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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
National Institute of Corrections
Solicitation for a Cooperative
Agreement—Curriculum Development:
Implementing and Sustaining an
Evidence-Based Risk Reduction
Approach for First- and Mid-Level
Supervisors in Corrections Settings
National Institute of
Corrections, U.S. Department of Justice.
ACTION: Solicitation for a Cooperative
Agreement.
AGENCY:
The National Institute of
Corrections (NIC) is seeking
applications for the development of a
competency-based, blended modality
training curriculum that will provide
corrections supervisors and managers
with the knowledge, skills, and abilities
needed to model, coach, implement,
and oversee an evidence-based risk
reduction approach in correctional
settings.
SUMMARY:
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Applications must be received
by 12 noon EDT on Friday, September
3, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Mailed applications must be
sent to: Director, National Institute of
Corrections, 320 First Street, NW., Room
5002, 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, dial 7–3106, extension 0 for
pickup.
Faxed applications will not be
accepted. Electronic applications can
only be submitted via https://
www.grants.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: All
technical or programmatic questions
concerning this announcement should
be directed to Michael Guevara,
Correctional Program Specialist,
National Institute of Corrections. He can
be reached by calling 303–365–4415, or
by e-mail at mguevara@bop.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Overview: NIC is seeking assistance to
develop a blended learning curriculum
for implementing and sustaining an
evidence-based risk reduction approach
for first- and mid-level supervisors in
any and all correctional settings. The
curriculum must adhere to NIC’s
Instructional Theory into Practice (ITIP)
model, which applicants can find on
NIC’s Web site via the following link:
https://www.nicic.gov/pubs/1992/
010714.pdf. The curriculum must be
based on applicable literature and
products published by NIC over the last
several years, as well as current research
and practice in the field of corrections,
adult learning, and instructional
strategies. The curriculum will use a
blended learning format and include a
distance learning component. It may
make use solely of a distance learning
approach. The curriculum will be
piloted and implemented in a future
funding cycle.
Background: For years, NIC has been
committed to promoting risk reduction
through the use of evidence-based
policies and practices. Most of the work
NIC has completed in this area has
taken the form of technical assistance,
direct work with agencies, and the
publication of papers and manuals on
related topics. To date, much of the
focus of NIC’s work in evidence-based
practices has been in the area of
community corrections. NIC would like
to expand on this work by making it
applicable and accessible to all
corrections disciplines by developing a
curriculum for first- and mid-level
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managers, regardless of the corrections
setting in which they work.
Purpose: To create a blended learning
curriculum for implementing and
sustaining an evidence-based risk
reduction approach for first- and midlevel supervisors in corrections settings.
Scope of Work: At the end of this
cooperative agreement, a curriculum
should be developed using NIC’s
Instructional Theory into Practice (ITIP)
model. The curriculum should include
a facilitator’s manual, participant’s
manual, action learning plan, and all
relevant supplemental material (such as
PowerPoint slides, visual &/or audio
aids, handouts, exercises, etc.). The use
of blended learning tools such as a live
web-based training environment (e.g.,
WebEx), DVDs, satellite/Internet
broadcasts, e-learning, or supplemental
online training courses is mandatory.
During the implementation phase, NIC
may participate directly in the
production of some or all of these
products. Clear learning objectives
should be contained in each lesson, and
delivery modality should be based on
how to most efficiently and effectively
achieve these objectives. A pre- and
post-test, as well as quizzes and action
learning plans shall be developed as
necessary. Consideration should be
given to preparing participants through
advance work, such as reading
assignments or taking an online course
through NIC’s Learning Center. An
evaluation, to be distributed at the
conclusion of the training, will be
developed. This evaluation must
examine the content, processes, and
delivery of the program; the evaluation
should be designed to help revise and
improve the training and curriculum.
Specific Requirements: The
curriculum is intended to be part of a
comprehensive strategy for
implementing evidence-based risk
reduction approaches in any corrections
agency. First- and mid-level managers
must model, coach, implement, and
oversee these approaches and require
specific knowledge, skills, and attitudes
to do so. As an integral part of their jobs,
and as part of a solid evidence-based
model, supervisors must possess
effective communication skills and the
ability to enhance internal motivation.
