Notice2024-30335
Notice of Intent Regarding Launching a Carbon Transport Research, Development and Demonstration Consortium
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December 20, 2024
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The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM), Department of Energy (DOE), is issuing this NOI to notify interested parties of its intent to launch a "Carbon Transport Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) Consortium (the Consortium)" to identify and coordinate carbon transport RD&D efforts (e.g., pipeline, rail, truck, ship, and barge transportation); facilitate communication among stakeholders; and compile and curate information in an open access platform. The DOE initially sought input from stakeholders through a Request for Information DE-FOA-0003330 (RFI 3330) (www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/ default.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2ffedconnect%2f%3fdoc%3dDE-FOA- 0003330%26agency%3dDOE&doc=DE-FOA-0003330&agency=DOE) issued on September 18, 2024. Through this NOI, the DOE is establishing a second opportunity to obtain information that could be used to inform DOE's decisions on the initiation of the Consortium and to gauge interest in participating in the Consortium. FECM intends to launch the Consortium after reviewing responses to RFI 3330 and this NOI. Parties that express interest in joining the Consortium, either through this NOI or through RFI 3330, will be contacted via email with instructions on how to officially register to join.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 245 (Friday, December 20, 2024)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-30335]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Notice of Intent Regarding Launching a Carbon Transport Research,
Development and Demonstration Consortium
AGENCY: Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Notice of intent (NOI).
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SUMMARY: The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM),
Department of Energy (DOE), is issuing this NOI to notify interested
parties of its intent to launch a ``Carbon Transport Research,
Development and Demonstration (RD&D) Consortium (the Consortium)'' to
identify and coordinate carbon transport RD&D efforts (e.g., pipeline,
rail, truck, ship, and barge transportation); facilitate communication
among stakeholders; and compile and curate information in an open
access platform. The DOE initially sought input from stakeholders
through a Request for Information DE-FOA-0003330 (RFI 3330)
(<a href="http://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/default.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2ffedconnect%2f%3fdoc%3dDE-FOA-0003330%26agency%3dDOE&doc=DE-FOA-0003330&agency=DOE">www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/default.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2ffedconnect%2f%3fdoc%3dDE-FOA-0003330%26agency%3dDOE&doc=DE-FOA-0003330&agency=DOE</a>) issued on
September 18, 2024. Through this NOI, the DOE is establishing a second
opportunity to obtain information that could be used to inform DOE's
decisions on the initiation of the Consortium and to gauge interest in
participating in the Consortium. FECM intends to launch the Consortium
after reviewing responses to RFI 3330 and this NOI. Parties that
express interest in joining the Consortium, either through this NOI or
through RFI 3330, will be contacted via email with instructions on how
to officially register to join.
DATES: Written comments, and information are requested by January 21,
2025.
ADDRESSES: Interested parties may submit comments electronically to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4c0a030d7f7f7f7c0c2229382062282329622b233a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4d0b020c7e7e7e7d0d2328392163292228632a223b">[email protected]</span></a> and include ``DOE Carbon Transport Consortium'' in
the subject line of the email. Only electronic responses will be
accepted.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions may be addressed to Robert
Smith, at 202-597-4058 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0775686562757329746a6e736f3f476f762963686229606871"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="72001d101700065c011f1b061a4a321a035c161d175c151d04">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Drivers for a Carbon Transport RD&D Consortium
In line with the goal of broad stakeholder engagement and its 2022
Strategic Vision,\1\ DOE FECM hosted the Workshop for Applied Research
in Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Transport \2\ in Dublin, Ohio, from February
21-22, 2023 (the Workshop). Approximately 100 individuals from Federal
agencies, industry, academia, nongovernmental organizations, national
laboratories, and other stakeholder groups participated in the Workshop
to share individual perspectives and provide input about the following
objectives:
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\1\ United States Department of Energy. (2022). Strategic
Vision: The Role of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management in Achieving
Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions. www.energy.gov/fecm/strategic-
vision-role-fecm-achieving-net-zero-greenhouse-gas-
emissions#:~:text=Reports%20and%20Studies-
Strategic%20Vision%3A%20The%20Role%20of%20FECM%20in,Net%2DZero%20Gree
nhouse%20Gas%20Emissions&text=FECM%27s%20priority%20is%20reaching%20t
he,greenhouse%20gas%20emissions%20by%202050.
