Grants and cooperative agreements; availability, etc.: Bilingual education and minority languages affairs— English literacy and civics education demonstration grants,

[Federal Register: November 17, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 221)]

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Part IV

Department of Education

English Literacy and Civics Education Demonstration Grants; Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year 1999 Funds; Notice

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

[CFDA No. 84.191]

English Literacy and Civics Education Demonstration Grants; Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 1999 Funds

Note to Applicants: This notice is a complete application package. Together with the statute authorizing these grants and the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), this notice contains all of the information, application forms, and instructions needed to apply for a grant under this competition. These grants are authorized by Title II, section 243 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (20 U.S.C. 9253).

Purpose of program: The purpose of the English Literacy (EL) and Civics Education (EL/Civics education) program is to support projects that demonstrate effective practices in providing, and increasing access to, English literacy programs linked to civics education.

Eligible applicants: Postsecondary educational institutions, and public or private organizations and agencies are eligible to receive grants under this program. A group of eligible entities, such as a consortium, is also eligible to receive a grant if the group follows the procedures for group applications in 34 CFR 75.127-129 of EDGAR.

Deadline for transmittal of Applications: January 18, 2000.

Note: See information on Technical Assistance Workshops under ``Supplementary Information.''

Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: March 16, 2000.

Estimated Available Funds: $7,000,000.

Note: The Secretary intends to reserve up to $200,000 from these funds for technical assistance and evaluation activities.

Estimated Range of Awards: $180,000-$350,000 each year.

Estimated Average Size of Awards: $265,000.

Estimated Number of Awards: 20 to 25.

Project Period: Up to 36 months.

Please note that applicants for multi-year awards are required to provide detailed budget information for the total grant period requested. The Department will determine at the time of the initial award the funding levels for each year of the grant award.

Note: The Department of Education is not bound by any estimates in this notice.

Page Limits: The application narrative is where an applicant addresses the selection criteria that are used by reviewers in evaluating the application. An applicant must limit the application narrative to the equivalent of not more than 30 double-spaced pages, or 40 double-spaced pages for a group application. Information concerning the standards for page size and text is found in the Instructions for the Application Narrative in the Appendix to this notice. Applicants should note that if an application narrative exceeds these page limits, the application will not be reviewed.

Applicable Regulations: The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 85, and 86.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: To become full participants in American life and to be successful as workers, parents and family members, and citizens, adults in the United States must be able to read and communicate in English. Evidence indicates that individuals with limited English proficiency are eager to learn English and the other skills needed to succeed in U.S. society. English literacy instruction is the fastest growing component of adult education, with enrollment in English literacy classes having increased 105 percent over the past 10 years.

In addition to learning English, to participate fully in American life, individuals must be able to understand and navigate governmental, educational, and workplace systems and key American institutions, such as banking and health care. The increasing number of individuals seeking citizenship has stimulated growth and interest in citizenship preparation classes. Many adults with limited proficiency in English, including migrant adults, have never attended high school in the United States and therefore have limited or no institutional civics education experience. The General Accounting Office estimates that high school dropout rates among migrant and seasonal farm workers range from 45 to 90 percent. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Migrant Education reports that an increasing proportion of migrant workers are Hispanic, and, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, in 1997 the Hispanic population had the highest high school dropout rate of 25 percent.

The growing demand for English literacy and civics education programs and services surpasses the availability of instruction. Some States have long waiting lists for these programs, and others simply turn away learners because there are no available classes. The demand for English literacy programs can be attributed in part to immigration and welfare reform efforts. Citizenship naturalizations have reached record highs, and applicants for citizenship must meet strict English literacy and civics requirements. Because of welfare reform efforts, several States are now providing employment-related English classes that help learners increase their English language skills while improving job-related skills. Although Federal and State grants for adult education programs provide funding for English literacy programs, citizenship classes, and related educational activities, additional services are needed to meet the high and increasing demand for English literacy and civics education programs.

Research on teaching adults with limited English proficiency indicates that the use of a variety of instructional methods is effective in achieving successful outcomes. Such methods include the use of trained teachers and a variety of instructional teaching methods in contexts such as family and workplace that focus on meaningful activities that meet the language, literacy, and cultural needs of students. Diversity in teaching methods and support services has helped programs improve quality, provide more access to instruction, and increase learner and program outcomes to improve accountability. Some States have replicated and disseminated promising and effective practices, but there is a need for additional models of effective EL/ Civics education programs and services.

Description of Program

The EL/Civics education program is authorized under section 243 of the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, which authorizes the Secretary to carry out a program of national leadership activities to enhance the quality of adult education and literacy programs nationwide, including grants to support demonstration programs.

The EL/Civics education program provides financial assistance to establish or expand projects that demonstrate effective practices in providing English literacy programs that incorporate civics education and related support services into an integrated and coordinated program for individuals of limited English proficiency.

Grants may be used to support a variety of activities and costs related to English language and civics education instruction, including the costs of staff and instructors, materials, staff training, and support services such as child care

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and transportation costs for program participants.

Under this program, the Secretary is especially interested in receiving applications that propose projects in the following areas:

(a) Projects that demonstrate successful partnerships with local agencies, organizations, or institutions, such as institutions of higher education, community-based organizations, and local education agencies, in providing EL/civics education and related support services.

(b) Projects that demonstrate effective innovative approaches in providing EL/civics instruction, such as integrating technology into curriculum, establishing work- or community-based instruction sites, and providing flexible scheduling of classes and services.

(c) Projects that demonstrate effective strategies for professional development opportunities to help teachers develop networks to share ideas and best practices, promote effective use of technology, and develop contextualized and content-based curricula linked to appropriate assessments.

(d) Projects that demonstrate development of effective materials, such as curricula and assessment instruments, that address emerging areas in EL/Civics education, such as preparation for citizenship interviews, the naturalization process, life skills curricula, employability skills from a cross-cultural perspective, and learning disabilities.

Applicants should note that applications must include, for the overall project and each budget year, project goals, measurable objectives and outcomes, and performance measures and indicators of success in meeting the goals and objectives. If appropriate, these measures should include the performance measures described under Title II of WIA, such as the educational achievement of learners and the number of learners who earned secondary school credentials or obtained or retained employment. Other measures may include the number who prepared for and passed the citizenship test.

Technical Assistance Workshops

We will hold technical assistance workshops, including a satellite teleconference, to assist applicants in preparing grant applications for the EL/Civics education program. The dates, times, locations, and other information about the workshops will be announced in the Federal Register and on the web page of the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education at the following sites:

http://ocfo.ed.gov/fedreg.htm http://www.ed.gov/offices/OVAE

Waiver of Proposed Rulemaking: In accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553), it is the practice of the Secretary to offer interested parties the opportunity to comment on proposed rules. Ordinarily, this practice would have applied to the priorities in this notice. Section 437(d)(1) of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA), however, exempts rules that apply to the first competition under a new or substantially revised program from this requirement. The EL/Civics education program was funded for the first time under the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1999 (Public Law 106-31). As this competition is the first competition under the program, it therefore qualifies as a new competitive grants program. The Secretary, in accordance with section 437(d)(1) of GEPA, to ensure timely awards, has decided to forego public comments with respect to the competitive priorities. The competitive priorities will apply only to the fiscal year 1999 grant competition.

