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[1,"All questions pertaining to this funding opportunity announcement should be emailed under the DE-FOA-0003099 - Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Battery Materials Processing and Battery Manufacturing Grants submit questions link at DE-FOA-0003099@netl.doe.gov. "]
[2,"All questions pertaining to Clean Energy Infrastructure (S3) Exchange should be emailed to InfrastructureExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov. Include FOA name and number in subject line."]
[3,"All questions and answers pertaining to this FOA will be posted on Clean Energy Infrastructure (S3) Exchange within this spreadsheet."]
[4,"DOE will attempt to respond to a question within 3 business days, unless a similar question and answer has already been posted in this spreadsheet. "]
[5,"All questions should be submitted not later than 3 business days prior to the application due date. Questions submitted after this date will not be answered."]
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[1,"Applicants may sort questions and answers in the question tabs of this spreadhseet by selecting the drop-down box arrow on the column headers and selecting any of the listed attributes."]
[2,"Applicants may search for questions and/or keywords by holding CTRL+F on the keyboard and typing in a phrase or keyword."]
[3,"Applicants who are unable to open pdf documents are advised that it could be due to an error with the user's web browser or the user's Adobe software.  We recommend closing your web browser and then opening a different web browser to navigate to the Exchange website to open/download the document.\" If that doesn't work, please contact the Exchange Help Desk at the web address provided on the FOA in Exchange. "]

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[null,"DE-FOA-0003606 - ADMINISTRATIVE QUESTION AND ANSWER LOG"]
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[null,"For questions regarding NETL eXCHANGE please contact the NETL Exchange Helpdesk at NETL-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov and include the FOA name and number in the subject line.\n\nQuestions regarding this FOA must be submitted no later than three business days prior to the application due date. Please note, feedback on individual concepts will not be provided through Q&A."]
[null,"Question #","Question","Answer","Date Posted"]
[null,"Extension","Is an extension being considered for this NOFO?","Per Modification 000003 to Part 1 of the NOFO, the Application Due Date is extended to January 23, 2026. \n","2026-01-07"]
[null,"Registration/Application","How does an organization apply to this Funding Opportunity?","The Funding Opportunity (Part 1 and Part 2) can be located here: https://netl-exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx#FoaIde432abfe-8f45-476c-9feb-0dc7c18a3ba1 under \"Documents\". An Applicant shall follow the Application procedures there-in.","2026-01-20"]
[null,"Exchange Input Values","Within the NETL ExChange Application process, the “Funds and Costs” Tab requires an Applicant to fulfill monetary data entry for all (3) phases, where Phase I and II require an entry of at least 20% cost share of the total project cost and Phase III requiring at least 50% of the total project cost. Since the initial Award will contain a downselect between Phase I and II, are Applicant’s required to enter Phase I values, only, or should they enter values for all (3) phases in the NETL ExChange System?","Per Part 1 of the NOFO, specifically Section IV.C.3. - Technical Volume Specific Requirements (under Phase I Application Specific Requirements), it provides a “bullet” titled “Cost Estimates” where an Applicant shall include, “Preliminary cost and schedule estimate (with clearly outlined assumptions) for all phases inclusive of the conceptual design, detailed design, engineering, implementation, and operation of the facility.” \n\nFor Phase I, the input values should be those listed within the Budget Justification.\nFor Phase II and Phase III, the input values should reflect the preliminary cost estimates (as arrived at in the Technical Volume).\n\nPer Part 1 of the NOFO, specifically Section III.B., “Only Phase I Recipients will be afforded the opportunity to submit a Phase II application for consideration under the competitive down-selection process outlined in this NOFO.” Further outlined in that Section, “Phase I Recipients will be provided the opportunity to update the preliminary cost and schedule estimates for Phase II and Phase III as part of the Phase II application process.” If applicable, it shall be noted that the Phase II / Phase III budget remain subject to the ceilings set forth (per Topic Area) under Section I.A.1. of Part 1 of the NOFO.\n\n","2026-01-21"]
