BOEM FY 2017 Environmental Studies Program

Description

The Environmental Studies Program (ESP) of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity to conduct research in topics that serve the public interest of safe and environmentally sound energy and mineral production on the nation's outer continental shelf. This study will support BOEMs analyses under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and may also inform agency consultations by identifying the effects of coastal erosion and archaeological site loss on local communities, descendant communities, and Tribal groups. The study will identify and provide background information (baselines) on specific groups that have been affected by archaeological and cultural property site loss. It will also provide insights into how each group has been affected by sea-level rise and subsequent coastal erosion in the past, and how associated archaeological sites may continue to be affected in the future. The total anticipated amount of funding available in FY 2017 is approximately $150,000, with additional funds in subsequent fiscal years, subject to the availability of funds. This announcement is specifically to announce intent to undertake the following project: Archaeology and Coast in Crisis: Traditional Cultural Properties at RiskOpen to: Eligible institutions are limited to state academic institutions adjacent to the project area. Institutions within the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) are encouraged and will use applicable overhead rates.No other proposals are requested at this time, although additional opportunities may be announced in the future.The award will be a cooperative agreement (with the exception of tasks performed by Federal partners (see Eligibility Information). This involves substantial involvement by BOEM scientists in various aspects of study development and/or study conduct.

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