[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 2 (Friday, January 3, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 355-359]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-58]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[Docket No. 020325069-2311-02]
Request for Proposals for FY 2003--NOAA Educational Partnership
Program With Minority Serving Institutions: Environmental
Entrepreneurship Program
AGENCY: Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of request for preliminary proposals and subsequent full
proposals.
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SUMMARY: The Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) of the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), United States
Department of Commerce is soliciting preliminary proposals and
subsequent full proposals for the NOAA Educational Partnership Program
with Minority Serving Institutions (EPP/MSI): Environmental
Entrepreneurship Program: For the purposes of this program,
Environmental Entrepreneurship is defined as an education and training
mechanism to engage students in applyng the necessary skills, tools,
methods and technologies is sciences directly related to NOAA's
mission. This includes fostering educational opportunities in coastal,
oceanic, atmospheric, environmental, and remote sensing sciences
coupled with training in economics, marketing, product development, and
services to create jobs, businesses and economic development
opportunities. The Environmental Entrpreneurship Program promotes
partnerships with MSIs, NOAA and the public-private sector. The goal of
the program is to strengthen the capacity of Minority Serving
Institutions to foster student careers, entrepreneurship opportunities
and advanced academic study in the sciences directly related to NOAA.
In Fiscal Year 2003, NOAA expects to make available a total of
$3,300,000 (subject to congressional appropriations) to support the
EPP/MSI Environmental Entrepreneurship Program. The program will
provide funds, on a competitive basis, to support programs and projects
at eligible Minority Serving Institutions, for a minimum of one year
and a maximum of three years duration, in the following two categories:
(1) Program Development and Enhancement--approximately six grants
or cooperative agreement awards, each up to a total of $250,000 for a
period of one, two or three years to support the capacity of MSIs in
the development and enhancement of entrepreneurship training and
educational opportunities for students directly related to the NOAA
sciences.
(2) Environmental Demonstration Projects--approximately six grants
or cooperative agreement awards, each up to a total of $300,000 for a
period of one, two or three years to support MSI students and faculty
in hands-on demonstration projects focused on applying environmentally
sound methods and technologies to address real world environmental
issues in local communities directly related to the NOAA sciences.
DATES: Preliminary Proposals must be received by 5 p.m. (Eastern
Standard Time) on February 17, 2003. After evaluation by the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, acceptable proposals will be
recommended to prepare full proposals, which must be received by 5 p.m.
(Eastern Daylight Savings Time) on April 17, 2003. (See Section VI.
Instructions for Application: Timetable). Facsimile transmissions and
electronic mail submission of proposals will not be accepted.
ADDRESSES: Preliminary proposals and full proposals must be submitted
to:
Jewel G. Linzey, Program Manager, Environmental Entrepreneurship
Program, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Educational
Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions, Room 10725,
SSMC III, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jewel G. Linzey, NOAA. EPP/MSI:
Environmental Entrepreneurship Program, National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, Room 10725, SSMC III, 1315 East-West
Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Tel. (301) 713-9437 x 118; e-mail:
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Program Authority:
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 1540. Catalog of Federal Assistance Number:
11.481--Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving
Institutions:
II. Program Description
Background
NOAA provides science, technology and services to describe and
predict changes in the Earth's environment, and conserve and manage
wisely the Nation's coastal and marine resources to ensure sustainable
economic
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opportunities. The agency has made a commitment to expand and
strengthen its partnerships with Minority Serving Institutions that
will serve as a means to meet its principal goals of environmental
stewardship, assessment, and prediction. In accordance with the policy
of the U.S. Department of Commerce and NOAA to foster environment
education and economic sustainability and the agency's mission, the
purposes of the NOAA EPP/MSI Environmental Entrepreneurship Program are
to support:
(1) Educational and Training Opportunities. To prepare students
with the necessary compliment of educational opportunities, business
acumen and technical skills that will enable them to pursue careers,
entrepreneurship opportunities and advanced academic study in sciences
directly related to NOAA's mission.
(2) Capacity Building. To develop or enhance the capacity of
academic programs at MSIs, directly related to the NOAA sciences, to
ensure they are effective pipelines through which students and faculty
can gain the necessary experience as a baseline for both educational
and training opportunities.
