Solicitation for a Cooperative Agreement-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex Guidance Project, 27581-27583 [2010-11661]

Download as PDF srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 94 / Monday, May 17, 2010 / Notices The proposed Consent Decree resolves PRASA’s violations of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq. (the ‘‘CWA’’) and the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. 300f et seq., (the ‘‘SDWA’’), and penalties and injunctive relief from PRASA. Specifically, the Consent Decree resolves PRASA’s violations of the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (‘‘NPDWRs’’) set forth in Section 1412 of the SDWA, 42 U.S.C. 300g, and its implementing regulations, 40 CFR Part 141, as a result of its failure to comply with the Surface Water Treatment Rule (‘‘SWTR’’), at three Water Treatment Plants (‘‘WTPs’’) owned and/or operated by PRASA. The Decree also resolves PRASA’s violations for failing to comply with the CWA by discharging pollutants without a permit at 19 WTPs, in violation of Section 301(a) of the Act, 33 U.S.C. 1311(a), and/or failing to comply with the terms of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (‘‘NPDES’’) permits issued to it by EPA pursuant to Section 402 of the Act, 33 U.S.C. 1342, for at least 102 WTPs owned and/or operated by PRASA. Under the Consent Decree, PRASA will implement water treatment plant improvement projects over the next 15 years valued at $195 million. These projects are divided into three phases of short term, mid-term, and long term Capitol Improvement Projects to rectify the CWA violations at 126 WTPs owned and operated by PRASA. The Consent Decree requires such projects as installing dechlorination equipment, high level indicators and flow meters; relocating sampling points; and constructing new sludge treatment systems. 34 Sludge Treatment Systems will be built at WTPs that are currently discharging untreated sludge into local waterways. The Consent Decree also requires PRASA to conduct capacity evaluations of its sludge treatment systems at approximately 50 WTPs, train operators, institute Standard Operating Procedures, and implement an Integrated Preventive Maintenance Program, as well as perform other tasks to achieve compliance with the CWA. PRASA will also pay a civil penalty of $1,024,267 and perform a Supplemental Environmental Project valued at $2,540,000. The Department of Justice will receive for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of this publication comments relating to the Consent Decree. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, and either e-mailed to pubcomment-ees.enrd@usdoj.gov or mailed to P.O. Box 7611, U.S. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:36 May 14, 2010 Jkt 220001 Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20044–7611, and should refer to United States v. PRASA, civil action number 3:10–cv–01365 (SEC) (D.P.R.), DOJ Case No. 90–5–1–1–08385/2. During the public comment period, the Consent Decree may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney, District of Puerto Rico, Torre Chardon, Suite 1201, 350 Chardon Avenue, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00918. The Consent Decree may also be examined on the following Department of Justice Web site, https://www.usdoj.gov/enrd/ Consent_Decrees.html. A copy of the Consent Decree may also be obtained by mail from the Consent Decree Library, P.O. Box 7611, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20044–7611 or by faxing or e-mailing a request to Tonia Fleetwood (tonia.fleetwood@usdoj.gov), fax no. (202) 514–0097, phone confirmation number (202) 514–1547. In requesting a copy from the Consent Decree Library, please enclose a check in the amount of $10.85 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the U.S. Treasury. Maureen M. Katz, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resource Division. [FR Doc. 2010–11654 Filed 5–14–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE National Institute of Corrections Solicitation for a Cooperative Agreement—Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex Guidance Project AGENCY: National Institute of Corrections, U.S. Department of Justice. ACTION: Solicitation for a cooperative agreement. SUMMARY: The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is soliciting proposals from organizations, groups, or individuals to enter into a cooperative agreement for a 12-month project period. Work under this agreement will result in a policy guide for corrections practitioners charged with the care and custody of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) offenders. In addition to providing guidance in selected operational areas (see Goal 2 and Supplementary Information), the guide will provide: (1) A brief summary of the relevant case law, (2) a description of current terms and definitions relevant to the LGBTI population, including an acknowledgment that these terms evolve PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 27581 and change over time, and (3) a list of topics that should be addressed in initial and ongoing staff training. Informational resources, websites, and sources for additional support should accompany each of these three areas. It is anticipated that the policy guide will be used by individuals from Federal, State, and local corrections agencies of all sizes and funding levels, including primarily correctional administrators, medical and mental health staff, and training coordinators. Consequently, the guide must provide sufficient rationale and background information where needed, be easy to understand and convenient to use, and provide resources for further study and followup. Ultimately, the policy guide will allow users to determine best practices for their specific agency or facility; write policy, procedure, and post orders that will allow implementation and monitoring of these practices; and develop staff and offender training and orientation materials. DATES: Applications must be received by 4 p.m. EDT on Friday, June 11, 2010. ADDRESSES: Mailed applications must be sent to Director, National Institute of Corrections, 320 First Street, NW., Room 5007, Washington, DC 20534. Applicants are encouraged to use Federal Express, UPS, or similar service to ensure delivery by the due date. Hand delivered applications should be brought to 500 First Street, NW., Washington, DC 20534. At the front desk, call (202)307–3106, extension 0 for pickup. Faxed applications will not be accepted. The only electronic applications (preferred) that will be accepted can be submitted via https:// www.grants.