\2\ United States Department of Energy Office of Fossil Energy
and Carbon Management. (2023). Roadmap for CO2 Transport Fundamental
Research Workshop. <a href="http://www.netl.doe.gov/23TFRW-proceedings">www.netl.doe.gov/23TFRW-proceedings</a>.
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<bullet> Identify near-term challenges and RD&D areas of interest;
<bullet> Identify lab- and pilot-scale research activities of
interest;
<bullet> Identify potential participants in ongoing and future RD&D
efforts; and
<bullet> Identify whether a carbon transport research consortium
would advance carbon capture, utilization, and storage deployment, and
could address potential barriers to future success.
The key result of the Workshop was the identification of four broad
topics of interest (TOIs) for fundamental and applied RD&D in
CO<INF>2</INF> transport:
(a) Impact of CO<INF>2</INF> impurities on asset integrity;
(b) CO<INF>2</INF>-specific leak detection and emergency response
protocols;
(c) Repurposing of existing infrastructure for CO<INF>2</INF>
service; and
(d) Developing and connecting with other modes of CO<INF>2</INF>
transport/intermodal hubs.
The Workshop participants also encouraged FECM to consider
developing a carbon transport RD&D consortium (``the Consortium'') to
facilitate information sharing that could result in coordinated RD&D
efforts on the TOIs among stakeholders.
II. Consortium Participants
The Consortium is intended to consist of a group of domestic (U.S.)
based or incorporated individuals or organizations that are working
together to achieve a common objective. It would be structured around
committees that would share information about relevant ongoing RD&D
activities, conduct gap analyses, and promote synergies which could
lead to research project formation
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and facilitate the performance of peer reviews of projects.
The Consortium is intended to comprise a range of U.S. based or
incorporated individuals or organizations including but not limited to:
<bullet> Federal agencies
<bullet> Tribal governments or sovereign nations
<bullet> State agencies
<bullet> National laboratories
<bullet> Academia
<bullet> Non-government organizations
<bullet> National standards organizations
<bullet> Industry owners and facility operators
<bullet> Service providers and equipment vendors
<bullet> Trade associations
<bullet> Manufacturing entities (e.g., pipe fabricators)
<bullet> Labor unions
III. Benefits to Joining
The following benefits could be realized through the Consortium.
1. Information Sharing and Collaboration
The Consortium would facilitate the sharing of information across
organizations. This would support awareness and save time as new
knowledge, and technologies are developed.
2. Increased Lab Visibility
The Consortium would provide an opportunity for various
laboratories to increase awareness surrounding their specific
expertise, capabilities, and applicable ongoing work in support of
developing future collaborative opportunities surrounding areas of
interest relevant to CO<INF>2</INF> transportation.
3. Improve Chances To Achieve Goals
The Consortium would bring together professionals working towards
mutual goals resulting in better collaboration and cooperation among
members. Diverse opinions and individual perspectives for solutions
would be encouraged, which would ensure that topics of interest are
addressed appropriately.
4. Growing Network of Knowledge
The Consortium would grow a network of quality connections and
knowledge by providing increased access to expertise, organization,
peer reviewed knowledge and data, and single mode and multimodal
transport companies.
The Consortium would create opportunities for attracting new
members over time, bringing expertise to fill identified RD&D gaps.
IV. Consortium Structure
Three standing committees are envisioned. FECM would be the
Consortium manager and co-chair for some of the Consortium committees.
FECM would lead and execute the Consortium with technical coordination
and logistical/administrative support from the National Energy
Technology Laboratory (NETL). It is anticipated that the Consortium
would have one in-person annual meeting with committee meetings that
would meet periodically (primarily virtually).
Federal RD&D Steering Committee--This committee would consist of
representatives from DOE, and other U.S. Government agencies including
government-owned and government-operated labs. The Federal RD&D
Steering Committee would be chaired by FECM and would advise FECM on
suggested research activities for future funding actions.
Committee for Federally-Funded Research and Development Centers--
This committee would consist of representatives from government-owned
but contractor-operated labs of the Department of Energy (generally
referred to as ``National Labs''). This committee would update the
Federal RD&D Steering Committee on the progress of the related funded
efforts at the National Labs.
Committee for Non-Governmental Organizations, Industry, and Other
Subject Matter Experts--This committee is comprised of representatives
from non-government organizations, private sector corporations, or
individuals independent from the U.S. Government but based or
incorporated in the U.S. Committee members must be a U.S. citizen. This
committee would share facts or information with the Consortium about
ongoing or planned research, and the Consortium would collate this
information with its activities. This committee would not provide
advice or recommendations to the Consortium or to any of the other
committees.
