Alaska Native Science and Engineering

 

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) program provides major economic and energy benefits on a national and local level to the taxpayers and states. The Agency oversees the exploration and development of oil, natural gas and other materials and renewable energy alternatives on the Nation's outer continental shelf. BSEE continues to look for better ways to serve the American people and to ensure that the Nation receives the best oversight and regulation of National resource development 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. Through this cooperative agreement, training and learning opportunities will be provided to young people in order to develop the next generation of lifelong conservation stewards and protect, restore, and enhance Americas Great Outdoors. Specifically, this cooperative agreement will give young people the opportunity to learn about the importance of the BSEE mission to promote safety, protect the environment and conserve resources offshore through vigorous regulatory oversight and enforcement while exploring future career options with BSEE. The Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) are designated as tax exempt under the IRS for Institutions of Higher Education. ANSEP moves Native American and Alaskan Native students into science, technology, engineering and mathematics degree programs, and fosters a stronger Indigenous American representation within the science workforce of BSEE. Established in 1995, ANSEP has evolved into a longitudinal education model that provides a continuous string of components beginning with students in sixth grade and continuing on through high school, into science and engineering undergraduate and graduate degree programs through PhD. ANSEP has received numerous recognitions for successfully preparing students for professional science and engineering careers including the U.S. Department of Energys Minorities in Energy Initiative, the U.S. Department of the Interior Partners in Conservation Award, and the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation, Harvard University-Top 25 Innovations in Government. ANSEP, through this cooperative agreement, provides an opportunity to further engage Alaskas Native professionals, and develop the future scientific and engineering employment pool required to support the BSEE mission. The overall objective is to expand the professional science employment preparedness of ANSEP students and to develop a more diversified pool of highly educated professionals with the BSEE workforce to reflect the rich diversity of the Nation.

Active 15.442 Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Department of The Interior B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2019 BSEE Alaska OCS Regional office has hired 5 interns since 2016 to the spring of 2019. All interns have moved on to higher positions elsewhere based on their experiences gained at BSEE. The Alaska Region is currently waiting for the 2019 – 2020 UAA ANSEP academic year to begin to re-advertise and hire 2 more interns through 2020. BSEE Alaska region considers the program successful, as we are able to expose a number of students to Federal and agency employment opportunities. BSEE did advertise and receive applicants for the 2020 fiscal year however the program was cancelled due the COVID-19 pandemic as the student interns would need supervision and the agency mandate was to social distance and mandatory telework till the situation resolved itself. Management felt an internship program was unfeasible until things normalize. BSEE requests a hold on the funds until we can resume regular operations.
Fiscal Year 2020 No information available. This Program is not funded this fiscal year
Fiscal Year 2021 No information available. This Program is not funded this fiscal year
Fiscal Year 2022 No information estimated this Program is not funded this fiscal year
Fiscal Year 2023 Anticipate continuation of award and award new Program. Public Lands Corps Act (PLCA), 16 U.S.C. 1723(c)(1)
Documentation that ANSEP is a “qualified youth or conservation corp” pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 1722(10). Documentation that ANSEP is able to provide eligible youth participants pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 1723(b). None. Research scientists, Federal, State and local decision-makers, the youth participants, BSEE, and the general public will ultimately benefit from the program. Documentation that ANSEP is a "qualified youth or conservation corp" pursuant to 16 U.S.C. ? 1722(10). Documentation that ANSEP is able to provide eligible youth participants pursuant to 16 U.S.C. ? 1723(b). Preapplication coordination is required. Limited discussions regarding funding availability and program interest are permitted. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards apply to this program. Proposals must include a full statement of work, estimated budget, and resumes. Applicants shall post their applications on Grants.gov www.grants.gov. database and enroll in a new database GrantSolutions https://home.grantsolutions.gov/home/ as specified in the Notice of Funding Opportunity. Use the standard SF-424 application forms. All youth participants must be between the ages of 16 and 25 and satisfy the criteria specified in section 12591(b) of title 42, as required by 16 U.S.C. ? 1723(b). Youth participant selection will be made on the basis of; participation in ANSEP, enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an engineering degree or certificate program at a qualifying educational institution, be in good academic standing (at least a 2.0 GPA), and enrolled in or have completed at least one engineering course. It is anticipated that two applications will be received and up to two applicants will be selected in FY 2016 through FY 20223 Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines From 30 to 60 days. Not applicable. Projects that were approved and funded during the previous fiscal year may be submitted as renewals for subsequent years unless otherwise stated in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Applicants will be evaluated by a panel of BSEE Regional leadership and management to ensure compliance with minimum position requirements. Criteria for judging applicants include BSEE mission needs, applicant's academic merit, and communication skills. Additional evaluation criteria maybe posted in a specific Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) on Grants.gov. Recipient of the assistance is the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP), and the assistance must be used to provide work and training opportunities to young people between the ages of 16 and 25 working on appropriate conservation projects associated with oil and gas, renewable energy and marine mineral development on the Alaskan outer continental shelf within the BSEE area of responsibility. The majority of funds will be used to support conservation projects that will enhance the understanding of exploration and production techniques to enhance safe operations and oil-spill prevention and cleanup from oil and gas, and marine minerals. The young participants will receive classroom and on-the-job training in oil and gas operational safety and environmental conservation requirements through selected training seminars, meetings, or other organizational activities. The purpose of the training will be to provide experience in the practical application of basic petroleum engineering principles, techniques, and concepts. Funds will not be 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. Cost sharing of 1:1 is encouraged; services in kind are encouraged.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Cooperative agreements will normally be awarded for 1 to 5 years, with funding awarded as a lump sum, or added as funds become available. Limited discussions regarding funding availability and program interest are permitted. Jack Lorrigan, 3801 Centerpoint Drive, Suite 400, AE 500, Anchorage, Alaska 99503, jack.lorrigan@bsee.gov , 907-334-5357 Eric Turner
45600 Woodlawn Road, HE 2126
Sterling, VA 20166 US
eric.turner@bsee.gov
Phone: 703-787-1630 http://www.bsee.gov/ 14-1700-0-1-302 (Cooperative Agreements) FY 21$0.00; FY 22 est $0.00; FY 23 est $100,000.00; FY 20$0.00; FY 18$50,000.00; FY 19 est $50,000.00; FY 17$50,000.00; FY 16$50,000.00; - Range is $50,000 to $250,000; Average $300,000 16 U.S.C. 1721 et seq; 43 U.S.C. 1331(a); 43 U.S.C. 1345(e); 43 U.S.C. 1346 Sec 20; 209 DM 7; 219 DM 1 The Offshore Regulatory Programs are described in 30 CFR 250, Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf. Final reports are available online in the BSEE website at: http://www.bsee.gov Fiscal Year 2023 The majority of funds will be used to support conservation projects that will enhance the understanding of exploration and production techniques to enhance safe operations and oil-spill prevention and cleanup from oil and gas, and marine minerals.