[null,1,"Could you clarify the requirement of \"a minimum 50% slipstream of an actual wastewater stream at existing coal electric generation facility\" on page 17 of the NOFO for Topic Area 1?  I am interested in proposing a patented technology for managing FGD effluent at a coal-fired power plant. \n\nDoes the requirement/criterion mean that the proposed treatment process needs to treat at least 50% of the existing FGD effluent flow at the plant? ","As provided in Part 1 of the NOFO, specifically Section III.D., \"Technology implementation should be completed on a minimum 50% slipstream of an actual wastewater stream at existing coal electric generation facility for at least six months of continuous operation.\"  \n\nIf the applicant is proposing a treatment process to focus on an FGD wastewater stream, then technology implementation should treat at least 50% of the associated FGD wastewater stream.","2025-11-07"]
[null,2,"In Topic Area 1, there is language specifically addressing water management, including the extraction of value-added byproducts (i.e. critical minerals).\n\nDoes the NOFO intend to include interest in repurposing ash (fly and bottom) as way to reduce water usage and to extract critical minerals and cementitious materials, with an aim toward zero sold waste from ash?","As stated in Part 1 of the NOFO, specifically Section III.D., it provides, \"Topic Area 1 is focused on the development, engineering, and implementation of transformational wastewater management systems capable of cost-effective recovery of water and other value-added byproducts from wastewater streams.\"\n\nFurther there-in, \"Wastewater streams of interest include, but are not limited to, flue gas desulfurization (FGD) wastewater, bottom ash (BA) transport water, and combustion residual leachate. Wastewater management systems anticipated to be proposed include, but are not limited to, chemical precipitation, membrane filtration, biological treatment, spray drying, thermal evaporation, encapsulation, and/or other emerging technologies with a minimum validated TRL 7.\"\n\nDOE will not evaluate the proposed the technology outside of a Full Application.\n","Edited: 11/12/2025"]
[null,3,"Could you please explain the prime applicant eligibility criteria?","Eligibility is discussed in NOFO Part 1, specifically in Section II.,  Participant limitations - including limitations to participate as a recipient (prime) or subrecipient - are described in NOFO Part 1, specifically Section II.A.1. Details about Ineligible Participants are provided in NOFO Part 1, specifically Section II.A.4.","2025-11-07"]
[null,4,"Does my company need to contact a coal power plant for the demonstration of the above technology at the laboratory scale (TRL-6,7) in Phase I? Actually at Phase I level we do not need to retrofit our system to the power plant which can be done in Phase III. We can contact power plants to collect relevant data on waste water and steam cooling.","As stated in the NOFO Part 1, specifically Section III.B., this NOFO \"seeks applications that advance technologies currently at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7 (Full-scale, similar (prototypical) system demonstrated in relevant environment) or higher and projects applying to this NOFO should have sufficient technical detail to support a minimum TRL 7. Applications designed for basic research or bench-scale testing will be deemed non-responsive and will not be reviewed or considered.\"\n\nAs stated in Part 1 of the NOFO,  specifically Section IV.C.3., \"the Phase I application must include a description of the host site. This should include a discussion of the requirements for a host site for the implementation phase (i.e., Phase III), including the appropriateness of any proposed sites and any expressed interest on the part of the potential host site owners/operators.\"\n\nPer Part 1 of the NOFO, specifically Section III.B., \"By the end of Phase I recipients are anticipated to have selected an appropriate site for construction and/or hosting of the demonstration and received host site commitment letter from the selected host site.\"","2025-11-12"]
[null,5,"Does my company need to partner with another company to apply for Phase I project? We have our own team of collaborators. ","Team formation including parterning with other companies is at the discretion of the applicant. As generalized assistance please refer to Part 1 of the NOFO, specifically Section III.B., which describes \"anticipated Phase I accomplishments.\" Additional  assistance may be sought in Part 1 of the NOFO, specifically Section VI.C.2., under Merit Review Criterion 4 - Applicant/Team Capabilities and Facilities.","2025-11-12"]
