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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Geological Survey

 

Application Notice Establishing the Closing Date for Transmittal 
of Applications Under the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program 
(NEHRP) for Fiscal Year (FY) 1995

AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Applications are invited for research projects under the 
NEHRP.
    Authority for this program is contained in the Earthquake Hazards 
Reduction Act of 1977, Public Law 95-124 (42 U.S.C. 7701, et seq.).
    The purpose of this program is to support research in earthquake 
hazards prediction to provide earth-science data and information 
essential to mitigate earthquake damage.
    Applications may be submitted by educational institutions, private 
firms, private foundations, individuals, and agencies of State and 
local governments.
    The NEHRP supports research related to the following general areas 
of interest: I. Understanding the earthquake source: Determine the 
physical properties and mechanical behavior of active crustal fault 
zones and their surroundings; and develop quantitative models of the 
physics of earthquake processes. II. Evaluating earthquake potential: 
Determine the geological and geophysical setting and characteristics of 
seismically active regions; determine the occurrence, distribution and 
source properties of earthquakes, and relate seismicity to geologic 
structures and tectonic processes; determine the nature and rates of 
crustal deformation; characterize the earthquake potential of the 
United States on a regional and national basis; identify active faults, 
define their geometry, and determine the characteristics and dates of 
past earthquakes; conduct research to facilitate long-term 
probabilistic forecasts of the likelihood of large earthquakes on 
active fault; conduct intensified monitoring experiments in selected 
regions of high seismic potential; and develop and evaluate short-and 
intermediate-term earthquake prediction methods. III. Predicting the 
effects of earthquakes: Acquire data needed for the prediction of 
ground shaking, ground failure, and response of engineered structures; 
predict strong ground shaking at local, regional and national scales; 
predict ground failure at local and regional scales; and evaluate 
earthquake risk and losses. IV. Applying and utilizing research 
results: Application of research results; transference of hazards and 
risk information and assessment methods to users.

ADDRESSES: The program announcement is expected to be available on or 
about February 14, 1994. You may obtain a copy of Announcement 8064 by 
writing to Mary Burkett, U.S. Geological Survey, Office of Procurement 
and Contracts--Mail Stop 205C, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, 
Virginia 22092. Organizations that applied for an FY 1994 award, and 
organizations that requested to be retained on the mailing list since 
the last announcement will be mailed a copy of Announcement 8064.

DATES: Applications must be received on or about April 14, 1994.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Sims, Office of Earthquakes, 
Volcanoes, and Engineering--U.S. Geological Survey, Mail Stop 905, 
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia 22092. (703) 648-6722.

    Dated: January 7, 1994.
Jack J. Stassi,
Assistant Director for Administration.
[FR Doc. 94-1590 Filed 1-25-94; 8:45 am]
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