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A copy of this announcement can be downloaded from the NIC Web site at https://www.nicic.gov. All technical or programmatic questions concerning this announcement should be directed to Dee Halley, Correctional Program Specialist, Research and Evaluation Division, National Institute of Corrections. She can be reached by calling 1–800–995–6423 extension 4– 0374 or by e-mail at dhalley@bop.gov. Project Goals: This project consists of five goals, and the recipient of the award under this cooperative agreement will complete each as follows: Goal 1: Develop a work plan including major milestones, a description of NIC’s role in the project, NIC review and approval points, and a project schedule. Note 1: The proposal should describe the major components E:\FR\FM\17MYN1.SGM 17MYN1 srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES 27582 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 94 / Monday, May 17, 2010 / Notices and tasks of the work plan. Subtasks will be developed as the project progresses. Note 2: The project schedule will be shown by quarters and reflect the number of months from the award date, as opposed to actual dates. Goal 2: Obtain input from corrections practitioners, the medical and mental health community, and LGBTI advocates. This input should focus on, but not be limited to, problems experienced in managing LGBTI offenders, best practice, the areas for which guidance would be most helpful, and how the guide can be structured for convenient use. In addition to, or in conjunction with the input received under Goal 2, the guide might contain guidance on LGBTI identification and risk assessment, intake and routine search procedures, offender orientation, classification and housing procedures, ongoing monitoring and reclassification procedures, provision of medical and mental health services, and considerations for the investigative process, privacy issues, and the identification of policy and practice with unintended consequences that can negatively affect LGBTI offenders. Goal 3: Provide for NIC’s approval an overview of the guide to include anticipated, measurable short-term and intermediate user outcomes and brief descriptions of the format and structure, major components and their content, and any appendixes, forms, or additional information. Goal 4: Develop and ‘‘test’’ the first draft of the guide. Included under this goal is the collection and assessment of feedback from potential users and the development of recommended changes for NIC approval. Goal 5: Revise the guide as indicated and deliver a copy of the product that meets NIC’s standards for acceptable submissions. For all awards in which a document will be a deliverable, the awardee must follow the Guidelines for Preparing and Submitting Manuscripts for Publication as found in the ‘‘General Guidelines for Cooperative Agreements,’’ which will be included in the award package. Document Preparation: Prior to the preparation of the final draft of any document or other media, the awardee must consult with NIC’s Writer/Editor concerning the acceptable formats for manuscript submissions and the technical specifications for electronic media. All final documents and other media submitted for posting on the NIC Web site must meet the Federal government’s requirement for accessibility (508 PDF or HTML file). The awardee must provide descriptive text interpreting all graphics, photos, VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:36 May 14, 2010 Jkt 220001 graphs, and/or multimedia to be included with or distributed alongside the materials and must provide transcripts for all applicable audio/ visual works. Required Expertise: Applicant organizations and project teams should be able to demonstrate the capacity to accomplish all five project goals and have experience with and/or an understanding of correctional operations, LGBTI populations, and medical, mental health, and legal issues that will affect correctional policy and practice. Application Requirements: The application should be concisely written, typed double-spaced and reference the NIC Opportunity Number and Title provided in this announcement. The program narrative text is to be limited to 25 double-spaced pages, exclusive of resumes and summaries of experience (do not submit full curriculum vitae). In addition to the program narrative, an application package must include OMB Standard Form 425, Application for Federal Assistance; a cover letter that identifies the audit agency responsible for the applicant’s financial accounts as well as the audit period or fiscal year that the applicant operates under (e.g., July 1 through June 30); and an outline of projected costs. The following additional forms must also be included: OMB Standard Form 424A, Budget Information—Non-Construction Programs; OMB Standard Form 424B, Assurances—Non-Construction Programs (all OMB Standard Forms are available at https://www.grants.gov); DOJ/FBOP/NIC Certification Regarding Lobbying, Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and the Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (available at https://www.nicic.org/ Downloads/PDF/certif-frm.pdf.) Authority: Public Law 93–415. Funds Available and Budget Considerations: Up to $75,000 is available for this project, but preference will be given to applicants who provide the most efficient solutions in accomplishing the scope of work. Determination will be made based on best value to the Government, not necessarily the lowest bid. Funds may only be used for the activities that are directly related to the project. This project will be a collaborative venture with the NIC Research and Evaluation Division. Eligibility of Applicants: An eligible applicant is any State or general unit of local government, private agency, educational institution, organization, individual or team with expertise in the described areas. Applicants must have PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 demonstrated ability to implement a project of this size and scope. Review Considerations: Applications received under this announcement will be subject to the NIC Review Process. The