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[FR Doc No: 94-17336]
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
14 CFR Part 1260
Amending the NASA Research Grant Handbook To Address Education
Grants, Training Grants, and Reduce the Threshold for Incremental
Funding of Grants
AGENCY: Office of Procurement, Procurement Policy Division, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
ACTION: Interim rule.
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SUMMARY: NASA has revised its Research Grant Handbook to define
education and training grants, permit the award of education grants,
and decrease the threshold for incremental funding of grants. This
regulation is issued as an interim rule to ensure immediate correction
of deficiencies in the NASA Research Grant Handbook in these areas.
DATES: This Interim Rule is effective July 18, 1994. Comments are due
on or before September 16, 1994.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to Tom O'Toole, NASA
Headquarters, Office of Procurement, Procurement Policy Division (Code
HP), Washington, DC 20546.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Tom O'Toole, telephone: (202) 358-0478.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The Research Grant Handbook, 14 CFR Part 1260, NHB 5800.1C, does
not currently apply to training grants, does not specifically address
education grants, and does not adequately distinguish these types of
grants from the research grants generally covered in the Handbook.
Education grants are now covered by the Research Grant Handbook. They
may be negotiated and awarded by all Agency grant offices. Training
Grants remain outside the scope of the Research Grant Handbook. The
award of training grants will continue to be accomplished by NASA
Headquarters.
The Research Grant Handbook currently provides for incremental
funding of grants exceeding $1 million in annual funding. This notice
reduces that amount to $50,000.
Availability of NASA Grant Handbook
The NASA Research Grant Handbook, of which this regulation will
become a part, is codified in 14 CFR Part 1260 and is available in its
entirety on a subscription basis from the Superintendent of Documents,
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, (202) 783-3238. Cite
GPO Subscription Stock Number 933-001-00000-8. It is not distributed to
the public, whether in whole or in part, directly by NASA.
Impact
NASA certifies that this interim rule will not have a significant
economic effect on a substantial number of small entities within the
meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.). This
rule does not impose any reporting or recordkeeping requirements
subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 1260
Grants.
Tom Luedtke,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Procurement.
Accordingly, 14 CFR Part 1260 is amended as follows:
PART 1260--GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
1. The authority citation for 14 CFR Part 1260 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: Public Law 97-258, 31 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.
Subpart 1--General
2. Section 1260.102 is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 1260.102 Applicability.
This part 1260 establishes policies and procedures for all research
and education grants and cooperative agreements awarded by the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to educational institutions
and nonprofit organizations. It does not cover training grants,
facilities grants, grants for the Centers for the Commercial
Development of Space, or contracts.
Subpart 2--Definitions
3. Section 1260.201 is amended by adding the following definitions
in alphabetical order:
Sec. 1260.201 Definitions.
* * * * *
Education Grant. An agreement that provides funds to an educational
institution or other nonprofit organization to accomplish a public
purpose of support or stimulation authorized by Federal statute within
one or more of the following areas: (1) Capturing student interest in
science, mathematics, technology, or related fields; (2) improving
student performance in science, mathematics, or technology; (3)
enhancing the skill, knowledge, or ability of teachers or faculty
members in science, mathematics or technology; (4) supporting national
educational reform movements; (5) conducting pilot programs or research
to increase participation and/or to enhance performance in science,
mathematics, or technology education at all levels; and (6) developing
instructional materials, (e.g., teacher guides, printed publications,
computer software, and videotapes) or networked information services
for education. No substantial involvement is expected between NASA and
the grantee.
* * * * *
Training Grant. An agreement that provides funds to an educational
institution or other nonprofit organization to accomplish a public
purpose of support or stimulation authorized by Federal statute solely
by providing scholarships, fellowships, or stipends to students or
faculty. No substantial involvement is expected between NASA and the
grantee.
* * * * *
Subpart 3--The Process
4. In section 1260.302, paragraph (d) is amended by revising the
introductory text to read as follows:
Sec. 1260.302 Evaluation and selection.
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(d) Incremental funding. Grants with anticipated annual funding
exceeding $50,000 may be funded for less than the amount and period of
performance stated in the proposal provided:
* * * * *
5. Section 1260.303 is amended by adding paragraphs (i) to read as
follows:
Sec. 1260.303 Award procedures.
* * * * *
(i) Education grants. The grant officer shall include in education
grants the special condition in Sec. 1260.422(i).
Subpart 4--Provisions and Special Conditions
6. Section 1260.422 is amended by adding paragraph (i) to read as
follows:
Sec. 1260.422 Special conditions.
* * * * *
(i) See Sec. 1260.303(i).
Education Grant (July 1994)
This is an Education Grant. References in other provisions of this
grant to ``research,'' ``research work,'' and ``technical,'' shall be
deemed to refer to the efforts or results obtained under this grant.
[FR Doc. 94-17336 Filed 7-15-94; 8:45 am]
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