BOEM’s Environmental Studies Program is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity to conduct a Net Environmental Benefit Analysis of fish and invertebrate populations in the Pacific Region under two decommissioning scenarios. The study aims to assess the impacts of total removal versus partial removal of oil platforms on marine life and evaluate the environmental consequences. The deadline for submission is Aug 05, 2016. This grant is specifically for the University of California Santa Barbara and is focused on supporting decision-making for offshore resource management in a way that balances economic development, energy independence, and environmental protection.
Opportunity ID: 285777
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | M16AS00017 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BOEM FY 2016 Environmental Studies Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.423 — Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Environmental Studies Program (ESP) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 06, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 05, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 05, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 05, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $455,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $455,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management |
| Description: | The Environmental Studies Program (ESP) of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity to perform a net environment benefit (NEB) analysis of fish and invertebrate populations under two decommissioning scenarios in the BOEM Pacific Region, total removal versus partial removal. The mission of BOEM is to manage the exploration and development of the nations offshore resources in a way that appropriately balances economic development, energy independence and environmental protection through oil and gas leases, and renewable energy development. The decision-making behind the management of the nations offshore resources is supported through environmental reviews and associated studies. This study seeks to define NEB through consideration of possible positive and negative consequences for platform removal scenarios allowed under both federal and state law. The net environmental benefit of full removal and partial removal of each oil platform will also examine the contribution of the proposed structure to protection and productivity of fish and other marine life, as well as describing adverse impacts to biological resources that would be avoided by partial removal (as opposed to full removal). This Program Announcement describes the specific project “Net Environmental Benefit Analysis of Pacific Platform Decommissioning Scenarios” that may be awarded to University of California Santa Barbara. All awards are premised on receipt of an acceptable proposal. This is not an open solicitation for proposals. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Annoucement included under RELATED DOCUMENTS tab |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lead Contract Specialist Christy Tardiff 703-787-1367
Christy.Tardiff@bsee.gov Email:Christy.Tardiff@bsee.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 285777 Full Announcement-M16AS00017 -> PC-16-x07 – NEBA Platforms – NOFA M16AS00017.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Lead Contract Specialist Christy Tardiff 703-787-1367 Christy.Tardiff@bsee.gov Email: Christy.Tardiff@bsee.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.423 | PKG00225270 | Jul 06, 2016 | Aug 05, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
285777 SF424-2.0.pdf
285777 SF424A-1.0.pdf
285777 Project-1.1.pdf
285777 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
285777 Budget-1.1.pdf
285777 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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