[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 163 (Wednesday, August 24, 1994)] [Unknown Section] [Page 0] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 94-20821] [[Page Unknown]] [Federal Register: August 24, 1994] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Financial Assistance Award: University of Virginia AGENCY: Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of Intent. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Department of Energy (DOE) announces that pursuant to 10 CFR 600.6(a)(2), it is making a discretionary financial assistance award based on acceptance of an unsolicited application meeting the criteria of 10 CFR 600.14(e)(1) to the University of Virginia under Grant Number DE-FG01-94CE15593. The proposed grant will provide funding in the estimated amount of $96,562 to Dr. Glenn Stoner of the University of Virginia, School of Engineering and Applied Science, to further develop his ``Method of Making Non-toxic Corrosion Resistant Coatings for Aluminum and its Alloys'', which is a method of using non- toxic materials to replace toxic chromium salts in improving corrosion resistance of aluminum surfaces. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Energy has determined in accordance with 10 CFR 600.14(f) that the application submitted by Dr. Glenn Stoner of the University of Virginia is meritorious based on the general evaluation required by 10 600.14(d) and that the proposed project represents a unique technology which has a marginial possibility of allowing for future reductions in the Nation's energy consumption. However, there are other considerations. The U.S. aluminum industry would be freed from the use of chromium, a strategic material and in the long run, the high cost of treating chromium induced cancers would be reduced as a source of carcinogenic chromium is removed from our environment. The invention will develop the non-chromate conversion coating to a sufficient level of performance to demonstrate it as a practical replacement for chromate coatings in the aluminum metal finishing industry. A product specification document will be produced, in cooperation with Reynolds Metals, which will provide an objective comparison between this new coating and the standard practice chromate costing. The proposed project is not eligible for financial aassistance under a recent, current or planned solicitation because the program, the Energy-Related Invention Program (ERIP), has been structured since its beginning in 1975 to operate without competitive solicitations because the authorizing legislation directs ERIP to provide support for worthy ideas submitted by the public. The program has never issued and has no plans to issue a competitive solicitation. FOR FUTHER INFORMATION, COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS CONTACT: U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Placement and Administration, ATTN: Lisa Tillman, HR-531.23, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585. The anticipated term of the grant is for twenty-four (24) months from the date of the award. This grant will not be awarded for at least 14 days after publication of this notice to allow for public comment. Issued in Washington, DC, on August 17, 1994. Richard G. Lewis, Contracting Officer, Office of Placement and Administration. [FR Doc. 94-20821 Filed 8-23-94; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P