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Code · REGISTER · 2004-09-02 · DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY · Notices

Notices. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

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BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-381-001] CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Compliance Filing August 24, 2004. Take notice that on August 18, 2004, CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company
(CEGT)made a filing to comply with the Commission's July 29, 2004 Order in the above-captioned proceeding. Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-2026 Filed 9-1-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. ER96-719-000; EL04-106-000] MidAmerican Energy Company; Notice of Initation of Investigation and Refund Effective Date July 14, 2004. On July 12, 2004, the Commission issued an order in the above-referenced dockets initiating an investigation in Docket No. EL04-106-000 under section 206 of the Federal Power Act to determine whether, absent the condition to submit market-based rate reviews every three years, rates charged by MidAmerican Energy Company pursuant to its market-based rate authority remain just and reasonable, and to determine whether MidAmerican continues to satisfy the Commission's four part test. 108 FERC ¶ 61,043. The refund effective date in Docket No. EL04-106-000, established pursuant to section 206(b) of the Federal Power Act, will be 60 days following publication of this notice in the **Federal Register** . Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-2023 Filed 9-1-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-461-000] Questar Pipeline Company; Notice of Tariff Filing August 24, 2004. Take notice that on August 19, 2004, Questar Pipeline Company (Questar) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, the following tariff sheets, to become effective October 1, 2004: *First Revised Volume No. 1* Thirty-Second Revised Sheet No. 5 Seventeenth Revised Sheet No. 6 *Original Volume No. 3* Thirty-Ninth Revised Sheet No. 8 Questar states that this filing incorporates into its storage and transportation rates, the revised annual charge adjustment
(ACA)unit rate of $0.00190 per Dth. Questar states that copies of this filing were served upon Questar's customers, the Public Service Commission of Utah and the Public Service Commission of Wyoming. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-2027 Filed 9-1-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. EL00-95-000, EL00-98-000, and ER03-746-000] San Diego Gas & Electric Company, Complainant v. Sellers of Energy and Ancillary Service Into Markets Operated by the California Independent System Operator Corporation and the California Power Exchange, Respondents; Investigation of Practices of the California Independent System Operator and the California Power Exchange, California Independent System Operator Corporation; Notice Shortening Comment Period August 24, 2004. On August 23, 2004, CP Kelco, U.S., Inc. (CP Kelco) filed a motion to intervene out of time and a motion for an extension of the deadline to submit fuel cost allowance filings, in the above-docketed proceedings. By this notice, the period for filing comments on CP Kelco's August 23, 2004 motion is hereby shortened, to and including August 26, 2004. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-2022 Filed 9-1-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-464-000] Southern LNG Inc.; Notice of Tariff Filing August 20, 2004. Take notice that on August 20, 2004, Southern LNG Inc.
(SLNG)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, First Revised Sheet No. 56, to become effective September 20, 2004. SLNG states that the proposed tariff sheet deletes a sentence from the tariff requiring all insurance policies to waive subrogation rights. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-2030 Filed 9-1-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-463-000] Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff August 24, 2004. Take notice that on August 20, 2004, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company (Tennessee) tendered for filing as part of its Tennessee FERC Gas Tariff, Fifth Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, to become effective September 20, 2004: Fourteenth Revised Sheet No. 315 First Revised Sheet No. 560U Thirteenth Revised Sheet No. 316 First Revised Sheet No. 574M Eight Revised Sheet No. 509 First Revised Sheet No. 659U Tennessee states that the purpose of the filing is to modify the applicable tariff sheets to show address changes due to the centralization of office locations. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-2029 Filed 9-1-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-465-000] Trailblazer Pipeline Company; Notice of Revenue Report August 24, 2004. Take notice that on August 20, 2004, Trailblazer Pipeline Company (Trailblazer) tendered for filing its Revenue Report. Trailblazer states that the purpose of this filing is to inform the Commission that Trailblazer collected no penalty revenues in the quarter ended June 30, 2004. Trailblazer states that copies of the filing are being mailed to its customers and interested state commissions. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern standard time on August 31, 2004. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-2031 Filed 9-1-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-462-000] Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff August 24, 2004. Take notice that on August 19, 2004, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation (Transco) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1, Fifty-Third Revised Sheet No. 50, to become effective August 1, 2004. Transco states that the purpose of the instant filing is to track fuel percentage changes attributable to transportation service purchased from Texas Gas Transmission, LLC (Texas Gas) under its Rate Schedule FT, the costs of which are included in the rates and charges payable under Transco's Rate Schedule FT-NT. Transco states that this filing is being made pursuant to tracking provisions under section 4 of Transco's Rate Schedule FT-NT. Transco further states that Appendix A attached to the filing includes the explanation of the fuel percentage changes and details regarding the computation of the revised FT-NT rates. Transco states that copies of the filing are being mailed to each of its FT-NT customers and interested state commissions. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-2028 Filed 9-1-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EC04-135-000, et al.] Allegheny Energy, Inc., et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Filings August 3, 2004. The following filings have been made with the Commission. The filings are listed in ascending order within each docket classification. 1. Allegheny Energy, Inc. 2. Allegheny Energy Supply Company, LLC [Docket No. EC04-135-000] Take notice that on July 26, 2004, Allegheny Energy, Inc. (Allegheny) and Allegheny Energy Supply Company, LLC (AE Supply) (collective, Applicants) filed an application for disposition of jurisdictional facilities under section 203 of the Federal Power Act. Applicants request Commission approval to sell to Buckeye Power Generating, LLC
(BPG)a wholly-owned subsidiary of Buckeye Power, Inc., and Ohio non-profit corporation, certain jurisdictional assets. The Applicants have requested privileged treatment of certain agreements submitted in support of the application. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern standard time on August 16, 2004. 3. Virginia Electric and Power Company Multitrade of Pitttsylvania County, L.P. ESI Pittsylvania, Inc. ESI Multitrade LP, Inc. Energy Investors Fund, L.P. Energy Investors Fund II, L.P. [Docket No. EC04-139-000] Take notice that on July 30, 2004, Virginia Electric and Power Company, (Dominion Virginia Power), Multitrade of Pittsylvania County, L.P. (Multitrade), ESI Pittsylvania, Inc., ESI Multritrade LP, Inc., Energy Investors Fund, L.P., and Energy Investors Fund II, L.P. (collectively, Applicants) submitted for filing, pursuant to section 203 of the Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 824b, and Part 33 of the Commission's regulations, 18 CFR Part 33 (2003), an application requesting Commission authorization for:
(1)The proposed transfer of substantially all of the assets of Multitrade to Dominion Virginia Power, a subsidiary of Dominion Resources, Inc.; and
(2)Dominion Virginia Power's acquisition of an approximately 79.6 MW generating facility and its appurtenant transmission facilities located in Pittsylvania County, Virginia resulting from the proposed transaction. The Applicants request Commission action on the Application by September 29, 2004. Applicants state that copies of the filing were served upon the parties to the transaction, Dominion Virginia Power's wholesale requirements customers, the Virginia State Corporation Commission and the North Carolina Utilities Commission. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern standard time on August 20, 2004. 4. Virginia Electric and Power Company Commonwealth Atlantic Limited Partnership Chickahominy River Energy Corp., James River Energy Corp. [Docket No. EC04-140-000] Take notice that, on July 30, 2004, Virginia Electric and Power Company (Dominion Virginia Power), Commonwealth Atlantic Limited Partnership,
(CALP)Chickahominy River Energy Corp.
(CREC)and James River Energy Corp.
(JREC)(collectively, the Applicants) submitted for filing, pursuant to section 203 of the Federal Power Act and Part 33 of the Commission's regulations, an application requesting Commission authorization for:
(1)The proposed transfer of 100% of the ownership interests of JREC and CREC in CALP to Dominion Virginia Power, a subsidiary of Dominion Resources, Inc. (DRI); and
(2)Dominion Virginia Power's ownership of an approximately 312 MW peaking facility and its appurtenant transmission facilities located in Chesapeake, Virginia resulting from the proposed acquisition. The Applicants request that the Commission act on the application by September 29, 2004. Applicants states that copies of the filing were served upon the parties to the transaction, Dominion Virginia Power's wholesale requirements customers, the Virginia State Corporation Commission and the North Carolina Utilities Commission. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern standard time on August 20, 2004. 5. Hartwell Energy Limited Partnership Dynegy Power Corp Centennial Power, Inc. [Docket No. EC04-141-000] Take notice that on July 30, 2004, Dynegy Power Corp (Dynegy Power) and Centennial Power, Inc. (Centennial) tendered for filing an application pursuant to section 203 of the Federal Power Act, for themselves and on behalf of Hartwell Energy Limited Partnership (Hartwell), seeking authorization to dispose of jurisdictional facilities. Dynegy Power states that through the sale of its capital stock in certain subsidiaries, it will transfer its indirect 1 percent general partnership and indirect 49 percent limited partnership interests in Hartwell to Centennial's wholly-owned subsidiary, Hartwell, LLC. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern standard time on August 20, 2004. 6. East Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. [Docket No. EC04-142-000] Take notice that on July 30, 2004, East Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc.
