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of possible sources of conflicts of 

interest. A curriculum vitae or resume 

should be submitted with the 

nomination. 

The Department of Health and Human 

Services has special interest in assuring 

that women, minority groups, and the 

physically disabled are adequately 

represented on advisory committees; 

and therefore, extends particular 

encouragement to nominations for 

appropriately qualified female, 

minority, or disabled candidates. 

Dated: May 25, 2010. 

Sahira Rafiullah, 

Director, Division of Policy and Information 

Coordination. 

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND 

HUMAN SERVICES 

Indian Health Service 

Statutorily Mandated Single Source 

Award Program Name: National Indian 

Health Board 

AGENCY: Indian Health Service, HHS. 

ACTION: Notice of Intent to provide 

supplemental funding to the existing 

cooperative agreement with the National 

Indian Health Board (NIHB), Inc. 

Project Period: Dates: June 15– 

December 31, 2010. 

Amount of Award: Funding amounts 

for each project, per Agency are 

delineated below. All project funding is 

subject to available funds; hence all 

supplemental projects outlined in this 

notice may not be awarded if the 

Agency does not identify funding for 

each activity. 

Indian Health Service (IHS) Funding 

(1) Budget Formulation not to exceed 

$65,000. 

(2) Methamphetamine Abuse and 

Suicide Prevention Initiative (MSPI) not 

to exceed $50,000. 

(3) IHS Medicaid, Medicare Policy 

Committee (MMPC) not to exceed 

$100,000. 

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid 

Services (CMS) Funding 

(1) Study and improve the 

administration and effectiveness of the 

Medicare, Medicaid and Children’s 

Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in 

Indian County not to exceed $450,000. 

(2) Data Analysis, Consultation and 

Training not to exceed $250,000. 

(3) American Recovery and 

Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Health 

Information Technology (HIT) not to 

exceed $100,000. 

Authority: This program is authorized 

under Public Health Service Act, Section 

301(a). This program is described in the 

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance 

93.933. 

Application Deadline: June 4, 2010. 

Anticipated Award Date: June 15, 

2010. 

Summary: The IHS announces the 

award of supplemental projects under 

the existing single source cooperative 

agreement award to the NIHB, Inc. The 

Office of Direct Service and Contracting 

Tribes (ODSCT) has designated 

supplemental funds for the single 

source award to the NIHB to further 

health program objectives in the 

American Indian/Alaska Natives (AI/ 

AN) community with outreach and 

education efforts in the interest of 

improving Indian health care. The NIHB 

is the only national Indian organization 

with expertise on the variety of issues 

related to the provision of health care to 

the Indian population. 

Single Source Justification: The NIHB 

is governed by twelve elected Tribal 

Government Officials who represent 

each of the twelve IHS Areas and the 

HHS regions where federally recognized 

Tribes exist. The NIHB represents all 

564 federally recognized Tribes: 

including Tribal Governments operating 

their own health care delivery systems 

through self-determination agreements 

with the IHS and Tribes that continue 

to receive health care directly from the 

IHS. The NIHB is the only national 

Indian organization with an expertise in 

health policy and health programs, and 

the only national organization with the 

designated authority to represent all AI/ 

AN Tribes and villages. The NIHB has 

a national constituency and clearly 

supports critical services and activities 

within the IHS mission of quality health 

care for AI/AN people. The NIHB can 

provide advice, consultation and health 

care advocacy to IHS and HHS based on 

Tribal input through a broad based 

consumer network. 

The NIHB offers a national network of 

professional services to provide policy 

analysis and development, program 

assessment and development and 

regional and national meeting 

coordination. NIHB also provides 

planning and technical assistance to 

Tribes, Area Health Boards, other Tribal 

organizations, the IHS and HHS, other 

agencies within the Federal 

Government, private grant-making 

foundations, and other organizations. 

Past performance of NIHB under a 

cooperative agreement has been 

exceptional. The NIHB has consistently 

provided education and outreach to 

Tribal leadership regarding the potential 

impact of Health Care Reform 

legislation. Educational materials were 

developed for dissemination to the 

White House, HHS, Tribal Governments 

and other organizations regarding the 

priorities and concerns of Tribes as 

related to health care/insurance reform 

efforts, IHCIA passage and other health 

delivery priorities. Their Web site has 

become a primary source of information 

to Tribal leaders on healthcare policy 

issues and is often quoted by national 

healthcare policy experts. Their 

outreach and education efforts focused 

to assist with increased enrollment of 

AI/AN beneficiaries in Medicaid and 

Medicare programs and their annual 

Consumer Conference is a showplace for 

innovative Tribal practices in healthcare 

administration. Their ability to bring 

together Tribes and Federal agencies in 

an effort to explore new avenues of 

cooperation and problem solving is an 

invaluable resource to everyone 

involved. They were instrumental in 

supporting program initiatives 

associated with diabetes, suicide 

prevention, children’s health insurance 

and H1N1 prevention activities and will 

remain a solid supporter of improved 

healthcare in Indian Country. Hence, 

this all demonstrates the capability and 

substantiates the need for a noncompetitive single source award to be 

approved and continuity sustained. 