Competitive Priorities: The Secretary will give preference to applications that meet one or both of the competitive priorities in the next two paragraphs. (34 CFR 75.105 (b)(2)(iii) and (c)(2)(i))

Competitive Priority 1--Projects that serve areas with a significant unmet demand for EL/civics education programs as demonstrated by indicators such as waiting lists for programs, growth in the number of individuals with limited English proficiency in a community, a large concentration of adults in unserved or underserved language groups, and limited accessibility to nontraditional class schedules and locations. The Secretary will award three additional points to an application that meets this priority. These points would be in addition to any points the applicant earns under the selection criteria.

Competitive Priority 2--Projects that provide a non-federal contribution in cash or in kind of 25 percent of the cost of activities assisted under each year of the grant. The Secretary will award two additional points to an application that meets this priority. These points would be in addition to any points the applicant earns under the selection criteria.

Definition: In addition to definitions in the statute and EDGAR, the following definition applies:

Civics education means an educational program that emphasizes contextualized instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, naturalization procedures, civic participation, and U.S. history and government to help students acquire the skills and knowledge to become active and informed parents, workers, and community members.

Selection Criteria: (a)(1) The Secretary uses the following selection criteria to evaluate applications for grants under this competition. In all instances where the word ``project'' appears in the selection criteria, the reference to an EL/civics education program should be made.

(2) The maximum composite score for all of these criteria is 100 points.

(3) The maximum score for each criterion is indicated in parentheses. Within each criterion, the Secretary evaluates each factor equally.

(a) Need for project. (15 points) (1) The Secretary considers the need for the proposed project.

(2) In determining the need for the proposed project, the Secretary considers the following factors:

(i) The magnitude of the need for the services to be provided or the activities to be carried out by the proposed project.

(ii) The extent to which specific gaps or weaknesses in services, infrastructure, or opportunities have been identified and will be addressed by the proposed project, including the nature and magnitude of those gaps or weaknesses.

(b) Significance. (20 points) (1) The Secretary considers the significance of the proposed project.

(2) In determining the significance of the proposed project, the Secretary considers the following factors:

(i) The extent to which the proposed project is likely to build local capacity to provide, improve, or expand services that address the needs of the target population.

(ii) The extent to which the proposed project involves the development or demonstration of promising new strategies that build on, or are alternatives to, existing strategies.

(iii) The potential replicability of the proposed project or strategies, including, as appropriate, the potential for implementation in a variety of settings.

(c) Quality of the project design. (25 points) (1) The Secretary considers the quality of the design of the proposed project.

(2) In determining the quality of the design of the proposed project, the Secretary considers the following factors:

(i) The extent to which the goals, objectives, and outcomes to be achieved

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by the proposed project are clearly specified and measurable.

(ii) The extent to which the design for implementing and evaluating the proposed project will result in information to guide possible replication of project activities or strategies, including information about the effectiveness of the approach or strategies employed by the project.

(iii) The extent to which the proposed project is designed to build capacity and yield results that will extend beyond the period of Federal financial assistance.

(iv) The extent to which the design of the proposed project reflects up-to-date knowledge from research and effective practice.

(v) The extent to which the proposed project will establish linkages with other appropriate agencies and organizations providing services to the target population.

(d) Quality of project personnel. (10 points) (1) The Secretary considers the quality of the personnel who will carry out the proposed project.

(2) In determining the quality of project personnel, the Secretary considers the extent to which the applicant encourages applications for employment from persons who are members of groups that have traditionally been underrepresented based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability.

(3) In addition, the Secretary considers the following factor:

(i) The qualifications, including relevant training and experience, of key project personnel.

(e) Adequacy of resources. (5 points) (1) The Secretary considers the adequacy of resources for the proposed project.

(2) In determining the adequacy of resources for the proposed project, the Secretary considers the following factors:

(i) The extent to which the costs are reasonable in relation to the objectives, design, and potential significance of the proposed project.

(ii) The potential for continued support of the project after Federal funding ends, including, as appropriate, the demonstrated commitment of appropriate entities to such support.

(f) Quality of the management plan. (10 points) (1) The Secretary considers the quality of the management plan for the proposed project.

(2) In determining the quality of the management plan for the proposed project, the Secretary considers one or more of the following factors:

(i) The adequacy of the management plan to achieve the objectives of the proposed project on time and within budget, including clearly defined responsibilities, timelines, and milestones for accomplishing project tasks.

(ii) The adequacy of procedures for ensuring feedback and continuous improvement in the operation of the proposed project.

(g) Quality of the project evaluation. (15 points) (1) The Secretary considers the quality of the evaluation to be conducted of the proposed project.

(2) In determining the quality of the evaluation, the Secretary considers the following factors:

(i) The extent to which the methods of evaluation include the use of objective performance measures that are clearly related to the intended outcomes of the project and will produce quantitative and qualitative data to the extent possible.

(ii) The extent to which the methods of evaluation will provide performance feedback and permit periodic assessment of progress toward achieving intended outcomes.

(iii) The extent to which the evaluation will provide guidance about effective strategies suitable for replication or testing in other settings.

Note: In accordance with EDGAR 34 CFR 75.118, 75.590, 75.720, and 80.40, grant recipients must submit an annual performance report that provides the most current performance and financial expenditure information on project activities, including the recipient's progress in achieving the objectives in its approved application. If a recipient fails to submit a performance report that meets these requirements, the Secretary denies continued funding for the grant.

Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs

This program is subject to the requirements of Executive Order 12372 (Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs) and the regulations in 34 CFR Part 79.

The objective of the Executive Order is to foster an intergovernmental partnership and to strengthen federalism by relying on State and local processes for State and local government coordination and review of proposed Federal financial assistance.

Applicants must contact the appropriate State Single Point of Contact to find out about, and to comply with, the State's process under Executive Order 12372. Applicants proposing to perform activities in more than one State should immediately contact the Single Point of Contact for each of those States and follow the procedures established in each State under the Executive Order.

If you want to know the name and address of any State Single Point of Contact (SPOC), see the list published in the Federal Register on April 28, 1999 (64 FR 22963) or; you may view the latest SPOC list on the OMB Web site at the following address: http://www.whitehouse.gov/ omb/grants.

In States that have not established a process or chosen a program for review, State, areawide, regional, and local entities may submit comments directly to the Department.