(ETEC)filed an application pursuant to section 203 of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 824b, for authorization to purchase jurisdictional facilities associated with a 550 MW coal-fired generating unit. ETEC seeks authorization to purchase a 9.1percent undivided ownership interest in the jurisdictional facilities associated with Nelson Unit No. 6. ETEC states that it is purchasing the ownership interest from CWL Corp. III, a non-jurisdictional, public benefit, non-profit corporation controlled by the City Water and Light Plant of the City of Jonesboro. ETEC has requested privileged treatment of the Purchase and Sale Agreement submitted as an attachment to the Application. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern standard time on August 20, 2004. 7. Dynegy Midwest Generation, Inc. Illinois Power Company [Docket No. EC04-143-000] Take notice that on July 30, 2004, Dynegy Midwest Generation, Inc.
(DMG)and Illinois Power Company (Illinois Power) (collectively, Applicants) filed a joint application under section 203 of the Federal Power Act and Part 33 of the Commission's regulations to request authorization and approval for DMG to transfer and sell to Illinois Power certain transmission and distribution assets and for Illinois Power to sell and transfer to DMG certain generation assets. Applicants state that the assets will be transferred at net book value on the date of the transfer. Applicants further state that the proposed transaction is related to the transfers by Illinois Power of generation assets to DMG in 1999 and 2001. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern standard time on August 20, 2004. 8. Cinergy Services, Inc. [Docket No. ER04-719-001] Take notice that on July 29, 2004, the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. (Midwest ISO) submitted a compliance filing pursuant to the Commission's Order issued June 4, 2004 in Docket No. ER04-719-000, 107 FERC ¶ 61,260. Midwest ISO submitted Service Agreement No. 1433 under Midwest ISO FERC Electric Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, an Amended and Restated Interconnection Agreement among Cinergy Services, Inc., acting as agent for and on behalf of PSI Energy, Inc., Allegheny Energy Supply Wheatland Generating Company, LLC, and the Midwest ISO. Midwest ISO states that copies of the filing were served upon the service list compiled by the Secretary in this proceeding and the parties to the agreement. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern standard time on August 19, 2004. 9. California Independent System Operator Corporation [Docket No. ER04-793-001] Take notice that on July 29, 2004 the California Independent System Operator Corporation
(ISO)submitted a compliance filing pursuant to the Commission's Order issued June 29, 2004 in Docket No. ER04-793-000 concerning Amendment No. 59 to the ISO Tariff, 107 FERC ¶ 61,329. The ISO states that it has served copies of this letter, and all attachments, upon all parties on the official service list in this proceeding. In addition, the ISO states that it is posting this transmittal letter and all attachments on the ISO Home Page. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern standard time on August 19, 2004. 10. Wabash Valley Power Association, Inc. [Docket No. ER04-802-002] Take notice that on July 29, 2004, Wabash Valley Power Association, Inc. (Wabash Valley), submitted a compliance filing pursuant to the Commission's order issued June 29, 2004 in Docket Nos. ER04-789-000 and ER04-802-000, 107 FERC ¶ 61, 327. The filing consists of Wabash Valley Rate Schedule FERC Nos. 1 and 3. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern standard time on August 19, 2004. 11. Virginia Electric and Power Company [Docket No. ER04-1056-000] Take notice that on July 28, 2004, Virginia Electric and Power Company, doing business as Dominion Virginia Power, submitted for filing revised tariff sheets under Virginia Electric and Power Company FERC Electric Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 5
(OATT)modifying the effective date for Backup Supply Service for Unbundled Retail Transmission Customers under Schedule 10 to its OATT. Dominion Virginia Power requests an effective date of May 25, 2004. Dominion Virginia Power states that copies of the filing were served upon Dominion Virginia Power's customers under its OATT, the SCC and the North Carolina Utilities Commission. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern standard time on August 18, 2004. 12. PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. [Docket No. ER04-1057-000] Take notice that on July 28, 2004, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM), submitted for filing an executed second amended interconnection service agreement between PJM and PSEG Power, L.L.C., designated as Second Revised Service Agreement No. 701 under PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. FERC Electric Tariff, Sixth Revised Volume No. 1. PJM requests an effective date of June 29, 2004. PJM states that copies of this filing were served upon PSEG Power, L.L.C. and the state regulatory commissions within the PJM region. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern standard time on August 18, 2004. 13. PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. [Docket No. ER04-1058-000] Take notice that on July 28, 2004, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM), submitted for filing Original Service Agreement No. 1051 under PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. FERC Electric Tariff, Sixth Revised Volume No. 1, an executed interim interconnection service agreement among PJM, FPL Energy Marcus Hook, L.P., and PECO Energy Company. PJM requests an effective date of June 28, 2004. PJM states that copies of this filing were served upon the parties to the agreement and the state regulatory commissions within the PJM region. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern standard time on August 18, 2004. 14. RockGen Energy, LLC [Docket No. ER04-1059-000] Take notice that on July 28, 2004, RockGen Energy, LLC (RockGen) submitted for filing RockGen Energy, LLC Rate Schedule No. 3 for reactive power services to American Transmission Company LLC. Applicant requests an effective date of October 1, 2004. Applicant states that copies of the filing were served upon the American Transmission Company, Midwest Independent System Operator and Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern standard time on August 18, 2004. 15. American Electric Power Service Corporation [Docket No. ER04-1060-000] Take notice that on July 27, 2004, the American Electric Power Service Corporation (AEPSC) tendered for filing a Notice of Termination of an executed Interconnection and Operation Agreement between Indiana Michigan Power Company and Acadia Bay Energy Company, LLC, designated as First Revised Service Agreement No. 335 under American Electric Power's Open Access Transmission Tariff. AEPSC requests an effective date of November 4, 2003. AEPSC states that a copy of the filing was served upon Acadia Bay Energy Company, LLC and the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission and Michigan Public Service Commission. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern standard time on August 17, 2004. 16. New York State Electric & Gas Corporation [Docket No. ER04-1061-000] Take notice that on July 29, 2004, New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) submitted for filing Original Service Agreement No. 335 under New York Independent System Operator, Inc. FERC Electric Tariff Original Volume No. 1, an executed Interconnection Agreement between NYSEG and Windfarm Prattsburgh, LLC
(WFPB)that sets forth the terms and conditions governing the interconnection between WFPB's generating facility in Steuben and Yates Counties, New York and NYSEG's transmission system. NYSEG states that copies of the filing were served upon WFPB, the New York State Public Service Commission, and the New York Independent System Operator, Inc. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern standard time on August 19, 2004. 17. Western Systems Power Pool, Inc. [Docket No. ER04-1062-000] Take notice that on July 29, 2004, the Western Systems Power Pool, Inc.
