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Administration, and other relevant

components within the Department.

These delegations shall be exercised

under the Department’s existing

delegation of authority and policy on

regulations. In addition, I hereby affirm

and ratify any actions taken by you or

your subordinates that involved the

exercise of the authorities delegated

herein prior to the effective date of this

delegation.

This delegation is effective

immediately.

Donna E. Shalala,

Secretary.

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND

HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention

[Program Announcement 00089]

Health Promotion and Disease

Prevention Research Center

Cooperative Agreement; 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 cooperative agreement

program to fund a Health Promotion and

Disease Prevention Research Center

(PRC) at the University of Kentucky.

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 of Educational and CommunityBased Programs. For the conference

copy of ‘‘Healthy People 2010’’, visit the

internet site http://www.health.gov/

healthypeople. The purpose of the

program is to support health promotion

and disease prevention research that

focuses on the major causes of death

and disability and promote health

practices that lead to more effective

State and local programs.

Note: Background and CDC program

objectives are provided in Attachment 1.

B. Eligible Applicants

Assistance will be provided only to

the University of Kentucky, School of

Medicine. No other applications are

solicited.

C. Availability of Funds

Approximately $525,000 is available

in FY 2000 to fund a Health Promotion

and Disease Prevention Research Center

in Kentucky. It is expected that the

award will begin on or about September

30, 2000, and will be made for a 12-

month budget period within a project

period of up to three 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.

Direct Assistance

You may request Federal personnel,

equipment, or supplies as direct

assistance, in lieu of a portion of

financial assistance (see Application

Content).

D. Program Requirements

In conducting activities to achieve the

purpose of this program, the recipient

will be responsible for the activities

under 1. (Recipient Activities), and CDC

will be responsible for the activities

under 2. (CDC Activities).

1. Recipient Activities

a. Select a research theme that will

serve as a focus for Prevention Research

activities for Appalachia.

b. Develop the administrative

structure and recruit staff to implement

a Prevention Research Center plan.

c. Conduct and evaluate a

demonstration project in health

promotion and disease prevention or

preventive health services, within a

defined community or special

population. The project must reflect the

needs of the community within the

applicant’s jurisdiction and show

evidence of having used an appropriate

planning process in determining project

selection. Consistent with the

discussion in the Background and CDC

Program Objectives (See Attachment 1),

the project should specify how the

research project will heighten public

health practice and advance research

translation.

d. Establish an advisory committee to

provide input on the major program

activities. Membership may include but

is not limited to a variety of local

health-care providers, health and

education agency officials, community

leaders and organizers, and

representatives of local businesses,

churches, voluntary organizations, and

consumers.

e. Establish collaborative activities

with appropriate organizations,

individuals, and State and local health

departments.

f. Conduct applied community-based

training in research methods to foster

community involvement and build

community capacity for participatory

research. If appropriate, this training

may include a distance-learning-based

format.

g. Establish the capacity to implement

and evaluate multi disciplinary,

professional training programs in

prevention research.

h. Establish a plan to ensure

translation of results to appropriate

constituencies.

2. CDC Activities

a. Collaborate as appropriate with the

recipient in all stages of the project.

b. Provide programmatic and

technical assistance.

c. Participate in improving program

performance through consultation based

on information and activities of other

projects.

d. Provide scientific collaboration

with grantee as necessary to meet

program goals and objectives.

e. At the request of the applicant,

assist with developing the curriculum,

training, or conducting other specific

necessary activities.

E. Application Content

Application

Use the information in the Program

Requirements, Other Requirements, and

Evaluation Criteria sections to develop

the application content. The application

will be evaluated on the criteria listed,

so it is important to follow them in

laying out the program plan. The

narrative must not exceed 90 doublespaced pages, printed on one side, with

one inch margins, and 12’’ font,

excluding appendixes and PHS Form

398. Appendices must not exceed 25

pages and must be hard copy documents

(i.e., no audiovisual materials, posters,

etc.).

1. Research Theme

Identify a research theme and

describe activities designed to focus on

the theme that will result in innovative

approaches to prevention research.

Clearly identify the need of the partner

community in Appalachia, and describe

the PRC’s experience working with

communities on the identified research

theme. The applicant may wish to refer

to products from the Task Force

Community Preventive Services when

considering their research theme. (For

detailed information, visit the Guide to

Community Preventive Services on the

Web at http://web.health.gov/

communityguide). Examples of research

themes from current Research

Prevention Centers include:

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a. Bridging the Gap Between Public

Health Science and Practice in

Underserved Populations.

b. Promoting the Health of

Multiethnic Communities of the

Southwest.

c. Putting Health Promotion into

Action Community Collaboration.

d. Reduction of Excess Morbidity and

Mortality in the Harlem Community.

e. Promoting Healthy Behavior and

Disease Prevention in Native American

Populations.

