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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
[Docket No. FAA–2019–0847]
Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development
Grant Program AGENCY: Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION:
Notice.
The FAA announces a Period
of Public Comment for Aircraft Pilots
Workforce Development Grant Program
and previews a forthcoming notice of
funding opportunity.
DATES: Period of Public Comment for
the FAA Aircraft Pilots Workforce
Development Grant Program is open for
15 Days.
Period of Public Comment: Written
comments should be submitted by
September 24, 2020.
ADDRESSES: Please send written
comments: By Electronic Docket:
www.regulations.gov (Enter docket
number into search field). Assistance
Listing Number: 20.111,
www.beta.sam.gov.
SUMMARY:
Note: This is not a request for proposals or
offers.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Patricia Watts, 609–485–5043 (office), or
609–793–3063 (cell). Please visit our
website at: www.faa.gov/go/awd or
https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/
headquarters_offices/ang/grants/awd/.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On October 5, 2018, the President
signed the FAA Reauthorization Act of
2018 (the Act) (Pub. L. 115–254).
Section 625 of the Act addresses the
projected shortages of aircraft pilots in
the aviation industry by directing the
establishment of an Aviation Workforce
Development Grant Program to expand
the aircraft pilot workforce and provide
meaningful aviation education designed
to prepare students to become aircraft
pilots, aerospace engineers, or
unmanned aircraft systems operators,
and support the related professional
development of teachers. Congress
authorized the program through the end
of Fiscal Year 2023.
Authorizing Legislation
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (Pub.
L. 115–254, Section 625)
National Defense Authorization Act of
2020 (Pub. L. 116–92, Section 1743)
Funding
Congress appropriated $5,000,000 of
funding for the program in Fiscal Year
2020 budget and capped each approved
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project to be not more than $500,000 for
any one grant in any one fiscal year.
NOFO release. Submission of Intent to
Apply will not be mandatory.
Types of Projects
Unexpended Funds
The types of projects supported under
the new Aircraft Pilots Workforce
Development Grant Program are those
that:
(a) Create and deliver curriculum
designed to provide high school
students with meaningful aviation
education that is designed to prepare
the students to become aircraft pilots,
aerospace engineers, or unmanned
aircraft systems operators. This grant
project eligibility includes delivery of
existing training curriculum.
(b) Support the professional
development of teachers using the above
curriculum.
Section 625 also directed the FAA to
ensure that the applications selected for
projects established under this program
allow for participation from a diverse
collection of public and private schools
in rural, suburban, and urban areas.
If all funds are not expended in an
award cycle for each fiscal year, the
FAA may make additional awards from
a previous pool of applications.
Eligible Applicants
Section 625 of the FAA
Reauthorization Act of 2018 and Section
1743 of the National Defense
Authorization Act of 2020 identify the
following types of entities as eligible to
apply for the Aircraft Pilots Workforce
Development Grants:
(a) Air carriers (as defined in 49
U.S.C. 40102) or labor rganizations
representing aircraft pilots;
(b) flight schools that provide flight
training (as defined in 14 CFR part 61)
or hold a pilot school certificate (as
defined in 14 CFR part 141);
(c) accredited institutions of higher
education (as defined in 20 U.S.C.
1001), or secondary schools or high
schools (as defined in 20 U.S.C. 7801);
(d) state or local government entities;
or
(e) an organization representing
aircraft users, aircraft owners, or aircraft
pilots.