(WSPP)submitted Second Revised Sheet Nos. 91, 92, 93 and 94 to Western Systems Power Pool Rate Schedule FERC No. 6 to amend the WSPP Agreement to include a revised membership list. WSPP seeks an effective date of July 29, 2004. WSPP states that copies of this filing will be electronically served upon WSPP members who have supplied e-mail addresses for the Contract Committee and Contacts lists. WSPP further states that this filing also has been posted on the WSPP homepage ( *http://www.wspp.org* ) thereby providing notice to all WSPP members. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern standard time on August 19, 2004. 18. PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. [Docket No. ER04-1063-000] Take notice that on July 29, 2004, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM), submitted for filing an executed interconnection service agreement
(ISA)and an executed construction service agreement among PJM, Granger Energy of Morgantown, LLC, and PPL Electric Utilities Corporation designated as Original Service Agreement Nos. 1053 and 1054, respectively, under PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. FERC Electric Tariff, Sixth Revised Volume No. 1. PJM requests a July 13, 2004 effective date for the ISA and a July 14, 2004 effective date for the CSA. PJM states that copies of this filing were served upon the parties to the agreement and the state regulatory commissions within the PJM region. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern standard time on August 19, 2004. Standard Paragraph Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. On or before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-2046 Filed 9-1-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Non-Project Use of Project Lands and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests August 24, 2004. Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Application Type:* Non-Project Use of Project Lands. b. *Project No:* 2454-059. c. *Date Filed:* June 29, 2004. d. *Applicant:* Minnesota Power (MP). e. *Name of Project:* Sylvan Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* The project is located on the Crow Wing River, in Cass, Crow Wing, and Morrison Counties, Minnesota. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. § 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Thomas Houghtaling, Minnesota Power, 30 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802,
(218)722-5642, ext. 3583. i. *FERC Contact:* Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Shana High at
(202)502-8674. j. *Deadline for filing comments and /or motions:* September 27, 2004. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Ms. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please include the project number (2454-059) on any comments or motions filed. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. k. *Description of Proposal:* MP proposes to convey approximately 151.8 acres of land within the project boundary to The Nature Conservancy (TNC). TNC would then convey the land to the Minnesota Department of Military Affairs
(MDMA)for an addition to Camp Ripley, a military base operated by MDMA. The 151.8 acres within Camp Ripley would remain within the project boundary as a site where recreational activities occur. TNC would receive land of equal value from MDMA to expand its Lake Alexander Nature Preserve. l. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or call toll-free 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY, call
(202)502-8659. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene:* Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents:* Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title COMMENTS , RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS , PROTEST, or MOTION TO INTERVENE , as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. p. *Agency Comments:* Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-2024 Filed 9-1-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-360-000] Maritimes and Northeast Pipeline, L.L.C.; Notice of Technical Conference August 24, 2004. In an order issued on July 29, 2004, 1 the Commission directed staff to convene a technical conference to discuss Maritimes and Northeast Pipeline, L.L.C.'s proposed non-rate modifications to its tariff including, but not limited to, revisions to the fuel retainage percentage, revisions to the right of first refusal, and the proposed action alert. 1 *Maritimes and Northeast Pipeline, L.L.C.* , 108 FERC ¶ 61,087 (2004). A technical conference will be held on Wednesday, September 22, 2004, beginning at 9:30 a.m. (e.s.t.), in a room to be designated at the offices of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington DC 20426. All interested parties and staff are permitted to attend. For further information please contact: David Faerberg at
(202)502-8275 or e-mail *david.faerberg@ferc.gov* . Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-2025 Filed 9-1-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. CP04-374-000; CP04-375-000; CP04-376-000] Pearl Crossing Pipeline, L.L.C.; Notice of Public Meeting August 24, 2004. On August 30 and 31, 2004, the staff of the Office of Energy Projects
(OEP)will attend the U.S. Coast Guard's open house and public meeting for the Pearl Crossing Pipeline, L.L.C. (Pearl Crossing) project located in Cameron and Calcasieu counties, Louisiana. Each meeting will consist of an informational open house, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (c.s.t.), and a public scoping meeting, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (c.s.t). The meeting locations are as follows: August 30, 2004, Lake Charles Civic Center, Contraband Room, 900 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70602,
(337)491-1256; August 31, 2004, Thomen Community Center, 1413 North 20th Street, Orange, Texas 77630,
(409)883-1017. All interested parties may attend. For additional information, contact the Commission's Office of External Affairs at 866-208-FERC (3372). Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-2032 Filed 9-1-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-7808-9] Building Health Professional Capacity To Address Children's Environmental Health; Initial Announcement Part I. Overview Information Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Administrator, Office of Children's Health Protection. *Solicitation Title:* Building Health Professional Capacity to Address Children's Environmental Health; Initial Announcement. *Funding Opportunity Number:* USEPA-AO-OCHP-04-03. *Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance
(CFDA)Number:* 66.609. Protection of Children and the Aging as a Fundamental Goal of Public Health and Environmental Protection, Fiscal Year 2004, Environmental Protection Agency. *Deadline for the Letter of Intent:* October 25, 2004, all applicants must submit a Letter of Intent (up to two pages in length according to guidelines) to EPA via e-mail to be considered for award. *Solicitation Closing Date:* December 13, 2004, for shipment of Pre-application Proposals invited by EPA based upon evaluation of Letters of Intent. General information, application materials, announcements during the solicitation management process, and answers to questions posted on Office of Children's Health Protection Web site: *http://yosemite.epa.gov/ochp/ochpweb.nsf/content/grants.htm* . Table of Contents Part I. Overview Information Part II. Full Text of Announcement Section I. Funding Opportunity Description Section II. Award Information Section III. Eligibility Information Section IV. Application and Submission Information Section V. Application Review Information Section VI. Award Administration Information Section VII. Agency Contact Section VIII. Other Information Appendix I. Sample Letter of Intent Appendix II. Sample List of References—Building Health Professional Capacity Executive Summary *Funding Opportunity Title:* “Building Health Professional Capacity to Address Children's Environmental Health.” *Announcement Type:* Initial Offering. *Funding Opportunity Number:* USEPA-AO-OCHP-04-03. *CFDA Number:* 66.609 Protection of Children and the Aging as a Fundamental Goal of Public Health and Environmental Protection, Fiscal Year 2004, EPA. *Purpose of the Funding Opportunity:* This funding opportunity is designed to identify competitive projects that increase the number of health professionals who are able to address the broad spectrum of children's environmental health issues in their practices, in the institutions in which they work, in their communities and in academic settings. This solicitation focuses on developing multi-state (at least five states), national, or international (at least three countries) training/education programs for health professionals. These programs will help health professionals understand, diagnose, and develop prevention messages for the full spectrum of children's environmental health issues they encounter. Children's environmental health hazards may include:
(1)Air pollutants, both indoor and ambient;
(2)toxic chemicals such as lead, mercury, arsenic, organochlorines such as polychlorinated biphenyls and dioxins;
(3)endocrine disruptors;
(4)environmental tobacco smoke;
(5)ultraviolet radiation;
(6)water pollution;
(6)pesticides;
(7)brominated flame retardants;
(8)radon; and
(9)carbon monoxide. Training should assist health professionals increase understanding of environmental health issues among their patients and their communities, helping them understand the key role of exposure prevention in averting environmentally-related illness and disease. Each proposal must include an evaluation methodology to measure the effectiveness of the training and training approach in fostering the incorporation of children's environmental health issues into the practices of health professionals. Proposals should describe projects that will both:
(1)Provide education or training on pediatric environmental health issues to health professionals and,
(2)evaluate incorporation of this education or training into individual practice and/or the practices, protocols, and procedures of whole clinics or other institutions. *Awards:* EPA anticipates awarding approximately two to three grants from these proposals. Funds available for these projects are expected to total approximately $300,000. Grants are requested for a total of $100,000 to $150,000 for a two-year performance period. No cost sharing or match contributions are required. Projects not funded under this solicitation will be retained on file for a period of one year from the closing date of this solicitation and made available for potential funding by OCHP and other EPA offices. *Eligibility:* Eligible applicants include: Academic institutions, non-profit organizations, state, local, and tribal governments. Private businesses, federal agencies, and individuals are not eligible to be grant recipients; however, they may work in partnership with eligible applicants on projects. Applicants must be eligible under at least one of these authorities: Section 103 of the Clean Air Act, section 104 of the Clean Water Act, section 1442 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, section 10 of the Toxic Substances Control Act, and section 102(2)(f) of the National Environmental Policy Act for international awards. *Application and Submission Information:* A three-stage application process will be used. Letters of Intent (up to two pages in length) must be submitted to the U.S. EPA Office of Children's Health Protection by e-mail to *blackburn.elizabeth@epa.gov* (or by fax to
