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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Children and Families

[Program Announcement No. ACF/ACYF/HS 2000-08]

FY 2000 Announcement of Financial Assistance To Expand Head Start Enrollment

AGENCY: Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), ACF, DHHS.

ACTION: FY 2000 Announcement of financial assistance to expand Head Start enrollment.

SUMMARY: The Head Start Bureau of the Administration on Children, Youth and Families announces that competing applications will be accepted to fund Head Start programs to serve Federally-recognized Indian reservations and Alaska Native villages not currently served by Head Start and areas where Head Start services are not available for the children of migrant and seasonal farm workers. It is expected that a total of approximately $3,000,000 will be awarded to support these programs.

DATES: The closing date for receipt of applications is July 21, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Applications should be submitted to: Head Start Unserved Competition, ACYF Operations Center, 1815 North Fort Myer Drive, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22209, Phone # 1-800-351-2293.

Copies of the program announcement and necessary application forms can be downloaded from the Head Start Web site at: www.acf.dhhs.gov/ programs/hsb

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: ACYF Operations Center at: 1815 N. Fort Myer Drive, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22209 or telephone: 1-800- 351-2293 or email to: ehs@lcgnet.com

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Part I. General Information

1. Background

   Head Start is a national program providing comprehensive developmental services primarily to low-income preschool children and their families. To help enrolled children achieve their full potential, Head Start programs provide comprehensive health, nutritional, educational, social and other services. In addition, Head Start programs are required to provide for the direct participation of the parents of enrolled children in the development, conduct, and direction of local programs. Head Start currently serves approximately 835,000 children

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   through a network of 1520 grantees and more than 700 delegate agencies.

   While Head Start is targeted primarily towards children whose families have incomes at or below the poverty line, regulations permit up to ten percent of the Head Start children in local programs to be from families who do not meet these low-income criteria. The Head Start statute also requires that a minimum of ten percent of enrollment opportunities in each program be made available to children with disabilities. Such children are expected to be enrolled in the full range of Head Start services and activities in a mainstream setting with their non-disabled peers, and to receive needed special education and related services.

   Head Start programs are locally-designed to provide services through a variety of program options, based on the needs of local families that are not being met by existing early childhood and child care programs. Program options include part-day/part-year and full-day/ full year center-based programs, home-based programs, combinations of center and home-based options and locally designed options. Head Start for Children of Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers

   For purposes of establishing eligibility for Migrant Head Start services, a migrant family is defined as follows:

   A family with one or more children under the age of compulsory school attendance who changed their residence by moving from one geographic location to another, either intrastate or interstate, within the past two years, for the purpose of engaging in agricultural work.

   A seasonal farmworker family is a family engaged primarily in seasonal agricultural labor who has not changed its residence to another geographic location in the preceding two years.

   In addition to providing the comprehensive child development services that all Head Start programs provide, Migrant/Seasonal Head Start programs typically operate for extended hours (8 to 12 hours per day), depending on the parents' work schedules, and may serve children five to seven days per week. Migrant/Seasonal programs also typically provide child development and child care services to infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children.

   Note: Recent changes to the Head Start Act allow migrant Head Start programs to serve seasonal farmworker families in addition to serving migrant families. However, seasonal farmworker families may be served only where there is an adequate level of services being provided to migrant families. This expansion is targeted on those states in which there are no migrant programs, despite the presence of significant numbers of migrant families. Any request for serving seasonal farmworker families must be fully explained by the applicant, including the reasons such a proposal is being made and why the applicant believes that an adequate level of services is being provided to migrant families.

   Statutory and Regulatory Authority

   The Head Start program is authorized by the Head Start Act, 42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq., as amended.

   The relevant regulations are:

   45 CFR part 1301, Head Start Grants Administration.

   45 CFR part 1302, Policies and Procedures for Selection, Initial Funding and Refunding of Head Start Grantees, and for Selection of Replacement Grantees.

   45 CFR part 1303, Appeal procedures for Head Start grantees and current or prospective delegate agencies.

   45 CFR part 1304, Program performance standards for the operation of Head Start programs by grantees and delegate agencies.

   45 CFR part 1305, Eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment and attendance in Head Start.

   45 CFR part 1306, Head Start staffing requirements and program options.

   45 CFR part 1308, Head Start program performance standards on services for children with disabilities.

   45 CFR part 1309, Head Start Facilities Purchase

   45 CFR part 74, Uniform administrative requirements for awards and subawards to institutions of higher education, hospitals, other nonprofit organizations, and commercial organizations; and certain grants and agreements with States, local governments and Indian tribal governments

   45 CFR part 92, Uniform administrative requirements for grants and cooperative agreements to State and local governments.

2. Purpose of Announcement

   This announcement solicits applications from eligible applicants that wish to compete for Head Start grants to serve Federally- recognized Indian reservations not currently served by Head Start and areas where Head Start services are not available for the children of migrant and seasonal farm workers.

   The Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) is also providing funding to expand Head Start services through two other national competitions. Head Start Bureau Program Instruction ACYF-HS- PI-00-02, issued on February 15, 2000, announced the availability of approximately $185,000,000 to increase enrollment in geographical areas currently served by Head Start grantees. In addition, an announcement published in the Federal Register on February 29, 2000 describes a competition for approximately $40,000,000 to expand services to children under age three and pregnant women in low-income families through funding additional Early Head Start programs.

3. Eligible Applicants

   Expansion applications under this announcement should be submitted under one of the following two categories:

   Category 1. Applicants that wish to serve Head Start-eligible children living on Federally-recognized Indian reservations or Alaskan Native villages where a Head Start program does not currently operate.

   Eligible applicants are the Tribal governments of unserved reservations that wish to initiate a Head Start program or agencies designated by these Tribal governments.

   Category 2. Applicants that wish to serve Head Start-eligible children of migrant or seasonal farm workers in the following states:

   Connecticut, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, and Puerto Rico.

   Eligible applicants are local public or private non-profit or for profit agencies.

4. Available Funds

   Category 1. For applicants applying to serve preschool children on unserved Indian reservations under Category 1, up to approximately $1,000,000 will be made available. No minimum enrollment level has been established for new Indian Head Start projects. Applicants should propose to serve a sufficient number of children to ensure a viable and cost-efficient program.

   Category 2. For applicants applying to serve migrant and seasonal children (infants, toddlers and preschoolers) under Category 2, up to approximately $2,000,000 will be made available. While no minimum enrollment level has been established for Migrant Head Start projects, applicants should indicate a sufficient number of eligible children to ensure a viable and cost-efficient program. Factors to be addressed related to program viability should include the size of the service area proposed and a sufficient population to justify program services in ``off years'' when the population of

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   migrant children might be low due to crop failure, variations in the migrant stream or natural disasters such as drought or flood.

