[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 103 (Tuesday, May 30, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 28302]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-13102]
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Part V
Department of Commerce
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Economic Development Administration
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Economic Development Assistance Program for Disaster Relief Activities,
Southeast Floods of 1994, Availability of Funds; Notice
Federal Register / Vol. 60, No. 103 / Tuesday, May 30, 1995 / Notices
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economic Development Administration
[Docket No. 95-0522138-5138-01]
Economic Development Assistance Program for Disaster Relief
Activities, Southeast Floods of 1994, Availability of Funds
AGENCY: Economic Development Administration (EDA), Department of
Commerce, (DoC).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Economic Development Administration (EDA) announces the
policies and the application procedures for funds available to support
disaster relief programs designed to assist affected states and local
communities to recover from the consequences of the Southeast Floods of
1994, and for other disasters.
EDA offers a variety of program tools to assist affected
communities. The primary emphasis of EDA's program will be to assist
flood-impacted areas with the development and implementation of
strategies that are needed for long-term economic relief, including
planning and technical assistance; the capitalization and
recapitalization of Revolving Loan Funds; the construction of new and
expanded infrastructure and development facilities required for
economic development of the area; and other economic development
programs designed to alleviate the economic distress of the areas.
DATES: This announcement is effective May 30, 1995. Funds shall remain
available until expended.
ADDRESSES: To establish merits of project proposals, interested parties
should contact the Atlanta Regional Office or the appropriate Economic
Development Representative for the area (see listing in Appendix A).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: See listing in Appendix A of this
Notice.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Buy American-Made Equipment or 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 in accordance with
Congressional intent as set forth in the resolution contained in Public
Law 103-317, Sections 607 (a) and (b).
Refer to the Notice published on March 14, 1995, in the Federal
Register (60 FR 13866) for information on EDA's general policies and
other requirements.
Authority: Support for this program is authorized under the
contingency fund provided to EDA under Title VII, Public Law 103-317
(Fiscal Year 1994 Supplemental Appropriations).
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)
The Special Economic Development and Adjustment Assistance
Program--Long-Term Economic Deterioration (LTED) and Sudden and Severe
Economic Dislocation (SSED) is listed under CFDA 11.307 (13 CFR Part
308). Planning and Technical Assistance are listed under CFDA 11.302,
11.305 and 11.303 (13 CFR Part 307, Subpart A; and 13 CFR Part 307,
Subpart D).
Funding Availability
Funds in the amount of $50 million are available for this disaster
relief program and shall remain available until expended. The funds are
available for awarding disaster assistance grants pursuant to the
Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended.
Grant Rates
Grant rates, as established by the Public Works and Economic
Development Act of 1965, as amended (PWEDA) and its implementing
regulations at 13 CFR chapter III, may vary if permitted by PWEDA and
its implementing regulations, and depending on the relative needs and
financial capacity of applicants. In most cases, a nonfederal local
share will be required. In rare and extenuating circumstances, EDA may
waive the local share requirement where permitted by the PWEDA and its
implementing regulations at 13 CFR chapter III. Local share
requirements are discussed in the Federal Register of March 14, 1995,
(60 FR 13866) announcing the policies and application procedures for
EDA's FY 1995 programs.
Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants include any of the states or political
subdivisions thereof, including municipalities, and economic
development districts, Indian tribes, and nonprofit corporations
representing an EDA designated redevelopment area or part thereof
located in areas affected by the Southeast Floods of 1994, and other
disasters. Eligible applicants are further identified in the Federal
Register of March 14, 1995, (60 FR 13866).
Proposal Submission Procedures
Proposals for assistance authorized under Title VII, Chapter I, of
Public Law 103-317 shall be submitted to the Atlanta Regional Office or
Economic Development Representative for the area, as noted in Appendix
A. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how the EDA assistance will help
the area recover from the economic hardship and other problems caused
by the floods, or other disasters, and that such assistance has been
preceded by sound planning. Interested parties should contact the
appropriate office for a proposal package.
Application Procedures
A determination of whether to invite a grant application for EDA
assistance will be issued based upon the outcome of the Agency's review
of the applicant's preliminary application/proposal. Application
procedures, competitive selection criteria and post approval project
implementation information for the applicable assistance are described
in the Federal Register of March 14, 1995, (60 FR 13866) announcing
EDA's Notice of Availability of Funds for FY 1995.
Funding Instrument:
Funds will be awarded as grants in accordance with the requirements
of Title III and Title IX of the Public Works and Economic Development
Act of 1965, as amended (Public Law 89-136; 42 U.S.C. 3121 et seq.)
(PWEDA). The appropriate title for grant application and award will be
determined by EDA based on the nature of the project and the
eligibility of the area.
Dated: May 15, 1995.
Wilbur F. Hawkins,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Economic Development.
Appendix A
For further information contact the Atlanta Regional Office or
the appropriate Economic Development Representative (EDR) listed
below: Atlanta Regional Office, 401 West Peachtree Street, N.W.,
Suite 1820, Atlanta, Georgia 30308-3510, Telephone: (404) 730-3002.
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States
EDRs covered
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Wayne F. Burnette, Aronov Building, Room 134, 474 South Alabama.
Court Street, Montgomery, AL 36104, Telephone: (205) 223-
7008.
Lola B. Smith, Federal Bldg., Room 423, 80 North Hughey Florida.
Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801, Telephone: (407) 648-6572.
William J. Day, Jr., 401 West Peachtree Street, N.W., Georgia.
Atlanta, GA 30308-3510, Telephone: (404) 730-3000.
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