Great Ships Initiative

 

The Great Waters Research Collaborative (GWRC) is a collaboration whose objective is to end the problem of ship-mediated invasive species in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System. The near term objective is to significantly accelerate research, development and implementation of ballast water treatment system for ships that operate in the Great Lakes.

Active 20.818 Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation B - Project Grants; Z - Salaries and Expenses Fiscal Year 2016 Continuation of efforts from 2015 plus shipboard certification tests of 2 ballast water management system. Continuation of efforts from 2015 plus shipboard certification tests of 2 ballast water management system.
Fiscal Year 2019 Conducted bench-scale testing of 2 promising fresh water ballast water treatments.
Fiscal Year 2022 Funds have been used to further the current efforts that address the curtailment of aquatic invasive species within the Great Lakes as associated with ballast water operations and other aquatic invasive species issues associated with commercial shipping.
Fiscal Year 2023 Several multi-year research projects were completed: Assessing effectiveness of potential emerging or alternative viability assessment methods for BWMS biological efficacy evaluation; Determining effectiveness of assessment methods for evaluating the mortality and/or viability of eggs and resting stages of organisms exposed to ballast water treatment; Determining if there is a method that can be used to accurately assess the environmental acceptability of treated and neutralized ballast water upon discharge, and; Determine whether environmental monitoring sensors exist that are accurate, are capable of measuring parameters of interest to commercial vessels (followed by piloting them in port conditions). Defense Authorizations Act of 2011, 31 U.S.C. 1535(a) (3)
The Great Waters Research Collaborative (GWRC) is a collaboration whose objective is to end the problem of ship-mediated invasive species in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System. The near term objective is to significantly accelerate research, development and implementation of ballast water treatment system for ships that operate in the Great Lakes. Applicants must have the following capabilities and resources: A current EPA-approved Quality Management Plan (QMP). The facilities and equipment for conducting biological analyses to determine concentrations of living organisms in three size-classes (less than 10 microns, between 10 and 50 microns, greater than 50 microns) at the levels of the proposed USCG discharge standard. A mix of personnel available for engineering support and for conducting biological analyses according to standard protocols. The ability to write and follow a rigorous quality assurance plan that maximizes the production of credible results. Eligible beneficiaries include those entities defined in OMB A-102 and OMB Circular A-122. Applications must be submitted with a Statement of Work and estimated budget costs. These costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular 2 CFR 200. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. The funding is available for one year after the date of award of individual tasks. The funds must be spent within one year. MARAD will solicit a request for applications in grants.gov; applicants will submit applications through grants.gov. Evaluation of applications by program office, selected applications awarded by the Grants Specialist in the Office of Acquisition within 30-60 days. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines From 30 to 60 days. Not applicable. Not applicable. Applicants must be able to provide scientific and technical expertise and services for biological research activities. The funding for this project will be used to further the current efforts that address the curtailment of aquatic invasive species within the Great Lakes as associated with ballast water operations and other aquatic invasive species issues associated with commercial shipping. Not applicable. Not applicable. Record keeping requirements are in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Cooperative Agreement. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. The funding is available for one year after the date of award of individual tasks. The funds must be spent within one year. Funds are disbursed on a monthly basis by submission of SF-270 invoices. None/Not specified. Carolyn Junneman
1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
Washington, DC 20590 US
carolyn.junneman@dot.gov
Phone: (202) 366-1920 69-1750-1-2-121 (Salaries and Expenses) FY 22$7,000,000.00; FY 23 est $5,000,000.00; FY 24 est $5,000,000.00; FY 21$8,000,000.00; FY 20$5,500,000.00; FY 19$800,000.00; FY 18$660,000.00; FY 16$0.00; FY 17 est $0.00; - Beyond years estimates are not available. Future funding is subject to availability of funds. N/A Not applicable. Fiscal Year 2016 Land-based testing of at least 1technology, 8 bench scale tests, at least 2 shipboard certification tests of technologies Refinement of sampling/analyses methods Major facility upgrade Land-based testing of at least 1technology, 8 bench scale tests, at least 2 shipboard certification tests of technologies, Refinement of sampling/analyses methods, and Major facility upgrade.
Fiscal Year 2019 The funding for this project will be used to further the current efforts that address the curtailment of aquatic invasive species within the Great Lakes as associated with ballast water operations and other aquatic invasive species issues associated with commercial shipping.
Fiscal Year 2022 The funding for this project will be used to further the current efforts that address the curtailment of aquatic invasive species within the Great Lakes as associated with ballast water operations and other aquatic invasive species issues associated with commercial shipping.
Fiscal Year 2023 Several multi-year research projects were completed: Assessing effectiveness of potential emerging or alternative viability assessment methods for BWMS biological efficacy evaluation; Determining effectiveness of assessment methods for evaluating the mortality and/or viability of eggs and resting stages of organisms exposed to ballast water treatment; Determining if there is a method that can be used to accurately assess the environmental acceptability of treated and neutralized ballast water upon discharge, and; Determine whether environmental monitoring sensors exist that are accurate, are capable of measuring parameters of interest to commercial vessels (followed by piloting them in port conditions).