Any State Process Recommendation and other comments submitted by a State Single Point of Contact and any comments from State, areawide, regional, and local entities must be mailed or hand-delivered by the date indicated in this notice to the following address: The Secretary, E.O. 12372-CFDA #84.191, U.S. Department of Education, Room 7E200, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202-0125.

Proof of mailing will be determined on the same basis as applications (see 34 CFR 75.102). Recommendations or comments may be hand-delivered until 4:30 p.m. (Washington, DC time) on the date indicated in this notice. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ABOVE ADDRESS IS NOT THE SAME ADDRESS AS THE ONE TO WHICH THE APPLICANT SUBMITS ITS COMPLETED APPLICATION. Do Not Send Applications to the Above Address.

Instructions for Transmittal of Applications

(a) If an applicant wants to apply for a grant, the applicant must--

(1) Mail the original and two copies of the application on or before the deadline date to: U.S. Department of Education, Application Control Center, Attention: (CFDA #84.191), Washington, DC 20202-4725

or

(2) Hand deliver the original and two copies of the application by 4:30 p.m. (Washington, DC time) on or before the deadline date to: U.S. Department of Education, Application Control Center, Attention: (CFDA #84.191), Room 3633, Regional Office Building #3, 7th and D Streets, SW., Washington, DC

(b) An applicant must show one of the following as proof of mailing:

(1) A legibly dated U.S. Postal Service postmark.

(2) A legible mail receipt with the date of mailing stamped by the U.S. Postal Service.

(3) A dated shipping label, invoice, or receipt from a commercial carrier.

(4) Any other proof of mailing acceptable to the Secretary.

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(c) If an application is mailed through the U.S. Postal Service, the Secretary does not accept either of the following as proof of mailing:

(1) A private metered postmark.

(2) A mail receipt that is not dated by the U.S. Postal Service.

Notes: (1) The U.S. Postal Service does not uniformly provide a dated postmark. Before relying on this method, an applicant should check with its local post office.

(2) The Application Control Center will mail a Grant Application Receipt Acknowledgment to each applicant. If an applicant fails to receive the notification of application receipt within 15 days from the date of mailing the application, the applicant should call the U.S. Department of Education Application Control Center at (202) 708-9494.

(3) The applicant must indicate on the envelope and--if not provided by the Department--in Item 3 of the Application for Federal Assistance (ED 424) the CFDA number--and suffix letter, if any--of the competition under which the application is being submitted.

Application Instructions and Forms

The appendix to this notice contains all required forms and instructions, including instructions for preparing the application narrative, a statement regarding estimated public reporting burden, a notice to applicants regarding compliance with section 427 of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA), various assurances and certifications, a list of relevant definitions from the authorizing statute and EDGAR, and a checklist for applicants.

To apply for an award under this competition, your application must be organized in the following order and include the following four parts. The parts and additional materials are as follows:

Part I: Application for Federal Assistance (ED 424, Exp. 06/30/ 2001) and instructions.

Part II: Budget Information-Non-Construction Programs (ED Form No. 524) and instructions. An applicant for a multi-year project must provide a budget narrative that provides budget information for each budget period of the proposed project period.

Part III: Application Narrative. Notice to All Applicants.

Part IV: Assurances and Certifications:

  1. Assurances-Non-Construction Programs (Standard Form 424B).

  2. Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (ED 80-0013) and instructions.

  3. Certifications regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered Transactions (ED 80-0014, 9/ 90) and instructions.

    Note: ED Form 80-0014 is intended for the use of grantees and should not be transmitted to the Department.

  4. Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (Standard Form LLL) (if applicable) and instructions.

    An applicant may submit information on photostatic copies of the application, budget forms, assurances, and certifications as printed in this notice in the Federal Register. However, the application form, assurances, and certifications must each have an original signature. All applicants are required to submit ONE original signed application, including ink signatures on all forms and assurances, and TWO copies of the application, one bound and one unbound copy suitable for photocopying. Please mark each application as ``original'' or ``copy''. To aid with the review of applications, the Department encourages applicants to submit three additional paper copies and one electronic copy (in Department of Education standard program format) of the application. The Department will not penalize applicants who do not provide additional copies. No grant may be awarded unless a completed application form, including the signed assurances and certifications, has been received.

    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca Moak or Ursula Lord, EL/Civics Education Program, Division of Adult Education and Literacy, Office of Vocational and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Room 4428, Switzer Building, Washington, DC 20202-7240. Telephone: (202) 260-9279 (Rebecca Moak) or (202) 205-9233 (Ursula Lord). E-mail: rebecca__moak@ed.gov or ursula__lord@ed.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339.

    Individuals with disabilities may obtain this notice in an alternate format (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) on request to the contact person listed in the preceding paragraph. Please note, however, that the Department is not able to reproduce in an alternate format the standard forms included in the notice.

    Electronic Access to This Document

    You may view this document, as well as all other Department of Education documents published in the Federal Register, in text or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) on the Internet at either of the following sites:

    http://ocfo.ed.gov/fedreg.htm http://www.ed.gov/news.html

    To use the PDF you must have the Adobe Acrobat Reader Program with Search, which is available free at either of the previous sites. If you have questions about using the PDF, call the U.S. Government Printing Office at (202) 512-1530 or, toll free, at 1-888-293-6498.

    Note: The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http:// www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html

    Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 9253.

    Dated: November 12, 1999. Robert Muller, Acting Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education.

    Appendix--Instructions for the Application Narrative

    The narrative is the section of the application where the selection criteria used by reviewers in evaluating the application are addressed. The narrative must encompass each function or activity for which funds are being requested. Before preparing the application narrative, an applicant should read carefully the description of the program and the selection criteria the Secretary uses to evaluate applications.

    Applicants should note the page limits for the application narrative stated in this notice under ``Page Limits''. The following standards apply: (1) A ``page'' is 8.5'' x 11'' (one side only) with one-inch margins (top, bottom, and sides). (2) All text in the application narrative, including titles, headings, footnotes, quotations, references, and captions, as well as all text in charts, tables, figures, and graphs, must be double-spaced (no more than three lines per vertical inch). If using a proportional computer font, use no smaller than a 12-point font, and an average character density no greater than 18 characters per inch. If using a nonproportional font or a typewriter, do not use more than 12 characters to the inch.

    The page limit does not apply to the cover sheet, the one-page abstract, budget section, appendices, and forms and assurances. However, all of the application narrative must be included in the narrative section. If an application narrative uses a smaller print size, spacing, or margin that would make the narrative exceed the equivalent of the page limit, the application will not be reviewed.

    1. Begin with a one-page Abstract summarizing the proposed EL/ Civics education project, including a short description of the population to be served by the project and, if available, data on project participants' educational attainment and race/ethnicity. Also include a description of project objectives and activities.

