[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 159 (Friday, August 16, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 53588]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-20813]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[Program Announcement 02204]


University of Louisville Center for Deterrence of Biowarfare and 
Bioterrorism; 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 cooperative agreement 
program for the University of Louisville (UoL), Center for Deterrence 
of Biowarfare and Bioterrorism (CDBB).
    The purpose of the program is to develop communication and 
epidemiological capabilities that will facilitate detection and 
response to bioterrorism in protection of public health, provide 
effective education for health care providers in defense against 
bioterrorism, and conduct research to deter bioterrorism through 
enhanced medical and public health response capabilities. This program 
addresses the ``Healthy People 2010'' focus areas of Public Health 
Infrastructure and eliminating health disparities.

B. Eligible Applicant

    Assistance is provided only to the University of Louisville, Center 
for Deterrence of Biowarfare and Bioterrorism. 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 University of Louisville's unique qualifications for carrying out 
the activities specified in this grant (H.R. Rep. 107-342).

C. Funds

    Approximately $1,483,481 is being awarded in FY 2002. It is 
expected that the award will begin on or about August 1, 2002 and will 
be made for a 12-month budget period.

D. Where To Obtain Additional Information

    To obtain business management technical assistance, contact: Sharon 
H. Robertson, Grants Management Specialist, Procurement and Grants 
Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2920 Brandywine Rd, 
Room 3000, Mailstop K-75, Atlanta, GA 30341-4146, Email address: 
[email protected].
    For program technical assistance, contact: Gail Williams, MPH, 
CHES, Public Health Practice Program Office, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Hwy. NE, Mailstop K-38, Atlanta, GA 
30341-3717, Telephone number: 770-488-8166.

    Dated: August 6, 2002.
Sandra R. Manning,
Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 02-20813 Filed 8-15-02; 8:45 am]
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