[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 43 (Friday, March 5, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10640-10644]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-5118]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[Docket No. 990125032-9032-01]
RIN 0648-ZA58
Sea Grant Technology Program: Request for Proposals; for FY 1999
AGENCY: National Sea Grant College Program, National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of request for proposals.
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SUMMARY: The purpose of this notice is to advise the public that the
National Sea Grant College Program (Sea Grant) is entertaining
preliminary proposals and subsequently full proposals for a technology
transfer and development program to fulfill its broad responsibilities
in fostering economic competitiveness through the transfer of
technology pertaining to the development and utilization of ocean,
coastal, and Great Lakes resources. In FY 1999, Sea Grant expects to
provide about $1,550,000 to support projects that can accelerate the
transfer of academic science and technology to the market. Of this
amount, $800,000 will be allocated for technologies related
specifically to aquaculture. It is desirable that proposals, which must
be submitted through state Sea Grant Programs, involve industrial
partners. Matching funds equal to a minimum of 50% of the federal
request must be provided. Successful projects will be selected through
national competition.
DATES: Preliminary proposals must be submitted before 5 pm (local time)
on April 5, 1999 to the nearest state Sea Grant College Program. After
evaluation at the National Sea Grant Office, some proposers will be
encouraged to prepare full proposals, which must be submitted before 5
pm (local time) on May 27, 1999 to the nearest state Sea Grant College
Program.
ADDRESSES: Preliminary proposals and full proposals must be submitted
through the nearest state Sea Grant Program. The addresses of the Sea
Grant College Program directors may be found on Sea Grant's home page
(http://www.mdsg.umd.edu/NSGO/index.html) or may also be obtained by
contacting the Program Manager at the National Sea Grant Office (see
below).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Vijay G. Panchang, Program
Manager, National Sea Grant College Program, R/SG, NOAA, 1315 East-West
Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Tel. (301) 713-2435 ext. 142; e-mail:
Vijay.Panchang@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Program Authority
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1121-1131.
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 11.417, Sea Grant
Support.)
II. Program Description
Background
The ocean environment has traditionally provided an abundance of
economic opportunities over a wide spectrum of activities. As a result
of growing population pressures, the demands to maintain a sustainable
and healthy environment, and ongoing scientific advancements, the
economic potential afforded by the marine environment may be expected
to increase. On the other hand, globalization has put unprecedented
demands on U.S. industry for innovation and the development of new
technologies. Economic competitiveness can be fostered by creating
opportunities for collaboration between industrial and academic
scientists and engineers, as well as by supporting post-fundamental
work to accelerate the conversion of academic research into products
with commercial value.
The ``National Sea Grant College Program Reauthorization Act of
1997'' (33 U.S.C. 1121-1131) calls upon the National Sea Grant College
Program (Sea Grant) to foster economic competitiveness, invest in
technology transfer, and create partnerships between the Federal
Government and universities, private industry, and other agencies in
the development and utilization of marine resources. To meet these
objectives, Sea Grant's technology program is meant to serve as a
catalyst for scientific entrepreneurship and technology transfer and
thereby enhance commerce. With at least one-third of the total cost
provided as required matching funds by the grantee, Sea Grant expects
to provide federal support of approximately $1,550,000 to support new
projects in 1999. The federal request for each project, which will be
of 18 months duration or less, may not exceed $150,000.
Program Goals
To conduct focuses projects that can lead to the development and
utilization of marine resources and related technological innovations
and their acceptance in the marketplace (both in the U.S. and abroad);
to increase interactions between the nation's academic scientists and
engineers and their industrial counterparts; to accelerate the transfer
of research-based marine science from universities to new technologies
in industry; to provide a mechanism for industry to influence Sea Grant
research priorities and solve problems of importance to industry; to
increase cost-effectiveness of seafood production through aquaculture;
and to forge long-term relationships between Sea Grant colleges and
industrial firms.
