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Marketing (NCHM), Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
A central component of the CDC’s
mission is to strengthen the nation’s
public health infrastructure by
coordinating public health surveillance
at CDC and providing domestic and
international support through scientific
communications and terrorism
preparedness and emergency response.
The Epidemic Information Exchange
(Epi-X) provides CDC and its state and
local partners and collaborators with a
secure public health communications
network intended for routine and
emergent information exchange in a
secure environment.
Great attention has been focused on
improving secure public health
communications networks for the
dissemination of critical disease
outbreak and/or bioterrorism-related
assist with the decision-making process.
Presently, the necessity of this
evaluation process is timely because of
ongoing terrorism threats and acts
perpetrated worldwide.
The survey information will be
gathered through an online
questionnaire format, and help evaluate
user comprehension and facility solely
with the targeted notification and rapid
alerting functionalities of Epi-X. The
questionnaire will consist of both
closed- and open-ended items, and will
be administered through Zoomerang, an
online questionnaire program, or as a
last resort, by telephone. Approximately
1,000 Epi-X users from every state of the
union will be asked to volunteer input
(in a 5–10 question format) about their
experiences using the alert notification
functionalities of the Epi-X
communications system. There will be
no cost to respondents, whose
participation will be strictly voluntary.
events, which may have multijurisdictional involvement and cause
disease and death within a short timeframe.
The purpose of the information
gathered during this notification
proficiency testing exercise is to
evaluate the extent to which new
registrants and currently authorized
users of the Epidemic Information
Exchange (Epi-X) are able to utilize alert
notification functionality to minimize or
prevent unnecessary injury or diseaserelated morbidity and mortality through
the use of secure communications and
rapid notification systems. In this case,
notification alerts would be sent to
targeted public health professionals
through a ‘‘barrage’’ of office cell phone,
home telephone, and pager calls to
rapidly inform key health authorities
from multidisciplinary backgrounds and
multiple jurisdictions of evolving and
critical public health information, and
ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS
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Number of
respondents
Number of
responses per
respondent
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burden per
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Total burden
(in hours)
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Dated: June 29, 2007.
Maryam I. Daneshvar,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Applications are due within 30
days after the publication of the funding
opportunity in the Federal Register.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Gladys M. Bohler, Office of Acquisition
and Grants Services, Food and Drug
Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm.
2105, Rockville, MD 20857, 301–827–
7168, or e-mail: gladys.melendezbohler@fda.hhs.gov.
Food and Drug Administration
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
BILLING CODE 4163–18–P
Cooperative Agreement to Support the
Joint Institute for Food Safety and
Applied Nutrition
AGENCY:
Food and Drug Administration,
HHS.
ACTION:
Notice.
The Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) is announcing its
intention to receive and consider a
single source application for the award
of a cooperative agreement in fiscal year
2007 (FY) to the University of Maryland,
College Park (UMCP) to support the
Joint Institute for Food Safety and
Applied Nutrition (JIFSAN). This award
will strengthen existing programs and
allow expansion of JIFSAN’s education,
outreach and applied research programs
and external partnerships that have
already been established.
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DATES:
I. Funding Opportunity Description
Funding Opportunity Number; Notice of
Intent to Renew a Cooperative
Agreement; RFA–FD–07–001 CFSAN
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Number: 93.103
An estimated amount of support in
FY07 will be for up to $2.0 million
(direct plus indirect cost) the total
amount being subject to annual budget
appropriations, with an additional 4
years of support. JIFSAN is located on
the University of Maryland Campus in
College Park, MD. Competition is
limited to UMCP because of the unique
partnership between FDA and UMCP.
The cooperative agreement will
continue to allow for a more efficient
use of research, scientific, education,
and outreach resources which enhance
overall public health by expanding and
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improving food safety and nutrition as
well as other program areas that impact
on public health policy.
II. Eligibility Information
FDA believes UMCP is uniquely
qualified to fulfill the objectives of the
proposed cooperative agreement. UMCP
is in close proximity to the FDA’s
Center for Food Safety and Applied
Nutrition (CFSAN) and the Center for
Veterinary Medicine offices and
laboratories in Prince Georges County,
MD. UMCP has vast resources which
complement and greatly expand FDA’s
research, scientific, education and
outreach resources. As the UMCP and
FDA are both located within the greater
Washington, DC area increased
interactions with the USDA Beltsville
Agricultural Research Center and other
world class research and medical
institutions are possible. UMCP is the
Washington region’s most
comprehensive research institution,
with numerous academic programs
relevant to FDA’s mission and the
resources to support CFSAN’s areas of
interest, including: microbiology,
chemistry, food science, animal health
sciences, agriculture, public policy, risk
assessment, computational science,
economics, and survey methodology.
