[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 8 (Thursday, January 12, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2982-2983]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-795]



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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) 1996

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 [[Page 2983]] 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 hazards and risk information and assessment method to 
users.

ADDRESSES: The program announcement is expected to be available on or 
about February 1, 1995. You may obtain a copy of Announcement No. 8117 
by writing Mary Burkett, U.S. Geological Survey, Office of Procurement 
and Contracts--Mail Stop 205C, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, 
Virginia 22092, or by fax (703-648-7901). Organizations that applied 
for an FY 1995 award, and organizations that requested to be retained 
on the mailing list since the last announcement will be mailed a copy 
of Announcement No. 8117.

DATES: Applications must be received on or about April 3, 1995.

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. Telephone: (703) 
648-6722.
John K. Peterson,
Acting Assistant Director for Administration.
[FR Doc. 95-795 Filed 1-11-95; 8:45 am]
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