    2. Include a table of contents listing the parts of the narrative in the order of the

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      selection criteria and the page numbers where the parts of the narrative are found. Be sure to number the pages.

    3. Describe how the applicant meets the competitive priorities, if applicable.

    4. Describe fully the proposed project in light of the selection criteria in the order in which the criteria are listed in the application package. Do not simply paraphrase the criteria.

    5. Provide the following in response to the attached ``Notice to all Applicants'': (1) A reference to the portion of the application in which information appears as to how the applicant is addressing steps to promote equitable access and participation, or (2) a separate statement that contains that information.

    6. If the application is from a group, attach the group's agreement. When applying for funds as a group, such as a consortium, individual eligible applicants must enter into an agreement signed by all members of the group. The group's agreement must detail the activities each member of the group plans to perform, and must bind each member to every statement and assurance made in the group's application. The designated applicant must submit the group's agreement with its application.

    7. Applicants may include supporting documentation as appendices to the narrative. This material should be concise and pertinent to the competition. Note that the Secretary considers only information contained in the application in ranking applications for funding consideration. Letters of support sent separately from the formal application package are not considered in the review by the technical review panels. (34 CFR 75.217)

    8. Attach copies of all required assurances and forms.

      Estimated Public Reporting Burden

      According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB Control Number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 1830-0540, (Expiration Date: 09-30-2000). The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 40 hours per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and review the information collection. If you have any comments concerning the accuracy of the time estimate or suggestions for improving this form, please write to: U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20202-4651.

      If you have comments or concerns regarding the status of your individual submission of this form, write directly to: EL/Civics Education Program, Division of Adult Education and Literacy, Office of Vocational and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202-7240.

      Checklist for Applicants

      The following forms and other items must be included in the application in the order listed below:

    9. Application for Federal Assistance (ED 424).

    10. Budget Information--Non-Construction Programs ED Form No. 524) and budget narrative.

    11. Application Narrative, including information that addresses section 427 of the General Education Provisions Act (see the section entitled ``NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS''), and relevant appendices.

    12. Group agreement, if applicable.

    13. Assurances--Non-Construction Programs (SF 242B).

    14. Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (ED 80-0013).

    15. Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (Standard Form LLL).

      Relevant Definitions

      Sec. 203, Definitions, Title II, Workforce Investment Act of 1998:

    16. English literacy program--The term ``English literacy program'' means a program of instruction designed to help individuals of limited English proficiency achieve competence in the English language.

    17. Individual of limited English proficiency--The term ``individual of limited English proficiency'' means an adult or out-of-school youth who has limited ability in speaking, reading, writing, or understanding the English language, and--

      (A) whose native language is a language other than English; or

      (B) who lives in a family or community environment where a language other than English is the dominant language.

    18. Literacy--The term ``literacy'' means an individual's ability to read, write, and speak in English, compute, and solve problems, at levels of proficiency necessary to function on the job, in the family of the individual, and in society.

    19. Postsecondary educational institution--The term ``postsecondary educational institution'' means--

      (A) an institution of higher education that provides not less than a 2-year program of instruction that is acceptable for credit toward a bachelor's degree;

      (B) a tribally controlled community college; or

      (C) a nonprofit educational institution offering certificate or apprenticeship programs at the postsecondary level.

      EDGAR Part 77, Definitions:

    20. Private, as applied to an agency, organization, or institution, means that it is not under Federal or public supervision or control.

    21. Public, as applied to an agency, organization, or institution, means that the agency, organization, or institution is under the administrative supervision or control of a government other than the Federal Government.

      Notice to all Applicants

      The purpose of this enclosure is to inform you about a new provision in the Department of Education's General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) that applies to applicants for new grant awards under Department programs. This provision is Section 427 of GEPA, enacted as part of the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 (Pub. L. 103-382).

      To Whom Dies This Provision Apply?

      Section 427 of GEPA affects applicants for new grant awards under this program. All APPLICANTS FOR NEW AWARDS INCLUDE INFORMATION IN THEIR APPLICATIONS TO ADDRESS THIS NEW PROVISION IN ORDER TO RECEIVE FUNDING UNDER THIS PROGRAM.

      (If this program is a State-formula grant program, a State needs to provide this description only or projects or activities that it carries out with funds reserved for State-level uses. In addition, local school districts or other eligible applicants that apply to the State for funding need to provide this description in their applications to the State for funding. The State would be responsible for ensuring that the school district or other local entity has submitted a sufficient section 427 statement as described below.)

      What Does This Provision Require?

      Section 427 requires each applicant for funds (other than an individual person) to include in its application a description of the steps the applicant proposes to take to ensure equitable access to, and participation in, its Federally-assisted program for students, teachers, and other program beneficiaries with special need. This provision allows applicants discretion in developing the required description. The statute highlights six types of barriers that can impede equitable access or participation: gender, race, national origin, color, disability, or age. Based on local circumstances, you should determine whether these or other barriers may prevent your students, teachers, etc. from such access

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      or participation in the Federally-funded project or activity. The description in your application of steps to be taken to overcome these barriers need not be lengthy; you may provide a clear and succinct description of how you plan to address those barriers that are applicable to your circumstances. In addition, the information may be provided in a single narrative, or, if appropriate, may be discussed in connection with related topics in the application.

      Section 427 is not intended to duplicate the requirements of civil rights statutes, but rather to ensure that, in designing their projects, applicants for Federal Funds address equity concerns that may affect the ability of certain potential beneficiaries to fully participate in the project and to achieve to high standards. Consistent with program requirements and its approved application, an applicant may use the Federal funds awarded to it to eliminate barriers it identifies.

      What are Examples of How an Applicant Might Satisfy the Requirement of This Provision?

      The following examples may help illustrate how an applicant may comply with Section 427.

      (1) An applicant that proposes to carry out an adult literacy project serving, among others, adults with limited English proficiency, might describe in its application how it intends to distribute a brochure about the proposed project to such potential participants in their native language.

      (2) An applicant that proposes to develop instructional materials for classroom use might describe how it will make the materials available on audio tape or in braille for students who are blind.

      (3) An applicant that proposes to carry out a model science program for secondary students and is concerned that girls may be less likely than boys to enroll in the course, might indicate how it intends to conduct ``outreach'' efforts to girls, to encourage their enrollment.

      We recognize that many applicants may already be implementing effective steps to ensure equity of access and participation in their grant programs, and we appreciate your cooperation in responding to the requirements of this provision.

      Estimated Burden Statement for GEPA Requirements

      The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to vary from 1 to 3 hours per response, with an average of 1.5 hours, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather and maintain the data needed, and complete and review the information collection. If you have any comments concerning the accuracy of the time estimate(s) or suggestions for improving this form, please write to: U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20202-4651.

