Cooperative Agreement to Support the Illinois Institute of Technology's National Center for Food Safety and Technology (U01), 26408-26409 [E9-12798]

Download as PDF 26408 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 104 / Tuesday, June 2, 2009 / Notices FDA estimates that 40 respondents will submit 2,280 Interstate Shellfish Dealer’s Certificates annually, for a total burden of 228 hours (2,280 submissions x 0.10 hours = 228 hours). This estimate is based on FDA’s experience and the number of certificates received in the past 3 years. Dated: May 27, 2009. Jeffrey Shuren, Associate Commissioner for Policy and Planning. [FR Doc. E9–12796 Filed 6–1–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–01–S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA–2009–N–0671] Cooperative Agreement to Support the Illinois Institute of Technology’s National Center for Food Safety and Technology (U01) AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. 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 2009 (FY09) to the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) to support the National Center for Food Safety and Technology (NCFST). The estimated amount of support in FY09 will be for up to $7 million (direct plus indirect costs), with the possibility of 4 additional years of support for up to $28 million, subject to the availability of funds. This award will improve public health by continued support of an applied research, education, and outreach program related to the safety of food processing technologies and processed foods. DATES: The application due date is June 28, 2009. The anticipated start date is September 2009. The opening date was May 28, 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS CONTACT: For more information on this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) and to obtain detailed requirements, please refer to the full FOA located at https:// www.cfsan.fda.gov/list.html. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Funding Opportunity Description Request for Application Number: RFA– FD–09–004 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance: 93.103 VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:43 Jun 01, 2009 Jkt 217001 A. Background FDA has supported the NCFST under five previously awarded cooperative agreements (53 FR 15736; 56 FR 46189; 59 FR 24703; 64 FR 39512; and 69 FR 25405). NCFST was established by IIT to bring together the food safety and technology expertise of academia, industry and FDA for the purpose of enhancing the safety of the food supply in the common goal of enhancing and improving the safety of the food for U.S. consumers. NCFST is structured so that representatives of participating organizations play a role in establishing policy and administrative procedures as well as identifying long- and short-term research needs. With this organizational structure, NCFST is able to build cooperative food safety programs on a foundation of knowledge about current industrial trends in food processing and packaging technologies, regulatory perspectives from public health organizations, and fundamental scientific expertise from academia. B. Research Objectives The FDA recognizes that food production and processing technology is rapidly changing, that globalization of the food supply is increasing, and that the number and nature of the hazards associated with foods are rapidly evolving. FDA intends to maintain and facilitate the further development of NCFST for the purpose of enhancing food safety to benefit the public. NCFST is uniquely positioned as a key component of FDA’s food protection program. Specifically, through the center’s science platforms, the research at NCFST focuses on the development and validation of food processing and packaging technologies for safety and quality; investigation and development of preventive technologies targeted to reduce or eliminate harmful chemical and microbial contamination of foods; and the effects of processing on the stability and safety of bioactive ingredients added to or naturally occurring in foods. Additionally, the development of an integrated collaborative food protection research/ education/outreach program will provide fundamental food safety information, in the public domain, for use by all segments of the food science community in product and process development, regulatory activities, academic programs and consumer programs. C. Eligibility Information Competition is limited to the IIT. FDA believes that continued support of NCFST at IIT is appropriate because IIT PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 is uniquely qualified to fulfill the objectives of the proposed cooperative agreement. IIT’s Moffet Center, where NCFST is located, is a unique research facility which includes an industrialsize pilot plant and smaller pilot plants for food processing and packaging equipment, a pathogen containment pilot plant, a packaging laboratory, analytical laboratories, offices, containment facilities, classrooms, and support facilities which permit research from bench-top to industrial-scale. The industrial-size pilot plant is built to accommodate routine food processing and packaging research in a commercial atmosphere. The physical layout of the facility provides maximum versatility in the use and arrangement of equipment of both commercial and pilot size, and in the capability to simultaneously operate several different pieces of equipment without interference with each other. Additionally, NCFST has a BL3 pilot plant and laboratory as well as a select agent laboratory to conduct studies with C. botulinum and other selected agents. NCFST researchers have access to nutritional clinical facilities on the IIT campus for validating in humans how processing may impact the availability of bioactive ingredients added to or naturally occurring in foods. II. Award Information/Funds Available A. Award Amount The estimated amount of funds available for support in FY 2009 will be for up to $7 million (direct plus indirect costs), with the possibility of 4 additional years of support for up to $28 million, subject to the availability of funds. Future year amounts will depend on annual appropriations and successful performance. This award will be funded based on the quality (e.g., how well the grantee responds to the RFA (request for application) requirements) of the application received and is subject to availability of Federal funds to support the project. In addition, if a cooperative agreement is awarded, the grantee will be informed of any additional documentation that should