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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
[Announcement Number 423]

 

Public Health Conference Support Grant Program

Introduction

    The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), 
announces the availability of fiscal year (FY) 1994 funds for a grant 
program for Public Health Conference Support.
    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 area of Environmental Health. (For ordering a copy of 
``Healthy People 2000,'' see the Section Where To Obtain Additional 
Information.)

    Authority: This program is authorized under sections 104(i) (14) 
and (15) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, 
and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980, as amended, [42 U.S.C. 9604(i) 
(14) and (15)].

Smoke-Free Workplace

    The PHS strongly encourages all grant recipients to provide a 
smoke-free workplace and promote the non-use of all tobacco products. 
This is consistent with the PHS mission to protect and advance the 
physical and mental health of the American people.

Eligible Applicants

    Eligible applicants are the official public health agencies of the 
States or their bona fide agents. This includes the District of 
Columbia, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin 
Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, the Northern Mariana 
Islands, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, 
and federally recognized Indian tribal governments. State 
organizations, including State universities, State colleges, and State 
research institutions, must establish that they meet their respective 
State legislature's definition of a State entity or political 
subdivision to be considered an eligible applicant.

Availability of Funds

    Approximately $250,000 is available in FY 1994 to fund 
approximately 10 awards. It is expected that the average award will be 
$25,000, ranging from $10,000 to $50,000. The awards will be made for a 
12-month budget and project period. Funding estimates may vary and are 
subject to change.
    1. Grant funds may be used for direct cost expenditures: salaries, 
speaker fees, rental of necessary equipment, registration fees, 
transportation costs (not to exceed economy class fare) for non-federal 
employees.
     2. Funds may not be used for the purchase of equipment, payments 
of honoraria, alterations or renovations, organizational dues, 
entertainment/personal expenses, cost of travel and payment of a 
Federal employee, for per diem or expenses other than local mileage for 
local participants, or reimbursement of indirect costs. Although the 
practice of handing out novelty items at meetings is often employed in 
the private sector to provide participants with souvenirs, Federal 
funds cannot be used for this purpose.

Recipient Financial Participation

    Because this program provides partial funding only, it is necessary 
that organizations seeking these grant funds be able to show additional 
support in the form of finances, services, etc. For each organization 
contributing funding, a letter must be included documenting that 
support.

Purpose

    This program will provide partial support for non-federal 
conferences on disease prevention, health promotion, and information/
education projects related to hazardous substances in the environment. 
Applications are being solicited for conferences on: (1) Health effects 
of toxic substances; (2) Disease and exposure registries; (3) Hazardous 
substance removal and remediation; (4) Emergency response to toxic and 
environmental disasters; (5) Risk communication; (6) Disease 
surveillance; and (7) Investigation and research. Because conference 
support by ATSDR creates the appearance of ATSDR co-sponsorship, there 
will be active participation by ATSDR in the development and approval 
of those portions of the agenda supported by ATSDR funds. In addition, 
the ATSDR will reserve the right to approve or reject the content of 
the full agenda, speaker selection, and site selection. ATSDR funds 
will not be expended for non-approved portions of meetings. Contingency 
awards will be made allowing usage of only 10% of the total amount to 
be awarded until a final full agenda is approved by ATSDR. This will 
provide funds for costs associated with preparation of the agenda. The 
remainder of funds will be released only upon approval of the final 
full agenda. ATSDR reserves the right to terminate co-sponsorship if it 
does not concur with the final agenda.