(3) Partnerships. To facilitate or strengthen MSI partnerships
between NOAA programs, laboratories and facilities, community colleges
and universities, industry, governments (state, local, commonwealth,
territorial and tribal), and organizations (public, nonprofit, or
private) that foster cooperative educational and training opportunities
for students and facilities.
(4) Community Economic Development. To support MSIs and partners in
preparing students with the necessary knowledge, skills, tools and
technologies that may be applied outside the classroom to create
minority business enterprise and foster environmentally sustainable and
economically viable local communities.
Rationale
The recruitment of minorities, particularly underrepresented
minorities, in the fields of science and engineering, lags behind
national expectations. Statistics from the National Science Foundation
(NSF) show that of the 17, 347 doctoral degrees granted in NOAA-related
sciences in 2000 (the most recent data available as of July 2002), 1.9
percent were granted of African Americans, 2.3 percent were granted to
Hispanics, and 0.3 percent were granted to American Indians and Alaska
Natives. NOAA statistics also indicate that 3.8 percent of scientist
and engineers employed by NOAA are African Americans, 1.8 percent are
Hispanics, and .25 percent are American Indians and Alaska Natives. In
contrast, these groups make up 26 percent of the U.S. population
(African Americans, 12.3 percent, Hispanics, 12.5 percent, and American
Indians and Alaska Natives, 1.2 percent). The quality and nature of
academic experiences at each point of the educational pipeline are
crucial to bringing more minorities into earth and environmental
science and engineering fields. Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral degrees
are the underpinnings of environmental science career achievement and
employment.
NOAA EPP/MSI Environmental Entrepreneurship Program
The goal of the NOAA EPP/MSI Environmental Entrepreneurship Program
is to strengthen the capacity of Minority Serving Institutions to
foster student careers, entrepreneurship opportunities, and advanced
academic study in sciences directly related to NOAA. Proposals must be
firmly grounded in ``environmental fields'' directly related to NOAA's
mission. The term ``environmental fields'' is defined as those
environmental, natural sciences (i.e., biology, earth sciences),
physical and social sciences (i.e., economics, anthropology, geography,
and history), engineering, professional and technical fields that are
directly related to NOAA's mission which is to ``describe and predict
changes in the Earth's environment, and conserve and manage wisely the
Nation's coastal and marine resources.'' (See http://www.noaa.gov/)
Proposals should identify mechanisms to be employed that involve an
interdisciplinary approach to enhancing MSIs capacity to foster student
opportunities, interest in, and pursuit of careers, entrepreneurship
and advanced study in the NOAA sciences.
Proposals will be accepted that address one of the following
categories:
(i) Program Development and Enhancement--approximately six grants
or cooperative agreement awards, each up to a total of $250,000 for a
period of one, two or three years to support the capacity of MSIs in
the development and enhancement of entrepreneurship training and
educational opportunities for students directly related to the NOAA
sciences. Developing and enhancing outreach, education, applied
research and training capabilities at MSIs is intended to expand
opportunities for students to develop the technical skills,
entrepreneurial training, and experiences needed to pursue careers,
entrepreneurship opportunities and advanced academic study in NOAA-
related environmental fields. Activities funded under this element
should include an interdisciplinary approach to developing or
enhancing: coastal, oceanic, atmospheric, environmental and remote
sensing science courses coupled with entrepreneurship training through
curriculum enhancement in economics, marketing, product development and
services, practical learning experiences for students, applied research
or hands-on training. These activities a re designed to foster student
careers, entrepreneurship opportunities and advanced academic study
directly related to NOAA's mission.
(ii) Environmental Demonstration Projects--approximately six grants
or cooperative agreement awards, each up to a total of $300,000 for a
period of one, two or three years, to support the engagement of MSI
students and faculty in hands-on demonstration projects that apply
environmentally sound methods and technologies to address real world
environmental issues in local communities that directly relate to the
NOAA sciences. Field demonstration projects should encourage
partnerships that enable students to address challenging environmental
issues such as, enhancing and restoring coastal and estuarine habitats,
preventing marine pollution, reducing coastal hazards, assessing marine
protected areas, protecting coral reefs, reducing the spread of
invasive species, restoring fisheries and fisheries habitat, developing
and expanding aquaculture, planning community waterfront
revitalization, improving the prediction of weather and climate
phenomena, or employing remotely sensed data and information systems to
support environmental monitoring and prediction. The demonstration
projects should involve students in collaborative field projects that
will empower them to pursue careers, entrepreneurship opportunities and
advanced academic study. Projects should train students with the
necessary knowledge, skills, tools and technology that may be applied
outside the classroom to create minority business enterprise and
promote environmental sustainability and economic viability in their
local communities. Projects should engage students in applied research
to understand the nature and extent of environmental degradation within
communities and to test and monitor methods for preventing,
controlling, and reducing the degradation of natural environments.
