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11.460:  Special Oceanic and Atmospheric Projects

Objectives:  As indicated in NOAA special announcements or applicable reports supportive of the Department's goal to manage effectively the Nation's oceanic and atmospheric resources.

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

11.460 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

11.460 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  The standard application forms as furnished by the agency. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  Proposals are sent to the Office of Atmospheric Research (OAR) in Silver Spring, MD, and are subject to the requirements of applicable OMB Circulars.

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

Deadlines:  In accordance with the applicable report or announcement.

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

Appeals:  None anticipated.

Renewals:  By negotiation with the OAR and subject to availability of funds.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Proposals are subject to office evaluations, technical reviews, administrative reviews, and external reviews, if applicable, taking into consideration primarily scientific merit and application to the goals of NOAA and the Office of Oceans and Atmospheric Research.

Examples of Funded Projects:  The University of New Hampshire -"A Coastal Initiative in the Marine Sciences and Ocean Engineering"; project Oceanology - Avery Point, Groton, Connecticut.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  Varies depending upon what funds are appropriated for special projects.

11.460 RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 11.405 Anadromous Fish Conservation Act Program;
• 11.417 Sea Grant Support;
• 11.420 Coastal Zone Management Estuarine Research Reserves;
• 11.426 Financial Assistance for National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science;
• 11.430 Undersea Research;
• 11.431 Climate and Atmospheric Research;
• 11.432 Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) Cooperative Institutes;
• 11.449 Independent Education and Science Projects and Program;
• 11.459 Climate and Air Quality Research.

11.460 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

11.460 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

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

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements).

Obligations:  Dollar amounts are based on the applicable NOAA announcement or report. (Grants) FY 99 $9,800,000; FY 00 est $10,169,000; and FY 01 est $0.

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

Authorization:  National Weather Service and Related Agencies Authorization Act of 1999, as amended.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  Department Administrative Order 203-26, dated May 15, 1985 (Department of Commerce Grants Administrations) and the NOAA Grants and Cooperative Agreements Policy Manual.

11.460 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  OAR, ERL, or Sea Grant offices, depending upon the particular program. 1335 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

Headquarters Office:  Director, OAR, Office of Scientific Support, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone: (301) 713-2465, Ext.119.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

11.460 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  None anticipated.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  In accordance with the applicable NOAA Report or special NOAA announcement and in accordance with FARB approvals.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Cooperative agreements and grants may be used for research and development, education and training, and advisory services. May be used for operational systems as they relate to specific programs. Specific restrictions, other than those mandated for grants and cooperative agreements are evaluated on an individual program basis.

11.460 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Financial and performance reports will be required quarterly at a minimum.

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 Amendments of 1996 (31 U.S.C. 7501-7507). Commercial organizations shall be subject to the audit requirements as stipulated in the award document.

Records:  Recipients are expected to maintain complete records for each grant and/or cooperative agreement to ensure funds are used for the purpose for which the award was made.