[null,6,"For Phase I proposal submission do I need to complete the templates for all three phases Phase I, II and III?","Per Part 1 of the NOFO, specifically Section IV.C.2. - Summary of Application Requirements, all documentation should reflect only the proposed Phase I Scope of Work (e.g. SOPO, budget, personnel, locations of work, etc.) \n\nHowever, as per the Part 1 of the NOFO, specifcially Section III. B., it provides \"While only detailed Phase I applications are being solicited at this time, information relating to preliminary plans to carry out Phases II and III will be required to assess the potential viability of the overall project.\"\n \nPer Modification 000001 to Part 1 of the NOFO, Section IV.C.2, provides clarification that, \"The Technical Volume should be inclusive of all three (3) phases (See Section IV.C.3. below for general details as well as specific requirements to be addressed in the Technical Volume). The remaining application requirements (inclusive of the Statement of Project Objectives) shall reflect Phase I, only.\"\n\nAn overall description of Phase II and Phase III is provided in Part 1 of the NOFO, specifically in Section IV.C.3. - Technical Volume. ","Edited: 11/21/2025"]
[null,7,"My organization is interested in adding ourselves to the Teaming Partner List. When I go to the NETL Exchange, I don't see the ability to select FOA-0003606. I am only able to see the TPL for FOA-0002956.","The Teaming Partner List is added to NETL Exchange here: https://netl-exchange.energy.gov/TeamingPartners.aspx. Use the drop-down menu, accordingly.","Edited: 11/21/2025"]
[null,8,"In the past, there was a specific task for preparation of Phase II and III submission.  Should we include this task in a Phase I proposal?","As stated in Part 1 of the NOFO, Section IV.C.3., as part of the Technical Volume,  the Statement of Project Objectives portion, \"must contain a clear, concise description of all activities to be completed during the Phase I period of project performance, only.\" See also Part 2 of the NOFO, Section IV.B.4.","2025-11-17"]
[null,9,"Regarding the pre-FEED Work product Deliverables file on Exchange, is this a list of information required for the Phase II and III submission at the end of Phase I?","Per Part 1 of the NOFO, Section III.B. provides, \"Phase I (Project Definition and Preliminary Design and Engineering) will be aimed at supporting recipients’ efforts to secure team commitments (including host sites and recipient cost share for Phase II and Phase III), complete a preliminary front-end engineering and design study (pre-As) including cost estimate and schedule for design, construction, and operation, and complete an environmental information volume (EIV)\" and as part of anticipated Phase I accomplishments, \"complete pre-FEED for the upgraded coal electric generation facility, with an Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) Class 4 cost estimate\", utilizing the \"pre-FEED guidelines provided in eXCHANGE listed under the “Documents” Section\".","2025-11-17"]
[null,10,"Is a PMP required for Phase I proposals? ","Per Modification 000001 to Part 1 of the NOFO, Section IV.C.2, provides clarification that, \"The Technical Volume should be inclusive of all three (3) phases (See Section IV.C.3. below for general details as well as specific requirements to be addressed in the Technical Volume). The remaining application requirements (inclusive of the Statement of Project Objectives) shall reflect Phase I, only.\"\n\nIn accordance with the application requirements in Part 1 of the NOFO Section IV.C.2, a PMP is required for Phase I applications. For Phase I PMP requirements see \"PMP Template\" in eXCHANGE.","Edited 11/21/2025"]
[null,11,"Does Modification 000001 contain critical changes to application or content requirements?","No, Modification 000001 is to Part 1 of the NOFO, only, and provides clarification to application requirements, specifically to Section IV.C.2. and IV.C.3.","2025-11-17"]
[null,12,"Per Section IV.C.3. Technical Volume, the Statement of Project Objectives (SOPO) is to be included in the Technical Volume. It appears the SOPO should only address Phase I activities, however, the Technical Volume shall address the project objectives for all three (3) phases. Is that accurate?","Per Modification 000001 to Part 1 of the NOFO, Section IV.C.2, provides clarification that, \"The Technical Volume should be inclusive of all three (3) phases (See Section IV.C.3. below for general details as well as specific requirements to be addressed in the Technical Volume). The remaining application requirements (inclusive of the Statement of Project Objectives) shall reflect Phase I, only.\"","2025-11-17"]
[null,13,"Per Section  IV.C.3. Technical Volume, it appears the Statement of Project Objectives (SOPO) is included as part of the Technical Volume but also needs to be provided as a separate application document, as well. Is that accurate?","Per Part 1 of the NOFO, Section IV.C.3. Technical Volume requires the SOPO to be included as part of of the .PDF Technical Volume. Conjunctive, the Summary of Application Requirements Chart in Section IV.C.2. in Part 1 of the NOFO, requires a SOPO to be provided as a MS Word.Doc as a separate document, as well. The SOPOs should be identical in both places.","2025-11-21"]
[null,14,"It is noted an Enviromental Questionnaire (EQ) is a required Application document. Does the EQ need to only reflect Phase I activities (in conjunction with the SOPO) or does the EQ need to reflect all potential Phases?","Per Modification 000001 to Part 1 of the NOFO, Section IV.C.2, provides clarification that, \"The Technical Volume should be inclusive of all three (3) phases (See Section IV.C.3. below for general details as well as specific requirements to be addressed in the Technical Volume). The remaining application requirements (inclusive of the Statement of Project Objectives) shall reflect Phase I, only.\" Accordingly, the EQ should reflect Phase I, only.\n\nIn conjunction with the informal provided in Part 2 of the NOFO, Section IV.B.21., if selected for initial Award, or future Phases, subsequent EQ's may be needed and/or requested.","2025-11-21"]
[null,15,"Per Section II.D., is an FFRDC Authorization Letter for both Non-DOE and DOE FFRDC's required to be submitted with/at the time of application","Per Modification 000002 to Part 1 of the NOFO, Section II.D.1., provides clarification that Authorization for Non-DOE FFRDC's must be submitted with the application while DOE-FFRDCs must submit authorization prior to any (tentative) award.","2025-12-02"]
[null,16,"Regarding an initial Phase I application, is preparation of the down-select (Phase II) proposal/application required during the Phase I period of performance?","As per Part 1 of the NOFO, Section VIII.A.2. - Program Down-Select it provides that \"each Phase I project selected under this NOFO will be subject to a competitive project review referred to as a down-select process\" where \"the downn-select technical review criteria will be included in Phase I awards\".\n\nIf a Phase I Applicant receives an Award and as a Phase I Recipient elects to compete and submit a down-select (Phase II) application, it is anticipated that they would create a task associated with addressing the down-select technical review criteria as well as have associated costs.","2025-12-02"]
[null,17,"Should the required Project Management Plan (PMP) for a Phase I application/proposal address only Phase I of the project, or ALL Phases (II & III) of the project? It appears that it should only reflect Phase I of the project for the initial application.  ","Per Modification 000001 to Part 1 of the NOFO, Section IV.C.2, provides clarification that, \"The Technical Volume should be inclusive of all three (3) phases (See Section IV.C.3. below for general details as well as specific requirements to be addressed in the Technical Volume). The remaining application requirements (inclusive of the Statement of Project Objectives) shall reflect Phase I, only.\"\n\nA Project Management Plan (PMP) is a \"remaining application document\" and shall reflect Phase I only for the initial application.","2025-12-04"]
[null,18,"Per Part 1 of the NOFO, Section IV.C.3., “The Technical  Volume must address the Technical Review Criteria\" which is listed in Section VI.C.2. Within the Technical Review Critieria, it details (4) separate Review Criteria including items such as \"Project Schedule\" and \" Project Management Plan (PMP)\".\n\nIt appears then, there is overlap to provide same, or similar information in the PMP but also address it in the Technical Volume. Is that done intentionally? ","Part 1 of the NOFO, Section IV.C.2. Summary of Application Requirements, and associated Part 2 of the NOFO, Section IV.B. clearly provides that the Technical Volume, Statement of Project Objectives (SOPO), and the Project Management Plan (PMP) are standalone, separate application requirements/documents. \n\nApplicant's are encouraged to follow the instructional text surrounding application requirements/documents which may contain elements that overlap.","2025-12-04"]
[null,19,"Per clarification through previous Q and A, it is understood that the SOPO, PMP, and Technical Volume are standalone, separate documents, but the SOPO is also inclusive within the Technical Volume and counts towards the Technical Volume Page-limit. \n\nIs this the case for the PMP, as well, in that, the PMP is inclusive within the Technical Volume and count towards the Technical Volume Page-limit?","Part 1 of the NOFO, Section IV.C.2. Summary of Application Requirements, and associated Part 2 of the NOFO, Section IV.B. clearly provides that the Technical Volume, Statement of Project Objectives (SOPO), and the Project Management Plan (PMP) are standalone, separate application requirements/documents. \n\nApplicant's are encouraged to follow the instructional text surrounding application requirements/documents where, in Section IV.C.3. clearly provides that the SOPO is the only standalone application document inclusive within the Technical Volume, although there are elements that may overlap between the Technical Volume and other standalone, separate application requirements/documents.","2025-12-04"]
