[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 88 (Wednesday, May 7, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24483-24485]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-11262]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[Program Announcement 03057]


Cooperative Agreement for a National Poison Prevention and 
Control Program; Notice of Availability of Funds

A. Authority and Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number

    This program is authorized under section 301(a), 317(k)(2), 391, 
392, and 394A [42 U.S.C. 241(a), 247b(k)(2), 280b, 280b-1, 280b-3] of 
the Public Health Service Act, as amended. The Catalog of Federal 
Domestic Assistance number is 93.136.

B. Purpose

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Health 
Resources Services Administration (HRSA) announce the availability of 
fiscal year (FY) 2003 funds for a cooperative agreement program for a 
National Poison Prevention and Control Program. This program addresses 
the ``Healthy People 2010'' focus area of Injury and Violence 
Prevention.
    The purpose of the program is to support an integrated system of 
poison prevention and control services including the following: 
Completing implementation of and maintaining the nationwide toll-free 
number for poison control services; developing, implementing, and 
evaluating prevention and public awareness activities associated with 
the toll-free number; and sustaining improvements to the national Toxic 
Exposure Surveillance System (TESS).
    Measurable outcomes of the program will be in alignment with one or 
more of the following performance goals for the NCIPC: (1) Increase the 
capacity of injury prevention and control programs to address the 
prevention of injuries and violence; (2) monitor and detect fatal and 
non-fatal injuries; and (3) conduct a targeted program of research to 
reduce injury-related death and disability.

C. Eligible Applicants

    Applications may be submitted by public and private nonprofit 
organizations, faith-based and community-based organizations, and by 
governments and their agencies; that is, universities, colleges, 
research institutions, hospitals, other public and private nonprofit 
organizations, State and local governments or their bona fide agents, 
and Federally recognized Indian tribal governments, Indian tribes, or 
Indian tribal organizations.

    Note:  Title 2 of the United States Code section 1611 states 
that an organization described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal 
Revenue Code that engages in lobbying activities is not eligible to 
receive Federal funds constituting an award, grant or loan.

D. Funding

Availability of Funds

    Up to $3,900,000 of FY 2003 funds are available to fund one award. 
It is expected that the award will begin on or about September 14, 
2003, and will be made for a 12-month budget period within a project 
period of up to two years. Funding estimates may change.
    Continuation awards within an approved project period will be made 
on the basis of satisfactory progress as evidenced by required reports 
and the availability of funds.

Recipient Financial Participation

    Matching funds are not required for this program.

E. Program Requirements

    In conducting the activities to achieve the purpose of this 
program, the recipient will be responsible for the activities listed in 
1. Recipient Activities and CDC, in consultation with HRSA, will be 
responsible for the activities in 2. CDC Activities.
1. Recipient Activities
    (a) Develop a plan to improve the current national 
toxicosurveillance system, with a focus on improvement of data 
collection and coding at a select sample of poison control centers.
    (b) Implement and maintain the nationwide toll-free telephone 
number for poison control services.
    (c) Develop and implement a national public service media campaign 
to familiarize health care professionals, public health professionals, 
and the public with poison control services. Establish a media campaign 
stakeholder committee, comprised of poison control center health 
educators, state health department injury prevention professionals, and 
representatives from relevant national organizations, to guide this 
effort.
    (d) Promote broad use of the toll-free number by poison control 
centers, professionals, and the public by using materials developed by 
the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) in 2002.
    (e) Conduct an independent evaluation of materials developed in 
2002, such as English- or Spanish-language promotional brochures or 
preschool education materials. Use formative research methods to test 
effectiveness in target audiences
    (f) Respond to the request for interim reports to assure progress 
on the objectives of the cooperative agreement is being made; and meet, 
semiannually, with CDC and HRSA staff to identify and address problems.
2. CDC Activities
    (a) Provide coordination between the grantee and HRSA, on all 
aspects of recipient activities.
    (b) Collaborate in the evaluation of the improvements of data 
collection at a sample of poison control centers.
    (c) Evaluate coding at a select sample of poison control centers.
    (d) Provide technical assistance for the effective planning and 
management of the development and implementation of the public service 
media campaign.
    (e) Serve, with HRSA staff, as ex-officio members of the media 
campaign stakeholder committee.