(202)564-2733 *only if e-mail is unavailable* ) by October 25, 2004. Applicants with satisfactory Letters of Intent will be invited to submit a Pre-application Proposal shipped on or before December 13, 2004. Pre-applications selected for possible award will be contacted individually and asked to complete additional forms for a Full Proposal prior to award. A Sample Letter of Intent is attached as Appendix I. This solicitation with the sample Letter of Intent, general information and Pre-application materials are available on the Office of Children's Health Protection Web site: *http://yosemite.epa.gov/ochp/ochpweb.nsf/content/grants.htm.* If your Letter of Intent is approved, you will be invited to submit a Pre-application Proposal. These Pre-application materials can also be obtained from the Web site above and the EPA Grants Administration Web site: *http://www.epa.gov/ogd/grants/how_to_apply.htm.* Part II. Full Text of Announcement Section I. Funding Opportunity Description 1. Background Children need clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, safe food to eat, and a healthy environment to learn, grow and thrive. Yet everyday, children are exposed to risks that may stand in the way of these basic necessities. Children may be more vulnerable to some environmental risks than adults. Many of the health problems that result from exposure to harmful environmental conditions can be prevented, managed, and treated. The public looks to health professionals to play a critical role in the identification, prevention, management and treatment of environmentally-related illnesses. Unfortunately most health professionals are ill-prepared to adequately address environmental hazards. The Institute of Medicine published two studies in the 1990s— *Environmental Medicine: Integrating a Missing Element into Medical Education* and *Nursing, Health and the Environment: Strengthening the Relationship to Improve the Public's Health* —noting the important role of the health professional in addressing environmental health concerns and recommending that a greater effort be made to incorporate environmental health concepts into the training of health professionals. There have been a number of successful efforts in the past decade to support the education and training of health professionals but continued efforts to provide a basic understanding of pediatric environmental health issues to all health professionals must be the ultimate goal. EPA's *National Agenda to Protect Children's Health from Environmental Threats* directed the Agency to expand educational efforts, in partnership with health professionals, to identify, prevent and reduce environmental health threats to children. EPA has supported a number of efforts to educate health professionals including:
(1)A series of workshops for chief pediatric residents;
(2)a continuing education program for nurses;
(3)the development of materials for a national health professional training program;
(4)an initiative to educate health professionals about pesticides;
(5)Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units; and
(6)training modules for school nurses on environmental triggers of asthma. This request for proposals seeks to build on these efforts to increase the number of health professionals who are able to address environmental health risks to children. 2. Funding Priorities In accordance with EPA's *National Agenda to Protect Children's Health from Environmental Threats,* EPA requests proposals that will strengthen the capacity of health professionals to address environmental health risks to children. Health professionals who have a basic understanding of environmental health issues will be better able to identify, prevent, manage and reduce environmental health threats to children. This is an initial announcement for “Building Health Professional Capacity to Address Children's Environmental Health.” The purpose of this solicitation is to continue to build on the efforts to educate health professionals and to understand how these efforts have been incorporated into practice. The ultimate outcome of this effort will be to increase the number of health professionals who have knowledge about children's environmental health and are incorporating that knowledge into their practice. Many factors can affect health outcomes, such as asthma attacks. It can be difficult to quantify the exact contribution that improved health professional knowledge of environmental health risks to children might have on a specific health outcome. While it may be difficult to understand how many asthma attacks were prevented as a result of the education of health professionals, it is possible to understand what health professionals are doing to incorporate environmental health concepts into their daily practice. This should in turn lead to prevention and reduction of environmental exposures to children. Proposals must address *both* phases of this project:
(1)Provide education or training on pediatric environmental health issues to health professionals and
(2)evaluate the incorporation of this education or training into individual practices and/or the practices, protocols, and procedures of whole clinics or other institutions. All proposals must detail how they will deliver education or training in pediatric environmental health to health professionals to achieve each of these seven competencies adapted from the Institutes of Medicine
(IOM)publications: *Nursing, Health, and the Environment: Strengthening the Relationship to Improve the Public's Health* (page 5) and *Environmental Medicine: Integrating a Missing Element into Medical Education* (page 3) and from The National Environmental Education and Training Foundation's *National Pesticide Competency Guidelines for Medical and Nursing Education* (page 20). Upon completion of this project, health professionals should be able to:
(1)Understand the influence of environmental agents on children's health;
(2)Recognize signs, symptoms, diseases and sources of exposure relating to common environmental agents and conditions;
(3)Complete a pediatric environmental health history and recognize potential environmental hazards and sentinel illnesses;
(4)Recommend a course of preventative action or make appropriate referrals for conditions with probable environmental etiologies as appropriate for their professional disciplines;
(5)Demonstrate a knowledge of risk communication in patient care and community intervention with respect to the potential adverse effects of the environment on health; and;
(6)Recognize the full range of resources available to support their work in the field of pediatric environmental health; and
(7)Understand reporting requirements and regulations. Further, the proposal must define how they will measure the impact of the training or education upon both the knowledge base of the practitioner and the effect that this program has had upon the individual's daily practice and/or the practices, protocols, and procedures of whole clinics or other institutions. Proposals must meet the statutory criterion detailed below and the program criteria listed in Section V. 3. Authorities To be eligible to compete for these funds, applicants must be eligible under section 103 of the Clean Air Act, section 104 of the Clean Water Act, section 1442 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, section 10 of the Toxic Substances Control Act, and section 102(2)(f) of the National Environmental Policy Act for international awards. The following statutory criterion must be met for projects to be considered for funding: A project must consist of activities authorized under one or more authorities cited above. Most of the statutes authorize grants for: “research, investigations, experiments, demonstrations, surveys and studies.” These activities relate generally to the gathering or transferring of knowledge. Grant proposals should emphasize a “learning” concept, as opposed to “fixing” a specific environmental problem through a well-established method. The project's activities must advance the state of knowledge or transfer information to other practitioners in the field. The statutory term “demonstration” can encompass the first application of an approach or an innovative application of a previously used method. The term “research” may include the application of established practices as they contribute to “learning” about the effectiveness of an environmental approach. The goal of the Children's Environmental Health Protection program is to minimize and/or eliminate children's exposure to environmental health threats—recognizing children's special vulnerability to these threats and recognizing the possibility of preventable childhood exposures leading to lifelong, irreversible consequences. This program is included within the Catalogue for Domestic Assistance
(CFDA)listing number: 66.609 found at *http://www.cfda.gov.* Section II. Award Information EPA anticipates awarding approximately two to three grants from these proposals. Funds available for these projects are expected to total approximately $300,000. Grants may be requested for a total of $100,000 to $150,000 for a two year performance period. Proposals for less than $100,000 and more than $150,000 will not be considered. Final grants are subject to the availability of funds. EPA reserves the right to make no awards. No cost sharing or match contributions are required. It is expected that grants will begin around June 15, 2005 and be completed no later than September 30, 2007. Projects not funded under this solicitation will be retained on file for a period of one year from the closing date of this solicitation and made available for potential funding by OCHP and other EPA offices. Projects may expand upon ongoing work within the focus of this solicitation. However, the boundaries of the previous and proposed work under this solicitation must be clear in terms of the new work to be done and the budget to support the new proposal. The applicant may propose either a grant or cooperative agreement. If the applicant chooses to submit a proposal for a cooperative agreement, the Agency will have substantial involvement in the project. The applicant must define the expectations for Agency involvement in the project. Such involvement may mean EPA review and approval of project scope and phases; EPA participation in and collaboration on, various phases of the work; EPA review of draft and final work products; regular e-mail, phone and conference calls. Section III. Eligibility Information 1. Eligible Applicants *a. Eligible Applicants:* Applicants must be eligible under at least one of these authorities: Section 103 of the Clean Air Act, section 104 of the Clean Water Act, section 1442 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, section 10 of the Toxic Substances Control Act, and section 102(2)(f) of the National Environmental Policy Act for international awards. Eligible applicants include: academic institutions, non-profit organizations, state, local, and tribal governments. Private businesses, federal agencies, and individuals are not eligible to be grant recipients; however, they may work in partnership with eligible applicants on projects. *b. Non-profit Status:* Applicants are not required to have a formal Internal Revenue Service
(IRS)non-profit designation, such as 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4); however, they must present in their Pre-application Proposal their letter of incorporation or other documentation demonstrating their non-profit or not-for-profit status. This requirement does not apply to public agencies or federally-recognized tribes. Failure to enclose a letter of incorporation or other documentation demonstrating non-profit or not-for-profit status will render Pre-application Proposals incomplete and they will not be reviewed. Applicants who do have an IRS 501(c)(4) designation are not eligible for grants if they engage in lobbying, no matter what the source of funding for the lobbying activities. No recipient may use grant funds for lobbying. For profit enterprises are not eligible to receive sub-grants from eligible recipients, although they may receive contracts, subject to EPA regulations on procurement under assistance agreements, 40 Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR)30.40 (for non-governmental recipients) and 40 CFR 31.36 (for governments). *c. Tribal Status:* Tribal applicants must supply documentation of their authorizing tribal resolution. *d. Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs (SPOC List):* Applicants must adhere to the provisions of The Executive Order 12372, “Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs” (SPOC List) applies. See *http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/spoc.html* for further information. *e. Incurring Costs:* Pre-award costs will not be covered under this solicitation. Grant recipients may begin incurring allowable costs on the date identified in the EPA award agreement. Activities must be completed and funds spent within the time frames specified in the award agreement. EPA grant funds may be used only for the purposes set forth in the grant agreement and must conform to the Federal cost principles contained in OMB Circular A-87; A-122; and A-21, as appropriate. Ineligible costs will be reduced from the final grant. 2. Cost Sharing or Matching Cost sharing or matching funds are not required for this solicitation. 3. Other-Eligibility Criteria *a. Responsiveness Criteria That Will Make an Application Ineligible:*
(1)Letters of Intent The Letter of Intent must comply with the following responsiveness criteria to be eligible to submit a Pre-application Proposal: applicant eligibility, completeness, administrative responsiveness, and timeliness of submission.
