brood stock since our last visit. Work with the larvae produced from the earlier spawning resulted in 8 percent survival under standard conditions and 26 percent survival when low water levels were used in conjunction with high current speeds, to reduce mortality from intraspecific aggression and cannibalism. Rapid weaning of kahala larvae from Artemia to artificial foods also produced better growth and more uniformly sized juveniles than did prolonged use of live foods. Work with uku (Aprion virescens) was limited to the acquisition of more brood stock and dealing with mortalities from exophthalmia. Two new fish were collected but two also died. There are 3 females and 2 males on site. Several tanks with reef-fish have been added to the project. Yellow tangs (Zebrasoma flavescens) were in a large tank but had not shown signs of spawning. A pair of Potter's angelfish (Centropyge potteri) in smaller tank had acclimated well and had spawned once. Also on site are several pairs of flame angelfish (Centropyge loriculus) which are not one of the species included in the HFD proposal but are being used to test techniques for the other species. The flame angelfish had spawned several times with evidence larvae. There has been no success with first feeding of either of the angelfish species yet. Work on animal health management is continuing as standard practice for all of these species. A paper on the spawning and growth of kahala has been prepared for presentation at the World Aquaculture Society meeting later this year.

11.444 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

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

Type of Assistance: Project Grants.

Obligations: (Grants) FY 99 $904,400; FY 00 est $452,000; and FY 01 est $452,000.

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

Authorization: 16 U.S.C. 758e; Executive Order 13089.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature: Department of Commerce Financial Assistance Standard Terms and Conditions and 15 CFR Part 29b. For Grants Management principles see OMB Circular Nos. A-110 and A-122. And Federal Register 32,701 (1998).

11.444 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office: Dr. Richard Neal, National Marine Fisheries Service, Southwest Fisheries Science Center, 8604 La Jolla Shores Drive, P.O. Box 271, La Jolla, CA 90238-0271. Phone: (858) 546-7000. Use the same number for FTS. FAX: (858) 546-7003. Email: Richard.Neal@noaa.gov.

Headquarters Office: Not applicable.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

11.444 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula. Projects are funded at up to 100 percent Federal share.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Awards are normally awarded for a 12-month period. Financial status reports are completed and submitted. Funds are released by the Financial Assistance Disbursement System (FADS).

Uses and Use Restrictions: Establish a consistent source of supply to satisfy the growing market for marine finfish. Funds are appropriated by Congress for the Oceanic Institute.

11.444 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports: Semiannual progress and financial reports are due 30 days after each calendar half. An annual report is due 90 days after each award 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, nonfederal entities that receive financial assistance of $300,000 a year 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 records of grantees or sub grantees are required to be retained in accordance with provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110 for institutions of higher education or other nonprofit organizations, and with 15 CFR Part 24 for State and local governments from the date of the financial report.