[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 68 (Monday, April 10, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18129-18130]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-8716]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
[Announcement 516]
Public Health Conference Support Grant Program
Introduction
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR),
announces the availability of funds in fiscal year (FY) 1995 funds for
the Public Health Conference Support Grant Program.
The Public Health Service (PHS) is committed to achieving the
health promotion and disease prevention objectives of ``Healthy People
2000,'' a PHS-led national activity to reduce morbidity and mortality
and improve the quality of life. This announcement is related to the
priority area of Environmental Health. (For ordering a copy of
``Healthy People 2000,'' see the Section Where To Obtain Additional
Information.)
Authority
This program is authorized under Sections 104 (i) (14) and (15) of
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability
Act (CERCLA) of 1980, as amended, [42 U.S.C. 9604 (i)(14) and (15)].
Smoke-Free Workplace
PHS strongly encourages all grant recipients to provide a smoke-
free workplace and promote the non-use of all tobacco products, and
Public Law 103-227, the Pro-Children Act of 1994, prohibits smoking in
certain facilities that receive Federal funds in which education,
library, day care, health care, and early childhood development
services are provided to children.
Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants are the official public health agencies of the
States, or their bona fide agents. This includes the District of
Columbia, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin
Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, the Northern Mariana
Islands, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau,
and federally recognized Indian tribal governments. State
organizations, including State universities, State colleges, and State
research institutions, must establish that they meet their respective
State's legislature definition of a State entity or political
subdivision to be considered an eligible applicant.
Availability of Funds
Approximately $125,000 will be available in FY 1995 to fund
approximately 6 awards. It is expected that the average award will be
$20,000, ranging from $10,000 to $30,000.
Applications requesting more than $30,000 will be given a lesser
priority and will be subject to the availability of funds. The awards
will be made for a 12-month budget and project period. Funding
estimates may vary and are subject to change.
1. Grant funds may be used for direct cost expenditures: salaries,
speaker fees, rental of necessary equipment, registration fees,
transportation costs (not to exceed economy class fare) for non-Federal
employees.
2. Grant funds may not be used for the purchase of equipment,
payments of honoraria, alterations or renovations, organizational dues,
entertainment/personal expenses, food or refreshments, cost of travel
and payment of a full time Federal employee, for per diem or expenses
other than local mileage for local participants, or reimbursement of
indirect costs. Although the practice of handing out novelty items at
meetings is often employed in the private sector to provide
participants with souvenirs, Federal funds cannot be used for this
purpose.
Recipient Financial Participation
Because this program provides partial funding only, it is necessary
that organizations seeking these grant funds be able to show additional
support in the form of finances, services, etc. For each organization
contributing funding, a letter must be included documenting that
support.
Purpose
This program will provide partial support for non-Federal
conferences on disease prevention, health promotion, and information/
education projects related to hazardous substances in the environment.
Applications are being solicited for conferences on: (1) Health effects
of toxic substances in the environment; (2) Disease and toxic substance
exposure registries; (3) Hazardous substance removal and remediation;
(4) Emergency response to toxic and environmental disasters; (5) Risk
communication; (6) Environmental disease surveillance; and (7)
Investigation and research on hazardous substances in the environment.
Because conference support by ATSDR creates the appearance of ATSDR co-
sponsorship, there will be active participation by ATSDR in the
development and approval of those portions of the agenda supported by
ATSDR funds. In addition, ATSDR will reserve the right to approve or
reject the content of the full agenda, speaker selection, and site
selection. ATSDR funds will not be expended for non-approved portions
of meetings. Contingency awards will be made allowing usage of only 10%
of the total amount to be awarded until a final full agenda is approved
by ATSDR. This will provide funds for costs associated with preparation
of the agenda. The remainder of funds will be released only upon
approval of the final full agenda.
ATSDR reserves the right to terminate co-sponsorship if it does not
concur with the final agenda.
Program Requirements
Grantees must meet the following requirements:
A. Manage all activities related to program content (e.g.,
objectives, topics, attendees, session design, workshops, special
exhibits, speakers, fees, agenda composition and printing). Many of
these items may be developed in conjunction with assigned ATSDR project
personnel.
B. Provide draft copies of the agenda and proposed ancillary
activities to ATSDR for approval. Submit copy of final agenda and
proposed ancillary activities to ATSDR for approval. [[Page 18130]]
C. Determine and manage all promotional activities (e.g., title,
logo, announcements, mailers, press releases, etc.). ATSDR must review
and approve all materials with reference to ATSDR involvement or
support.
