Advanced Research Projects Agency-Infrastructure; Request for Information, 77236-77237 [2024-21512]

Download as PDF 77236 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 183 / Friday, September 20, 2024 / Notices collect and submit the reports to NHTSA and the labor hours and associated labor costs for computer maintenance. Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspects of this information collection, including (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Department’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. chapter 35, as amended; 49 CFR 1.49; and DOT Order 1351.29A. Eileen Sullivan, Associate Administrator, Enforcement. [FR Doc. 2024–21509 Filed 9–19–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–59–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION [Docket No. DOT–OST–2024–0104] Advanced Research Projects Agency— Infrastructure; Request for Information Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice; request for information (RFI). AGENCY: The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (U.S. DOT) Advanced Research Projects Agency— Infrastructure (ARPA–I) is seeking statements of qualifications from eligible entities, defined by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 as ‘‘an accredited university of higher education in the northeast United States that has experience leading a regional university transportation center [defined as a current or past U.S. DOT-funded Regional University Transportation Center (UTC) grantee] and a proven record of developing, patenting, deploying, and commercializing innovative composite materials and technologies for bridge and other transportation applications, as well as conducting research and developing prototypes using very large-scale polymer-based additive manufacturing’’. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is for the U.S. DOT to determine the eligibility of entities ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:44 Sep 19, 2024 Jkt 262001 seeking to perform research, development, and demonstration tasks on durability, resiliency, and sustainability of bridges and other infrastructure to be funded by ARPA–I as stated in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024. This request for information is not a request for proposals or a notice of funding opportunity. Subsequent to this RFI, ARPA–I intends to develop a Cooperative Agreement with a single institution of higher education if only one respondent is found to be eligible, or to issue a subsequent Request for Proposals to the multiple eligible institutions of higher education identified. Respondents are required to meet the legislative requirements detailed in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024. DATES: Written submissions must be received by October 21, 2024. Submission Instructions: Responses should be submitted electronically as a Microsoft Word document, not to exceed 15 single-sided pages in length, and 15 MB in file size. Recommended format for responses includes Times New Roman 12-point font and 1 inch page margins. Responses should be emailed to ARPA-I@dot.gov (with the Subject Line of ‘‘ARPA–I RFI Response <Institution Name>’’. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions about this RFI, please email ARPA-I@dot.gov. You may also contact Mr. Timothy A. Klein, Director, Technology Policy and Outreach, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (202–366–0075), U.S. DOT or by email at timothy.klein@ dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This RFI seeks information that will assist ARPA–I in carrying out its research and development funding responsibilities as set forth in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Pub. L. 118– 42; Division F, Title I; March 9, 2024) and authorized under 49 U.S.C. 119, ‘‘Advanced Research Projects Agency— Infrastructure’’. About ARPA–I The Advanced Research Projects Agency—Infrastructure (ARPA–I) is an agency within U.S. DOT (see https:// www.transportation.gov/arpa-i) that Congress established ‘‘to support the development of science and technology solutions that overcomes long-term challenges and advances the state of the art for United States transportation infrastructure.’’ (49 U.S.C. 119(b)). ARPA–I is modeled after the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) within the U.S. Department of PO 00000 Frm 00162 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Defense and the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA–E) within the U.S. Department of Energy. ARPA–I offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to improve our nation’s transportation infrastructure, both physical and digital, and supports DOT’s strategic goals of Safety, Economic Strength and Global Competitiveness, Equity, Climate and Sustainability, and Transformation. ARPA–I focuses on developing and implementing technologies, rather than developing policies and processes or providing regulatory support. ARPA–I has a single overarching goal and focus: to fund external innovative advanced research and development (R&D) programs that develop innovative technologies, systems, and capabilities to improve transportation infrastructure in the United States. The aims of ARPA–I include ‘‘lowering the long-term costs of infrastructure development, including costs of planning, construction, and maintenance; reducing the lifecycle impacts of transportation infrastructure on the environment, including through the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; contributing significantly to improving the safe, secure, and efficient movement of goods and people; promoting the resilience of infrastructure from physical and cyber threats; and ensuring that the United States is a global leader in developing and deploying advanced transportation infrastructure technologies and materials.’’ (49 U.S.C. 119(c)(1)). Funding the development and use of advanced infrastructure technologies to address these challenges is expected to be a key future activity of ARPA–I. ARPA–I FY 2024 Budget and Activities The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Pub. L. 118–42; Division F, Title I; March 9, 2024) directed that ‘‘$10,000,000 shall be for necessary expenses of the Advanced Research Projects Agency—Infrastructure (ARPA– I) as authorized by section 119 of title 49, United States Code: provided further, that within the funds made available under the preceding proviso, not less than $8,000,000 shall be available for research on durability, resiliency, and sustainability of bridges and other infrastructure and shall be directed to an accredited university of higher education in the northeast United States that has experience leading a regional university transportation center [defined as a current or past U.S. DOT-funded Regional University Transportation Center (UTC) grantee selected under 49 U.S.C. 5505] and a proven record of E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 183 / Friday, September 20, 2024 / Notices ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 developing, patenting, deploying, and commercializing innovative composite materials and technologies for bridge and other transportation applications, as well as conducting research and developing prototypes using very largescale polymer-based additive manufacturing’’. Specific Information Required This RFI seeks information from respondents that will assist ARPA–I and the U.S. Department of Transportation in carrying out their responsibilities under Public Law 118–42. This RFI is not a request for proposals or a notice of funding opportunity. ARPA–I and the U.S. Department of Transportation are seeking responses only from respondents that meet the criteria presented in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Pub. L. 118– 42; Division F, Title I; March 9, 2024) as quoted above. Respondents are requested to supply the following information at a minimum in their written response (statement of qualifications): A. Name of the responding entity (‘‘respondent’’). B. Respondent’s physical address, SAM number, and Census tract. C. Respondent’s Business Contact information, including that individual’s title, name, address, telephone number and email address. D. Respondent’s Research Contact information, including that individual’s title, name, address, telephone number and email address. E. Confirmation through the provision of supporting details that the respondent is ‘‘an accredited university of higher education in the northeast United States that has experience leading a regional university transportation center’’ [defined as a current or past U.S. DOT-funded Regional University Transportation Center (UTC) grantee selected under 49 U.S.C. 5505]. F. Confirmation through the provision of supporting details that the respondent has ‘‘a proven record of developing, patenting, deploying, and commercializing innovative composite materials and technologies for bridge and other transportation applications’’. G. Confirmation through the provision of supporting details that the respondent has a proven record of ‘‘conducting research and developing prototypes using very large-scale polymer-based additive manufacturing’’. H. A description of the respondent’s research and development (R&D) experience in developing innovative science and technology solutions in the ‘‘durability, resiliency, and VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:44 Sep 19, 2024 Jkt 262001 sustainability of bridges and other infrastructure’’. Confidential Business Information Do not submit information disclosure of which is restricted by statute, such as trade secrets and commercial or financial information (hereinafter referred to as Confidential Business Information ‘‘CBI’’) to ARPA–I. Responses submitted to ARPA–I cannot be claimed as CBI. Responses received by ARPA–I will waive any CBI claims for the information submitted. Issued in Washington, DC, on September 16, 2024. Robert C. Hampshire, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology. [FR Doc. 2024–21512 Filed 9–19–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of five individuals and one entity that have been placed on OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List based on OFAC’s determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of the individuals and entity are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. SUMMARY: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for applicable date(s). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OFAC: Lisa M. Palluconi, Acting Director, tel.: 202–622–2490; Associate Director for Global Targeting, tel.: 202– 622–2420; Assistant Director for Licensing, tel.: 202–622–2480; Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs, tel.: 202– 622–4855; or the Assistant Director for Compliance, tel.: 202–622–2490. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: Electronic Availability The Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List and additional information concerning OFAC sanctions programs are available on OFAC’s website (https://ofac.treasury.gov/). PO 00000 Frm 00163 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 77237 Notice of OFAC Action On September 16, 2024, OFAC determined that the property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of the following individuals and entity are blocked under the relevant sanctions authorities listed below. Individuals 1. ARTEMIOU, Artemis, CY–3046 Limassol, Patmou, Zakaki 11A, Cyprus; Hungary; DOB 15 Dec 1979; nationality Cyprus; Gender Female (individual) [CYBER2]. Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii) of Executive Order 13694 of April 1, 2015, ‘‘Blocking the Property of Certain Persons Engaging in Significant Malicious CyberEnabled Activities,’’ 80 FR 18077, 3 CFR, 2015 Comp., p. 297, as amended by Executive Order 13757 of December 28, 2016, ‘‘Taking Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities,’’ 82 FR 1, 3 CFR., 2016 Comp., p. 659 (‘‘E.O. 13694, as amended’’), for being responsible for or complicit in, or having engaged in, directly or indirectly, cyberenabled activities originating from, or directed by persons located, in whole or in substantial part, outside the United States that are reasonably likely to result in, or have materially contributed to, a significant threat to the national security, foreign policy, or economic health or financial stability of the United States and that have the purpose or effect of causing a significant misappropriation of funds or economic resources, trade secrets, personal identifiers, or financial information for commercial or competitive advantage or private financial gain. 2. BITZIOS, Felix, Valaoritou 9, Filothei, Attica 15237, Greece; DOB 01 May 1974; POB Athens, Greece; nationality Greece; Gender Male; Passport AT1170869 (Greece); National ID No. AA026331 (Greece) (individual) [CYBER2]. Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii) of E.O. 13694, as amended, for being responsible for or complicit in, or having engaged in, directly or indirectly, cyberenabled activities originating from, or directed by persons located, in whole or in substantial part, outside the United States that are reasonably likely to result in, or have materially contributed to, a significant threat to the national security, foreign policy, or economic health or financial stability of the United States and that have the purpose or effect of causing a significant misappropriation of funds or economic resources, trade secrets, personal identifiers, or financial information for commercial or competitive advantage or private financial gain. 3. GAMBAZZI, Andrea Nicola Costantino Hermes, United Arab Emirates; 6 King Street, Frome, England BA11 1BH, United Kingdom; DOB 06 Dec 1967; POB Lugano, Switzerland; nationality Switzerland; Gender Male; Passport X4320258 (Switzerland) (individual) [CYBER2]. E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 183 (Friday, September 20, 2024)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

