# Public Health Conference Support Grant Program > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A94-7789 ## Record - **Collection:** Federal Register - **Document type:** Uncategorized Document - **Published:** April 1, 1994 ## Text DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry [Announcement Number 423] Public Health Conference Support Grant Program Introduction The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), announces the availability of fiscal year (FY) 1994 funds for a grant program for Public Health Conference Support. The Public Health Service (PHS) is committed to achieving the health promotion and disease prevention objectives of ``Healthy People 2000,'' a PHS-led national activity to reduce morbidity and mortality and improve the quality of life. This announcement is related to the priority area of Environmental Health. (For ordering a copy of ``Healthy People 2000,'' see the Section Where To Obtain Additional Information.) Authority: This program is authorized under sections 104(i) (14) and (15) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980, as amended, [42 U.S.C. 9604(i) (14) and (15)]. Smoke-Free Workplace The PHS strongly encourages all grant recipients to provide a smoke-free workplace and promote the non-use of all tobacco products. This is consistent with the PHS mission to protect and advance the physical and mental health of the American people. Eligible Applicants Eligible applicants are the official public health agencies of the States or their bona fide agents. This includes the District of Columbia, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments. State organizations, including State universities, State colleges, and State research institutions, must establish that they meet their respective State legislature's definition of a State entity or political subdivision to be considered an eligible applicant. Availability of Funds Approximately $250,000 is available in FY 1994 to fund approximately 10 awards. It is expected that the average award will be $25,000, ranging from $10,000 to $50,000. The awards will be made for a 12-month budget and project period. Funding estimates may vary and are subject to change. 1. Grant funds may be used for direct cost expenditures: salaries, speaker fees, rental of necessary equipment, registration fees, transportation costs (not to exceed economy class fare) for non-federal employees. 2. Funds may not be used for the purchase of equipment, payments of honoraria, alterations or renovations, organizational dues, entertainment/personal expenses, cost of travel and payment of a Federal employee, for per diem or expenses other than local mileage for local participants, or reimbursement of indirect costs. Although the practice of handing out novelty items at meetings is often employed in the private sector to provide participants with souvenirs, Federal funds cannot be used for this purpose. Recipient Financial Participation Because this program provides partial funding only, it is necessary that organizations seeking these grant funds be able to show additional support in the form of finances, services, etc. For each organization contributing funding, a letter must be included documenting that support. Purpose This program will provide partial support for non-federal conferences on disease prevention, health promotion, and information/ education projects related to hazardous substances in the environment. Applications are being solicited for conferences on: (1) Health effects of toxic substances; (2) Disease and exposure registries; (3) Hazardous substance removal and remediation; (4) Emergency response to toxic and environmental disasters; (5) Risk communication; (6) Disease surveillance; and (7) Investigation and research. Because conference support by ATSDR creates the appearance of ATSDR co-sponsorship, there will be active participation by ATSDR in the development and approval of those portions of the agenda supported by ATSDR funds. In addition, the ATSDR will reserve the right to approve or reject the content of the full agenda, speaker selection, and site selection. ATSDR funds will not be expended for non-approved portions of meetings. Contingency awards will be made allowing usage of only 10% of the total amount to be awarded until a final full agenda is approved by ATSDR. This will provide funds for costs associated with preparation of the agenda. The remainder of funds will be released only upon approval of the final full agenda. ATSDR reserves the right to terminate co-sponsorship if it does not concur with the final agenda. Program Requirements Grantees must meet the following requirements: 1. Manage all activities related to program content (e.g., objectives, topics, attendees, session design, workshops, special exhibits, speakers, fees, agenda composition and printing). Many of these items may be developed in conjunction with assigned ATSDR project personnel. 2. Provide draft copies of the agenda and proposed activities to ATSDR for approval. Submit copy of final agenda and proposed activities to ATSDR for approval. 3. Determine and manage all promotional activities (e.g., title, logo, announcements, mailers, press, etc.). ATSDR must review and approve of any materials with reference to ATSDR involvement or support. 