The Department of the Interior’s Pacific Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Region is offering a grant to study the impact of renewable energy power cables on the behavior of rock crabs. The study aims to determine if these cables deter commercial crab species from crossing over to reach baited traps used in local fisheries. The grant, totaling approximately $240,000, will support research to inform decision-making regarding renewable energy development in the OCS. The study period is from FY 2020 to FY 2021, with one cooperative agreement award expected. Open to eligible institutions within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network. Closing date for proposals is June 30, 2020.
Opportunity ID: 326665
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | M20AS00009 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BOEM FY 2020 Environmental Studies Program (ESP) |
| 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 (ES) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 02, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 30, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $240,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $240,000 |
| Award Floor: | $216,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management |
| Description: | The Pacific Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Region of BOEM is offering a competitive cooperative agreement for the study Supplemental Data Regarding the Behavioral Response of Rock Crabs to Subsea Cables with Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) and Potential Impact to Fisheries (National Studies List [NSL] #PC-19-02) to determine whether renewable energy power cables may deter commercial crab species from crossing over the cables to reach baited traps.The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct) authorized BOEM to issue leases, easements, and rights of way to allow for renewable energy development on the OCS. EPAct provided a general framework for BOEM to follow when authorizing these renewable energy activities.Section 19(e) of the OCS Lands Act (OCSLA) (Public Law 95-372)(43 U.S. Code 1345) authorizes the use of cooperative agreements with affected States to meet the requirements of OCSLA, including sharing of information and joint utilization of available expertise to carry out applicable Federal and State laws, regulations, and stipulations relevant to OCS operations both onshore and offshore.The purpose of this award is to determine whether alternating current (AC) power cables associated with renewable energy (viz. wind turbine) deter commercial crab species (i.e., rock crabs) from crossing over the cables to reach baited traps similar to those used in local fisheries. This will benefit West Coast rock crab fishermen and the western coastal States, local Governments, and local communities to which the economy of this fishery contributes. This will allow BOEM to make the science-informed decisions, perform the analyses required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).The overall objective of this study is to test whether AC power cables will act as an ¿electrified fence¿ on the seafloor that reduces crabs¿ entry into baited traps similar to those used in local fisheries.The total anticipated amount of available funding is approximately $240,000 subject to the availability of funds. The anticipated period of performance will be from FY 2020 through FY 2021. BOEM anticipates making one cooperative agreement award in FY 2020 for one proposal submitted under this Program Announcement.This Program Announcement describes the specific projects that may be awarded to the universities or eligible groups identified. All awards are premised on receipt of an acceptable proposal. This is not an open solicitation for proposals.This announcement is specifically to announce intent to undertake the following project(s):¿ Supplemental Data Regarding the Behavioral Response of Rock Crabs to Subsea Cables with EMF and Potential Impact to FisheriesOpen to:¿ All eligible institutions within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network.No other proposals are requested at this time. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dominique Bruce 703-787-1342
Dominique.Bruce-Morton@bsee.gov Email:Dominique.Bruce-Morton@bsee.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The purpose of the modification is to clarify and answer a question regarding announcement number M20AS00009. The following is hereby incorporated into the announcement: The announcement guidelines on page 4 of 17 (edited) to state that the work performance under these awards must start before September 1, 2020. To confirm the submission date of applications is 6/30/2020. Also, BOEM COR has changed from: Brian Zelenke To: Michael Rasser, Ph.D Marine Ecologist Division of Environmental Sciences Bureau of Ocean Energy Management U.S. Department of the Interior (703) 787-1729 michael.rasser@boem.gov The following answer and question: |
Jun 02, 2020 | |
| Apr 30, 2020 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | M20AS00009 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BOEM FY 2020 Environmental Studies Program (ESP) |
| 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 (ES) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 02, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 30, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $240,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $240,000 |
| Award Floor: | $216,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management |
