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and Security. They will then hear a

presentation on a National Research Council

report entitled: Networking Health:

Prescriptions for the Internet. On the second

day the Committee will hear updates on a

variety of topics from staff of the Department

of Health and Human Services and a

presentation on digital signatures. The

afternoon’s agenda will consist of

Subcommittee working sessions and

followed by status reports from the

Subcommittees to the full Committee.

Notice: In the interest of security, the

Department has instituted stringent

procedures for entrance to the Hubert H.

Humphrey building by non-government

employees. Persons without a government

identification card may need to have the

guard call for an escort to the meeting.

Contact Person for more Information:

Substantive program information as well as

summaries of meetings and a roster of

committee members may be obtained from

Marjorie S. Greenberg, Executive Secretary

NCVHS, National Center for Health Statistics,

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,

Room 1100, Presidential Building, 6525

Belcrest Road, Hyattsville, Maryland 20782,

telephone (301) 458–4245. Information also

is available on the NCVHS home page of the

HHS website: http://www.ncvhs.hhs.gov/,

where further information will be posted

when available.

Dated: May 26, 2000.

James Scanlon,

Director, Division of Data Policy, Office of

the Assistant Secretary for Planning and

Evaluation.

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BILLING CODE 4151–05–M

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND

HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention

[Program Announcement 00145]

Comprehensive Cancer Control; Notice

of Availability of Funds

A. Purpose

The Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention (CDC) announces the

availability of fiscal year (FY) 2000

funds for a sole source cooperative

agreement program for the enhancement

and implementation of a comprehensive

cancer control initiative.

Comprehensive cancer control is an

integrated and coordinated approach to

reduce the incidence, morbidity, and

mortality of cancer through prevention,

early detection, treatment,

rehabilitation, and palliation. This

initiative addresses priority minority

populations at the community level

including medically underserved men

and women.

CDC is committed to achieving the

health promotion and disease

prevention objectives of ‘‘Healthy

People 2010,’’ a national activity to

reduce morbidity and mortality and

improve the quality of life. This

announcement is related to the focus

area on cancer and the oral cancer

objectives in Chapter 21, the oral health

focus area. For the conference copy of

‘‘Healthy People 2010,’’ visit the

Internet site <http://www.health.gov/

healthypeople.

The purpose of the initiative is to

assist with the following:

• Enhanced coordination among

those involved in all aspects of

comprehensive cancer control, from

prevention to palliation.

• Implementation of priorities that

support the State’s comprehensive

cancer control plan.

• Increased cooperation and

collaboration among risk-factor and

cancer-specific programs and activities

(including surveillance systems)

without compromising the integrity of

individual categorical programs.

• Enhanced and strengthened

coalitions and partnerships that support

the overall goals and objectives of the

comprehensive cancer control plan.

• A coordinated approach to the

dissemination of cancer-related

information; and education programs

that are consumer-oriented and embody

a comprehensive approach to cancer

control.

• Capacity-building and

institutionalization of organizational

changes promoting comprehensive and

integrated cancer control.

• The development or revision of a

comprehensive cancer control plan that

is being used to support the

implementation of cancer prevention

and control priorities.

• Evaluation methods to track

progress related to the planning and

implementation of cancer control plan

goals and objectives.

B. Eligible Applicants

Assistance will be provided only to

the University of Miami for its

comprehensive South Florida Minority

Cancer Initiative. No other applications

are solicited. The sole source

justification is based on congressional

language in the Conference Report (H.R.

Rep. 106–479, at 601 (1999) to the

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2000

(Public Law 106-113), which earmarked

funding for the University of Miami,

Miami, Florida.

Note: Public Law 104–65 states that an

organization described in section 501 (c)(4) of

the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that

engages in lobbying activities is not eligible

to receive Federal funds constituting an

award, grant, cooperative agreement,

contract, loan, or any other form.

C. Availability of Funds

Approximately $800,000 is available

in FY 2000 to fund the program

described below. It is expected that the

awards will begin September 30, 2000,

and will be made for a 12-month budget

period within a project period of up to

3 years. Funding estimates may change.

