96-3188. Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center; Notice of Non-Competitive Financial Assistance Award

[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 30 (Tuesday, February 13, 1996)]
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[FR Doc No: 96-3188]



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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center; Notice of Non-Competitive 
Financial Assistance Award

AGENCY: Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Determination of Non-Competitive award of a Cooperative 
Agreement with the Electric Power Research Institute.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Pittsburgh Energy 
Technology Center (PETC) announces that pursuant to 10 CFR 
600.7(b)(2)(i), criteria (D), it intends to award a Cooperative 
Agreement to the Electric Power Research Institute for ``DOE/EPRI 
Cooperation on Indian Greenhouse Gas Pollution Prevention Project''. 
The Electric Power Research Institute has been determined to be a 
unique organization with unique qualifications in accordance with 10 
CFR 600.7(b)(2)(i), criteria (D) and a competitive solicitation would 
be inappropriate.

ADDRESSES: U. S. Department of Energy, Pittsburgh Energy Technology 
Center, Acquisition and Assistance Division, P.O. Box 10940, MS 921-
118, Pittsburgh, PA 15236-0940.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William R. Mundorf, Contract 
Specialist, 412/892-4483.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Cooperative Agreement No.

DE-FC22-96PC9

Title of Effort:

DOE/EPRI Cooperation on Indian Greenhouse Gas Pollution Prevention 
Project

Awardee

Electric Power Research Institute

Term of Assistance Award

Five (5) Years

Cost of Assistance Effort

The total estimated project value is $2,300,000.

Objective

    The objectives of this project are to: (1) Reduce carbon dioxide 
emissions per kilowatt-hour generated in existing Indian coal-fired 
power plants, and (2) encourage Indian sugar mills to use of biomass 
fuels, rather than fossil fuels, year round in higher efficiency 
cogeneration plants. The effort will require extensive training, plant 
efficiency studies, and technology transfer.
Richard D. Rogus,
Contracting Officer.
[FR Doc. 96-3188 Filed 2-12-96; 8:45 am]
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