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Partnerships
Strong linkages or collaborations with NOAA programs, laboratories
and facilities are required. Innovative approaches to training students
are sought that take maximum advantage of the synergies and
partnerships with other universities, community colleges, research
institutions, industry, government and nongovernmental agencies, and
other organizations (public, nonprofit, or private). Partnerships
should engage students in applied research projects, internships,
entrepreneurial and hands-on training experiences, mentored by academic
and industry professionals, that will facilitate the entry of MSI
students into careers, advanced study and environmental
entrepreneurship directly related to NOAA's mission. There is no
requirement for a MSI or partner to provide matching funds. NOAA
retains the right to allocate funds differently than indicated above if
the number of proposals received is not balanced across these two
categories, or the proposal quality does not warrant the stated
allocation. In such cases, funds may be shifted between the two funding
categories.
Proposals
Preliminary Proposals must not exceed five pages and must clearly
articulate how the MSI and partners will foster student careers,
entrepreneurship opportunities and advanced academic study directly
related to NOAA sciences.
Full Proposals must be submitted by an eligible MSI (see Section
III. Eligibility) and must submit a rigorous work plan, a strong
rationale, and clearly identified and achievable goals. Proposals must
identify strong linkages or collaborations with NOAA programs,
laboratories and facilities. Proposals should emphasize innovative
approaches to encouraging, preparing, and graduating MSI students for
environmental entrepreneurial careers and opportunities. Direct student
support must be at least twenty-five percent [25%] of the total budget.
Projects must contain multiple-year participation by students and
include effective use of role models and mentors from academia and
partner organizations. A plan for evaluating the outcome of the project
must be included. Proposals must identify the Principal Investigator
and Co-Principal Investigator(s) who will be significantly involved in
carrying out the proposal. At least one Co-Principal Investigator must
be identified who is experienced enough to assume the responsibility of
carrying out the proposal in the absence of the Principal Investigator.
III. Eligibility
Minority Serving Institutions eligible to submit proposals include
institutions of higher education identified by the Department of
Education as:
(i) Historically Black Colleges and Universities,
(ii) Hispanic-Serving Institutions,
(iii) Tribal Colleges and Universities,
(iv) Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions
on the most recent ``2002 United States Department of Education
Accredited Post-Secondary Minority Institutions'' list: http://www.ed.gov/offices/OCR/minorityinst.html
IV. Evaluation Criteria
The evaluation criteria for proposals submitted under the NOAA EPP/
MSI Environmental Entrepreneurship Program are weighted as follows:
(1) Technical and Educational Merit (40 percent): The degree to
which the activity will advance or transfer knowledge and understanding
of environmental fields, education, or professional fields directly
related to NOAA's mission; the qualifications and capability of the MSI
(including sufficient time for the Principal Investigator, Co-Principal
Investigator and other pertinent individuals and partners) to conduct
the project, the ability to involve a significant number of individuals
from the MSI's student population successfully in the project
(including at least 25% in direct student support), and multi-year
participation by students that includes the effective use of role
models and mentors from academia and partner organizations; the degree
to which the activity explores creative and original concepts; the
overall design and organizations of the planned activity; the strength
of proposed partnerships between the MSI, NOAA and the public-private
sector to help meet the goals of the project (including sufficient
travel funds directed for the Principal Investigator to participate in
the NOAA Educational Partnership Program annual meeting).