criteria for the evaluation of each application will be as follows: Programmatic (40%) Are all of the five project goals adequately discussed? Is there a clear statement of how each project goal will be accomplished, including major tasks that will lead to achieving the goal, the strategies to be employed, required staffing and other required resources? Are there any innovative approaches, techniques, or design aspects proposed that will enhance the project? Organizational (35%) Does the proposed project staff possess the skills, knowledge, and expertise necessary to complete the tasks and include all of the elements listed under the project goals and supplementary information? Does the applicant agency, institution, organization, individual or team have the organization capacity to achieve the five project goals? Are the proposed project management and staffing plans realistic and sufficient to complete the project within the nine-month timeframe? Project Management/Administration (25%) Does the applicant identify reasonable objectives, milestones, and measures to track progress? If consultants and/or partnerships are proposed, is there a reasonable justification for their inclusion in the project and a clear structure to ensure effective coordination? Is the proposed budget realistic, does it provide sufficient cost detail/narrative, and does it represent good value relative to the anticipated results? Note: NIC will NOT award a cooperative agreement to an applicant who does not have a Dun and Bradstreet Database Universal Number (DUNS) and is not registered in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). A DUNS number can be received at no cost by calling the dedicated toll-free DUNS number request line at 1–800– 333–0505 (if you are a sole proprietor, you would dial 1–866–705–5711 and select option 1). Registration in the CCR can be done online at the CCR Web site: https:// www.ccr.gov. A CCR Handbook and worksheet can also be reviewed at the Web site. Number of Awards: One. NIC Opportunity Number: 10PEI36. This number should appear as a E:\FR\FM\17MYN1.SGM 17MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 94 / Monday, May 17, 2010 / Notices reference line in the cover letter, where indicated on Standard Form 424, and outside of the envelope in which the application is sent. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 16.602. Executive Order 12372: This program is not subject to the provisions of Executive Order 12372. Morris L. Thigpen, Director, National Institute of Corrections. [FR Doc. 2010–11661 Filed 5–14–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–36–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Comment Request for Information Collection for OMB Control No. 1205– 0478: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) High Growth and Emerging Industries (HGEI) Grants, Extension With Revisions srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Employment and Training Administration. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is soliciting comments concerning the collection of data for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) High Growth and Emerging Industries (HGEI) Grants, expiring on October 31, 2010. This notice utilizes standard clearance procedures in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and 5 CFR 1320.12. This information collection follows an emergency review that was conducted in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and 5 CFR 1320.13. The submission for OMB emergency review was approved on April 1, 2010. A copy of this ICR can be obtained from the RegInfo.gov Web site at https://www.reginfo.gov/public/ do/PRAMain. A copy of the current proposed information collection request (ICR) can VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:36 May 14, 2010 Jkt 220001 be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the ADDRESSES section below on or before July 16, 2010. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments to Dani Abdullah, Room N4643, Employment and Training Administration, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210. Telephone number: 202–693–3949 (this is not a toll-free number). Fax: 202–693– 3890. E-mail: green.jobs@dol.gov. Please reference OMB Control Number 1205– 0478 in the subject line of the e-mail. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (The Recovery Act) was signed into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009. Among other funding directed to the Department of Labor, the Recovery Act provides $750 million for a program of competitive grants for worker training and placement in high growth and emerging industries, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) High Growth and Emerging Industries (HGEI) grants. It is critical to record the impact of these Recovery Act resources, current information on participants in these grants, and the services provided to them. Therefore, to obtain comprehensive information on participants served by and services provided with Recovery Act resources, ETA proposes an extension with revisions of an information collection set for ARRA HGEI grantees. II. Review Focus: The Department of Labor is particularly interested in comments which: • 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; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 27583 III. Current Actions: Type of Review: Extension with revisions. Title: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) High Growth and Emerging Industries (HGEI) Grants. OMB Number: 1205–0478. Affected Public: ARRA HGEI Grantees (includes grantees that provide training and non-training grant-funded services). Form(s): ETA–9153. Total Annual Respondents: 244. Annual Frequency: Quarterly. Total Annual Responses: 976. Average Time per Response (Training Grantees): 262 Hours. Average Time per Response (Nontraining Grantees): 16 Hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours (Training Grantees): 159,296 Hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours (Non-Training Grantees): 5,888 Hours. Total Annual Burden Cost for Respondents: $0. Comments submitted in response to this comment request will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. Signed: At Washington, DC this 7th day of May, 2010. 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[FR Doc No: 2010-11661]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

