DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Office of the Secretary

Federal Financial Participation in State Assistance Expenditures; Federal
Matching Shares for Aid to Families With Dependent Children, Medicaid, and Aid
to Needy Aged, Blind, or Disabled Persons for October 1, 1994 Through
September 30, 1995

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: The Federal Percentages and Federal Medical Assistance Percentages
for Fiscal Year 1995 have been calculated pursuant to the Social Security Act
(the Act). These percentages will be effective from October 1, 1994 through
September 30, 1995. This notice announces the calculated "Federal
percentages'' and "Federal medical assistance percentages'' that we will use
in determining the amount of Federal matching in State welfare and medical
expenditures. The table gives figures for each of the 50 States, the District
of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the
Northern Mariana Islands. Programs under title XIX of the Act exist in each
jurisdiction; title IVA programs in all jurisdictions except American Samoa
and the Northern Mariana Islands; programs under titles I, X, and XIV operate
only in Guam and the Virgin Islands; while a program under title XVI (AABD)
operates only in Puerto Rico. The percentages in this notice apply to State
expenditures for assistance payments and medical services (except family
planning which is subject to a higher matching rate). The statute provides
separately for Federal matching of administrative costs.

Sections 1101(a)(8) and 1905(b) of the Act, as revised by section 9528 of
Public Law 99272, require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to
publish these percentages each year. The Secretary is to figure the
percentages, by formulas in sections 1101(a)(8) and 1905(b) of the Act, from
the Department of Commerce's statistics of average income per person in each
State and in the Nation as a whole. The percentages are within upper and lower
limits given in those two sections of the Act. The statute specifies the
percentages to be applied to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American
Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands.

The "Federal percentages'' are for Aid to Families with Dependent Children
(AFDC) and aid to needy aged, blind, or disabled persons, and the "Federal
medical assistance percentages'' are for Medicaid. However, under section 1118
of the Act, States with approved Medicaid plans may claim Federal matching
funds for expenditures under approved State plans for programs under titles I,
IVa, X, XIV, and XVI (AABD) of the Act using either the Federal percentage or
the Federal medical assistance percentage. These States may claim at the
Federal medical assistance percentage without regard to any maximum on the
dollar amounts per recipient which may be counted under paragraphs (1) and (2)
of sections 3(a), 403(a), 1003(a), 1403(a), and 1603(a) of the Act.

DATES: The percentages listed will be effective for each of the 4 quarter-year
periods in the period beginning October 1, 1994 and ending September 30, 1995.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Mr. Gene Moyer, Office of Health Policy, Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Planning and Evaluation, room 442E Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20201, Telephone (202) 6907861.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 13.808 Assistance
Payments Maintenance Assistance (State Aid); 13.714 Medical Assistance
Program)

Dated: November 28, 1993.

Donna E. Shalala,

Secretary of Health and Human Services.

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Federal Percentages and Federal Medical Assistance Percentages, Effective
October 1, 1994September 30, 1995 (Fiscal Year 1995)

 [col head 1] State [col head 1] Federal percentages [col head 1] Federal
medical assistance percentages

Alabama	65.00	70.45

Alaska	50.00	50.00

American Samoa	50.00	1 50.00

Arizona	62.67	66.40

Arkansas	65.00	73.75

California	50.00	50.00

Colorado	50.00	53.10

Connecticut	50.00	50.00

Delaware	50.00	50.00

District of Columbia	50.00	50.00

Florida	51.42	56.28

Georgia	58.03	62.23

Guam	50.00	1 50.00

Hawaii	50.00	50.00

Idaho	65.00	70.14

Illinois	50.00	50.00

Indiana	58.92	63.03

Iowa	58.47	62.62

Kansas	54.33	58.90

Kentucky	65.00	69.58

Louisiana	65.00	72.65

Maine	59.22	63.30

Maryland	50.00	50.00

Massachusetts	50.00	50.00

Michigan	52.05	56.84

Minnesota	50.00	54.27

Mississippi	65.00	78.58

Missouri	55.39	59.85

Montana	65.00	70.81

Nebraska	56.00	60.40

Nevada	50.00	50.00

New Hampshire	50.00	50.00

New Jersey	50.00	50.00

New Mexico	65.00	73.31

New York	50.00	50.00

North Carolina	60.79	64.71

North Dakota	65.00	68.73

Northern Mariana Islands	50.00	1 50.00

Ohio	56.32	60.69

Oklahoma	65.00	70.05

Oregon	58.18	62.36

Pennsylvania	50.00	54.27

Puerto Rico	50.00	1 50.00

Rhode Island	50.54	55.49

South Carolina	65.00	70.71

South Dakota	64.51	68.06

Tennessee	62.80	66.52

Texas	59.24	63.31

Utah	65.00	73.48

Vermont	56.47	60.82

Virgin Islands	50.00	1 50.00

Virginia	50.00	50.00

Washington	50.00	51.97

West Virginia	65.00	74.60

Wisconsin	55.35	59.81

Wyoming	58.75	62.87

1 For purposes of section 1118 of the Social Security Act, the percentage
used under titles I, X, XIV, and XVI and Part A of title IV will be 75 per
centum.