F. Content

Applications

    The Program Announcement title and number must appear in the 
application. Use the information in the Program Requirements, Other 
Requirements, and Evaluation Criteria sections to develop the 
application content. Your application will be evaluated on the criteria 
listed, so it is important to follow them in developing your program 
plan. The narrative should be no more than 30 double-spaced pages, 
printed on one side, with one-inch margins, and unreduced 12-point 
font.
    The narrative should consist of:
    1. Abstract: A one page abstract and summary of the proposed 
effort.
    2. Background and Need: Application should describe the background 
and need for an integrated program of poison prevention and control 
services including the following: Maintaining the nationwide toll-free 
number for

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poison control services; developing, implementing, and evaluating 
prevention and public awareness activities associated with the toll-
free number; and sustaining improvements to the national Toxic Exposure 
Surveillance System (TESS).
    3. Methods: Describe activities required to implement an integrated 
system of poison prevention and control services, as mentioned in the 
purpose section of this announcement. Provide (a) goals and objectives 
for implementation, and (b) a two-year timeline for implementation of 
activities that is logically sequenced. Describe the coordination of 
the poison control centers and other organizations that will 
participate and how this will occur. Include letters of support from 
all involved individuals and organizations.
    Describe how you have addressed the CDC Policy requirements 
regarding the inclusion of women, ethnic, and racial groups in the 
proposed research. This includes:
    (a) The proposed plan for the inclusion of both sexes and racial 
and ethnic minority populations for appropriate representation.
    (b) The proposed justification when representation is limited or 
absent.
    (c) A statement as to whether the design of the study is adequate 
to measure differences when warranted.
    (d) A statement as to whether the plans for recruitment and 
outreach for study participants include the process of establishing 
partnerships with community(ies) and recognition of mutual benefits.
    4. Objectives: Describe long- and short-term objectives that are 
specific, measurable, attainable, and realistic. Process and outcome 
objectives should be designed to accomplish all activities of the 
program during the project period.
    5. Evaluation: Design an evaluation to document program process and 
effectiveness in achieving objectives to deliver poison prevention and 
control services. Document staff availability, expertise, and capacity 
to perform this evaluation.
    6. Staff and Resources: Describe the responsibilities of the 
program coordinator and each of the other staff members responsible for 
carrying out the program, including experience, professional education, 
and time devoted to the program. A curriculum vita should be included 
for each critical staff member.
    7. Budget: Include a detailed budget with accompanying narrative 
justifying all individual budget items that make up the total amount of 
funds requested. The budget should be consistent with the stated goals 
and objectives.
    8. Performance Goals: Describe measures of effectiveness that will 
demonstrate the accomplishment of the various identified objectives of 
the cooperative agreement. Measures of effectiveness must relate to the 
performance goals stated in the purpose section of this announcement. 
Measures must be objective and quantitative and must measure the 
intended outcome.

G. Submission and Deadline

Application Forms

    Submit the signed original and two copies of PHS 5161-1 (OMB Number 
0920-0428). Forms are available at the following Internet address: 
www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/forminfo.htm
    If you do not have access to the Internet, or if you have 
difficulty accessing the forms on-line, you may contact the CDC 
Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management Section 
(PGO-TIM) at: 770-488-2700. Application forms can be mailed to you.
    Submission Date, Time and Address:
    The application must be received by 4 p.m. Eastern Time. June 23, 
2003. Submit the application to: Technical Information Management--
PA03057, CDC Procurement and Grants Office, 2920 Brandywine 
Road, Atlanta, GA 30341-4146.
    Applications may not be submitted electronically.

CDC Acknowledgment of Application Receipt

    A postcard will be mailed by PGO-TIM, notifying you that CDC has 
received your application.

Deadline

    Applications shall be considered as meeting the deadline if they 
are received before 4 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date. Any 
applicant who sends their application by the United States Postal 
Service or commercial delivery services must ensure that the carrier 
will be able to guarantee delivery of the application by the closing 
date and time. If an application is received after closing due to (1) 
carrier error, when the carrier accepted the package with a guarantee 
for delivery by the closing date and time, or (2) significant weather 
delays or natural disasters, CDC will upon receipt of proper 
documentation, consider the application as having been received by the 
deadline.
    Any application that does not meet the above criteria will not be 
eligible for competition, and will be discarded. The applicant will be 
notified of their failure to meet the submission requirements.

