Opportunity Information: Apply for L12AS00202
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM WY Air Quality Assessment and Outreach in WY Oil and Gas Development" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.236 Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 30, 2012 and posted on Jul 30, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 17, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- University with extensive air quality monitoring expertise.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) funding opportunity titled "BLM WY Air Quality Assessment and Outreach in WY Oil and Gas Development" (Funding Opportunity Number L12AS00202) was a discretionary cooperative agreement aimed at improving air quality decision-making for oil and gas development on public lands in Wyoming. The basic problem the BLM was trying to address is that many areas proposed for significant oil and gas activity lacked existing air monitoring stations, making it difficult to establish baseline conditions and to complete rigorous air quality analyses required under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). By collecting baseline monitoring data before or alongside major development proposals, the BLM intended to strengthen the technical foundation for environmental reviews and better understand potential air quality impacts associated with expanded oil and gas operations.
The project focus was the implementation of baseline air quality monitoring in locations where major oil and gas development was proposed but where current monitoring did not exist. In practical terms, this implies setting up and operating air monitoring efforts on or near BLM-managed public lands to generate defensible data that can be used in NEPA analyses and related resource management decisions. The opportunity title also references "outreach," signaling that the work was expected to include communication or coordination components in addition to technical monitoring, such as sharing results with stakeholders, supporting interagency coordination, or providing information useful for public understanding of air quality conditions tied to development activities.
The award was structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates the BLM anticipated substantial involvement during the project, such as collaboration on study design, siting decisions, data needs, or deliverable review. The funding activity category was Natural Resources, and the CFDA listing was 15.236, Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management. The announcement projected one award with an estimated total funding amount of $300,000. No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted in general terms, but the narrative eligibility information specified a "University with extensive air quality monitoring expertise." That wording strongly suggests the BLM was seeking an applicant with proven technical capacity, experienced personnel, and the institutional infrastructure to design, deploy, and manage credible air monitoring work, including data quality procedures and reporting practices consistent with regulatory or scientific expectations.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted and created on July 30, 2012, with an original and current closing date of August 17, 2012, and an archive date of August 31, 2012. There was no stated award ceiling or floor in the summarized fields, which often means the total available funding and the proposed budget would be evaluated within the context of project needs and scope rather than a strict per-award cap published in the synopsis.
For access to the full instructions and application package, the notice directed applicants to the "APPLICATION" tab associated with the posting. The listed contact for assistance was Robert J. Tichac at the BLM, reachable by phone at 307-775-6313 and by email at rtichac@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "BLM WY Air Quality Assessment and Outreach in WY Oil and Gas Development."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L12AS00202.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of award is this?
This opportunity was structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates the BLM expected substantial involvement during the project. Based on the description, that could include collaboration on study design, siting decisions, data needs, and/or review of deliverables.
What problem is the BLM trying to address with this project?
The BLM was trying to address gaps in air quality monitoring in Wyoming areas proposed for significant oil and gas activity. Many of those areas lacked existing air monitoring stations, which made it difficult to establish baseline conditions and complete rigorous air quality analyses required under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The purpose was to improve air quality decision-making for oil and gas development on public lands in Wyoming by collecting baseline monitoring data before or alongside major development proposals.
Why is baseline air quality data important for this work?
Baseline monitoring data helps establish existing air quality conditions and strengthens the technical foundation for NEPA environmental reviews. It also supports a better understanding of potential air quality impacts associated with expanded oil and gas operations.
What activities or work does the project focus on?
The project focus was implementing baseline air quality monitoring in locations where major oil and gas development was proposed but where monitoring did not currently exist. Practically, this implies setting up and operating air monitoring efforts on or near BLM-managed public lands and generating defensible data for use in NEPA analyses and related resource management decisions.
What does "outreach" mean in the opportunity title?
The inclusion of "outreach" indicates the work was expected to include communication or coordination components in addition to technical monitoring. Examples noted in the description include sharing results with stakeholders, supporting interagency coordination, or providing information useful for public understanding of air quality conditions tied to development activities.
Where is this project intended to take place?
The work was intended for Wyoming, focused on areas on or near BLM-managed public lands where significant oil and gas development was proposed and where air monitoring coverage was lacking.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The announcement projected one award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $300,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated. Applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award, based on the information provided.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount listed?
No award ceiling or floor was stated in the summarized fields provided.
What funding category does this opportunity fall under?
The funding activity category was Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing was 15.236, "Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management."
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted in general terms, but the narrative eligibility information specified a "University with extensive air quality monitoring expertise." This indicates the BLM was seeking an applicant with proven technical capacity and institutional capability to design, deploy, and manage credible air monitoring work.
What kinds of qualifications were implied by the eligibility description?
Based on the wording provided, the BLM appeared to be looking for extensive air quality monitoring expertise, experienced personnel, and the institutional infrastructure to support credible monitoring, including data quality procedures and reporting practices consistent with regulatory or scientific expectations.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on July 30, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was August 17, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was August 31, 2012.
Where were applicants directed to find the full application instructions and package?
The notice directed applicants to the "APPLICATION" tab associated with the posting for full instructions and the application package.
Who is the contact person for questions about this opportunity?
The listed contact was Robert J. Tichac at the BLM.
What are the phone and email for the listed contact?
Phone: 307-775-6313
Email: rtichac@blm.gov
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