Grants.Gov
The FAA will release NOFOs on
www.grants.gov and intends to accept
only electronic applications. Potential
applicants are encouraged to create
accounts on www.grants.gov and can
review samples of forms by following
this link: https://www.grants.gov/web/
grants/forms/sf-424-family.html
Application Package
Application packages will be accepted
electronically on www.grants.gov up to
11:59 p.m. prevailing Eastern Time of
the closing date. Late submissions will
not be accepted or reviewed. The
application package may consist of
completing standard government
Financial Assistance Application forms
such as those listed below:
• Application for Federal Assistance
(SF–424)
• Budget Information for NonConstruction Programs (SF–424A)
• Assurances for Non-Construction
Programs (SF–424B—Mandatory)
• SF–425 Federal Financial Report
4040–0014 and SF–425A Federal
Financial Report Attachment
• Disclosure of Lobbying Activities and
Certification (SF–LLL)
• Project/Performance Site Location(s),
Key Contacts, and Project Abstract
• Project Abstract Summary
• ACH Vendor Payment Enrollment
(SF–3881)
Proof of Eligibility
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Information
Applicants will be required to upload
proof of eligibility to apply for the
grants such as copies of accreditations
and certifications. The FAA reserves the
right to validate proof of eligibility.
Targeted Release Date
Award Floor and Ceiling
The FAA anticipates releasing an
initial Notice of Funding Opportunity
(NOFO) on www.grants.gov on or about
November 13, 2020. The FAA envisions
thereafter releasing NOFOs each year for
which funding has been appropriated.
The FAA anticipates all NOFOs will
remain open for 60 days.
The FAA may issue awards of
between $25,000 and not more than
$500,000 (the ceiling established in the
Act) for any one grant in any one fiscal
year.
Notice of Intent To Apply
NOFOs may ask for applicants to
email the FAA with their Intent to
Apply for a grant within ten days of
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Number of Awards
This grant program is competitive.
The FAA reserves the right to make
grant awards depending on the quantity
and quality of proposals received in
response to the NOFO. The expectation
is to fund a minimum of 10 proposals.
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Period of Performance
The FAA anticipates that the period
of performance of each grant will be 12
to 18 months from the effective date of
the grant award.
Funding Restrictions
• The FAA will not reimburse any
pre-award costs or application
preparation costs under the proposed
award.
• The FAA will not reimburse for
facility construction or research
activities.
• The FAA may cap the use of the
grant funds for Indirect and
Administrative Costs to 5% of the total
award.
Matching Requirements
The FAA Aviation Workforce
Development Grant Programs enabling
legislation does not require matching
contributions in this program.
Partnerships
Individual entities, teams, and new
providers are eligible to apply for a
grant. The FAA encourages applicants
to partner with others as appropriate to:
Satisfy Congressional intent and meet
the requirements of this selection
criteria; reach and include students and
educators in various geographic and
economic areas; and to help the
applicant provide additional
opportunities, assistance, and resources
to ensure success and sustainability.
Application Review Information
FAA Subject Matter Experts will serve
on teams to provide a Technical, and a
Management and Fiscal Evaluation. The
Technical Evaluation Team review
applications and rank proposals based
upon Merit Criteria similar to the
examples below. The Management and
Fiscal Reviewers will review financial
aspects of the proposal including the
budget and supporting narrative, plans
to administer and oversee activities,
assessment processes and tools.
Incorrect, missing documents/items, or
incomplete applications will be grounds
for rejecting the application.
Applications should address each
criterion. Late submissions will not be
considered.
Examples of Potential Merit Criteria
Criterion 1
The extent to which the applicant can
encourage, recruit and/or deliver pilot
education and aviation training to a
diverse high school population in
public and private schools in rural,
suburban, and urban areas. The
applicant should demonstrate the
following:
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• Outreach and recruitment efforts to
encourage careers in the aircraft pilot
industry and a plan to target a diverse
community of high school students.
• Plans to use a proposed curriculum
and activities to support the
professional development of teachers.
• Plans to provide related activities
using multiple methods which may
include virtual learning, in-class room,
home schooling, etc.
• The role of individuals, entities or
organizations participating in the
proposed activities; provide letters of
commitment by each participant.
