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ii, 32 p. : digital, PDF file |
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System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. |
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Mode of access via the GAO web site. |
| Note |
Title from title screen (viewed on Jan. 24, 2009). |
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"December 2008." |
| Summary |
DOE keeps abreast of industry R&D activities and uses a project selection process to ensure that its efforts address industry R&D needs; however, DOE does not formally assess whether industry would undertake this R&D without federal funding. According to DOE officials, DOE participates in numerous consortia, conferences, technical associations, and workshops with the oil and gas industry. Based on its awareness of industry needs gathered from participation at these events, DOE develops research priorities that drive its project solicitations. Applications for individual oil and gas R&D projects are then screened to ensure that the applicant (1) explains the significance of the problem the proposal addresses; (2) demonstrates understanding of the current technology and information gaps; and (3) considers the likelihood that the project will advance the current state of technology. In its review of DOE's oil and gas R&D budget, OMB has challenged DOE to better justify the need for government research. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Note |
"GAO-09-186." |
| Subject |
United States. Department of Energy -- Rules and practice.
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United States. Department of Energy -- Research grants.
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Petroleum industry and trade -- United States.
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Gas industry -- United States.
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Federal aid to research -- United States.
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| Added Author |
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development.
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| Added Title |
Research and development : Department of Energy could enhance the project selection process for government oil and natural gas research |
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DOE could enhance the project selection process for government oil and natural gas research |
| Running Title |
Government oil and natural gas research |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-09-186 |
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