(2) Impact of Proposed Project (60 percent): The contributions the
project will make to enhancing the capability of the MSI to bring
education, applied research or hands-on training opportunities to its
student and faculty populations in the environmental fields directly
related to NOAA's mission; the benefit accruing to the institution from
participation in the NOAA EPP/MSI: Environmental Entrepreneurship
Program; the degree to which the proposed activity develops mechanisms
that will broaden and sustain the capacity of MSIs to prepare students
for careers, advanced academic study and entrepreneurship opportunities
in environmental fields directly related to NOAA's mission; the extent
to which the proposed activity will enhance and improve outreach,
education, training, and applied research at MSIs; and the adequacy of
the plan for evaluating the outcome of the project. For environmental
demonstration projects, the degree to which the project is expected to
prevent, control, and reduce environmental degradation to communities.
V. Selection Procedures
Preliminary proposals will be reviewed by NOAA. NOAA will conduct a
review to assess which preliminary proposals best meet the program
goals and objectives and eligibility criteria (stated in Section IV).
NOAA will make a determination of the preliminary proposals and
recommend which preliminary proposals should be fully developed for
evaluation. On the basis of these recommendations, the Director of the
EPP/MSI program will advise proposers whether or not the submission of
full proposal is recommended for consideration. Invitation to submit a
full proposal does not constitute an indication that proposal will be
funded. Preliminary proposals are required and must be submitted by the
deadline prior to full proposal. A full proposal cannot be submitted if
a preliminary proposal has not been submitted. Interested parties who
submitted preliminary proposals in accordance with the procedure
described in this notice may, if they wish, submit full proposals even
if the Director of the EPP/MSI program does not encourage full proposal
submission.
Full proposals submitted by April 17, 2003 will be reviewed by an
independent peer review panel comprised of a broad representation of
government, industry and academic experts. The panel members will rank
proposals in accordance with the above evaluation criteria (Section
IV). The panel members will provide individual evaluations on
proposals, but there will be no consensus recommendation. The panel
rankings and evaluations will be considered by NOAA in the final
selection of proposals to be funded. NOAA may also consider
programmatic or geographic balance and budget availability in the final
selection of proposals, hence, awards may not necessarily be made to
the highest-scored proposal.
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Unsuccessful preliminary proposals and applications will be held in
the program office for a period not to exceed three years. Unsuccessful
applications will be notified and provided with feedback by e-mail to
the Principal Investigator that may assist applicants in developing
improved proposals in the future. Successful applications may be asked
to modify objectives, work plans, budget levels, or project duration
prior to final approval of financial assistance award. Financial
Assistance awards may be a grant (e.g., whereby no substantial
involvement is anticipated between NOAA and the recipient during the
project performance) or cooperative agreement award that requires
substantial involvement (e.g., significant collaboration,
participation, or intervention by NOAA in the management of the
project).
VI. Instructions for Application
Timetable
February 17, 2003--Preliminary Proposals due: Preliminary Proposals
must be mailed (no attachments) to Jewel G. Linzey. Information
contained should include a brief description of the scope of the work,
the parties involved, and an estimated budget. Preliminary Proposals
must not exceed five pages and must clearly articulate how the MSI and
partners will foster student careers, entrepreneurship opportunities
and advanced academic study directly related to NOAA sciences.
April 17, 2003--Full Proposals are due no later than 5 p.m.
(Eastern Standard Time), April 17, 2003. (See Section VII. HOW TO
SUBMIT for further details.). Facsimile transmissions and electronic
mail submission of proposals will not be accepted.
May 2003--Applicants will be reviewed--Successful applicants may be
asked to provide revised narratives and/or budgets.
July 1, 2003--Funds will be awarded through a grant or cooperative
agreement with an expected start date July 1, 2003.
Full Proposal Guidelines
All full proposals must be typewritten on 8\1/2\ x 11 paper in 12-
point font and may not exceed 20-pages. The 20 page limit includes
signed title page, abstract, project description including all text and
any tables and visual materials (such as charts, graphs, maps,
photographs and other pictorial presentations), budget and budget
justification and all standard application forms. The 20 page
limitation does not include literature citation, current and pending
support, curriculum vitae and letters of commitment. All information
needed for review of the proposal is indicated below; no appendices are
permitted.
The following information is included in the 20 page limitation:
(1) Signed title page: The title page must be signed by the
Principal Investigator and the institutional representative and should
clearly identify the program area being addressed by starting the
project title with ``NOAA EPP/MSI: Environmental Entrepreneurship
Program'' followed by either ``Program Development and Enhancement'' or
``Environmental Demonstration Project,'' depending upon the type of
financial assistance award application that is submitted. The Principal
Investigator and institutional representative should be identified by
full name, title, organization, telephone number, fax number, e-mail
and mailing address. The federal funding for each year of the project
and total funding being requested must be listed.
