Center for Agricultural Disease and Injury Research, Education, and Prevention

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[Announcement 558]

Center for Agricultural Disease and Injury Research, Education,

and Prevention

Introduction

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the

availability of fiscal year (FY) 1995 funds for a cooperative agreement

program with universities or university-affiliated medical centers for

the establishment of a Center for Agricultural Disease and Injury

Research, Education, and Prevention. 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 Occupational Safety and

Health. (For ordering a copy of Healthy People 2000, see Section Where

to Obtain Additional Information.)

Authority

This program is authorized under Sections 20(a) and 22(e)(7) of the

Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 669 (a) and

671(e)(7)).

Smoke-Free Workplace

The PHS strongly encourages all grant recipients to provide a

smoke-free workplace and promote the nonuse of all tobacco products,

and Pub .L. 103-227, the Pro-Children Act of 1994, prohibits smoking in

certain facilities that receive Federal funds in which education,

library, day care, health care, and early childhood development

services are provided to children.

Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants include State and private universities and

university-affiliated, not-for-profit medical centers within the United

States (U.S.). The restriction of eligible applicants is due to the FY

1990 appropriations language which initiated this program and States

that centers for agricultural occupational safety and health will be

established at universities. Because of programmatic and regional

differences throughout agriculture in the U.S., only one center will be

established in any Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

region. Currently, there are centers in DHHS Regions II, IV, V,

[[Page 28153]] VII, VIII and IX. Region II is now providing coverage

for Regions I and III, thereby leaving Regions VI and X without

coverage. Migrant populations are being targeted for this intervention

program because they are one of the most under-served populations among

agriculture workers. Therefore, the regional emphasis for this

announcement is limited to DHHS Region VI, which is a major point of

entry for the migrant stream. Region VI includes the States of

Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Availability of Funds

Approximately $500,000 will be available in FY 1995 to fund one new

center. It is expected that the award will begin on or about September

30, 1995, and will be made for a 12-month budget period within a

project period of up to 5 years. Funding estimates may vary and are

subject to change.

Continuation awards within the project period will be made on the

basis of satisfactory progress and the availability of funds.

Purpose

This cooperative agreement program will significantly strengthen

the occupational public health infrastructure by integrating resources

for occupational safety and health research and public health

prevention programs at the State and local levels. It is designed to

address the research, education, and intervention activities that are

unique to agriculture in the Region. To achieve this objective, the

program will establish a center for agricultural disease and injury

research, education, and prevention. The program objectives are as

follows:

1. Develop and conduct research related to the prevention of

occupational disease and injury of agricultural workers and their

families, with emphasis on migrant/seasonal workers, women and

children, and ranchers.

2. Develop and implement model educational, outreach, and

intervention programs promoting agricultural health and safety for

agricultural workers and their families, including bilingual materials

and multi-media presentations.

3. Develop and implement model programs for the prevention of

illness and injury among agricultural workers and their families.

4. Develop and implement a pilot sentinel-event surveillance

program within the Region through public health nurses.

5. Evaluate agricultural injury and disease prevention and

educational materials and programs implemented by the Center.

6. Provide consultation and/or training to researchers, health and

safety professionals, graduate/professional students, and agricultural

extension agents and others in a position to improve the health and

safety of agricultural workers.

Program Requirements

In conducting activities to achieve the purpose of this program,

the recipient will be responsible for conducting activities under A.

(Recipient Activities) below, and CDC/NIOSH will be responsible for

conducting activities under B. (CDC/NIOSH Activities) below:

A. Recipient Activities

1. Develop and conduct applied research related to the prevention

of occupational disease and injury in agricultural workers and their

families, with emphasis on migrant/seasonal workers, women and

children, and ranchers.

2. Develop and conduct education, training, outreach and

intervention programs promoting agricultural health and safety. Target

audiences should include agricultural workers and their families,

extension/outreach personnel, and personnel in graduate/professional

education programs that are specializing in agricultural health. The

program should include bilingual materials and multi-media

presentations.

3. Develop and implement a pilot program for a sentinel-event

surveillance program within the Region through public health nurses.

4. Develop a research protocol(s) for the center for agricultural

disease and injury research, education, and prevention. Obtain peer

review of the protocol and revise and finalize it as required for final

approval by CDC/NIOSH.

5. Where appropriate, collaborate with NIOSH and other CDC

scientists on complementary research areas.

6. Assist in reporting and disseminating research results and

relevant health and safety education and training information to

appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies, health care providers,

the scientific community, agricultural workers and their families,

management and union or other worker representatives, and other CDC/

NIOSH centers for agricultural disease and injury research, education,

and prevention.

7. Develop and utilize an evaluation scheme for research,

education/training, and outreach/intervention activities.

B. CDC/NIOSH Activities

1. Provide technical assistance through site visits and

correspondence in the areas of program development, implementation,

maintenance, and priority setting related to the cooperative agreement.