They must also be able to coach their
staff in those same skills. Therefore,
interpersonal communication skills and
a technology such as motivational
interviewing should be included in the
curriculum, within the context of an
overall approach to becoming an
evidence-based organization. The
curriculum will be based on products
and documents developed by the
National Institute of Corrections over
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the past several years, as well as other
work from the private or public sector
that can inform the development of an
effective learning experience for
students. Since this curriculum is about
evidence-based approaches, both the
content and learning design of the
curriculum itself should have firm
foundations in research. Please
reference specific sources that will be
used in the development of the
curriculum. This blended learning
curriculum will be in whole or in part
a distance learning curriculum.
Although there is no guarantee that the
awardee/writer of this curriculum will
participate in the implementation
phase, ideas for how to maximize NIC
resources during pilot and
implementation should be included as
part of the curriculum’s instructional
strategies. An example of a blended
learning approach designed by the
person or agency submitting the
application should be included.
Document Requirements: Publications
produced under this award 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. All final
publications submitted for posting on
the NIC Web site must meet the federal
government’s requirement for
accessibility (508 PDF or HTML file).
All documents developed under this
cooperative agreement must be
submitted in draft form to NIC for
review before the final products are
delivered.
Application Requirements:
Applications should be concisely
written, typed double-spaced and
reference the project by the ‘‘NIC
Opportunity Number’’ and Title in this
announcement. The package must
include: 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); a program narrative in
response to the statement of work (ten
pages maximum for the program
narrative), and a budget narrative
explaining projected costs. The
following forms must also be included:
OMB Standard Form 424, Application
for Federal Assistance; OMB Standard
Form 424A, Budget information—NonConstruction Programs; OMB Standard
Form 424B, Assurances—NonConstruction Programs (these forms are
available at https://www.grants.gov) and
DOJ/NIC Certification Regarding
Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and
Other Responsibility Matters; and the
Drug-Free Workplace Requirements
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(available at https://www.nicic.gov/
Downloads/PDF/certif-frm.pdf.)
Applications may be submitted in
hard copy, or electronically via https://
www.grants.gov. If submitted in hard
copy, there needs to be an original and
three copies of the full proposal
(program and budget narratives,
application forms and assurances). The
original should have the applicant’s
signature in blue ink.
Authority: Public Law 93–415.
Funds Available: NIC is seeking the
applicant’s best ideas regarding
accomplishment of the scope of work
and the related costs for achieving the
goals of this solicitation. Up to
$88,000.00 may be available for the
development of this curriculum. The
final budget and award amount will be
negotiated between NIC and the
successful applicant. Funds may be
used only for the activities linked to the
desired outcome of the project.
Eligibility of Applicants: An eligible
applicant is any public or private
agency, educational institution,
organization, individual, or team with
expertise in the described areas.
Review Considerations: Applications
received under this announcement will
be subjected to a 3- to 5-person NIC Peer
Review Process. The criteria for the
evaluation of each application will be as
follows:
Programmatic (45%): Is there
demonstrated knowledge of curriculum
development? Is a specific model of
curriculum development (e.g., ITIP)
proposed? Is there demonstrated
knowledge of training for first- and midlevel supervisor positions? Is there
demonstrated knowledge of evidencebased practices? Is there demonstrated
knowledge of how training in evidencebased practices fits into an overall
strategy of organizational development?
Is there demonstrated knowledge of the
role of first- and mid-level supervisors
in the process of organizational change?
Is there demonstrated knowledge of
techniques and/or interventions that
successfully address acquisition and
retention of new knowledge, skills and
abilities? Does the proposal include
blended and distance learning
approaches? Are project goals/tasks
adequately discussed? Are there any
innovative approaches, techniques, or
design aspects proposed that will
enhance the project?
Organizational (30%): Do the skills,
knowledge, and expertise of the
organization and the proposed project
staff demonstrate a high level of
competency to carry out the tasks? Does
the applicant/organization have the
necessary experience and organizational
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capacity to carry out all goals of the
project? 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?