(2) Abstract: It is critical that the abstract accurately describe
the essential elements of the project being proposed. The abstract
should include: 1. Title--Use the exact title as it appears in the
application. 2. Investigators--List the names and affiliations of each
investigator who will significantly contribute to the project. The
Principal Investigator should be listed first followed by the Co-
Principal Investigator that will assume the responsibility of carrying
out the proposal in the absence of the Principal Investigator. 3.
Funding request for each year of the project as well as total funding
requested. 4. Project Period--Start and completion dates. Proposals
should request a start date of July 1, 2003. 5. Objectives,
Methodology, and Rationale--This should include a concise statement of
the objectives of the project, the scientific or educational
methodology to be used, and the rationale for the work proposed.
(3) Project Description
(a) Introduction/Background/Justification: How will the MSI foster
student careers, entrepreneurship opportunities and advanced academic
study directly related to the NOAA sciences? What is the problem or
issue being addressed directly related to the NOAA sciences and what is
its scientific, technical, educational, or socioeconomic importance to
the region or nation?
(b) Technical Plan: What are the goals, objectives, and anticipated
approach of the proposed project? While a detailed work plan is not
expected, the proposal should present evidence that there has been
thoughtful consideration of the approach to the problem under study.
What capabilities do the partners possess that will benefit the
project, faculty member and students?
(c) Output/Anticipated Benefits: What measures will be used to
evaluate the outcome of the proposed project? Upon completion of the
project, what are the anticipated benefits to the MSI, its students,
NOAA and the environmental community?
(4) Budget and Budget Justification: Form SF424A Budget Information
Non-Construction Programs and budget justification narrative are
required. There should be an annual budget for each year of the project
as well as a cumulative budget for the entire project. Subcontracts
should include a separate budget justification page that itemizes all
budget items in sufficient detail to enable reviewers to evaluate the
appropriateness of the funding requested. The budget must include at
least twenty-five percent [25%] directed to student support including
travel to attend relevant conferences, site visits to NOAA programs,
laboratories, facilities or other training experiences. The budget must
include sufficient travel funds directed for the Principal Investigator
to participate in the NOAA Educational Partnership Program annual
meeting. (Please see the NOAA budget guidelines at http://
www.rdc.noaa.gov/[tilde]grants/BUDGTGUD.PDF).
(5) Standard Application Forms: Proposals submitted in response to
this solicitation must be complete and submitted in accordance with
instructions in the standard NOAA Grants Application package.
Applicants may obtain all required application forms through the NOAA
internet site http://www.rdc.noaa.gov/[tilde]grants/pdf or from Ms.
Arlene Simpson Porter, NOAA Grants Management Division, (301) 713-0926
ext. 152, [email protected].
(a) Standard Forms 424. Application for Federal Assistance; SF424A
Budget Information Non-Construction Programs; SF424B Assurances Non-
Construction, (Rev 4-88). Please note that both the Principal
Investigator and an administrative contact should be identified in
Section 5 of the SF424 or Section 10, applicants should enter
``11.481'' for the CFDA Number and ``NOAA Educational Partnership
Program with Minority Serving Institutions'' for the title. The form
must contain the original signature of an authorized representative of
the applying institution.
(b) Primary Applicant Certifications. All primary applicants must
submit a completed Form CD-511,
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``Certifications Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other
Responsibility Matters; Drug-Free Workplace Requirements and
Lobbying,'' and the following explanations are hereby provided:
(i) Non-Procurement Debarment and Suspension. Prospective
participants (as defined at 15 CFR Part 26, Section 105) are subject to
15 CFR Part 26, ``Non-Procurement Debarment and Suspension'' and the
related section of the certification form prescribed above applies;
(ii) Drug-Free Workplace. Grantees (as defined at 15 CFR Part 26,
Section 605) are subject to 15 CFR Part 26, Subpart F, ``Government-
wide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants)'' and the related
section of the certification form prescribed above applies;
(iii) Anti-Lobbying. Persons (as defined at 15 CFR Part 28, Section
105) are subject to the lobbying provisions of 31 U.S.C. 1352,
``Limitation on use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal
contracting and financial transactions,'' and the lobbying section of
the certification form prescribed above applies to applications/bids
for grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts for more than
$100,000, and loans and loan guarantees for more than $150,000; and
(iv) Anti-Lobbying Disclosures. Any applicant that has paid or will
pay for lobbying using any funds must submit an SF-LLL, ``Disclosure of
Lobbying Activities,'' as required under 15 CFR Part 28, Appendix B.
