Atomic Energy Act of 1954, Section 31(a) and (b), as
amended, Public Law 83-703, 68 Stat. 919, 42 U.S.C. 2051; Energy
Reorganization Act of 1974, Title I, Section 107, Public Law 93-438, 88 Stat.
1240, 42 U.S.C. 5817; Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977, as
amended, Public Law 95-91, 42 U.S.C. 7101.
To assist United States institutions of higher education
in equipping their science and engineering laboratories for energy-related
research and/or instructional purposes.
TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:
Sale, Exchange, or Donation of Property and Goods. Place Cursor Here for Definition
USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:
Used energy-related laboratory equipment is granted to
nonprofit educational institutions of higher learning for use in
energy-oriented Research or instructional programs in the life, physical, and
environmental sciences and engineering.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant Eligibility:
Nonprofit educational institutions of higher learning, such as universities,
colleges, junior colleges, hospitals, and technical institutes or museums
located in the United States and interested in establishing or upgrading
energy oriented educational and research programs in the life, physical, and
environmental sciences and engineering may apply.
Beneficiary Eligibility:
Nonprofit institutions of higher education benefit.
Credentials/Documentation:
Proposal should include: (1) Identification of institution and school and/or
department where equipment would be used; (2) the objectives to be met through
use of the equipment; (3) a detailed listing of the equipment requested; (4) a
brief description of energy-oriented course offerings and numbers of graduate
and undergraduate students enrolled; (5) data on qualifications of faculty
members to make effective use of the equipment; (6) reference to any prior
grant for equipment (financial or otherwise) to the same or to a related
department; (7) the name, title, and signature of the person preparing the
proposal; and (8) appropriate official university signature(s). The proposal
format will be provided and is the guideline for the program. This program is
excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.
Pre-application Coordination:
Representatives of eligible institutions should contact Department of Energy
(DOE) Used Energy- Related Laboratory Equipment (ERLE) web site located at
www.erle.osti.gov/erle. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB
Circular No. A-102 and E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure: The
guideline and application are on the website. The application will be
automatically submitted to the appropriate DOE field office via electronic
mail. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110.
Award Procedure: Award is
on basis of first-received, first- qualified proposal.
Deadlines: None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:
From 30 days.
Appeals: A written appeal
must be submitted within 15 days after a freeze is placed on an item.
Renewals: Not applicable.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching Requirements:
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:
None.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports: At the end of the
first year of use, institution must report on the manner in which equipment
was used in establishment, expansion, or enhancement of energy research and/or
energy related courses.
Audits: Audits are
performed on a selective basis.
Records: None.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Account Identification:
89-0224-0-1-271.
Obligations: (Grants) Not
separately identifiable.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance:
Not applicable.
The number of awards depends on the amount and type of
equipment excised during the year.
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:
The "Energy-Related Laboratory Equipment (ERLE)
Guidelines" is available via the Internet at
www.erle.osti.gov/erle.
INFORMATION CONTACTS:
Regional or Local Office: For
DOE Operations Offices, see the "List Equipment." On "List
Equipment" enter the item control number and hit "submit." This
will bring up the individual to contact at the site where the specific piece
of equipment is located.
Headquarters Office: Office
of Science, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20585. Telephone: (202) 586-7231.