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      Instructions for ED 424

    22. Legal Name and Address. Enter the legal name of applicant and the name of the primary organizational unit which will undertake the assistance activity.

    23. D-U-N-S Number. Enter the applicant's D-U-N-S Number. If your organization does not have a D-U-N-S Number, you can obtain the number by calling 1-800-333-0505 or by completing a D-U-N-S Number Request Form. The form can be obtained via the Internet at the following URL. http://www.dnb.com/dbis/aboutdb/intlduns.htm.

    24. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number. Enter the CFDA number and title of the program under which assistance is requested.

    25. Project Director. Name, address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address of the person to be contacted on matters involving this application.

    26. Federal Debt Delinquency. Check ``Yes'' if the applicant's organization is delinquent on any Federal debt. (This question refers to the applicant's organization and not to the person who signs as the authorized representative. Categories of debt include delinquent audit disallowances, loans and taxes.) Otherwise, check ``No.''

    27. Type of Applicant. Enter the appropriate letter in the box provided.

    28. Novice Applicant. Check ``Yes'' only if assistance is being requested under a program that gives special consideration to novice applicants and you meet the program requirements for novice applicants. By checking ``Yes'' the applicant certifies that it meets the novice applicant requirements specified by ED. Otherwise, check ``No.''

    29. Type of Submission. Self-explanatory.

    30. Executive Order 12372. Check ``Yes'' if the application is subject to review by Executive Order 12372. Also, please enter the mouth, date, and four (4) digit year (e.g., 12/12/2000). Applicants should contact the State Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for Federal Executive Order 12372 to determine whether the application is subject to the State intergovernmental review process. Otherwise, check ``No.''

    31. Proposed Project Dates. Please enter the month, date, and four (4) digit year (e.g., 12/12/2000).

    32. Human Subjects. Check ``Yes'' or ``No''. If research activities involving human subjects are not planned at any time during the proposed project period, check ``No.'' The remaining parts of item 11 are then not applicable.

      If research activities involving human subjects, whether or not exempt from Federal regulations for the protection of human subjects, are planned at any time during the proposed project period, either at the applicant organization or at any other performance site or collaborating institution, check ``Yes.'' If all the research activities are designated to be exempt under the regulations, enter, in item 11a, the exemption number(s) corresponding to one or more of the six exemption categories listed in ``Protection of Human Subjects in Research'' attached to this form. Provide sufficient information in the application to allow a determination that the designated exemptions in item 11a, are appropriate. Provide this narrative information an ``Item 11/Protection of Human Subjects Attachment'' and insert this attachment immediately following the ED 424 face page. Skip the remaining parts of item 11.

      If some or all of the planned research activities involving human subjects are covered (nonexempt), skip item 11a and continue when the remaining parts of item 11, as noted below. In addition, follow the instructions ``Protection of Human Subjects in Research'' attached to this form to prepare the six-point narrative about the nonexempt activities. Provide this six-point narrative in an ``Item 11/Protection of Human Subjects Attachment'' and insert this attachment immediately following the ED 424 face page.

      If the applicant organization has an approved Multiple Project Assurance of Compliance on file with the Grants Policy and Oversight Staff (GPOS), U.S. Department of Education, or with the Office for Protection from Research Risks (OPRR), National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, that covers the specific activity, enter the Assurance number in item 11b and the date of approval by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of the proposed activities in item 11c. This date must be no earlier than one year before the receipt date for which the application is submitted and must include the four (4) digit year (e.g., 2000). Check the type of IRB review in the appropriate box. An IRB may use the expedited review procedure if it complies with the requirements of 34 CFR 97.110. If the IRB review is delayed beyond the submission of the application, enter ``Pending'' in item 11c. If your application is recommended/selected for funding, a follow-up certification of IRB approval from an official signing for the applicant organization must be sent to and received by the designated ED official within 30 days after a specific formal request from the designated ED official. If the applicant organization does not have on file with GPOS or OPRR an approved Assurance of Compliance that covers the proposed research activity, enter ``None'' in item 11b and skip 11c. In this case, the applicant organization, by the signature on the application, is declaring that it will comply with 34 CFR 97 within 30 days after a specific formal request from the designated ED official for the Assurance(s) and IRB certifications.

    33. Project Title. Enter a brief descriptive title of the project. If more than one program is involved, you should append an explanation on a separate sheet. If appropriate (e.g., construction or real property projects), attach a map showing project location. For preapplications, use a separate sheet to provide a summary description of this project.

    34. Estimated Funding. Amount request or to be contributed during the first funding/budget period by each contributor. Value of in-kind contributions should be included on appropriate lines as applicable. If the action will result in a dollar change to an existing award, indicate only the amount of the change. For decreases, enclose the amounts in parentheses. If both basic and supplemental amounts are included, show breakdown on an attached sheet. For multiple program funding use totals and show breakdown using same categories as item 13.

    35. Certification. To be signed by the authorized representatives of the applicant. A copy of the governing body's authorization for you to sign this application as official representatives must be on file in the applicant's office.

      Be sure to enter the telephone and fax number and e-mail address of the authorized representative. Also, in item 14e, please enter the month, date, and four (4) digit year (e.g, 12/12/2000) in the date signed filed.

      Paperwork Burden Statement

      According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 1875-0106. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average between 15 and 45 minutes per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and review the information collection. If you have any comments concerning the accuracy of the estimate(s) or suggestions for improving this form, please write to: U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20202-4651. If you have comments

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      or concerns regarding the status of your individual submission of this form write directly to: Joyce I. Mays, Application Control Center, U.S. Department of Education, 7th and D Streets, S.W. ROB-3, Room 3633, Washington, DC 20202-4725.

      Protection of Human Subjects in Research (Attachment to ED 424)

      1. Instructions to Applicants About the Narrative Information That Must Be Provided if Research Activities Involving Human Subjects Are Planned

        If you marked item 11 on the application ``Yes'' and designated exemptions in 11a, (all research activities are exempt), provide sufficient information in the application to allow a determination that the designated exemptions are appropriate. Research involving human subjects that is exempt from the regulations is discussed under II.B. ``Exemptions,'' below. The Narrative must be succinct. Provide this information in an ``Item 11/Protection of Human Subjects Attachment'' and insert this attachment immediately following the ED 424 face page.

        If you marked ``Yes'' to item 11 on the face page, and designated no exemptions from the regulations (some or all of the research activities are nonexempt), address the following six points for each nonexempt activity. In addition, if research involving human subjects will take place at collaborating site(s) or other performance site(s), provide this information before discussing the six points. Although no specific page limitation applies to this section of the application, be succinct. Provide the six-point narrative and discussion of other performance sites in an ``Item 11/Protection of Human Subjects Attachment'' and insert this attachment immediately following the ED 424 face page.