Funding Priorities
The Sea Grant technology program provides support for applied
research and development projects that ultimately facilitate the
transfer of new products and processes related to the development of
marine resources,
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including cost reductions for processes and product safety. Proposals
must be submitted through a state Sea Grant program, but in a true
partnership that benefits national or regional economies, industrial
cooperation in academic research and development efforts could be
expected and such cooperation should be sought. University faculty are
the major source for identifying potential industrial collaborators and
suitable research topics. However, other sources can be used to
identify potential industrial partners or user groups, such as the Sea
Grant Marine Extension Program, university industrial relations
offices, and the Sea Grant Review Panel. Sea Grant directors are
encouraged to use a variety of sources in building successful
partnerships with industry or other user groups.
Several types of projects will be considered under this
announcement. These include, for example, the following:
(1) Additional developmental work that can accelerate the
transition of academic research to marketplace acceptance. For example,
pilot-scale testing of technologies developed in academia may be
necessary to establish economic feasibility. A private sector partner
may or may not be identified. (If the work has imminent commercial
implications and an industrial partner is involved, the partner may
reasonably be expected to provide matching funds.)
(2) A project which does not lead to a commercializable product per
se, but is of mutual benefit to industry and academia. For example, if
industry anticipates future trends either due to market forces or
government regulations, it may wish to prepare for them by developing
technologies with help from academia. If there is actual transfer of
technologies to industry, then participation by an industrial partner
may be appropriate.
(3) Technology transfer or demonstration projects and workshops/
forums given by academic researchers and mainly targeted to industry,
involving registration or other fees paid by industry which can
constitute industrial match.
(4) Technology transfer to user groups in government or other
agencies that enhances cost-effectiveness of operations.
(Proposals that will be considered under this announcement are not
limited to the above types of projects, which are given by way of
example only.)
Projects in all areas of marine resource utilization and economic
development of coastal environments will be considered. (See Sea
Grant's Long Range Plan on Sea Grant's home page or that of the nearest
Sea Grant College program). Examples include biotechnology,
environmental technology, fisheries and aquaculture, and marine
infrastructure. However, $800,000 will be earmarked for technologies
related specifically to projects dealing with aquaculture. The
development of a robust aquaculture industry is part of NOAA's
Strategic Plan and is intended to help meet the seafood needs of a
growing population, reduce imports of fisheries products, and benefit
the nation's balance of trade. In particular, proposals are sought that
deal with enabling technologies for species with major commercial
potential in the near future; areas of interest are: the performance
and cost-effectiveness of environmentally sound culture systems;
license and permit procedures; best management procedures; genetic
improvement leading to reduced production costs; production of less
expensive feed delivery and utilization; stability, palatability, and
shelf-life of aquaculture products; health and disease diagnosis and
control; and related areas. A match equal to at least one-half of the
federal contribution is required for all proposals.
III. Eligibility
Applications may be submitted by individuals; public or private
corporations, partnerships, or other associations or entities
(including institutions of higher education, institutes, or non-Federal
laboratories), or any State, political subdivision of a State, or
agency or officer thereof.
IV. Evaluation Criteria
The evaluation criteria for proposals submitted for support under
the Sea Grant Technology Program are:
A. Importance of the problem and the benefits expected to the
nation due to the advancement of technology (30%).
B. Appropriateness of methodologies to be used (30%).
C. Potential for technology transfer to user groups such as
industry and/or for enhanced economic value. Participation (especially
matching contributions) by an industrial partner or other user groups
will be viewed favorably (30%).
D. Qualifications of project participants (10%).
V. Selection Procedures
Preliminary proposals will be reviewed at the National Sea Grant
Office (NSGO) by a panel composed of individuals from the federal
government with expertise in industry/academic interactions and/or
academia and industry. The panel will be asked to assess each proposal
based on the importance of the technology to the nation, the potential
for technology transfer to user groups and/or enhanced economic value,
and the qualifications of project participants from the viewpoint of
the project. The panel will make individual recommendations to the
Director of the NSGO regarding which preliminary proposals may be
suitable for further consideration. On the basis of the panel's
recommenda-tions, the Director of the NSGO will advise proposers
whether or not the submission of full proposals is encouraged.
