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81.104:  Office of Science and Technology for Environmental Management

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Objectives:  The Office of Science and Technology (OST) will work with the Environmental Management (EM) customer programs to develop new or improved technology systems to reduce risks to the environment and to the public, reduce overall cleanup costs, and furnish cleanup methods that did not previously exist in order to satisfy applicable Federal, State, local laws, and regulations. To focus technology development on the most pressing problems, five major remediation and waste management areas have been identified to date within the DOE complex: (1) Mixed waste characterization treatment and disposal; (2) radioactive tank waste remediation; (3) subsurface contaminants; and (4) deactivation and decommissioning; and (5) nuclear materials.

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

81.104 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Public, quasi-public, private industry, individuals, groups, educational institutions, organizations, and nonprofit organizations may apply including State or local level governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, and institutions in U.S. Territories and possessions may apply. Determinations are made by DOE Headquarters, the field, or both.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  States, affected Indian tribes, regional organizations, (including U.S. Territories) local governments, and the public will benefit.

Credentials/Documentation:  Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. Cost will also be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21 for institutions of higher education.

81.104 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  These determinations will be made by DOE Headquarters, or assisted by the field as appropriate. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  After informal communication with DOE Headquarters Office, a formal proposal by the organization interested in doing the work must be submitted through an appropriate official of the corporate entity, organization, or institution. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110. Financial assistance requests will be reviewed pursuant to the Office of Environmental Restoration and Waste Management Merit Review System (May 5, 1991) and the DOE Financial Assistance Manual, as amended.

Award Procedure:  Award decisions are made by DOE Headquarters at the end of the fiscal year for the following fiscal year.

Deadlines:  Whatever is stated in the program announcements or unsolicited proposals may be submitted at any time. Proposals received after April 1, of any year, may be held up to 1 year and may be awarded support from the next fiscal year funding, if available.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  The approximate approval/disapproval time is from 2 months to 1 year.

Appeals:  Not applicable.

Renewals:  Proposals for renewal are subject to review and acceptance by DOE Headquarters, the field, or both.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Work must be beneficial to the overall accomplishment of the program objectives and consistent with the criteria of the EM Merit Review System.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Contracts: (1) Assess health risks associated with Department of Energy's Operations; and (2) conduct studies and make recommendations on radionuclide contamination, radioactive and mixed waste, and basic radiation protection criteria. Grants: (1) Research and development of methods for tools for achieving and maintaining consensus processes in the face of change within and among government oversight; (2) establishment of review groups on U.S., DOE environmental restoration and waste management regulations; and (3) application of the best available science to the regulatory process.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  From $5,000 to $4,000,000. Funding may be provided at a higher value for financial cost assistance leading to tangible products.

81.104 RELATED PROGRAMS:

81.104 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

81.104 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements); Project Grants (Contracts).

Obligations:  (Grants and Contracts) FY 99 $92,000,000; FY 00 est $80,000,000; and FY 01 est $60,000,000.

Budget Account Number:  89-0240-0-1-053; 89-0242-0-1-053.

Authorization:  Atomic Energy Act of 1954, Section 31, as amended, Public Law 83-703; Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, Public Law 93-438; Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977, as amended; Public Law 96-573; Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978; Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Act, Public Law 99-240; Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Amendments Act, Public Law 96-368; Hazardous Materials Transportation Uniform Safety Act of 1990, Public Law 101-615.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  The following list represents an overview of regulations, guidelines, and literature associated with OPTED requirements, objectives and goals: RCRA, CERCLA, NEPA, CAA, CQA, TSCA, Federal Register notices, "DOE Guide for the Submission of Unsolicited Proposals," "Doing Business with the Department of Energy," "Environmental Restoration and Waste Management Merit Review System."

81.104 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Not applicable.

Headquarters Office:  Office of Science and Technology Office of Environmental Management, DOE, Washington, DC 20585. Phone: (301) 903-7425. Use same the number for FTS.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

81.104 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  There are no specific cost-sharing requirements for financial assistance issued by ADD. It may be appropriate under certain conditions to invoke the appropriate provisions for cost-sharing as set forth in DOE procurement regulations governing cost-sharing or other guidelines. Certain financial assistance requests leading to transfers of technology and/or requiring protection of intellectual property rights may wish to provide cost-sharing as part of its organization's commitments and capabilities.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Length and time phasing of assistance will vary with the program phase and activity. The maximum term of an award is 5 years.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Financial assistance is provided in support of the program objectives. Restrictions on the use of funds depend on the provisions of the specific project agreement. Applicants must meet the guidelines established by DOE or contained in the specific Congressional authorization for a particular program being supported.

81.104 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  The schedule for reports are arranged at the time of negotiations. Applicants will typically submit a quarterly and an annual report as specified in the grant award.

Audits:  Cost incurred are subject to audit throughout the contract or grant period and before final close-out. The extent and frequency of audits depend on the size of the contract/grant and the specific contract/grant provisions. 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 that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.

Records:  A grantee is expected to maintain auditable records to substantiate the total costs incurred under the grant or contract.