V. Membership Requirements
These requirements can be found on the following web page and will
be utilized by FECM to review interested individuals or organizations
who wish to join.
Please visit: <a href="https://edx.netl.doe.gov/sites/transportconsortium">https://edx.netl.doe.gov/sites/transportconsortium</a>.
VI. Consortium Web Page
The envisioned Consortium web page will further describe the
Consortium's mission, activities, and schedule of events; elicit
membership; post public domain information; and may provide an on-line
forum for information sharing. All respondents to this RFI will be
notified when the Consortium web page becomes active.
VII. Questions for Request for Information
Through this NOI and RFI 3330, FECM seeks input from organizations
that may be involved in CO<INF>2</INF> transport RD&D and interested in
becoming a member of this Consortium. The following questions are
provided to guide responses. You may answer as few or as many of the
questions as you would like. Please use the numbers as headings in your
response to the greatest extent possible and refer to the questions in
the body of your response. This helps save time for both the responder
and the reviewers. Please be as specific as possible in all responses.
1. What is your level of interest in becoming a member of the
Consortium and/or a member of one or more of the three Committees
described in the RFI?
Organizations and/or individuals must provide the following
information when expressing interest in joining the Consortium.
<bullet> First Name
<bullet> Last Name
<bullet> Position Title
<bullet> Entity Type
<bullet> Company/Organization Name
<bullet> Email Address
2. Are you or your organization involved with or interested in
research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) activities pertinent to
the four TOIs identified in the February 2023 Workshop for Applied
Research in CO2 Transport? If so, please respond separately to each TOI
(a, b, c, or d) as noted below:
(a) Impact of CO<INF>2</INF> Impurities on Asset Integrity
(b) CO<INF>2</INF>-Specific Leak Detection and Emergency Response
Protocols
(c) Repurposing of Existing Infrastructure for CO<INF>2</INF> Service
(d) Developing and Connecting with Other Modes of CO<INF>2</INF>
Transport/Intermodal Hubs
Please include the following information in your responses, if
applicable:
<bullet> CO<INF>2</INF> transport mode
<bullet> Project title
<bullet> Organization or principal investigator(s) performing the
research project
<bullet> Main objective(s)
<bullet> Description of anticipated project outputs
<bullet> URL to public project page or project publications
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<bullet> Project funding total
<bullet> Funding entity name
<bullet> Funding entity point of contact
3. Are you or your organization involved with or interested in
applied research, development, and demonstration activities relevant to
CO2 transport that does not fall into one of the TOIs described in
Question 2 above? If so, please suggest a topic of interest that most
appropriately describes the RD&D area in which you are working or
interested, and include the following information in your responses, if
applicable:
<bullet> CO<INF>2</INF> transport mode
<bullet> Project title
<bullet> Organization or principal investigator(s) performing the
research project
<bullet> Main objective(s)
<bullet> Description of anticipated project outputs
<bullet> URL to public project page w/wo reporting or to access project
publications
<bullet> Project funding total
<bullet> Funding entity name
<bullet> Funding entity point of contact
4. What would you find most valuable from having and participating
in such a consortium? Please let us know what you think.
VIII. Confidential Business Information
Pursuant to 10 CFR 1004.11, any person submitting information that
they believe to be confidential and exempt by law from public
disclosure should submit via email two well-marked copies: One copy of
the document marked ``confidential'' including all the information
believed to be confidential, and one copy of the document marked ``non-
confidential'' with the information believed to be confidential
deleted. Submit these documents via email. DOE will make its own
determination about the confidential status of the information and
treat it according to its determination.
Signing Authority
This document of the Department of Energy was signed on December
12, 2024, by Brad Crabtree, Assistant Secretary, Office of Fossil
Energy and Carbon Management, pursuant to delegated authority from the
Secretary of Energy. That document with the original signature and date
is maintained by DOE. For administrative purposes only, and in
compliance with requirements of the Office of the Federal Register, the
undersigned DOE Federal Register Liaison Officer has been authorized to
sign and submit the document in electronic format for publication, as
an official document of the Department of Energy. This administrative
process in no way alters the legal effect of this document upon
publication in the Federal Register.
Signed in Washington, DC, on December 16, 2024.
Jennifer Hartzell,
Alternate Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy.
[FR Doc. 2024-30335 Filed 12-19-24; 8:45 am]
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