2. Prevention Research Center Plan

Submit a plan for a prevention

research center serving Appalachia with

clear goals, objectives, and activities, to

include:

a. A description of goals and

objectives for the budget period that are

consistent with the research theme.

Objectives should be specific,

measurable, attainable, realistic and

time-phased (SMART MODEL for

objectives).

b. A description of the scope, methods

of operation, evaluation, and a timeline

for implementation.

c. A description of the use of other

federal funds that will impact on stated

program objectives.

d. A description of any financial and

in-kind contributions from nonfederal

sources.

e. Documentation describing the

composition, membership, rationale for

membership, and objectives for a

Community Advisory Committee.

Documentation of how the Advisory

Committee will facilitate collaboration

with community organizations, State

and local health or education

departments.

f. A description of plans for

conducting community-based applied

training.

g. A description of capacity to provide

prevention research training for

professionals.

h. Documentation of commitment to

minority and underserved populations,

or other defined populations or

communities.

i. A description of significant factors

which may favorably or adversely

impact on program performance.

3. Management and Staffing Plan

Provide a management plan that

includes a description of all

organizational units and functions in

the PRC. The plan should reflect the

ability of the PRC to carry out the

chosen research theme. Describe how

the applicant will integrate the PRC

within the parent institution. The

following areas should be considered in

developing a management and staffing

plan:

a. Describe the PRCs personnel

infrastructure.

b. Describe how proposed staffing will

support center activity. Current resumes

must be included.

c. Describe how the proposed staff

meet the goal of establishing

multidisciplinary prevention research

centers.

d. No less than two full-time positions

(FTE’s) must be allocated for the

following functions: (Percentages of an

FTE may be used for several positions.)

(1) Scientific oversight: Accountable

for center research and development,

design, methodology, project evaluation,

and publications.

(2) Community Development:

Community liaison, advisory

committee, community training

activities, and community

dissemination.

(3) Program and Project Management:

Oversight of center supported research

and Institutional Review Board (IRB)

protocols, coordination of center

studies, mentorship of junior

investigators, dissemination activities,

and professional training in prevention

research.

(4) Center Administration:

Responsible for communication with

CDC’s Prevention Research Centers

Program staff and Procurement and

Grants Office. Responsibilities will

include submission of fiscal reports,

fiscal tracking and reports, personnel,

and center procurement.

4. Research Project

Submit a description of a research

project that is consistent with the CDC

PRC Program objectives and selected

PRC theme. The narrative for specific

project should contain:

a. A description of the research

project including goals, objectives,

timeline, research questions and target

population.

b. A description of the research

methods including methods for

participant recruitment, data collection,

evaluation design, and data analysis.

c. A description of the extent of

community and other research

collaborations in the proposed project.

d. A description of project staff

(number and types of positions).

e. A project budget.

f. A description of the plans to

translate research findings into public

health practice or policy.

g. Does the application adequately

address the requirements of Title 45

CFR part 46 for the protection of human

subjects?

5. Evaluation Plan

Describe and plan a methodology to

evaluate PRC program and activities

with regard to program progress and

process; fulfillment of outcome

objectives; impact, and community

involvement; the PRCs communitybased objectives; and any other

indicators, such as cost-benefit analyses.

Specify staff responsible for the plan

and their background and experience in

evaluation research.

6. Budget Information

Provide a line-item budget and

narrative justification for all requested

costs that are consistent with the goals,

objectives, and proposed research

activities, to include:

a. Line-item breakdown and

justification for all personnel, i.e., name,

position title, annual salary, percentage

of time and effort, and amount

requested.

b. Line-item breakdown and

justification for all contracts and

consultants, to include:

(1) Name of contractor or consultant

(2) Period of performance

(3) Method of selection (e.g.,

competitive or sole source)

(4) Scope of work

(5) Method of accountability

(6) Itemized budget

c. Requests for direct assistance in the

form of field assignees must also

include the following:

(1) The number of assignees

requested.

(2) A description of the position and

proposed duties for each assignee.

(3) Justification for request.

(4) An organizational chart and the

name of the intended supervisor.

(5) The availability of careerenhancing training, education, and

research experience opportunities for

the assignee(s).

(6) Assignee access to computer

equipment for electronic

communication between CDC

headquarter’s office and PRC.

d. A brief three-year budget projection

should be submitted that clearly

separates and distinguishes direct from

indirect costs.

F. Submission and Deadline

Submit the original and five copies of

the application PHS Form 398 (OMB

Number 0925–0001) (adhere to the

instructions on the Errata Instruction

Sheet for PHS 398). Forms are available

at the following Internet address:

www.cdc.gov/ . . . Forms, or in the

application kit. The application must be

submitted on or before June 15, 2000.