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BILLING CODE 415004M

Administration for Children and Families [Program Announcement No. ACYFHS]

Head Start Public and Indian Housing Child Care Demonstration Project; Grants
Availability

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

ACTION: Announcement of supplemental financial assistance to Head Start
grantees, Resident Management Corporations (RMCs) and Resident Councils (RCs)
to increase the availability of child care services for residents of Public
and Indian Housing developments. This announcement does not allow funds to be
used for child care services in section 8 programs.

SUMMARY: The Head Start Bureau of the Administration on Children, Youth and
Families announces that applications from Head Start grantees, RMCs and RCs
will be accepted to establish or expand full-day or part-day child care
services in or near Public or Indian housing developments so that the
low-income parents or guardians of children residing in Public or Indian
housing may seek, retain or train for employment.

DATES: The closing date for receipt of applications is February 18, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Submit applications to: Head Start/HUD Child Care Demonstration
Project, Administration for Children and Families, Division of Discretionary
Grants, 200 Independence Avenue SW., Hubert H. Humphrey Building, room 341F.2,
Washington, DC 20201.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Madeline G. Dowling, P.O. Box 1182, Head
Start Bureau, Washington, DC 20013, Telephone number: (202) 2058549.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Part I General Information

A. Background

This announcement solicits applications from current Head Start grantees, RMCs
and RCs operating programs in or near Public or Indian Housing developments
that wish to compete for a portion of the $5,000,000 in grant funds that are
available under the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public
Housing Child Care Demonstration Program. These funds are intended for the
establishment or expansion of child care facilities located in or near Public
or Indian Housing developments so that the low-income parents or guardians of
infants, toddlers, preschool or school-aged children may seek, retain or train
for employment.

B. Program Purpose

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has transferred
$5,000,000 to ACF, which will make grant awards to successful applicants. Head
Start grantees may use these funds to: (1) Provide child care services,
through a wrap-around arrangement, to Head Start children residing in a Public
or Indian Housing development; and/or (2) provide full-day or part-day child
care services to other children who reside in or near a Public or Indian
housing development, including infants, toddlers, Head Start eligible and
non-Head Start eligible preschool children, children who need before and/or
afterschool care, and the siblings of Head Start enrollees. The Head Start
grantee applicant shall provide child care services in a Head Start center
located in or near a Public or Indian Housing development, or other center in
or near a Public or Indian Housing development and/or a cluster of family
child care homes in or near a Public or Indian Housing development.

     The RCs/RMCs may use these funds to: (1) Provide child care services
through a wrap-around arrangement to residents in a Public or Indian Housing
development; and/or (2) provide child full-day or part-day child care services
to children who reside in or near Public or Indian Housing development. The
RC/RMC applicant shall provide full-day or part-day child care services in a
center or a cluster of family child care homes in or near a Public or Indian
Housing development. The applicant (Head Start grantee or RCs/RMCs) may
establish a cooperative agreement, delegate agreement or contract with another
private non-profit agency for the direct operation of some or all of this
program. These agreements or draft contracts must be included with the
application. The primary responsibility for the administration of the Federal
grant, compliance with terms and conditions of the grant and oversight of the
proper use of Federal funds will reside with the organizational entity that is
the recipient of the Federal grant. All of these funds will be awarded through
a competitive process to agencies that are currently Head Start grantees, RMCs
or RCs. However, Head Start grantees will only compete against other Head
Start grantees and RMCs/RCs will compete only against other RMCs/RCs.

Grants will be awarded for a period of 17 months. Recipients of these grant
funds will be exempt from the Head Start requirement to match the grant award
with 20% non-Federal funds.

Head Start grantees, RMCs or RCs may use these demonstration funds to initiate
services or to expand current service hours in one or more centers or family
day care homes in order to provide child care in or near Public or Indian
housing developments. This announcement anticipates that a likely use of the
grant funds will be to create or expand a child care facility in Public and
Indian Housing developments or provide the opportunity for Head Start grantees
to develop "wrap-around'' child care services to children currently
participating in part-day Head Start programs who reside in Public or Indian
Housing developments. Wrap-around child care services means added hours and
days of service provided to preschool children already enrolled in a Head
Start program. In addition to providing extended child care service hours to
enrolled Head Start children, funds from grants awarded under this
announcement may be used to initiate child care services for other children
who are residents of a Public or Indian Housing development, including
infants, toddlers, Head Start eligible and non-Head Start eligible preschool
children, children who need before and/or after-school care, and the siblings
of Head Start children. These funds may also be used for the leasing of
vehicles and to purchase or lease equipment and for minor renovations of child
care facilities located in or near Public or Indian housing developments.