5. Recipient Share of the Project

   Section 640(b) of the Head Start Act requires, with certain exceptions, that at least 20 percent of the total cost of a Head Start project come from sources other than the Federal government. Therefore, a project requesting $100,000 in Federal funds must include a match of at least $25,000 (20 percent of the total project costs). The non- Federal share may be in cash or in-kind, fairly valued, and may include facilities, equipment or volunteer services. In certain instances, as described in Section 640(b) of the Head Start Act, the requirement for a 20 percent non-federal match may be waived in part or in whole.

   Expansion funds should not be used to support services that were previously provided without Federal assistance. However, expansion funds can be used to provide Head Start services, either directly or through a delegate agency, to eligible families who are enrolled in other program settings but not currently receiving comprehensive Head Start services.

   Applicants may use a variety of strategies for delivering services, including:

   Combining child care, pre-kindergarten and other resources with Head Start funds and directly managing full-day, full-year services.

   Funding new delegate agencies or other appropriate arrangements which will enable local child care agencies, preschool programs or family child care providers to provide Head Start services.

   Part II. Application Requirements

1. Purpose of Project Description

   The project description provides a major means by which an application is evaluated and ranked to compete with other applications for available assistance. The project description should be concise and complete and should address the activity for which Federal funds are being requested. Supporting documents should be included where they can present information clearly and succinctly. Applicants are encouraged to provide information on their organizational structure, staff, related experience, and other information considered to be relevant. Awarding offices use this and other information to determine whether the applicant has the capability and resources necessary to carry out the proposed project. It is important, therefore, that this information be included in the application. However, in the narrative the applicant must distinguish between resources directly related to the proposed project from those that will not be used in support of the specified project for which funds are requested.

2. General Instructions

   Cross-referencing should be used rather than repetition. ACYF is particularly interested in specific factual information and statements of measurable goals in quantitative terms. Project descriptions are evaluated on the basis of substance, not length. Extensive exhibits are not required. (Supporting information concerning activities that will not be directly funded by the grant or information that does not directly pertain to an integral part of the grant funded activity should be placed in an appendix.) Pages should be numbered and a table of contents should be included for easy reference.

   The Head Start Bureau is also requesting that applicants provide a summary of the project description which includes:

   The name and address of the applicant agency.

   The category of application (Category 1 or 2).

   The total number of children to be served when the program is fully operational. For applicants applying under Category 2, include the number of infant and toddlers and the number of preschoolers proposed to be served. Also include the number of children of migrant farmworkers and the number of children, if any, of seasonal farmworkers.

   The total ongoing ACYF funds requested for a 12 month period when the project is fully operational. (Do not include one-time start-up funds here.)

   The amount of any proposed one-time start-up funding requested from ACYF.

   The amount and source of any additional funding that will help support the project (i.e., funds that are in addition to Federal Head Start funds and beyond the amounts required to meet non-federal- share requirements).

   The community(ies) to be served (name of town(s), city (ies) and county(ies), or the Federally recognized Indian Reservation where children will be served.

   The type of program option(s) proposed (part-day, full- day, home-based, combination program option or locally-designed options such as family child care) and proposed hours per day and days per year that children will be served in each option.

   The target date for beginning full services to new children.

3. Objectives and Need for Assistance

   Clearly identify the physical, economic, social, financial, institutional, and/or other problem(s) requiring a solution. The need for assistance must be demonstrated and the principal and subordinate objectives of the project must be clearly stated; supporting documentation, such as letters of support and testimonials from concerned interests other than the applicant, may be included. Any relevant data based on planning studies should be included or referred to. Incorporate demographic data and participant/beneficiary information, as needed.

   The Head Start Bureau is particularly interested in the following:

   1. A description of the need for Head Start services within the agency's service area. Provide an analysis of changes in family needs, including the implications of welfare reform and employment patterns on family needs for child care and other support services. Include data on eligible, unserved children and families. Identify any special populations of low-income children and families that have been unserved or underserved by Head Start in the past.

   2. A description of the services, resources, and capacities of other local child care and early childhood programs and providers serving low-income families and how the proposed strategy for expansion of Head Start will complement and enhance the effectiveness of these other community agencies.

   3. Evidence of the involvement of community agencies that serve low-income families, such as child care, early childhood education, health, welfare and other programs, in the assessment of community and family needs and the development of proposed priorities and strategies.

   4. A description of the children and families to be served, the type of program option that will be operated and the geographic area in which program services will be expanded. Explain: (i) The rationale for the decisions made and how they are supported by the applicant's community assessment and consultations; (ii) how the proposed expansion will meet the needs of families for full-day, full-year services and (iii) how the proposal will help assure that all families within the service area, regardless of their cultural, linguistic or ethnic backgrounds, have

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   an improved opportunity to be considered for Head Start enrollment. Describe any special efforts to reach previously unserved or underserved populations of low-income families.

4. Results or Benefits Expected

   Identify the results and benefits to be derived.

   The Head Start Bureau is particularly interested in the following:

   1. Based on the stated program objectives, identify the specific results or benefits that could be expected for children and families participating in the program. Identify the specific community-wide results or benefits including those resulting from collaborative partnership with other child and family development staff working in a variety of community agencies.

   2. Identify both qualitative and quantitative data the program will collect to measure progress towards the stated results or benefits. Identify how the program will determine the extent to which it has achieved its stated objectives.

5. Approach

   Outline a plan of action that describes the scope and detail of how the proposed work will be accomplished. Account for all functions or activities identified in the application. Cite factors that might accelerate or decelerate the work and state your reason for taking the proposed approach rather than others. Describe any unusual features of the project such as design or technological innovations, reductions in cost or time, or extraordinary social and community involvement.

   The Head Start Bureau is particularly interested in the following:

   1. A description of how children and families will be recruited and selected for the program. Describe procedures to ensure that services will be provided to individuals who have the most serious need for Head Start services, including children with disabilities and unserved and underserved populations.

   2. A description of strategies for delivering high quality services to children and family members, as defined by the Head Start Performance Standards, including the involvement of parents and other community members and organizations in the program strategy. Include, as appropriate, a discussion of all proposed collaborative relationships with other local organizations and the nature of the proposed collaboration(s). If applicable, describe any proposed modifications or improvements in current program practices, such as adaptations to encourage parent involvement by low-income working families.

   3. A staffing pattern that will enable services to be provided in accordance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards in all component areas. Identify all proposed staff or staff positions, their proposed salary rates and the length of time they will be employed each year. Discuss how proposed compensation levels will attract and retain well-qualified and effective staff members.

   4. A description of plans for staff training and development of newly-hired staff members and a discussion of how proposed staff will be supported by the grantee's organizational structure.