National Institute of Corrections


Solicitation for a Cooperative Agreement--Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, 
Transgender, and Intersex Guidance Project

AGENCY: National Institute of Corrections, U.S. Department of Justice.

ACTION: Solicitation for a cooperative agreement.

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SUMMARY: The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is soliciting 
proposals from organizations, groups, or individuals to enter into a 
cooperative agreement for a 12-month project period. Work under this 
agreement will result in a policy guide for corrections practitioners 
charged with the care and custody of lesbian, gay, bisexual, 
transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) offenders. In addition to providing 
guidance in selected operational areas (see Goal 2 and Supplementary 
Information), the guide will provide: (1) A brief summary of the 
relevant case law, (2) a description of current terms and definitions 
relevant to the LGBTI population, including an acknowledgment that 
these terms evolve and change over time, and (3) a list of topics that 
should be addressed in initial and ongoing staff training. 
Informational resources, websites, and sources for additional support 
should accompany each of these three areas.
    It is anticipated that the policy guide will be used by individuals 
from Federal, State, and local corrections agencies of all sizes and 
funding levels, including primarily correctional administrators, 
medical and mental health staff, and training coordinators. 
Consequently, the guide must provide sufficient rationale and 
background information where needed, be easy to understand and 
convenient to use, and provide resources for further study and 
followup.
    Ultimately, the policy guide will allow users to determine best 
practices for their specific agency or facility; write policy, 
procedure, and post orders that will allow implementation and 
monitoring of these practices; and develop staff and offender training 
and orientation materials.

