[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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