[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 103 (Tuesday, May 30, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28152-28154]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-13111]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[Announcement 558]
Center for Agricultural Disease and Injury Research, Education,
and Prevention
Introduction
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the
availability of fiscal year (FY) 1995 funds for a cooperative agreement
program with universities or university-affiliated medical centers for
the establishment of a Center for Agricultural Disease and Injury
Research, Education, and Prevention. 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 Occupational Safety and
Health. (For ordering a copy of Healthy People 2000, see Section Where
to Obtain Additional Information.)
Authority
This program is authorized under Sections 20(a) and 22(e)(7) of the
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 669 (a) and
671(e)(7)).
Smoke-Free Workplace
The PHS strongly encourages all grant recipients to provide a
smoke-free workplace and promote the nonuse of all tobacco products,
and Pub .L. 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 include State and private universities and
university-affiliated, not-for-profit medical centers within the United
States (U.S.). The restriction of eligible applicants is due to the FY
1990 appropriations language which initiated this program and States
that centers for agricultural occupational safety and health will be
established at universities. Because of programmatic and regional
differences throughout agriculture in the U.S., only one center will be
established in any Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
region. Currently, there are centers in DHHS Regions II, IV, V,
[[Page 28153]] VII, VIII and IX. Region II is now providing coverage
for Regions I and III, thereby leaving Regions VI and X without
coverage. Migrant populations are being targeted for this intervention
program because they are one of the most under-served populations among
agriculture workers. Therefore, the regional emphasis for this
announcement is limited to DHHS Region VI, which is a major point of
entry for the migrant stream. Region VI includes the States of
Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Availability of Funds
Approximately $500,000 will be available in FY 1995 to fund one new
center. It is expected that the award will begin on or about September
30, 1995, and will be made for a 12-month budget period within a
project period of up to 5 years. Funding estimates may vary and are
subject to change.
Continuation awards within the project period will be made on the
basis of satisfactory progress and the availability of funds.
Purpose
This cooperative agreement program will significantly strengthen
the occupational public health infrastructure by integrating resources
for occupational safety and health research and public health
prevention programs at the State and local levels. It is designed to
address the research, education, and intervention activities that are
unique to agriculture in the Region. To achieve this objective, the
program will establish a center for agricultural disease and injury
research, education, and prevention. The program objectives are as
follows:
1. Develop and conduct research related to the prevention of
occupational disease and injury of agricultural workers and their
families, with emphasis on migrant/seasonal workers, women and
children, and ranchers.
2. Develop and implement model educational, outreach, and
intervention programs promoting agricultural health and safety for
agricultural workers and their families, including bilingual materials
and multi-media presentations.
3. Develop and implement model programs for the prevention of
illness and injury among agricultural workers and their families.
4. Develop and implement a pilot sentinel-event surveillance
program within the Region through public health nurses.
5. Evaluate agricultural injury and disease prevention and
educational materials and programs implemented by the Center.
6. Provide consultation and/or training to researchers, health and
safety professionals, graduate/professional students, and agricultural
extension agents and others in a position to improve the health and
safety of agricultural workers.
Program Requirements
In conducting activities to achieve the purpose of this program,
the recipient will be responsible for conducting activities under A.
(Recipient Activities) below, and CDC/NIOSH will be responsible for
conducting activities under B. (CDC/NIOSH Activities) below:
A. Recipient Activities
1. Develop and conduct applied research related to the prevention
of occupational disease and injury in agricultural workers and their
families, with emphasis on migrant/seasonal workers, women and
children, and ranchers.
2. Develop and conduct education, training, outreach and
intervention programs promoting agricultural health and safety. Target
audiences should include agricultural workers and their families,
extension/outreach personnel, and personnel in graduate/professional
education programs that are specializing in agricultural health. The
program should include bilingual materials and multi-media
presentations.
3. Develop and implement a pilot program for a sentinel-event
surveillance program within the Region through public health nurses.
4. Develop a research protocol(s) for the center for agricultural
disease and injury research, education, and prevention. Obtain peer
review of the protocol and revise and finalize it as required for final
approval by CDC/NIOSH.
5. Where appropriate, collaborate with NIOSH and other CDC
scientists on complementary research areas.
6. Assist in reporting and disseminating research results and
relevant health and safety education and training information to
appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies, health care providers,
the scientific community, agricultural workers and their families,
management and union or other worker representatives, and other CDC/
NIOSH centers for agricultural disease and injury research, education,
and prevention.
7. Develop and utilize an evaluation scheme for research,
education/training, and outreach/intervention activities.
B. CDC/NIOSH Activities
1. Provide technical assistance through site visits and
correspondence in the areas of program development, implementation,
maintenance, and priority setting related to the cooperative agreement.
