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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

 

Financial Assistance Award to State of Kentucky

AGENCY: U.S. Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of non-competitive financial assistance with the State 
of Kentucky.

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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 (C), and in support of the Metairie Site Office 
(MSO), it intends to make a Non-Competitive Financial Assistance Award 
to the State of Kentucky.

SCOPE: The Department of Energy has determined that the relative 
complexity of the oil and gas regulations in the State of Kentucky are 
not thoroughly understood by all local operators. It is assumed that a 
clearer, simpler guidance document could help these operators comply 
with environmental regulations more cost effectively.
    In accordance with 10 CFR 600, 7(b)(2)(i) criteria (C), a 
noncompetitive Financial Assistance Award to the State of Kentucky, 
Division of Oil and Gas has been justified. This effort must be 
completed with the validation of the State agencies responsible for the 
regulations summarized in the desired guidance document. The Department 
of Energy believes that no other organization can guarantee this 
required outcome other than the relevant State offices themselves. The 
effort is therefore considered suitable for noncompetitive financial 
assistance and would not be eligible for financial assistance under a 
competitive solicitation.
    Department of Energy funding for this research is estimated to be 
approximately $75,000 for the 12 month duration of the project. These 
funds shall be used to pay for the reasonable cost of staff, 
consultants, experts, travel, administrative support personnel, 
printing and mailing.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
U.S. Department of Energy, Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center, 
Acquisition and Assistance Division, P.O. Box 10940, MS 921-118, 
Pittsburgh, PA 15236-0940, Attn: John R. Owen, Contract Specialist, 
Telephone: (412) 892-4879.

    Issued in Washington, DC on February 15, 1994.
Debra E. Ball,
Chief, Administrative Support Group, Acquisition and Assistance 
Division.
[FR Doc. 94-4630 Filed 2-28-94; 8:45 am]
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