Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

Description

The Environmental Studies Program (ESP) of the Minerals Management Service (MMS) is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity to Louisiana State University (LSU) and others within the LSU system that have the ability to conduct research in topics that are within the mission of the Minerals Management Service Offshore Minerals Management Program. The Offshore Energy and Minerals Management program oversees the exploration and development of oil, natural gas and other minerals and renewable energy alternatives on the nation’s outer continental shelf. Section 1346 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) mandates the conduct of environmental and socioeconomic studies needed for the assessment and management of environmental impacts on the human, marine, and coastal environments which may be affected by oil and gas or other mineral development. OCSLA Section 1345 authorizes the use of cooperative agreements with affected States to meet the requirements of OCSLA, including sharing of information, joint utilization of available expertise, formation of joint monitoring arrangements to carry out applicable Federal and State laws, regulations, and stipulations relevant to outer continental shelf operations both onshore and offshore. MMS seeks studies from Louisiana State University that will help resource managers and regulators make informed decisions about issues relating to offshore oil, gas, other marine minerals, and alternate energy. This Program announcement provides the vehicle for the Louisiana State University to submit the Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 requested proposals to the MMS. Other university researchers and organizations interested in collaborating with the Louisiana State University in FY 2009 can contact them at the address shown in Section VIII of the attached program announcement.

Who can apply

• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Contact

Christy Tardiff <br/>Contract Specialist <br/>703 787-1367
Christy.Tardiff@mms.gov