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Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of request for grant
proposals for the Commercial Space
Transportation Grant Program.
This notice solicits Fiscal
Year (FY) 2011 grant proposals to
continue the development of a
Commercial Space Transportation
infrastructure system, which supports
the National Space Policy and
Congressional intent. Begun in 2010, the
program supports the Commercial Space
Transportation industry by
identification, prioritization, and
funding for Commercial Space
Transportation infrastructure projects.
It must be noted that with the FY
2011 Congressional appropriation not
yet enacted, the FAA’s Office of
Commercial Space Transportation (AST)
does not currently have funding for the
Commercial Space Transportation
Grants Program. Should there be an
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appropriation for the Commercial Space
Transportation Grants Program; the
FAA/AST intends to swiftly execute
grant awards within FY 2011. To
facilitate this, the FAA/AST is
requesting grant applications at this
time. The FAA/AST intends to receive,
process, and evaluate the applications
in a timely manner, and in accordance
with the notional schedule listed below,
so should there be an appropriation, the
recipients will already be selected and
the awards can be made within FY
2011. There remains the possibility that
no funds will be appropriated in FY
2011 for the Commercial Space
Transportation Grants Program. If no
funds are appropriated, no grant
applications submitted in response to
this Notice will be approved and
funded.
Due to time constraints, this Notice
will be the only solicitation made for FY
2011 projects and proposals. The FAA/
AST will review and evaluate all
applications for a grant received by the
deadline, pursuant to 49 United States
Code (U.S.C.) Chapter 703 (to be
recodified at 51 U.S.C. Chapter 511).
The FAA/AST may make one or more
grant awards based upon its evaluations
of the submissions. All grants awarded
under the Commercial Space
Transportation Grants Program are
discretionary awards. Projects to be
funded under the Commercial Space
Transportation Grants Program must
carry out commercial space
transportation infrastructure
development, as defined in 49 U.S.C.
70301 (to be recodified as 51 U.S.C.
51101).
In order for the FAA/AST to
award funds (if appropriated) prior to
the end of FY 2011, the following
notional schedule is provided.
Submission Open Period Opens: March
18, 2011
Submission Open Period Closes: May
13, 2011
Review and Approval Period: May 16,
2011 thru June 30, 2011
Announcement: July 15, 2011
ADDRESSES: Applicants can get more
information about the Commercial
Space Transportation Grants Program, to
include a checklist for the submission
package, by:
1. Accessing the Office of Commercial
Space Transportation website at:
https://www.faa.gov/go/ast; or
2. Contacting Glenn Rizner or Julie
Price, AST–100, for program questions;
or
3. Contacting Greg Carter, AGC–510,
for legal questions.
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Background
The Commercial Space
Transportation Grants Program is
intended to ‘‘ensure the resiliency of the
space transportation infrastructure in
the United States.’’ To help further
establish United States’ Commercial
Space Transportation-related goals,
Congress established a Space
Transportation Infrastructure Grants
Program codified under 49 U.S.C.
Chapter 703—Space Transportation
Infrastructure Matching Grants.
Congressional authorization was
established FY 1994 for the use of
Federal monies to fund up to fifty
percent (50%) of total project cost in
conjunction with state and local
government funding. The legislation
also requires a minimum of ten percent
(10%) of the total project cost come
from private funding. The first
Congressional appropriation for the
Commercial Space Transportation
Grants Program came in FY 2010.
The FAA/AST reviews, evaluates, and
oversees the Commercial Space
Transportation Grants Program.
Notionally, the award of the grant
monies will be on or about July 15,
2011. To meet this award date,
applicants must submit their grant
proposals on or before May 13, 2011.
Additional information related to the
Commercial Space Transportation
Grants Program can be found at the
Office of Commercial Space
Transportation website or by contacting
one of the Points of Contacts; this
information is listed above.
The Commercial Space Transportation
Grants Program
To meet the intent of the program,
development projects eligible for
funding include:
1. Technical and environmental
studies; or
2. Construction, improvement, design,
and engineering of space transportation
infrastructure (including facilities and
associated equipment).
The Commercial Space
Transportation Grants Program will not
fund more than 50% of the total project
cost, and project financing must include
a private component of at least 10% of
the total project cost.
Given that the FAA/AST may award
multiple grants, applicants may submit
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multiple grant proposals, provided they
are for separate projects and meet the
matching requirements independently.
Environmental Requirements
Approval of grant funding is a major
federal action subject to review under
the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.,
as implemented by the regulations of
the Council on Environmental Quality
at 40 CFR part 1500 and FAA Order
1050.1E, and other Federal
environmental laws. Because of this, the
FAA anticipates that it may be most
cost-effective for applicants who have
already undergone NEPA review to
apply for a grant this fiscal year.
