Alaska Coastal Marine Institute

 

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) provides major economic and energy benefits on a national and local level to the taxpayers, States and the Native American community. The BOEM oversees the exploration and development of oil, natural gas and other minerals and renewable energy alternatives on the Nations outer continental shelf. BOEM continues to look for better ways to serve the American people and to ensure that the Nation receives the best value for its resources now and into the future. The program not only supports decisions made within the Department of the Interior, but also provides coastal States and local governments with the information necessary to ensure that all stages of offshore energy and mineral activities are conducted in a manner to protect both the human and natural environments. Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) Section 1346 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. OCSLA Section 1345 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. The purpose of the Alaska Coastal Marine Institute (CMI) program is to use highly qualified scientific expertise at local levels to collect and disseminate environmental information needed for OCS oil and gas and marine minerals decisions; address local and regional OCS-related environmental and resource issues of mutual interest; and strengthen the BOEM-State partnership in addressing OCS oil and gas and marine minerals information needs.

Active 15.421 The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation, and Enforcement, Department of The Interior B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2016 No Current Data Available. The Alaska CMI has 60 completed /ongoing funded studies since its inception in 1993 totalling approximately $20.5 million. All CMI funded projects require a one-to-one cost share with non- federal partners. Cost sharing ensures stakeholders are participating in the CMI research program. The following list of cost share partners demonstrates the breadth of support for CMI-funded programs: Alaska Department of Fish and Game; Alaska SeaLife Center; Arctic Supercomputing Center, UAF; Center for Global Change, UAF; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Geophysical Institute, UAF ;Institute of Northern Engineering, UAF; International Arctic Research Center, UAF; JAMSTEC ; Naval Research Laboratory; North Slope Borough; Oregon State University; Pacific Gyre; PenAir; School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, UAF; Shell Alaska; and Teck Alaska. In addition to the completion of Annual Reports, peer review journal articles and reports have been completed. During the last two years, there have been student awards issued independently. Both the students and professors who receive CMI funding present their findings on an annual basis. Over the last several years this has occurred in coordination with the Alaska Marine Science Symposium.
Fiscal Year 2017 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2018 The Alaska CMI has 98 completed /ongoing funded studies since its inception in 1993, totaling approximately $20 million of projects. All CMI funded projects require a one-to-one cost share with non- federal partners. Cost sharing ensures stakeholders are participating in the CMI research program. The following list of cost share partners demonstrates the breadth of support for CMI-funded programs: Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation; Alaska SeaLife Center; the Arctic University of Norway; College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, UAF; International Arctic Research Center, UAF; Rasmuson Library, UAF; Bigelow Laboratories; North Slope Borough; Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustees Council; Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council; Pacific Gyre; Naidu Consulting; The Anchorage Museum; Oil Spill Response Institute; and the Wildlife Conservation Society. In addition to the completion of Annual Reports, peer review journal articles and reports have been completed. During the last two years, there have been student awards issued independently. Both the students and professors who receive CMI funding present their findings on an annual basis. Over the last several years, this has occurred in coordination with the Alaska Marine Science Symposium.
Fiscal Year 2019 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2020 CMI Program Accomplishments FY2020 – FY 2021 The Alaska CMI has 120 completed /ongoing funded studies since its inception in 1993, totaling approximately $22 million.
Fiscal Year 2021 CMI Program Accomplishments FY2020 – FY 2021 The Alaska CMI has 120 completed /ongoing funded studies since its inception in 1993, totaling approximately $22 million. All CMI funded projects require a one-to-one cost share with non- federal partners. Cost sharing ensures stakeholders are participating in the CMI research program. The following list of cost share partners demonstrates the breadth of support for CMI-funded programs: Alaska Department of Fish and Game; Alaska SeaLife Center; College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, UAF; International Arctic Research Center, ConocoPhillips; Bigelow Laboratories; University of Hawaii; University of New Orleans; North Slope Borough; Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustees Council; Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council; Pacific Gyre; Monterey Bay Aquarium; Oil Spill Response Institute; and the Wildlife Conservation Society. In addition to the completion of Annual Reports, peer review journal articles and reports have been completed. During the last two years, there have been student awards issued independently. Both the students and professors who receive CMI funding present their findings on an annual basis. Over the last several years, this has occurred in coordination with the Alaska Marine Science Symposium.
Fiscal Year 2022 • Satellite ocean color remote sensing of water mass dynamics in Cook Inlet • From Beaufort to Bering Seas: Analyzing Relationships of Communication and Risk-sharing in Anticipation of Increased Hydrocarbon Traffic off Alaska’s Northern Coasts.