        (1) Provide a detailed description of the proposed involvement of human subjects. Describe the characteristics of the subject population, including their anticipated number, age range, and health status. Identify the criteria for inclusion or exclusion of any subpopulation. Explain the rationale for the involvement of special classes of subjects, such as children with disabilities, adults with disabilities, persons with mental disabilities, pregnant women, prisoners, institutionalized individuals, or others who are likely to be vulnerable.

        (2) Identify the sources of research material obtained from individually identifiable living human subjects in the form of specimens, records, or data. Indicate whether the material or data will be obtained specifically for research purposes or whether use will be made or existing specimens, records, or data.

        (3) Describe plans for the recruitment of subjects and the consent procedures to be followed. Include the circumstances under which consent will be sought and obtained, who will seek it, the nature of the information to be provided to prospective subjects, and the method of documenting consent. State if the Institutional Review Board (IRB) has authorized a modification or waiver of the elements of consent or the requirement for documentation of consent.

        (4) Describe potential risks (physical, psychological, social, legal, or other) and assess their likelihood and seriousness. Where appropriate, describe alternative treatments and procedures that might be advantageous to the subjects.

        (5) Describe the procedures for protecting against or minimizing potential risks, including risks to confidentiality, and assess their likely effectiveness. Where appropriate, discuss provisions for ensuring necessary medical or professional intervention in the event of adverse effects to the subjects. Also, where appropriate, describe the provisions for monitoring the data collected to ensure the safety of the subjects.

        (6) Discuss why the risks to subjects are reasonable in relation to the anticipated benefits to subjects and in relation to the importance of the knowledge that may reasonably be expected to result.

      2. Information on Research Activities Involving Human Subjects

        1. Definitions

        A research activity involves human subjects if the activity is research, as defined in the Department's regulations, and the research activity will involve use of human subjects, as defined in the regulations. --Is it a Research Activity?

        The ED Regulations for the Protection of Human Subjects, Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 97, define research as ``a systematic investigation, including research development, testing and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge.'' If an activity follows a deliberate plan whose purpose is to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge, such as an exploratory study or the collection of data to test a hypothesis, it is research. Activities which meet this definition constitute research whether or not they are conducted or supported under a program which is considered research for other purposes. For example, some demonstration and service programs may include research activities. --Is it a Human Subject?

        The regulations define human subject as ``a living individual about whom an investigator (whether professional or student) conducting research obtains (1) data through intervention or interaction with the individual, or (2) identifiable private information.'' (1) If an activity involves obtaining information about a living person by manipulating that person or that person's environment, as might occur when a new instructional technique is tested, or by communicating or interacting with the individual, as occurs with surveys and interviews, the definition of human subject is met. (2) If an activity involves obtaining private information about a living person in such a way that the information can be linked to that individual (the identity of the subject is or may be readily determined by the investigator or associated with the information), the definition of human subject is met. [Private information includes information about behavior that occurs in a context in which an individual can reasonably expect that no observation or recording is taking place, and information which has been provided for specific purposes by an individual and which the individual can reasonably expect will not be made public (for example, a school health record).] B. Exemptions

        Research activities in which the only involvement of human subjects will be in one or more of the following six categories of exemptions are not covered by the regulations:

        (1) Research conducted in established or commonly accepted educational settings, involving normal educational practices, such as (a) research on regular and special education instructional strategies, or (b) research on the effectiveness of or the comparison among instructional techniques, curricula, or classroom management methods.

        (2) Research involving the use of educational tests (cognitive, diagnostic, aptitude, achievement), survey procedures, interview procedures or observation of public behavior, unless: (a) information obtained is recorded in such a manner that human subjects can be identified, directly or through identifiers linked to the subjects; and (b) any disclosure of the human subjects' responses outside the research could

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        reasonably place the subjects at risk of criminal or civil liability or be damaging to the subjects' finaicial standing, employability, or reputation. If the subjects are children, this exemption applies only to research involving educational tests or observations of public behavior when the investigator(s) do not participate in the activities being observed. [Children are defined as persons who have not attained the legal age for consent to treatments or procedures involved in the research, under the applicable law or jurisdiction in which the research will be conducted.]

        (3) Research involving the use of educational tests (cognitive, diagnostic, aptitude, achievement), survey procedures, interview procedures or observation of public behavior that is not exempt under section (2) above, if the human subjects are elected or appointed public officials or candidates for public office; or federal statute(s) require(s) without exception that the confidentiality of the personally identifiable information will be maintained throughout the research and thereafter.

        (4) Research involving the collection or study of existing data, documents, records, pathological specimens, or diagnostic specimens, if these sources are publicly available or if the information is recorded by the investigator in a manner that subjects cannot be identified, directly or through identifiers linked to the subjects.

        (5) Research and demonstration projects which are conducted by or subject to the approval of department or agency heads, and which are designed to study, evaluate, or otherwise examine: (a) public benefit or service programs; (b) procedures for obtaining benefits or services under those programs; (c) possible changes in or alternatives to those programs or procedures; or (d) possible changes in methods or levels of payment for benefits or services under those programs.

        (6) Taste and food quality evaluation and consumer acceptance studies, (a) if wholesome foods without additives are consumed or (b) if a food is consumed that contains a food ingredient at or below the level and for a use found to be safe, or agricultural chemical or envionmental contaminant at or below the level found to be safe, by the Food and Drug Administration or approved by the Environmental Protection Agency or the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

        Copies of the Department of Education's Regulations for the Protection of Human Subjects, 34 CFR Part 97 and other pertinent materials on the protection of human subjects in research are available from the Grants Policy and Oversight Staff (GPOS) Office of the Chief Financial and Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC, telephone: (202) 708-8263, and on the U.S. Department of Education's Protection of Human Subjects in Research Web Site at http://ocfo.ed.gov/humansub.htm.

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        Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to vary from 13 to 22 hours per response, with an average of 17.5 hours per response, including the time reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the U.S. Department of Education, Information Management and Compliance Division, Washington, D.C. 20202-4651; and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project 1875-0102, Washington DC 20503.

        Instructions for ED Form 524

        General Instructions

        This form is used to apply to individual U.S. Department of Education discretionary grant programs. Unless directed otherwise, provide the same budget information for each year of the multi-year funding request. Pay attention to applicable program specific instructions, if attached.

        Section A--Budget Summary, U.S. Department of Education Funds

        All applicants must complete Section A and provide a breakdown by the applicable budget categories shown in lines 1-11.

        Lines 1-11, columns (a)-(e): For each project year for which funding is requested, show the total amount requested for each applicable budget category.

        Lines 1-11, column (f): Show the multi-year total for each budget category. If funding is requested for only one project year, leave this column blank.

        Line 12, columns (a)-(e): Show the total budget request for each project year for which funding is requested.

