Louisiana State University (LSU) Coastal Marine Institute (CMI)

 

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 American Indian 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.

Active 15.422 The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation, and Enforcement, Department of The Interior B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2016 No current data available. No current data available
Fiscal Year 2017 No current data available.
Fiscal Year 2018 No current data available
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.
Fiscal Year 2020 Not available, this Program is not funded this fiscal year
Fiscal Year 2021 Not available, this Program is not funded this fiscal year
Fiscal Year 2023 This Program is estimated to have no funding this fiscal year Public Lands Corps Act (PLCA), 16 U.S.C. 1723(c)(1)
43 U.S.C. 1345 (e); 43 U.S.C. 1346 To apply for a research award, the recipient is asked to provide the name of the Principal Investigator. If an applicant other than LSU wants to apply, they must do so in collaboration with an LSU research scientist. 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. This program coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles. 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 as specified in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). NOFOs will be posted on https://www.grants.gov/ Grants.gov. and enroll in a new database GrantSolutions https://home.grantsolutions.gov/home/. Use the standard SF-424 application forms. Awards are made on the basis of 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. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines From 180 to 270 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 Opportunities (NOFO). 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 $1,000,000 annually for cooperative research via LSU. Applications must be for scientific research projects which are within the BOEM 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 alternate energy development projects. Funds can also be used for attendance at national conferences for the dissemination of project results. Funds are not normally used for capitalization. Performance Reports: Applicable. Quarterly progress reports and an annual report on the progress of the project funded under the cooperative agreement and presentations at a publicly held meeting as directed by BOEM are required. A draft final, proof copy, and final report; draft and final technical summary; articles based on the research published in journals; and presentation slides are required for each award. Dissemination of the research results conducted under the LSU CMI at professional society meetings and symposia is encouraged. Cash reports are not applicable. Annual and financial reports using the Federal Financial Report SF-425 are required. Performance monitoring is 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. Matching Requirements: 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. Information not available. Melanie Damour The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) melanie.damour@boem 504-736-2783 Eric Turner
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE)
45600 Woodlawn Road, HE 2126
Sterling, VA 20166 US
eric.turner@bsee.gov
Phone: 703-787-1630 http://www.boem.gov 14-1917-0-1-302 (Cooperative Agreements) FY 22 FY 23 Estimate Not Available FY 24 Estimate Not Available FY 20$0.00; FY 21 est $0.00; FY 19$50,000.00; FY 18$50,000.00; - Range is $100,000 to $650,000; Average $300,000. 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. Mass Wasting Processes and Products of the Mississippi Delta Front: Data Synthesis and Observation.
Fiscal Year 2017 Economic and Geomorphic Comparison of OCS Sand vs. Nearshore Sand for Coastal Restoration Projects.
Fiscal Year 2018 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2019 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2020 Not Applicable.
Fiscal Year 2021 Not Applicable
Fiscal Year 2023 The purpose of the Louisiana State University (LSU) 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.