Supplemental funds have been added to 

the cooperative agreement and are nonrecurring for purposes that are related to 

the goals of the NIHB and support the 

scope of work of the cooperative 

agreement. The nature of the program 

and this agreement should allow other 

HHS operating divisions to supplement 

the NIHB agreement when those funds 

support the original intent of the 

original agreement. 

This non-competitive single source 

cooperative agreement will assist the 

agency in furthering our health program 

objectives in the AI/AN community; 

failure to approve the agreement will: 

Impede consultation with AI/AN Tribal 

Governments; impede further education 

of health policy and legislation; would 

substantially increase the cost of 

securing these services should the IHS 

be required to secure these services 

through a multitude of Area and 

regional Health Boards; and impede 

targeting of future resources to AI/AN 

communities by IHS and HHS. 

Use of Cooperative Agreement: A 

cooperative agreement has been 

awarded because of anticipated 

substantial programmatic involvement 

by IHS staff in the project. Substantial 

programmatic involvement is as follows: 

The NIHB is responsible for the 

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1. To provide technical advice in the 

area of health care policy analysis and 

program development on which IHS 

needs to take action; 

2. To provide consultation that is 

representative of all Tribal Governments 

in the area of health care policy analysis 

and program development; 

3. To assure that health care advocacy 

is based on Tribal input through a 

broad-based consumer network 

involving the Area Indian Health Boards 

or Health Board Representatives from 

each of the twelve IHS areas; 

4. To provide an opportunity for 

Tribal Government officials to share 

their concerns, challenges, and 

recommendations for improving health 

care delivery through the IHS in forums 

designed to provide training, technical 

assistance, and appropriate policy 

discussions; 

5. To provide periodic dissemination 

of health care information, including 

publication of a newsletter; and 

6. To comply with any required 

reporting requirements that are 

applicable to American Recovery and 

Reinvestment Act funding, if awarded. 

Programmatic involvement of the IHS 

staff: 

1. IHS staff will review articles 

concerning the Agency for accuracy and 

may, as requested by the NIHB, provide 

relevant articles. 

2. IHS staff will have input over the 

hiring of key personnel as defined by 

regulation or provision in the 

cooperative agreement. 

3. IHS will provide technical 

assistance to the NIHB as requested and 

attend and participate in all the NIHB 

meetings. 

4. IHS staff may, at the request of the 

NIHB, participate on study groups and 

may recommend topics for analysis and 

discussion. 

Description of the Project: 

(1) IHS Budget Formulation—The 

NIHB will assist Tribal leaders and Area 

Indian Health Boards in convening work 

groups for the purpose of consolidating 

all twelve regional budget 

recommendations and health priorities. 

NIHB will provide assistance during the 

National Tribal Budget work session; 

will provide packaging and distribution 

of National Tribal budget priorities to all 

Tribes; and will provide support for the 

evaluation of the 2012 budget process 

and planning for the 2013 budget 

process. 

(2) IHS MSPI—The NIHB will provide 

technical assistance around 

methamphetamine and suicide 

prevention issues in AI/AN 

communities. Specifically, NIHB will 

use funds to: (a) Serve as technical 

experts in national AI/AN 

methamphetamine and suicide 

prevention issues; (b) assess and report 

on the status of methamphetamine and 

suicide prevention activities in Tribal 

communities; and (c) create and/or 

provide outreach, communication and 

educational materials and/or activities 

on this topic. 

(3) IHS MMPC—The NIHB will 

provide logistical and administrative 

support to the IHS MMPC. This 

includes convening the Committee for 

conference calls and meetings; 

generating reports from such activities, 

and disseminating information to Tribes 

and Tribal organizations. 

(4) CMS—Study and improve the 

administration and effectiveness of the 

Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP in Indian 

County. The NIHB will conduct 

analyses, research and studies to 

address the potential and actual impact 

of CMS programs on AI/AN 

beneficiaries and the health care system 

serving these beneficiaries. 