In order for a launch site to receive a
license to operate, a NEPA review will
already have been conducted. The
launch site operator could seek a grant
for projects that the FAA considered as
part of that license. Although having a
license is not a requirement for a grant
award, the environmental requirements
may already be met for launch sites with
a license.
Under 49 U.S.C. 70304 (to be
recodified as 51 U.S.C. 51104),
infrastructure development projects
selected for a Commercial Space
Transportation Grant must meet three
additional environmental requirements:
1. The project must provide for the
protection and enhancement of the
natural resources and the quality of the
environment of the United States.
Specifically, if a project will have a
significant, adverse environmental
impact, the FAA/AST shall approve the
grant application only after finding that
no feasible and prudent alternative to
the project exists and that all reasonable
steps have been taken to minimize the
adverse effect.
2. The sponsor must certify that an
opportunity for a public hearing has
been provided to consider the
economic, social, and environmental
impacts of the project and its
consistency with the goals of any
planning carried out by the community.
3. The Governor of the State in which
the project is located, or his/her
designee, must certify that there is
reasonable assurance the project will be
located, designed, constructed, and
operated to comply with applicable air
and water quality standards.
Planning projects, such as technical
and environmental studies, normally
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qualify for categorical exclusion
(CATEX) under NEPA and would not
trigger the requirements listed above. If,
the project normally qualifies for a
CATEX from environmental review, the
grant proposal should reference the
relevant paragraph in FAA Order
1050.1E, Policies and Procedures from
Considering Environmental Impacts,
and address whether extraordinary
circumstances exist that warrant
preparation of an environmental
assessment (EA) or environmental
impact statement (EIS).
For more details about the
environmental review for commercial
space transportation activities, please
see Guidelines for Compliance with the
National Environmental Policy Act and
Related Environmental Review Statutes
for the Licensing of Commercial
Launches and Launch Sites at https://
www.faa.gov/about/office_org/
headquarters_offices/ast/
environmental/review.
Who May Apply for a Commercial
Space Transportation Grant
The FAA/AST may make project grant
awards to ‘‘sponsors,’’ per 49 U.S.C.
70302 (to be recodified as 51 U.S.C.
51102). Per 49 U.S.C. 70301(6) (to be
recodified as 51 U.S.C. 51101(6)), a
‘‘sponsor’’ is a public agency that
submits an application for a project
grant. Per 49 U.S.C. 70301(5) (to be
recodified as 51 U.S.C. 51101(5)), a
‘‘public agency’’ is a State or agency of
a State, a political subdivision of a State,
or a tax-supported organization.
Grant Award
The FAA/AST intends to award
Commercial Space Transportation
Grants on or about July 15, 2011. An
FAA/AST grant offer letter may contain
requirements for assurances to ensure
the grants are consistent with 49 U.S.C.
Chapter 703 (to be recodified as 51
U.S.C. Chapter 511).
How To Apply for a Commercial Space
Transportation Grant
The application submission must
include the following:
1. Cover letter, signed by public
agency senior official, demonstrating the
legal authority to engage in the project.
2. Detail as to how the proposed grant
project meets the requirements of
Chapter 703 (recodified as Chapter 703):
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a. Documentation demonstrating
authority as a public agency.
b. Demonstration that the grant will
not be for more than 50% of the total
cost of the project.
c. Letter(s) of Commitment from the
private sector for at least 10% of the
total cost of the project
d. Detailed description of the project
e. Contributions to capabilities that
serve the United States’ space
transportation needs
f. Impacts on the competitiveness of
the United States space transportation
industry
g. Discussion of environmental
considerations, if applicable
3. Consent from the head of the
appropriate agency, should the project
use Government property (land,
equipment, etc.)
4. SF–424, Application for Federal
Assistance (OMB Number 4040–0004)
5. One of the following:
a. SF–424A for non-construction
proposals
b. SF–424C for construction proposals
The forms request specific applicant
information, project information, and an
estimate of the funding and duration of
the project. They are available at
https://www.grants.gov.
Applicants for the Commercial Space
Transportation Grants Program must
submit grant applications to the FAA/
AST. Applicants must submit an
original copy of the completed grant
proposal, plus four additional copies.
One copy (not the original) may be
submitted electronically to Mr. Glenn
Rizner at Glenn.H.Rizner@faa.gov and
Ms. Julie Price at Julie.Price@faa.gov,
however the original and additional
copies must be submitted to: Federal
Aviation Administration, Office of
Commercial Space Transportation,
AST–100, c/o Mr. Glenn Rizner or Ms.