Continuation awards within an

approved project period will be made

on the basis of satisfactory progress as

evidenced by required reports and the

availability of funds.

Use of Funds

Cooperative agreement funds may not

be expended to provide inpatient

hospital or treatment services.

Treatment is defined as any service

recommended by a clinician, including

medical and surgical intervention

provided in the management of a

diagnosed condition.

These funds are intended for

comprehensive cancer control and

should not be used to directly support

other existing programs such as breast

and cervical cancer programs, cancer

registry programs, laboratory or clinical

services, or tobacco control programs.

Indirectly, these funds may be used to

assist with the integration and

coordination of activities related to

these existing programs. Thus, these

funds should be used to assist with the

coordination of these and other

categorical programs into

comprehensive cancer control activities.

Funds awarded under this program

announcement may not be used to

supplant existing program efforts.

D. Program Requirements

Comprehensive cancer control

activities should adhere to current

accepted public health

recommendations by the U.S.

Preventive Services Task Force, or

current Division of Cancer Prevention

and Control (DCPC) guidance.

In conducting activities to achieve the

purpose of the program, the recipient

shall be responsible for the following

activities under 1. (Recipient Activities),

and CDC will be responsible for

activities listed under 2. (CDC

Activities).

1. Recipient Activities

a. Identify and hire necessary key staff

to implement the comprehensive cancer

control plan.

b. Maintain or enhance a broad-based

comprehensive cancer control coalition

that includes representation from

throughout the state. This coalition

should include key private,

professional, voluntary, and nonprofit

organizations, policymakers, consumers

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(including cancer survivors), payers,

media, State and federal agencies,

research and academic institutions,

schools, etc. Particular emphasis should

be placed on ensuring participation

from organizations representing

minority and medically underserved

populations.

c. Establish and implement priorities

that support the State’s comprehensive

cancer control plan, which provides a

framework for planning and action to

reduce the burden of cancer in the State.

Implementation should be guided by

goals and objectives documented in an

implementation plan to be developed or

included as part of this application.

d. Promote collaboration and

coordination among existing state-based

surveillance systems for use in

monitoring changes in cancer disease

burden and programmatic impact of the

comprehensive cancer control efforts

especially in minority and medically

underserved populations. Data should

be used for program modifications and

improvements, evaluation, and updating

the comprehensive cancer control plan,

as appropriate.

e. Evaluate progress and impact of the

program based on a systematic

evaluation plan. In addition to

evaluating progress in meeting goals,

process and impact objectives of the

implementation plan, the program

should develop performance indicators

to use as benchmarks for improvement

and to determine the success of the

overall comprehensive cancer control

effort.

f. Promote the development and

dissemination of information and

education programs that will contribute

to comprehensive cancer control; and as

appropriate, participate in national

cancer prevention, early detection, and

control campaigns. Program should use

existing education resources as well as

develop materials and activities that

address specific needs of the minority

and medically underserved populations,

as necessary and appropriate. School

health education and policies should be

considered as part of these strategies. In

addition to addressing educational

needs of the targeted populations,

programs should also consider activities

that attempt to make individual, policy,

organizational or environmental

interventions and changes that can

encourage primary prevention at all

levels, e.g., organizational changes that

can reinforce and support individual

behavior changes.

g. Participate in CDC-sponsored

trainings, meetings, site visits, and

conferences.

2. CDC Activities

a. Convene meetings for informationsharing or training. As appropriate,

these meetings will be conducted with

other CDC comprehensive cancer

control cooperative agreement

recipients.

b. Facilitate the exchange of

information and collaboration between

the recipient and other local, state,

regional or national comprehensive

cancer control efforts.

c. Disseminate to recipient relevant

state-of-the-art research findings and

public health recommendations related

to comprehensive cancer control.

d. Provide ongoing guidance,

consultation, and technical assistance in

conducting Recipient Activities.

e. Conduct site visits to assess

program progress, and mutually resolve

problems, as needed, and coordinate

reverse site visits to CDC in Atlanta,

Georgia.