Fiscal Year 2023 Invitation for proposals will be subject to availability of funds. 43 U.S.C. 1345 (e); 43 U.S.C. 1346 Section 20. University of Alaska may make application for support by a named principal investigator. Non-UA scientists may participate in collaboration with a UA principal investigator. Research scientists, Federal, State and local decision-makers, Native American Organizations, and the general public will ultimately benefit from the program. Evidence of the applicant's qualifications for performance of the proposed research including past professional publications, resumes, and lists of past projects must be provided. Preapplication coordination is required. Limited discussions regarding funding availability and program interest are permitted. Environmental Impact Statements are not required for these projects. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Letters of intent responding to particular information needs/areas will be requested. From these, selected full proposals will be invited for mission-relevant research likely to provide needed information for OCS oil and gas resource management decisions. Proposals must include a full statement of work, estimated budget, and resumes. Applicants shall post their applications on Grants.gov. The standard SF-424 application forms required by 2 CFR Part 215.12, and the Financial Assistance Interior Regulation at 2 CFR 1402 must be used. Awards are made based on a competitive peer review of proposals by a panel consisting of government scientists and research managers, and external reviewers, as appropriate. Criteria for judging proposals include mission relevance, technical merit, and the quality and appropriateness of the personnel including past performance and publication record, project management, logistics plan, safety management, permits, and interagency coordination, budget/matching funds, and where appropriate, minimization of impacts. Notification of an award is issued. It is anticipated that four applications will be received, and three awards will be granted in FY 2021. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines From 180 to 270 days. Not applicable. Not applicable. Panels of BOEM and non-BOEM scientists (government, public, and private sector as appropriate), review and evaluate proposals. Criteria for judging proposals include mission relevance, technical merit, and the quality and appropriateness of the personnel including past performance and publication record, project management, logistics plan, safety management, permits, and interagency coordination, budget/matching funds, and where appropriate, minimization of impacts. The Environmental Studies Program allocates up to $1,000,000 per year for cooperative research through the AK CMI program, subject to the availability of funds. The University of Alaska (AK) invites proposals that are reviewed by a Technical Steering Committee including the University, State of Alaska, and BOEM to fund individual awards. Applications must be for scientific research projects, which are within the BOEM's area of responsibility. The majority of funds are used to support research that will enhance understanding of long-term effects of oil and gas, marine minerals, and renewable energy projects. Funds can also be used for attendance at national conferences for the dissemination of project results. Funds are not normally used for capitalization. Not applicable. Not applicable. All records must be maintained for 3 years after submission of the final financial report. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching is voluntary. Recipients share costs on a one-dollar-for-one-dollar contribution across the program. In any fiscal year, the collective CMI match commitment must equal or exceed BOEM contributions. On rare occasions exceptions may be considered.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Cooperative agreements will normally be awarded for 1 to 5 years, with funding awarded incrementally as availability of funds, with approximately 15 percent to be provided in the final year of performance. Panels of BOEM and non-BOEM scientists (government, public, and private sector as appropriate), review and evaluate proposals. Criteria for judging proposals include mission relevance, technical merit, and the quality and appropriateness of the personnel including past performance and publication record, project management, logistics plan, safety management, permits, and interagency coordination, budget/matching funds, and where appropriate, minimization of impacts. Eric Taylor, Telephone: 907-334-5281; Fax 907-334-5345; Email address: eric.taylor@boem.gov Rodney Cluck
Division of Environmental Sciences, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, 45600 Woodland Road, VAE-AMD
Sterling, VA 20166
Herndon, VA 20170 US
rodney.cluck@boem.gov
Phone: (703) 787-1087
Fax: (703) 787-1053 http://www.boem.gov 14-1917-0-1-302 (Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$350,000.00; FY 23 est $20,000.00; FY 24 Estimate Not Available FY 21$691,230.00; - Range is $45,000 to $399,000; Average $186,000. The Environmental Studies Program is described in 30 CFR Chapter II Subchapter B Subpart M Studies. Final Reports are available online in the BOEM Environmental Studies Program Information System (ESPIS) at: http://www.boem.gov/Environmental-Studies-EnvData/. Fiscal Year 2016 No Current Data Available. Measuring Wave Forces along Alaska’s Coastal Sea Ice.
Fiscal Year 2017 Identifying Sources of Organic Matter to Benthic Organisms in the Beaufort and Chukchi Outer Continental Shelves.
Fiscal Year 2018 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2019 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2020 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2021 • Delineating species and stock boundaries in the Arctic-Bering cisco species pair • Understanding the spatial dynamics and movements of Pacific halibut in the Northern Bering Sea • Biological effects of Cook Inlet crude oil degradation products and suspect screening of oxidized PAHs Harnessing the power of eDNA as a real-time assessment tool of nearshore Arctic marine communities
Fiscal Year 2022 Following projects: • Satellite ocean color remote sensing of water mass dynamics in Cook Inlet • From Beaufort to Bering Seas: Analyzing Relationships of Communication and Risk-sharing in Anticipation of Increased Hydrocarbon Traffic off Alaska’s Northern Coasts.
Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Fiscal Year Projection: Invitation for proposals will be subject to availability of funds.