Submit the application to the Grants

Management Specialist identified in the

‘‘Where to Obtain Additional

Information’’ section of this

announcement.

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Deadline: The application shall be

considered as meeting the deadline

above if it is either:

(a) Received on or before the deadline

date; or

(b) Sent on or before the deadline

date. (Applicant 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.)

G. Evaluation Criteria

An external peer review panel will

review the application using the

following criteria:

(1) PRC Theme; (2) Center Plan; (3)

Management and Staffing Plan; (4)

Research Project; and (5) Evaluation.

The Budget and Human Subjects

sections are reviewed but not scored.

The review panel will score the

application overall, based on a 1–5 scale

(with increments of 0.1) with 1=highest

(best) and 5–lowest. The reviewers’

scores are then averaged and multiplied

by 100 to attain a priority score for the

application. The review panel will also

compile a summary and

recommendations including the

strengths and weaknesses of the

application.

1. PRC Theme

To what extent does the research

theme meet health priorities and

emerging public health needs of

identified communities or special

groups?

2. Center Plan

(a) To what extent does the plan have

objectives that are clear, specific,

measurable, attainable, realistic and

time-phased?

(b) Does the plan make effective use

of both PRC and community resources

to advance the PRC theme?

(c) Is the plan consistent with the PRC

purpose, and does it include a threeyear timeline?

(d) Does the plan describe the

composition of a Community Advisory

Committee and rationale for its

membership, relevance and feasibility of

committee objectives and its role within

the PRC?

(e) Is a plan included to establish

collaborative activities with appropriate

organizations, individuals, State, and

local health departments?

(f) Is a plan included to conduct

community-based training in research

methods to foster community

involvement and build community

capacity for participatory research?

(g) Does the plan contain a

description of the Center’s capacity for

providing professional,

multidisciplinary prevention research

training in the area of health promotion

and disease prevention?

3. Management and Staffing Plan

To what extent does the applicant

demonstrate the ability, capacity,

organizational structure, and staffing to

carry out the overall theme, objectives,

and specific project plans?

4. Research Project

(a) Does the applicant demonstrate an

understanding of the community

contexts, current scientific literature, as

well as other information sources

relevant to the proposed project?

(b) Are the conceptual framework,

design, methods, analyses, and

translation plan adequately developed,

well-integrated, scientifically strong,

and appropriate to the aims of the

project?

(c) Does the proposed approach allow

for flexibility or change in research

methods or focus as necessary?

(d) Does the applicant acknowledge

potential problem areas and consider

alternative tactics?

(e) Is there an appropriate work plan

included?

(f) Does the project include plans to

measure progress toward achieving the

stated objectives?

(g) Does the applicant propose

research translation approaches or

methods for findings from the project?

(h) 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:

(1) The proposed plan for the

inclusion of both sexes and racial and

ethnic minority populations for

appropriate representation.

(2) The proposed justification when

representation is limited or absent.

(3) A statement as to whether the

design of the study is adequate to

measure differences when warranted.

(4) A statement as to whether the

plans for recruitment and outreach for

study participants include the process

of establishing partnerships with

community(ies) and recognition of

mutual benefits.

5. Evaluation

To what extent are the plan and

methodology proposed to evaluate the

PRC program and activities with regard

to program progress and process;

fulfillment of outcome objectives;

impact, and community involvement;

the PRCs community-based objectives;

and any other indicators, such as costbenefit analyses feasible and of

scientific merit?

6. Budget (Reviewed But Not Scored)

The extent to which the budget and

justification are consistent with the

program objectives and purpose.

7. Human Subjects (Reviewed But Not

Scored)

Does the application adequately

address the requirements of Title 45

CFR Part 46 for the protection of human

subjects?

H. Other Requirements

Technical Reporting Requirements

Provide CDC with original plus two

copies of:

1. progress reports (annual);

2. financial status report, not more

than 90 days after the end of the budget

period; and

3. final financial and performance

reports, no more than 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 2 in the

application kit.

AR–1 Human Subjects Requirements

AR–2 Requirements for Inclusion of

Women and Racial and Ethnic Minorities

in Research

AR–7 Executive Order 12372 Review

AR–8 Public Health System Reporting

Requirements

AR–9 Paperwork Reduction Act

Requirements

AR–10 Smoke-Free Workplace

Requirements

AR–11 Healthy People 2010

AR–12 Lobbying Restrictions

I. Authority and Catalog of Federal

Domestic Assistance Number

This program is authorized under

sections 301(a), 317(k)(2) and 1706 [42

U. S. C. 241(a), 247b(k)(2) and 300 u–

5] of the Public Health Service Act, as

amended. The Catalog of Federal

Domestic Assistance number is 93.135.