• The extent to which the applicant is
prepared to create, adapt or improve
and deliver curriculum designed to
generate and increase interest in
aviation careers and provide students
with meaningful educational
experiences. Provide sample curriculum
designs and activities students will
undertake to gain a better understanding
of and prepare to pursue careers as
aircraft pilots, aerospace engineers, and/
unmanned aircraft systems operators.
• Ability to provide education and
training in Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
fields and activities related to aircraft
pilots, aerospace engineers, and
unmanned aircraft systems operators.
Criterion 2
Resources available to carry out this
project for high school students. The
applicant should demonstrate the
following:
• Access to instructors in areas
related to STEM, familiar with aircraft
pilot training requirements.
• Ability to recruit educators and
provide the professional development to
those teaching the curriculum and
conducting related activities.
• Plans to provide career preparation
and related activities using multiple
methods.
• Other resources.
Criterion 3
Ability to design and disseminate
program information pertinent to
aviation workforce development that
encourages participation from a diverse
population of students from public and
private high schools in rural, suburban,
and urban areas and has a continuing
education component for students and
educators to ensure sustainability. The
applicant should demonstrate the
following:
• Continuing education and distance
learning opportunities with a focus on
pilot and aviation workforce
development needs.
• Ability to conduct courses,
seminars, workshops and other
activities.
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• Ability to disseminate information
and educational materials. Provide
examples of past results from such
activities and programs.
• Facilities, equipment, and resources
available to provide for program
delivery, student and teacher
recruitment, academic and career
counseling, and information
dissemination activities.
Criterion 4
Ability to effectively administer the
proposed activities. The FAA is
interested in a disciplined
administrative and strategic project
plan. Include an approach to efficiently
control administrative expenses while
effectively allocating resources between
projects designed to optimize aviation
and STEM career awareness, prepare
students to enter related fields, and
deliver curriculum. The applicant
should demonstrate the following:
• Provide a plan describing how the
applicant will organize and manage the
various tasks.
• Describe how the applicant will
meet performance goals: Develop, adapt,
or expand and conduct, evaluate, and
manage the initiatives within the task(s).
• Indicate the entity prepared to serve
as the lead for administrative purposes
and describe the responsibilities to be
undertaken, should a team propose.
• Provide a proposed budget to
achieve program goals with a supporting
narrative.
• Describe how the recipient plans to
ensure that projects established under
this program encourage participation
from a diverse population of students
from public and private high schools in
rural, suburban, and urban areas.
Industry Consultation
Prior to selecting among competing
applications, the Secretary shall consult
with representatives from aircraft repair
stations, design and production
approval holders, air carriers, labor
organizations, business aviation, general
aviation, educational institutions, and
other relevant aviation sectors.
Therefore, the FAA is assuming this
responsibility by providing stakeholders
and the public an opportunity to review
this preliminary plan to establish the
Aviation Workforce Development Grant
Programs.
Financial Review
The FAA will perform an assessment
of risk posed by the applicant prior to
issuing awards. The assessment
includes evaluating previous Federal
grant experiences, financial stability,
and potential for conflicts of interest.
The applicant will be asked to submit a
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copy of its most recent Cognizant
Auditing Agency Report and remedies
to all findings. Any potential applicants
with previous disbarments or
suspensions will be disqualified.
Unique Identifier or System of Award
The applicant is required to: (i) Be
registered in www.SAM.Gov before
submitting its application; (ii) provide a
valid unique entity identifier in its
application; and (iii) continue to
maintain an active SAM registration
with current information at all times
during which it has an active Federal
award or an application or plan under
consideration by a Federal awarding
agency.
The Federal awarding agency may not
make a Federal award to an applicant
until the applicant has complied with
all applicable unique identifier and
SAM requirements. If an applicant has
not fully complied with the
requirements by the time of the Federal
awarding agency is ready to make a
Federal award, the Federal awarding
agency may determine that the
applicant is not sufficiently prepared or
is not qualified to receive a Federal
award.
