[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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