Invitation to submit a full proposal does not constitute an indication
that the proposal will be funded. Interested parties who are not
invited to submit full proposals will not be precluded from submitting
full proposals if they have submitted a preliminary proposal in
accordance with the procedures described below.
Full proposals will be received at the individual state Sea Grant
Programs who will conduct the mail peer review of the proposed project
for importance of the problem being addressed, scientific and technical
merit, and potential for technology transfer or enhanced economic
value. Complete full proposals and their written reviews will be sent
by the state Sea Grant programs to the National Sea Grant Office to be
ranked in accordance with the assigned weights of the above evaluation
criteria by an independent peer review panel consisting of government,
academic, and industry experts. These panel members will provide
individual evaluations on each proposal, but there will be no consensus
advice. Their recommendations and evaluations will be considered by the
National Sea Grant Office in the final selection. Only those proposals
rated by the panel as either Excellent, Very Good or Good will be
eligible for funding. For those proposals, the National Sea Grant
Office will: (a) ascertain which proposals best meet the program goals,
and do not substantially duplicate other projects that are currently
funded or are approved for funding by NOAA and other federal agencies,
hence, awards may not necessarily be made to the highest-scored
proposals; (b) select the proposals to be funded; (c) determine which
components of the selected projects will be funded; (d) determine the
total duration of funding for each proposal; and (e) determine the
amount of funds available for each proposal. Investigators may be asked
to modify objectives, work plans, or budgets prior to final approval of
the award. Subsequent grant administration
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procedures will be in accordance with current NOAA grants procedures. A
summary statement of the scientific review by the peer panel will be
provided to each applicant.
VI. Instructions for Application
Timetable
April 5, 1999, 5 pm (local time)--Preliminary proposals due at
state Sea Grant Program.
April 8, 1999, 5 pm EST--Preliminary proposals due at NSGO.
May 17, 1999, 5 pm (local time)--Full proposals due at state Sea
Grant Program.
July 7, 1999, 5 pm EST--Full proposals due at NSGO.
October 1, 1999 (approximate)--Funds awarded to selected
recipients; projects begin.
General Guidelines
Interested parties must submit a preliminary proposal, and if
invited, a full proposal through university-based Sea Grant programs
for a grant to support up to two-thirds of the total budget. The
project can be for a maximum of 18 months duration. No more than
$150,000 of federal funds may be requested for the project. Allocation
of matching funds, equal to at least half the federal request, must be
specified in the budget.
What to Submit
Preliminary Proposal Guidelines
To prevent the expenditure of effort that may not be successful,
proposers must first submit preliminary proposals. Preliminary
proposals must be single- or double-spaced, typewritten in at least a
10-point font, and printed on metric A4 (210 mm x 297 mm) or 8\1/2\'' x
11'' paper. The following information should be included:
(1) Signed Title Page: the title page should be signed by the
Principal Investigator and should clearly identify the program area
being addressed by starting the project title with ``Sea Grant
Technology Program.'' Principal Investigators and collaborators should
be identified by affiliation and contact information. The total amount
of Federal funds and matching funds being requested should be listed,
as well as the source of the matching funds. Preliminary proposals must
include matching funds equivalent to at least 50% of the Federal funds
requested.
(2) A concise (2-page limit) description of the project that
addresses the following questions: What technology will be developed?
How is it important to the nation? What fundamental work has been done
that allows advancement of this technology to a more applied level?
What are the anticipated economic benefits? Proposers should consult
the Evaluation Criteria for additional guidance in preparing the
preliminary proposals.
(3) Resumes (1-page limit) of the Principal Investigators.
(4) Proposers are encouraged (but not required) to include a
separate page suggesting reviewers that the proposers believe are
especially well qualified to review the proposal. Proposers may also
designate persons they would prefer not review the proposal, indicating
why. These suggestions will be considered during the review process.
Three copies of the preliminary proposals must be submitted to the
nearest state Sea Grant Program Director before 5 pm (local time) on
April 5, 1999. Preliminary proposals will then be forwarded by the Sea
Grant Programs, along with a cover letter, to Dr. Vijay Panchang,
Program Manager, at the address below so as to reach the National Sea
Grant Office (NSGO) on or before 5 pm on April 8, 1999. No
institutional signatures or federal government forms are needed while
submitting preliminary proposals.