[null,20,"Upon reviewing the NOFO, it is noted the emphasis towards modernization of existing coal-based power plants. Is DOE capable of clarifying whether \"modernization\" may include integrating coal utilization pathways that significantly reduce lifecycle CO₂ emissions — such as producing clean hydrogen from coal — when such pathways support or enhance the operational or environmental performance of existing coal-based assets?","Per Part 1 of the NOFO, Section III., the proposed Scope must meet the program goals, objectives, and specific Topic Area, as Section VI. Technical Review Criteria, under Criterion 1 - Scientific & Technical Merit, communicates that an Applicant must \"clearly demonstrate that the proposed technology can meet the technical requirements of the NOFO Topic Area in terms of operational capability, capital costs, operational costs, economic viability, performance, emissions, and/or byproduct recovery as compared to today’s commercial technologies.\"\n\nDOE will not evaluate the proposed technology outside of a Full Application.","2025-12-04"]
[null,21,"In reviewing the NOFO, if our technology is not an exact fit (for this NOFO), where can we locate other Opportunities?","A few Opportunity links can be lcoated at:\n- https://infrastructure-exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx;\n- https://grants.gov/search-grants;\n- https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/PublicPages/PublicSearch/Public_Opportunities.aspx;\n- https://www.netl.doe.gov/business/solicitations","2025-12-04"]
[null,22,"In reviewing the Part 1 of the NOFO, Section III.B. and  E., it appears a \"research\" project does not qaulify for this Opportunity. Is that accurate?","Part 1  of the NOFO, Sections III.B. and E., clearly define the programs purpose, program goals, and associated objectives (inclusive of technology and readiness level) as well as those applications specifically not of interest.\n\nDOE will not evaluate the proposed technology outside of a Full Application.","2025-12-05"]
[null,23,"Are upgrades/retrofits to natural gas thermal systems eligible for this grant opportunity or must it be tied to coal?","Part 1  of the NOFO, Sections III.B. and E., clearly define the programs purpose, program goals, and associated objectives (inclusive of technology and readiness level) as well as those applications specifically not of interest.\n\nDOE will not evaluate the proposed technology outside of a Full Application.","2025-12-05"]
[null,24,"In reference to Part II of the NOFO, Section IV.B.7. - Limitation on Indirect Costs, will an application be determined entirely \"ineligible\" and not receive a merit review if indirect costs (combined fringe & indirect) for a Prime or Subrecipient in the budget are in excess of the limitations set forth? Or, if in excess during proposal/application, if an applicant is awarded, will they have an opportunity to resolve the differences during award negotiations to abide by the limitations set forth?","Per Part II of the NOFO, Section IV.B.7. - Limitation on Indirect Costs, \"Applicants (and Recipients) must ensure that the sum of indirect costs and fringe benefits in the proposed budget do not exceed the maximum percentage allowed against the total Award.\"","2025-12-15"]
[null,25,"In reference to Part I of the NOFO, Section IV.C.3., is it correct that the Identification of Potential Conflicts of Interest or Bias in Selection of Reviewers and the Bibliography should be included in the Technical Volume? If that is correct, should the page numbers from the Technical Volume extend to the Identification of Potential Conflicts of Interest or Bias in Selection of Reviewers and Bibliography pages?","Per Part I of the NOFO, Section IV.C.3., the Idenfication of Potential Conflicts of Interest and Bibliography should be included in the Technical Volume, however, explicitly states they are \"Not Included in the (Technical Volume) Page Limitation\".","2025-12-15"]
[null,26,"In NETL Exchange, under the \"Funds and Costs\" Tab, it appears there is/was an error in the Phase / associated Cost Share approach as each Topic Area did/does not appear to align with the \"minimum Cost Share required\" as outlined for each Phase in Part I of the NOFO, Section I.A.1. - Funding Details where it specifies \"Minimum cost share required: Phase I and Phase II: 20%; Phase III: 50%\"","It is confirmed there was a \"glitch\" in NETL Exchange under a the \"Fund and Costs\" Tab of a Topic Area that has been rectified and aligns with Part I of the NOFO, Section I.A.1. - Funding Details where it specifies \"Minimum cost share required: Phase I and Phase II: 20%; Phase III: 50%\"","2025-12-18"]
[null,27,"What businesses (i.e. HVAC) can apply for this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)?","An Applicant shall thoroughly review the NOFO, specifically Part 1 - Section II. Eligibility, to determine whether their business is an eligible Applicant. DOE cannot evaluate an Applicant's eligiblity outside of a Full Application.","2025-12-30"]