Degree of Federal Involvement
The FAA may conduct site visits of
applicant institutions and facilities to
observe curriculum delivery, and review
relevant materials including books,
records, activity plans, relevant
documents, accounting procedures,
processes, and related activities and
resources. The FAA will require semiannual progress reports and final
reports.
Federal Assistance Program Law
The FAA will adhere to all Guidelines
for Federal Assistance Programs
outlined in the Uniform Administrative
Requirements, Cost Principles, and
Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
To review the 2 CFR 200, please visit:
https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/textidx?tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title02/2cfr200_
main_02.tpl.
Note: This is not a request for proposals or
offers.
Issued in Washington, D.C., on September
2, 2020.
Patricia A. Watts,
Grants Officer, Aviation Workforce
Development Grant Programs, NextGen
Grants Management Branch (ANG–A19).
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
Safety Administration
[Docket No. PHMSA–2020–0077]
Pipeline Safety: Request for Special
Permit; Tennessee Gas Pipeline
Company, L.L.C.
Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration
(PHMSA); Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
PHMSA is publishing this
notice to solicit public comments on a
request for special permit received from
the Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company,
L.L.C. (TGP). The special permit request
is seeking relief from compliance with
certain requirements in the Federal
pipeline safety regulations. At the
conclusion of the 30-day comment
period, PHMSA will review the
comments received from this notice as
part of its evaluation to grant or deny
the special permit request.
DATES: Submit any comments regarding
this special permit request by October 9,
2020.
ADDRESSES: Comments should reference
the docket number for this specific
special permit request and may be
submitted in the following ways:
• E-Gov website: https://
www.Regulations.gov. This site allows
the public to enter comments on any
Federal Register notice issued by any
agency.
• Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
• Mail: Docket Management System:
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: Docket Management
System: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9:00
a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
Instructions: You should identify the
docket number for the special permit
request you are commenting on at the
beginning of your comments. If you
submit your comments by mail, please
submit two (2) copies. To receive
confirmation that PHMSA has received
your comments, please include a selfaddressed stamped postcard. Internet
users may submit comments at https://
www.Regulations.gov.
Note: There is a privacy statement
published on https://
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www.Regulations.gov. Comments,
including any personal information
provided, are posted without changes or
edits to https://www.Regulations.gov.
Confidential Business Information:
Confidential Business Information (CBI)
is commercial or financial information
that is both customarily and actually
treated as private by its owner. Under
the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
(5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from
public disclosure. If your comments
responsive to this notice contain
commercial or financial information
that is customarily treated as private,
that you actually treat as private, and
that is relevant or responsive to this
notice, it is important that you clearly
designate the submitted comments as
CBI. Pursuant to 49 Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) § 190.343, you may
ask PHMSA to give confidential
treatment to information you give to the
agency by taking the following steps: (1)
Mark each page of the original
document submission containing CBI as
‘‘Confidential’’; (2) send PHMSA, along
with the original document, a second
copy of the original document with the
CBI deleted; and (3) explain why the
information you are submitting is CBI.
Unless you are notified otherwise,
PHMSA will treat such marked
submissions as confidential under the
FOIA, and they will not be placed in the
public docket of this notice.
Submissions containing CBI should be
sent to Kay McIver, DOT, PHMSA–
PHP–80, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590–0001. Any
commentary PHMSA receives that is not
specifically designated as CBI will be
placed in the public docket for this
matter.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
General: Ms. Kay McIver by telephone
at 202–366–0113, or by email at
kay.mciver@dot.gov.
Technical: Mr. Steve Nanney by
telephone at 713–272–2855, or by email
at steve.nanney@dot.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PHMSA
received a special permit request from
TGP seeking a waiver from the
requirements of 49 CFR 192.611(a) and
(d): Change in class location:
Confirmation or revision of maximum
allowable operating pressure, and
§ 192.619(a): Maximum allowable
operating pressure: Steel or plastic
pipelines. This special permit is being
requested in lieu of pipe replacement or
pressure reduction for one (1) special
permit segment of 1.02 miles on the
TGP pipeline system. The proposed
special permit segment is located in
Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. The TGP
pipeline class location in the special
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
[Docket No. FAA-2019-0847]
Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program AGENCY:
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The FAA announces a Period of Public Comment for Aircraft
Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program and previews a forthcoming
notice of funding opportunity.
