[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 100 (Tuesday, May 23, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33327-33329]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-12882]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[Program Announcement 00078]


National Conference of State Legislatures; Notice of Availability 
of Funds

A. Purpose

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the 
availability of fiscal year (FY) 2000 funds for a grant program for the 
National Conference of State Legislatures to develop educational 
initiatives and provide an information forum for State policymakers on 
all areas of public health.
    CDC is committed to achieving the health promotion and disease 
prevention objectives of ``Healthy People 2010'' a national activity to 
reduce morbidity and mortality and improve the quality of life. This 
announcement is related to the focus areas of: Arthritis, Osteoporosis 
and Chronic Back Conditions; Cancer; Diabetes; Disability and Secondary 
Conditions; Educational and Community-Based Programs; Environmental 
Health; Family Planning; Food Safety; Health Communication; Heart 
Disease and Stroke; HIV; Immunization and Infectious Diseases; Injury 
and Violence Prevention; Maternal, Infant and Child Health; Nutrition 
and Overweight; Occupational Safety and Health; Oral Health; Physical 
Activity and Fitness; Public Health Infrastructure; Respiratory 
Diseases; Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Substance Abuse; Tobacco Use; 
and Vision and Hearing. For the conference copy of ``Healthy People 
2010,'' visit the internet site: http://www.health.gov/healthypeople>
    The broad purposes of the grant are to develop educational 
initiatives and provide an information forum on public health for 
policymakers, and to provide accurate, comprehensive, and timely 
information on public health issues to State policymakers for the 
development of effective public health policy at the State level. 
Priority areas in the first budget year are prevention, early 
detection, and control of disease and injury, the promotion of healthy 
behaviors, and strengthening State and local public health agencies.

B. Eligible Applicants

    Assistance will be provided only to the National Conference of 
State Legislatures (NCSL). No other applications are solicited.
    NCSL is the only bipartisan organization that represents 
legislatures and their staff of the 50 States. NCSL is a unique source 
for policy research, publications, consulting services, and meetings. 
NCSL tailors these services to State legislators, committees, and their 
staff. It is the only national conduit for State legislators to 
communicate with each other to share ideas. NCSL provides a unique 
network for sharing experiences and information with legislators and 
staffs throughout the nation.
    The NCSL is the source for information on hundreds of policy 
issues. It connects legislators with policy innovators and national 
experts. It also uses a variety of technologies and resources to assist 
legislators and their staff that include:
    1. Research and analysis for States on emerging and priority issues 
and innovative State enterprises.
    2. Information Clearinghouse to track, evaluate, and disseminate 
information on State programs and State best practices.
    3. Publications with formats designed specifically for the State 
legislators. NCSL produces regular reports, issue briefs, legislative 
briefs, and articles on issues critical to States.
    4. Conducts National meetings and intensive workshops planned 
specifically for the legislators and their staff to support State-to-
State communication on technical issues and assistance in solving State 
focused problems. As the nation's only organization that represents and 
links legislators and their staff from all 50 States, NCSL is in a 
unique position to disseminate information on public health issues to 
State legislatures and convene information-sharing meetings among State 
legislative representatives and staff.

    Note: Public Law 104-65 states that an organization described in 
section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engages 
in lobbying activities is not eligible to receive Federal funds 
constituting an award, grant, cooperative agreement, contract, loan, 
or any other.

C. Availability of Funds

    Approximately $1,314,300 will be available in FY 2000 to fund 
public health activities under this grant. Award amounts for each 
division activity are provided in Attachment I. It is expected the 
award will begin on or about September 2, 2000, and will be for a 12-
month budget period within a project period of up to 3 years. Funding 
estimates may change.
    Continuation awards within an approved project period will be made

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on the basis of satisfactory progress as evidenced by required reports 
and the availability of funds.

D. Program Requirements

    The recipient will be responsible for carrying out activities to 
support the following:
    1. Develop, maintain, and publicize an information clearinghouse 
for use by State policymakers on issues that relate to public health, 
to include the prevention, early detection, and control of disease and 
injury; and the preparedness, capacity, and performance of State and 
local public health agencies, including the public health workforce.
    2. Develop, print, and distribute articles, reports, and other 
information relating to public health for use by State policymakers.
    3. Convene regional and national meetings of State government 
employees, State legislators and their staff, and others as appropriate 
for discussion of public health issues to include appropriate topics, 
audiences and workshops to exchange information.
    4. Track relevant State legislation and legislative activities 
related to public health. Provide quarterly updates to State 
policymakers on legislation and legislative actions on public health 
issues such as adolescent health; arthritis, osteoporosis and chronic 
back conditions; cancer; diabetes; obesity; disability and secondary 
conditions; educational and community-based programs; environmental 
health issues, including childhood lead poisoning, safe drinking water, 
and pediatric asthma; heart disease and stroke; HIV infection; 
immunization and infectious diseases; maternal, infant and child 
health; nutrition; oral health; physical activity and fitness; sexually 
transmitted diseases; injury; tobacco use; State and local public 
health legal authorities; and other topics. This activity shall not be 
intended to support or defeat particular State legislation.
    5. Coordinate activities with State and local health department 
contacts, including public health experts, to ensure that NCSL members 
are aware of public health programs and activities in their State or 
region.
    6. Expand above activities to include other public health areas, 
when agreed upon by CDC and NCSL.

