[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 160 (Monday, August 19, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53802-53803]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-20947]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[Program Announcement 02158]


University of Georgia Center for Leadership in Education and 
Applied Research in Mass Destruction Defense; 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 Georgia Center for Leadership in 
Education and Applied Research in Mass Destruction Defense (CLEARMADD).
    The purpose of the program is to facilitate the development of an 
integrated national system of Centers for Public Health Preparedness 
focused on improving the capacity of the front-line public health 
worker to respond to current, new and emerging public health threats. 
This program addresses the ``Healthy People 2010'' focus areas of 
Public Health Infrastructure.

B. Eligible Applicant

    Assistance is provided only to the University of Georgia Center for 
Leadership in Education and Applied Research in Mass Destruction 
Defense. 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 Georgia's 
unique qualifications for carrying out the activities specified in this 
grant (H.R. Rep. 107-342).

C. Funds

    Approximately $642,842 is being awarded in FY 2002. The award will 
begin on or about August 1, 2002 and will be made for a 12-month budget 
period within a one year project period.

D. Where To Obtain Additional Information

    Business management technical assistance may be obtained from: 
Sharon Robertson, Grants Management Specialist, Acquisition and 
Assistance, Branch B, 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: Gail Williams, MPH, 
CHES, Public Health Practice Program Office, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention (CDC), 4770 Buford Hwy., NE., Mailstop K-38, 
Atlanta, GA 30341-3717, Telephone: (770) 488-8166.


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    Dated: August 12, 2002.
Sandra R. Manning,
Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 02-20947 Filed 8-16-02; 8:45 am]
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