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CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE

20.805: Ship Sales

Objectives: To sell by competitive bids, merchant ships which become surplus to the needs of the Government.

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

20.805 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility: Those who have a need for ships for dismantling purposes may purchase ships under competitive bids. States may be conveyed ships for sinking as artificial fish reefs.

Beneficiary Eligibility: Those who have a need for ships for dismantling purposes or for sinking as artificial fish reefs.

Credentials/Documentation: Affidavits of citizenship, statements of operating, and financial capabilities.

20.805 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

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

Application Procedure: Write to the Maritime Administration for invitations to bid.

Award Procedure: Not applicable.

Deadlines: As noted in invitations to bid.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 60 to 120 days after bid opening.

Appeals: Not applicable.

Renewals: Not applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals: Not applicable.

Examples of Funded Projects: Not applicable.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable.

20.805 RELATED PROGRAMS:

39.007 Sale of Federal Surplus Personal Property.

20.805 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Twelve ships were sold for scrapping in fiscal year 1999. One ship was donated to States for sinking as artificial fish reefs. Five ships are expected to be sold for scrapping, three ships are expected to be sold under special legislation for operation, and it is anticipated that one vessel will be donated to a State for sinking as artificial fish reef in fiscal year 2000.

20.805 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency: MARITIME ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Type of Assistance: Sale, Exchange, or Donation of Property and Goods.

Obligations: (Value of ship sales) FY 99 $22,530; FY 00 est $1,000,000; and FY 01 est $1,000,000.

Budget Account Number: 69-4303-0-1-403.

Authorization: Merchant Marine Act of 1936, as amended; Sections 508 and 510(i), Public Laws 74-835, 92-402, and 95-177, 101-595, and 103-451 as amended; Public Law 98-133, 46 U.S.C. 1158.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature: 41 CFR 101-45.105.2.

20.805 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office: Inquiries should be directed to Headquarters Office. Invitations to bid can be obtained from: The Maritime Administration Regional Offices listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog or the Headquarters Office.

Headquarters Office: Chief, Division of Vessel Transfer and Disposal, Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation, Washington, DC 20590. Phone: (202) 366-5821.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

20.805 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable.

Uses and Use Restrictions: Special uses such as for artificial fish reefs or for dismantling purposes. Restrictions preclude use of ships for transporting cargo or passengers.

20.805 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports: Documentation that ships have been put to the uses for which purchased. Reports are to be submitted after work accomplished.

Audits: None.

Records: None.