[Docket No. DOT-OST-2024-0104]


Advanced Research Projects Agency--Infrastructure; Request for 
Information

AGENCY: Department of Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice; request for information (RFI).

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Transportation's (U.S. DOT) Advanced 
Research Projects Agency--Infrastructure (ARPA-I) is seeking statements 
of qualifications from eligible entities, defined by the Consolidated 
Appropriations Act, 2024 as ``an accredited university of higher 
education in the northeast United States that has experience leading a 
regional university transportation center [defined as a current or past 
U.S. DOT-funded Regional University Transportation Center (UTC) 
grantee] and a proven record of developing, patenting, deploying, and 
commercializing innovative composite materials and technologies for 
bridge and other transportation applications, as well as conducting 
research and developing prototypes using very large-scale polymer-based 
additive manufacturing''. The purpose of this Request for Information 
(RFI) is for the U.S. DOT to determine the eligibility of entities 
seeking to perform research, development, and demonstration tasks on 
durability, resiliency, and sustainability of bridges and other 
infrastructure to be funded by ARPA-I as stated in the Consolidated 
Appropriations Act, 2024. This request for information is not a request 
for proposals or a notice of funding opportunity. Subsequent to this 
RFI, ARPA-I intends to develop a Cooperative Agreement with a single 
institution of higher education if only one respondent is found to be 
eligible, or to issue a subsequent Request for Proposals to the 
multiple eligible institutions of higher education identified. 
Respondents are required to meet the legislative requirements detailed 
in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024.

DATES: Written submissions must be received by October 21, 2024.
    Submission Instructions: Responses should be submitted 
electronically as a Microsoft Word document, not to exceed 15 single-
sided pages in length, and 15 MB in file size. Recommended format for 
responses includes Times New Roman 12-point font and 1 inch page 
margins. Responses should be emailed to [email protected] (with the 
Subject Line of ``ARPA-I RFI Response ''.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions about this RFI, please 
email [email protected]. You may also contact Mr. Timothy A. Klein, 
Director, Technology Policy and Outreach, Office of the Assistant 
Secretary for Research and Technology (202-366-0075), U.S. DOT or by 
email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This RFI seeks information that will assist 
ARPA-I in carrying out its research and development funding 
responsibilities as set forth in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 
2024 (Pub. L. 118-42; Division F, Title I; March 9, 2024) and 
authorized under 49 U.S.C. 119, ``Advanced Research Projects Agency--
Infrastructure''.