2. Provide scientific collaboration where needed.

3. Assist in the reporting and dissemination of research results

and relevant health and safety education and training information to

appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies, health-care providers,

the scientific community, agricultural workers and their families,

management and union representatives, and other CDC/NIOSH centers for

agricultural disease and injury research, education, and prevention.

Evaluation Criteria

Applications will be reviewed and evaluated according to the

following criteria:

1. Responsiveness to the objectives of the cooperative agreement

program, including the applicant's understanding of the objectives of

the proposed cooperative agreement and the relevance of the proposal to

the objectives. (20%)

2. Feasibility of meeting the proposed goals of the cooperative

agreement program including the proposed schedule for initiating and

accomplishing each of the activities of the cooperative agreement and

the proposed method for evaluating the accomplishments. (20%)

3. Strength of the program design in addressing the distinct

characteristics, specific populations, and needs in agricultural

research and education for the region. (20%)

4. Strength of the proposed program for agricultural health and

safety in the areas of prevention, research, education, and multi-

disciplinary approach. (10%)

5. Efficiency of resources and novelty of program. This includes

the efficient use of existing and proposed personnel with assurances of

a major time commitment of the Project Director to the program and the

novelty of program approach. (15%)

6. Training and experience of proposed Program Director and staff,

including a Program Director who is a distinguished scientist and

technical expert and staff with training or experience sufficient to

accomplish proposed program. (15%)

7. The extent to which the program budget is reasonable, clearly

justified, and consistent with the intended use of funds. (Not Scored)

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Funding Priority

The regional emphasis for this announcement is limited to DHHS

Region VI. Therefore, applications will be accepted from only those

States within the region: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma,

and Texas.

Interested persons are invited to comment on the proposed funding

priority. Comments received within 30 days after publication in the

Federal Register will be considered before the final funding priority

is established. If the funding priority should change as a result of

any comments received, a revised announcement will be published in the

Federal Register, and revised applications will be accepted prior to

final selection of awards.

Written comments should be addressed to 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, Mailstop E-13, Atlanta, GA 30305.

Executive Order 12372 Review

Applications are subject to Intergovernmental Review of Federal

Programs as governed by Executive Order (E.O.) 12372. E.O. 12372 sets

up a system for State and local government review of proposed Federal

assistance applications. Applicants should contact their State Single

Point of Contact (SPOC) as early as possible to alert them to the

prospective applications and receive any necessary instructions on the

State process. For proposed projects serving more than one State, the

applicant is advised to contact the SPOC for each affected State. A

current list of SPOCs is included in the application kit.

If SPOCs have any State process recommendations on applications

submitted to CDC, they should send them to 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., Atlanta, GA 30305, no later than 60 days

after the application deadline date. The Program Announcement Number

and Program Title should be referenced on the document. The granting

agency does not guarantee to ``accommodate or explain'' State process

recommendations it receives after that date.

Public Health System Reporting Requirements

This program is not subject to the Public Health System Reporting

Requirements.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number

The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number for this program

is 93.262.

Other Requirements

Paperwork Reduction Act

Projects funded through the cooperative agreement mechanism of this

program involving the collection of information from 10 or more

individuals will be subject to review and approval by the Office of

Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act.

Human Subjects

If the proposed project involves research on human subjects, the

applicant must comply with the DHHS Regulations, 45 CFR part 46,

regarding the protection of human subjects. Assurance must be provided

to demonstrate the project will be subject to initial and continuing

review by an appropriate institutional review committee. The applicant

will be responsible for providing assurance in accordance with the

appropriate guidelines and form provided in the application kit.

Application Submission and Deadline

The original and two copies of the application PHS Form 5161-1

(Revised 7/92, OMB Number 0937-0189) must be submitted to Henry S.

Cassell, III, Grants Management Officer, Grants Management Branch,

Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention (CDC), Mailstop E-13, 255 East Paces Ferry Road, NE., Room

300, Atlanta, GA 30305, on or before June 30, 1995.

1. Deadline: Applications will 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 independent review group. 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 mailings.

2. Late Applications: Applications which do not meet the criteria

in 1.(a) or 1.(b) above are considered late applications. Late

applications will not be considered in the current competition and will

be returned to the applicant.

Where To Obtain Additional Information

To receive additional written information call (404) 332-4561. You

will be asked to leave your name, address, and telephone number and

will need to refer to Announcement 558. You will receive a complete

program description, information on application procedures, and

application forms.

If you have questions after reviewing the contents of all the

documents, business management technical assistance may be obtained

from Oppie Byrd, 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, Mailstop E-

13, Atlanta, GA 30305, telephone (404) 842-6546.

Programmatic technical assistance may be obtained from Dr. Stephen

A. Olenchock, Division of Respiratory Disease Studies, National

Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention (CDC), 1095 Willowdale Road, Morgantown, WVA

26505-2888, telephone (304) 285-5847.

Please refer to announcement 558 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) through the Superintendent of

Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-9325,

telephone (202) 512-1800.

Dated: May 23, 1995.

Diane D. Porter

Acting Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health,

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

[FR Doc. 95-13111 Filed 5-26-95; 8:45 am]

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