Program Requirements

    Grantees must meet the following requirements:
    1. Manage all activities related to program content (e.g., 
objectives, topics, attendees, session design, workshops, special 
exhibits, speakers, fees, agenda composition and printing). Many of 
these items may be developed in conjunction with assigned ATSDR project 
personnel.
    2. Provide draft copies of the agenda and proposed activities to 
ATSDR for approval. Submit copy of final agenda and proposed activities 
to ATSDR for approval.
    3. Determine and manage all promotional activities (e.g., title, 
logo, announcements, mailers, press, etc.). ATSDR must review and 
approve of any materials with reference to ATSDR involvement or 
support.
    4. Manage all registrants (e.g., travel, reservations, 
correspondence, conference materials and hand-outs, badges, 
registration procedures, etc.).
    5. Plan, negotiate, and manage conference site arrangements, 
including all audio-visual needs.
    6. Develop and conduct education and training programs on 
prevention.
    7. Participate in the analysis of data from conference activities 
that pertain to the impact on prevention.
    8. Collaborate with ATSDR staff in reporting and disseminating 
results and relevant prevention education and training information to 
appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies, and the general public.

Evaluation Criteria

    Applications for support of the types of conferences listed in the 
Purpose section above will be reviewed and evaluated according to the 
following criteria:

1. Proposed Program and Technical Approach--50%

     The description of (a) the public health significance of the 
proposed conference including the degree to which the conference can be 
expected to influence public health practices; (b) the feasibility of 
the conference in terms of an operational plan; (c) clearly stated 
conference objectives and the potential for accomplishing those 
objectives; and (d) the method of evaluating the conference.

2. The Qualification of Program Personnel--30%

     Evaluation will be based on the extent to which the proposal has 
described (a) the qualifications, experience, and commitment of the 
principal staff person, and his/her ability to devote adequate time and 
effort to provide effective leadership, and (b) the competence of 
associate staff persons, discussion leaders, speakers, and presenters 
to accomplish the proposed conference.

3. Applicant Capability--20%

    Evaluation will be based on the description of (a) the adequacy and 
commitment of institutional resources to administer the program, and 
(b) the adequacy of the facilities to be used for the conference.

4. Budget Justification and Adequacy of Facilities (Not Scored)

    The proposed budget will be evaluated on the basis of its 
reasonableness, concise and clear justification, and consistency with 
the intended use of grant funds. The application will also be reviewed 
as to the adequacy of existing and proposed facilities and resources 
for conducting conference activities.

Executive Order 12372 Review

    This program is not subject to the Executive Order 12372 review.

Public Health System Reporting Requirements

    This program is not subject to the Public Health System Reporting 
Requirements.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

    The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number is 93.161.

Other Requirements

Paperwork Reduction Act

    Projects that involve the collection of information from 10 or more 
individuals and funded by the grant will be subject to review by the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction 
Act.

Application Submission and Deadline

    The original and two copies of the Application Form PHS 5161-1 
shall be submitted in accordance with the schedule below:

Application Deadline

May 1, 1994
July 15, 1994

    Applications must be submitted on or before the deadline date to: 
Mr. Henry S. Cassell, III, 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, Atlanta, 
Georgia 30305. By formal agreement, the CDC Procurement and Grants 
Office will act on behalf of and for ATSDR on this matter.

1. Deadline

    Applications shall 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 review committee. (Applicants must request a legibly-
dated U.S. Postal Service postmark or obtain a legibly-dated receipt 
from a commercial carrier or the U.S. Postal Service. Private metered 
postmarks shall not be acceptable as proof of timely mailing.)

2. Late Applications

    Applications that do not meet the criteria in 1.a. or 1.b. above 
are considered late applications and will be returned to the applicant.

Where To Obtain Additional Information

    A complete program description and information on application 
procedures are contained in the application package. Business 
management technical assistance may be obtained from Margaret A. Slay, 
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, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, telephone 
(404) 842-6799. Programmatic technical assistance may be obtained from 
Jim Carpenter, Project Officer, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease 
Registry, Division of Health Studies, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Mailstop 
E-33, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, telephone (404) 639-6206.

Please Refer to Announcement Number 423 When Requesting Information and 
Submitting an Application

    Potential applicants 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 
Introduction through the Superintendent of Documents, Government 
Printing Office, Washington DC 20402-9325, telephone (202) 783-3238.

    Dated: March 28, 1994.
Walter R. Dowdle, Ph.D.,
Deputy Administrator, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
[FR Doc. 94-7789 Filed 3-31-94; 8:45 am]
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