DATES: Applications must be received by 4 p.m. EDT on Friday, June 11, 
2010.

ADDRESSES: Mailed applications must be sent to Director, National 
Institute of Corrections, 320 First Street, NW., Room 5007, Washington, 
DC 20534. Applicants are encouraged to use Federal Express, UPS, or 
similar service to ensure delivery by the due date.
    Hand delivered applications should be brought to 500 First Street, 
NW., Washington, DC 20534. At the front desk, call (202)307-3106, 
extension 0 for pickup. Faxed applications will not be accepted. The 
only electronic applications (preferred) that will be accepted can be 
submitted via https://www.grants.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A copy of this announcement can be 
downloaded from the NIC Web site at https://www.nicic.gov.
    All technical or programmatic questions concerning this 
announcement should be directed to Dee Halley, Correctional Program 
Specialist, Research and Evaluation Division, National Institute of 
Corrections. She can be reached by calling 1-800-995-6423 extension 4-
0374 or by e-mail at dhalley@bop.gov.
    Project Goals: This project consists of five goals, and the 
recipient of the award under this cooperative agreement will complete 
each as follows:
    Goal 1: Develop a work plan including major milestones, a 
description of NIC's role in the project, NIC review and approval 
points, and a project schedule. Note 1: The proposal should describe 
the major components

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and tasks of the work plan. Subtasks will be developed as the project 
progresses. Note 2: The project schedule will be shown by quarters and 
reflect the number of months from the award date, as opposed to actual 
dates.
    Goal 2: Obtain input from corrections practitioners, the medical 
and mental health community, and LGBTI advocates. This input should 
focus on, but not be limited to, problems experienced in managing LGBTI 
offenders, best practice, the areas for which guidance would be most 
helpful, and how the guide can be structured for convenient use. In 
addition to, or in conjunction with the input received under Goal 2, 
the guide might contain guidance on LGBTI identification and risk 
assessment, intake and routine search procedures, offender orientation, 
classification and housing procedures, ongoing monitoring and 
reclassification procedures, provision of medical and mental health 
services, and considerations for the investigative process, privacy 
issues, and the identification of policy and practice with unintended 
consequences that can negatively affect LGBTI offenders.
    Goal 3: Provide for NIC's approval an overview of the guide to 
include anticipated, measurable short-term and intermediate user 
outcomes and brief descriptions of the format and structure, major 
components and their content, and any appendixes, forms, or additional 
information.
    Goal 4: Develop and ``test'' the first draft of the guide. Included 
under this goal is the collection and assessment of feedback from 
potential users and the development of recommended changes for NIC 
approval.
    Goal 5: Revise the guide as indicated and deliver a copy of the 
product that meets NIC's standards for acceptable submissions. For all 
awards in which a document will be a deliverable, the awardee must 
follow the Guidelines for Preparing and Submitting Manuscripts for 
Publication as found in the ``General Guidelines for Cooperative 
Agreements,'' which will be included in the award package.
    Document Preparation: Prior to the preparation of the final draft 
of any document or other media, the awardee must consult with NIC's 
Writer/Editor concerning the acceptable formats for manuscript 
submissions and the technical specifications for electronic media. All 
final documents and other media submitted for posting on the NIC Web 
site must meet the Federal government's requirement for accessibility 
(508 PDF or HTML file). The awardee must provide descriptive text 
interpreting all graphics, photos, graphs, and/or multimedia to be 
included with or distributed alongside the materials and must provide 
transcripts for all applicable audio/visual works.
    Required Expertise: Applicant organizations and project teams 
should be able to demonstrate the capacity to accomplish all five 
project goals and have experience with and/or an understanding of 
correctional operations, LGBTI populations, and medical, mental health, 
and legal issues that will affect correctional policy and practice.
    Application Requirements: The application should be concisely 
written, typed double-spaced and reference the NIC Opportunity Number 
and Title provided in this announcement. The program narrative text is 
to be limited to 25 double-spaced pages, exclusive of resumes and 
summaries of experience (do not submit full curriculum vitae). In 
addition to the program narrative, an application package must include 
OMB Standard Form 425, Application for Federal Assistance; a cover 
letter that identifies the audit agency responsible for the applicant's 
financial accounts as well as the audit period or fiscal year that the 
applicant operates under (e.g., July 1 through June 30); and an outline 
of projected costs. The following additional forms must also be 
included: OMB Standard Form 424A, Budget Information--Non-Construction 
Programs; OMB Standard Form 424B, Assurances--Non-Construction Programs 
(all OMB Standard Forms are available at https://www.grants.gov); DOJ/
FBOP/NIC Certification Regarding Lobbying, Debarment, Suspension and 
Other Responsibility Matters; and the Drug-Free Workplace Requirements 
(available at https://www.nicic.org/Downloads/PDF/certif-frm.pdf.)