   5. A discussion of start-up plans and a timetable to implement the increased enrollment in a carefully planned but timely and efficient manner. Describe how the program will obtain or upgrade classroom space and other facilities to required licensing standards, recruit and train new staff or community-based providers, arrange for adequate transportation, and recruit, select and enroll eligible children and families.

6. Organizational Capacity and Experience

   Provide information on the applicant organization and cooperating partners.

   The Head Start Bureau is particularly interested in the following:

   1. Evidence of the applicant's experience and ability to administer a Head Start program, to successfully meet the Head Start Program Performance Standards and to manage the proposed expansion strategy. Include a discussion of any proposed changes and improvements in program management and governance.

   2. From applicants who are establishing partnerships with other child care and early childhood agencies, providers or funding sources:

   Letters of commitment from the child care and early childhood agencies and providers, including documentation of the additional resources that will be combined with the requested Head Start funds to create a high quality, full-day, full-year program. Explain and itemize these resources or services, and whether or not these costs are included as part of the non-Federal share.

   A description of plans for managing, monitoring, and assisting the efforts of proposed new delegate agencies and other forms of collaborative arrangements to assure that the Head Start Program Performance Standards are met.

   A description of the experience of the applicant and the proposed partnering agencies in collaborating to deliver high quality early childhood program services and in managing multiple sources of funding.

   A description of how the applicant will track, manage and account for multiple funding streams, allocate costs to different funding sources, and make adjustments in the event of fluctuations in the availability of other funding sources.

7. Cost Effectiveness and Budget Appropriateness

   Provide a narrative budget justification that describes how the proposed costs are derived. Discuss the necessity, reasonableness and allocability of the proposed costs.

   The Head Start Bureau is particularly interested in the following:

   1. A description of two budgets, one for ongoing operating costs for a 12-month period, the other for one-time start-up costs such as the renovation of facilities, purchases of equipment and initial training of new staff members. Identification in the budget of the required non-Federal share of the cost of the project. Include a discussion of strategies for obtaining the required non-Federal share, as described in Section I.E. of this announcement.

   2. A description of how the proposed budget is reasonable, appropriate and cost-effective in view of the proposed services, strategies and anticipated outcomes.

   3. A description of the extent to which the proposal includes significant other resources to complement the requested Head Start expansion funds.

      Part III. Evaluation Criteria

      Applications will be reviewed and evaluated on the following criteria:

   1. Objectives and Need for Assistance (20 Points)

      The extent to which the application provides current data on the needs of young children, families, and communities for expanded Head Start services, including analyses of changes in poverty and family mobility, employment opportunities and welfare reform, and any special unserved or underserved populations or groups.

      The extent to which the application provides convincing evidence of the involvement and support of other organizations serving low-income families in assessing family and community needs and resources, developing proposed plans and strategies, and in active partnerships to implement the proposed expansion.

      Information provided in response to Section II.C. of this announcement will

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      be used to evaluate applicants on the above criterion.

   2. Results or Benefits Expected (10 Points)

      The extent to which the applicant identifies the results and benefits to be derived from the project and links these to the stated objectives.

      The extent to which the applicant describes the kinds of data to be collected and how they will be utilized to measure progress towards the stated results or benefits.

      Information provided in response to Section II.D. of this announcement will be used to evaluate applicants on this criterion.

   3. Approach (25 Points)

      The extent to which the application includes a detailed, well-organized, and credible plan of action to carry out the proposed expansion of Head Start services, including plans for recruitment and selection of children, arrangements for transportation and facilities and plans for start-up of the new services.

      The extent to which the application includes clear plans and a demonstrated commitment to implement the Head Start Program Performance Standards, including involvement of parents and families in program design and decision making.

      The extent to which the application proposes, where possible, to collaborate with other community providers to deliver a high quality, cost-effective Head Start program.

      The extent to which the application provides sound, cost- effective staffing, organizational and management strategies, including staff training and development to ensure that the expansion provides high quality and responsive services.

      The extent to which the application demonstrates a sound strategy for facilitating the transition of Head Start children from the Head Start program to the local school system by coordinating with the local education agency and the local schools who will be enrolling Head Start children.

      Information provided in response to Section II.E. will be used to evaluate applicants on the above criterion.

   4. Organizational Capacity & Experience (20 Points)

      The extent of the demonstrated capacity of the applicant organization, key leaders and managers and, where appropriate, proposed partnering organizations in:

      Providing high quality, responsive services to young children and families, including evidence of the capability to meet the Head Start Program Performance Standards;

      Managing expansion of program services in an effective and timely manner; and

      Managing successful partnerships to serve young children and their families that involve sharing resources, staffing and facilities.

      Information provided in response to Section II.F. will be used to evaluate applicants on the above criterion.

   5. Cost Effectiveness and Budget Appropriateness (25 Points)

      The extent to which the proposed budget is reasonable, appropriate and cost effective in view of the proposed services, strategies and anticipated outcomes.

      The extent to which the applicant has mobilized significant additional resources to complement Head Start expansion funds.

      Information provided in response to Section II.G. and the applicant's proposed budget will be used to evaluate applicants on the above criterion.

      IV. The Application Process

1. Availability of Forms

   Eligible agencies interested in applying for funds must submit the required forms included at the end of this announcement in Appendix A.

   In order to be considered, an application must be submitted on Standard Form 424. Each application must be signed by an individual authorized to act for the applicant agency and to assume responsibility for the obligations imposed by the terms and conditions of the grant award. As required by the Head Start Program Performance Standards, any current Head Start grantee's Head Start Policy Council must approve the application. Applications must be prepared in accordance with the guidance provided in this announcement.

2. Application Submission

   One signed original and two copies of the grant application, including all attachments, are required. Completed applications must be sent to: Head Start Expansion Unserved Competition, ACYF Operations Center, 1815 North Fort Myer Drive--Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22209.

   In order to make the review of proposals easier, applicants should include in their proposals a Table of Contents and page numbers. Although there is no specific limit on the number of pages that applications may contain, applicants are encouraged to be as concise as possible.

3. Application Consideration

   Applications will be reviewed against the evaluation criteria outlined above. The review will be conducted in the Washington, DC area by persons knowledgeable about the Head Start program and early childhood care, education and development, and may include staff of Head Start programs, parents of Head Start children, Federal staff from the ACF Regional Offices and the Head Start and Child Care Bureaus, and other experts, such as university faculty members and the staff of child care and pre-kindergarten programs and agencies.

   The results of the competitive reviews will be taken into consideration by the Associate Commissioner of the Head Start Bureau who, in consultation with the Indian and Migrant Programs Branches, will recommend projects to be funded. The Commissioner of ACYF will make the final selection of the applications to be funded.

