This Bureau of Land Management (BLM) grant supports research into atmospheric air pollution to inform decision-making regarding oil and gas development. A Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) university will conduct this project, focusing on the advancement and modernization of air pollution measurement. The selected university, possessing a Brewer Spectrometer, will deploy it in northwestern New Mexico to gather crucial data on atmospheric concentrations of pollutants like ozone, methane, and sulfur dioxide. This data will be compared with emerging monitoring technologies from the Department of Energy. The primary purpose is to enable the BLM to accurately assess the environmental impact of oil and gas development in the Four Corners region, thereby guiding their resource management decisions effectively.
Opportunity ID: 218095
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L13AS00019 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | CESU – Advancement & Modernization of Atmospheric Measurement of Air Pollution |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.236 — Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 19, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $36,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $36,000 |
| Award Floor: | $36,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | A Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) participating university will provide knowledge of atmospheric concentrations of air pollution to support informed decision-making by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The project coordinates and aligns research associated with assessing the impact of development of the nations oil and gas resources among several federal agencies. The CESU university will focus on locating and operating a very specialized air pollution monitor, the Brewer Spectrometer, in northwestern New Mexico to gather data for comparison with emerging monitoring technology deployed by the Department of Energy. The CESU University must possess and operate a Brewer spectrometer. The data gathered will enable the BLM to discern the impact of oil and gas development in the region. Data gathered will include ozone, nitrogen oxides, methane, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide and hydrocarbons to inform BLM management decisions related to oil and gas development in the Four Corners region. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click on APPLICATION tab above to download full announcement instructions and application package |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Charise P Saiz, Grants Management Specialist, 505 761-8725
csaiz@blm.gov Email:csaiz@blm.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 218095 Full Announcement-1 -> cesu-advancement and modernization.rfa .pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Charise P Saiz, Grants Management Specialist, 505 761-8725 csaiz@blm.gov Email: csaiz@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.236 | PKG00162492 | Jan 29, 2013 | Feb 19, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
218095 SF424-2.0.pdf
218095 SF424A-1.0.pdf
218095 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
218095 Budget-1.1.pdf
218095 Project-1.1.pdf