UMCP serves as a primary center for
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graduate study and research and
provides undergraduate and graduate
instruction across a broad spectrum of
academic disciplines. The University
extends its intellectual resources to the
community through innovative projects
designed to serve individuals,
governments and the private sector
throughout the State of Maryland, the
nation, and the international
community.
The University has developed core
facilities to provide effective use of
state-of-the-art scientific
instrumentation with high acquisition,
installation, and maintenance costs to
conduct research at the forefront of
science. An electron microscopy facility
jointly supported by FDA and the
University opened in 2000. CFSAN has
moved its nuclear magnetic resonance
(NMR) instrumentation and personnel
to the University’s NMR facility in the
Chemistry building. These
instrumentation centers complement
CFSAN’s resources and expertise.The
University has developed https://
www.FoodRisk.org (formerly the Risk
Analysis Clearinghouse) which is the
only web-based information resource
specializing in food safety risk analysis,
including risk assessment, risk
management, and risk communication.
Users include government officials from
around the world seeking the latest risk
assessment, or training and workshop
opportunities. The Web site for
FoodRisk.org contains: (1) Data and
tools for researchers seeking to fill data
gaps, build models, and develop
expertise; (2) specialized data, peer
networks, and access to modeling tools
for risk assessors and project managers;
and (3) the latest risk assessments, and
information on workshops and training
opportunities for interested individuals
from around the world. The Web site for
FoodRisk.org also operates the Food and
Agricultural Organization/World Health
Organization (FAO/WHO) Acrylamide
in Food Network, the internationally
sanctioned repository for information
about the safety and prevention of
acrylamide in food.
The University through JIFSAN has
developed a broad range of international
agreements with: (1) The Ministry of
Science and Technology Thailand; (2)
the Korea Food and Drug
Administration (KFDA); (3) the Central
Science Laboratory, Department for
Environment Food and Rural Affairs in
York, UK; and (4) the Department of
Natural Resources and Environment in
Victoria Australia. Additionally JIFSAN
has been designated a Pan American
Health Organization/World Health
Organization (PAHO/WHO)
Collaborating Center for Food Safety
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Risk Analysis. These agreements enable
UMCP and JIFSAN to: (1) Further
promote international scientific,
education, outreach and cooperative
research activities; and (2) deepen the
understanding of the scientific,
economic and social issues/needs
within the respective countries.
Acknowledging the importance of an
interdisciplinary approach to
knowledge, the University maintains
organized research units outside the
usual academic department structures.
Through collaborative projects, FDA has
access to additional University
resources that include: (1) The Center
for Risk Communication Research
where cooperative projects related to
risk communication studies have been
and will continue to be developed; (2)
The Center for Food Systems Security
and Safety, within the College of
Agriculture and Natural Resources,
providing opportunities for the
development of multidisciplinary food
safety research using an integrated food
systems approach; and (3) The
Maryland NanoCenter established as a
partnership among the A. James Clark
School of Engineering, the College of
Computer, Math, and Physical Sciences
(CMPS), and the College of Chemical
and Life Sciences provides access to
major nano-research, equipment and
informational seminars that could foster
trans-disciplinary collaboration among a
critical mass of researchers spanning the
sciences and engineering.
As UMCP is part of the University
System of Maryland (comprised of
eleven universities, two research
institutions and two regional higher
education centers) additional education,
research and outreach expertise through
affiliated campuses/faculty may be
accessed to build additional
relationships that advance our mutual
goals. Collaboration between the public
and the private sectors has proven to be
an efficient means for both FDA and the
University to remain current with
scientific and technical advances
associated with FDA regulated products
(i.e., foods, cosmetics and animal drugs
and feed additives). The degree to
which we nurture, develop and build on
these collaborations directly impacts
our ability to enhance public health.
The information and expertise obtained
through this partnership between FDA
and UMCP can be leveraged by all
segments of the food safety and
nutrition community, as well as by
public health organizations, other
Federal agencies, and academic
institutions in the performance of their
roles.