Julie Price, 800 Independence Avenue,
SW., Suite 325, Washington, DC 20591.
Should one copy be submitted
electronically, a time stamp will be
recorded for the submission. The
original and all other copies must reach
the office on or before 12 p.m. (noon),
Eastern Time, Friday, May 13, 2011.
Should no copy be submitted
electronically, the original and
additional copies still must reach the
office on or before 12 p.m. (noon),
Eastern Time, Friday, May 13, 2011.
There will be no allowance for
extensions of time.
Previously submitted grant
applications do not carry over and will
not be considered. Applicants must
resubmit past projects for consideration
in the new fiscal year.
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Issued in Washington, DC, March 10, 2011.
George C. Nield,
Associate Administrator for Commercial
Space Transportation.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Commercial Space Transportation
Advisory Committee—Public
Teleconference
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of Commercial Space
Transportation Advisory Committee
Teleconference.
AGENCY:
Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of
the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(Pub. L. 92–463, 5 U.S.C. App. 2), notice
is hereby given of a teleconference of
the Space Transportation Operations
Working Group (STOWG) of the
Commercial Space Transportation
Advisory Committee (COMSTAC). The
teleconference will take place on
Tuesday, April 5, 2011, starting at 11
a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Individuals
who plan to participate should contact
Susan Lender, DFO, (the Contact Person
listed below) by phone or e-mail for the
teleconference call in number. The
proposed agenda for this teleconference
is to review the issues discussed at the
February 17, 2011, STOWG
teleconference. These issues include
Orbital Debris and the costs of
compliance with orbital debris
standards, the Concept of Operations
draft report on reentry debris, Space
Operations framework, and the
International Code of Conduct being
drafted by the European Union. The
working group will also finalize plans
for the May Working Group meetings to
be held in Washington, DC.
Interested members of the public may
submit relevant written statements for
the COMSTAC working group members
to consider under the advisory process.
Statements may concern the issues and
agenda items mentioned above or
additional issues that may be relevant
for the U.S. commercial space
transportation industry. Interested
parties wishing to submit written
statements should contact Susan
Lender, DFO, (the Contact Person listed
below) in writing (mail or e-mail) by
March 30, 2011, so that the information
can be made available to COMSTAC
members for their review and
consideration before the April 5, 2011,
teleconference. Written statements
should be supplied in the following
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formats: One hard copy with original
signature or one electronic copy via email.
An agenda will be posted on the FAA
Web site at https://www.faa.gov/go/ast.
Individuals who plan to participate
and need special assistance should
inform the Contact Person listed below
in advance of the meeting.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Susan Lender (AST–100), Office of
Commercial Space Transportation
(AST), 800 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Room 325, Washington, DC 20591,
telephone (202) 267–8029; E-mail
susan.lender@faa.gov. Complete
information regarding COMSTAC is
available on the FAA Web site at:
https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/
headquarters_offices/ast/advisory_
committee/.
Issued in Washington, DC, March 11, 2011.
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Associate Administrator for Commercial
Space Transportation.
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ACTION: Notice of Availability of the
Draft Tier I Environmental Impact
Statement.
AGENCY:
The FHWA, on behalf of the
California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans), announces the availability of
the Draft Tier I Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) for a proposed route
adoption study in Fresno County,
California.
SUMMARY:
Public circulation of this
document will begin on March 16, 2011
and will end on May 9, 2011. An open
forum public hearing will be held for
this project on Wednesday, March 30,
2011 between 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
in Kerman. The location is Kerman
Community Center, 15101 W. Kearney
Boulevard, Kerman, CA 93630.
ADDRESSES: This document will be
available at the Caltrans District 6
Office, 1352 West Olive Avenue, Fresno,
CA 93728 on weekdays from 8 a.m. to
4 p.m.. Copies of the document can also
be read at the Fresno County Library,
2420 Mariposa Street, Fresno, CA
93721; the Kerman Branch Library,
15081 West Kearney Boulevard,
Kerman, CA, 93630; and the Mendota
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Commercial Space Transportation Grants Program
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of request for grant proposals for the Commercial Space
Transportation Grant Program.
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SUMMARY: This notice solicits Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 grant proposals to
continue the development of a Commercial Space Transportation
infrastructure system, which supports the National Space Policy and
Congressional intent. Begun in 2010, the program supports the
Commercial Space Transportation industry by identification,
prioritization, and funding for Commercial Space Transportation
infrastructure projects.