F. Application Content

Use the information in the Program

Requirements, Other Requirements, and

Evaluation Criteria sections to develop

the application content. Your

application will be evaluated on the

criteria listed, so it is important to

follow them in laying out your program

plan. The narrative should be no more

than 20 (twenty) double-spaced pages,

printed on one side, with one-inch

margins, and unreduced 12 point font.

1. Statement of Need

Identify opportunities for

enhancement/improvement and existing

gaps in the support of comprehensive

cancer control and prevention activities.

Describe the extent to which the

proposed program will fill existing gaps

and provide a brief description of each

programmatic plan or research activity.

2. Objectives

Establish and submit short- and longterm objectives relative to the described

need in Section 1 above. Objectives

must be specific, measurable, attainable,

time phased, and realistic.

3. Operational Plan

Submit an operational plan including

a timeline that addresses the means for

achieving each of the objectives

established in Section 2 (objectives)

above. Provide a concise description of

each component or major activity and

how it will be implemented. The plan

must identify and establish a time line

for the completion of each component

or major activity.

4. Evaluation Plan

Submit a plan for monitoring progress

toward achieving each of the objectives

stated in Section 2 (objectives) above.

5. Program Management

Describe the organizational capacity

to conduct and manage cancer

prevention and control projects and the

project need, functions, and

qualification for each program or

research personnel requested.

6. Budget

Submit a detailed budget and

narrative justification that is consistent

with the purpose of the program and the

proposed activities.

F. Submission and Deadline

Submit the original and two copies of

PHS 5161–1 (OMB Number 0937–0189).

On or before August 1, 2000, submit

the application to the Grants

Management Specialist identified in the

‘‘Where to Obtain Additional

Information’’ section of this

announcement.

Deadline: Applications will be

considered as meeting the deadline if

they are either:

a. Received on or before the stated

deadline date; or

b. Sent on or before the deadline date.

(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 proof of timely

mailing.)

Late Applications: Applications

which do not meet the criteria in a. or

b. above are considered late applications

and will be returned to the applicant.

G. Evaluation Criteria

The application will be evaluated

according to the following criteria by an

independent review group appointed by

CDC.

1. Need statement. The extent to

which the applicant identifies specific

opportunities and existing gaps related

to the purpose of the program. (10

points)

2. Objectives. The degree to which

short- and long-term objectives are

specific, measurable, attainable, time

phased, and realistic. (20 points)

3. Operational Plans. The adequacy of

the applicant’s plan to carry out the

proposed activities, including the extent

to which the applicant plans to work

collaboratively with other organizations

and individuals who may have an

impact on cancer prevention and

control objectives particularly among

minority and medically underserved

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populations; and the extent to which the

proposal timeline appears feasible. (25

points)

4. Evaluation Plan. The extent to

which the evaluation plan appears

capable of monitoring progress toward

meeting project objectives. (25 points)

5. Program Management. The extent

to which applicant demonstrates the

ability to conduct and manage cancer

prevention and control projects and that

proposed staff appear to be qualified

and possess capacity to perform the

project. (20 points)

6. Budget. The extent to which each

line-item budget and narrative

justification are reasonable and

consistent with the purpose and

objectives of the program. (Not scored)

7. Human Subjects. Does the

application adequately address the

requirements of Title 45 CFR Part 46 for

the protection of human subjects? (Not

scored)

The degree to which the applicant has

met the CDC Policy requirements

regarding the inclusion of women,

ethnic, and racial groups in the

proposed research. This includes—

a. The proposed plan for the inclusion

of both sexes and racial and ethnic

minority populations for appropriate

representation.

b. The proposed justification when

representation is limited or absent.

c. A statement as to whether the

design of the study is adequate to

measure differences when warranted.

d. A statement as to whether the plans

for recruitment and research for study

participants include the process of

establishing partnerships with

community(ies) and recognition of

mutual benefits.

H. Other Requirements

Technical Reporting Requirements

Provide CDC with the original plus

two copies of the following:

1. Annual written progress report

must be submitted 30 days after the end

of each budget period.