As of October 1, 2003, applicants are
required to have a DUNS number to
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apply for a grant or cooperative
agreement from the Federal government.
The DUNS number is a 9–digit
identification number, which uniquely
identifies business entities. Obtaining a
DUNS number is easy and there is no
charge. To obtain a DUNS number, call
1–866–705–5711. Be certain that you
identify yourself as a Federal grant
applicant when you contact Dun and
Bradstreet.
III. Application and Submission
FDA will accept the application for
this program electronically via https://
www.grants.gov. The applicant is
encouraged to apply electronically by
visiting the Web site https://
www.grants.gov and following
instructions under ‘‘Apply for Grants.’’
The required application, SF 424
(Research & Related) (also referred to as
the ‘‘SF424 (R&R)’’), can be completed
and submitted online. The package
should be labeled ‘‘Response to RFAFD-07 001’’. If you experience technical
difficulties with your online submission
you should contact Gladys M. Bohler by
telephone 301–827–7168 or by e-mail:
gladys.melendez-bohler@fda.hhs.gov.
Information about submitting an
application electronically can be found
on the https://www.grants.gov Web site.
In order to apply electronically, the
applicant must have a DUNS number
and register in the central contractor
registration (CCR) database.
A. Dun and Bradstreet Number (DUNS)
As of October 1, 2003, applicants are
required to have a DUNS number to
apply for a grant or cooperative
agreement from the Federal government.
The DUNS number is a 9-digit
identification number, which uniquely
identifies business entities. Obtaining a
DUNS number is easy and there is no
charge. To obtain a DUNS number, call
1–866–705–5711. Be certain that you
identify yourself as a Federal grant
applicant when you contact Dun and
Bradstreet.
B. Central Contractor Registration
Applicants must register with the CCR
database. This database is a governmentwide warehouse of commercial and
financial information for all
organizations conducting business with
the Federal Government. The preferred
method for completing a registration is
through the World Wide Web at https://
www.ccr.gov. This Web site provides a
CCR handbook with detailed
information on data you will need prior
to beginning the online pre-registration,
as well as steps to walk you through the
registration process. You must have a
DUNS number to begin your
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registration. For foreign entities the Web
site is https://www.grants.gov/
RequestaDUNS.gov.In order to access
grants.gov an applicant will be required
to register with the Credential Provider.
Information about this is available at
https://apply.grants.gov/OrcRegister.
A copy of the complete RFA can also
be viewed on FDA’s Center for Food
Safety and Applied Nutrition Web site
at https://www.cfsan.fda.gov/list.html.
(FDA has verified the Web site and its
address but we are not responsible for
changes subsequent to the Web site or
its address after this document
publishes in the Federal Register).
IV. Agency Contacts
For issues regarding the programmatic
aspects of this document, contact
Christine L. Hileman, Center for Food
Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS-006),
Food and Drug Administration, 5100
Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD
20740, 301–436–1674, or e-mail:
christine.hileman@fda.hhs.gov.
For issues regarding the
administrative and financial
management aspects of this document
contact, Gladys Melendez-Bohler at
301–827–7168 or by e-mail:
gladys.melendez-bohler@fda.hhs.gov.
Dated: June 26, 2007.
Jeffrey Shuren,
Assistant Commissioner for Policy.
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BILLING CODE 4160–01–S
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
[Docket No. 2007N–0238]
Medical Devices: The Mammography
Quality Standards Act of 1992 and
Subsequent Mammography Quality
Standards Reauthorization Act and
Amendments; Inspection Fees
AGENCY:
Food and Drug Administration,
HHS.
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ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY: The Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) is announcing the
increased fees the agency will assess for
inspections of mammography facilities
starting October 1, 2007. The
Mammography Quality Standards Act of
1992 (the MQSA) requires FDA to assess
and collect fees from mammography
facilities to cover the costs of annual
inspections required by the MQSA.
Because these costs have increased,
FDA is raising the fees to ensure the
program is able to meet its objective of
ensuring that high quality
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mammography remains available to
women. This document explains which
facilities are subject to payment of
inspection fees, provides information on
the costs included in developing
inspection fees, and provides
information on the inspection billing
and collection processes.