Project Management/Administration
(25%): Does the applicant identify
reasonable objectives, milestones, and
measures to track progress? Is there a
clear statement of how project goals will
be accomplished, to include: Major
tasks that will lead to achieving the
goals, the strategies to be employed,
required staffing and other required
resources? Are the proposed project
management and staffing plans clear,
realistic, and sufficient to complete the
project?
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 CRR 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: 10A64.
This number should appear as a
reference line in the cover letter, in box
4a of Standard Form 424, and outside of
the envelope in which the application is
sent.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Number: 16.601
Executive Order 12372: This project is
not subject to the provisions of
Executive Order 12372.
Morris L. Thigpen,
Director, National Institute of Corrections.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Office of the Secretary
Final notice of submission for
OMB review; Comment request.
ACTION:
The Department of Labor
(DOL) hereby announces the submission
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of the following public information
collection request (ICR) to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and approval in accordance with
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35).
A copy of this ICR, with applicable
supporting documentation, including,
among other things, a description of the
likely respondents, proposed frequency
of response, and estimated total burden
may be obtained from the RegInfo.gov
Web site at https://www.reginfo.gov/
public/do/PRAMain or by contacting
Linda Watts Thomas on 202–693–4223
(this is not a toll-free number) and
e-mail to: DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov.
Interested parties are encouraged to
send written comments to the Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the
Department of Labor—Wage and Hour
Division, Office of Management and
Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC
20503, Telephone: 202–395–7316/Fax
202–395–5806 (these are not toll-free
numbers), E-mail:
OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov within
30 days from the date of this publication
in the Federal Register. In order to
ensure the appropriate consideration,
comments should reference the OMB
Control Number (see below).
The OMB 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;
(2) 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;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and
(4) 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 submission of
responses.
Agency: Wage and Hour Division.
Type of Review: Extension without
change of a previously approved
collection.
Title of Collection: Motor Vehicle
Safety for Transportation of Migrant and
Seasonal Agricultural Workers.
OMB Control Number: 1235–0017.
Agency Form Numbers: WH–514,
WH–514A and WH–515.
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Affected Public: Businesses or other
for-profits, Farms.
Total Estimated Number of
Responses: 3,900.
Total Estimated Annual Burden
Hours: 885.
Total Estimated Annual Costs Burden:
$215,100.
Description: Migrant and Seasonal
Agricultural Worker Protection Act
(MSPA) section 401 (29 U.S.C. 1841)
requires, subject to certain exceptions,
all Farm Labor Contractors (FLCs),
Agricultural Employers (AGERs), and
Agricultural Associations (AGASs) to
ensure that any vehicle they use or
cause to be used to transport or drive
any migrant or seasonal agricultural
worker conforms to safety and health
standards prescribed by the Secretary of
Labor under the MSPA and with other
applicable Federal and State safety
standards. These MSPA safety standards
address the vehicle, driver, and
insurance. The Wage and Hour Division
(WHD) has created Forms WH–514,
WH–514a, and WH–515, which allow
FLC applicants to verify to the WHD
that the vehicles used to transport
migrant/seasonal agricultural workers
meet the MSPA vehicle safety standards
and that anyone who drives such
workers meets the Act’s minimum
physical requirements. The WHD uses
the information in deciding whether to
authorize the FLC/FLC Employee
applicant to transport/drive any
migrant/seasonal agricultural worker(s)
or to cause such transportation. Form
WH–514 is used to verify that any
vehicle used or caused to be used to
transport any migrant/seasonal
agricultural worker(s) meets the
Department of transportation (DOT)
safety standards. When the adopted
DOT rules do not apply, FLC applicants
seeking authorization to transport any
migrant/seasonal agricultural workers
use Form WH–514a to verify that the
vehicles meet the DOL safety standards
and, upon the vehicle meeting the
required safety standards, the form is
completed. Form WH–515 is a doctor’s
certificate used to document that a
motor vehicle driver or operator meets
the minimum DOT physical
requirements that the DOL has adopted.
For additional information, see related
notice published in the Federal Register
on January 22, 2010, (75 FR 3759).
Dated: August 20, 2010.
