Technical assistance awards by States under this subpart are subject to all requirements of this part which apply to DOE-awarded technical assistance program grants except that States:
(a) Are not required to award the funds in grant instruments;
(b) May award the funds throughout the fiscal year subject to Sec. 455.144(a)(3); and
(c) Are not required to rank applications under Sec. 455.131(b) of this part.