DATES: Effective October 1, 2007, for all
inspections conducted under section
354(g) of the Public Health Service Act
(PHS Act) (42 U.S.C. 263b(g)). Submit
written or electronic comments by
October 1, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
to the Division of Dockets Management
(HFA–305), Food and Drug
Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm.
1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Submit
electronic comments to https://
www.fda.gov/dockets/ecomments.
Identify comments with the docket
number found in brackets in the
heading of this document.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Helen J. Barr, Center for Devices and
Radiological Health (HFZ–240), Food
and Drug Administration, 1350 Piccard
Dr., Rockville, MD 20850, 240–276–
3332, FAX: 240–276–3272.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The MQSA requires all
mammography facilities, other than
facilities of the Department of Veterans
Affairs, to be accredited by an approved
accreditation body and certified by the
Secretary of Health and Human
Services, as meeting quality standards
(section 354(b) and (d) of the PHS Act).
The MQSA requires FDA to establish
and operate the following: (1) A Federal
certification and inspection program for
mammography facilities, (2) regulations
and standards for accreditation bodies,
and (3) standards for equipment,
personnel, quality assurance, and
recordkeeping and reporting by
mammography facilities (section 354(c),
(e), (f), and (g) of the PHS Act). The
MQSA requires annual facility
inspections to determine compliance
with the quality standards (section
354(g) of the PHS Act). Section 354(r) of
the PHS Act requires FDA to assess and
collect fees for inspections of
mammography facilities, other than
governmental entities as determined by
FDA, to cover the costs of inspections.
An updated resource review has
demonstrated that the recoverable costs
of the MQSA inspection program have
increased since the last notice on fees in
2003 (68 FR 5289, September 4, 2003).
In addition, the annual amount of fees
collected under the current fee schedule
has been well below the level
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authorized by Congress. FDA needs to
be able to collect the full cost of
mammography inspections to ensure it
has the resources to ensure high quality
mammography remains available to
women. Accordingly, the fees have been
recalculated so that the aggregate
amount of fees collected will equal the
aggregate recoverable costs of the
inspections conducted, as mandated by
the MQSA. Therefore, FDA is providing
notice of the increased fees to be
assessed starting on October 1, 2007,
and additional information relating to
those fees.
II. Inspections Under the
Mammography Quality Standards Act
of 1992
Section 354(g)(1) of the PHS Act
requires FDA, States as Certifier (SAC)
States, or a State or local agency acting
on behalf of the FDA, to conduct an
annual inspection of each
mammography facility. The purpose of
the annual inspection is to determine
facility compliance with quality
standards established under the MQSA.
Inspectors who have met Federal
training requirements and who are
qualified by FDA will conduct
inspections.
Under ordinary circumstances,
inspections will be conducted during
the regular business hours of the facility
or at a mutually agreed time. FDA
normally will provide 5 working days
advance notice of each annual
inspection. If a significant deficiency is
identified during an inspection, FDA
will provide information on necessary
corrective action and, in appropriate
cases, will schedule a followup
inspection after the facility has had a
reasonable time to correct the
deficiency. FDA normally will provide
5 working days advance notice of each
followup inspection. FDA may make
unannounced inspections or may
provide shorter notice if prompt action
is necessary to protect the public health
(see section 354(g)(4) of the PHS Act).
III. Costs Included in the Fees to Be
Assessed Beginning on October 1, 2007
Section 354(r) of the PHS Act requires
FDA to assess and collect fees from
persons who own or lease
mammography facilities, or their agents,
to cover the costs of inspections
conducted by FDA, SAC States, or a
State or local agency acting on behalf of
FDA. Section 354(r) of the PHS Act
limits FDA’s discretion in setting
inspection fees in three ways: (1) Fees
must be set so that, for a given fiscal
year (FY), the aggregate amount of fees
collected will equal the aggregate costs
of inspections conducted; (2) a facility’s
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
Cooperative Agreement to Support the Joint Institute for Food
Safety and Applied Nutrition
AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing its
intention to receive and consider a single source application for the
award of a cooperative agreement in fiscal year 2007 (FY) to the
University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) to support the Joint
Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (JIFSAN). This award
will strengthen existing programs and allow expansion of JIFSAN's
education, outreach and applied research programs and external
partnerships that have already been established.
