Assist, if necessary, in the identification of intervention strategies to reduce worker noise exposure levels. Review the results of the study and collaborate, where appropriate, in the preparation and publication of results in peer-reviewed journals. E. Application Content Competing Applications 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 25 double-spaced pages, printed on one side, with one inch margins, and unreduced font.
Forms are in the application kit.
The applicant's overall research plan should reflect a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the cooperative agreement, including the resources and time required for accomplishing the project. The plan should include a commitment from the participating mine, as evidenced by a written agreement, for the mine operator to work collaboratively with labor and government in support of achieving the objectives of the cooperative agreement. The applicant should demonstrate a clear and complete understanding of the objectives of the cooperative agreement. This should reflect the applicant's understanding of the problem to be addressed and the purpose of the project. The objectives should be timelined and measurable.