   The Commissioner may elect not to fund applicants that have program, management, fiscal or other problems and situations that make it unlikely that they would be able to provide effective Head Start services. Also, the Commissioner may decide not to fund projects that would require unreasonably large initial start-up costs for facilities or equipment or which require unreasonably large on-going funding levels relative to the number of children and families proposed to be served.

   Applicants which do not meet the requirement found in Section 641 of the Head Start Act of being a local agency, within the community(ies) it is proposing to serve, will not be selected for funding.

   Successful applicants will be notified through a Financial Assistance Award which sets forth the amount of funds awarded, the terms and conditions of the grant supplement, and other relevant information.

4. Amount of Funds Awarded to Successful Applicants

   In deciding the amount of funds to apply for, applicants should be guided by the need for services in their community, the amount needed to effectively and efficiently carry out the program of services proposed, the amount needed to provide high quality comprehensive services, and the availability of funds in the competitive area. There are no predetermined cost-per-child guidelines or limits to which applicants must conform.

   After applications are selected for funding, the Commissioner will

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   determine if they will be funded for all or only part of the number of children proposed. In determining the amount of funds a selected applicant will receive, the Commissioner will consider:

   The application's competitive review ranking;

   The relative need for services in a proposed service area compared to other communities in the competitive area;

   The proposed costs in Federal Head Start funds and;

   The amount of funds available in the competitive area.

   For example, an applicant which is able to expand Head Start services at a relatively lower cost in Federal Head Start funds because it shares costs with a child care agency will likely be awarded funds to serve a larger portion of the children it proposed serving than another applicant. Through the determination of funding levels, we hope to achieve a distribution of funds that is equitable and which allows as many children and communities as is possible to receive the benefits of a high quality Head Start program.

5. Closing Date for Receipt of Applications

   Deadline: The closing date for the receipt of applications is July 21, 2000. Applications shall be considered as meeting this deadline if they are either:

   1. Received on or before the deadline date at the address specified in the program announcement, or

   2. Sent on or before the deadline date and received by ACYF in time for the independent review. (Applicants are cautioned to request a legibly dated U.S. Postal Service postmark or to obtain a legibly dated receipt from a commercial carrier or U.S. Postal Service. Private metered postmarks are not acceptable as proof of timely mailing.)

   Applications hand carried by applicants, applicant couriers, or by overnight/express mail couriers shall be considered as meeting an announced deadline if they are received on or before the deadline date, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the ACYF Operations Center, 1815 North Fort Myer Drive, Suite 300, Arlington, VA. 22209, between Monday and Friday (excluding Federal Holidays). (Applicants are cautioned that express/overnight mail services may not always deliver as agreed.)

   ACYF cannot accommodate the transmission of applications by FAX or through other electronic media. Therefore, applications transmitted to ACYF electronically will not be accepted regardless of the date or time of submission and time of receipt.

   Late Applications: Applications that do not meet the criteria stated above are considered late applications. ACYF will notify each late applicant that its application will not be considered.

   Extension of deadlines. ACF may extend the deadline for all applicants because of acts of God such as floods, hurricanes, etc., or when there is a disruption of the mails. However, if the granting agency does not extend the deadline for all applicants, it may not waive or extend the deadline for any applicants.

6. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995

   Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, (Pub.L. 104-13), the Department is required to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval any reporting and record keeping requirements or program announcements. This Program Instruction meets all information collection requirements approved for ACF grant applications under OMB Control Number 0970-0139.

7. Executive Order 12372--Notification Process

   This program is covered under Executive Order (E.O.) 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs,'' and 45 CFR part 100, ``Intergovernmental Review of Department of Health and Human Services Programs and Activities.'' Under the Order, States may design their own processes for reviewing and commenting on proposed Federal assistance under covered programs. All States and territories except Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, American Samoa, and Palau have elected to participate in the Executive Order process and have established Single Points of Contact (SPOCs). Applications from federally-recognized Indian Tribes are exempt from E.O. 12372.

   Applicants from these thirteen jurisdictions and from federally recognized Indian tribes need take no action regarding E.O. 12372. All other applicants should contact their SPOC as soon as possible to alert them to the prospective application and to receive any necessary instructions. Applicants must submit material to the SPOC as soon as possible so that the program office can obtain and review SPOC comments as part of the award process. It is imperative that the applicant submit all required materials, if any, to the SPOC and indicate the date of this submittal (or the date of contact if no submittal is required) on the SF 424, item 16a.

   Under 45 CFR 100.8(a)(2), SPOCs have 60 days from the application deadline date to comment on applications submitted under this announcement. Therefore, the comment period for State processes will end on September 22, 2000. SPOCs are encouraged to eliminate the submission of routine endorsements as official recommendations. Additionally, SPOCs are requested to clearly differentiate between mere advisory comments and those official State process recommendations which they intend to trigger the ``accommodate or explain'' rule.

   Comments submitted directly to ACF should be addressed to: Head Start Bureau, Grants Officer, Room 2210, 330 C Street, SW, Washington, DC 20201.

   ACF will notify the State of any application received which has no indication that the State process has had an opportunity for review.

   A list of Single Points of Contact for each State and territory is included at Appendix B.

   (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Number 93.600, Project Head Start)

   Dated: May 11, 2000. James Harrell, Deputy Commissioner, Administration on Children, Youth and Families. BILLING CODE 4184-01-P

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   Appendix A--Application Forms

   [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN18MY00.029

   BILLING CODE 4184-01-C

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   Instructions for the SF-424

   Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 45 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 (0348-0043), Washington, DC 20503.

   Please do not return your completed form to the Office of Management and Budget. Send it to the address provided by the sponsoring agency.

   This is a standard form used by applicants as a required facesheet for preapplications and applications submitted for Federal assistance. It will be used by Federal agencies to obtain applicant certification that States which have established a review and comment procedure in response to Executive Order 12372 and have selected the program to be included in their process, have been given an opportunity to review the applicant's submission.

   Item and Entry

   1. Self-explanatory.

   2. Date application submitted to Federal agency (or State if applicable) an applicant's control number (if applicable).

   3. State use only (if applicable).

   4. If this application is to continue or revise an existing award, enter present Federal identifier number. If for a new project, leave blank.

   5. Legal name of applicant, name of primary organizational unit which will undertake the assistance activity, complete address of the applicant, and name and telephone number of the person to contact on matters related to this application.

   6. Enter Employer Identification Number (EIN) as assigned by the Internal Revenue Service.

   7. Enter the appropriate letter in the space provided.

   8. Check appropriate box and enter appropriate letter(s) in the space(s) provided:

      --``New'' means a new assistance award.