H. Evaluation Criteria

Application

    Applicants are required to provide measures of effectiveness that 
will demonstrate the accomplishment of the various identified 
objectives of the cooperative agreement. Measures of effectiveness must 
relate to the performance goals stated in the purpose section of this 
announcement. Measures must be objective and quantitative and must 
measure the intended outcome. These measures of effectiveness must be 
submitted with the application and will be an element of evaluation.
    An independent review group appointed by CDC will evaluate each 
application against the following criteria:
    1. Background and Need (25 percent). The extent to which the 
applicant presents an understanding of the need for a national poison 
prevention and control program and demonstrates experience in this 
area, especially the ability to work with poison control centers and 
their key issues, and describes the likely impact of their activities 
on this problem.
    2. Staff and Resources (25 percent). The extent to which the 
applicant can provide adequate facilities, staff and/or collaborators, 
including a full-time coordinator and resources to accomplish the 
proposed goals and objectives during the project period. The extent to 
which the applicant demonstrates staff and/or collaborator 
availability, expertise, previous experience, and capacity to perform 
the undertaking successfully.
    3. Methods (20 percent). The extent to which the applicant provides 
a detailed description of all proposed activities and collaboration 
needed to achieve each objective and the overall program goal(s). The 
extent to which the applicant provides a reasonable logically sequenced 
and complete schedule for implementing all activities. The extent to 
which position descriptions, lines of command, and collaborations are 
appropriate to accomplishing the program goal(s) and objectives.
    The extent that the application adequately addresses the CDC Policy 
requirements regarding the inclusion of women, ethnic, and racial 
groups in the proposed research. This includes:
    (a) The proposed plan for the inclusion of both sexes and racial 
and ethnic minority populations for appropriate representation.
    (b) The proposed justification when representation is limited or 
absent.

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    (c) A statement as to whether the design of the study is adequate 
to measure differences when warranted.
    (d) A statement as to whether the plans for recruitment and 
outreach for study participants include the process of establishing 
partnerships with community(ies) and recognition of mutual benefits.
    4. Objectives (10 percent). The extent to which the applicant 
describes long and short term objectives that are specific, measurable, 
attainable, and realistic. The extent to which objectives are time-
framed process and outcome objectives designed to accomplish all 
activities of the program.
    5. Evaluation (10 percent). The extent to which the proposed 
evaluation plan is detailed and capable of documenting program process 
and outcome measures. The extent to which the applicant demonstrates 
staff and/or collaborator availability, expertise, and capacity to 
perform the evaluation.
    6. Performance Goals (10 percent). The extent to which the 
applicant provides measures of effectiveness that will demonstrate the 
accomplishment of the various identified objectives of the cooperative 
agreement. Measures of effectiveness must relate to the performance 
goals stated in the purpose section of this announcement. Measures must 
be objective and quantitative and must measure the intended outcome.
    7. Budget and Justification (Not Scored). The extent to which the 
applicant provides a detailed budget and narrative justification 
consistent with the stated objectives and planned program activities.
    8. Does the application adequately address the requirements of 
Title 45 CFR Part 46 for the protection of human subjects? Not scored; 
however, an application can be disapproved if the research risks are 
sufficiently serious and protection against risks is so inadequate as 
to make the entire application unacceptable.

I. Other Requirements

Technical Reporting Requirements

    Provide CDC with original plus two copies of:
    1. Interim progress report, by April 15th. The progress report will 
serve as your non-competing continuation application, and must contain 
the following elements:
    a. Current Budget Period Activities Objectives.
    b. Current Budget Period Financial Progress.
    c. New Budget Period Program Proposed Activity Objectives.
    d. Detailed Line-Item Budget and Justification.
    e. Additional Requested Information.
    2. Financial status report, no more than 90 days after the end of 
the budget period.
    3. Final financial and performance reports, no more than 90 days 
after the end of the project period.
    Send all reports to the Grants Management Specialist identified in 
the ``Where to Obtain Additional Information'' section of this 
announcement.

Additional Requirements

    The following additional requirements are applicable to this 
program. For a complete description of each, see Attachment I of the 
program announcement, as posted on the CDC Web site.

AR-7--Executive Order 12372 Review
AR-8--Public Health System Reporting Requirements
AR-9--Paperwork Reduction Act Requirements
AR-10--Smoke-Free Workplace Requirements
AR-11--Healthy People 2010
AR-12--Lobbying Restrictions
AR-13--Prohibition on Use of CDC Funds for Certain Gun Control 
Activities
AR-14--Accounting System Requirements
AR-15--Proof of Non-Profit Status

J. Where To Obtain Additional Information

    This and other CDC announcements, the necessary applications, and 
associated forms can be found on the CDC Web site, Internet address: 
http://www.cdc.gov. Click on ``Funding'' then ``Grants and Cooperative 
Agreements''.
    For general questions about this announcement, contact: Technical 
Information Management, CDC Procurement and Grants Office, 2920 
Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA 30341-4146, Telephone: 770-488-2700.
    For business management and budget assistance, contact: Nancy 
Pillar, Grants Management Specialist, Procurement and Grants Office, 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2920 Brandywine Road, 
Atlanta, GA 30341-4146, Telephone: 770-488-2721, E-mail address: 
[email protected].
    For program technical assistance, contact: Stacy L. Harper, Centers 
for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury 
Prevention and Control, 4770 Buford Highway NE., Mailstop F41, Atlanta, 
GA 30341-3724, Telephone: 770-488-4031, E-mail address: 
[email protected].

    Dated: May 1, 2003.
Edward Schultz,
Acting Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention.
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