be submitted to FDA. This cooperative agreement program requires that the applicant substantially share in the project costs if an award is made. FDA grants policies as described in the DHHS (Department of Health and Human Services) Policy Statement, https://www.hhs.gov/grantsnet/adminis/ gpd/index.htm, will apply to the applications submitted and awards made in response to this FOA. E:\FR\FM\02JNN1.SGM 02JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 104 / Tuesday, June 2, 2009 / Notices B. Length of Support The award will provide 1 year of support and include future recommended support for 4 additional years, contingent upon satisfactory performance in the achievement of project and program reporting objectives during the preceding year and the availability of Federal fiscal year appropriations. ACTION: Notice of draft document available for public comment. SUMMARY: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the availability of the following draft technical report entitled ‘‘Prevention through Design Plan for the National Initiative’’ now available for III. How to Submit a Paper Application public comment. The document and instructions for submitting comments To submit a paper application in can be found at https:// response to this FOA, applicants should wwwdev.niosh.cdc.gov/niosh/review/ first review the full announcement public/160/. located at https://www.cfsan.fda.gov/ list.html. Persons interested in applying DATES: Comments must be submitted by August 21, 2009. for a grant may obtain an a copy of the ADDRESEES: Written comments may be PHS 398 application at https:// submitted to the NIOSH Docket Office, grants.nih.gov/grants/forms.html MS–C34, Robert A. Taft Laboratories, For paper submissions, the following 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH steps are required: 45226, telephone (513) 533–8611. All • Step 1: Obtain a DUNS Number materials submitted to NIOSH should • Step 2: Register with Central reference docket number NIOSH–160 Contractor Registration (CCR) and must be submitted by August 21, Information on the process necessary to obtain DUNS and register in CCR can 2009 to be considered by the Agency. All electronic comments should be be found at https://www07.grants.gov/ applicants/organization_registration.jsp. formatted as Microsoft Word. In Submit one (1) original signed copy of addition comments may be sent via email to nioshdocket@cdc.gov or by the application to: Gladys M. Bohler, Food and Drug Administration, Division facsimile to (513) 533–8285. A complete of Acquisition Support and Grants, 5630 electronic docket containing all comments submitted will be available Fishers Lane, rm. 2105 (HFA–500), on the NIOSH Web page at https:// Rockville, MD 20857, 301–827–7168, www.cdc.gov/niosh/docket, and FAX: 301–827–7101, email: comments will be available in writing gladys.melendez-bohler@fda.hhs.gov. by request. NIOSH includes all Submit five (5) copies of the paper comments received without change in application to: Donald L. Zink, Food the electronic docket, including any and Drug Administration, Center for personal information. Food Safety and Applied Nutrition Background: The National Institute (HFS–006), 5100 Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD 20740, 301–436–2290, for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) currently leads a nationwide email: donald.zink@fda.hhs.gov. initiative called Prevention through Dated: May 27, 2009. Design (PtD). PtD addresses Jeffrey Shuren, occupational safety and health needs by Associate Commissioner for Policy and eliminating hazards and minimizing Planning. risks to workers throughout the life [FR Doc. E9–12798 Filed 6–1–09; 8:45 am] cycle of work premises, tools, BILLING CODE 4160–01–S equipment, machinery, substances, and work processes including their construction, manufacture, use, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND maintenance, and ultimate disposal or HUMAN SERVICES re-use. The strategic plan outlined in this technical report establishes goals Centers for Disease Control and for the successful implementation of the Prevention PtD Plan for the National Initiative. This [Docket Number NIOSH–160] comprehensive approach, which includes worker health and safety in all Prevention Through Design (PtD) Plan aspects of design, redesign and retrofit, for the National Initiative will provide a vital framework for saving lives and preventing workAGENCY: National Institute for related injuries and illnesses. Occupational Safety and Health This guidance document does not (NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease have the force and effect of law. Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Services (HHS). Donna S. Heidel, CIH, NIOSH, E-mail VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:43 Jun 01, 2009 Jkt 217001 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 26409 dheidel@cdc.gov, telephone (513) 533– 8489, facsimile (513) 533–8230. Reference: The Prevention through Design Program Portfolio Web address for this document: https:// wwwdev.niosh.cdc.gov/niosh/programs/ PtDesign/. Dated: May 26, 2009. Christine M. Branche, Acting Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E9–12747 Filed 6–1–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–19–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Policy Directorate/Office of Strategic Plans; Quadrennial Homeland Security Report AGENCY: Policy Directorate/Office of Strategic Plans, DHS. ACTION: 30-Day Notice and request for comments; Emergency Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, Policy Directorate/Office of Strategic Plans, submits this for the following information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). The Policy Directorate/Office of Strategic Plans is soliciting comments concerning the Quadrennial Homeland Security Report. The purpose of this notice is to allow additional 30-days for public comments. DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until July 2, 2009. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be addressed to OMB Desk Officer, Department of Homeland Security, Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, and sent via electronic mail to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov or faxed to (202) 395–6974. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in comments which: 1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; E:\FR\FM\02JNN1.SGM 02JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 104 (Tuesday, June 2, 2009)]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2009-N-0671]


