This FRA grant is for the purpose of enhancing the safety and efficiency of molten sulfur rail tank car operations. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is offering this grant to support the development of a comprehensive guidance document. This crucial document will identify and detail potential improvements for the current loading and unloading processes of molten sulfur from rail tank cars. Furthermore, the grant aims to foster innovation by exploring viable options to improve the future design, construction methodologies, and long-term maintenance practices for this specialized equipment. The ultimate goal is to mitigate risks and ensure safer, more reliable transport of molten sulfur, benefiting rail operations and public safety through robust operational guidelines.
Opportunity ID: 71433
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-RRD-11-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Evaluate Loading and Unloading Operations for Molten Sulphur Rail Tank Cars |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.313 — Railroad Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 15, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 15, 2011 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 15, 2011 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Apr 14, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The Sulphur Institute is the only eligible organization that can apply to this cooperative agreement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | FRA will seek to develop a guidance document to identify potential improvements to loading and unloading operations of Molten Sulfur, along with options to improve future design, construction, and maintenance of equipment. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Evaluate Loading and Unloading Operations for Molten Sulphur Rail Tank Cars |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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