2. Provide scientific collaboration where needed.
3. Assist in the reporting and dissemination of research results
and relevant health and safety education and training information to
appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies, health-care providers,
the scientific community, agricultural workers and their families,
management and union representatives, and other CDC/NIOSH centers for
agricultural disease and injury research, education, and prevention.
Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be reviewed and evaluated according to the
following criteria:
1. Responsiveness to the objectives of the cooperative agreement
program, including the applicant's understanding of the objectives of
the proposed cooperative agreement and the relevance of the proposal to
the objectives. (20%)
2. Feasibility of meeting the proposed goals of the cooperative
agreement program including the proposed schedule for initiating and
accomplishing each of the activities of the cooperative agreement and
the proposed method for evaluating the accomplishments. (20%)
3. Strength of the program design in addressing the distinct
characteristics, specific populations, and needs in agricultural
research and education for the region. (20%)
4. Strength of the proposed program for agricultural health and
safety in the areas of prevention, research, education, and multi-
disciplinary approach. (10%)
5. Efficiency of resources and novelty of program. This includes
the efficient use of existing and proposed personnel with assurances of
a major time commitment of the Project Director to the program and the
novelty of program approach. (15%)
6. Training and experience of proposed Program Director and staff,
including a Program Director who is a distinguished scientist and
technical expert and staff with training or experience sufficient to
accomplish proposed program. (15%)
7. The extent to which the program budget is reasonable, clearly
justified, and consistent with the intended use of funds. (Not Scored)
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Funding Priority
The regional emphasis for this announcement is limited to DHHS
Region VI. Therefore, applications will be accepted from only those
States within the region: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma,
and Texas.
Interested persons are invited to comment on the proposed funding
priority. Comments received within 30 days after publication in the
Federal Register will be considered before the final funding priority
is established. If the funding priority should change as a result of
any comments received, a revised announcement will be published in the
Federal Register, and revised applications will be accepted prior to
final selection of awards.
Written comments should be addressed to Henry S. Cassell, III,
Grants Management Officer, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and
Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 255
East Paces Ferry Road, NE., Room 300, Mailstop E-13, Atlanta, GA 30305.
Executive Order 12372 Review
Applications are subject to Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs as governed by Executive Order (E.O.) 12372. E.O. 12372 sets
up a system for State and local government review of proposed Federal
assistance applications. Applicants should contact their State Single
Point of Contact (SPOC) as early as possible to alert them to the
prospective applications and receive any necessary instructions on the
State process. For proposed projects serving more than one State, the
applicant is advised to contact the SPOC for each affected State. A
current list of SPOCs is included in the application kit.
If SPOCs have any State process recommendations on applications
submitted to CDC, they should send them to Henry S. Cassell, III,
Grants Management Officer, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and
Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 255
East Paces Ferry Road, NE., Atlanta, GA 30305, no later than 60 days
after the application deadline date. The Program Announcement Number
and Program Title should be referenced on the document. The granting
agency does not guarantee to ``accommodate or explain'' State process
recommendations it receives after that date.
Public Health System Reporting Requirements
This program is not subject to the Public Health System Reporting
Requirements.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number for this program
is 93.262.
Other Requirements
Paperwork Reduction Act
Projects funded through the cooperative agreement mechanism of this
program involving the collection of information from 10 or more
individuals will be subject to review and approval by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
Human Subjects
If the proposed project involves research on human subjects, the
applicant must comply with the DHHS Regulations, 45 CFR part 46,
regarding the protection of human subjects. Assurance must be provided
to demonstrate the project will be subject to initial and continuing
review by an appropriate institutional review committee. The applicant
will be responsible for providing assurance in accordance with the
appropriate guidelines and form provided in the application kit.
Application Submission and Deadline
The original and two copies of the application PHS Form 5161-1
(Revised 7/92, OMB Number 0937-0189) must be submitted to Henry S.
Cassell, III, Grants Management Officer, Grants Management Branch,
Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), Mailstop E-13, 255 East Paces Ferry Road, NE., Room
300, Atlanta, GA 30305, on or before June 30, 1995.
1. Deadline: Applications will 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 independent review group. Applicants must 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 mailings.
2. Late Applications: Applications which do not meet the criteria
in 1.(a) or 1.(b) above are considered late applications. Late
applications will not be considered in the current competition 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 telephone number and
will need to refer to Announcement 558. 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 technical assistance may be obtained
from Oppie Byrd, 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, Mailstop E-
13, Atlanta, GA 30305, telephone (404) 842-6546.
Programmatic technical assistance may be obtained from Dr. Stephen
A. Olenchock, Division of Respiratory Disease Studies, National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC), 1095 Willowdale Road, Morgantown, WVA
26505-2888, telephone (304) 285-5847.
Please refer to announcement 558 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) through the Superintendent of
Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-9325,
telephone (202) 512-1800.
Dated: May 23, 1995.
Diane D. Porter
Acting Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
[FR Doc. 95-13111 Filed 5-26-95; 8:45 am]
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