| Description: | The Pacific Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Region of BOEM is offering a competitive cooperative agreement for the study Supplemental Data Regarding the Behavioral Response of Rock Crabs to Subsea Cables with Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) and Potential Impact to Fisheries (National Studies List [NSL] #PC-19-02) to determine whether renewable energy power cables may deter commercial crab species from crossing over the cables to reach baited traps.The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct) authorized BOEM to issue leases, easements, and rights of way to allow for renewable energy development on the OCS. EPAct provided a general framework for BOEM to follow when authorizing these renewable energy activities.Section 19(e) of the OCS Lands Act (OCSLA) (Public Law 95-372)(43 U.S. Code 1345) authorizes the use of cooperative agreements with affected States to meet the requirements of OCSLA, including sharing of information and joint utilization of available expertise to carry out applicable Federal and State laws, regulations, and stipulations relevant to OCS operations both onshore and offshore.The purpose of this award is to determine whether alternating current (AC) power cables associated with renewable energy (viz. wind turbine) deter commercial crab species (i.e., rock crabs) from crossing over the cables to reach baited traps similar to those used in local fisheries. This will benefit West Coast rock crab fishermen and the western coastal States, local Governments, and local communities to which the economy of this fishery contributes. This will allow BOEM to make the science-informed decisions, perform the analyses required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).The overall objective of this study is to test whether AC power cables will act as an ¿electrified fence¿ on the seafloor that reduces crabs¿ entry into baited traps similar to those used in local fisheries.The total anticipated amount of available funding is approximately $240,000 subject to the availability of funds. The anticipated period of performance will be from FY 2020 through FY 2021. BOEM anticipates making one cooperative agreement award in FY 2020 for one proposal submitted under this Program Announcement.This Program Announcement describes the specific projects that may be awarded to the universities or eligible groups identified. All awards are premised on receipt of an acceptable proposal. This is not an open solicitation for proposals.This announcement is specifically to announce intent to undertake the following project(s):¿ Supplemental Data Regarding the Behavioral Response of Rock Crabs to Subsea Cables with EMF and Potential Impact to FisheriesOpen to:¿ All eligible institutions within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network.No other proposals are requested at this time. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dominique Bruce 703-787-1342
Dominique.Bruce-Morton@bsee.gov Email:Dominique.Bruce-Morton@bsee.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | M20AS00009 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BOEM FY 2020 Environmental Studies Program (ESP) |
| 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 (ES) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 30, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $240,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $240,000 |
| Award Floor: | $216,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management |
| Description: | The Pacific Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Region of BOEM is offering a competitive cooperative agreement for the study Supplemental Data Regarding the Behavioral Response of Rock Crabs to Subsea Cables with Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) and Potential Impact to Fisheries (National Studies List [NSL] #PC-19-02) to determine whether renewable energy power cables may deter commercial crab species from crossing over the cables to reach baited traps.The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct) authorized BOEM to issue leases, easements, and rights of way to allow for renewable energy development on the OCS. EPAct provided a general framework for BOEM to follow when authorizing these renewable energy activities.Section 19(e) of the OCS Lands Act (OCSLA) (Public Law 95-372)(43 U.S. Code 1345) authorizes the use of cooperative agreements with affected States to meet the requirements of OCSLA, including sharing of information and joint utilization of available expertise to carry out applicable Federal and State laws, regulations, and stipulations relevant to OCS operations both onshore and offshore.The purpose of this award is to determine whether alternating current (AC) power cables associated with renewable energy (viz. wind turbine) deter commercial crab species (i.e., rock crabs) from crossing over the cables to reach baited traps similar to those used in local fisheries. This will benefit West Coast rock crab fishermen and the western coastal States, local Governments, and local communities to which the economy of this fishery contributes. This will allow BOEM to make the science-informed decisions, perform the analyses required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).The overall objective of this study is to test whether AC power cables will act as an ¿electrified fence¿ on the seafloor that reduces crabs¿ entry into baited traps similar to those used in local fisheries.The total anticipated amount of available funding is approximately $240,000 subject to the availability of funds. The anticipated period of performance will be from FY 2020 through FY 2021. BOEM anticipates making one cooperative agreement award in FY 2020 for one proposal submitted under this Program Announcement.This Program Announcement describes the specific projects that may be awarded to the universities or eligible groups identified. All awards are premised on receipt of an acceptable proposal. This is not an open solicitation for proposals. This announcement is specifically to announce intent to undertake the following project(s): ¿ Supplemental Data Regarding the Behavioral Response of Rock Crabs to Subsea Cables with EMF and Potential Impact to Fisheries Open to: ¿ All eligible institutions within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network. No other proposals are requested at this time. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dominique Bruce 703-787-1342
Dominique.Bruce-Morton@bsee.gov Email:Dominique.Bruce-Morton@bsee.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 326665 Full Announcement-Full Annoncement -> FINAL M20AS00009 PC-19-02_NOFA.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Dominique Bruce 703-787-1342 Dominique.Bruce-Morton@bsee.gov Email: Dominique.Bruce-Morton@bsee.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.423 | PKG00261342 | Apr 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
326665 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
326665 SF424B-1.1.pdf
326665 SF424A-1.0.pdf
326665 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
326665 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
326665 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
326665 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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