The Oil Spill Recovery Institue, P.O. Box 705, Cordova, AK 99574

A -- DEVELOP PROGRAMS IN EDUCATION, PREVENTION AND RESPONSE IN SMALL OIL SPILL TECHNOLOGY SOL baa-spil DUE 021398 POC Thea Thomas (907)424-5800 WEB: Broad Area Announcements/Current Announcements/Small Spill Education and Research, http://www.pwssc.gen.ak.us/osri/osri.html. E-MAIL: E-mail:, frontdes@grizzly.pwssc.gen.ak.us. Broad Area Announcement for Applied Technology Programs of the Prince William Sound Oil Spill Recovery Institute (OSRI) P.O. Box 705 -- Cordova, AK 99574 -- (907) 424-5800; fax (907) 424-5820 http://www.pwssc.gen.ak.us/osri/osri.html -- frontdes@grizzly.pwssc.gen.ak.us Deadline for receipt of applications: February 13, 1998 The OSRI announces a competition for Small Spill Education and Research Programs Applications are being accepted from individuals and/or organizations to develop programs in education, prevention and response in the area of small oil spill technology. The largest number of reported oil spills in the marine environment involve vessels during on-water fuel transfer and bilge discharges. The Oil Spill Recovery Institute (OSRI) is committed to funding education and research programs focused on reducing and cleaning up small oil spills. OSRI solicits proposals to: (1) provide a forum to bring vessel operators and vendors together to share ideas to increase awareness and reduce the occurrence of small spills that are a chronic problem in harbors, fishing areas and remote villages; (2) develop research programs to investigate new techniques to reduce small spills resulting from on-water fuel transfer and bilge discharges; (3) develop research programs to investigate new methods of small spill cleanup in enclosed harbors; (4) implement programs for testing of new techniques for on-water fuel transfer, bilge discharging and harbor cleanup; and, (5) provide extension services to educate vessel owners on improved procedures for on- water fuel transfer, bilge discharging and harbor cleanup. The number of grants awarded will be based on response, with individual awards up to $30,000 depending on program requirements and scope. The duration of these grants will be for one year with options to renew. Application Process Interested applicants must submit an OSRI grant application package. This application may be obtained as a downloadable file from the OSRI homepage (http://www.pwssc.gen.ak.us/ osri/osri.html). As part of the application package, submit a detailed project description of 3-5 pages including summary, objectives, methods and a time line. Attach the applicant's curriculum vitae and a budget showing total project cost and the amount requested as an OSRI grant. The curriculum vitae must include the applicant's educational background, work experience, awards received and a complete list of publications. Applicants must also submit the names of three references. The original and three copies of proposals, including the copy bearing the signed cover page, should be mailed to: Dr. Gary Thomas, Director Prince William Sound Oil Spill Recovery Institute P.O. Box 705 Cordova, AK 99574 Awards Proposals, due by February 13, 1998 will be evaluated by the Staff and/or a committee appointed by the OSRI and the disposition communicated to applicants by April 15, 1998. The awards will be made as soon as contract negotiations allow with support up to $30,000. The initial award will be for one year with continued support dependent on successful completion of proposed project, submission of final report and pending the availability of funds. Awards made as a result of this competition will be administered in accordance with the terms and conditions of OSRI Grant Policy Manual. (0009)

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