[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 16 (Thursday, January 24, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 3497]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-1717]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[Program Announcement 02E01]


Medical Monitoring for New York Personnel Engaged in Emergency 
Response Activities Related to the Disaster of September 11, 2001; 
Notice of Award

A. Purpose

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the 
award of funds for a cooperative agreement program for Medical 
Monitoring for New York Personnel Engaged in Emergency Response 
Activities Related to the Disaster of September 11, 2001. The purpose 
of the program is to provide medical monitoring for New York City Fire 
Department and New York State Personnel who may have been exposed to 
hazardous substances while providing emergency response services as a 
result of the disaster of September 11, 2001. This program addresses 
the ``Healthy People 2010'' focus areas Environmental Health and Public 
Health Infrastructure.

B. Eligible Applicant

    Eligible applicants are Health Research, Inc./New York State 
Department of Health and New York City Fire Department. No other 
applications were solicited. New York State has received a Presidential 
declaration of disaster.
    This project is authorized by H.R. 2888, 2001 Emergency 
Supplemental Appropriations Act for Recovery from and Response to 
Terrorist Attacks on the United States.

C. Availability of Funds

    Approximately $4,801,550 is available to fund one award to New York 
City Fire Department, and approximately $2,406,000 is available to fund 
one award to Health Research, Inc./New York State Department of Health. 
It is expected that each award will be made for a 12-month budget 
period. As long as funds are directed for these applicants, 
continuation funding will be made available for up to 5 years. Funding 
estimates may vary and are subject to change.

D. Where To Obtain Additional Information

    If you have questions after reviewing the contents of all the 
documents, business management technical assistance may be obtained 
from: Sharon Robertson, Lead Grants Management Specialist, Grants 
Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention (CDC), Room 3000, 2920 Brandywine Road, Atlanta, 
GA 30341-4146, Telephone: (770) 488-2740, E-mail address: [email protected].
    For program technical assistance, contact: Ron Burger, Public 
Health Advisor, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway, NE (MS F-38) 
Atlanta, GA 30341-3724, Telephone number: (404) 488-4024, E-mail 
address: [email protected].

    Dated: January 17, 2002.
Rebecca B. O'Kelley,
Chief, International Grants and Contracts Branch, Procurement and 
Grants Office, Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
[FR Doc. 02-1717 Filed 1-23-02; 8:45 am]
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