[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 185 (Monday, September 26, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-23745]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
 

Financial Assistance Award: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and 
State University

AGENCY: Department of Energy, Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center.

ACTION: Notice of intent.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Energy (DOE), Pittsburgh Energy Technology 
Center, announces that pursuant to 10 CFR 600.14 (e) and (f) it intends 
to make a Non-Competitive Financial Assistance Award (Grant) to 
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University based on an 
Unsolicited Proposal submitted to DOE by the University.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
U.S. Department of Energy, Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center, 
Acquisition and Assistance Center, P.O. Box 10940, MS 921-118, 
Pittsburgh, PA 15236, Attn.: William R. Mundorf, Telephone: (412) 892-
4483, Comments or inquiries should be submitted within 14 days of the 
date of this announcement.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State 
University (VPI) has proposed to DOE to cost share, by approximately 
20%, a program to assist the U.S. coal industry to improve its 
efficiency in producing lower sulfur coals. VPI will be the lead 
organization of the Appalachian Clean Coal Technology Consortium 
(ACCTC). ACCTC involves three universities (VPI, West Virginia 
University and the University of Kentucky) as charter members, and five 
coal companies, an A&E firm and an equipment company as affiliate 
members. The objectives of the consortium are (1) to increase the 
production of lower sulfur coals, (2) to enhance the competitiveness of 
U.S. coals in the international market, (3) to create high-tech jobs in 
the economically-depressed areas of Appalachia, (4) to reduce the 
nation's dependency of foreign energy supplies, (5) to produce coals 
from refuse ponds in useable forms, and (6) to minimize the impact of 
coal burning on the environment. Cooperative relationships with coal 
companies, equipment manufacturers, and A&E firms are planned to assist 
in achieving the objectives. The work will entail (1) development of 
new advanced coal cleaning technologies, (2) improvement of the 
efficiency of existing coal cleaning technologies, (3) information 
exchange, and (4) train personnel/work force for industry.
    In accordance with 10 CFR 600.14 (e) and (f), acceptance of an 
Unsolicited Proposal from VPI has been justified. DOE support of the 
ACCTC activities would provide a unique and innovative method of 
enhancement of the competitiveness of U.S. coals that would otherwise 
be unavailable. This effort is therefore considered suitable for 
noncompetitive financial assistance and would not be eligible for 
financial assistance under a solicitation.
    DOE funding for this research is estimated to be approximately 
$250,000 for a 12 month period of performance. These funds shall be 
used to pay for the reasonable cost of research staff and support 
personnel necessary for the overall project.

    Issued in Washington, DC on September 12, 1994.
Richard D. Rogus,
Contracting Officer.
[FR Doc. 94-23745 Filed 9-23-94; 8:45 am]
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