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81.108:  Epidemiology and Other Health Studies Financial Assistance Program

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Objectives:  To provide financial support for research, education, conferences, communication, and other activities relating to the health of Department of Energy workers, as well as other populations potentially exposed to health hazards associated with energy production, transmission, and use.

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

81.108 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Colleges and universities, businesses, and nonprofit institutions may apply.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Colleges and universities, businesses, and nonprofit institutions will benefit.

Credentials/Documentation:  Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21 for institutions of higher education. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments.

81.108 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  Informal communication is encouraged before preparing a formal application. This program is generally not subject to the intergovernmental review requirements of E.O. 12372 as implemented by 10 CFR 1005. However, certain applications for financial assistance awards may require this review. Such applications, including those from governmental or nongovernmental entities that involve research, development, or demonstration activities are subject to the provisions of the Executive Order and 10 CFR Part 1005 when such activities: (1) Have a unique geographic focus and are directly relevant to the governmental responsibilities of a State or local government within the geographic area; (2) necessitate preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement under NEPA; or (3) are to be initiated at a particular site or location and require unusual measures to limit the possibility of adverse exposure or hazard to the general public. Entities planning to submit such applications should coordinate with the information contact listed below for further information.

Application Procedure:  A formal application by the principal investigator interested in doing the work is required. If submitted on behalf of an institution, the application should be sent through the appropriate administrative official.

Award Procedure:  Decisions to approve are made by the Headquarters Program Director. DOE procurement offices are then instructed to negotiate and prepare an appropriate award document.

Deadlines:  None.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  Normally 6 months.

Appeals:  None.

Renewals:  Proposals for renewal are subject to review and acceptance by the Headquarters Office.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  The scientific and technical merit of the proposed research, appropriateness of the proposed method or approach, competency of research personnel and adequacy of proposed resources, reasonableness and appropriateness of the proposed budget, and other appropriate factors set forth in a Notice of Availability or in a specific solicitation.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Results and accomplishments under this program are reported in open scientific literature.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  Range of assistance available in the past fiscal year and the current fiscal year-to-date is $50,000 to $1.1 million. The approximate average amount of financial assistance awards that were made in the past and current fiscal years is $225,000.

81.108 RELATED PROGRAMS:

81.108 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

81.108 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENT, SAFETY AND HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements).

Obligations:  (Cooperative Agreements) FY 99 $1,200,000; FY 00 est $0; and FY 01 est $0.

Budget Account Number:  89-0224-0-1-271.

Authorization:  Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, Section 31, Public Law 83-703, 68 Stat. 919, 42 U.S.C. 2051; Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, Title I, Section 107, Public Law 93-438, 88 Stat. 1240, 42 U.S.C. 5817; Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1977, as amended, Public Law 95-91, 42 U.S.C. 7101.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  10 CFR 602. Guidelines and current program announcements are included in application kits. See also doing business website located at www.pr.doe.gov/prbus.htm.

81.108 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Not applicable.

Headquarters Office:  Dr. Heather Stockwell, Office of Epidemiologic Studies, DOE, Mail Stop EH-62/270CC, Germantown, MD 20874-1290. Phone: (301) 903-3721.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

81.108 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  Matching is not required.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  The schedule of DOE payments is arranged at the time of award.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Financial support, in whole or in part, may be provided for such purposes as the salaries, materials and supplies, equipment, travel, publication costs, training costs, and services required for conducting research, training, related activities, and advanced technology projects or assessments. Restrictions on use of funds depend on award provisions. Support is provided for work in such areas as the health experience of DOE and DOE contractor workers; health experience of populations living near DOE facilities; health experience of workers exposed to toxic substances; use of biomarkers to recognize exposure to toxic substances; conduct of epidemiologic and other health studies relating to energy production, transmission, and use (including electromagnetic fields) in the United States and abroad; compilation, documentation, management, use, and analysis of data for the DOE Comprehensive Epidemiologic Data Resource; and other systems or activities enhancing these areas, as well as other program areas as may be described by notice published in the Federal Register.

81.108 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  The schedule of reports is arranged at the time of the negotiation.

Audits:  Costs incurred are subject to audit throughout the award period and before final payment, with the extent and frequency of audit depending on the size of the grant and on the particular award provisions. In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations, nonfederal entities that receive financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.

Records:  Recipient is expected to maintain records required to audit or otherwise substantiate costs incurred under the grant.