      --``Continuation'' means an extension for an additional funding/ budget period for a project with a projected completion date.

      --``Revision'' means any change in the Federal Government's financial obligation or contingent liability from an existing obligation.

   9. Name of Federal agency from which assistance is being requested with this application.

   10. Use the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number and title of the program under which assistance is requested.

   11. 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.

   12. List only the largest political entities affected (e.g., State, counties, cities).

   13. Self-explanatory.

   14. List the applicant's Congressional District and any District(s) affected by the program or project.

   15. Amount requested or to be contributed during the first funding/budget period by each contributor. Value of inkind 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 15.

   16. 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.

   17. This question applies to the applicant organization, not the person who signs as the authorized representative. Categories of debt include delinquent audit disallowances, loans and taxes.

   18. To be signed by the authorized representative of the applicant. A copy of the governing body's authorization for you to sign this application as official representative must be on file in the applicant's office (Certain Federal agencies may require that this authorization be submitted as part of the application.) BILLING CODE 4184-01-P

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       Instructions for the SF-424A

       Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 180 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 (0348-0044), Washington, DC 20503.

       Please do not return your completed form to the Office of Management and Budget. Send it to the address provided by the sponsoring agency.

       General Instructions

       This form is designed so that application can be made for funds from one or more grant programs. In preparing the budget, adhere to any existing Federal grantor agency guidelines which prescribe how and whether budgeted amounts should be separately shown for different functions or activities within the program. For some programs, grantor agencies may require budgets to be separately shown by function or activity. For other programs, grantor agencies may require a breakdown by function or activity. Sections A, B, C, and D should include budget estimates for the whole project except when applying for assistance which requires Federal authorization in annual or other funding period increments. In the latter case, Sections A, B, C, and D should provide the budget for the first budget period (usually a year) and Section E should present the need for Federal assistance in the subsequent budget periods. All applications should contain a breakdown by the object class categories shown in Lines a-k of Section B.

       Section A. Budget Summary Lines 1-4 Columns (a) and (b)

       For applications pertaining to a single Federal grant program (Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog number) and not requiring a functional or activity breakdown, enter on Line 1 under Column (a) the Catalog program title and the Catalog number in Column (b).

       For applications pertaining to a single program requiring budget amounts by multiple functions or activities, enter the name of each activity or function on each line in Column (a), and enter the Catalog number in Column (b). For applications pertaining to multiple programs where none of the programs require a breakdown by function or activity, enter the Catalog program title on each line in Column (a) and the respective Catalog number on each line in Column (b).

       For applications pertaining to multiple programs where one or more programs require a breakdown by function or activity, prepare a separate sheet for each program requiring the breakdown. Additional sheets should be used when one form does not provide adequate space for all breakdown of data required. However, when more than one sheet is used, the first page should provide the summary totals by programs.

       Lines 1-4, Columns (c) Through (g)

       For new applications, leave Column (c) and (d) blank. For each line entry in Columns (a) and (b), enter in Columns (e), (f), and (g) the appropriate amounts of funds needed to support the project for the first funding period (usually a year).

       For continuing grant program applications, submit these forms before the end of each funding period as required by the grantor agency. Enter in Columns (c) and (d) the estimated amounts of funds which will remain unobligated at the end of the grant funding period only if the Federal grantor agency instructions provide for this. Otherwise, leave these columns blank. Enter in columns (e) and (f) the amounts of funds needed for the upcoming period. The amount(s) in Column (g) should be the sum of amounts in Columns (e) and (f).

       For supplemental grants and changes to existing grants, do not use Columns (c) and (d). Enter in Column (e) the amount of the increase or decrease of Federal funds and enter in Column (f) the amount of the increase or decrease of non-Federal funds. In Column (g) enter the new total budgeted amount (Federal and non-Federal) which includes the total previous authorized budgeted amounts plus or minus, as appropriate, the amounts shown in Columns (e) and (f). The amount(s) in Column (g) should not equal the sum of amounts in Columns (e) and (f).

       Line 5--Show the totals for all columns used.

       Section B. Budget Categories

       In the columns headings (1) through (4), enter the titles of the same programs, functions, and activities shown on Lines 1-4, Column (a), Section A. When additional sheets are prepared for Section A, provide similar column headings on each sheet. For each program, function or activity, fill in the total requirements for funds (both Federal and non-Federal) by object class categories.

       Line 6a-i--Show the totals of Lines 6a to 6h in each column.

       Line 6j--Show the amount of indirect cost.

       Line 6k--Enter the total of amounts on Lines 6i and 6j. For all applications for new grants and continuation grants the total amount in column (5), Line 6k, should be the same as the total amount shown in Section A, Column (g), Line 5. For supplemental grants and changes to grants, the total amount of the increase or decrease as shown in Columns (1)-(4), Line 6k should be the same as the sum of the amounts in Section A, Columns (e) and (f) on Line 5.

       Line 7--Enter the estimated amount of income, if any, expected to be generated from this project. Do not add or subtract this amount from the total project amount. Show under the program narrative statement the nature and source of income. The estimated amount of program income may be considered by the Federal grantor agency in determining the total amount of the grant.

       Section C. Non-Federal Resources

       Lines 8-11--Enter amounts of non-Federal resources that will be used on the grant. If in-kind contributions are included, provide a brief explanation on a separate sheet.

       Column (a)--Enter the program titles identical to Column (a), Section A. A breakdown by function or activity is not necessary.

       Column (b)--Enter the contribution to be made by the applicant.

       Column (c)--Enter the amount of the State's cash and in-kind contribution if the applicant is not a State or State agency. Applicants which are a State or State agencies should leave this column blank.

       Column (d)--Enter the amount of cash and in-kind contributions to be made from all other sources.

       Column (e)--Enter the totals of Columns (b), (c), and (d).

       Line 12--Enter the total for each of Columns (b)-(e). The amount in Column (e) should be equal to the amount on Line 5, Column (f), Section A.

       Section D. Forecasted Cash Needs

       Line 13--Enter the amount of cash needed by quarter from the grantor agency during the first year.

       Line 14--Enter the amount of cash from all other sources needed by quarter during the first year.

       Line 15--Enter the totals of amounts on Lines 13 and 14.

       Section E. Budget Estimates of Federal Funds Needed for Balance of the Project

       Line 16-19--Enter in Column (a) the same grant program titles shown in Column (a), Section A. A breakdown by function or activity is not necessary. For new applications and continuation grant applications, enter in the proper columns amounts of Federal funds which will be needed to complete the program or project over the succeeding funding periods (usually in years). This section need not be completed for revisions (amendments, changes, or supplements) to funds for the current year of existing grants.

       If more than four lines are needed to list the program titles, submit additional schedules as necessary.

