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- The National Park Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Abanded Mineral Lands Support in Glen Canyon Recreation Area" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944 Natural Resource Stewardship.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 30, 2014 and posted on Jul 30, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 13, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $41,600.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $41,600.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice describes a National Park Service (NPS) intent to make a non-competitive, single-source cooperative agreement award for abandoned mineral lands (AML) work in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (GLCA). It is explicitly not a request for applications and is published only to provide public notice that NPS plans to fund a specific recipient for a defined set of project tasks. The funding opportunity number is P14AS00219, it falls under CFDA 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship), and it was posted July 30, 2014 with an announcement closing date of August 13, 2014. The anticipated award amount is $41,600 with no cost share requirement, and the expected number of awards is one.
The intended recipient is the Utah Department of Natural Resources, Utah Geological Survey (UGS), with Dr. Richard Allis listed as the principal investigator/program manager. The award is a continuation action under an existing cooperative agreement (P13AC00601) between the Department of the Interior/NPS and UGS. The period of performance is from the date of award through December 31, 2016, and the specific task agreement referenced is P14AC01294. The legal authority cited is 16 USC 1(g), which allows NPS to enter into cooperative agreements and transfer appropriated funds to eligible public entities to carry out NPS program purposes.
The larger cooperative agreement framework covers collaboration on geologic hazards, paleontology, and abandoned mineral land projects within and adjacent to NPS units in Utah. For this particular task, UGS will delegate/subcontract the on-the-ground AML work internally within the Utah Department of Natural Resources to the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining (UDOGM), specifically its Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program. UDOGM is responsible for preparing, administering, and overseeing contracts needed to complete inventory and closure work at two mine sites in or near GLCA: the El Pequito Mine and the Jomac Mine.
At the El Pequito Mine, the work focuses on filling gaps from prior assessments and producing finalized inventory documentation for NPS. Tasks include completing additional field assessment elements such as surface and underground alpha and gamma radiation measurements, bat and other wildlife assessments, mapping and documenting waste rock and other rock pile locations and dimensions, developing closure recommendations, and drafting preliminary NPS AML Site and Feature Inventory Forms. UDOGM and NPS will be consulted on closure methods, and comments from both will be incorporated into final inventory forms. Deliverables include final forms plus digital photos and GPS readings provided on two CDs to the park contact and the NPS Intermountain Region minerals/AML coordinator. The work also includes implementation of mitigation measures, and the contractor must take high-resolution digital photographs (at least 5 megapixels) before, during, and after the work, followed by a written summary report submitted within two weeks of completing mitigation.
At the Jomac Mine, the work is more focused on checking existing closures, updating radiation data, and adding protective barriers and warnings to reduce public exposure risk. Specific tasks include inspecting three adit portals to confirm existing closures remain intact and uncompromised, collecting and recording new gamma radiation readings for two waste rock piles and an ore pile, and installing three-strand smooth wire fencing along with radiation warning signs (as specified in an attachment referenced in the announcement). As with El Pequito, the contractor must document the work with high-resolution photos taken before, during, and after, and provide a written summary report within two weeks of completing the mitigation activities. In addition, UDOGM must prepare a scope of work and a cost estimate for a potential follow-on action: covering all three piles with weed-free fill and topsoil sourced from outside the park to prevent direct public contact with the piles.
NPS anticipates substantial involvement, which is typical for a cooperative agreement rather than a simple pass-through grant. NPS will provide the $41,600 in funding and will also supply background information and technical expertise from GLCA staff, the Intermountain Region, and the NPS Geologic Resources Division to support identification and evaluation of AML work areas. NPS will collaborate with UDOGM and its contractors to select mitigation measures, handle all required environmental compliance processes (including NEPA and NHPA, along with a Minimum Requirements Decision Guide when applicable), and provide technical oversight. NPS may also provide alpha and gamma radiation monitoring equipment as needed for site assessment, conduct on-site monitoring of the work, and update the NPS service-wide AML database with the work performed and costs incurred under this agreement.
The announcement also explains why the award is being made without full and open competition. Under Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2), NPS must document why competition is not practicable. Here, NPS cites the "Continuation" justification, meaning the funded activity is necessary to satisfactorily complete, or continue, work already underway under the existing cooperative agreement, and competing it would significantly disrupt continuity or completion. The listed eligible applicant category is state governments, but the notice makes clear that this particular action is intended as a continuation award to the named Utah state entities rather than an open solicitation.
For questions, the NPS point of contact is June Zastrow (303-987-6718, JuneZastrow@nps.gov), and an additional information link is provided through grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this announcement a request for applications?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications. It is published only as public notice that the National Park Service (NPS) intends to fund a specific recipient for a defined set of project tasks.
What type of award is NPS planning to make?
NPS intends to make a non-competitive, single-source cooperative agreement award for abandoned mineral lands (AML) work in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (GLCA).
What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA number?
The funding opportunity number is P14AS00219. The opportunity falls under CFDA 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship).