    Authority:  Public Law 93-415.

    Funds Available and Budget Considerations: Up to $75,000 is 
available for this project, but preference will be given to applicants 
who provide the most efficient solutions in accomplishing the scope of 
work. Determination will be made based on best value to the Government, 
not necessarily the lowest bid. Funds may only be used for the 
activities that are directly related to the project. This project will 
be a collaborative venture with the NIC Research and Evaluation 
Division.
    Eligibility of Applicants: An eligible applicant is any State or 
general unit of local government, private agency, educational 
institution, organization, individual or team with expertise in the 
described areas. Applicants must have demonstrated ability to implement 
a project of this size and scope.
    Review Considerations: Applications received under this 
announcement will be subject to the NIC Review Process. The criteria 
for the evaluation of each application will be as follows:

Programmatic (40%)

    Are all of the five project goals adequately discussed? Is there a 
clear statement of how each project goal will be accomplished, 
including major tasks that will lead to achieving the goal, the 
strategies to be employed, required staffing and other required 
resources? Are there any innovative approaches, techniques, or design 
aspects proposed that will enhance the project?

Organizational (35%)

    Does the proposed project staff possess the skills, knowledge, and 
expertise necessary to complete the tasks and include all of the 
elements listed under the project goals and supplementary information? 
Does the applicant agency, institution, organization, individual or 
team have the organization capacity to achieve the five project goals? 
Are the proposed project management and staffing plans realistic and 
sufficient to complete the project within the nine-month timeframe?

Project Management/Administration (25%)

    Does the applicant identify reasonable objectives, milestones, and 
measures to track progress? If consultants and/or partnerships are 
proposed, is there a reasonable justification for their inclusion in 
the project and a clear structure to ensure effective coordination? Is 
the proposed budget realistic, does it provide sufficient cost detail/
narrative, and does it represent good value relative to the anticipated 
results?

    Note:  NIC will NOT award a cooperative agreement to an 
applicant who does not have a Dun and Bradstreet Database Universal 
Number (DUNS) and is not registered in the Central Contractor 
Registry (CCR).

    A DUNS number can be received at no cost by calling the dedicated 
toll-free DUNS number request line at 1-800-333-0505 (if you are a sole 
proprietor, you would dial 1-866-705-5711 and select option 1).
    Registration in the CCR can be done online at the CCR Web site: 
https://www.ccr.gov. A CCR Handbook and worksheet can also be reviewed 
at the Web site.
    Number of Awards: One.
    NIC Opportunity Number: 10PEI36. This number should appear as a

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reference line in the cover letter, where indicated on Standard Form 
424, and outside of the envelope in which the application is sent.
    Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 16.602.
    Executive Order 12372: This program is not subject to the 
provisions of Executive Order 12372.

Morris L. Thigpen,
Director, National Institute of Corrections.
[FR Doc. 2010-11661 Filed 5-14-10; 8:45 am]
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