(c) Lower Tier Certifications. Recipients shall require applicants/
bidders for sub grants, contracts, subcontracts, or other lower tier
covered transactions at any tier under the award to submit, if
applicable, a completed Form CD-512, ``Certifications Regarding
Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier
Covered Transactions and Lobbying'' and disclosure form, SF-LLL,
``Disclosure of Lobbying Activities.'' ORM CD-512 is intended for the
use of recipients and should not be transmitted to the Department of
Commerce (DOC). SF-LLL submitted by any tier recipient or sub recipient
should be submitted to DOC in accordance with the instructions
contained in the award document.
The following information is not included in the 20 page
limitation:
(6) Literature Citation: Literature cited should be included here.
(7) Current and Pending Support: Applicants must provide
information on all their current and pending Federal support for
ongoing projects and proposals, including potential subsequent funding
in the case of continuing grants. The proposed project and all other
projects or activities using Federal assistance or that require a
portion of time of the principal investigator or other senior personnel
should be included. The relationship between the proposed project and
these other projects should be described, and the number of person-
months per year to be devoted to the projects must be stated.
(8) Curriculum Vitae two pages maximum per all Principal and Co-
Principal Investigator(s) involved in carrying out the proposal.
(9) Letters of commitment from partnering organizations. Letters of
commitment from partners must be included. The letters from partnering
organizations should describe the type of commitment, identify key
participants, and state their role in the project.
VII. How To Submit
The eligible MSI must submit three copies of the full proposal
including all standard application forms (stated in Section VI, 8).
Although investigators are not required to submit more than three
copies of the proposal, the normal review process utilizes 12 copies.
If investigators wish all reviewers to receive color materials
submitted as part of the proposal, they should submit sufficient
proposal copies for the full review process.
Full Proposals must be received no later than 5 p.m. (Eastern
Daylight Savings Time) on April 17, 2003 to: Jewel G. Linzey, NOAA EPP/
MIS: Environmental Entrepreneurship Program, National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, Room 10725, SSMC3, 1315 East-West Highway,
Silver Spring, MD 20910. Facsimile transmissions and electronic mail
submission of proposals will not be accepted.
VIII. Other Requirements
The Department of Commerce Pre-Award Notification of Requirements
for Grants and Cooperative Agreement contained in the Federal Register
notice of October 1, 2001 (66 FR 49917), as amended by the Federal
Register published on October 30, 2002 (66 FR 66109), is applicable to
this solicitation.
For awards receiving funding for the collection or production of
geospatial data (e.g., GIS data layers), the recipient will comply to
the maximum extent practicable with E.O. 12906, Coordinating Geographic
Data Acquisition and Access, The National Spatial Data Infrastructure,
59 FR 17671 (April 11, 1994). The award recipient shall document all
new geospatial data collected or produced using the standard developed
by the Federal Geographic Data Center, and make that standardized
documentation electronically accessible. The standard can be found at
the following Internet Web site: (http://www.fqdc.gov/standards/standards/html).
Classification
Prior notice and an opportunity for public comments are not
required by the Administrative Procedure Act or any other law for this
notice concerning grants, benefits, and contracts. Therefore, a
regulatory flexibility analysis is not required for purposes of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act.
This action has been determined to be not significant for purposes
of E.O. 12866.
This notice contains collections of information requirements
subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act. Standard Forms 424, 424A, 424B
and SF-LLL have been approved by OMB under the respective control
numbers 0348-0043, 0348-0044, 0348-0040, and 0348-0046. Notwithstanding
any other provision of the law, no person is required to respond to,
nor shall any person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply
with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the
Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of information displays
a currently valid OMB Control Number.
Louisa Koch,
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric
Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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