 Cooperative Agreement to Support the Illinois Institute of 
Technology's National Center for Food Safety and Technology (U01)

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 2009 (FY09) to the 
Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) to support the National Center 
for Food Safety and Technology (NCFST). The estimated amount of support 
in FY09 will be for up to $7 million (direct plus indirect costs), with 
the possibility of 4 additional years of support for up to $28 million, 
subject to the availability of funds. This award will improve public 
health by continued support of an applied research, education, and 
outreach program related to the safety of food processing technologies 
and processed foods.

DATES: The application due date is June 28, 2009. The anticipated start 
date is September 2009. The opening date was May 28, 2009.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS CONTACT: For more 
information on this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) and to 
obtain detailed requirements, please refer to the full FOA located at 
https://www.cfsan.fda.gov/list.html.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Funding Opportunity Description

Request for Application Number: RFA-FD-09-004
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance: 93.103

A. Background

    FDA has supported the NCFST under five previously awarded 
cooperative agreements (53 FR 15736; 56 FR 46189; 59 FR 24703; 64 FR 
39512; and 69 FR 25405). NCFST was established by IIT to bring together 
the food safety and technology expertise of academia, industry and FDA 
for the purpose of enhancing the safety of the food supply in the 
common goal of enhancing and improving the safety of the food for U.S. 
consumers. NCFST is structured so that representatives of participating 
organizations play a role in establishing policy and administrative 
procedures as well as identifying long- and short-term research needs. 
With this organizational structure, NCFST is able to build cooperative 
food safety programs on a foundation of knowledge about current 
industrial trends in food processing and packaging technologies, 
regulatory perspectives from public health organizations, and 
fundamental scientific expertise from academia.

B. Research Objectives

    The FDA recognizes that food production and processing technology 
is rapidly changing, that globalization of the food supply is 
increasing, and that the number and nature of the hazards associated 
with foods are rapidly evolving. FDA intends to maintain and facilitate 
the further development of NCFST for the purpose of enhancing food 
safety to benefit the public. NCFST is uniquely positioned as a key 
component of FDA's food protection program. Specifically, through the 
center's science platforms, the research at NCFST focuses on the 
development and validation of food processing and packaging 
technologies for safety and quality; investigation and development of 
preventive technologies targeted to reduce or eliminate harmful 
chemical and microbial contamination of foods; and the effects of 
processing on the stability and safety of bioactive ingredients added 
to or naturally occurring in foods. Additionally, the development of an 
integrated collaborative food protection research/education/outreach 
program will provide fundamental food safety information, in the public 
domain, for use by all segments of the food science community in 
product and process development, regulatory activities, academic 
programs and consumer programs.