About ARPA-I

    The Advanced Research Projects Agency--Infrastructure (ARPA-I) is 
an agency within U.S. DOT (see https://www.transportation.gov/arpa-i) 
that Congress established ``to support the development of science and 
technology solutions that overcomes long-term challenges and advances 
the state of the art for United States transportation infrastructure.'' 
(49 U.S.C. 119(b)). ARPA-I is modeled after the Defense Advanced 
Research Projects Agency (DARPA) within the U.S. Department of Defense 
and the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) within the 
U.S. Department of Energy. ARPA-I offers a once-in-a-generation 
opportunity to improve our nation's transportation infrastructure, both 
physical and digital, and supports DOT's strategic goals of Safety, 
Economic Strength and Global Competitiveness, Equity, Climate and 
Sustainability, and Transformation. ARPA-I focuses on developing and 
implementing technologies, rather than developing policies and 
processes or providing regulatory support. ARPA-I has a single 
overarching goal and focus: to fund external innovative advanced 
research and development (R&D) programs that develop innovative 
technologies, systems, and capabilities to improve transportation 
infrastructure in the United States.
    The aims of ARPA-I include ``lowering the long-term costs of 
infrastructure development, including costs of planning, construction, 
and maintenance; reducing the lifecycle impacts of transportation 
infrastructure on the environment, including through the reduction of 
greenhouse gas emissions; contributing significantly to improving the 
safe, secure, and efficient movement of goods and people; promoting the 
resilience of infrastructure from physical and cyber threats; and 
ensuring that the United States is a global leader in developing and 
deploying advanced transportation infrastructure technologies and 
materials.'' (49 U.S.C. 119(c)(1)). Funding the development and use of 
advanced infrastructure technologies to address these challenges is 
expected to be a key future activity of ARPA-I.

ARPA-I FY 2024 Budget and Activities

    The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Pub. L. 118-42; Division 
F, Title I; March 9, 2024) directed that ``$10,000,000 shall be for 
necessary expenses of the Advanced Research Projects Agency--
Infrastructure (ARPA-I) as authorized by section 119 of title 49, 
United States Code: provided further, that within the funds made 
available under the preceding proviso, not less than $8,000,000 shall 
be available for research on durability, resiliency, and sustainability 
of bridges and other infrastructure and shall be directed to an 
accredited university of higher education in the northeast United 
States that has experience leading a regional university transportation 
center [defined as a current or past U.S. DOT-funded Regional 
University Transportation Center (UTC) grantee selected under 49 U.S.C. 
5505] and a proven record of

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developing, patenting, deploying, and commercializing innovative 
composite materials and technologies for bridge and other 
transportation applications, as well as conducting research and 
developing prototypes using very large-scale polymer-based additive 
manufacturing''.

Specific Information Required

    This RFI seeks information from respondents that will assist ARPA-I 
and the U.S. Department of Transportation in carrying out their 
responsibilities under Public Law 118-42. This RFI is not a request for 
proposals or a notice of funding opportunity. ARPA-I and the U.S. 
Department of Transportation are seeking responses only from 
respondents that meet the criteria presented in the Consolidated 
Appropriations Act, 2024 (Pub. L. 118-42; Division F, Title I; March 9, 
2024) as quoted above.
    Respondents are requested to supply the following information at a 
minimum in their written response (statement of qualifications):
    A. Name of the responding entity (``respondent'').
    B. Respondent's physical address, SAM number, and Census tract.
    C. Respondent's Business Contact information, including that 
individual's title, name, address, telephone number and email address.
    D. Respondent's Research Contact information, including that 
individual's title, name, address, telephone number and email address.
    E. Confirmation through the provision of supporting details that 
the respondent is ``an accredited university of higher education in the 
northeast United States that has experience leading a regional 
university transportation center'' [defined as a current or past U.S. 
DOT-funded Regional University Transportation Center (UTC) grantee 
selected under 49 U.S.C. 5505].
    F. Confirmation through the provision of supporting details that 
the respondent has ``a proven record of developing, patenting, 
deploying, and commercializing innovative composite materials and 
technologies for bridge and other transportation applications''.
    G. Confirmation through the provision of supporting details that 
the respondent has a proven record of ``conducting research and 
developing prototypes using very large-scale polymer-based additive 
manufacturing''.
    H. A description of the respondent's research and development (R&D) 
experience in developing innovative science and technology solutions in 
the ``durability, resiliency, and sustainability of bridges and other 
infrastructure''.

Confidential Business Information

    Do not submit information disclosure of which is restricted by 
statute, such as trade secrets and commercial or financial information 
(hereinafter referred to as Confidential Business Information ``CBI'') 
to ARPA-I. Responses submitted to ARPA-I cannot be claimed as CBI. 
Responses received by ARPA-I will waive any CBI claims for the 
information submitted.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on September 16, 2024.
Robert C. Hampshire,
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology.
[FR Doc. 2024-21512 Filed 9-19-24; 8:45 am]
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