[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 25 (Tuesday, February 7, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 7178]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-3022]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Financial Assistance; Industrial Heating Equipment Research
Program
AGENCY: Department of Energy.
ACTION: Notice of Availability of a Federal Assistance Solicitation for
Cooperative Agreement Proposals (FASCAP).
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), pursuant to the DOE
Financial Assistance Rule, 10 CFR 600.9, announces the availability of
a solicitation, FASCAP No. DE-PS02-95CE41122, for the Industrial
Heating Equipment Research Program.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Susan Borthwick, U.S. Department of Energy, Chicago Operations, 9800 S.
Cass Avenue, Argonne, IL 60439, (708) 252-2377.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) plans to
issue a Federal Assistance Solicitation for Cooperative Agreement
Proposals (FASCAP), February 27, 1995, for the Industrial Hearing
Equipment Research Program. The program has the following objectives:
(1) To improve industrial energy use efficiency and productivity in
heating and combustion for process heat by at least 20%; (2) to improve
and increase the use of waste-source fuels; (3) to reduce the national
environmental impacts of industrial wastes that results from less
efficient production and delivery of process heat; and (4) to lower the
industrial production costs and improve the competitive position of
U.S. industry relative to foreign-based industry.
The areas of interest of the Solicitation are centered on four main
targeted areas that economically conserve energy while minimizing or
reducing waste materials. They are (1) optimization of heat transfer to
furnace loads, (2) development of adjustable co-fired combustors/
combustion chambers for converting industrial waste to process heat or
electric power, (3) development of low-cost combustion controls for
improving efficiency of multi-burner boilers and industrial furnaces,
and (4) high temperature (Order of 2000 deg.F) particulate removal
system for application to solid-fueled gas turbines. The work covered
by the Solicitation is expected to be applicable to the industries that
are high consumers of hearing fuel. Applicants must demonstrate that
the proposed technology can economically accomplish more energy
efficient and environmentally acceptable production, that the proposed
technology, if implemented, can result in 20 percent energy efficiency,
and that DOE funding is necessary for development and ultimate
commercialization of the proposed technology.
Each research project will consist of up to three phases: Phase I,
R&D Definition; Phase II, Development; and Phase III, Demonstration
Testing and Commercialization Planning. If one or more of the initial
phases or their subparts has already been performed, the applicant may
propose a project for only the uncompleted phases; however, the
proposal must fully document and demonstrate that the previous phase(s)
have been successfully completed. The estimated DOE funding for GFYs
1995 and 1996 is $725,000. A minimum of 20 percent cost sharing (non-
federal) is required for Phases I and II and 50 percent for phase III
of the project. The resultant agreement will be managed by the DOE,
Chicago Operations Office. The period of performance may vary,
depending on the project, from one to six years. Proposals will be due
by April 17, 1995. If you are interested in receiving the FASCAP,
contact Susan Borthwick at the above address or phone number, or
Dorothy Pitts at (708) 252-2501. All responsible sources may submit a
proposal which will be considered.
The solicitation is subject to the Energy Policy Act, P.L. 102-486,
42 U.S.C. 13525. Section 2306 imposes eligibility requirements on
companies seeking financial assistance under titles XX through XXIII of
the Act. A company shall be eligible to receive financial assistance
under titles XX through XXIII of the Act only if the Secretary finds
that the company's participation in any program under such titles would
be in the economic interest of the United States, as evidenced by
investments in the United States in research, development, and
manufacturing (including, for example, the manufacture of major
components or subassemblies in the United States); significant
contributions of employment in the United States; an agreement with
respect to any technology arising from assistance provided under this
section to promote the manufacture within the United States of products
resulting from that technology (taking into account the goals of
promoting the competitiveness of United States industry), and to
procure parts and materials from competitive suppliers.
Issued in Chicago, Illinois on January 27, 1995.
Timothy S. Crawford,
Assistant Manager for Human Resources and Administration.
[FR Doc. 95-3022 Filed 2-6-94; 8:45 am]
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