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- The National Park Service in the recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "RECOVERY Plug two oil and gas wells and restore the natural landscape, BITH 148162, 14 1041. This project will be funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) and is subject to the reporting requirements of the Act." and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.934 Abandoned Mine Hazard Mitigation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 22, 2010 and posted on Mar 15, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 25, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $381,694.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
- This is a Notice of Intent to award to the State of Texas, Railroad Commission, a project to plug two oil and gas wells in the Neches River channel within the Neches Bottom/Jack Gore Baygall Unit of Big Thicket National Preserve, Texas.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "RECOVERY Plug two oil and gas wells and restore the natural landscape, BITH 148162, 14 1041" (Funding Opportunity Number: NPSARRANOIBITH101010), is a National Park Service cooperative agreement funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). Because it uses ARRA funds, the project is subject to the Act's special reporting and transparency requirements, which typically involve detailed tracking of expenditures, progress, and outcomes tied to recovery spending.
The purpose of the project is straightforward and site-specific: to plug two oil and gas wells located in the Neches River channel within the Neches Bottom/Jack Gore Baygall Unit of Big Thicket National Preserve in Texas. The work is aimed at addressing legacy energy infrastructure inside a protected area by properly closing the wells and supporting restoration of the surrounding natural landscape conditions. In practical terms, plugging wells in a river channel setting is generally intended to reduce ongoing or future risks such as leakage pathways, contamination concerns, and physical hazards, while helping return the area closer to its natural state.
This opportunity is categorized as an "Other" funding opportunity with a "Cooperative Agreement" as the funding instrument, indicating an award structure where the federal agency often remains substantially involved in oversight or coordination as the recipient carries out the work. The funding activity category is listed under Recovery Act, aligning it with ARRA's economic recovery and public investment goals. The total estimated funding amount for the single expected award is $381,694, with no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $0, which usually signals that the funding amount is defined by the project scope rather than set as a typical competitive range.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, and the notice is explicitly a Notice of Intent to award to a specific entity: the State of Texas, Railroad Commission. That means it is not framed as an open competitive solicitation; instead, it documents the agency's plan to make the award to the named state partner, likely because the Railroad Commission has the regulatory authority, technical expertise, or operational capacity relevant to oil and gas well plugging in Texas.
Key dates show the announcement was posted March 15, 2010, created March 22, 2010, and closed March 25, 2010, with an archive date of April 24, 2010. The CFDA number listed is 15.934 (Abandoned Mine Hazard Mitigation), which is an administrative funding classification used for federal assistance tracking, even though the described work focuses on plugging oil and gas wells rather than mine hazards.
The awarding agency is the National Park Service. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the listed contact is Trish Fresquez Hernandez, Contract Specialist, National Park Service, phone 505-988-6122.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "RECOVERY Plug two oil and gas wells and restore the natural landscape, BITH 148162, 14 1041."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPSARRANOIBITH101010.
Who is the awarding agency?
The awarding agency is the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of award is this?
This is a cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement generally indicates the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in oversight, coordination, or collaboration as the recipient carries out the project.
How is this opportunity categorized?
The funding opportunity is categorized as "Other," and the funding activity category is listed under the Recovery Act.
What law or program is funding this project?
The project is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).
Are there special reporting or transparency requirements because of ARRA funding?
Yes. Because ARRA funds are used, the project is subject to the Act's reporting and transparency requirements, which typically involve detailed tracking of expenditures, progress, and outcomes tied to recovery spending.
What is the purpose of the project?
The purpose is to plug two oil and gas wells and support restoration of the natural landscape conditions in a specific area of Big Thicket National Preserve in Texas.
Where are the wells located?
The wells are located in the Neches River channel within the Neches Bottom/Jack Gore Baygall Unit of Big Thicket National Preserve in Texas.
How many wells will be plugged under this project?
Two oil and gas wells will be plugged.
What kinds of outcomes is the work intended to support?
The work is intended to properly close legacy oil and gas wells within a protected area and support restoration of surrounding natural landscape conditions. In a river-channel setting, plugging is generally intended to reduce ongoing or future risks such as leakage pathways, contamination concerns, and physical hazards.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding amount is $381,694 for the single expected award.
How many awards are expected?
A single award is expected.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed for this opportunity.
What do it mean that the award ceiling and floor are both listed as $0?
The listing shows both the award ceiling and floor as $0, which typically indicates the funding amount is defined by the project scope rather than presented as a standard competitive range.
Who is eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility is limited to state governments.
Is this an open competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice is explicitly a Notice of Intent to award to a specific entity, meaning it is not framed as an open competitive solicitation.
Which entity is the intended recipient named in the notice?
The notice states an intent to award to the State of Texas, Railroad Commission.
Why might the Railroad Commission of Texas be the intended recipient?
The notice indicates an intent to award to that entity, likely because it has relevant regulatory authority, technical expertise, or operational capacity related to oil and gas well plugging in Texas.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.934 (Abandoned Mine Hazard Mitigation).
Does the CFDA title match the project description?
The CFDA classification is "Abandoned Mine Hazard Mitigation," while the described work focuses on plugging oil and gas wells. The CFDA number is an administrative funding classification used for federal assistance tracking.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on March 15, 2010.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on March 22, 2010.
When did the opportunity close?
The opportunity closed on March 25, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is April 24, 2010.
Who can be contacted for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact is Trish Fresquez Hernandez, Contract Specialist, National Park Service.
What is the contact phone number?
The phone number provided is 505-988-6122.
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