       Line 20--Enter the total for each of the Columns (b)-(e). When additional schedules are prepared for this Section, annotate accordingly and show the overall totals on this line.

       Section F. Other Budget Information

       Line 21--Use this space to explain amounts for individual direct object class cost categories that may appear to be out of the ordinary or to explain the details as required by the Federal grantor agency.

       Line 22--Enter the type of indirect rate (provisional, predetermined, final or fixed) that will be in effect during the funding period, the estimated amount of the base to which the rate is applied, and the total indirect expense.

       Line 23--Provide any other explanations or comments deemed necessary.

       Assurances--Non-Construction Programs

       Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing

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       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 (0348-0040), Washington, DC 20503.

       Please do not return your completed form to the Office of Management and Budget. Send it to the address provided by the sponsoring agency.

       Note: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have questions, please contact the awarding agency. Further, certain Federal awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such is the case, you will be notified.

       As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I certify that the applicant:

   1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance and the institutional, managerial and financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share of project cost) to ensure proper planning, management and completion of the project described in this application.

   2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the United States and, if appropriate, the State, through any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the award; and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives.

   3. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gain.

   4. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency

   5. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Secs. 4728-4763) relating to prescribed standards for merit systems for programs funded under one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of Personnel Administration (5 CFR 900, Subpart F).

   6. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. Secs. 1681-1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. Sec. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. Secs. 6101-6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohl abuse or alcoholism; (g) Secs. 523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. Secs. 290 dd-3 and 290 ee 3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. Secs. 3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; (i) any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under which application for Federal assistance is being made; and, (j) the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) which apply to the application.

   7. Will comply, or has already complied, with the requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Polices Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of Federal or federally-assisted programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real property acquired for project purposes regardless of Federal participation in purchases.

   8. Will comply, as applicable, with provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. Secs. 1501-1508 and 7324-7328) which limit the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds.

   9. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis- Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. Secs. 276a to 276a.-7), the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. Sec. 276c and 18 U.S.C. Sec. 874), and the Contract Work Hours and Safely Standards Act (40 U.S.C. Secs. 327-333) labor standards for federally-assisted construction subagreements.

   10. Will comply, if applicable, with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234) which requires recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is $10,000 or more.

   11. Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with EO 11988; (e) assurance of project consistency with the approved State management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. Secs. 1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of Federal actions to State (Clean Air) Implementation Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. Secs. 7401 et seq.); (g) protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended (P.L. 93-523); and, (h) protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (P.L. 93-205).

   12. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. Secs. 1271 et seq.), related to protecting components or potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system.

   13. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. Sec. 470), EO 11593 (identification and protection of historic properties), and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. Secs. 469a-1 et seq.).

   14. Will comply with P.L. 93-348 regarding the protection of human subjects involved in research, development, and related activities supported by this award of assistance.

   15. Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966 (P.L. 89-544, as amended, 7 U.S.C. Secs. 2131 et seq.) pertaining to the care, handling, and treatment of warm blooded animals held for research, teaching, or other activities supported by this award of assistance.

   16. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. Secs. 4801 et seq.) which prohibits the use of lead- based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence structures.

   17. Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No. A-133, ``Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations.''

   18. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies governing the program. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Signature of Authorization Certifying Official

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       Administration for Children, Youth, and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

       CERTIFICATION REGARDING DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS

       This certification is required by the regulations implementing the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988: 45 CFR Part 76, Subpart F. Sections 76.630(c) and (d)(2) and 76.645(a)(1) and (b) provide that a Federal agency may designate a central receipt point for STATE- WIDE AND STATE AGENCY-WIDE certifications, and for notification of criminal drug convictions. For the Department of Health and Human Services, the central point is: Division of Grants Management and Oversight, Office of Management and Acquisition, Department of Health and Human Services, Room 517-D, 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20201.

       Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (Instructions for Certification)

   1. By signing and/or submitting this application or grant agreement, the grantee is providing the certification set out below.

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   2. The certification set out below is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed when the agency awards the grant. If it is later determined that the grantee knowingly rendered a false certification, or otherwise violates the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act, the agency, in addition to any other remedies available to the Federal Government, may take action authorized under the Drug-Free Workplace Act.

   3. For grantees other than individuals. Alternate I applies.

   4. For grantees who are individuals. Alternate II applies.

   5. Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than individuals, need not be identified on the certification. If known, they may be identified in the grant application. If the grantee does not identify the workplaces at the time of application, or upon award, if there is no application, the grantee must keep the identity of the workplace(s) on file in its office and make the information available for Federal inspection. Failure to identify all known workplaces constitutes a violation of the grantee's drug-free workplace requirements.

   6. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings (or parts of buildings) or other sites where work under the grant takes place. Categorical descriptions may be used (e.g., all vehicles of a mass transit authority or State highway department while in operation. State employees in each local unemployment office, performers in concert halls or radio studios).

   7. If the workplace identified to the agency changes during the performance of the grant, the grantee shall inform the agency of the change(s), if it previously identified the workplaces in question (see paragraph five).

   8. Definitions of terms in the Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment common rule and Drug-Free Workplace common rule apply to this certification. Grantees' attention is called, in particular, to the following definitions from these rules:

      Controlled substance means a controlled substance in Schedules I through V of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812) and as further defined by regulation (21 CFR 1308.11 through 1308.15);

      Conviction means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal or State criminal drug statutes;

      Criminal drug statute means a Federal or non-Federal criminal statute involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use, or possession of any controlled substance;

      Employee means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the performance of work under a grant including: (i) All direct charge employees; (ii) All indirect charge employees unless their impact or involvement is insignificant to the performance of the grant; and, (iii) Temporary personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in the performance of work under the grant and who are on the grantee's payroll. This definition does not include workers not on the payroll of the grantee (e.g., volunteers, even if used to meet a matching requirement, consultants or independent contractors not on the grantee's payroll; or employees of subrecipients or subcontractors in covered workplaces).

      Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements

      Alternate 1. (Grantees Other Than Individuals)

      The grantee certifies that it will or will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by:

      (a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition;

      (b) Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees about--(1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; (2) the grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; (3) any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and (4) the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace;

      (c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a);

      (d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a) that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will--(1) Abide by the terms of the statement; and (2) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction;

      (e) Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under paragraph (d)(2) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to every grant officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working, unless the Federal agency has designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant;

      (f) Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under paragraph (d)(2), with respect to any employee who is so convicted--(1) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or (2) requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency;

      (g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug- free workplace through implementation of paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f).

      (B) The grantee may insert in the space provided below the sites(s) for the performance of work done in connection with the specific grant:

      Place of Performance (Street address, city, county, state, zip code)

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      Check if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here.