(2)Pre-Application Proposal The Pre-application Proposal must comply with the following responsiveness criteria for the Pre-application Proposal to be reviewed for possible award: timeliness of shipment, administrative responsiveness, order of materials presentation, completeness, original signatures as required, required number of copies and the absence of unnecessary materials and extraneous information. *b. Multiple Proposals:* Applicants may submit only one proposal under this solicitation. Applicants are encouraged to collaborate with other organizations with complementary expertise in a joint proposal. *c. Responsible Officials:* Projects must be performed by the applicant or a person approved by the applicant and EPA. Proposals must identify any person(s) other than the applicant who will assist in carrying out the project. Recipients are responsible for receiving the grant award agreement from EPA and ensuring that grant conditions are satisfied. Recipients are responsible for the successful completion of the project. Section IV. Application and Submission Information 1. Address To Request Application Package A three-stage application process will be used. Stage 1 Letters of Intent (up to two pages in length) must be submitted to the U.S. EPA Office of Children's Health Protection by e-mail to *blackburn.elizabeth@epa.gov* (or by fax
(202)564-2733 *only if e-mail is unavailable* ) by October 25, 2004. Applicants with satisfactory Letters of Intent will be invited to submit a Stage 2 Pre-application Proposal which must be shipped on or before December 13, 2004. Applicants whose Pre-applications are selected for possible award will be contacted individually and asked to complete additional forms for the Stage 3 Full Proposal prior to award. This solicitation notice contains all the instructions needed for preparing the Stage 1 Letter of Intent and, if invited by EPA, the Stage 2 Pre-application Proposal. A sample Letter of Intent is provided at the end of this solicitation. Paper copies of this announcement, the sample Letter of Intent and the requisite forms for the Pre-application Proposal can be obtained by contacting EPA personnel listed in Section VII of this solicitation. Electronic copies of the requisite forms for the Pre-application Proposal are available at *http://yosemite.epa.gov/ochp/ochpweb.nsf/content/grants.htm* or at: *http://www.epa.gov/ogd/grants/how_to_apply.htm.* If your Pre-application Proposal is selected for possible award, you will receive the forms and individual instruction in completing Stage 3, the Full Proposal. These forms, known as the EPA Application Kit for Federal Assistance, will be available at: *http://yosemite.epa.gov/ochp/ochpweb.nsf/content/grants.htm.* or at: *http://www.epa.gov/ogd/grants/how_to_apply.htm.* 2. Content and Form of Application Submission *a. Stage 1 Letter of Intent:* Stage 1 of this three-stage application process is a Letter of Intent (up to two pages in length) which is due via e-mail to *blackburn.elizabeth@epa.gov* by October 25, 2004. *Letters of Intent* must have an e-mail subject line starting with Letter of Intent: followed by your Project Title. E-mail confirmation of receipt will be sent promptly. E-mail submission of the Letter of Intent is strongly preferred. However, if e-mail is not available, the Letter of Intent may be faxed to the attention of Elizabeth Blackburn at
(202)564-2733. If a confirming phone call for fax transmissions is not received within two business days, a phone call should be made to Elizabeth Blackburn at
(202)564-2192 to initiate a trace. Applicants submitting a Letter of Intent will be notified via e-mail on or before November 1, 2004 if they are invited to submit a Pre-application Proposal. A sample Letter of Intent is provided at the end of this solicitation. A copy also can be found at: *http://yosemite.epa.gov/ochp/ochpweb.nsf/content/grants.htm.* Your Letter of Intent must provide *all* of the following information in the following order in no more than two pages: (Section 1) Contact Information for the Applicant Organization a. Name of your organization. b. Project name. c. Name of authorized representative. d. Address. e. Phone number and fax number. f. E-mail address. g. Web site, if any. (Section 2) Project Summary Including a. Amount of the Request ($); b. Description of how this project responds to the statutory criterion defined in this solicitation; c. Description of the organization which will lead/oversee the project; d. Description of the organizations and individuals expected to participate in the two phases (training/education and measurement) of the project; e. Description of the general children's environmental health areas to be addressed; f. Description of the general approach and format that is planned for the two phases (training/education and measurement) of the project; g. Description of the specific audience(s), *e.g.* , type of health professional(s) to be trained; expected numbers you hope to reach; geographic range of applicability [multi-state (at least 5 states), national, international (at least 3 countries)]; h. Description of the types of materials ( *e.g.* , classroom guides, check-lists, pamphlets for patients, etc.) you expect to produce. ( *Note* : A wide variety of children's environmental health training materials for health professionals, developed by both government and non-governmental agencies, already exist. Support for the development and production of new training/educational materials will be considered only if the applicant demonstrates a compelling need not filled by existing materials. Justifications for the development of new educational materials should include a literature search demonstrating a strong familiarity with the range of existing materials available); i. List of other types of health professionals to whom this training/education might be applicable; j. Transferability of training, materials and measurement tools to others to train additional groups of health professionals. *b. Stage 2 Pre-application Proposals, If Invited By EPA:* Stage 2 of this three-stage application process is a Pre-application Proposal. Note: *If* your Letter of Intent is *accepted* , you will be invited to participate in Stage 2. Note: Applicants should periodically check the web page below for updated information to applicants: *http://yosemite.epa.gov/ochp/ochpweb.nsf/content/grants.htm.* *a. List of Required Content Elements of Pre-application Proposal* :
(1)Table of Contents with page numbers for all elements of this submission;
(2)Summary Cover Page (Described Below);
(3)Copy of the previously submitted Letter of Intent;
(4)Completed Federal Forms: SF-424 and SF-424(A) (Section B-Budget Categories). *http://www.epa.gov/ogd/grants/how_to_apply.htm* contains information about completing SF-424(A) Budget Forms and Understanding Cost Principles for a Federal grant;
(5)Budget Narrative;
(6)Brief Resume or Bio of the Principle Investigator or Project Director; and
(7)Project Narrative; Appendices; *b. Detailed Content and Form of Pre-application Proposal* : The overall Pre-application Proposal is limited to 14 pages excluding the SF-424 and SF-424(A) and the Appendices. Materials must follow *exactly* the format outlined below. *Pages and information submitted out of order will not be reviewed.* Text may be single or double spaced, no smaller than 12 point font. The pages must be letter sized (8 1/2 × 11 inches). Margins are not specified. Proposals must be legible. *Note:* All proposals should be well explained and easily read. Information should be clear and concise, well organized and contain no unnecessary jargon. Please submit the original (with original signatures in contrasting) and nine copies of the complete Pre-application Package including:
(1)*Table of Contents* with page numbers for all elements of this submission
(2)*Summary Cover Page* (Not more than one page): The summary cover page should not exceed one page in length and should include, in this order;
(a)Building Health Professional Capacity to Address Children's Environmental Health; USEPA-AO-OCHP-04-03;
(b)Project title and location;
(c)Applicant's name, address, telephone and fax numbers, and mailing address;
(d)Name and title of project contact (including how to reach if different from above);
(e)Type of applicant organization ( *e.g.* , non-profit, university, etc.); non-profit number;
(f)Total budget request, dollar amount, from the U.S. EPA for this project;
(g)Brief abstract of this proposal (5-10 lines);
(3)Completed SF-424 and SF-424(A) (Section B—Budget Categories). For federal government forms including Budget Forms and Understand Cost Principles for a Federal Grant: See *http://yosemite.epa.gov/ochp/ochpweb.nsf/content/grants.htm*
(4)*Budget Narrative: (1-2 pgs.)* ;
(a)Personnel (For Each Position: % of Time Worked, Annual Salary, Salary Proposed for this Project);
(b)Fringe Benefits (Full-time Rate);
(c)Long Distance Travel (Destination, Cost of Trip, No. of Travelers, No. of Trips, Amt. Proposed);
(d)Air Fare (Destination, No. Travelers, No. Trips);
(e)Local Travel (Destination, Distance, Mileage, No. Travelers);
(f)Direct Cost-Equipment (Quantity, Cost per Unit, Amt. Proposed);
(g)Direct Cost-Supplies (Quantity, Cost per Unit, Amt. Proposed);
(h)Direct Cost-Other, *e.g.* , Phone, Postage, Conference Calls (Quantity, Cost per Unit, Amt. Proposed);
(i)Direct Cost-Contracts (Direct Labor, Overhead @_rate, Materials and Supplies, G&A Rate);
(j)Direct Cost-Consultants (Skill, Quantity, Rate);
(k)Indirect Cost Charges (Total Direct Costs × _% (indirect cost rate) = Estimated); Note: Eligible Expenses-salaries/fringe, travel, communications, equipment rental, indirect overhead, public outreach efforts (workshops, public forums, meeting expenses), office expenses, printing and copying (conference and promotional materials), and Web site dissemination of information related to the project. Note: Ineligible Expenses-capital expenditures, construction expenses, lobbying, endowments, formal educational expenses, entertainment, remediation and removal expenses, medical equipment and supplies, air sampling, and equipment purchases as the sole focus of the assistance agreement.
(5)*Letter of Intent:* Include a copy of your previously submitted Letter of Intent as a project summary;
(6)*Project Description* (Up to 5 pages): Describe precisely what your project will achieve. In your narrative, answer these questions in this order;
(a)Description of the lead organization for the project including information to establish this organization has a proven track record and is viewed as an authority in the design and implementation of
(1)The training of health professionals on children's environmental health *and* ,
(2)the measurement of the application of this training in their practices over time;
(b)Description of who will conduct the project; what are the specific roles of all major participants? What experience do any partners have in training health professionals or measuring the outcome of training upon the trainee's practice?
