96-24325. Solicitation for Corrections Technical Assistance and Conference Series

[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 185 (Monday, September 23, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49798-49799]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-24325]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Office of Justice Programs
[OJP No. 1100]
RIN 1121-ZA49


Solicitation for Corrections Technical Assistance and Conference 
Series

AGENCY: Office of Justice Programs, Corrections Program Office, 
Justice.

ACTION: Notice of solicitation of applications.

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SUMMARY: The Corrections Program Office is soliciting proposals to 
establish a Corrections Technical Assistance and Conference Series. The 
purpose of the series is to provide training and technical assistance 
to State and local jurisdictions to support the effective 
implementation of corrections-related grant programs authorized by the 
Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, as amended.

DATES: Applications are due to the Corrections Program Office no later 
than close of business on October 25, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Corrections Program Office, 633 Indiana Avenue, NW, 
Washington, DC 20531.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia Malak, Corrections Program 
Office, at [phone] or [phone] if calling from 
Metropolitan Washington, DC. Applications for this solicitation may be 
obtain through this number.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority

    This action is authorized under the Violent Crime Control and Law 
Enforcement Act of 1994, as amended, 42 U.S.C 13701-9 and 42 U.S.C. 
13911, and the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as 
amended, 42 U.S.C. 3796ff-3796ff-4.

Background

    The Corrections Program Office is responsible for administration of 
the following corrections-related grant programs authorized by the 
Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, as amended:
     Violent Offender Incarceration and Truth-in-Sentencing 
Incentive Formula Grants
     Discretionary Grants to Build Jail Facilities on Tribal 
Lands
     Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners
     Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Tuberculosis in 
Correctional Institutions
    The solicitation describes these programs, outlines the scope of 
work

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and tasks to be performed, describes the administrative and application 
requirements, and provides the forms needed to prepare an application. 
One award for up to $1.8 million will be issued as a cooperative 
agreement. The duration will be one year, with supplemental awards made 
annually for up to 5 years, based on the recipients performance, 
program needs, and the availability of funds. The recipient will be 
expected to work in close partnership with Corrections Program Office 
and other Department of Justice personnel to define and address the 
needs for assistance by State and local jurisdictions.

    Dated: September 19, 1996.
Larry Meachum,
Director, Corrections Program Office.
[FR Doc. 96-24325 Filed 9-20-96; 8:45 am]
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