[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 206 (Wednesday, October 24, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 53800]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-26742]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[Program Announcement 02018]


New York Emergency Disaster Relief Related to Asthma; Notice of 
Availability of Funds

A. Purpose

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the 
availability of funds for a cooperative agreement program for New York 
Emergency Disaster Relief Related to Asthma. The purpose of the program 
is to assist the New York State Department of Human Services in 
assessing public health threats and addressing public health issues 
related to asthma, as a result of the terrorist attack of September 11, 
2001. This program addresses the ``Healthy People 2010'' focus areas of 
Environmental Health and Public Health Infrastructure.

B. Eligible Applicant

    Eligible applicant is Health Research, Inc./New York State 
Department of Health. No other applications are solicited.
    This project is authorized by H.R. 2888, 2001 Emergency 
Supplemental Appropriations Act for Recovery from and Response to 
Terrorist Attacks on the United States.

C. Availability of Funds

    Approximately $5,200,000 is available to fund this award. The award 
is expected to be made for a 12-month budget period within a 5 year 
project period. As long as funds are continued or directed for this 
applicant continuation funding will be made available for up to 5 
years. Funding estimates may vary and are subject to change.
    At the request of the applicant, Federal personnel, equipment, or 
supplies may be provided in lieu of a portion of the financial 
assistance.

D. Where To Obtain Additional Information

    If you have questions after reviewing the contents of all the 
documents, business management technical assistance may be obtained 
from: Sharon Robertson, Lead Grants Management Specialist, Grants 
Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention (CDC), 2920 Brandywine Road, Room 3000, Atlanta, 
GA 30341-4146, Telephone: (770) 488-2740, E-mail address: [email protected].
    For program technical assistance, contact: Liane Hostler, Air 
Pollution and Respiratory Health Branch, National Center for 
Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 
Clifton Road, NE (MS E-17), Atlanta, GA 30333, Telephone number: (404) 
498-1009, E-mail address: [email protected].

    Dated: October 18, 2001.
Rebecca O'Kelley,
Acting Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention (CDC).
[FR Doc. 01-26742 Filed 10-23-01; 8:45 am]
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