(c)Who is the target audience for this training? How will they be targeted, identified and recruited?
(d)Brief summary of the project's goals and objectives;
(e)Brief summary of the method that will be used to accomplish Phase 1 (training). (Note: A wide variety of children's environmental health training materials for health professionals, developed by both government and non-governmental agencies, already exist. Support for the development and production of new training/educational materials will be considered only if the applicant demonstrates a compelling need not filled by existing materials. Justifications for the development of new educational materials should include a literature search demonstrating a strong familiarity with the range of existing materials available.);
(f)Brief summary of the method that will be used to accomplish Phase 2 (measurement); How will you evaluate the impact of the training upon the practices of these health care providers as well as their patients and their families over time?
(g)Brief description of why this type of training is important for this group of health professionals. How do you anticipate that this training will change the practice of health care following this training?
(h)How will the learning that has occurred during this training be reinforced? How can this training be sustained beyond the life of this EPA grant?
(i)How will this training model, materials and findings be presented/packaged to be shared with and replicated by others who might seek to train health professionals on children's environmental health?
(7)*Brief Resume or Bio* of Principal Investigator or Project Director (no more than one page;
(8)*Appendices:* Include letters of commitment for all major partners or organizations including resumes or bios of key personnel other than the Principal Investigator as appendices. Be certain that letters of commitment focus on partners' roles in the proposed project. Do not include any material other than letters of commitment and information on key personnel; *c. Other Instructions* ;
(1)To support the EPA review process, the proposal must contain one complete Pre-application Proposal package with original signatures in contrasting ink and *nine duplicate hard copy sets* of the Pre-application Proposal package as defined above both in terms of exact format and content;
(2)DUNS Instructions: Grant applicants are required to provide a Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System
(DUNS)number when applying for Federal grants or cooperative agreements. The DUNS number will supplement other identifiers required by statute or regulation, such as tax identification numbers. Organizations can receive a DUNS number in one day, at no cost, by calling the dedicated toll-free DUNS Number request line at 1-866-705-5711. Individuals who would personally receive a grant or cooperative agreement award from the Federal government apart from any business or non-profit organization they may operate are exempt from this requirement. The Web site where an organization can obtain a DUNS number is: *http://www.dnb.com* . This process takes 30 business days and there is no cost unless the organization requests expedited (1-day) processing, which includes a fee of $40;
(3)Successful Stage 2 Applicants must submit the following information after EPA notifies them of its intent to make an award: quality assurance plan for any project involving environmental data; evidence of compliance with human subjects requirements where research is found to be involved. 3. Submission Dates and Times
(a)All questions must be sent by e-mail to the following address: *blackburn.elizabeth@epa.gov* . The word “ *QUESTION* ” in Capital Letters and the name of the solicitation should appear in the Subject Line. Answers to allowable questions will be provided in a timely manner at: *http://yosemite.epa.gov/ochp/ochpweb.nsf/content/grants.htm.* EPA will not respond to technical questions by phone or fax.
(b)A required Letter of Intent is due via e-mail to *blackburn.elizabeth@ epa.gov* by October 25, 2004. **Letters of Intent must have an e-mail subject line starting with Letter of Intent: followed by your Project Title.** E-mail confirmation of receipt will be sent promptly. E-mail submission of the Letter of Intent is strongly preferred. However, if e-mail is not available, the Letter of Intent may be faxed to the attention of Elizabeth Blackburn at
(202)564-2733. If a confirming phone call for fax transmissions is not received within two business days, a phone call should be made to Elizabeth Blackburn at
(202)564-2192 to initiate a trace.
(c)Applicants submitting a Letter of Intent will be notified via e-mail on or before November 1, 2004 if they are invited to submit a Pre-application Proposal.
(d)To ensure fair and open competition, EPA will respond to questions submitted by e-mail up to December 6, 2004.
(e)Due Date—December 13, 2004 for Pre-application Proposals from invited eligible applicants to be **delivered to the courier for shipment** or postmarked (see note below re: postal mailing). Pre-application Proposals shipped or mailed after this date will not be considered for funding under this solicitation. Date of shipment will be determined by the shipping company's shipping information or the U.S. Post Office (not a private postage meter) postmark on the shipping package depending upon the method of shipment. To support the EPA review process, the proposal must contain one complete Pre-application Proposal package with original signatures and *nine duplicate hard copy sets* of the Pre-application Proposal package including materials *in the order* listed above in Section IV.
(f)Applicants will receive an e-mail notification of receipt of the Pre-application Proposal within two weeks of receipt by the Agency.
(g)The Selected Projects will be announced as their award negotiations are completed around late spring 2005. Those projects not selected for award in this funding cycle will also be notified at this time.
(h)Start Date for Projects: June 15, 2005 is the earliest start date that applicants should plan on and enter on their proposal forms and time lines. Grant recipients may begin incurring allowable costs on the start date identified in the EPA grant award agreement. Budget periods may run up to 24 months from the date of award. 4. Intergovernmental Review Applicants may be subject to Executive Order 12372. “Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.” See *http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/spoc.html* for more details. 5. Funding Restrictions *a. Eligible Expenses* : Salaries/fringe, travel, communications, equipment rental, indirect overhead, public outreach efforts (workshops, public forums, meeting expenses), office expenses, printing and copying (conference and promotional materials), and Web site dissemination of information related to the project. *b. Ineligible Expenses* : Capital expenditures, construction expenses, lobbying, endowments, formal educational expenses, entertainment, remediation and removal expenses, medical equipment and supplies, air sampling, and equipment purchases as the sole focus of the assistance agreement. *c. Incurring Costs:* No pre-award costs should be incurred by the recipient. Grant recipients may begin incurring allowable costs on the start date identified in the EPA grant award agreement. Activities must be completed and funds spent within the time frames specified in the award agreement. EPA grant funds may be used only for the purposes set forth in the grant agreement and must conform to the Federal cost principles contained in OMB Circular A-87, A-122, and A-21, as appropriate. Ineligible costs will be reduced from the final grant award. 6. Other Submission Requirements a. Do not submit additional items. Unnecessary materials ( *i.e.* , un-requested forms or binders) create extra burden for the reviewers and will not be reviewed. Failure to follow instructions may render your project ineligible. b. A required Letter of Intent is due via e-mail to *blackburn.elizabeth@ epa.gov* by October 25, 2004. *Letters of Intent* must have an e-mail subject line starting with Letter of Intent: followed by your Project Title. E-mail confirmation of receipt will be sent promptly. E-mail submission of the Letter of Intent is strongly preferred. However, if e-mail is not available, the Letter of Intent may be faxed to the attention of Elizabeth Blackburn at
(202)564-2733. If a confirming phone call for fax transmissions is not received within two business days, a phone call should be made to Elizabeth Blackburn at
(202)564-2192 to initiate a trace. c. Due to continued mail delays in the Washington, DC area, applicants invited to submit a Pre-application Proposal are strongly encouraged to ship their proposals by private courier ( *e.g.* , Federal Express, UPS, DHL, *etc* .) to the attention of: Elizabeth Blackburn, U.S. EPA, Office of Children's Health Protection, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW., Mail Code 1107A, Room 2512 Ariel Rios North, Washington, DC 20004. If Pre-application Proposals are must be *mailed* , send them with tracking to: Elizabeth Blackburn, U.S. EPA, Office of Children's Health Protection, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW., Mail Code 1107A, Room 2512 Ariel Rios North, Washington, DC 20460. Note: To document the date of shipment, Full Proposal packages must be postmarked by the U.S. Post Office, not by a private postage meter. d. If the applicant experiences technical difficulties in making a submission, contact Elizabeth Blackburn at
(202)564-2192 immediately. 3. Stage 3 (Full Proposal) Required Content and Form of Full Proposal if Selected by EPA The EPA Application Kit for Federal Assistance can be obtained at: *http://yosemite.epa.gov/ochp/ochpweb.nsf/content/grants.htm.* or at: *http://www.epa.gov/ogd/grants/how_to_apply.htm.* Section V. Application Review Information 1. Criteria *a. Letter of Intent:*
(1)Administrative Responsiveness Criteria The Letter of Intent must comply with the following responsiveness criteria to be eligible to submit a Full Proposal: applicant eligibility, completeness, administrative responsiveness, and timeliness of submission.