C. Eligibility Information

    Competition is limited to the IIT. FDA believes that continued 
support of NCFST at IIT is appropriate because IIT is uniquely 
qualified to fulfill the objectives of the proposed cooperative 
agreement. IIT's Moffet Center, where NCFST is located, is a unique 
research facility which includes an industrial-size pilot plant and 
smaller pilot plants for food processing and packaging equipment, a 
pathogen containment pilot plant, a packaging laboratory, analytical 
laboratories, offices, containment facilities, classrooms, and support 
facilities which permit research from bench-top to industrial-scale. 
The industrial-size pilot plant is built to accommodate routine food 
processing and packaging research in a commercial atmosphere. The 
physical layout of the facility provides maximum versatility in the use 
and arrangement of equipment of both commercial and pilot size, and in 
the capability to simultaneously operate several different pieces of 
equipment without interference with each other. Additionally, NCFST has 
a BL3 pilot plant and laboratory as well as a select agent laboratory 
to conduct studies with C. botulinum and other selected agents. NCFST 
researchers have access to nutritional clinical facilities on the IIT 
campus for validating in humans how processing may impact the 
availability of bioactive ingredients added to or naturally occurring 
in foods.

II. Award Information/Funds Available

A. Award Amount

    The estimated amount of funds available for support in FY 2009 will 
be for up to $7 million (direct plus indirect costs), with the 
possibility of 4 additional years of support for up to $28 million, 
subject to the availability of funds. Future year amounts will depend 
on annual appropriations and successful performance.
    This award will be funded based on the quality (e.g., how well the 
grantee responds to the RFA (request for application) requirements) of 
the application received and is subject to availability of Federal 
funds to support the project. In addition, if a cooperative agreement 
is awarded, the grantee will be informed of any additional 
documentation that should be submitted to FDA. This cooperative 
agreement program requires that the applicant substantially share in 
the project costs if an award is made.
    FDA grants policies as described in the DHHS (Department of Health 
and Human Services) Policy Statement, https://www.hhs.gov/grantsnet/adminis/gpd/index.htm, will apply to the applications submitted and 
awards made in response to this FOA.

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B. Length of Support

    The award will provide 1 year of support and include future 
recommended support for 4 additional years, contingent upon 
satisfactory performance in the achievement of project and program 
reporting objectives during the preceding year and the availability of 
Federal fiscal year appropriations.

III. How to Submit a Paper Application

    To submit a paper application in response to this FOA, applicants 
should first review the full announcement located at https://www.cfsan.fda.gov/list.html. Persons interested in applying for a grant 
may obtain an a copy of the PHS 398 application at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms.html
    For paper submissions, the following steps are required:
     Step 1: Obtain a DUNS Number
     Step 2: Register with Central Contractor Registration 
(CCR)
    Information on the process necessary to obtain DUNS and register in 
CCR can be found at https://www07.grants.gov/applicants/organization_registration.jsp.
    Submit one (1) original signed copy of the application to: Gladys 
M. Bohler, Food and Drug Administration, Division of Acquisition 
Support and Grants, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 2105 (HFA-500), Rockville, 
MD 20857, 301-827-7168, FAX: 301-827-7101, email: gladys.melendez-bohler@fda.hhs.gov.
    Submit five (5) copies of the paper application to: Donald L. Zink, 
Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied 
Nutrition (HFS-006), 5100 Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD 20740, 
301-436-2290, email: donald.zink@fda.hhs.gov.

    Dated: May 27, 2009.
Jeffrey Shuren,
Associate Commissioner for Policy and Planning.
[FR Doc. E9-12798 Filed 6-1-09; 8:45 am]
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