[null,28,"Is there guidance surrounding the Teaming Partner List?","An Applicant shall reference Part 1 of the NOFO, specifically Section I.C., for information related to the Teaming Partner List.","2025-12-30"]
[null,29,"In reference to Part 1 of the NOFO, Section III.D., under the Topic Area (3) Descrption, it provides \"...Optimal co-firing rates should reduce SOx, NOx, Hg, and CO2 emissions by 20-50% while limiting retrofit costs to approximately $50/kW, maintaining boiler efficiency and reliability, and meeting regulatory and market demands.\" Is the \"kW\" referring to electrical output? ","Yes, the \"kW\", retrofit cost target refers to electrical output (i.e., kWe).","2026-01-07"]
[null,30,"In reference to Part 1 of the NOFO, Section III.D., under Topic Area (1) Description, it provides, \"...Technology implementation should be completed on a minimum 50% slipstream of an actual wastewater stream at existing coal electric generation facility for at least six months of continuous operation.\" Can clarification be provided as to a minimum flow threshold approach as an alternative to a 50% slipstream?","As provided in Part 1 of the NOFO, specifically Section III.D., under Topic Area (1) Descrpition, the requirement shall remain \"...Technology implementation should be completed on a minimum 50% slipstream of an actual wastewater stream at existing coal electric generation facility for at least six months of continuous operation.\" ","2026-01-07"]
[null,31,"Does the DOE prioritize solutions that leverage existing, adapted commercial technology (COTS) to meet the \"near-term at scale\" delivery requirement, or is there a preference for bespoke industrial-only hardware?","DOE will not evaluate the proposed technology outside of a Full Application.\n\n","2026-01-07"]
[null,32,"Per Part 1 and 2 of the NOFO, but more specifically Part 2, Section IV.B.1., surrounding the Application for Federal Assistance (424), it provides, \"Please ensure that the dates (Block 17) and dollar amounts (Block 18) on the SF-424 are for the complete project period and not just the first project year, first phase, or another subset of the project period.\" However, it appears that only the Phase I \"period\" and associated \"funding\" should be represented in the initial 424 and a subsequent/secondary 424 will be requested through a Phase II application with updated \"periods\" and \"funds\". Is that accurate?","\"Per Modification 000001 to Part 1 of the NOFO, Section IV.C.2, provides clarification that, \"\"The Technical Volume should be inclusive of all three (3) phases (See Section IV.C.3. below for general details as well as specific requirements to be addressed in the Technical Volume). The remaining application requirements (inclusive of the Statement of Project Objectives) shall reflect Phase I, only.\" Accordingly, the SF-424 should reflect Phase I period/funding approach only, for initial application.","2026-01-07"]
[null,33,"I am unable to find the Teaming Partner List (TPL) for DE-FOA-0003606: Improving Efficiency, Reliability, and Flexibility of Coal-Based Power Plants. It is not showing up on NETL Exchange.\n\nCan the NOFO Team please provide the link in to the TPL?","As previously stated in the Q and A, the Teaming Partner List is added to NETL Exchange here: https://netl-exchange.energy.gov/TeamingPartners.aspx. Use the drop-down menu, accordingly.","2026-01-13"]
[null,34,"Per Modification 000003 to Part 1 of the NOFO, in accordance with the updated Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) system conceptual design requirements, in this case for Topic Area (TA) 1, is this system to be implemented in Phase III (Demonstration/Technology Implementation)?","Per Modification 000003, NOFO Part I Section III.B Program Goals and Objectives provides - \"The CCUS conceptual design should include an overview of proposed CO2 capture strategies, project integration approaches, preliminary specifications and costs, key design features to maximize economic viability, and a justification for the recommended technology. If applicable, specific plans for utilization, injection strategies, and the associated economic benefit should also be discussed. The outcome is a baseline concept suitable for Pre-FEED and FEED studies.\"","2026-01-13"]
[null,35,"\nPer Modification 000003 to Part 1 of the NOFO, in accordance with the updated Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) system conceptual design requirements, in this case for Topic Area (TA) 1, should the emphasis be on wastewater treatment for the CCUS system alone, or on an integrated approach combining wastewater treatment for power plants with a CCUS system design?","Per NOFO Part I Section III.B Program Objectives under \"TA 1\" provides that, \"The CCUS should consider water management strategies, relevant laws and regulations governing key aspects of CCUS integration such as water processing, solvent regeneration, equipment cooling, and process integration.\"","2026-01-13"]

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