DATES: Period of Public Comment for the FAA Aircraft Pilots Workforce
Development Grant Program is open for 15 Days.
Period of Public Comment: Written comments should be submitted by
September 24, 2020.
ADDRESSES: Please send written comments: By Electronic Docket:
www.regulations.gov (Enter docket number into search field). Assistance
Listing Number: 20.111, www.beta.sam.gov.
Note: This is not a request for proposals or offers.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia Watts, 609-485-5043 (office),
or 609-793-3063 (cell). Please visit our website at: www.faa.gov/go/awd
or https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ang/grants/awd/.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On October 5, 2018, the President signed the FAA Reauthorization
Act of 2018 (the Act) (Pub. L. 115-254). Section 625 of the Act
addresses the projected shortages of aircraft pilots in the aviation
industry by directing the establishment of an Aviation Workforce
Development Grant Program to expand the aircraft pilot workforce and
provide meaningful aviation education designed to prepare students to
become aircraft pilots, aerospace engineers, or unmanned aircraft
systems operators, and support the related professional development of
teachers. Congress authorized the program through the end of Fiscal
Year 2023.
Authorizing Legislation
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-254, Section 625)
National Defense Authorization Act of 2020 (Pub. L. 116-92, Section
1743)
Funding
Congress appropriated $5,000,000 of funding for the program in
Fiscal Year 2020 budget and capped each approved project to be not more
than $500,000 for any one grant in any one fiscal year.
Types of Projects
The types of projects supported under the new Aircraft Pilots
Workforce Development Grant Program are those that:
(a) Create and deliver curriculum designed to provide high school
students with meaningful aviation education that is designed to prepare
the students to become aircraft pilots, aerospace engineers, or
unmanned aircraft systems operators. This grant project eligibility
includes delivery of existing training curriculum.
(b) Support the professional development of teachers using the
above curriculum.
Section 625 also directed the FAA to ensure that the applications
selected for projects established under this program allow for
participation from a diverse collection of public and private schools
in rural, suburban, and urban areas.
Eligible Applicants
Section 625 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 and Section 1743
of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2020 identify the
following types of entities as eligible to apply for the Aircraft
Pilots Workforce Development Grants:
(a) Air carriers (as defined in 49 U.S.C. 40102) or labor
rganizations representing aircraft pilots;
(b) flight schools that provide flight training (as defined in 14
CFR part 61) or hold a pilot school certificate (as defined in 14 CFR
part 141);
(c) accredited institutions of higher education (as defined in 20
U.S.C. 1001), or secondary schools or high schools (as defined in 20
U.S.C. 7801);
(d) state or local government entities; or
(e) an organization representing aircraft users, aircraft owners,
or aircraft pilots.
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Information
Targeted Release Date
The FAA anticipates releasing an initial Notice of Funding
Opportunity (NOFO) on www.grants.gov on or about November 13, 2020. The
FAA envisions thereafter releasing NOFOs each year for which funding
has been appropriated. The FAA anticipates all NOFOs will remain open
for 60 days.
Notice of Intent To Apply
NOFOs may ask for applicants to email the FAA with their Intent to
Apply for a grant within ten days of NOFO release. Submission of Intent
to Apply will not be mandatory.
Unexpended Funds
If all funds are not expended in an award cycle for each fiscal
year, the FAA may make additional awards from a previous pool of
applications.
