Offshore Minerals Management Environmental Studies Program

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	Federal Grant Title:	Offshore Minerals Management Environmental Studies Program
	CFDA Number:	15.423
	CFDA Description:	Minerals Management Service (MMS) Environmental Studies Program (ESP)
	Federal Agency Name:	Minerals Management Service
	Category of Funding Activity:	Natural Resources
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	MMS08HQPA0003
	Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	Jan 11, 2008
	Creation Date:	Jan 16, 2008
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jan 29, 2008
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Information not provided
	Archive Date:	Aug 30, 2008
	Expected Number of Awards:	4
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$1,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$1,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$0
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Information not provided
Grant Description: The Environmental Studies Program (ESP) of the Minerals Management Service (MMS) is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity to conduct research in topics that meet the goals of the Minerals Management Service Offshore Minerals Management Program. The Offshore Minerals Management program oversees the exploration and development of oil, natural gas and other minerals and renewable energy alternatives on the nations outer continental shelf. Section 1346 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) mandates the conduct of environmental and socioeconomic studies needed for the assessment and management of environmental impacts on the human, marine, and coastal environments which may be affected by oil and gas or other mineral development. Section 1345 of the OCSLA authorizes the use of cooperative agreements with affected States to meet the requirements of OCSLA, including sharing of information, joint utilization of available expertise, formation of joint monitoring arrangements to carry out applicable Federal and State laws, regulations, and stipulations relevant to outer continental shelf operations both onshore and offshore.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: Location of Program Announcement
http://apply.grants.gov/opportunities/instructions/oppMMS08HQPA0003-cfda15.423-instructions.doc
Grant Announcement Contact: OLIVIA ADRIAN
CONTRACTING OFFICER
Phone 703-787-1151 olivia.adrian@mms.gov olivia.adrian@mms.gov
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