OpportunityTitle: Fiscal Year 14 Environmental Studies Program
Description: The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) manages the exploration and development of the nation&apos;s offshore resources. The BOEM seeks to balance economic development, energy independence, and environmental protection through oil and gas leases, renewable energy development and environmental reviews and studies. This Program Announcement describes specific projects that may be awarded to the universities or eligible groups identified for each project. 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: 1.Testing and Assessment of the Effects of an Oil Spill on Coastal Archaeological Sites (University of Louisiana-Lafayette) Gulf Coast CESU 2.Coral Reef Ocean Acidification Sentinel Site in the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary: Data Collection and Analysis (Texas A&amp;M University - College Station) &#191; CESU. No other proposals are requested at this time, although additional opportunities may be announced in the future. Awards will be cooperative agreements (with the exception of tasks performed by Federal). This involves substantial involvement by BOEM scientists in various aspects of study development and/or study conduct.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Dominique.Bruce@bsee.gov
GrantorContactText: Dominique Bruce, 703-787-1342 &lt;br/&gt;Dominique.Bruce@bsee.gov &lt;br/&gt;