J. Where To Obtain Additional

Information

To receive additional written

information and to request an

application kit, call 1–888–GRANTS4

(1–888–472–6874). You will be asked to

leave your name and address and will

be instructed to identify the

Announcement number of interest.

If you have questions after reviewing

the contents of all the documents,

business management/technical

assistance may be obtained from: Robert

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Hancock, Grants Management

Specialist, Grants Management Branch,

Procurement and Grants Office, Centers

for Disease Control and Prevention

(CDC), Room 3000, 2920 Brandywine

Road, Atlanta, GA30341–4146

telephone (770) 488–2746, E-mail

address: RNH2@cdc.gov

For program technical assistance,

contact: Lynda Doll, Ph.D., Program

Director, Prevention Research Centers

Office, National Center for Chronic

Disease Prevention and Health

Promotion, Centers for Disease Control

and Prevention (CDC), 4770 Buford

Highway, NE, Atlanta, GA 30341–3724,

telephone 404–488–5395, E-mail

address: LSD1@cdc.gov

Dated: April 11, 2000.

John L. Williams,

Director, Procurement and Grants Office.

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND

HUMAN SERVICES

Health Resources and Services

Administration

Agency Information Collection

Activities: Submission for OMB

Review; Comment Request

Periodically, the Health Resources

and Services Administration (HRSA)

publishes abstracts of information

collection requests under review by the

Office of Management and Budget, in

compliance with the Paperwork

Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.

Chapter 35). To request a copy of the

clearance requests submitted to OMB for

review, call the HRSA Reports

Clearance Office on (301)–443–1129.

The following request has been

submitted to the Office of Management

and Budget for review under the

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995:

Proposed Project: HRSA Competing

Training Grant Application,

Instructions and Relating Regulations

(OMB No. 0915–0060)—Revision

The Health Resources and Services

Administration uses the information in

the application to determine the

eligibility of applicants for awards, to

calculate the amount of each award and

to judge the relative merit of

applications. The form is distributed

electronically via the Internet. The

budget is negotiated for all years of the

project period based on this application

and program-specific instructions that

include greater standardization of

content for the project summary and the

detailed description of the project.

The Bureau of Health Professions is

planning to remove from the Code of

Federal Regulations the existing training

grant regulations under 42 CFR parts 57

and 58. It is the intent of the Department

to operate under new statute for

compliance, implementation, and

administration of the training grant

programs under titles VII and VIII of the

PHS Act. The existing regulations are

fundamentally and extensively

inconsistent with the new law which

takes an interdisciplinary approach (and

thus inhibits the achievement of the

statute’s objectives). Program specific

guidance and information for preparing

applications are now provided in the

grant application materials (which

makes them now self-contained).

The burden estimate is as follows:

Form Number of

respondents

Response per

respondent

Total responsesHours per

response

Total burden

hours

Progress Report ................................................................. 1,250 1 1,250 56.25 70,313

Written comments and

recommendations concerning the

proposed information collection should

be sent within 30 days of this notice to:

Wendy A. Taylor, Human Resources

and Housing Branch, Office of

Management and Budget, New

Executive Office Building, Room 10235,

Washington, D.C. 20503.

Dated: April 7, 2000.

Jane Harrison,

Director, Division of Policy Review and

Coordination.

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND

HUMAN SERVICES

National Institutes of Health

National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the

NIH Center for Information Technology

(CIT): Opportunity for a Cooperative

Research and Development Agreement

(CRADA) for the Development of

Software Enhancement for Expanding

the Medical Uses of the

TELESYNERGYTM Medical

Consultation Workstation

AGENCY: National Institutes of Health,

PHS, DHHS.

ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: The National Cancer Institute

(NCI) and the Center for Information

Technology (CIT) seek a Cooperative

Research and Development Agreement

(CRADA) Collaborator to provide

programming and systems integration

support to NCI for the further

development and commercialization of

the TELESYNERGYTM Medical

Consultation WorkStation.

Over the past six years, the Center for

Information Technology at the National

Institutes of Health has developed

TELESYNERGYTM, a multimedia

medical imaging and personal

interaction infrastructure within an

electronic imaging environment, to

facilitate professional collaboration and

education concerning cancer research

protocols and clinical cancer care.

TELESYNERGYTM has been designed to

provide for the simultaneous highresolution display of images from

numerous medical modalities, in both

real-time and store-and-forward modes,

as well as for the simultaneous

interaction of medical experts and other

research professionals. One example of

implementation of TELESYNERGYTM is

underway within the Radiation

Oncology Branch (ROB) in the National

Cancer Institute. ROB’s initial

applications are in the areas of research

participation in radiotherapy planning

and treatment, and the related

subsequent clinical and research

interactions and collaborations as a

result.

Potential areas of application for the

TELESYNERGYTM platform include

oncology, general medicine, family

practice, and specialties such as OB/