        Line 12, column (f): Show the total amount requested for all project years. If funding is requested for only one year, leave this space blank.

        Section B--Budget Summary, Non-Federal Funds

        If you are required to provide or volunteer to provide matching funds or other non-Federal resources to the project, these should be shown for each applicable budget category on lines 1-11 of Section B.

        Lines 1-11, columns (a)-(e): For each project year for which matching funds or other contributions are provided, show the total contribution for each applicable budget category.

        Lines 1-11, column (f): Show the multi-year total for each budget category. If non-Federal contributions are provided for only one year, leave this column blank.

        Line 12, columns (a)-(e): Show the total matching or other contribution for each project year.

        Line 12, column (f): Show the total amount to be contributed for all years of the multi-year project. If non-Federal contributions are provided for only one year, leave this space blank.

        Section C--Other Budget Information, Pay Attention to Applicable Program Specific Instructions, If Attached

    36. Provide an itemized budget breakdown, by project year, for each budget category listed in Sections A and B.

    37. If applicable to this program, enter the type of indirect rate (provisional, predetermined, final or fixed) that will be in effect during the funding period. In addition, enter the estimated amount of the base to which the rate is applied, and the total indirect expense.

    38. If applicable to this program, provide the rate and base on which fringe benefits are calculated.

    39. Provide other explanations or comments you deem necessary.

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      Instructions for Completion of SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities

      This disclosure form shall be completed by the reporting entity, whether subawardee or prime Federal recipient, at the initiation or receipt of a covered Federal action, or a material change to a previous filing, pursuant to title 31 U.S.C. section 1352. The filing of a form is required for each payment or agreement to make a payment to any lobbying entity for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with a covered Federal action. Complete all items that apply for both the initial filing and material change report. Refer to the implementing guidance published by the Office of Management and Budget for additional information.

    40. Identify the type of covered Federal action for which lobbying activity is and/or has been secured to influence the outcome of a covered Federal action.

    41. Identify the status of the covered Federal action.

    42. Identify the appropriate classification of this report. If this is a followup report caused by a material change to the information previously reported, enter the year and quarter in which the change occurred. Enter the date of the last previously submitted report by this reporting entity for this covered Federal action.

    43. Enter the full name, address, city, State and zip code of the reporting entity. Include Congressional District, if known. Check the appropriate classification of the reporting entity that designates if it is, or expects to be, a prime or subaward recipient. Identify the tier of the subawardee, e.g., the first subawardee of the prime is the 1st tier. Subawards include but are not limited to subcontracts, subgrants and contract awards under grants.

    44. If the organization filing the report in item 4 checks ``Subawardee,'' then enter the full name, address, city, State and zip code of the prime Federal recipient. Include Congressional District, if known.

    45. Enter the name of the federal agency making the award or loan commitment. Include at least one organizational level below agency name, if known, for example, Department of Transportation, United States Coast Guard.

    46. Enter the Federal program name or description for the covered Federal action (item 1). If known, enter the full Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number for grants, cooperative agreements, loans, and loan commitments.

    47. Enter the most appropriate Federal identifying number available for the Federal action identified in item 1 (e.g., Request for Proposal (RFP) number; Invitations for Bid (IFB) number; grant announcement number; the contract, grant, or loan award number; the application/ proposal control number assigned by the Federal agency). Included prefixes, e.g., ``RFP-DE-90-001.''

    48. For a covered Federal action where there has been an award or loan commitment by the Federal agency, enter the Federal amount of the award/loan commitment for the prime entity identified in item 4 or 5.

    49. (a) Enter the full name, address, city, State and zip code of the lobbying registrant under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 engaged by the reporting entity identified in item 4 to influence the covered Federal action.

      (b) Enter the full names of the individual(s) performing services, and include full address if different from 10(a). Enter Last Name, First Name, and Middle Initial (MI).

    50. The certifying official shall sign and date the form, print his/her name, title, and telephone number.

      Note: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act, as amended, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control Number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is OMB No. 0348-0046. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 10 minutes per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0348-0046), Washington, DC 20503.

      State Single Point of Contact

      (As of April 22, 1999)

      Note: In accordance with Executive Order 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs, this listing represents the designated State Single Points of Contact (SSPOCs). Because participation is voluntary, some States and Territories no longer participate in the process. These include: Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington.

      The jurisdictions not listed no longer participate in the process. However, an applicant is still eligible to apply for a grant or grants even if its respective State, Territory, Commonwealth, etc. does not have a SSPOC. ARIZONA Ms. Joni Saad, Arizona State Clearinghouse, 3800 N. Central Avenue, Fourteenth Floor, Phoenix, Arizona 85012, Telephone: (602) 280-1315, FAX: (602) 280-8144, jonis@ep.state.az.us ARKANSAS Mr. Tracy L. Copeland, Manager, State Clearinghouse, Office of Intergovernmental Services, Department of Finance and Administration, 1515 W. 7th St., Room 412, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203, Telephone: (501) 682-1074, FAX: (501) 682-5206, tlcopeland@dfa.state.ar.us CALIFORNIA Grant Coordination, State Clearinghouse, Office of Planning and Research, 1400 10th Street, Room 121, Sacramento, California 95814, Telephone: (916) 445-0613, FAX: (916) 323-3018, No e-mail address DELAWARE Executive Department, Office of the Budget, 540 S. Dupont Highway, Suite 5, Dover, Delaware 19901, Telephone: (302) 739-3326, FAX: (302) 739-5661, No e-mail address DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Mr. Charles Nichols, State Single Point of Contact, Office of Grants Management and Development, 717 14th Street, N.W.--Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20005, Telephone: (202) 727-1700 (direct), FAX: (202) 727-6537 (secretary), FAX: (202) 727-1617, No e-mail address FLORIDA Florida State Clearinghouse, Department of Community Affairs, 2555 Shumard Oak Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100, Telephone: (850) 922-5438, FAX: (850) 414-0479, Contact: Ms. Cherie Trainor, (850) 414- 5495, cherie.trainor@dca.state.fl.us GEORGIA Ms. Deborah Stephens, Coordinator, Georgia State Clearinghouse, 270 Washington, Street, S.W.--8th Floor, Atlanta, Georgia 30334, Telephone: (404) 656-3855, FAX: (404) 656-7901, ssda@mail.opb.state.ga.us

