Infrastructure Update
Press Releases:
$1.5 Billion From IRA to Strengthen America’s National Laboratories
November 4, 2022, energy.gov
Today, The Biden-Harris Administration announced $1.5 billion from Inflation Reduction Act to build and upgrade America’s national laboratories. According to the DOE press release, the funding will upgrade scientific facilities, modernize infrastructure, and address deferred maintenance projects at DOE’s Office of Science-managed national laboratories. In addition, the findings will include clean energy technology that supports good-paying jobs and lower energy costs for families.
DOI Announces $45 Million to Build Climate Resilience in Tribal Communities
November 2, 2022, doi.gov
On Wednesday, The Department of the Interior announced a $45 million investment from the BIL to address the disproportionate impacts of climate change in Tribal Communities. A total of 124 awards were made to support 76 Tribes and 8 Tribal organizations in climate implementation actions, ocean and coastal management planning, capacity building, relocation, managed retreat, and protect-in-place planning for climate risks. “Indigenous communities are facing unique and intensifying climate-related challenges that pose an existential threat to Tribal economies, infrastructure, lives and livelihoods,” said Secretary Deb Haaland. “Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we are making an unprecedented investment in Indian Country to help ensure that Native communities will have clean air, drinkable water, fertile soil and an overall good quality of life for generations to come.”
FEMA Provides $714 Million in Individual Assistance for Survivor Recovery after Hurricane Ian
November 3, 2022, fema.gov
On Thursday, FEMA announced more than $1.88 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments has been provided to the state of Florida and households to help survivors jumpstart their recovery after Hurricane Ian. FEMA has provided $714 million to households and $322 million to the state for emergency response, while the U.S. Small Business Administration has provided $533 million in disaster loans and the National Flood Insurance Program has paid $313 million in claims. So far, FEMA has made individual assistance available to 26 counties in Florida, expanded Transitional Sheltering Assistance, currently providing housing for 2,447 households with 6,128 members. Furthermore, FEMA has received more than 43,000 flood insurance claims and paid more than $313 million to policyholders, including $163 million in advance payments.
DOE Selects First-Ever Director of Puerto Rico Grid Modernization and Recovery Team
November 2, 2022, energy.gov
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced that Agustín Carbó has been selected to serve as the Director for the new Puerto Rico Grid Modernization and Recovery Team (PR Grid Modernization Team). U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm made the announcement during keynote remarks at the 6th annual Solar + Energy Storage Association of Puerto Rico Summit in San Juan. The PR Grid Modernization Team, led by DOE, will support Puerto Rico in rebuilding an electricity grid that is more resilient, more secure, and capable of supporting 100% clean electricity by 2050.
Upcoming Committee Hearings:
Senate Environment and Public Works
Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure
11/15/2022, 2:30 PM EST
Hearings to examine implementing IIJA, focusing on opportunities for local jurisdictions to address transportation challenges.
Livestream: https://epw.senate.gov/public/
Senate Environment and Public Works
Subcommittee on Superfund, Waste Management, and Regulatory Oversight
11/17/2022, 2:30 PM EST
Hearings to examine the nominations of Stephen A. Owens, of Arizona, to be Chairperson, and Catherine J.K. Sandoval, of California, to be a Member, both of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board.
Livestream: https://epw.senate.gov/public/
Infrastructure Funding:
DOT-SMART-FY22-01 - Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation Grants
Deadline: 11/18/22 Award Ceiling: $2,000,000
693JJ322NF00010 - Advanced Transportation Technologies and Innovative Mobility Deployment
Deadline: 11/18/22 Award Ceiling: $12,000,000
DE-FOA-0002800 - Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Section 41006(a)(1). Water Power Projects: Stakeholder Insight into Hydropower R&D Issues
Award Ceiling: $4,000,000 Deadline: 11/18/2022
DE-FOA-0002618 - BIL - Rare Earth Element Demonstration Facility
Deadline: 11/21/2022 Award Ceiling: $32,000,000
DE-FOA-0002711 - BIL: Storage, Validation, and Testing (Section 40305): Carbon Storage Assurance Facility Enterprise (CarbonSAFE): Phases III, III.5, and IV
Deadline: 11/28/2022 Award Ceiling: $195,000,000
DE-FOA-0002841- BIL, RFI - Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas
Request for Information (RFI), 11/28/2022
DE-FOA-0002730 - BIL: Carbon Capture Technology Program, Front-end Engineering, and Design for Carbon Dioxide (Co2) Transport
Deadline: 11/28/2022 Award Ceiling: $3,000,000
DE-FOA-0002802 - Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Section 40334: Pumped Storage Hydropower Wind and Solar Integration and System Reliability Initiative
Award Ceiling: $10,000,000 Deadline: 12/15/2022
FR-6600-N-34 - Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant Program
Deadline: 1/11/2023 Award Ceiling: $50,000,000
DE-FOA-0002779 - BIL: Additional Clean Hydrogen Programs (Section 40314): Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA)
Deadline: 4/7/2023 Award Ceiling: $1,250,000,000