Linda Watts Thomas,
Acting Departmental Clearance Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
National Institute of Corrections
Solicitation for a Cooperative Agreement--Curriculum Development:
Implementing and Sustaining an Evidence-Based Risk Reduction Approach
for First- and Mid-Level Supervisors in Corrections Settings
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 seeking
applications for the development of a competency-based, blended
modality training curriculum that will provide corrections supervisors
and managers with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to model,
coach, implement, and oversee an evidence-based risk reduction approach
in correctional settings.
DATES: Applications must be received by 12 noon EDT on Friday,
September 3, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Mailed applications must be sent to: Director, National
Institute of Corrections, 320 First Street, NW., Room 5002, 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, dial 7-3106, extension 0
for pickup.
Faxed applications will not be accepted. Electronic applications
can only be submitted via https://www.grants.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: All technical or programmatic
questions concerning this announcement should be directed to Michael
Guevara, Correctional Program Specialist, National Institute of
Corrections. He can be reached by calling 303-365-4415, or by e-mail at
mguevara@bop.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Overview: NIC is seeking assistance to develop a blended learning
curriculum for implementing and sustaining an evidence-based risk
reduction approach for first- and mid-level supervisors in any and all
correctional settings. The curriculum must adhere to NIC's
Instructional Theory into Practice (ITIP) model, which applicants can
find on NIC's Web site via the following link: https://www.nicic.gov/pubs/1992/010714.pdf. The curriculum must be based on applicable
literature and products published by NIC over the last several years,
as well as current research and practice in the field of corrections,
adult learning, and instructional strategies. The curriculum will use a
blended learning format and include a distance learning component. It
may make use solely of a distance learning approach. The curriculum
will be piloted and implemented in a future funding cycle.
Background: For years, NIC has been committed to promoting risk
reduction through the use of evidence-based policies and practices.
Most of the work NIC has completed in this area has taken the form of
technical assistance, direct work with agencies, and the publication of
papers and manuals on related topics. To date, much of the focus of
NIC's work in evidence-based practices has been in the area of
community corrections. NIC would like to expand on this work by making
it applicable and accessible to all corrections disciplines by
developing a curriculum for first- and mid-level
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managers, regardless of the corrections setting in which they work.
Purpose: To create a blended learning curriculum for implementing
and sustaining an evidence-based risk reduction approach for first- and
mid-level supervisors in corrections settings.
Scope of Work: At the end of this cooperative agreement, a
curriculum should be developed using NIC's Instructional Theory into
Practice (ITIP) model. The curriculum should include a facilitator's
manual, participant's manual, action learning plan, and all relevant
supplemental material (such as PowerPoint slides, visual &/or audio
aids, handouts, exercises, etc.). The use of blended learning tools
such as a live web-based training environment (e.g., WebEx), DVDs,
satellite/Internet broadcasts, e-learning, or supplemental online
training courses is mandatory. During the implementation phase, NIC may
participate directly in the production of some or all of these
products. Clear learning objectives should be contained in each lesson,
and delivery modality should be based on how to most efficiently and
effectively achieve these objectives. A pre- and post-test, as well as
quizzes and action learning plans shall be developed as necessary.
Consideration should be given to preparing participants through advance
work, such as reading assignments or taking an online course through
NIC's Learning Center. An evaluation, to be distributed at the
conclusion of the training, will be developed. This evaluation must
examine the content, processes, and delivery of the program; the
evaluation should be designed to help revise and improve the training
and curriculum.
Specific Requirements: The curriculum is intended to be part of a
comprehensive strategy for implementing evidence-based risk reduction
approaches in any corrections agency. First- and mid-level managers
must model, coach, implement, and oversee these approaches and require
specific knowledge, skills, and attitudes to do so. As an integral part
of their jobs, and as part of a solid evidence-based model, supervisors
must possess effective communication skills and the ability to enhance
internal motivation. They must also be able to coach their staff in
those same skills. Therefore, interpersonal communication skills and a
technology such as motivational interviewing should be included in the
curriculum, within the context of an overall approach to becoming an
evidence-based organization. The curriculum will be based on products
and documents developed by the National Institute of Corrections over
the past several years, as well as other work from the private or
public sector that can inform the development of an effective learning
experience for students. Since this curriculum is about evidence-based
approaches, both the content and learning design of the curriculum
itself should have firm foundations in research. Please reference
specific sources that will be used in the development of the
curriculum. This blended learning curriculum will be in whole or in
part a distance learning curriculum. Although there is no guarantee
that the awardee/writer of this curriculum will participate in the
implementation phase, ideas for how to maximize NIC resources during
pilot and implementation should be included as part of the curriculum's
instructional strategies. An example of a blended learning approach
designed by the person or agency submitting the application should be
included.