DATES: Applications are due within 30 days after the publication of the
funding opportunity in the Federal Register.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gladys M. Bohler, Office of
Acquisition and Grants Services, Food and Drug Administration, 5630
Fishers Lane, rm. 2105, Rockville, MD 20857, 301-827-7168, or e-mail:
gladys.melendez-bohler@fda.hhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Funding Opportunity Description
Funding Opportunity Number; Notice of Intent to Renew a Cooperative
Agreement; RFA-FD-07-001 CFSAN Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Number: 93.103
An estimated amount of support in FY07 will be for up to $2.0
million (direct plus indirect cost) the total amount being subject to
annual budget appropriations, with an additional 4 years of support.
JIFSAN is located on the University of Maryland Campus in College Park,
MD. Competition is limited to UMCP because of the unique partnership
between FDA and UMCP. The cooperative agreement will continue to allow
for a more efficient use of research, scientific, education, and
outreach resources which enhance overall public health by expanding and
improving food safety and nutrition as well as other program areas that
impact on public health policy.
II. Eligibility Information
FDA believes UMCP is uniquely qualified to fulfill the objectives
of the proposed cooperative agreement. UMCP is in close proximity to
the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) and the
Center for Veterinary Medicine offices and laboratories in Prince
Georges County, MD. UMCP has vast resources which complement and
greatly expand FDA's research, scientific, education and outreach
resources. As the UMCP and FDA are both located within the greater
Washington, DC area increased interactions with the USDA Beltsville
Agricultural Research Center and other world class research and medical
institutions are possible. UMCP is the Washington region's most
comprehensive research institution, with numerous academic programs
relevant to FDA's mission and the resources to support CFSAN's areas of
interest, including: microbiology, chemistry, food science, animal
health sciences, agriculture, public policy, risk assessment,
computational science, economics, and survey methodology. UMCP serves
as a primary center for
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graduate study and research and provides undergraduate and graduate
instruction across a broad spectrum of academic disciplines. The
University extends its intellectual resources to the community through
innovative projects designed to serve individuals, governments and the
private sector throughout the State of Maryland, the nation, and the
international community.
The University has developed core facilities to provide effective
use of state-of-the-art scientific instrumentation with high
acquisition, installation, and maintenance costs to conduct research at
the forefront of science. An electron microscopy facility jointly
supported by FDA and the University opened in 2000. CFSAN has moved its
nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) instrumentation and personnel to the
University's NMR facility in the Chemistry building. These
instrumentation centers complement CFSAN's resources and expertise.The
University has developed https://www.FoodRisk.org (formerly the Risk
Analysis Clearinghouse) which is the only web-based information
resource specializing in food safety risk analysis, including risk
assessment, risk management, and risk communication. Users include
government officials from around the world seeking the latest risk
assessment, or training and workshop opportunities. The Web site for
FoodRisk.org contains: (1) Data and tools for researchers seeking to
fill data gaps, build models, and develop expertise; (2) specialized
data, peer networks, and access to modeling tools for risk assessors
and project managers; and (3) the latest risk assessments, and
information on workshops and training opportunities for interested
individuals from around the world. The Web site for FoodRisk.org also
operates the Food and Agricultural Organization/World Health
Organization (FAO/WHO) Acrylamide in Food Network, the internationally
sanctioned repository for information about the safety and prevention
of acrylamide in food.
The University through JIFSAN has developed a broad range of
international agreements with: (1) The Ministry of Science and
Technology Thailand; (2) the Korea Food and Drug Administration (KFDA);
(3) the Central Science Laboratory, Department for Environment Food and
Rural Affairs in York, UK; and (4) the Department of Natural Resources
and Environment in Victoria Australia. Additionally JIFSAN has been
designated a Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization
(PAHO/WHO) Collaborating Center for Food Safety Risk Analysis. These
agreements enable UMCP and JIFSAN to: (1) Further promote international
scientific, education, outreach and cooperative research activities;
and (2) deepen the understanding of the scientific, economic and social
issues/needs within the respective countries.
Acknowledging the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to
knowledge, the University maintains organized research units outside
the usual academic department structures. Through collaborative
projects, FDA has access to additional University resources that
include: (1) The Center for Risk Communication Research where
cooperative projects related to risk communication studies have been
and will continue to be developed; (2) The Center for Food Systems
Security and Safety, within the College of Agriculture and Natural
Resources, providing opportunities for the development of
multidisciplinary food safety research using an integrated food systems
approach; and (3) The Maryland NanoCenter established as a partnership
among the A. James Clark School of Engineering, the College of
Computer, Math, and Physical Sciences (CMPS), and the College of
Chemical and Life Sciences provides access to major nano-research,
equipment and informational seminars that could foster trans-
disciplinary collaboration among a critical mass of researchers
spanning the sciences and engineering.