D. Manage all registrants (e.g., travel, reservations,
correspondence, conference materials and hand-outs, badges,
registration procedures, etc.).
E. Plan, negotiate, and manage conference site arrangements,
including all audio-visual needs.
F. Develop and conduct education and training programs on
prevention of health effects of hazardous substances.
G. Participate in the analysis of data from conference activities.
H. Collaborate with ATSDR staff in reporting and disseminating
results and relevant prevention education and training information to
appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies, and the general public.
Evaluation Criteria
Applications for support of the types of conferences listed in the
Purpose section above will be reviewed and evaluated according to the
following criteria:
A. Proposed Program and Technical Approach--50%
The description of: (a) the public health significance of the
proposed conference including the degree to which the conference can be
expected to influence the prevention of exposure and adverse human
health effects and diminished quality of life associated with exposure
to hazardous substances from waste sites, unplanned releases and other
sources of pollution present in the environment; (b) the feasibility of
the conference in terms of an operational plan; (c) clearly stated
conference objectives and the potential for accomplishing those
objectives; and (d) the method of evaluating the conference.
B. The Qualification of Program Personnel--30%
Evaluation will be based on the extent to which the proposal has
described: (a) the qualifications, experience, and commitment of the
principal staff person, and his/her ability to devote adequate time and
effort to provide effective leadership, and (b) the competence of
associate staff persons, discussion leaders, speakers, and presenters
to accomplish the proposed conference.
C. Applicant Capability--20%
Evaluation will be based on the description of (a) the adequacy and
commitment of institutional resources to administer the program, and
(b) the adequacy of the facilities to be used for the conference.
D. Budget Justification and Adequacy of Facilities (Not Scored)
The proposed budget will be evaluated on the basis of its
reasonableness, concise and clear justification, and consistency with
the intended use of grant funds. Applications requesting funds in
excess of $30,000 may not be fully funded, depending upon availability
of funds. The application will also be reviewed as to the adequacy of
existing and proposed facilities and resources for conducting
conference activities.
Executive Order 12372 Review
Applications are not subject to review as governed by Executive
Order 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.
Public Health System Reporting Requirements
This program is not subject to the Public Health System Reporting
Requirements.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number is 93.161.
Application Submission and Deadline
The original and two copies of the Application Form PHS 5161-1 (OMB
Number 0937-0189) shall be submitted to Henry S. Cassell, III, Grants
Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, 255 East Paces Ferry
Rd., NE., Room 300, Mailstop E-13, Atlanta, GA 30305, on or before June
13, 1995. By formal agreement, the CDC Procurement and Grants Office
will act on behalf of and for ATSDR on this matter.
1. Deadline
Applications shall be considered as meeting the deadline if they
are either:
a. Received on or before the deadline date; or
b. Sent on or before the deadline date and received in time for
submission to the review committee. (Applicants should request a
legibly dated U.S. Postal Service postmark or obtain a legibly dated
receipt from a commercial carrier or the U.S. Postal Service. Private
metered postmarks shall not be acceptable as proof of timely mailing.)
2. Late Applications
Applications that do not meet the criteria in 1.a. or 1.b. above
are considered late applications and will be returned to the applicant.
Where to Obtain Additional Information
To receive additional written information call (404) 332-4561. You
will be asked to leave your name, address, and phone number and will
need to refer to Announcement 516. You will receive a complete program
description, information on application procedures and application
forms.
If you have questions after reviewing the contents of all the
documents, business management assistance may be obtained from Margaret
A. Slay, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management Branch,
Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), 255 East Paces Ferry Road, NE., Room 300, Atlanta, GA
30305, telephone (404) 842-6797. Programmatic technical assistance may
be obtained from Diana Cronin, Project Officer, Agency for Toxic
Substances and Disease Registry, Division of Health Education, 1600
Clifton Road, NE., Mailstop E-33, Atlanta, GA 30333, telephone (404)
639-6206.
Please refer to Announcement 516 when requesting information and
submitting an application.
Potential applicants may obtain a copy of ``Healthy People 2000''
(Full Report, Stock No. 017-001-00474-0) or ``Healthy People 2000''
(Summary Report, Stock No. 017-001-00473-1) referenced in the
Introduction through the Superintendent of Documents, Government
Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-9325, telephone (202) 512-1800.
Dated: April 4, 1995.
David Satcher,
Administrator, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
[FR Doc. 95-8716 Filed 4-7-95; 8:45 am]
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