Grants.Gov
The FAA will release NOFOs on www.grants.gov and intends to accept
only electronic applications. Potential applicants are encouraged to
create accounts on www.grants.gov and can review samples of forms by
following this link: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/forms/sf-424-family.html
Application Package
Application packages will be accepted electronically on
www.grants.gov up to 11:59 p.m. prevailing Eastern Time of the closing
date. Late submissions will not be accepted or reviewed. The
application package may consist of completing standard government
Financial Assistance Application forms such as those listed below:
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424)
Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A)
Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B--Mandatory)
SF-425 Federal Financial Report 4040-0014 and SF-425A Federal
Financial Report Attachment
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities and Certification (SF-LLL)
Project/Performance Site Location(s), Key Contacts, and
Project Abstract
Project Abstract Summary
ACH Vendor Payment Enrollment (SF-3881)
Proof of Eligibility
Applicants will be required to upload proof of eligibility to apply
for the grants such as copies of accreditations and certifications. The
FAA reserves the right to validate proof of eligibility.
Award Floor and Ceiling
The FAA may issue awards of between $25,000 and not more than
$500,000 (the ceiling established in the Act) for any one grant in any
one fiscal year.
Number of Awards
This grant program is competitive. The FAA reserves the right to
make grant awards depending on the quantity and quality of proposals
received in response to the NOFO. The expectation is to fund a minimum
of 10 proposals.
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Period of Performance
The FAA anticipates that the period of performance of each grant
will be 12 to 18 months from the effective date of the grant award.
Funding Restrictions
The FAA will not reimburse any pre-award costs or
application preparation costs under the proposed award.
The FAA will not reimburse for facility construction or
research activities.
The FAA may cap the use of the grant funds for Indirect
and Administrative Costs to 5% of the total award.
Matching Requirements
The FAA Aviation Workforce Development Grant Programs enabling
legislation does not require matching contributions in this program.
Partnerships
Individual entities, teams, and new providers are eligible to apply
for a grant. The FAA encourages applicants to partner with others as
appropriate to: Satisfy Congressional intent and meet the requirements
of this selection criteria; reach and include students and educators in
various geographic and economic areas; and to help the applicant
provide additional opportunities, assistance, and resources to ensure
success and sustainability.
Application Review Information
FAA Subject Matter Experts will serve on teams to provide a
Technical, and a Management and Fiscal Evaluation. The Technical
Evaluation Team review applications and rank proposals based upon Merit
Criteria similar to the examples below. The Management and Fiscal
Reviewers will review financial aspects of the proposal including the
budget and supporting narrative, plans to administer and oversee
activities, assessment processes and tools. Incorrect, missing
documents/items, or incomplete applications will be grounds for
rejecting the application. Applications should address each criterion.
Late submissions will not be considered.
Examples of Potential Merit Criteria
Criterion 1
The extent to which the applicant can encourage, recruit and/or
deliver pilot education and aviation training to a diverse high school
population in public and private schools in rural, suburban, and urban
areas. The applicant should demonstrate the following:
Outreach and recruitment efforts to encourage careers in
the aircraft pilot industry and a plan to target a diverse community of
high school students.
Plans to use a proposed curriculum and activities to
support the professional development of teachers.
Plans to provide related activities using multiple methods
which may include virtual learning, in-class room, home schooling, etc.
The role of individuals, entities or organizations
participating in the proposed activities; provide letters of commitment
by each participant.
The extent to which the applicant is prepared to create,
adapt or improve and deliver curriculum designed to generate and
increase interest in aviation careers and provide students with
meaningful educational experiences. Provide sample curriculum designs
and activities students will undertake to gain a better understanding
of and prepare to pursue careers as aircraft pilots, aerospace
engineers, and/unmanned aircraft systems operators.
Ability to provide education and training in Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields and activities
related to aircraft pilots, aerospace engineers, and unmanned aircraft
systems operators.
Criterion 2
Resources available to carry out this project for high school
students. The applicant should demonstrate the following:
Access to instructors in areas related to STEM, familiar
with aircraft pilot training requirements.
Ability to recruit educators and provide the professional
development to those teaching the curriculum and conducting related
activities.
