Office of Technology Development and Deployment for Environmental Management (81.104)
Program
81.104 Office of Technology Development and Deployment for Environmental Management
Federal Agency
Agency: Department of Energy
Authorization
Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977, as amended, Public Law 96-573, as amended by Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Amendments Act, Public Law 96-368; Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Act, Public Law 99-240; Hazardous Materials Transportation Uniform Safety Act of 1990, Public Law 101-615; Atomic Energy Act of 1954, Section 31, as amended, Public Law 83-703; Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, Public Law 93-438.
Program Number
81.104
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
The Technology Development and Deployment program provides key investments in mid- and long- range research and development (R&D) projects focused on high priority issues related to cleanup of the Nations legacy from nuclear weapons production. These R&D projects are aimed at improving technical maturity for current baseline technologies, developing cost-effective transformational alternative technologies, and improving or providing next-generation technologies for insertion into the project baselines. The results of these R&D projects will address technology gaps and reduce technical risk and uncertainty in the EM projects. The Technology Development and Deployment Program is focused on a limited number of critical, high-risk and high-payback activities where step improvements can be gained. By realigning the project in this manner, the Department is ensuring that the activities support EM's primary goal of accelerating risk reduction and environmental cleanup. The highest priority needs requiring technical solutions for Tank Waste; Groundwater and Soils, Decontamination and Decommissioning (D&D), and Nuclear Materials.
Types of Assistance
Cooperative Agreements
Uses and Use Restrictions
Financial assistance is provided in support of the program objectives. Restrictions on the use of funds depend on the provisions of the specific project agreement. Applicants must meet the guidelines established by DOE or contained in the specific Congressional authorization for a particular program being supported.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Public, quasi-public, private industry, individuals, groups, educational institutions, organizations, and nonprofit organizations may apply including State or local level governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, and institutions in U.S. Territories and possessions may apply. Determinations are made by DOE EM Headquarters or EM Field Offices, or both.
Beneficiary Eligibility
States, affected Indian tribes, regional organizations, (including U.S. Territories) local governments, and the public will benefit.
Credentials/Documentation
Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. Cost will also be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21 for institutions of higher education or as otherwise defined in the financial assistance instrument. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is not applicable. 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. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. A formal proposal by the organization interested in doing the work must be submitted through an appropriate official of the corporate entity, organization, or institution. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110. Financial assistance requests will be reviewed pursuant to the Office of Environmental Management Merit Review System (May 5, 1991) and the DOE Financial Assistance Manual, as amended.
Award Procedure
Award decisions may be made by DOE Headquarters throughout the fiscal year.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
The approximate approval/disapproval time is from 2 months to 1 year.
Appeals
Not Applicable.
Renewals
From 120 to 180 days. Proposals for renewal are subject to review and acceptance by DOE Headquarters, the field, or both.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula.
Matching Requirements: Match requirements will be determined depending upon the award.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Length and time phasing of assistance will vary with the program phase and activity. The maximum term of an award is 5 years. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: lump sum.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Program reports are not applicable. Cash reports are not applicable. At a minimum annual progress reports are required. Frequency of progress reports will be determined at time of award. Expenditure reports will be required. The type and frequency will be determined at time of award. Performance monitoring will be determined at time of award.
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. Costs incurred are subject to audit throughout the contract or grant period and before final close-out. The extent and frequency of audits depend on the size of the contract/grant and the specific contract/grant provisions. 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 that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records
A grantee is expected to maintain auditable records to substantiate the total costs incurred under the grant or cooperative agreement. In addition, if cost sharing is required, the grantee is also expected to maintain auditable records for the cost sharing portion of the award.
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2008: Development and testing of technologies for facilities D&D. Research related to use of an electrochemical process to recover sodium from radioactively contaminated alkaline wastes. Initiated project to test for materials reliability related to materials used for high level waste remediation. Fiscal Year 2009: Continued testing of technologies applicable for D&D of facilities contaminated with radionuclides. Development of technologies for treating tank waste such as use of ceramic membranes for separation of sodium. Continuation of maintaining databases and web tools for waste forecasting and for monitoring data, etc. Fiscal Year 2010: Complete studies on potentially new wasteforms for tank waste. Continue R&D for facility D&D and characterization and remediation of soils and groundwater at EM cleanup sites.
Financial Information
Account Identification
89-0242-0-1-053; 89-0240-0-1-053.
Obligations
(Cooperative Agreements) FY 08 $26,944,500; FY 09 est $12,572,000; FY 10 est $4,500,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
No Data Available.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Not Applicable.
Related Programs
Not Applicable.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Justine Alchowiak, 1000 Independence Ave., SW , Washington, District of Columbia 20585 Email: justine.alchowiak@em.doe.gov Phone: (202) 586-4629.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not Applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Research must be beneficial to the overall accomplishment of the program objectives and consistent with the criteria of the EM Merit Review System (i.e., technically meritorious, qualified principal investigators, adequate facilities for conduct of the work, past experience and performance history).