Full Proposal Guidelines
Each full proposal should include the items listed below. All pages
should be single- or double-spaced, typewritten in at least a 10-point
font, and printed on metric A4 (210 mm x 297 mm) or 8\1/2\'' x 11''
paper. Brevity will assist reviewers and program staff in dealing
effectively with proposals. Therefore, the Project Description may not
exceed 15 pages. Tables and visual materials, including charts, graphs,
maps, photographs and other pictorial presentations are included in the
15-page limitation; literature citations are not included in the 15-
page limitation. Conformance to the 15-page limitation will be strictly
enforced. All information needed for review of the proposal should be
included in the main text; no appendices are permitted.
(1) Signed Title Page: The title page should be signed by the
Principal Investigator and the institutional representative and should
clearly identify the program area being addressed by starting the
project title with ``Sea Grant Technology Program.'' The Principal
Investigator and institutional representative should be identified by
full name, title, organization, telephone number and address. The total
amount of Federal funds and matching funds being requested should be
listed.
(2) Project Summary: This information is very important. Prior to
attending the peer review panel meetings, some of the panelists may
read only the project summary. Therefore, it is critical that the
project summary accurately describe the research being proposed and
convey all essential elements of the research. The project summary
should include: 1. Title: Use the exact title as it appears in the rest
of the application. 2. Investigators: List the names and affiliations
of each investigator who will significantly contribute to the project.
Start with the Principal Investigator. 3. Funding request for each year
of the project, including matching funds if appropriate. 4. Project
Period: Start and completion dates. Proposals should request a start
date of October 1, 1999. 5. Project Summary: This should include the
rationale for the project, the scientific or technical objectives and/
or hypotheses to be tested, and a brief summary of work to be
completed.
(3) Project Description (15-page limit):
(a) Introduction/Background/Justification: Subjects that the
investigator(s) may wish to include in this section are: (i) Previous
fundamental research and a description of what additional work is
needed to enhance the economic value of this fundamental work; (ii)
contributions that the study will make to the particular discipline or
subject area; and (iii) significance of the proposed technology to the
region and nation;
(b) Research or Technical Plan: (i) objectives to be achieved,
hypotheses to be tested; (ii) Experimental design and statistical
analysis to be used; (iii) Plan or work--detailed methodology,
collaboration with industry or other user groups (if appropriate), and
a timetable for project activities; and (iv) Role of project personnel.
(c) Output/Anticipated Economic Benefits: This may be measured, for
example, by patents or licenses; commercializable new products (e.g.,
pharmaceutical and other products from marine biotechnology, equipment
for aquaculture operations, products used in or obtained from marine
engineering operations, computer models for simulation of marine
processes, etc.); process improvements (e.g., seafood processing,
harbor design or dredging procedures, biochemical engineering, etc.);
corporate investments in academic research efforts; private sector job
opportunities for students involved in the project.
(d) Coordination with other Program Elements: Describe any
coordination with other agency programs or ongoing research efforts.
Describe any other proposals that are essential to the success of this
proposal.
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(e) References and Literature Citations: Should be included but
will not be counted in the 15 page project description limit.
(4) Budget and Budget Justification: There should be one cumulative
budget for the entire project period. Applicants are encouraged to use
the Sea Grant Budget Form 90-4, but may use their own form as long as
it provides the same information as the Sea Grant form. Subcontracts
should have a separate budget page. Matching funds must be indicated;
failure to provide adequate matching funds will result in the proposal
being rejected without review. The budget should include a separate
budget justification page that itemizes all budget items in sufficient
detail to enable reviewers to evaluate the appropriateness of the
funding requested. Please pay special attention to any travel, supply
or equipment budgets and provide details. Regardless of any approved
indirect cost rate applicable to the award, the maximum dollar amount
of allocable indirect costs for which the Department of Commerce will
reimburse the Recipient shall be the lesser of: (a) The Federal share
of the total allocable indirect costs of the award based on the
negotiated rate with the cognizant Federal agency as established by
audit or negotiation; or (b) The line item amount for the Federal share
of indirect costs contained in the approved budget of the award.