E. Application Content

    Use the information in the Program Requirements, Other 
Requirements, and Evaluation Criteria sections to develop the 
application content. The application will be evaluated on the criteria 
listed, so it is important to follow them in laying out the program 
plan. The narrative should be no more than 30 double-spaced pages, 
printed on one side, with one-inch margins, and unreduced font.

F. Submission and Deadline

Application
    Submit the original and two copies of Application Form 5161-1. 
Forms are in the application kit.
    Submit the application on or before July 14, 2000, to the Grants 
Management Specialist identified in the ``Where to Obtain Information 
section'' of this announcement.
    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. (Applicants must request a 
legibly dated U.S. Postal Service postmark or obtain a legibly dated 
receipt from a commercial carrier or U.S. Postal Service. Private 
metered postmarks shall not be acceptable as proof of timely mailing.)
    Late Applications: Applications which do not meet the criteria in 
(a) or (b) above are considered late applications, will not be 
considered, and will be returned to the applicant.

G. Evaluation Criteria

    The application will be evaluated according to the following 
criteria by an independent review group appointed by CDC:
1. Background and Need (5 Points)
    The extent to which the applicant identifies specific needs related 
to the purpose of the program.
2. Objectives (20 Points)
    The degree to which short-term and long-term objectives are 
specific, time-phased, measurable, realistic, and related to identified 
needs.
3. Methods (35 Points)
    The extent to which the plan for achieving the proposed activities 
appears realistic and feasible, and relates to the stated purposes of 
this grant.
4. Administration and Management (15 Points)
    The degree to which the proposed staff have the background, 
qualifications, and experience; and the organizational structure 
demonstrate an ability to conduct proposed activities.
5. Evaluation Plan (25 Points)
    The extent to which the evaluation plan appears capable of 
monitoring progress toward meeting project objectives.
6. Budget and Justification (Not Scored)
    The extent to which the budget is reasonable and consistent with 
the purposes and activities of the program.

H. Other Requirements

Technical Reporting Requirements
    Provide CDC with original plus two copies of:
    1. Quarterly progress reports are required no later than 30 days 
after the quarterly reporting period.
    2. Financial status report, no more than 90 days after the end of 
the budget period; and
    3. Final financial status and performance reports, no more than 90 
days after the end of the project period.
    The following additional requirements are applicable to this 
program. For a complete description of each, see Attachment II in the 
application kit.

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AR-7......................................  Executive Order 12372
                                             Review.
AR-9......................................  Paperwork Reduction Act
                                             Requirements.
AR-10.....................................  Smoke-Free Workplace
                                             Requirements.
AR-11.....................................  Healthy People 2010.
AR-12.....................................  Lobbying Restrictions.
AR-15.....................................  Proof of Nonprofit Status.
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I. Authority and Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number

    This program is authorized under sections 301(a), 317(k)(2), and 
1706 (42 U.S.C. 241(a), 247b(k)(2)) of the Public Health Service Act, 
as amended.'' The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number is 
93.283.

J. Where to Obtain Additional Information

    This and other CDC announcements can be found on the CDC home page 
Internet address--http://www.cdc.gov.
    To obtain additional information contact:
    Cynthia R. Collins, Grants Management Specialist Grants, Management 
Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention (CDC), 2920 Brandywine Rd., Room 3000, Atlanta, GA 30341-
5539, telephone: (770) 488-2757, email: [email protected].
    For program technical assistance, contact:
    Lisa Daily, Associate Director for Planning, Evaluation and 
Legislation, National Center for Chronic Disease, Prevention and Health 
Promotion,

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Program Announcement 00078, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
(CDC), 4770 Buford Highway, NE MS K-40, Atlanta, GA 30341, telephone 
(770) 488-5403, e-mail: [email protected].

    Dated: May 17, 2000.
John L. Williams,
Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Center for Disease Control, 
and Prevention (CDC).
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