[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 112 (Thursday, June 11, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32000-32005]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-15548]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
[Announcement 98050]
A Young Worker Community-Based Health Education Project Notice of
Availability of Funds for Fiscal Year 1998
Introduction
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the nation's
prevention agency, announces the availability of funds for fiscal year
(FY) 1998 for a cooperative agreement program which would consider and
utilize existing health education materials and methods that address
young worker health issues. Community-based education intervention and
its evaluation are the core activities to be accomplished. This project
is related to the priority areas of Special Populations and
Intervention Effectiveness Research in the National Occupational
Research Agenda.
CDC is committed to achieving the health promotion and disease
prevention objectives of Healthy People 2000, a 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,
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see the section WHERE TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.)
CDC, NIOSH is committed to the program priorities developed by the
National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA). (For ordering a copy of
the NORA, see the section WHERE TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.)
Authority
This program is authorized under the Public Health Service Act, as
amended, Section 301(a) [(42 U.S.C. 241(a)]; the Occupational Safety
and Health Act of 1970, Section 20(a) [(29 U.S.C. 669(a))]. The
applicable program regulation is 42 CFR Part 52.
Smoke-Free Workplace
CDC 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
Applications may be submitted by public and private, nonprofit and
for-profit organizations and governments and their agencies. Thus,
universities, colleges, research institutions, hospitals, other public
and private organizations, State and local governments or their bona
fide agents, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, Indian
tribes or Indian tribal organizations, and small, minority- and/or
woman-owned businesses are eligible to apply.
Note: Public Law 104-65, dated December 19, 1995, prohibits an
organization described in section 501(c)(4) of the IRS Code of 1986,
that engages in lobbying activities shall not be eligible for the
receipt of Federal funds constituting an award, grant, contract,
loan, or any other form of funding.
Availability of Funds
Approximately $100,000 is available in FY 1998 to fund one award to
support the operation of an Adolescent Worker Injury Outreach Group
(AWIOG).
The amount of funding available may vary and is subject to change.
This award is expected to begin on or about September 30, 1998. The
award will be made for a 12-month budget period within a project period
not to exceed three years. Continuation awards within the project
period will be made on the basis of satisfactory progress and
availability of funds.
Use of Funds
Restrictions on Lobbying
Applicants should be aware of restrictions on the use of HHS funds
for lobbying of Federal or State legislative bodies. Under the
provisions of 31 U.S.C. 1352 (which has been in effect since December
23, 1989), recipients (and their subtier contractors) are prohibited
from using appropriated Federal funds (other than profits from a
Federal contract) for lobbying Congress or any Federal agency in
connection with the award of a particular contract, grant, cooperative
agreement, or loan. This includes grants/cooperative agreements that,
in whole or in part, involve conferences for which federal funds cannot
be used directly or indirectly to encourage participants to lobby or to
instruct participants on how to lobby.
In addition, the FY 1998 Department of Labor, Health and Human
Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (Pub.
L. 105-78) states in Section 503 (a) and (b) that no part of any
appropriation contained in this Act shall be used, other than for
normal and recognized executive-legislative relationships, for
publicity or propaganda purposes, for the preparation, distribution, or
use of any kit, pamphlet, booklet, publication, radio, television, or
video presentation designed to support or defeat legislation pending
before the Congress, or any State legislature, except in presentation
to the Congress or any State legislative body itself. No part of any
appropriation contained in this Act shall be used to pay the salary or
expenses of any grant or contract recipient, or agent acting for such
recipient, related to any activity designed to influence legislation or
appropriations pending before the Congress or any State legislature.
Purpose
The purpose of this program is to support the operation of an
Adolescent Worker Injury Outreach Group (AWIOG). Its purpose is to:
1. Foster an awareness of the young worker injury issue among
employers, educators, parents, health professionals, mass media and
other opinion leaders within communities in a specified State or
region.
2. Initiate community-based health education interventions in a
population not to exceed 10 million using high school teachers, health
educators, community health workers, and/or teenaged peer educators.
3. Test the effectiveness of existing curricula and information
materials for young workers in multiple communities within a specific
State or region.
4. With community input, establish performance criteria and
measurement methods to evaluate both the materials and the overall
project.