(5) CMS—Data analysis, consultation 

and dissemination of information to 

Tribes and Tribal organizations. The 

NIHB will complete further analysis of 

State consultation practices focusing on 

ARRA Section 5006 implementation 

practices; conduct additional State level 

trainings with State and Tribal staff on 

consultation practices employing 

coordination through local Health 

Boards; and conduct focused data 

analyses on topics including across 

State border access issues and 

enrollment changes associated with 

Children’s Health Insurance Program 

Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA) and 

ARRA legislation. 

(6) CMS—American Recovery and 

Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Health 

Information Technology (HIT). The 

NIHB will investigate what data 

management systems Tribes and Tribal 

organizations (T/TOs) use for their HIT 

services and identify which T/TOs are 

not using the IHS Resource and Patient 

Management System (RPMS). The NIHB 

will provide information and training 

on ‘‘meaningful use’’ of electronic health 

records and a report to CMS projecting 

‘‘meaningful use’’ of electronic health 

records among T/TOs not on the IHS 

RPMS system. 

Continuation awards are subject to the 

availability of funds and satisfactory 

performance. 

To obtain application instructions 

please click on the following link and go 

to the funding opportunities http:// 

www.ihs.gov/NonMedicalPrograms/ 

gogp/index.cfm?module=gogp_funding. 

Once you enter the Funding 

Opportunity section of the Grants Policy 

Website, click on the NIHB–2010– 

Supplemental Awards to access the 

instructions. Hard copy applications 

will be accepted from the applicant. 

Grants.gov submissions are not required 

under this notification. 

Review Criteria: 

A. Project Objective(s), Work Plan and 

Consultants (40 Points) 

(1) Identify the proposed project 

objective(s) addressing the following: 

Measurable and (if applicable) 

quantifiable, results oriented, timelimited. 

(2) Address how the proposed project 

will result in change or improvement in 

program operations or processes for 

each proposed project objective. Also 

address what tangible products, if any, 

are expected from the project, (i.e. 

legislative analysis, policy analysis, 

Annual Conference, Summits, etc.) 

(3) Submit a work plan in the 

appendix which includes the following 

information: 

• Provide the action steps on a 

timeline for accomplishing the proposed 

project objective(s). 

• Identify who will perform the 

action steps. 

• Identify who will supervise the 

action steps taken. 

• Identify what tangible products will 

be produced during and the end of the 

proposed project objective(s). 

• Identify who will accept and/or 

approve work products during the 

duration of the proposed project and at 

the end of the proposed project. 

• Include any training that will take 

place during the proposed project and 

who will be attending the training. 

• Include evaluation activities 

planned. 

(4) If consultants or contractors will 

be used during the proposed project, 

please include the following 

information in their scope of work (or 

note if consultants/contractors will not 

be used): 

• Educational requirements. 

• Desired qualifications and work 

experience. 

• Expected work products to be 

delivered on a timeline. 

• If a potential consultant/contractor 

has already been identified, please 

include a resume in the Appendix. 

(5) Describe what updates will be 

required for the continued success of 

the proposed project. Include when 

these updates are anticipated and where 

funds will come from to conduct the 

update and/or maintenance. 

B. Organizational Capabilities and 

Qualifications (30 Points) 

(1) Describe the organizational 

structure of the organization beyond 

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(2) Describe the ability of the 

organization to manage the proposed 

project. Include information regarding 

similarly sized projects in scope and 

financial assistance as well as other 

cooperative agreement/grants and 

projects successfully completed. 

(3) Describe what equipment (i.e., fax 

machine, phone, computer, etc.) and 

facility space (i.e., office space) will be 

available for use during the proposed 

project. Include information about any 

equipment not currently available that 

will be purchased through the 

cooperative agreement/grant. 

(4) List key personnel who will work 

on the project. Include title used in the 

work-plan. In the appendix, include 

position descriptions and resumes for 

all key personnel. Position descriptions 

should clearly describe each position 

and duties, indicating desired 

qualifications and experience 

requirements related to the proposed 

project. Resumes must indicate that the 

proposed staff member is qualified to 

carry out the proposed project activities. 

If a position is to be filled, indicate that 

information on the proposed position 

description. 

(5) Address the extent to which the 

proposed project will build the 

organization’s capacity to provide, 

improve, or expand services that 

address the need(s) of the target 

population. 

C. Categorical Budget and Budget 

Justification (15 Points) 

(1) Provide a categorical budget for 

each supplement based on the project 

period identified. 

(2) If indirect costs are claimed, 

indicate and apply the current 

negotiated rate to the budget. Include a 

copy of the rate agreement in the 

appendix. 

(3) Provide a narrative justification 

explaining why each line item is 

necessary/relevant to the proposed 

project. Include sufficient cost and other 

details to facilitate the determination of 

cost allowability (i.e., equipment 

specifications, etc.). 