Document Requirements: Publications produced under this award 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. All final
publications submitted for posting on the NIC Web site must meet the
federal government's requirement for accessibility (508 PDF or HTML
file). All documents developed under this cooperative agreement must be
submitted in draft form to NIC for review before the final products are
delivered.
Application Requirements: Applications should be concisely written,
typed double-spaced and reference the project by the ``NIC Opportunity
Number'' and Title in this announcement. The package must include: 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);
a program narrative in response to the statement of work (ten pages
maximum for the program narrative), and a budget narrative explaining
projected costs. The following forms must also be included: OMB
Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance; OMB Standard
Form 424A, Budget information--Non-Construction Programs; OMB Standard
Form 424B, Assurances--Non-Construction Programs (these forms are
available at https://www.grants.gov) and DOJ/NIC Certification Regarding
Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and
the Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (available at https://www.nicic.gov/Downloads/PDF/certif-frm.pdf.)
Applications may be submitted in hard copy, or electronically via
https://www.grants.gov. If submitted in hard copy, there needs to be an
original and three copies of the full proposal (program and budget
narratives, application forms and assurances). The original should have
the applicant's signature in blue ink.
Authority: Public Law 93-415.
Funds Available: NIC is seeking the applicant's best ideas
regarding accomplishment of the scope of work and the related costs for
achieving the goals of this solicitation. Up to $88,000.00 may be
available for the development of this curriculum. The final budget and
award amount will be negotiated between NIC and the successful
applicant. Funds may be used only for the activities linked to the
desired outcome of the project.
Eligibility of Applicants: An eligible applicant is any public or
private agency, educational institution, organization, individual, or
team with expertise in the described areas.
Review Considerations: Applications received under this
announcement will be subjected to a 3- to 5-person NIC Peer Review
Process. The criteria for the evaluation of each application will be as
follows:
Programmatic (45%): Is there demonstrated knowledge of curriculum
development? Is a specific model of curriculum development (e.g., ITIP)
proposed? Is there demonstrated knowledge of training for first- and
mid-level supervisor positions? Is there demonstrated knowledge of
evidence-based practices? Is there demonstrated knowledge of how
training in evidence-based practices fits into an overall strategy of
organizational development? Is there demonstrated knowledge of the role
of first- and mid-level supervisors in the process of organizational
change? Is there demonstrated knowledge of techniques and/or
interventions that successfully address acquisition and retention of
new knowledge, skills and abilities? Does the proposal include blended
and distance learning approaches? Are project goals/tasks adequately
discussed? Are there any innovative approaches, techniques, or design
aspects proposed that will enhance the project?
Organizational (30%): Do the skills, knowledge, and expertise of
the organization and the proposed project staff demonstrate a high
level of competency to carry out the tasks? Does the applicant/
organization have the necessary experience and organizational
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capacity to carry out all goals of the project? 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?
Project Management/Administration (25%): Does the applicant
identify reasonable objectives, milestones, and measures to track
progress? Is there a clear statement of how project goals will be
accomplished, to include: Major tasks that will lead to achieving the
goals, the strategies to be employed, required staffing and other
required resources? Are the proposed project management and staffing
plans clear, realistic, and sufficient to complete the project?
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 CRR 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: 10A64. This number should appear as a
reference line in the cover letter, in box 4a of Standard Form 424, and
outside of the envelope in which the application is sent.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 16.601
Executive Order 12372: This project is not subject to the
provisions of Executive Order 12372.
Morris L. Thigpen,
Director, National Institute of Corrections.
[FR Doc. 2010-21221 Filed 8-25-10; 8:45 am]
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