Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin

Description

The purpose of this modification to Notice of Funding Opportunity 693JK321NF0008 is as follows:1. To change the overall available amount of funding from $1,815,494.00 to $2,315,494.00. 2. To incorporate a statutory change in the PIPES Act of 2020 (P.L. 116-260) to the program defining the term ‘technical assistance’. 49 U.S.C. § 60130(d)(1) now defines ‘technical assistance’ as “engineering, research, and other scientific analysis of pipeline safety issues, including the promotion of public participation on technical pipeline safety issues.” 3. To incorporate a statutory change in the PIPES Act of 2020 to the program regarding eligible applicants. 49 U.S.C § 60130(a)(1) now specifically includes Indian Tribes in the list of eligible applicants. 4. To incorporate a statutory change in the PIPES Act of 2020 to the program regarding the amount of funding that must be awarded to an eligible applicant. 49 U.S.C. § 60130(c)(2) states “the Secretary shall award $1,000,000 to an eligible applicant through a competitive selection process for the purpose of improving the quality of technical assistance provided to communities or individuals under this section.” 49 U.S.C. § 60130(d)(2) defines ‘eligible applicant’ as a nonprofit entity that—(A) is a public safety advocate; (B) has pipeline safety expertise; (C) is able to provide individuals and communities with technical assistance; and (D) was established with funds designated for the purpose of community service through the implementation of section 3553 of title 18 relating to violations of this chapter.

Who can apply

• Others

Contact

DWAYNE CROSS 202-366-6688 <br/>dwayne.cross@dot.gov
dwayne.cross@dot.gov