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93.161:  Health Program for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry

Objectives:  To work closely with State, local, and other Federal agencies to reduce or eliminate illness, disability, and death resulting from exposure of the public and workers to toxic substances at spill and waste disposal sites.

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

93.161 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  States or political subdivisions thereof, which may include State universities, State colleges, State research institutions, State hospitals; State and local health departments, National organizations, and Federally-recognized Indian tribal governments.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  The general public and particularly individuals and families who reside around or near hazardous waste sites.

Credentials/Documentation:  Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. For other grantees, costs will be determined by HHS regulations 45 CFR 74, Subpart Q. For-profit organization's costs will be determined in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, 48 CFR, Chapter I, Subpart 31.2, "Cost Principals for Contracts and Commercial Organizations."

93.161 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  No preapplication required. 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 required to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.

Application Procedure:  Information on the submission of applications may be obtained from the Grants Management Officer, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR, Part 92 for State and local governments. The standard application forms, as furnished by PHS and required by 45 CFR 92 for State and local governments, must be used for this program. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110. By formal agreement, the CDC Grants Management Branch acts on behalf of ATSDR on this matter.

Award Procedure:  The Assistant Administrator, ATSDR has final authority to approve funding of applications. When an application is approved for funding, the Grants Management Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), acting as agent for ATSDR, will prepare a Notice of Grant Award. The Notice of Award includes the dates of the budget period and the amount of Federal funds authorized for obligation by the grantee during the period indicated. The Notice of Award will also indicate the dates of the approved project period and the applicable amount of Federal support recommended for each subsequent budget period of the approved project.

Deadlines:  Contact the Headquarters Office listed below for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  About 60 to 90 days.

Appeals:  None.

Renewals:  Awards are made for project periods of 1 to 5 years with 12-month budget periods. Renewals or continuation awards, with the project period are made on the basis of satisfactory progress and availability of funds.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  (1) Relevance of the proposal to the objective of this program. (2) Demonstrated experience in evaluating human health effects from exposures to hazardous substances in the environment through multi-media exposure pathways. (3) Training and experience of staff to be assigned to and/or hired for the project. (4) Suitability of facilities and equipment available or to be purchased for the project. (5) Appropriateness of the requested budget relative to the work proposed. (6) Capability of the applicant and its consultants to carry out the tasks involved in the project. (7) Soundness and innovation of the proposed approach to the range of activities presented in the project. (8) Capability of the applicant's administrative structure to foster successful scientific and administrative management of the program or study as described in the application. (9) Adequacy of the proposed time frame for completion of programs or studies.

Examples of Funded Projects:  (1) A cooperative agreement for educating physicians and other health professionals in the areas of environmental health, site characterizations, and health assessment; (2) a study to address and recommend effective implementation strategies for the integration of environmental medicine into medical school curricula; and (3) conference grants on disease prevention, health promotion, and information/education projects related to preventing exposure and adverse human health effects and diminished quality of life associated with exposure to hazardous substances from waste sites, unplanned releases, and other sources of pollution present in the environment.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  From $50,000 to $500,000; $250,000.

93.161 RELATED PROGRAMS:

93.161 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

93.161 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  AGENCY FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND DISEASE REGISTRY, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants.

Obligations:  (Grants and Cooperative Agreements) FY 99 $9,155,000; FY 00 est $9,155,000; and FY 01 est $9,155,000.

Budget Account Number:  20-8145-0-7-304.

Authorization:  Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980, Public Law 99-499, as amended; 42 U.S.C. 9604(i); Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended; Public Law 98-616, 42 U.S.C. 6939a.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  Toxicological profiles, Federal regulations for interim procedures to petition for Public Health Assessments (published in August 18, 1992 issue of the 42 CFR 90, Health Assessments and Health Effects Studies of Hazardous Substances Releases and Facilities; Final Rule; Published in February 13, 1990, issue of the Status of Health Research Report; Case studies in environmental medicine; and ATSDR Annual Report. PHS Policy Statement No. (OASH) 94-50,000, (Rev.) April 1, 1994 is available.

93.161 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Not applicable.

Headquarters Office:  Program Contact: Eric Bernhardt, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Office of Program Operations and Management, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Mail Stop E-60, Atlanta, GA 30333. Phone: 404-639-5011. Fax: 404-639-0560. E-mail address: EYB0@cdc.gov. Grants Management Contact: Ms. Lisa Garbarino, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services, 2920 Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA 30341. Phone: (770) 488-2710 FAX: (770) 488-2777.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

93.161 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

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

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  It is anticipated that awards will be for a 12-month budget period with a proposed project period ranging from 1 to 5 years.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  To strengthen State and local environmental health programs. Services may include: (1) Health assessments; (2) health effects studies; (3) exposure and disease registries; (4) technical assistance; (5) consultation; (6) dissemination of technical information; (7) provision of specialized services and assistance, including responses to public health emergencies; and (8) training State and other health professionals in broad areas related to environmental health.

93.161 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Annual performance and financial status reports are required no later than 90 days after the end of each budget period. Performance reports may be requested quarterly. Final financial status and performance reports are requested 90 days after the end of each project period.

Audits:  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:  Detailed and accurate records of travel expenditures, personnel hours and all other costs will be retained for 10 years in accordance with EPA's "Superfund Financial Management and Recordkeeping Guidance for Federal Agencies." Such documents may be required to provide the basis of cost recovery actions or other litigation. Additionally, this documentation must be available for audit or verification upon the request of the Inspector General.