Alaska Native Science and Engineering

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) provides major economic and energy security benefits for taxpayer on a National and Local level. The Bureau oversees the safe, responsible development of oil, natural gas, strategic resources

Recipient of the assistance is the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP), and the assistance must be used to provide work and training opportunities to young people between the ages of 16 and 25 working on appropriate projects associated with oil and gas and marine mineral development on the outer continental shelf (OCS) within the BSEE area of responsibility. The young participants will receive classroom and on-the-job training in oil and gas operational safety and environmental conservation requirements through selected training seminars, meetings, or other organizational activities. The purpose of the training will be to provide experience in the practical application of basic petroleum engineering principles, techniques, and concepts. Funds will not be used for capitalization.

Research scientists, Federal, State and local decision-makers, the youth participants, BSEE, and the general public will ultimately benefit from the program.

Recipient of the assistance is the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP), and the assistance must be used to provide work and training opportunities to young people between the ages of 16 and 25 working on appropriate conservation projects associated with oil and gas, renewable energy and marine mineral development on the Alaskan outer continental shelf within the BSEE area of responsibility. The majority of funds will be used to support conservation projects that will enhance the understanding of exploration and production techniques to enhance safe operations and oil-spill prevention and cleanup from oil and gas, and marine minerals. The young participants will receive classroom and on-the-job training in oil and gas operational safety and environmental conservation requirements through selected training seminars, meetings, or other organizational activities. The purpose of the training will be to provide experience in the practical application of basic petroleum engineering principles, techniques, and concepts. Funds will not be used for capitalization.

Cooperative agreements will normally be awarded for 1 to 5 years, with funding awarded as a lump sum, or added as funds become available.

Limited discussions regarding funding availability and program interest are permitted.

Applicants will be evaluated by a panel of BSEE Regional leadership and management to ensure compliance with minimum position requirements. Criteria for judging applicants include BSEE mission needs, applicant's academic merit, and communication skills. Additional evaluation criteria maybe posted in a specific Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) on Grants.gov.

All youth participants must be between the ages of 16 and 25 and satisfy the criteria specified in section 12591(b) of title 42, as required by 16 U.S.C. § 1723(b). Youth participant selection will be made on the basis of; participation in ANSEP, enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an engineering degree or certificate program at a qualifying educational institution, be in good academic standing (at least a 2.0 GPA), and enrolled in or have completed at least one engineering course. It is anticipated that two applications will be received and up to two applicants will be selected in FY 2016 through FY 20223

Projects that were approved and funded during the previous fiscal year may be submitted as renewals for subsequent years unless otherwise stated in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).