(2)Technical Responsiveness Criteria The Letters of Intent will also be compared to the statutory criterion and evaluation criteria in Section I of this solicitation. Applicants whose projects are clearly not responsive to the published evaluation criteria may not be invited to submit a Pre-application Proposal. *b. Pre-application Proposal, If Invited by EPA:*
(1)Administrative Responsiveness Criteria The Pre-application Proposal must comply with the following responsiveness criteria for the Pre-application Proposal to be reviewed for possible award: timeliness of shipment, administrative responsiveness, order of materials presentation, completeness, original signatures as required, required number of copies and the absence of unnecessary materials and extraneous information.
(2)Multiple Proposals Applicants may submit more than one proposal if the proposals are for different projects. However, no more than one grant will be awarded under this offering to any given applicant.
(3)Technical Review Applications that pass the Administrative Review will be evaluated by a team of reviewers from both EPA and outside who are authorities in the field. Reviewers will score each proposal in the areas listed below. In summary, the maximum score of 110 points can be reached as follows:
(a)Organization—up to 10 points.
(b)Target Audience—up to 15 points.
(c)Training Design—up to 25 points.
(d)Measurement Design—up to 25 points.
(e)Materials—up to 10 points.
(f)Budget and Timeline—up to 15 points.
(g)Bonus—up to 10 points.
(a)Organization (up to 10 points) The proposal should demonstrate that the organization(s) designing and delivering the training has/have a proven track record and is/are viewed as an authority in:
(1)The training or education of health professionals on children's environmental health *and* ,
(2)the measurement of the application of this training or education into their individual practice and/or the practices, protocols, and procedures of whole clinics or other institutions, over time;
(b)Target Audience (up to 15 points) The proposed project should reach a large group of health professionals who interact directly or indirectly with children and should address the following questions. How has the target audience been defined? How relevant is the children's environmental health message to the work of this particular group of health professionals? How will the target audience be recruited? What incentives ( *i.e.* , CEUs/CMEs, stipends, tuition reimbursement *etc* .) will be used and how effective are they likely to be with this audience? How many health professionals will be trained directly and/or trained through train-the-trainer agreements? What is the demonstrated reach of the health professionals to influence their peers and others in allied health professions following the training?;
(c)Training Design (up to 25 points) The Training Design should incorporate the seven competencies described above and outline how they will be incorporated into the training or education project. The Training Design should include the specific goals, objectives, outputs, and outcomes of this project and discuss the relationship of these to the target audience. In addition, the following questions should be addressed: How comprehensive is the scope of children's environmental health issues to be addressed? What activities and delivery methods will be used to present the materials and reinforce the learning? Is the list of training activities comprehensive (including all steps) and logical to achieve the children's environmental health competencies relevant to this group of health professionals? How adaptable is this training to other groups of health professionals? Will this material be made available to other presenters by this organization?
(d)Measurement Design (up to 25 points) Understanding the effectiveness of the training or education project is key to supporting future efforts to build health professional capacity to address pediatric environmental health. The proposal should outline the project's Measurement Design. The Measurement Design should include discussion of:
(1)How the actual training or education program will be evaluated (how will the training or education program increase the knowledge of health professionals regarding pediatric environmental health);
(2)how achievement of each of the seven competencies will be evaluated;
(3)how replicability of the project will be evaluated; and
(4)how the effect that this training or education program has had upon the individual's daily practice and or the practices, protocols, and procedures of whole clinics or other institutions will be evaluated. The following questions may assist you in the description of the Measurement Design. How will the design measure the impact of the training upon both the knowledge base of the practitioner and the effect that this training has had upon the individual's daily practice both immediately and over time. How well will these new children's environmental health messages reach the children, their families and care givers? How will the measurement findings (quantitative and qualitative) be used to improve the effectiveness of future training on children's environmental health competencies by this organization? How will the accomplishments of this training program be shared with others in the field?
(e)Materials (up to 10 points) A wide variety of children's environmental health training materials for health professionals, developed by both government and non-governmental agencies, already exist. Support for the development and production of new training/educational materials will be considered only if the applicant demonstrates a compelling need not filled by existing materials. Justifications for the development of new educational materials should include a literature search demonstrating a strong familiarity with the range of existing materials available. Describe the educational products and materials that will be used train the target audience in the children's environmental health competencies. Have existing materials been utilized to the maximum extent practicable? Do training materials consistently reference peer reviewed science? Are training materials readily adaptable to other audiences? How do the training materials reinforce competencies?
(f)Budget, and Time Line (up to 15 points) The budget information must clearly and accurately demonstrate how funds will be used. Is the funding request reasonable given the activities proposed? Do the funds provide a good return on the investment? Is the time line well laid out, comprehensive, reasonable and feasible to support the accomplishment of the stated goals and objectives of this project's two phases?
(g)Bonus Points (up to 10 points)
(1)Ultimately the training or education of the health professional should lead to a reduction in environmental exposures and healthier children. Does the project measure the impact of the health professionals' training on behavior changes in parents and care givers? How will the project measure a reduction in exposure of children to environmental hazards?
(2)Education and training is a continuous process. This solicitation recognizes the importance of developing and sustaining mechanisms that can support health professionals in their efforts to identify, prevent, and manage environmental risks to children. Bonus points can be awarded if mechanisms are developed and supported to reinforce this training or education. (Examples include, but are not limited to: Networks, list serves, materials to guide the health professional to address the key children's environmental health issues in patient histories and evaluations, publications, efforts to develop committees and local chapters on children's environmental health within the health professionals' societies, presentations at conferences). 2. Review and Selection Process After individual projects are evaluated and scored and ranked against the published criteria by EPA staff and peers external to the Agency, EPA may take into account the following factors in making the final selections: a. Effectiveness of collaborative activities and partnerships, as needed to successfully implement the project; b. Range of disciplines trained through this project; Transferability of this training to other health professional disciplines; and c. Geographic reach and distribution of projects. Section VI—Award Administration Information 1. Award Notices Organizations submitting Letters of Intent will be notified regarding their successful or unsuccessful Stage 1 application via e-mail on or before November 1, 2004. Successful Pre-applicants will be notified on or about February 1, 2005. Unsuccessful applicants will be informed through a letter or e-mail sent to the Project Director provided in the Pre-application Proposal. Successful Pre-applicants will be contacted by the EPA grants project officer to discuss the completion of a Full Proposal. Upon the satisfactory completion of all necessary materials, the applicant will receive written notice of award. The applicant must receive this document prior to drawing funds for this project. This document will serve as the authorizing document. The award notice will be faxed to the Key Contact designated by the applicant in the Full Proposal. 2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements *a. Responsible Officials:* Projects must be performed by the applicant/recipient or a designee within that organization who is satisfactory to the applicant and EPA. All proposals must identify any other person(s) and their organization(s) who will assist in carrying out the project. Recipients are responsible for receiving the grant award agreement from EPA and ensuring that all grant conditions are satisfied. Recipients are responsible for the successful completion of the project. *b. Incurring Costs:* No pre-award costs should be incurred by the recipient. Grant recipients may begin incurring allowable costs on the start date identified in the EPA grant award agreement. Activities must be completed and funds spent within the time frames specified in the award agreement. EPA grant funds may be used only for the purposes set forth in the grant agreement and must conform to the Federal cost principles contained in OMB Circular A-87, A-122, and A-21, as appropriate. Ineligible costs will be reduced from the final grant award. c. *Materials to be Provided by the Successful Stage 2 Applicants After EPA Notifies Them of its Intent to Make an Award:* The Successful Stage 2 Pre-applicant must submit the following information after EPA notifies them of its intent to make an award, but prior to the award: quality assurance plan for any project involving environmental data; evidence of compliance with human subjects requirements where research is found to be involved. 3. Reporting Specific financial and other reporting requirements will be identified in the EPA grant award agreement. Grant recipients must submit the standard formal quarterly progress reports, unless otherwise instructed in the award agreement. A quality assurance plan will be required if environmental data are collected. Also, two copies of the final report and two copies of all work products must be sent to the EPA project officer within 90 days after the expiration of the budget period. This submission will be accepted as the final requirement, unless the EPA project officer notifies the recipient that changes must be made. Section VII—Agency Contact 1. Contact Information Elizabeth Blackburn, Office of Children's Health Protection; 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW.; Mail Code 1107A; Room 2512 Ariel Rios North; Washington, DC 20004-2403; *blackburn.elizabeth@epa.gov* ; Phone:
(202)564-2192; FAX:
(202)564-2733; Web site: *http://yosemite.epa.gov/ochp/ochpweb.nsf/content/grants.htm* . 2. Mechanisms for Questions and Answers a. Applicants who need more information about this grant or clarification about specific requirements of this Solicitation Notice, should periodically check the Web page *http://yosemite.epa.gov/ochp/ochpweb.nsf/content/grants.htm* for posted information ( *e.g.* , administrative clarification and responses to Qs & As). b. Specific clarifying questions can be posed via e-mail to *blackburn.elizabeth@epa.gov* . The word “ *QUESTION* ” in capital letters and the name of the solicitation should appear in the subject line. Responses to allowable questions will be posted in a timely manner on the OCHP Web site at: *http://yosemite.epa.gov/ochp/ochpweb.nsf/content/grants.htm* . c. If e-mail is absolutely not available, questions and requests for materials may be made by FAX to 202-564-2733. Requests should be sent to the attention of Elizabeth Blackburn. d. *To ensure fair and open competition, EPA will answer no clarifying questions in person.* e. Applicants may submit questions via e-mail to *blackburn.elizabeth@epa.gov* . Answers will be posted on the Web page *http://yosemite.epa.gov/ochp/ochpweb.nsf/content/grants.htm* . f. To ensure fair and open competition, EPA will respond to questions submitted by e-mail up to December 6, 2004. Questions and answers will be posted in a timely manner at: *http://yosemite.epa.gov/ochp/ochpweb.nsf/content/grants.htm* . 3. If paper copies of the EPA Application Kit for Federal Assistance are required, contact Elizabeth Blackburn at *blackburn.elizabeth@epa.gov* . Section VIII—Other Information 1. Resources a. Please visit our Web site, *http://yosemite.epa.gov/ochp* for information on children's environmental health issues. Copies of these grant materials can be found at *http://yosemite.epa.gov/ochp/ochpweb.nsf/content/grants.htm* . b. We *strongly* suggest that applicants examine the Institute of Medicine documents *Environmental Medicine: Integrating a Missing Element into Medical Education* and *Nursing, Health, and the Environment: Strengthening the Relationship to Improve the Public's Health* as well as The National Environmental Education and Training Foundation *National Pesticide Competency Guidelines for Medical and Nursing Education* for background on children's environmental health competencies for health professionals. c. A non-comprehensive, unendorsed sample list of additional references related to building health professional capacity to address children's environmental health is provided in Appendix II. d. First time recipients of Federal funds are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the regulations applicable to assistance agreements found in the Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR)Title 40, Part 31 for State and local government entities. See * http://www.epa.gov/docs/epacfr40/ chapt-I.info/subch-B.html * . Applicants may also obtain a copy of the CFR Title 40, Part 31 at the local U.S. Government Bookstore, or through the U.S. Government Printing Office. This solicitation notice contains all the information and forms necessary to prepare a Letter of Intent. If your project is selected as a finalist after the evaluation process is concluded, EPA will provide you with additional Federal forms needed to process your Full Proposal. 2. Regulatory References EPA's regulations on procurement under assistance agreements can be found in 40 Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR)30.40 for non-governmental recipients. 3. Dispute Resolution Process Dispute Resolution Process: Procedures are in 40 CFR 30.63 and 40 CFR 31.70. 4. Shipping Information and Mailing Addresses a. *Letters of Intent should be e-mailed to:* *blackburn.elizabeth@epa.gov* . E-mail submission of the Letter of Intent is strongly preferred. However, if e-mail is not available, the Letter of Intent may be faxed to the attention of Elizabeth Blackburn at
(202)564-2733. If a confirming phone call for fax transmissions is not received within two business days, a phone call should be made to Elizabeth Blackburn at 202-564-2192 to initiate a trace. b. *Pre-application Proposals, If Invited By EPA:* Due to on-going mail delays in the Washington, DC area, applicants who are invited to submit a Pre-application Proposal are strongly encouraged to send all the original Pre-application Proposals signed in contrasting ink by an authorized representative of their eligible organization and requisite nine copies by way of a private shipping company ( *e.g.* , Federal Express, UPS, DHL, or courier) to the attention of: Elizabeth Blackburn, U.S. EPA, Office of Children's Health Protection, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW., Mail Code 1107A, Room 2512 Ariel Rios North, Washington, DC 20004. If the applicant has no ability to send the Pre-application Proposal original and requisite nine copies in by way of a private shipping company, the Pre-application Proposal may be mailed to the attention of: Elizabeth Blackburn, U.S. EPA, Office of Children's Health Protection, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW., Mail Code 1107A, Room 2512 Ariel Rios North, Washington, DC 20460. 5. The Agency reserves the right to make no awards under this solicitation Appendix I—Sample Letter of Intent (up to 2 pages) All applicants should supply this information in this order and return it to EPA via e-mail to blackburn.elizabeth@epa.gov by October 25, 2004. Section 1 Organization Name: Project Name: Applicant Address: Street: City: State: Zip Code: Applicant Phone Number: Applicant FAX Number: Applicant E-mail Address: Applicant Web Site (if any): Authorized Representative of the Organization: Section 2 Project Summary.
(a)Dollar Value of the Request;
(b)Description of the organizational which will lead/oversee the project;
(c)Description of the organizations and individuals expected to participate in the two phases (training/education and measurement) of the project;
(d)Description of the goals of each phase of the project;
(e)Description of the general children's environmental health areas to be addressed;
(f)Description of the general approach and format that is planned for the two phases of the project;
(g)Description of the specific audience(s) *e.g.* type of health professional(s) to be trained; expected numbers you hope to reach; geographic range of applicability [multi-state (at least five states), national, international (at least three countries)];
(h)Description of the types of materials ( *e.g.* classroom guides, check-lists, pamphlets for patients etc.) you expect to produce;
(i)List of other types of health professionals to whom this training/education might be applicable;
(j)Transferability of training, materials and measurement tools to others to train additional groups of health professionals. Appendix II—Sample List of References—Building Health Professional Capacity *Disclaimer:* The following products are not EPA products. Some have been funded through an assistance agreement. EPA cannot attest to the accuracy of information provided in these products. This list represents a limited and non-exhaustive group of references provided as general background information to the assist the applicant. *Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry* , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, United States Department of Health and Human Services: *Case Studies in Environmental Medicine* ; *http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/* *Description:* The *Case Studies in Environmental Medicine*
(CSEM)are a series of self-instructional publications designed to increase the primary care provider's knowledge of hazardous substances in the environment and to aid in the evaluation of potentially exposed patients. Continuing medical education credits, continuing nursing education units, and continuing education units are offered by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) in support of this series. **Institute of Medicine:** *Nursing, Health & the Environment: Strengthening the Relationship to Improve the Public's Health* ; Washington, DC: National Academy Press; 1995 *Description:* Nursing, Health and Environment details a series of recommendations to integrate and enhance environmental health in nursing education, practice and research. **Institute of Medicine:** *Environmental Medicine: Integrating a Missing Element into Medical Education* ; Washington, DC: National Academy Press; 1995. *Description:* Environmental Medicine describes a series of recommendations of how to facilitate the integration of environmental health into medical education. **American Academy of Pediatrics:** *Pediatric Environmental Health, 2nd edition* ; 2003 *Description:* *Pediatric Environmental Health 2nd edition* is a comprehensive reference manual for pediatric clinicians to help identify, prevent and treat environmental health problems in children. All original chapters, addressing issues such as carbon monoxide, indoor air pollutants, lead, mercury, drinking water and pesticides, have been updated. New chapters cover topics such as arsenic, irradiation and prenatal exposures. **American Nurses Foundation:** *Children's Health and the Environment* ; *http://yosemite.epa.gov/ochp/ochpweb.nsf/content/whatwe_health.htm#nurses* . *Description:* *Children's Health and the Environment* is a three part continuing education series featuring
(1)Environmentally Healthy Homes and Communities;
(2)Safe Workplaces and Healthy Learning Places: Environmentally Healthy Schools; and
(3)Environmental Health in the Health Care Setting. **National Education and Training Foundation** : *National Pesticide Practice Skills Guidelines for Medical & Nursing Practice and National Pesticide Competency Guidelines for Medical & Nursing Education; http://www.neetf.org/Health/publications.shtm#PestPractice* . *Description:* *National Pesticide Practice Skills Guidelines for Medical & Nursing Practice* outlines the knowledge and skills that professionals in the health professions need to have about pesticides. *National Pesticide Competency Guidelines for Medical & Nursing Education* outlines the knowledge and skills that students in the health professions need to have about pesticides. These documents are part of a national initiative aimed at ensuring that pesticides issues become integral elements of education and practice of primary care providers. **Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility:** * In Harm's Way Training Programs for Health Professionals; http://psr.igc.org/ihw-training-programs.htm * . *Description:* The training is based on the peer-reviewed report *In Harm's Way: Toxic Threats to Child Development* , released in May, 2000. The training is relevant to physicians, nurses, midwives, staff of community health centers, students, childbirth educators, psychologists, and other health care providers, and is designed to provide Continuing Medical Education
(CME)credits to physicians as well as Contact Hours for Nurses. Many materials are available in downloadable versions at: *http://psr.igc.org/ihw-training-materials.htm* . Dated: August 19, 2004. Elizabeth Blackburn, Acting Director, Office of Children's Health Protection. [FR Doc. 04-20039 Filed 9-1-04; 8:45 am]
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