2. Financial status report (FSR) must

be submitted 90 days after the end of

each budget period.

3. Final financial and performance

reports, must be submitted 90 days after

the end of the project period.

Send all reports to the Grants

Management Specialist identified in the

‘‘Where to Obtain Additional

Information’’ section of this

announcement.

The following additional

requirements are applicable to this

program. For a complete description of

each, see Attachment I in the

application package.

AR–1 Human Subjects Requirement

AR–2 Requirements for Inclusion of

Women and Racial and Ethnic

Minorities in Research

AR–9 Paperwork Reduction Act

Requirements

AR–10 Smoke-Free Workplace

Requirements

AR–11 Healthy People 2010

AR–12 Lobbying Restrictions

AR–20 Conference Support

I. Authority and Catalog of Federal

Domestic Assistance Number

This program is authorized under

sections 301(a), 317(k)(2) of the Public

Health Service Act [42 U.S.C. 241(a) and

247b(k)(2)], as amended. The Catalog of

Federal Domestic Assistance Number

for this program is 93.283.

J. Where To Obtain Additional

Information

For this announcement and other CDC

program announcements see the CDC

home page on the Internet: http://

www.cdc.gov.

If you have questions after reviewing

the contents of all the documents,

business management technical

assistance may be obtained from:

Cynthia Collins, Grants Management

Specialist, Grants Management Branch,

Procurement and Grants Office,

Announcement 00145, Centers for

Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),

Room 3627, 2920 Brandywine Road,

Atlanta, GA 30341, Telephone (770)

488–2757, E-mail address

ccollins@cdc.gov.

For program technical assistance,

contact: Corinne Graffunder, Chief,

Section A, Program Services Branch,

Division of Cancer Prevention and

Control, National Center for Chronic

Disease Prevention and Health

Promotion, Centers for Disease Control

and Prevention (CDC), 4770 Buford

Highway NE., Mailstop K–57, Atlanta,

GA 30341–3724, Telephone (770) 488–

4880, fax (770) 488–3230. E-mail

address: cgraffunder@cdc.gov.

Dated: May 31, 2000.

John L. Williams,

Director, Procurement and Grants Office,

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(CDC).

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND

HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention

[Program Announcement 00081]

Cooperative Agreements for National

Organizations To Enable

Postsecondary Institutions To Prevent

HIV Infection and Other Important

Health Problems Among Youth Notice

of Availability of Funds

A. Purpose

The Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention (Center for Disease Control)

announces the availability of fiscal year

(FY) 2000 funds for a cooperative

agreement program to enable

postsecondary institutions to prevent

HIV infection and other important

health problems among youth. Centers

for Disease Control is committed to

achieving the health promotion and

disease prevention objectives of

‘‘Healthy People 2010’’, a national

activity to reduce morbidity and

mortality and improve the quality of

life. This announcement is related to the

focus areas of HIV and Sexually

Transmitted Diseases. For the

conference copy of ‘‘Healthy People

2010’’, visit the internet site: <http://

www.health.gov/healthypeople>.

The purpose of the program is to

strengthen the capacity of

postsecondary institutions to increase

the proportion of college and university

students who receive information from

their institutions on each of six priority

health-risk behaviors (1) sexual

behaviors that result in HIV infection,

other STDs, and unintended pregnancy;

(2) alcohol and other drug use; (3)

tobacco use; (4) dietary patterns that

result in disease; (5) intentional and

unintentional injury; and (6) inadequate

physical activity. Applicants may apply

for one of the two following priority

areas, which are of equal importance:

Priority 1: Institution-wide health

promotion programs. To implement

strategies for policymakers and

practitioners (such as professors,

educators, wellness coordinators, health

care providers) in colleges and

universities to institutionalize

comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention

methods into health promotion and

disease prevention programs for youth

and young adults both on campus and

in the community, especially for groups

disproportionately affected by HIV/

AIDS, including communities of color

and youth in high risk situations in

large urban areas.

Priority 2: Preservice education. To

implement and evaluate strategies for