15.425: Offshore Research Technology Center (OTRC) Texas Engineering Experiment Station (TEES)
Alternate Name: OTRC, TEES
Overview
Program Number
15.425
Status
Inactive
Last Modified
Aug. 28, 2017
Date Posted
Sept. 30, 2010
Objective
The MMS, as authorized by the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) (43 U.S.C. 1331-1356), is responsible for ensuring that any oil and gas activities located on the OCS conserve resources, operate safely, and protect the coastal and marine environment. The Technology Assessment and Research Program (TA&R) is a research element encompassed by the MMS Regulatory Program. The TA&R Program supports research associated with operational safety and pollution prevention as well as oil spill response and cleanup capabilities. The TA&R Program was established in the 1970's to ensure that industry operations on the Outer Continental Shelf incorporated the use of the Best Available and Safest Technologies (BAST) subsequently required through the 1978 OCSLA amendments. Congress provides TA&R funding to be used by OTRC in order to perform research through the MMS.
Type of Assistance
B - Cooperative Agreements
Applicant Eligibility
The TEES is qualified to receive funding through this cooperative agreement program.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Research scientists, engineers, and the general public.
Grant Awards
Offshore Research Technology Center (OTRC) Texas Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) direct grants
Grant Opportunities