It must be noted that with the FY 2011 Congressional appropriation
not yet enacted, the FAA's Office of Commercial Space Transportation
(AST) does not currently have funding for the Commercial Space
Transportation Grants Program. Should there be an appropriation for the
Commercial Space Transportation Grants Program; the FAA/AST intends to
swiftly execute grant awards within FY 2011. To facilitate this, the
FAA/AST is requesting grant applications at this time. The FAA/AST
intends to receive, process, and evaluate the applications in a timely
manner, and in accordance with the notional schedule listed below, so
should there be an appropriation, the recipients will already be
selected and the awards can be made within FY 2011. There remains the
possibility that no funds will be appropriated in FY 2011 for the
Commercial Space Transportation Grants Program. If no funds are
appropriated, no grant applications submitted in response to this
Notice will be approved and funded.
Due to time constraints, this Notice will be the only solicitation
made for FY 2011 projects and proposals. The FAA/AST will review and
evaluate all applications for a grant received by the deadline,
pursuant to 49 United States Code (U.S.C.) Chapter 703 (to be
recodified at 51 U.S.C. Chapter 511). The FAA/AST may make one or more
grant awards based upon its evaluations of the submissions. All grants
awarded under the Commercial Space Transportation Grants Program are
discretionary awards. Projects to be funded under the Commercial Space
Transportation Grants Program must carry out commercial space
transportation infrastructure development, as defined in 49 U.S.C.
70301 (to be recodified as 51 U.S.C. 51101).
DATES: In order for the FAA/AST to award funds (if appropriated) prior
to the end of FY 2011, the following notional schedule is provided.
Submission Open Period Opens: March 18, 2011
Submission Open Period Closes: May 13, 2011
Review and Approval Period: May 16, 2011 thru June 30, 2011
Announcement: July 15, 2011
ADDRESSES: Applicants can get more information about the Commercial
Space Transportation Grants Program, to include a checklist for the
submission package, by:
1. Accessing the Office of Commercial Space Transportation website
at: https://www.faa.gov/go/ast; or
2. Contacting Glenn Rizner or Julie Price, AST-100, for program
questions; or
3. Contacting Greg Carter, AGC-510, for legal questions.
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Glenn Rizner....................... 202-267-3194 202-267-5463 Glenn.H.Rizner@faa.gov.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The Commercial Space Transportation Grants Program is intended to
``ensure the resiliency of the space transportation infrastructure in
the United States.'' To help further establish United States'
Commercial Space Transportation-related goals, Congress established a
Space Transportation Infrastructure Grants Program codified under 49
U.S.C. Chapter 703--Space Transportation Infrastructure Matching
Grants. Congressional authorization was established FY 1994 for the use
of Federal monies to fund up to fifty percent (50%) of total project
cost in conjunction with state and local government funding. The
legislation also requires a minimum of ten percent (10%) of the total
project cost come from private funding. The first Congressional
appropriation for the Commercial Space Transportation Grants Program
came in FY 2010.
The FAA/AST reviews, evaluates, and oversees the Commercial Space
Transportation Grants Program. Notionally, the award of the grant
monies will be on or about July 15, 2011. To meet this award date,
applicants must submit their grant proposals on or before May 13, 2011.
Additional information related to the Commercial Space Transportation
Grants Program can be found at the Office of Commercial Space
Transportation website or by contacting one of the Points of Contacts;
this information is listed above.
The Commercial Space Transportation Grants Program
To meet the intent of the program, development projects eligible
for funding include:
1. Technical and environmental studies; or
2. Construction, improvement, design, and engineering of space
transportation infrastructure (including facilities and associated
equipment).
The Commercial Space Transportation Grants Program will not fund
more than 50% of the total project cost, and project financing must
include a private component of at least 10% of the total project cost.
Given that the FAA/AST may award multiple grants, applicants may
submit multiple grant proposals, provided they are for separate
projects and meet the matching requirements independently.
Environmental Requirements
Approval of grant funding is a major federal action subject to
review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, 42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq., as implemented by the regulations of the Council
on Environmental Quality at 40 CFR part 1500 and FAA Order 1050.1E, and
other Federal environmental laws. Because of this, the FAA anticipates
that it may be most cost-effective for applicants who have already
undergone NEPA review to apply for a grant this fiscal year.
In order for a launch site to receive a license to operate, a NEPA
review will already have been conducted. The launch site operator could
seek a grant for projects that the FAA considered as part of that
license. Although having a license is not a requirement for a grant
award, the environmental requirements may already be met for launch
sites with a license.