Plans to provide career preparation and related activities
using multiple methods.
Other resources.
Criterion 3
Ability to design and disseminate program information pertinent to
aviation workforce development that encourages participation from a
diverse population of students from public and private high schools in
rural, suburban, and urban areas and has a continuing education
component for students and educators to ensure sustainability. The
applicant should demonstrate the following:
Continuing education and distance learning opportunities
with a focus on pilot and aviation workforce development needs.
Ability to conduct courses, seminars, workshops and other
activities.
Ability to disseminate information and educational
materials. Provide examples of past results from such activities and
programs.
Facilities, equipment, and resources available to provide
for program delivery, student and teacher recruitment, academic and
career counseling, and information dissemination activities.
Criterion 4
Ability to effectively administer the proposed activities. The FAA
is interested in a disciplined administrative and strategic project
plan. Include an approach to efficiently control administrative
expenses while effectively allocating resources between projects
designed to optimize aviation and STEM career awareness, prepare
students to enter related fields, and deliver curriculum. The applicant
should demonstrate the following:
Provide a plan describing how the applicant will organize
and manage the various tasks.
Describe how the applicant will meet performance goals:
Develop, adapt, or expand and conduct, evaluate, and manage the
initiatives within the task(s).
Indicate the entity prepared to serve as the lead for
administrative purposes and describe the responsibilities to be
undertaken, should a team propose.
Provide a proposed budget to achieve program goals with a
supporting narrative.
Describe how the recipient plans to ensure that projects
established under this program encourage participation from a diverse
population of students from public and private high schools in rural,
suburban, and urban areas.
Industry Consultation
Prior to selecting among competing applications, the Secretary
shall consult with representatives from aircraft repair stations,
design and production approval holders, air carriers, labor
organizations, business aviation, general aviation, educational
institutions, and other relevant aviation sectors. Therefore, the FAA
is assuming this responsibility by providing stakeholders and the
public an opportunity to review this preliminary plan to establish the
Aviation Workforce Development Grant Programs.
Financial Review
The FAA will perform an assessment of risk posed by the applicant
prior to issuing awards. The assessment includes evaluating previous
Federal grant experiences, financial stability, and potential for
conflicts of interest. The applicant will be asked to submit a
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copy of its most recent Cognizant Auditing Agency Report and remedies
to all findings. Any potential applicants with previous disbarments or
suspensions will be disqualified.
Unique Identifier or System of Award
The applicant is required to: (i) Be registered in www.SAM.Gov
before submitting its application; (ii) provide a valid unique entity
identifier in its application; and (iii) continue to maintain an active
SAM registration with current information at all times during which it
has an active Federal award or an application or plan under
consideration by a Federal awarding agency.
The Federal awarding agency may not make a Federal award to an
applicant until the applicant has complied with all applicable unique
identifier and SAM requirements. If an applicant has not fully complied
with the requirements by the time of the Federal awarding agency is
ready to make a Federal award, the Federal awarding agency may
determine that the applicant is not sufficiently prepared or is not
qualified to receive a Federal award.
Degree of Federal Involvement
The FAA may conduct site visits of applicant institutions and
facilities to observe curriculum delivery, and review relevant
materials including books, records, activity plans, relevant documents,
accounting procedures, processes, and related activities and resources.
The FAA will require semi-annual progress reports and final reports.
Federal Assistance Program Law
The FAA will adhere to all Guidelines for Federal Assistance
Programs outlined in the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost
Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. To review the 2
CFR 200, please visit: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title02/2cfr200_main_02.tpl.
Note: This is not a request for proposals or offers.
Issued in Washington, D.C., on September 2, 2020.
Patricia A. Watts,
Grants Officer, Aviation Workforce Development Grant Programs, NextGen
Grants Management Branch (ANG-A19).
[FR Doc. 2020-19813 Filed 9-8-20; 8:45 am]
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