      Alternate II. (Grantees Who Are Individuals)

      (a) The grantee certifies that, as a condition of the grant, he or she will not engage in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance in conducting any activity with the grant.

      (b) If convicted of a criminal drug offense resulting from a violation occurring during the conduct of any grant activity, he or she will report the conviction, in writing, within 10 calendar days of the conviction, to every grant officer or other designee, unless the Federal agency, designates a central point for the receipt of such notices. When notice is made to such a central point, it shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant.

      [55 FR 21690, 21702, May 25, 1990]

      Administration for Children, Youth, and Families, U.S. Department of health and Human Services

      CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

      Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters--Primary Covered Transactions

      Instructions for Certification

   1. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective primary participant is providing the certification set out below.

   2. The inability of a person to provide the certification required below will not necessarily result in denial of participation in this covered transaction. The prospective participant shall submit an explanation of why it cannot provide the certification set out below. The certification or explanation will be considered in connection with the department or agency's determination whether to enter into this transaction. However, failure of the prospective primary participant to furnish a certification or an explanation shall disqualify such person from participation in this transaction.

   3. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when the department or agency determined to enter into this transaction. If it is later determined that the prospective primary participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency may terminate this transaction for cause or default.

   4. The prospective primary participant shall provide immediate written notice to the department or agency to which this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective primary participant learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

   5. The terms covered transaction, debarred, suspended, ineligible, lower tier covered

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      transaction, participant, person, primary covered transaction, principal, proposal, and voluntarily excluded, as used in this clause, have the meanings set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of the rules implementing Executive Order 12549. You may contact the department or agency to which this proposal is being submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations.

   6. The prospective primary participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency entering into this transaction.

   7. The prospective primary participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include the clause title ``Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered Transaction,'' provided by the department or agency entering into this covered transaction, without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions.

   8. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that it is not proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its principals. Each participant may, but is not required to, check the List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Nonprocurement Programs.

   9. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.

   10. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 6 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency may terminate this transaction for cause or default. * * * * *

       Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters--Primary Covered Transactions

       (1) The prospective primary participant certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals:

       (a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded by any Federal department or agency;

       (b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;

       (c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1)(b) of this certification; and

       (d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal, State or local) terminated for cause or default.

       (2) Where the prospective primary participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.

       Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion--Lower Tier Covered Transactions

       Instructions for Certification

   1. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective lower tier participant is providing the certification set out below.

   2. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective lower tier participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment.

   3. The prospective lower tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the person to which this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective lower tier participant learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or had become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

   4. The terms covered transaction, debarred, suspended, ineligible, lower tier covered transaction, participant, person, primary covered transaction, principal, proposal, and voluntarily excluded, as used in this clause, have the meaning set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of rules implementing Executive Order 12549. You may contact the person to which this proposal is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations.

   5. The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency with which this transaction originated.

   6. The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include this clause titled ``Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered Transaction,'' without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions.

   7. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that it is not proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its principals. Each participant may, but is not required to, check the List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Nonprocurement Programs.

   8. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.

   9. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 5 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment. * * * * *

      Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion--Lower Tier Covered Transactions

      (1) The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency.

      (2) Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.

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      Administration for Children, Youth, and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

      CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING

      Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements

      The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:

      (1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.

      (2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person 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 this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL. ``Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,'' in accordance with its instructions.

      (3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

      Statement for Loan Guarantees and Loan Insurance

      The undersigned states, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:

      If any funds have been paid or will be paid to any person 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 this commitment providing for the United States to insure or guarantee a loan, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL. ``Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,'' in accordance with its instructions. Submission of this statement is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required statement shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

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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 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.

   1. 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.

   2. Identify the status of the covered Federal action.

   3. 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.

   4. 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 of 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.

   5. 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.

   6. 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.

   7. 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

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      for grants, cooperative agreements, loans, and loan commitments.

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

   9. 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 items 4 or 5.

   10. (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 10(a). Enter Last Name, First Name, and Middle Initial (MI).

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

       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. BILLING CODE 4184-01-P

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       Certification Regarding Environmental Tobacco Smoke

       Public Law 103227, Part C Environmental Tobacco Smoke, also known as the Pro Children Act of 1994, requires that smoking not be permitted in any portion of any indoor routinely owned or leased or contracted for by an entity and used routinely or regularly for provision of health, day care, education, or library services to children under the age of 18, if the services are funded by Federal programs either directly or through State or local governments, by Federal grant, contract, loan, or loan guarantee. The law does not apply to children's services provided in private residences, facilities funded solely by Medicare or Medicaid funds, and portions of facilities used for inpatient drug or alcohol treatment. Failure to comply with the provisions of the law may result in the imposition of a civil monetary penalty of up to $1,000 per day and/ or the imposition of an administrative compliance order on the responsible entity. By signing and submitting this application the applicant/grantee certifies that it will comply with the requirements of the Act.

       The applicant/grantee further agrees that it will require the language of this certification be included in any subawards which contain provisions for the children's services and that all subgrantees shall certify accordingly.

       Appendix B--SPOC Listing

       State Single Point of Contact Listing Maintained by OMB

       In accordance with Executive Order #12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs,'' Section 4, ``the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) shall maintain a list of official State entities designated by the States to review and coordinate proposed Federal financial assistance and direct Federal development.'' This attached listing is the OFFICIAL OMB LISTING. This listing is also published in the Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance biannually.

       OMB State Single Point of Contact Listing*

       Arizona

       Joni Saad, Arizona State Clearinghouse, 3800 N. Central Avenue, Fourteenth Floor, Phoenix, Arizona 85012, Telephone: (602) 280-1315, FAX: (602) 280-8144, e-mail: 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

       California

       Grants Coordinator, Office of Planning and Research/State Clearinghouse, 1400 Tenth Street, Room 121, Sacramento, California 95814, Telephone: (916) 323-7480, FAX: (916) 323-3018

       Delaware

       Francine Booth, State Single Point of Contact, Executive Department, Office of the Budget, 540 S. duPont Hi., Suite 5, Dover, Delaware 19901, Telephone: (302) 739-3326, FAX: (302) 739-5661

       District of Columbia

       Charles Nichols, State Single Point of Contact, Office of Grants Management and Development, 717 14th Street, NW--Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20005, Telephone: (202) 727-6537, FAX: (202) 727- 1617, e-mail: charlesnic@yahoo.com or cnichols-ogmd@dcgov.org

       Florida

       Cherie L. Trainor, Coordinator, Florida State Clearinghouse, Department of Community Affairs, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100, Telephone: (850) 922-5438 or (850) 414-5495, FAX: (850) 414-0479, e-mail: cherie.trainor@dca.state.fl.us

