[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 159 (Friday, August 16, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53587-53588]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-20810]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[Program Announcement 02049]


Johns Hopkins Center for Civilian Biodefense Strategies; Notice 
of Award of Funds

A. Purpose

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the 
award of fiscal year (FY) 2002 funds for a grant program for Johns 
Hopkins Center for Civilian Biodefense Strategies.
    The purpose of the program is to continue support for the Johns 
Hopkins Center for Civilian Biodefense Strategies (JHCCBS) in 
development of national medical and public health policies and 
structures to protect the civilian population from bioterrorism. This 
program addresses the ``Healthy People 2010'' focus area Immunization 
and Infectious Diseases.

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B. Eligible Applicant

    Assistance is provided only to the JHCCBS. No other applications 
were solicited. The House of Representatives Conference Report 
accompanying the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and 
Education and Related Agencies Appropriation Bill Ending September 30, 
2002, and For Other Purposes (H.R. 3061, 107th Congress), recognized 
the Johns Hopkins Center for Civilian Biodefense Strategies unique 
qualifications for carrying out the activities specified in this grant 
(H.R. Rep. 107-342).

C. Funds

    Approximately $988,987 is being awarded in FY 2002. The award will 
begin on or about September 1, 2002, and will be made for a 12-month 
budget period within a project period of one year.

D. Where To Obtain Additional Information

    Business management technical assistance may be obtained from: 
Sharon Robertson, Grants Management Specialist, Procurement and Grants 
Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2920 Brandywine 
Road, Room 3000, Atlanta, GA 30341-4146, Telephone number 770-488-2748, 
e-mail address [email protected].
    For program technical assistance, contact: Cyndi Shaffer, 
Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30333, Telephone number 404-
639-0131, e-mail address [email protected].

    Dated: August 6, 2002.
Sandra R. Manning,
Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 02-20810 Filed 8-15-02; 8:45 am]
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