D. Project Evaluation (15 Points) 

Each proposed objective requires an 

evaluation component to assess its 

progression and ensure its completion. 

Also, include the evaluation activities in 

the work-plan. Describe the proposed 

plan to evaluate both outcomes and 

process. Outcome evaluation relates to 

the results identified in the objectives, 

and process evaluation relates to the 

work-plan and activities of the project. 

(1) For outcome evaluation, describe: 

• What the criteria will be for 

determining success of each objective. 

• What data will be collected to 

determine whether the objective was 

met. 

• At what intervals will data be 

collected. 

• Who will collect the data and their 

qualifications. 

• How the data will be analyzed. 

• How the results will be used. 

(2) For process evaluation, describe: 

• How the project will be monitored 

and assessed for potential problems and 

needed quality improvements. 

• Who will be responsible for 

monitoring and managing project 

improvements based on results of 

ongoing process improvements and 

their qualifications. 

• How ongoing monitoring will be 

used to improve the project. 

• Any products, such as manuals or 

policies, that might be developed and 

how they might lend themselves to 

replication by others. 

• How the project will document 

what is learned throughout the project 

period. 

(3) Describe any evaluation efforts 

that are planned to occur after the grant 

period ends. 

(4) Describe the ultimate benefit for 

the AI/AN that will be derived from this 

project. 

Agency Contact(s): 

For program-related information, 

contact Ronald Demaray, Acting 

Director, IHS Office of Direct Service 

and Contracting Tribes, phone number 

301–443–1104 or by e-mail at 

ronald.demaray@ihs.gov. 

For grants-related information, 

contact Kimberly M. Pendleton, Grants 

Management Officer, Division of Grants 

Operations, 301–443–5204 or by e-mail 

at kimberly.pendleton@ihs.gov. 

Dated: May 26, 2010. 

Randy Grinnell, 

Deputy Director, Indian Health Service. 

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND 

HUMAN SERVICES 

Centers for Disease Control and 

Prevention 

Disease, Disability, and Injury 

Prevention and Control Special 

Emphasis Panel (SEP): Conducting 

Public Health Research in Kenya 

(Panel B), Funding Opportunity 

Announcement (FOA) GH10–003, Initial 

Review 

In accordance with Section 10(a)(2) of 

the Federal Advisory Committee Act 

(Pub. L. 92–463), the Centers for Disease 

Control and Prevention (CDC) 

announces the aforementioned meeting: 

Time and Date: 12 p.m.–3 p.m., June 24, 

2010 (Closed). 

Place: Teleconference. 

Status: The meeting will be closed to the 

public in accordance with provisions set 

forth in Section 552b(c)(4) and (6), Title 5 

U.S.C., and the Determination of the Director, 

Management Analysis and Services Office, 

CDC, pursuant to Public Law 92–463. 

Matters to be Discussed: The meeting will 

include the initial review, discussion, and 

evaluation of applications received in 

response to ‘‘Conducting Public Health 

Research in Kenya (Panel B),’’ FOA GH10– 

003. 

Contact Person for More Information: 

Sheree Marshall Williams, PhD, Scientific 

Review Administrator, CDC, 1600 Clifton 

Road, NE., Mailstop D73, Atlanta, GA 30333, 

Telephone: (404) 639–7742. 

The Director, Management Analysis and 

Services Office, has been delegated the 

authority to sign Federal Register notices 

pertaining to announcements of meetings and 

other committee management activities, for 

both CDC and the Agency for Toxic 

Substances and Disease Registry. 

Dated: May 25, 2010. 

Elaine L. Baker, 

Director, Management Analysis and Services 

Office, Centers for Disease Control and 

Prevention. 

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND 

HUMAN SERVICES 

Food and Drug Administration 

[Docket No. FDA–2007–F–0330] (formerly 

Docket No. 2007F–0454) 

General Mills, Inc.; Withdrawal of Food 

Additive Petition 

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, 

HHS. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: The Food and Drug 

Administration (FDA) is announcing the 

withdrawal, without prejudice to a 

future filing, of a food additive petition 

(FAP 7M4770) proposing that the food 

additive regulations be amended to 

provide for the safe use of ultraviolet 

radiation for the reduction of pathogens 

and other microorganisms in aqueous 

sugar solutions and potable water 

intended for use in food production. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Laura A. Dye, Center for Food Safety 

and Applied Nutrition (HFS–265), Food 

and Drug Administration, 5100 Paint 

Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD 20740– 

3835, 301–436–1275. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In a notice 

published in the Federal Register of 


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