When was the notice posted and when did it close?
The notice was posted on July 30, 2014, and the announcement closing date is August 13, 2014.
How much funding is anticipated?
The anticipated award amount is $41,600.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost share requirement.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
NPS expects to make one award.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the Utah Department of Natural Resources, Utah Geological Survey (UGS).
Who is listed as the principal investigator/program manager?
Dr. Richard Allis is listed as the principal investigator/program manager.
Is this a new award or a continuation?
This is described as a continuation action under an existing cooperative agreement (P13AC00601) between the Department of the Interior/NPS and UGS.
What is the period of performance?
The period of performance is from the date of award through December 31, 2016.
Is there a specific task agreement number tied to this work?
Yes. The specific task agreement referenced is P14AC01294.
What legal authority is cited for NPS to make this cooperative agreement?
The notice cites 16 USC 1(g), which allows NPS to enter into cooperative agreements and transfer appropriated funds to eligible public entities to carry out NPS program purposes.
What broader program area does the underlying cooperative agreement cover?
The larger cooperative agreement framework covers collaboration on geologic hazards, paleontology, and abandoned mineral land projects within and adjacent to NPS units in Utah.
Which Utah entity will perform the on-the-ground AML work?
For this task, UGS will delegate/subcontract the on-the-ground AML work internally within the Utah Department of Natural Resources to the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining (UDOGM), specifically its Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program.
What is UDOGM responsible for under this task?
UDOGM is responsible for preparing, administering, and overseeing the contracts needed to complete inventory and closure work at two mine sites in or near GLCA: the El Pequito Mine and the Jomac Mine.
Which mine sites are included in the scope of work?
The work described in the notice covers two sites: the El Pequito Mine and the Jomac Mine.
What work will be done at the El Pequito Mine?
At El Pequito, the work focuses on filling gaps from prior assessments and producing finalized inventory documentation for NPS. Tasks include additional field assessment elements (surface and underground alpha and gamma radiation measurements, bat and other wildlife assessments), mapping and documenting waste rock and other rock pile locations and dimensions, developing closure recommendations, and drafting preliminary NPS AML Site and Feature Inventory Forms. UDOGM and NPS will be consulted on closure methods, and comments from both will be incorporated into final inventory forms.
What deliverables are required for the El Pequito Mine inventory work?
Deliverables include final NPS AML Site and Feature Inventory Forms plus digital photos and GPS readings provided on two CDs to the park contact and the NPS Intermountain Region minerals/AML coordinator.
What photo documentation is required for mitigation work?
The contractor must take high-resolution digital photographs (at least 5 megapixels) before, during, and after the work.
Is a written report required after mitigation is completed?
Yes. A written summary report must be submitted within two weeks of completing mitigation activities.
What work will be done at the Jomac Mine?
At Jomac, the work focuses on checking existing closures, updating radiation data, and adding protective barriers and warnings to reduce public exposure risk. Tasks include inspecting three adit portals to confirm existing closures remain intact and uncompromised; collecting and recording new gamma radiation readings for two waste rock piles and an ore pile; and installing three-strand smooth wire fencing along with radiation warning signs (as specified in an attachment referenced in the announcement).
Are there additional planning deliverables required for Jomac beyond the immediate mitigation?
Yes. UDOGM must prepare a scope of work and a cost estimate for a potential follow-on action to cover all three piles with weed-free fill and topsoil sourced from outside the park to prevent direct public contact with the piles.
Why is NPS making this award without full and open competition?
The notice explains the award is being made under a single-source policy justification (505 DM 2) using the "Continuation" justification. NPS states the funded activity is necessary to satisfactorily complete, or continue, work already underway under the existing cooperative agreement, and competing it would significantly disrupt continuity or completion.
Who is listed as eligible to apply (by category), even though this is not an open solicitation?
The listed eligible applicant category is state governments. However, the notice makes clear this particular action is intended as a continuation award to the named Utah state entities rather than an open competition.
How involved will NPS be in the work?
NPS anticipates substantial involvement, which is typical for a cooperative agreement. NPS will provide the $41,600 in funding and supply background information and technical expertise from GLCA staff, the Intermountain Region, and the NPS Geologic Resources Division. NPS will collaborate with UDOGM and its contractors to select mitigation measures, handle required environmental compliance processes (including NEPA and NHPA, and a Minimum Requirements Decision Guide when applicable), and provide technical oversight.
Will NPS provide any equipment or on-site oversight?
NPS may provide alpha and gamma radiation monitoring equipment as needed for site assessment and may conduct on-site monitoring of the work.
Will information from this work be added to an NPS system?
Yes. NPS will update the NPS service-wide AML database with the work performed and costs incurred under this agreement.
Who is the NPS point of contact for questions?
The NPS point of contact is June Zastrow. Phone: 303-987-6718. Email: JuneZastrow@nps.gov.
Where does the notice say additional information can be found?
The announcement references an additional information link through grants.gov.
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