As UMCP is part of the University System of Maryland (comprised of
eleven universities, two research institutions and two regional higher
education centers) additional education, research and outreach
expertise through affiliated campuses/faculty may be accessed to build
additional relationships that advance our mutual goals. Collaboration
between the public and the private sectors has proven to be an
efficient means for both FDA and the University to remain current with
scientific and technical advances associated with FDA regulated
products (i.e., foods, cosmetics and animal drugs and feed additives).
The degree to which we nurture, develop and build on these
collaborations directly impacts our ability to enhance public health.
The information and expertise obtained through this partnership between
FDA and UMCP can be leveraged by all segments of the food safety and
nutrition community, as well as by public health organizations, other
Federal agencies, and academic institutions in the performance of their
roles.
As of October 1, 2003, applicants are required to have a DUNS
number to apply for a grant or cooperative agreement from the Federal
government. The DUNS number is a 9-digit identification number, which
uniquely identifies business entities. Obtaining a DUNS number is easy
and there is no charge. To obtain a DUNS number, call 1-866-705-5711.
Be certain that you identify yourself as a Federal grant applicant when
you contact Dun and Bradstreet.
III. Application and Submission
FDA will accept the application for this program electronically via
https://www.grants.gov. The applicant is encouraged to apply
electronically by visiting the Web site https://www.grants.gov and
following instructions under ``Apply for Grants.'' The required
application, SF 424 (Research & Related) (also referred to as the
``SF424 (R&R)''), can be completed and submitted online. The package
should be labeled ``Response to RFA-FD-07 001''. If you experience
technical difficulties with your online submission you should contact
Gladys M. Bohler by telephone 301-827-7168 or by e-mail:
gladys.melendez-bohler@fda.hhs.gov.
Information about submitting an application electronically can be
found on the https://www.grants.gov Web site. In order to apply
electronically, the applicant must have a DUNS number and register in
the central contractor registration (CCR) database.
A. Dun and Bradstreet Number (DUNS)
As of October 1, 2003, applicants are required to have a DUNS
number to apply for a grant or cooperative agreement from the Federal
government. The DUNS number is a 9-digit identification number, which
uniquely identifies business entities. Obtaining a DUNS number is easy
and there is no charge. To obtain a DUNS number, call 1-866-705-5711.
Be certain that you identify yourself as a Federal grant applicant when
you contact Dun and Bradstreet.
B. Central Contractor Registration
Applicants must register with the CCR database. This database is a
government-wide warehouse of commercial and financial information for
all organizations conducting business with the Federal Government. The
preferred method for completing a registration is through the World
Wide Web at https://www.ccr.gov. This Web site provides a CCR handbook
with detailed information on data you will need prior to beginning the
online pre-registration, as well as steps to walk you through the
registration process. You must have a DUNS number to begin your
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registration. For foreign entities the Web site is https://
www.grants.gov/RequestaDUNS.gov.In order to access grants.gov an
applicant will be required to register with the Credential Provider.
Information about this is available at https://apply.grants.gov/
OrcRegister.
A copy of the complete RFA can also be viewed on FDA's Center for
Food Safety and Applied Nutrition Web site at https://www.cfsan.fda.gov/
list.html. (FDA has verified the Web site and its address but we are
not responsible for changes subsequent to the Web site or its address
after this document publishes in the Federal Register).
IV. Agency Contacts
For issues regarding the programmatic aspects of this document,
contact Christine L. Hileman, Center for Food Safety and Applied
Nutrition (HFS-006), Food and Drug Administration, 5100 Paint Branch
Pkwy., College Park, MD 20740, 301-436-1674, or e-mail:
christine.hileman@fda.hhs.gov.
For issues regarding the administrative and financial management
aspects of this document contact, Gladys Melendez-Bohler at 301-827-
7168 or by e-mail: gladys.melendez-bohler@fda.hhs.gov.
Dated: June 26, 2007.
Jeffrey Shuren,
Assistant Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. E7-13046 Filed 7-5-07; 8:45 am]
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