[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 82 (Friday, April 28, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20984-20985]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-10516]



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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Chicago Operations Office, Federal Assistance Solicitation for 
Cooperative Agreement Proposals

AGENCY: U.S. Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of availability of a Federal assistance solicitation for 
cooperative agreement proposals.

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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-SC02-95CE41122. for the Industrial Heating 
Equipment Research Program. This notice supersedes Federal Register 
Publication dated February 7, 1995, (60 FR 7178).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Anderson, U.S. Department of 
Energy, Chicago Operations Office, 9800 South Cass Avenue, Argonne, IL 
60439, (708) 252-2844.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) plans to 
issue a Federal Assistance Solicitation for Cooperative Agreement 
Proposals (FASCAP), April 21, 1995 for the Industrial Heating 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 degrees F) particulate removal 
system for application to solid-fueled gas turbines. The Solicitation 
will apply to any or all of the DOE Industries of the Future, which are 
high consumers of heating fuel. These industries presently include 
petroleum, chemicals, pulp/paper, aluminum, glass and steel. Initial 
funding will favor proposals that apply to the glass industry, and to 
more than one of the [[Page 20985]] Industries of the Future. Broader 
coverage, which includes glass, is most desirable. 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 project will consist of up to three phases: Phase I, R&D 
Definition; Phase II, Development; and Phase II, Demonstration Testing 
and Commercialization Planning. If any of the Phase I work has already 
been performed, the applicant may propose a project for only the 
uncompleted Phase I work and the remaining Phases; however, the 
proposal must fully document and demonstrate that the previous work has 
been successfully completed. The estimated DOE funding for Phase I is 
$725,000 (to be spent in GFYs 1995 and 1996). A minimum of 20 percent 
cost sharing (non-federal) is required for Phase I. Cost sharing for 
Phase II and Phase III will be in accordance with the Energy Policy Act 
(EPACT), P.L. 102-486, 42 U.S.C. 13525. 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 June 1, 1995. If you are interested in 
receiving the FASCAP, contact Cynthia Anderson at the above address or 
(708) 252-2844. 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 evidence 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 April 12, 1995.
Timothy S. Crawford,
Assistant Manager for Human Resources and Administration.
[FR Doc. 95-10516 Filed 4-27-95; 8:45 am]
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