5. Use the performance criteria and measurement methods to measure
the progress of the project toward achieving community-defined goals.
Program Requirements
In conducting activities to achieve the purpose of this program,
the recipient will be responsible for activities under A. (Recipient
Activities), and CDC/NIOSH will be responsible for the activities
listed under B. (CDC/NIOSH Activities).
A. Recipient Activities
1. The Adolescent Worker Injury Outreach Group shall use
appropriate community intervention models such as the Community Health
Improvement Process (CHIP; IOM, 1997) or Bracht's community
organization model (Bracht & Kingsbury, 1990) to develop the project
plan and design.
2. The recipient will bring the issue of young worker injuries to
the attention of important stakeholder groups in the selected
population.
3. Develop collaborations with, and among, community groups. For
example, a local business might team with a local school to propose to
provide occupational safety and health training to all students from
the school who go to work for the employer. Or, a local health
department might team with a media outlet to conduct a media campaign
on young worker issues.
4. As necessary, the recipient's project staff will provide
technical assistance to assist community groups in conducting community
activities for periods of three months to one year. For example, a
recipient young worker health educator may help with assessing
community needs, adapting existing curricula to a new situation,
maintaining a consistent level of intervention for a period of time
that will increase the chance of finding an effect, or outcome
evaluation effort.
5. Conduct evaluation of the effectiveness of both process and
outcome for every intervention attempted. The chief benefit of this
approach is that it lets the community decide what the appropriate
activities and outcomes are. Hence, expectations remain realistic and
better appreciated when fulfilled. Recipients should publish results of
project as appropriate.
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B. CDC/NIOSH Activities
1. Provide technical assistance to the recipient.
2. As requested by the recipient, facilitate linkages with
researchers and public and private sector agencies and organizations.
3. As requested by the recipient, collaborate on joint safety and
health communication and dissemination efforts of prevention
information.
4. As requested by the recipient, provide consultation on
developing data collection instruments and procedures.
5. As requested by the recipient, provide consultation in
establishing standardized reporting mechanisms to monitor program
activities.
6. Provide up-to-date scientific and programmatic information about
adolescent worker injury epidemiological evidence.
7. As requested by the recipient, provide assistance in
interpretation of the results and cooperate in preparation and
publication of the written reports.
8. Collaborate in compiling and disseminating results from the
project evaluation.
Technical Reporting Requirements
An original and two copies of semi-annual progress reports are
required. Timelines for the semi-annual reports will be established at
the time of award. Final financial status and performance reports are
required no later than 90 days after the end of the project period.
Semi-annual progress reports should include:
A. A brief program description.
B. A listing of program goals and objectives accompanied by a
comparison of the actual accomplishments related to the goals and
objectives established for the period.
C. If established goals and objectives to be accomplished were
delayed, describe both the reason for the deviation and anticipated
corrective action or deletion of the activity from the project.
D. Other pertinent information, including the status of
completeness, timeliness and quality of data.
Application Content
The entire application, including appendices, should not exceed 50
pages and the Proposal Narrative section contained therein should not
exceed 30 pages. Pages should be clearly numbered and a complete index
to the application and any appendices included. The original and each
copy of the application must be submitted unstapled and unbound. All
materials must be typewritten, double-spaced, with unreduced type (font
size 12 point) on 8\1/2\'' by 11'' paper, with at least 1'' margins,
headers, and footers, and printed on one side only. Do not include any
spiral or bound materials or pamphlets.
A. Title Page
The heading should include the project title, organization, name
and address, project director's name, address, and telephone number.
B. Abstract
A one page, single-spaced, typed abstract must be submitted with
the application. The heading should include the project title,
organization, name and address, project director and telephone number.
This abstract should include a work plan identifying activities to be
developed, activities to be completed, and a time-line for completion
of these activities.
C. Proposal Narrative
The narrative of each application must:
1. Briefly state the applicant's understanding of the need or
problem to be addressed, the purpose, and goals over the three-year
period of the cooperative agreement.
2. Describe in detail the objectives and the methods to be used to
achieve the objectives of the project. The objectives should be
specific, time-phrased, measurable, and achievable during each budget
period. The objectives should directly relate to the program goals.
Identify the steps to be taken in planning and implementing the
objectives and the responsibilities of the applicant for carrying out
the steps.
3. Provide the name, qualifications, and proposed time allocation
of the Project Director who will be responsible for administering the
project. Describe staff, experience, facilities, equipment available
for performance of this project, and other resources that define the
applicant's capacity or potential to accomplish the requirements stated
above. List the names (if known), qualifications, and time allocations
of the existing professional staff to be assigned to (or recruited for)
this project, the support staff available for performance of this
project, and the available facilities including space.
4. Document the applicant's expertise, and extent of involvement in
health education and awareness activities concerning occupational
illness and injury for workers under the age of 18.
5. Provide letters of support or other documentation demonstrating
collaboration of the applicant's ability to work with diverse groups,
establish linkages, and facilitate awareness information.
6. Human Subjects: State whether or not Humans are subjects in this
proposal. (See Human Subjects in the Evaluation Criteria and Other
Requirements sections.)
7. Inclusion of women, ethnic, and racial groups: Describe how the
CDC policy requirements will be met regarding the inclusion of women,
ethnic, and racial groups in the proposed research. (See Women, Racial
and Ethnic Minorities) in the Evaluation Criteria and Other
Requirements sections.)
D. Budget
Provide a detailed budget which indicates anticipated costs for
personnel, equipment, travel, communications, supplies, postage, and
the sources of funds to meet these needs. The applicant should be
precise about the program purpose of each budget item. For contracts
described within the application budget, applicants should name the
contractor, if known; describe the services to be performed; and
provide an itemized breakdown and justification for the estimated costs
of the contract; the kinds of organizations or parties to be selected;
the period of performance; and the method of selection. Place the
budget narrative pages showing, in detail, how funds in each object
class will be spent, directly behind form 424A (for the 398--use * * *
directly behind the PHS 398, form page 6). Do not put these pages in
the body of the application. CDC may not approve or fund all proposed
activities.
Evaluation Criteria
The application will be reviewed and evaluated according to the
following criteria:
A. Background and Need (5%)
Briefly state the applicant's understanding of the need or problem
to be addressed and the purpose of this project. Prepare a draft
protocol for the study.
B. Experience (35%)
The extent to which the applicant's prior work and experience in
young worker health education issues is documented, including length of
time committed to young worker health education and public information
activities; linkages developed; collaboration with other individuals or
groups; strength of leadership.
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C. Goals, Objectives and Methods (Total 20%)
1. The extent to which the proposed goals and objectives are
clearly stated, time-phased, and measurable. The extent to which the
methods are sufficiently detailed to allow assessment of whether the
objectives can be achieved for the budget period. Clearly state the
evaluation method for evaluating the accomplishments. The extent to
which a qualified plan is proposed that will help achieve the goals
stated in the proposal. (10%)
2. The degree to which the applicant has met the CDC policy
requirements regarding the inclusion of women, ethnic, and racial
groups in the proposed project. This includes: (a) The proposed plan
for the inclusion of both sexes and racial and ethnic minority
populations for appropriate representation; (b) The proposed
justification when representation is limited or absent; (c) A statement
as to whether the design of the study is adequate to measure difference
when warranted; and (d) A statement as to whether the plan for
recruitment and outreach for study participants includes the process of
establishing partnerships with community(ies) and recognition of mutual
benefits. (10%)
D. Facilities and Resources (5%)
The adequacy of the applicant's facilities, equipment, and other
resources available for performance of this project.
E. Project Management and Staffing Plan (5%)
The extent to which the management staff and their working partners
are clearly described, approximately assigned, and have pertinent
skills and experiences. The extent to which the applicant proposes to
involve appropriate personnel who have the needed qualifications to
implement the proposed plan. The extent to which the applicant has the
capacity to design, implement, and evaluate the proposed intervention
program.
F. Evaluation (25%)
The extent to which goals and objectives encompass both process and
outcome evaluation for the activities listed. The extent to which an
evaluation plan describes the method and design for evaluating the
program's effectiveness. Evaluation should include progress in meeting
the objectives and conducting activities during the project and budget
periods, and the impact of the activities implemented on childhood
injury.
G. Collaboration (5%)
The extent to which all partners are clearly described and their
qualifications and the extent to which their intentions to participate
are explicitly stated. The extent to which the applicant provides proof
of support (e.g., letters of support and/or memoranda of understanding)
for proposed activities. Evidence or a statement should be provided
that these funds do not duplicate already funded components of ongoing
projects.
H. Human Subjects (Not Scored)
Whether or not exempt from the Department of Health and Human
Services (DHHS) regulations, are procedures adequate for the protection
of human subjects? Recommendations on the adequacy of protections
include: (1) protections appear adequate, and there are no comments to
make or concerns to raise, (2) protections appear adequate, but there
are comments regarding the protocol, (3) protections appear inadequate
and the Objective Review Group has concerns related to human subjects
or (4) disapproval of the application is recommended because the
research risks are sufficiently serious and protection against the
risks are inadequate as to make the entire application unacceptable.
I. Budget Justification (Not Scored)
The budget will be evaluated to the extent that it is reasonable,
clearly justified, and consistent with the intended use of funds.
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 (other than federally recognized
Indian tribal governments) 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 Ron Van Duyne, 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, no later than 60 days after
the application deadline. The Announcement Number and Program Title
should be referenced on the document. The granting agency does not
guarantee to ``accommodate or explain'' the State process
recommendations it receives after that date.
Public Health System Reporting Requirements
This program is subject to the Public Health System Reporting
Requirements. Under these requirements, all community-based
nongovernmental applicants must prepare and submit the items identified
below to the head of the appropriate State and/or local health
agency(s) in the program area(s) that may be impacted by the proposed
project no later than the receipt date of the Federal application. The
appropriate State and/or local health agency is determined by the
applicant. The following information must be provided:
A. A copy of the face page of the application (SF424).
B. A summary of the project that should be titled ``Public Health
System Impact Statement'' (PHSIS), not to exceed one page, and include
the following:
1. A description of the population to be served;
2. A summary of the services to be provided; and
3. A description of the coordination plans with the appropriate
State and/or local health agencies.
If the State and/or local health official should desire a copy of
the entire application, it may be obtained from the State Single Point
of Contact (SPOC) or directly from the applicant.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number is 93.262.
Other Requirements
Paperwork Reduction Act
Projects that involve the collection of information from ten or
more individuals and funded by this cooperative agreement 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
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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.
In addition to other applicable committees, Indian Health Service
(IHS) institutional review committees also must review the project if
any component of IHS will be involved or will support the research. If
any Native American community is involved, its tribal government must
also approve that portion of the project applicable to it.
Confidentiality
1. All personal identifying information obtained in connection with
the delivery of services provided to any person in any program carried
out under this cooperative agreement cannot be disclosed unless
required by a law of a state or political subdivision or unless such a
person provides written, voluntary informed consent.
2. Nonpersonal identifying, unlinked information, which preserves
the individual's anonymity, derived from any such program may be
disclosed without consent:
1. In summary, statistical, or other similar form, or
2. For clinical or research purposes.
3. Personal identifying information: Recipients of CDC funds who
must obtain and retain personal identifying information as part of
their CDC-approved work plan must:
1. Maintain the physical security of such records and information
at all times;
2. Have procedures in place and staff trained to prevent
unauthorized disclosure of client-identifying information;
3. Obtain informed client consent by explaining the risks of
disclosure and the recipient's policies and procedures for preventing
unauthorized disclosure;
4. Provide written assurance to this effect including copies of
relevant policies; and
5. Obtain assurances of confidentiality by agencies to which
referrals are made.
Assurance of compliance with these and other processes to protect
the confidentiality of information will be required of all recipients.
A DHHS certificate of confidentiality may be required for some
projects.
Women, Racial and Ethnic Minorities
It is the policy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
to ensure that individuals of both sexes and the various racial and
ethnic groups will be included in CDC/ATSDR-supported research projects
involving human subjects, whenever feasible and appropriate. Racial and
ethnic groups are those defined in OMB Directive No. 15 and include
American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American,
Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.
