[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 110 (Thursday, June 8, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30305-30306]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-14042]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
[CDC 573]
Project Grant to Assess Tuberculosis Control Efforts on College
and University Campuses in the United States
Summary
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the
availability of fiscal year (FY) 1995 project grant funds for a sole
source grant to the American College Health Association (ACHA).
Approximately $60,000 is available in FY 1995 to support this project.
It is expected the award will begin on or about September 30, 1995, for
a 12-month budget and project period. The funding estimate may vary and
is subject to change.
The purpose of this grant is to assess: (1) implementation of
student prematriculation and staff screening for tuberculosis (TB)
infection; (2) attitudes toward and barriers to implementing screening;
(3) practices concerning preventive therapy and therapy for TB cases;
and (4) the impact of TB control policies on college and university
campuses.
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 areas of HIV Infection and Immunization and Infectious
Diseases. (To order a copy of ``Healthy People 2000,'' see the section
WHERE TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.)
Authority
This grant is authorized under Sections 301(a) and 317(a) of the
Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 241 and 247b) as amended.
Applicable program regulations are found in part 51 (b), subparts A, of
Title 42, Code of Federal Regulations.
Smoke-Free Workplace
The PHS strongly encourages all grant recipients to provide a
smoke-free workplace and to 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 Applicant
Assistance will only be provided to ACHA for this project. No other
applications are solicited. The program announcement and application
kit have been sent to ACHA.
ACHA is the most appropriate and qualified agency to provide the
services specified under this program announcement because: ACHA is a
voluntary, nonprofit organization representing over 850 colleges and
universities in the United States, Canada, and internationally, as well
as more than 2600 individual health professionals. ACHA's operations
are national in scope and are implemented via six regions: New York/New
England; Mid-Atlantic; South/Southwest; Mid-America; Rocky Mountain and
Pacific Coast. ACHA promotes cooperative efforts among schools of
higher education, shares knowledge on important college health issues
and is a central resource for development of educational materials and
programs concerning health policies for colleges and universities. Only
ACHA has the [[Page 30306]] following characteristics that are
essential to this study: (1) previous experience executing studies in
colleges and the required methodology to do so; (2) the only national
focus on the target audience for this study and a unique relationship
with colleges which can enhance their interest and willingness to
participate; and (3) a unique relationship with and access to college
and university health programs that have been identified as the best
and most reliable source for the information to be collected. No other
multi- university consortium of student health programs exists with
these features and such extensive experience in health related issues.
Limiting eligibility to ACHA will also ensure the most timely and cost-
effective start up and completion of the project. Therefore, ACHA is
uniquely qualified, and the only eligible applicant for this study.
Executive Order 12372 Review
This application is 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 Number
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number is 93.947, TB
Demonstration, Research, Public and Professional Education Projects.
Other Requirements
Confidentiality
Applicants must have in place systems to ensure the confidentiality
of patient records.
Human Subjects
If the proposed project involves research on human subjects, the
applicant must comply with the Department of Health and Human Services'
Regulations, 45 CFR part 46, regarding the protection of human
subjects. Assurance must be provided to demonstrate that 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.
Where to Obtain Additional Information
If you are interested in obtaining additional information regarding
this project, please refer to Announcement 573 and contact Manuel
Lambrinos, 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-
16, Atlanta, GA 30305, telephone (404) 842-6777.
Applicant 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 SUMMARY through
the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402-9325, telephone (202) 512- 1800.
Dated: June 2, 1995.
Joseph R. Carter,
Acting Associate Director for Management and Operations, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
[FR Doc. 95-14042 Filed 6-7-95; 8:45 am]
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