(5) Current and Pending Support: Applicants must provide
information on all current and pending support for ongoing projects and
proposals, including subsequent funding in the case of continuing
grants. All current project support from whatever source (e.g.,
Federal, State or local government agencies, private foundations,
industrial or other commercial organizations) must be listed. The
proposed project and all other projects or activities requiring a
portion of time of the principal investigator and other senior
personnel should be included, even if they receive no Federal salary
support from the project(s). The number of person-months per year to be
devoted to the projects must be stated, regardless of source of
support. Similar information must be provided for all proposals already
submitted or submitted concurrently to other possible sponsors,
including those within NOAA.
(6) Vitae (2 pages maximum per investigator)
(7) Letter of commitment from any industrial partner, if
appropriate.
(8) A brief (one-page) description of the collaborating industrial
firm, if appropriate.
(9) Standard Application Forms: Applicants may obtain all required
application forms through the World Wide Web at http://
www.mdsg.umd.edu/NSGO/research/rfp/index.html, from the state Sea Grant
Programs or from Dr. Vijay Panchang at the National Sea Grant Office
(phone: 301-713-2435 x142 or e-mail: vijay.panchang@noaa.gov). The
following forms must be included.
(a) Standard Forms 424, Application for Federal Assistance, 424A,
Budget Information--Non-Construction Programs; and 424B, Assurances--
Non-Construction Programs, (Rev. 4-88). Applications should clearly
identify the program area being addressed by starting the project title
with either as appropriate. Please not that both the Principal
Investigator and an administrative contact should be identified in
Section 5 of the SF424. For Section 10, applicants should enter
``11.417'' for the CFDA Number and ``Sea Grant Support'' for the title.
The form must contain the original signature of an authorized
representative of the applying institution.
(b) Primary Applicant Certifications. All primary applicants must
submit a completed Form CD-511, ``Certifications Regarding Debarment,
Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; Drug-Free Workplace
Requirements and Lobbying,'' and the following explanation are hereby
provided:
(i) Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension. Prospective
participants (as defined at 15 CFR Part 26, Section 105) are subject to
15 CFR Part 26, ``Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension'' and the
related section of the certification form prescribed above applies:
(ii) Drug-Free Workplace. Grantees (as defined at 15 CFR Part 26,
Section 605) are subject to 15 CFR Part 26, Subpart F, ``Government
wide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants)'' and the related
section of the certification form prescribed above applies;
(iii) Anti-Lobbying. Persons (as defined at 15 CFR Part 28, Section
105) are subject to the lobbying provisions of 31 U.S.C. 1352,
``Limitation on use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal
contracting and financial transactions,'' and the lobbying section of
the certification form prescribed above applies to applications/bids
for grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts for more than
$100,000, and loans and loan guarantees for more than $150,000, or the
single family maximum mortgage limit for affected programs, whichever
is greater; and
(iv) Anti-Lobbying Disclosures. Any applicant that has paid or will
pay for lobbying using any funds must submit an SF-LLL, ``Disclosure of
Lobbying Activities,'' as required under 15 CFR Part 28, Appendix B.
(c) Lower Tier Certifications. Recipients shall require applicants/
bidders for subgrants, contracts, subcontracts, or other lower tier
covered transactions at any tier under the award to submit, if
applicable, a completed Form CD-512, ``Certifications Regarding
Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier
Covered Transactions and Lobbying'' and disclosure form, SF-LLL,
``Disclosure of Lobbying Activities.'' Form CD-512 is intended for the
use of recipients and should not be transmitted to the Department of
Commerce (DOC). SF-LLL submitted by any tier recipient of subrecipient
should be submitted to DOC in accordance with the instructions
contained in the award document.
