1. INTRODUCTION

2. OBSERVATIONS
2.1. Sample
2.2. VLA Observations
2.3. Literature Data

3. LIGHTCURVE MODELING

4. SHORT GRB REMNANT KINETIC ENERGY CONSTRAINTS
4.1. Lightcurve Comparisons
4.2. Afterglow Parameter Constraints
4.3. Inferred Limits on Ejecta Kinetic Energies

5. SHORT GRB CONSTRAINTS ON MTOV
5.1. Predictions for Energy Output for varying MTOV
5.2. The Role of High-mass BNS Mergers

6. OBSERVATIONAL PROSPECTS IN CONSTRAINING BNS REMNANTS

7. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS