Geologic Sequestration Site Characterization (81.132)

Program

81.132 Geologic Sequestration Site Characterization

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Energy

Authorization

H.R. 1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Program Number

81.132

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

The mission of the Office of Fossil Energy (FE) Geologic Sequestration Site Characterization grant is to comprehensively characterize a minimum of ten geologic formations which could include saline formation, oil and gas fields, and coal seams. Utilize site characterizations to accelerate carbon capture storage in a range of geologic formations that encompass the entire United States. Leverage existing work completed by the Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnerships and State Geologic Surveys.

Types of Assistance

Cooperative Agreements

Uses and Use Restrictions

Emphasis is on applied research and technology development.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

None

Beneficiary Eligibility

None

Credentials/Documentation

Prior successful R&D experience in Geologic Sequestration and Site Characterization focusing on the characterization of geologic storage formations related to saline formations, depleted oil fields, or coal seams. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

The applicant should follow the procedures listed in the specific funding opportunity announcement posted on the Grants.gov or FedConnect website. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. The application forms must be downloaded from the specific funding opportunity announcement (FOA) posted at http://wwww.grants.gov or at https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/

Award Procedure

Decisions to approve are made by the Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy and negotiations are conducted by the Office of Procurement in Headquarters and/or the procurement office located in the field.

Deadlines

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Deadlines are identified in the FOA.

Appeals

Not Applicable.

Renewals

Awards may be modified or extended as required.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this program.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

The length and time for financial assistance awards is dependent upon the individual project submitted. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: No information provided.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

No program reports are required. No cash reports are required. Quarterly progress and financial reports are required. A final technical report is due within 90 days after completion of the project. Quarterly financial reports are required. There will be additional reports associated with the Recovery Act requirements and included in the terms and conditions of the award document. No performance monitoring is required.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. Audits will be performed monthly to ensure that funds have been applied in accordance with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Possible project audit, overhead rate audit, final closeout audit. In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations." Non-federal entities that expend $500,000 or more of federal funds within their fiscal year shall have an audit made for that year in accordance with this Circular. For commercial (for-profit) organizations, audits should be performed in accordance with 10 CFR 600.126(c) and/or 10 CFR 600.316.

Records

Required by the agreement terms and conditions.

Program Accomplishments

Not Applicable.

Financial Information

Account Identification

89-0211-0-1-271.

Obligations

(Cooperative Agreements) FY 08 $0; FY 09 est $49,750,000; FY 10 est $0 - These are all Recovery Act dollars.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

To be determined.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

DOE Financial Assistance Regulations, 10 CFR 600

Related Programs

81.089 Fossil Energy Research and Development

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None. National Energy Technology Laboratory, Acquisition & Assistance Division; P.O. Box 10940, Mail Stop 921-107, 626 Cochrans Mill Road, Pittsburgh, PA; 15236-0940. Contact: john.augustine@netl.doe.gov.

Headquarters Office

Maria Jones 1000 Independence Avenue S.W., Mail Stop FE-3, Washington, District of Columbia 20585 Email: Maria.Jones@hq.doe.gov Phone: (202) 586-6660

Web Site Address

http://www.netl.doe.gov, http://wwww.fossil.energy.gov

Examples of Funded Projects

Not Applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

The merit review evaluation criteria will be published in the FOA such as: (1) Technical merit; (2) priority of technical work relating to proposal; (3) relevance to current program objectives; (4) cost-benefit judgment; and (5) amount of cost-sharing by potential recipient.