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      ILLINOIS Ms. Virginia Bova, Single Point of Contact, Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs, James R. Thompson Center, 100 West Randolph, Suite 3-400, Chicago, IL 60601, Telephone: (312) 814-6028, FAX: (312) 814-1800 INDIANA Ms. Allison Becker, State Budget Agency, 212 State House, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2796, Telephone: (317) 232-7221 (direct line), FAX: (317) 233-3323, No e-mail address IOWA Mr. Steven R. McCann, Division for Community Assistance, Iowa Department of Economic Development, 200 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50309, Telephone: (515) 242-4719, FAX: (515) 242-4809, steve.mccann.@ided.state.is.us KENTUCKY Mr. Kevin J. Goldsmith, Director, Sandra Brewer, Executive Secretary, Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of the Governor, 700 Capitol Avenue, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, Telephone: (502) 564-2611, , FAX: (502) 564- 0437, kgoldmkgosmith@mail.state.ky.us, sbrewer@mail.state.ky.us MAINE Ms. Joyce Benson, State Planning Office, 184 State Street, 38 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333, Telephone: (207) 287-3261, FAX: (207) 287-6489, joyce.benson@state.me.us MARYLAND Ms. Linda Janey, Manager, Plan & Project Review, Maryland Office of Planning, 301 W. Preston Street--Room 1104, Baltimore, Maryland 21201- 2365, Telephone: (410) 767-4490, FAX: (410) 767-4480, linda@mail.op.state.md.us MICHIGAN Mr. Richard Pfaff, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, 660 Plaza Drive--Suite 1900, Detroit, Michigan 48226, Telephone: (313) 961-4266, FAX: (313) 961-4869, pfaff@semcog.org MISSISSIPPI Ms. Cathy Mallette, Clearinghouse Officer, Department of Finance and Administration, 550 High Street, 303 Walters Sillers Building, Jackson, Mississippi 39201-3087, Telephone: (601) 359-6762, FAX: (601) 359-6758, No e-mail address MISSOURI Ms. Lois Pohl, Federal Assistance Clearinghouse, Office of Administration, P.O. Box 809, Jefferson Building, Room 915, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102, Telephone: (573) 751-4834, FAX: (573) 522-4395, pohl__@mail.oa.state.mo.us NEVADA Department of Administration, State Clearinghouse, 209 E. Musser Street, Room 200, Carson City, Nevada 89710, Telephone: (702) 684-0222, FAX: (702) 684-0260, Contact: Ms. Heather Elliot, (702) 684-0209, helliot@govmail.state.nv.us NEW HAMPSHIRE Mr. Jeffrey H. Taylor, Director, New Hampshire Office of State Planning, Attn: Intergovernmental Review Process, Mr. Mike Blake, 2\1/ 2\ Beacon Street, Concord, New Hampshire 03301, Telephone: (603) 271- 4991, FAX: (603) 271-1728, No e-mail address NEW MEXICO Mr. Nick Mandell, Local Government Division, Room 201 Bataan Memorial Building, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87503, Telephone: (505) 827-4991, FAX: (505) 827-4984, No e-mail address NEW YORK New York State Clearinghouse, Division of the Budget, State Capitol, Albany, New York 12224, Telephone: (518) 474-1605, FAX: (518) 486-1217, No e-mail address NORTH CAROLINA Ms. Jeanette Furney, North Carolina Department of Administration, 116 West Jones Street--Suite 5106, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603-8003, Telephone: (919) 733-7232, FAX: (919) 733-9571, jeanette__furney@mail.doa.state.nc.us NORTH DAKOTA North Dakota Single Point of Contact, Office of Intergovernmental Assistance, 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Department 105, Bismarck, North Dakota 58505-0170, Telephone: (701) 328-2094, FAX: (701) 328-2308, No e-mail address RHODE ISLAND Mr. Kevin Nelson, Review Coordinator, Department of Administration, Division of Planning, One Capitol Hill, 4th Floor, Providence, Rhode Island 02908-5870, Telephone: (401) 222-1220 (secretary), FAX: (401) 222-2093 (direct), knelson@planning.state.ri.us SOUTH CAROLINA Ms. Omeagia Burgess, State Single Point of Contact, Budget and Control Board, Office of State Budget, 1122 Ladies Street--12th floor, Columbia, South Carolina 29201, Telephone: (803) 734-0494, FAX: (803) 734-0645, No e-mail address TEXAS Mr. Tom Adams, Governors Office, Director, Intergovernmental Coordination, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, Telephone: (512) 463-1771, FAX: (512) 936-2681, tadams@governor.state.tx.us UTAH Ms. Carolyn Wright, Utah State Clearninghouse, Office of Planning and Budget, Room 116, State Capitol, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114, Telephone: (801) 538-1535 (direct), FAX: (801) 538-1547, cwright@state.ut.us WEST VIRGINA Mr. Fred Cutlip, Director, Community Development Division, W. Virginia Development Office, Building #6, Room 553, Charleston, West Virginia 25305, Telephone: (304) 558-4010, FAX: (304) 558-3248, fcutlip@wvdo.org WISCONSIN Mr. Jeff Smith, Section Chief, Federal/State Relations, Wisconsin Department of Administration, 101 East Wilson Street--6th Floor, P.O. Box 7868, Madison, Wisconsin 53707, Telephone: (608) 266-0267, FAX: (608) 267-6931, sjt@doa.state.wi.us WYOMING Ms. Sandy Ross, State Single Point of Contact, Department of Administration and Information, 2001 Capitol Avenue, Room 214, Cheyenne, WY 82002, Telephone: (307) 777-5492, FAX: (307) 777-3696, sross1@missc.state.wy.us Territories GUAM* Mr. Joseph Rivera, Acting Director, Bureau of Budget and Management Research, Office of the Governor, P.O. Box 2950, Agana, Guam 96932,

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      Telephone: (671) 475-9411 or 9412, FAX: (671) 472-2825

      *Guam and the Virgin Islands are not confirmed.

      PUERTO RICO Ms. Elsa Luis, Director, Federal Proposals Division, 1100 17th Street, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 778-0750, FAX: (202) 530-5559 NORTH MARIANA ISLANDS Mr. Alvaro A. Santos, Executive Officer, Office of Management and Budget, Office of the Governor, Saipan, MP 96950, Telephone: (670) 664- 2256, FAX: (670) 664-2272

      Contact person: Ms. Jacoba T. Seman, Federal Programs Coordinator, Telephone: (670) 664-2289, FAX: (670) 664-2272. VIRGIN ISLANDS* Nellon Bowry, Director, Office of Management and Budget, #41 Norregade Emancipation Garden Station, Second Floor, Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802

      Please direct all questions and correspondence about intergovernmental review to: Linda Clarke, Telephone: (809) 774-0750, FAX: (809) 776-0069.

      Note: This list is based on the most current information provided by the States. Information on any changes or apparent errors should be provided to Sherron Duncan at the Office of Management and Budget (202) 395-3914 and to the State in question. Changes to the list will only be made upon formal notification by the State. The list is updated every six months and is also published biannually in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance. The last changes made were to Delaware, Indiana, Missouri, New Mexico, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Utah, and Wisconsin.

      [FR Doc. 99-30031Filed11-16-99; 8:45 am]

      BILLING CODE 4000-01-U

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