Kessler Atmospheric and Ecological Field Station Site Use Request Project Request

              Kessler Atmospheric and Ecological Field Station Site Use Request 1
Project Title:
New project request Continuation of existing project
I. Primary Contact Information
P.I. Name:
Title:
Date:
Department:
Institution:
Email:
Office Phone:
Cell Phone:
Address:
City: State: ZIP:
II. Additional researchers associated with this request
co-P.I.’s graduate students post docs undergraduates
other researchers
If any of the above boxes are checked, provide names, title, institution, and email contact information for each person in an attached document.
III. Duration of Requested Use
Start date: End date:
Note: It is the responsibility of the researcher to ensure that all elements of the project are taken-down and removed from KAEFS and site restoration completed in a timely manner following completion of the project. This should normally occur within 30 days (removal) or 60 days (restoration) of the end date given above. In the event that this does not occur, researchers will be responsible for costs incurred by KAEFS and OU for experiment removal and site restoration. An OU departmental account or account with the Office of the VPR may be required to cover any incurred site clean-up costs.
Account Number:
IV. Research Support
Is this request part of a research proposal? yes no
Funding Agency:
Is the proposal funded in review in preparation?
Are site use fees or utility costs included in the budget? yes no
Is this project associated with any department or program at OU or in Norman?
yes no
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V. Project Description
Please provide:
1. A one-page summary description or abstract of the project that will be conducted at KAEFS. This summary should be suitable for review by the entire KAEFS Steering Committee.
2. A complete version of the proposal describing the project and the work that will be conducted at KAEFS. This document will be reviewed by KAEFS Steering Committee members with expertise in your field. Note: A draft version of the proposal may be submitted with the initial request, but a final version will be required to complete approval.
Will the project be monitored remotely? yes no
Will the project be monitored on site? yes, no
Research site will be visited by researchers daily weekly monthly yearly.
VI. Project Infrastructure
Will the proposed project require:
construction of permanent structures? yes no
construction of temporary structures? yes no
use of existing buildings or facilities? yes no
use of existing electrical access/service? yes no
new electrical access/service yes no
use of existing water access/service yes no
new water service/access yes no
If you have answered yes to any of the items above, provide a description of the specific infrastructure needs for this request in an attached document.
VII. Site Impact
Will the proposed project impact vegetation, soils, wetlands, or wildlife at KAEFS?
yes no
Will the proposed project involve introduction of biological material from other locations onto the KAEFS site?
yes no
If you answered yes to either of the above questions, provide detailed information about impact on vegetation, wetlands, soils, wildlife or introduction of organisms from off site. Thoroughly describe plans to restore research site to its original condition following completion of the study. This should include descriptions of plans for experiment take-down and removal, waste management, site restoration, or other aspect of the project that may impact site quality.Kessler Atmospheric and Ecological Field Station Site Use Request 3
Will biological specimens be collected? yes no
Will soil or water samples be collected? yes no
Describe types of specimens to be collected, species to be collected, whether voucher specimens will be deposited with natural history collections, and locations of those collections as part of the project description.
What is the estimated spatial area that will be required for the proposed project?
Has a site at KAEFS been identified for placement of the proposed project? yes no
If yes, where?
If no, briefly describe the desired site.
Using a map of KAEFS, indicate the desired placement of the experiment or experimental equipment and justification for use of the desired site.
VIII. Facilities, Equipment, and Support Staff
Will the proposed project require:
assistance from site manger?
use of buildings at KAEFS?
use of existing tools or equipment at KAEFS?
construction or work by OU facilities?
construction by outside contractors?
access to restricted areas of KAEFS?
special permits?
transportation of equipment or materials by truck or other vehicles?
If you have checked any of the above items, provide detailed information about the specific needs in an attached document. Also provide copies of any permits. If outside contractors will be used, provide all contact information and scope of work to be performed.
Will the proposed project potentially impact other projects (e.g. generate electrical interference which could impact equipment or sensors) at KAEFS?
yes no
If you have answered yes to the above question, provide detailed information about the potential impacts (known or anticipated) on other research in an attached document.
IX. Safety
Are there any special safety concerns related to the proposed project? yes no
If you have answered yes to the above question, provide detailed information about the safety concerns and safety protocols to be employed in an attached document.
KAEFS Use: Dates and type(s) of safety training:
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X. Education and Outreach
Will the proposed project provide opportunities for
K-12 education?
undergraduate education?
public outreach?
under-represented groups?
As part of our mission, we encourage all researchers to work with the KAEFS staff to develop appropriate educational and outreach modules based on their research. These activities are appropriate for broader impacts statements for many funding agencies.
XI. Other
Any aspects of the proposed project not addressed above that need to be shared with the KAEFS Steering Committee should be provided in an attached document.
Researchers at KAEFS must comply with research procedures and policies of the University of Oklahoma and KAEFS. Failure to comply will result in immediate termination of site use. Updates or modifications of procedures will be communicated to the KAEFS Director in writing. Researchers are responsible for conduct of their personnel or other individuals under their direction while at KAEFS. Researchers will provide annual and final reports to KAEFS summarizing their work, findings, and other aspects of their project to KAEFS.
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P.I. Signature Date
KAEFS USE:
Application received:_________ Application Approved Denied Approved pending modification
Facilities Use Agreement on file. yes no
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Signature, KAEFS Director Date
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Signature, Office of the Vice President for Research Date
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