       Georgia

       Debra S. Stephens, Coordinator, Georgia State Clearinghouse, 270 Washington Street, S.W.--8th Floor, Atlanta, Georgia 30334, Telephone: (404) 656-3855, FAX: (404) 656-7901, e-mail: ssda@mail.opb.state.ga.us

       Illinois

       Virginia Bova, State Single Point of Contact, Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs, James R. Thompson Center, 100 West Randolph, Suite 3-400, Chicago, Illinois 60601, Telephone: (312) 814-6028, FAX: (312) 814-1800

       Indiana

       Frances Williams, State Budget Agency, 212 State House, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2796, Telephone: (317) 232-5619, FAX: (317) 233-3323

       Iowa

       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

       Kentucky

       Kevin J. Goldsmith, Director, John-Mark Hack, Deputy Director, Sandra Brewer, Executive Secretary, Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of the Governor, 700 Capitol Avenue, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, Telephone: (502) 564-2611, FAX: (502) 564-2849

       Maine

       Joyce Benson, State Planning Office, 184 State Street, 38 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333, Telephone: (207) 287-3261, FAX: (207) 287-6489

       Maryland

       Linda C. Janey, JD, Manager, Clearinghouse and Plan Review Unit, Maryland Office of Planning, 301 W. Preston Street--Room 1104, Baltimore, Maryland 21201-2305, Telephone: (410) 767-4491, FAX: (410) 767-4480, e-mail: Linda@mail.op.state.md.us

       Michigan

       Richard Pfaff, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, 660 Plaza Drive--Suite 1900, Detroit, Michigan 48226, Telephone: (313) 961- 4266, FAX: (313) 961-4869

       Mississippi

       Cathy Mallette, Clearinghouse Officer, Department of Finance and Administration, 455 North Lamar Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39202- 3087, Telephone (601) 359-6762, FAX: (601) 359-6764

       Missouri

       Lois Pohl/Carol Meyer, Federal Assistance Clearinghouse, Office Of Administration, P.O. Box 809, Room 915, Jefferson Building, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102, Telephone: (573) 751-4834, FAX: (573) 522-4395

       Nevada

       Heather Elliott, Department of Administration, State Clearinghouse, Capitol Complex, Carson City, Nevada 89710, Telephone: (702) 687- 6367, FAX: (702) 687-3983

       New Hampshire

       Jeffrey H. Taylor, Director, New Hampshire Office of State Planning, Attn: Intergovernmental Review Process, Mike Blake, Office of State Planning, 2\1/2\ Beacon Street, Concord, New Hampshire 03301, Telephone: (603) 271-2155, FAX: (603) 271-1728

       New Mexico

       Nick Mandell, Local Government Division, Room 201, Bataan Memorial Building, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87503, Telephone: (505) 827-4991, FAX: (505) 827-4948

       New York

       New York State Clearinghouse, Division of the Budget, State Capitol, Marsha Roth, Albany, New York 12224, Telephone: (518)474-1605, FAX: (518) 486-5617

       North Carolina

       Chrys Baggett, Director, North Carolina State Clearinghouse, Office of the Secretary of Administration, 116 West Jones Street--Suite 5106, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603-8003, Telephone: (919) 733-7232, FAX: (919) 733-9571

       North Dakota

       Jim Boyd, 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

       Rhode Island

       Kevin Nelson, Review Coordinator, Department of Administration, Division of Planning, One Capitol Hill, 4th Floor, Providence, Rhode Island 02908-5870, Telephone: (401) 222-2656, FAX: (401) 222-2083

       South Carolina

       Omegia Burgess, State Single Point of Contact, Budget and Control Board, Office of State Budget, 1122 Ladies Street--12th Floor, Columbia, South Carolina 29201,

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       Telephone: (803) 734-0494, FAS: (803) 734-0645

       Texas

       Tom Adams, Single Point of Contact, State of Texas, Governor's Office of Budget and Planning, Director, Intergovernmental Coordination, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711-2428, Telephone: (512) 463-1771, FAX: (512) 936-2681, e-mail: tadams@governor.state.tx.us

       Utah

       Carolyn Wright, Utah State Clearinghouse, Office of Planning and Budget, Room 116 State Capitol, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114, Telephone: (801) 538-1535, FAX: (801) 538-1547

       West Virginia

       Judith Dryer, Chief Program Manager, West Virginia Development Office, Building #6, Room 645, State Capitol, Charleston, West Virginia 25305, Telephone: (304) 558-0350, FAX: (304) 558-0362

       Wisconsin

       Jeff Smith, Section Chief, State/Federal 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

       Wyoming

       Matthew Jones, State Single Point of Contact, Office of the Governor, 200 West 24th Street, State Capital, Room 124, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002 FAX: (307) 632-3909

       TERRITORIES

       Guam

       Mr. Giovanni T. Sgambelluri, Director, Bureau of Budget and Management Research, Office of the Governor, P.O. Box 2950, Agana, Guam 96910, Telephone: 011-671-472-2285, FAX: 011-671-472-2825

       Puerto Rico

       Norma Burgos/Jose E. Caro, Chairwoman/Director, Puerto Rico Planning Board, Federal Proposals Review Office, Minillas Government Center, P.O. Box 41119, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00940-1119, Telephone: (809) 727-4444 or (809) 723-6190, FAX: (809) 724-3270 or (809) 724-3103

       Northern Mariana Islands

       Mr. Alvaro A. Santos, Executive Officer, Office of Management and Budget, Office of the Governor, Saipan, MP 96950, Telephone: (670) 674-2256, FAX: (670) 664-2272

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

       If you would like a copy of this list faxed to your office, please call our publications office at: (202) 395-9068.

       * In accordance with Executive Order #12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs,'' this listing represents the designated State Single Points of Contact. The jurisdictions not listed no longer participate in the process BUT GRANT APPLICANTS ARE STILL ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THE GRANT EVEN IF YOUR STATE, TERRITORY, COMMONWEALTH, ETC. DOES NOT HAVE A ``STATE SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT.'' JURISDICTIONS WITHOUT ``STATE SINGLE POINTS OF CONTACTS'' INCLUDE: Alabama; Alaska, American Samoa; Colorado; Connecticut; Kansas; Hawaii; Idaho; Louisiana; Massachusetts; Minnesota; Montana; Nebraska; New Jersey; Ohio; Oklahoma; Oregon; Palau; Pennsylvania; South Dakota; Tennessee; Vermont; Virginia; and Washington.

       This list is based on the most current information provided by the States. Information on any changes or apparent errors should be provided to the Office of Management and Budget and the State in question. Changes to the list will only be made upon formal notification by the State. Also, this listing is published biannually in the Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance.

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