[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 101 (Thursday, May 26, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-12843]
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[Federal Register: May 26, 1994]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
[CDC-456]
Announcement of Cooperative Agreement to the Massachusetts
Department of Public Health
SUMMARY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces
the availability of fiscal year (FY) 1994 funds to provide assistance
to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH), to conduct
active rabies surveillance in the vicinity of Cape Cod, to assess the
efficacy of an oral vaccination program against wildlife rabies, to
ascertain the veterinary and human public health consequences that
result, and to determine whether the program is cost beneficial.
Approximately $50,300 is available in FY 1994 to fund this award. It is
expected that the award will begin on or about July 8, 1994, and will
be made for a 12-month budget period within a project period of up to 3
years. Funding estimates may vary and are subject to change. A
continuation award within the project period will be made on the basis
of satisfactory progress and availability of funds.
The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to provide assistance
to the MDPH to:
(1) Conduct active rabies surveillance in the vicinity of Cape Cod;
(2) Evaluate the efficacy of an oral wildlife rabies vaccine in
Cape Cod;
(3) Ascertain the epidemiologic determinants and public health
consequences of the study; and
(4) Determine whether the cost of the program is beneficial towards
rabies control in a region of high density of humans and companion
animals.
The CDC will provide consultation and technical assistance in
planning, conducting and evaluating the studies to achieve program
goals; provide serological and other appropriate laboratory assays to
determine rabies status; and collaborate with MDPH in applying the
results of these studies to other appropriate venues.
The Public Health Service (PHS) is committed to achieving the
health promotion and disease prevention objectives of ``Healthy People
2000,'' a PHS-led national activity to reduce morbidity and mortality
and improve the quality of life. This announcement is related to the
priority area of Immunization and Infectious Diseases. (For ordering a
copy of ``Healthy People 2000,'' see the section ``Where To Obtain
Additional Information.'')
Authority
This program is authorized under section(s) 301 [42 U.S.C. 241]
317(k)(1), and 317(k)(3) [42 U.S.C. 247b(k)(1), and 247b(k)(3)] of the
Public Health Service Act, as amended. Applicable program regulations
are found in 42 CFR part 51b, Project Grants for Preventive Health
Services and 42 CFR part 52, Grants for Research Projects.
Smoke-Free Workplace
The Public Health Service strongly encourages all grant recipients
to provide a smoke-free workplace and promote the non-use of all
tobacco products. This is consistent with the PHS mission to protect
and advance the physical and mental health of the American people.
Eligible Applicant
Assistance will be provided only to MDPH. No other applications are
solicited. The program announcement and application kit have been sent
to MDPH. The MDPH is located in Boston, Massachusetts. Issues
surrounding the surveillance, diagnosis and reporting of rabies
throughout the State fall under the MDPH authority. The department
promotes cooperative efforts among the local town and county health
departments of this State, shares knowledge on important public health
issues and is a central resource for the development and distribution
of educational material for both professional and technical
development.
During 1993, the MDPH supported a plan to promote the use of oral
rabies vaccine among wildlife in the vicinity of Cape Cod. The MDPH has
developed appropriate educational materials, diagnostic criteria,
methods for determining epidemiologic factors which might be associated
with rabies exposure and its consequent control throughout the State.
In addition to existing baseline data concerning rabies prevalence and
already-developed educational vaccination campaign materials, the MDPH
has other characteristics which are essential to the study including:
The authority to promote active rabies surveillance and diagnosis in
the region of study; ready access to major colleges and universities
and important cooperators such as wildlife rehabilitators in the
vicinity of Cape Cod; for promotional and collaborative activities
access to community Cape Cod health centers which have the facilities
necessary to gather and quantify the needed statistics; and a system
developed for veterinary and public health tracking of exposed animals
and humans. No other such oral wildlife rabies program having the
geographical advantage offered by Cape Cod has been initiated in the
United States. Thus, the MDPH is uniquely qualified and the only
eligible applicant for this study.
Executive Order 12372 Review
The application is subject to Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs as governed by Executive Order (E.O.) 12372. E.O. 12372 sets
up a system for State and local government review of proposed Federal
assistance applications. The applicant should contact their State
Single Point of Contact (SPOC) as early as possible to alert them to
the prospective application and receive any necessary instructions on
the State process. Information on the Massachusetts SPOC is included in
the application kit. If the SPOC has any State process recommendations
on applications submitted to CDC, they should forward them to Edwin L.
Dixon, Grants Management Officer, Grants Management Branch, Procurement
and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
255 East Paces Ferry Road, NE., Mailstop E-18, room 314, Atlanta,
Georgia 30305. (The receipt date for SPOC comments will be 60 days
after the application deadline date.) The granting agency does not
guarantee to ``accommodate or explain'' for State process
recommendations it receives after that date.
Public Health System Reporting Requirements
This program is not subject to the Public Health System Reporting
Requirements.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number is 93.283.
Where To Obtain Additional Information
If you are interested in obtaining additional information regarding
this project, please refer to announcement number 456 and contact Leah
D. Simpson, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management Branch,
Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), 255 East Paces Ferry Road, NE., room 314, Mailstop E-
18, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 842-6803. A copy of ``Healthy People
2000'' (Full Report, Stock No. 017-001-00474-0) or ``Healthy People
2000'' (Summary Report, Stock No. 017-001-00473-1) referenced in the
Summary may be obtained through the Superintendent of Documents,
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-9325, telephone (202)
783-3238.
Dated: May 20, 1994.
Ladene H. Newton,
Acting Associate Director for Management and Operations, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
[FR Doc. 94-12843 Filed 5-25-94; 8:45 am]
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