4. Manage all registrants (e.g., travel, reservations, correspondence, conference materials and hand-outs, badges, registration procedures, etc.). 5. Plan, negotiate, and manage conference site arrangements, including all audio-visual needs. 6. Develop and conduct education and training programs on prevention. 7. Participate in the analysis of data from conference activities that pertain to the impact on prevention. 8. Collaborate with ATSDR staff in reporting and disseminating results and relevant prevention education and training information to appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies, and the general public. Evaluation Criteria Applications for support of the types of conferences listed in the Purpose section above will be reviewed and evaluated according to the following criteria: 1. Proposed Program and Technical Approach--50% The description of (a) the public health significance of the proposed conference including the degree to which the conference can be expected to influence public health practices; (b) the feasibility of the conference in terms of an operational plan; (c) clearly stated conference objectives and the potential for accomplishing those objectives; and (d) the method of evaluating the conference. 2. The Qualification of Program Personnel--30% Evaluation will be based on the extent to which the proposal has described (a) the qualifications, experience, and commitment of the principal staff person, and his/her ability to devote adequate time and effort to provide effective leadership, and (b) the competence of associate staff persons, discussion leaders, speakers, and presenters to accomplish the proposed conference. 3. Applicant Capability--20% Evaluation will be based on the description of (a) the adequacy and commitment of institutional resources to administer the program, and (b) the adequacy of the facilities to be used for the conference. 4. Budget Justification and Adequacy of Facilities (Not Scored) The proposed budget will be evaluated on the basis of its reasonableness, concise and clear justification, and consistency with the intended use of grant funds. The application will also be reviewed as to the adequacy of existing and proposed facilities and resources for conducting conference activities. Executive Order 12372 Review This program is not subject to the Executive Order 12372 review. Public Health System Reporting Requirements This program is not subject to the Public Health System Reporting Requirements. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number is 93.161. Other Requirements Paperwork Reduction Act Projects that involve the collection of information from 10 or more individuals and funded by the grant will be subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act. Application Submission and Deadline The original and two copies of the Application Form PHS 5161-1 shall be submitted in accordance with the schedule below: Application Deadline May 1, 1994 July 15, 1994 Applications must be submitted on or before the deadline date to: Mr. Henry S. Cassell, III, Grants Management Officer, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 255 East Paces Ferry Road, NE., room 300, Atlanta, Georgia 30305. By formal agreement, the CDC Procurement and Grants Office will act on behalf of and for ATSDR on this matter. 1. Deadline Applications shall be considered as meeting the deadline if they are either: a. Received on or before the deadline date; or b. Sent on or before the deadline date and received in time for submission to the review committee. (Applicants must request a legibly- dated U.S. Postal Service postmark or obtain a legibly-dated receipt from a commercial carrier or the U.S. Postal Service. Private metered postmarks shall not be acceptable as proof of timely mailing.) 2. Late Applications Applications that do not meet the criteria in 1.a. or 1.b. above are considered late applications and will be returned to the applicant. Where To Obtain Additional Information A complete program description and information on application procedures are contained in the application package. Business management technical assistance may be obtained from Margaret A. Slay, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 255 East Paces Ferry Road, NE., room 300, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, telephone (404) 842-6799. Programmatic technical assistance may be obtained from Jim Carpenter, Project Officer, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Division of Health Studies, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Mailstop E-33, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, telephone (404) 639-6206. Please Refer to Announcement Number 423 When Requesting Information and Submitting an Application Potential applicants may obtain a copy of ``Healthy People 2000'' (Full Report, Stock No. 017-001-00474-0) or ``Healthy People 2000'' (Summary Report, Stock No. 017-001-00473-1) referenced in the Introduction through the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington DC 20402-9325, telephone (202) 783-3238. Dated: March 28, 1994. Walter R. Dowdle, Ph.D., Deputy Administrator, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. [FR Doc. 94-7789 Filed 3-31-94; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-70-P --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A94-7789. Public record. Not legal advice.