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11.428:  Intergovernmental Climate: Program (NESDIS)

Popular Name:  Regional Climate Centers

Objectives:  To aid States in the initiation of regional climate centers which will supply climate data, information, and other climate services to users in the private and public sectors; assess the impacts of climate on the environment, agricultural production, energy supply and demand, water resources, transportation, human health, and national security; and perform applied research on regional, climate problems. Specialized weather services are more appropriately provided by the private sector.

PROGRAM AND AWARD	FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS	FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS	INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS	ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS	POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

11.428 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Any State or group of States, public or private educational institutions, State agencies and other persons or institutions qualified to conduct climate-related studies or provide climate-related services.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Local users of climate information.

Credentials/Documentation:  Proposal with statement of work and budget estimate. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments, if applicable.

11.428 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102.

Application Procedure:  Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) with proposal and budget estimate. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110.

Award Procedure:  Application approved within NOAA.

Deadlines:  None.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  Ninety days from application deadline.

Appeals:  None.

Renewals:  None.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Appropriated funds earmarked for specific locations; proposals reviewed and approved on basis of relevance to program objectives, potential for service and cost effectiveness.

Examples of Funded Projects:  (1) Northeast Regional Climate Center; (2) Midwest Regional Climate Center; (3) High Plains Regional Climate Center; (4) Western Regional Climate Center; (5) Southern Regional Climate Center; and (6) Southeast Regional Climate Center.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  $293,000 for each of the six centers.

11.428 RELATED PROGRAMS:

None.

11.428 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

In fiscal year 1999, six continuation grant renewals were awarded. Climate services for users have been expanded and enhanced at each regional climate center. Internet access to regional climate center home pages is growing exponentially, indicative of the high demand for climate services and information from the regional climate centers.

11.428 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants.

Obligations:  (Grants) FY 99 $2,495,000; FY 00 est $2,336,000; and FY 01 est $2,495,000.

Budget Account Number:  13-1450-0-1-306.

Authorization:  National Climate Program Act, Section 5, as amended, Public Law 95-367.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  None.

11.428 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Not applicable.

Headquarters Office:  NESDIS - Asheville, NC. Phone: (704) 271-4378.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

11.428 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  This program has no statutory formula.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  For 1 year.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Support of regional climate centers.

11.428 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Semi-annual progress and expenditure reports and final report.

Audits:  In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), recipients that are States, Local Governments, Non-profit Organizations (to include Hospitals), and Institutions of Higher Learning shall be subject to the audit requirements contained in the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 U.S.C. 7501-7507). Commercial organizations shall be subject to the audit requirements as stipulated in the award document.

Records:  Financial and other records pertinent to the award shall be retained for 3 years.