VII. How to Submit
Preliminary proposals and proposals must be submitted to the state
Sea Grant Programs according to the schedule outlined above. Although
investigators are not required to submit more than 3 copies of either
preproposals or full proposals, the normal review process requires 10
copies. Investigators are encouraged to submit sufficient copies for
the full review process if they wish all reviewers to receive color,
unusually sized (not 8.5 x 11''), or otherwise unusual materials
submitted as part of the proposal. Only three copies of the Federally
required forms are needed. The addresses of the Sea Grant College
Program directors may be found on Sea Grant's World Wide Web home page
(http://www.mdsg.umd.edu/NSGO/index.html) or may also be obtained by
contacting the Program Manager, Dr. Viujay Panchang, at the National
Sea Grant Office (phone: 301-713-2435 x152 or e-mail:
vijay.panchang@noaa.gov). Preproposals and proposals sent to the
National Sea Grant Office should be addressed to: National Sea Grant
Office, R/SG, Attn: Sea Grant Technology Program Coordinator, NOAA,
Room 11828, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (phone 301-
713-2435 for express mail applications).
Applications received after the deadline and applications that
deviate from the format described above will be returned to the sender
without review. Facsimile transmissions and electronic mail submission
of applications will not be accepted.
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VIII. Other Requirements
(A) Federal Policies and Procedures--Recipients and subrecipients
are subject to all Federal laws and Federal and Department of Commerce
(DOC) policies, regulations, and procedures applicable to Federal
financial assistance awards.
(B) Past Performance--Unsatisfactory performance under prior
Federal awards may result in an application not being considered for
funding.
(C) Preaward Activities--If applicants incur any costs prior to an
award being made, they do so solely at their own risk of not being
reimbursed by the Government. Notwithstanding any verbal or written
assurance that may have been received, there is no obligation on the
part of DOC to cover preaward costs.
(D) No Obligation for Future Funding--If an application is selected
for funding, DOC has no obligation to provide any additional future
funding in connection with that award. Renewal of an award to increase
funding or extend the period of performance is at the total discretion
of DOC.
(E) Delinquent Federal Debts--No award of Federal Funds shall be
made to an applicant who has an outstanding delinquent Federal debt
until either:
(1) The delinquent account is paid in full,
(2) A negotiated repayment schedule is established and at least one
payment is received, or
(3) Other arrangements satisfactory to DOC are made.
(F) Name Check Review--All non-profit and for-profit applicants are
subject to a name check review process. Name checks are intended to
reveal if any key individuals associated with the applicant have been
convicted of or are presently facing criminal charges such as fraud,
theft, perjury, or other matters which significantly reflect on the
applicant's management honesty or financial integrity.
(G) False Statements--A false statement on an application is
grounds for denial or termination of funds and grounds for possible
punishment by a fine or imprisonment as provided in 18 U.S.C. 1001.
(H) Intergovernmental Review--Applications for support from the
National Sea Grant College Program are not subject to Executive Order
12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.
(I) Purchase of American-Made Equipment and Products--Applicants
are hereby notified that they will be encouraged to the greatest extent
practicable, to purchase American-made equipment and products with
funding provided under this program.
Classification
Prior notice and an opportunity for public comments are not
required by the Administrative Procedure Act or any other laws for this
notice concerning grants, benefits, and contracts. Therefore, a
regulatory flexibility analysis is not required for purposes of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act.
This action has been determined to be not significant for purposes
of E.O. 12866.
This notice contains collection of information requirements subject
to the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Sea Grant Budget Form and Standard
Forms 424, 424a and 424b have been approved under control numbers 0648-
0362, 0348-0043, 0348-0044, and 0348-0040 with average responses
estimated to take 15, 45, 180, and 15 minutes, respectively. These
estimates include the time for reviewing instructions, searching
existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and
completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments
on these estimates or any other aspect of these collections to National
Sea Grant College Program, R/SG, NOAA, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver
Spring, MD 20910 (Attention: Francis S. Schuler) and to the Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget,
Washington, DC 20503 (Attention: NOAA Desk Officer). Notwithstanding
any other provision of the law, no person is required to respond to,
nor shall any person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply
with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the
Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of information displays
a currently valid OMB Control Number.
Dated: February 25, 1999.
Louisa Koch,
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric
Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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