Under 49 U.S.C. 70304 (to be recodified as 51 U.S.C. 51104),
infrastructure development projects selected for a Commercial Space
Transportation Grant must meet three additional environmental
requirements:
1. The project must provide for the protection and enhancement of
the natural resources and the quality of the environment of the United
States. Specifically, if a project will have a significant, adverse
environmental impact, the FAA/AST shall approve the grant application
only after finding that no feasible and prudent alternative to the
project exists and that all reasonable steps have been taken to
minimize the adverse effect.
2. The sponsor must certify that an opportunity for a public
hearing has been provided to consider the economic, social, and
environmental impacts of the project and its consistency with the goals
of any planning carried out by the community.
3. The Governor of the State in which the project is located, or
his/her designee, must certify that there is reasonable assurance the
project will be located, designed, constructed, and operated to comply
with applicable air and water quality standards.
Planning projects, such as technical and environmental studies,
normally qualify for categorical exclusion (CATEX) under NEPA and would
not trigger the requirements listed above. If, the project normally
qualifies for a CATEX from environmental review, the grant proposal
should reference the relevant paragraph in FAA Order 1050.1E, Policies
and Procedures from Considering Environmental Impacts, and address
whether extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of
an environmental assessment (EA) or environmental impact statement
(EIS).
For more details about the environmental review for commercial
space transportation activities, please see Guidelines for Compliance
with the National Environmental Policy Act and Related Environmental
Review Statutes for the Licensing of Commercial Launches and Launch
Sites at https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ast/environmental/review.
Who May Apply for a Commercial Space Transportation Grant
The FAA/AST may make project grant awards to ``sponsors,'' per 49
U.S.C. 70302 (to be recodified as 51 U.S.C. 51102). Per 49 U.S.C.
70301(6) (to be recodified as 51 U.S.C. 51101(6)), a ``sponsor'' is a
public agency that submits an application for a project grant. Per 49
U.S.C. 70301(5) (to be recodified as 51 U.S.C. 51101(5)), a ``public
agency'' is a State or agency of a State, a political subdivision of a
State, or a tax-supported organization.
Grant Award
The FAA/AST intends to award Commercial Space Transportation Grants
on or about July 15, 2011. An FAA/AST grant offer letter may contain
requirements for assurances to ensure the grants are consistent with 49
U.S.C. Chapter 703 (to be recodified as 51 U.S.C. Chapter 511).
How To Apply for a Commercial Space Transportation Grant
The application submission must include the following:
1. Cover letter, signed by public agency senior official,
demonstrating the legal authority to engage in the project.
2. Detail as to how the proposed grant project meets the
requirements of Chapter 703 (recodified as Chapter 703):
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a. Documentation demonstrating authority as a public agency.
b. Demonstration that the grant will not be for more than 50% of
the total cost of the project.
c. Letter(s) of Commitment from the private sector for at least 10%
of the total cost of the project
d. Detailed description of the project
e. Contributions to capabilities that serve the United States'
space transportation needs
f. Impacts on the competitiveness of the United States space
transportation industry
g. Discussion of environmental considerations, if applicable
3. Consent from the head of the appropriate agency, should the
project use Government property (land, equipment, etc.)
4. SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance (OMB Number 4040-
0004)
5. One of the following:
a. SF-424A for non-construction proposals
b. SF-424C for construction proposals
The forms request specific applicant information, project
information, and an estimate of the funding and duration of the
project. They are available at https://www.grants.gov.
Applicants for the Commercial Space Transportation Grants Program
must submit grant applications to the FAA/AST. Applicants must submit
an original copy of the completed grant proposal, plus four additional
copies. One copy (not the original) may be submitted electronically to
Mr. Glenn Rizner at Glenn.H.Rizner@faa.gov and Ms. Julie Price at
Julie.Price@faa.gov, however the original and additional copies must be
submitted to: Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Commercial
Space Transportation, AST-100, c/o Mr. Glenn Rizner or Ms. Julie Price,
800 Independence Avenue, SW., Suite 325, Washington, DC 20591.
Should one copy be submitted electronically, a time stamp will be
recorded for the submission. The original and all other copies must
reach the office on or before 12 p.m. (noon), Eastern Time, Friday, May
13, 2011. Should no copy be submitted electronically, the original and
additional copies still must reach the office on or before 12 p.m.
(noon), Eastern Time, Friday, May 13, 2011. There will be no allowance
for extensions of time.
Previously submitted grant applications do not carry over and will
not be considered. Applicants must resubmit past projects for
consideration in the new fiscal year.
Issued in Washington, DC, March 10, 2011.
George C. Nield,
Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation.
[FR Doc. 2011-6325 Filed 3-17-11; 8:45 am]
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