Applicants shall ensure that women, racial and ethnic minority
populations are appropriately represented in applications for research
involving human subjects. Where clear and compelling rationales exist
that inclusion is inappropriate or not feasible, this situation must be
explained as part of the application. This policy does not apply to
research studies when the investigator cannot control the race,
ethnicity, and/or sex of subjects. Further guidance to this policy is
contained in the Federal Register, Vol. 60, No. 179, pages 47947-47951,
and dated Friday, September 15, 1995.
Application Submission and Deadlines
A. Preapplication Letter of Intent
A non-binding letter of intent-to-apply should be submitted by
potential applicants. An original and two copies of the letter should
be submitted to Ron Van Duyne, Grants Management Officer, Grants
Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC), 255 East Paces Ferry Road, NE., Mailstop
E-13, Atlanta, GA 30305.
It should be postmarked no later than July 6, 1998. The letter
should identify the Announcement number 98050, name of principal
investigator, and specify the activity(ies) to be addressed by the
proposed project. The letter of intent does not influence review or
funding decisions and is not required in order to submit an
application, but it will enable CDC to plan the review more
efficiently, and will ensure that each applicant receives timely and
relevant information prior to application submission.
B. Application
The original and two copies of the application PHS Form 5161-1
(Revised 7/92, OMB Number 0937-0189) (for research use PHS 398)
(Revised 5/95, OMB Number 0925-0001 [original+5 copies]) must be
submitted to David Elswick, Grants Management Specialist, Grants
Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC), 255 East Paces Ferry Road, NE., Room 321,
Atlanta, GA 30305, on or before August 3, 1998.
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 objective review group. (The applicants must request
a legibly dated U.S. Postal Service postmark or obtain a receipt from a
commercial carrier or the U.S. Postal Service. Private metered
postmarks will not be acceptable as proof of timely mailing.)
2. Late Applicants. Applications that 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 applicants.
Where To Obtain Additional Information
To receive additional written information call 1-888-GRANTS4. You
will be asked to leave your name, address, and phone number and will
need to refer to NIOSH Announcement 98050. You will receive a complete
program description, information on application procedures, and
application forms. CDC will not send application kits by facsimile or
express mail. PLEASE REFER TO NIOSH ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 98050 WHEN
REQUESTING INFORMATION AND SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION.
If you have questions after receiving the contents of all the
documents, business management technical assistance may be obtained
from David Elswick, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management
Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), Mailstop E-13, Room 321, 255 East Paces Ferry Road,
NE., Atlanta, GA 30305, telephone (404) 842-6804, Internet :
dce1@cdc.gov.
Programmatic technical assistance may be obtained from Raymond C.
Sinclair, Education and Information Division, National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health, Center for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), 4676 Columbia Parkway, Mail stop C-3, Cincinnati, OH
45226, telephone 513-533-8172 fax 513-533-8121, or Internet address:
rcs1@cdc.gov.
This and other CDC announcements are available through the CDC
homepage on the Internet. The address for the CDC homepage is: http://
www.cdc.gov.
Potential applicants may obtain a copy of Healthy People 2000 (Full
Report, Stock No. 017-001-00474-0) or Healthy People 2000 (Summary
Report,
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Stock No. 017-001-00473-1) through the Superintendent of Documents,
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-9325, telephone (202)
512-1800.
NORA
THE NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL RESEARCH AGENDA: copies of this
publication may be obtained from The National Institute of Occupational
Safety and Health, Publications Office, 4676 Columbia Parkway,
Cincinnati, OH 45226-1998 or phone 1-800-356-4674, and is available
through the NIOSH Homepage; http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/nora.html.
Useful References
The following documents may also provide useful information:
Bracht N., Kingsbury, L. (1990) Community organization principles in
health promotion: A five-state model. In Bracht N. (ed.), Health
Promotion at the Community Level. (Newbury Park, CA, Sage), pp. 66-90.
Institute of Medicine (1997) Improving Health in the Community: A Role
for Performance Monitoring. (Washington, DC, National Academy Press).
Layne LA, Castillo DN, Stout N, Cutlip P (1994). Adolescent
occupational injuries requiring hospital emergency department
treatment: A nationally representative sample. American Journal of
Public Health, 84(4): 657-660.
Dated June 5, 1998.
Diane D. Porter,
Acting Director, National Institute For Occupational Safety and Health,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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