As current Head Start programs plan major expansions in enrollment, they
should contact their local Public Housing Agency or Indian Housing Authority,
RMC or RC which exist at the housing site to discuss ways in which Head Start
might better serve residents of Public or Indian Housing developments. These
could include applying for the child care demonstration funds to be awarded
under this announcement and using these funds, along with Head Start expansion
funds, to locate new child care centers, Head Start classrooms or family day
care homes in or near Public or Indian Housing developments.

C. Definitions

Head Start

Head Start is a national program providing comprehensive developmental
services primarily to preschool children of low-income families. To help
enrolled preschool children achieve their full potential, Head Start programs
provide comprehensive health, nutritional, educational, social and other
services. In addition, Head Start programs are required to provide for the
direct participation of parents of enrolled preschool children in the
development, conduct, and direction of local programs. Head Start currently
serves approximately 721,268 children through a network of 1,370 grantees.

Resident Councils and Resident Management Councils.

A portion of the Fiscal Year 1993, $5,000,000 is being made available on a
competitive basis to Resident Councils and Resident Management Corporations
(RC/RMC's). Applicants who meet the definitions and requirements of RC/RMC as
apply and may be considered for funding under this program.

Definitions for Resident Management Corporation and Resident Councils are
published in 24 CFR 964.7 (for Public Housing) and 24 CFR 905.355 (for Indian
Housing).

D. Statutory Authority

     42 U.S.C. 9801, et seq. The Head Start Act, as amended

31 U.S.C. 1535 The Economy Act

Pub. L. 100628, Sec. 1002 Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act,
sections as amended

Pub. L. 100242, Sec. 117 Housing and Community Development Act of 1987,
Public Housing Child Care Demonstration Program

Pub. L. 98181, Sec. 222 The Housing and Urban Rural Recovery Act of 1983

E. Available Funds

This announcement solicits applications from Head Start grantees, RMCs or RCs
that wish to apply for a portion of the $5,000,000 in grant funds that are
available under HUD's Public Housing Child Care Demonstration Program through
ACYF. Approximately $600,000 of these funds have been set aside for child care
grants to RCs and RMCs under this announcement. The remainder of these funds,
approximately $4,400,000 will be awarded to Head Start grantees. In addition,
any grant funds remaining from the RC/RMC set aside will be awarded to the
Head Start grantee applicants.

Within the framework of a competitive grant review process, consideration will
be given to an equitable geographic distribution of the grants between urban,
tribal and rural areas. The Departments of HUD and Health and Human Services
(HHS) will ensure that at least several of these centers and/or family day
care homes are located in rural and Tribal areas.

Individual grants awarded under this announcement shall not exceed $300,000 to
ensure that funds are provided to as large a number of Head Start grantees,
RMCs or RCs and as many Public and Indian Housing developments as possible. It
should be noted that, while an applicant may apply for funds to establish or
expand services in more than one center, no single center will be funded for
more than $150,000 for the purpose of this demonstration project. The grants
are intended to cover operating expenses and/or one-time minor renovation
costs and will be funded for a period of 17 months.

F. Eligible Applicants

Applicants must be current Head Start grantees, RMCs or RCs that wish to
locate facilities in or near Public or Indian housing developments by: (1)
Establishing one or more full-day or part-day child care centers or family day
care homes, or (2) expanding current part-day centers.

Applicants may not apply for funds to support services in sites that were
funded through the FYs 1988, 1989 and 1990 Public Housing Child Care
Demonstration Program and the 1991 and 1992 Head Start-HUD Child Care
Demonstration Project.

Applicants must assure that, for child care services supported by this
project, preference will be given to enrolling the children of those families
residing in the Public or Indian Housing development who are employed, seeking
employment and/or participating in training that will lead to employment and
are in need of child care services. Applicants must demonstrate that a
community needs assessment was recently conducted. The needs assessment must
document sufficient numbers of eligible children for the proposed project
period and subsequent two years and the needed hours of services for each
category or categories of children to be served.

Head Start grantees, RMCs or RCs may decide to directly operate one or more
full-day or part-day child care centers and/or family day care homes. Head
Start grantees, RMCs or RCs may establish a cooperative agreement, delegate
agreement or contract with another private non-profit agency for the direct
operation of some or all of the programs. These agreements or draft contracts
must be included with the application. If grantee funds are being
subcontracted, a complete detailed budget should be attached to the agreement
or contract.

RMCs and RCs must provide the following information to be used to determine
basic eligibility. Name of RC/RMC, contact person and telephone number, street
address, city, State and zip code; name of PHA/IHA, code, contract person and
telephone number, street address, city, State and zip code; name of Housing
Project, number of units (family units, elderly units); date of last Board
Election, name of all Board members, their title, appointment date and
appointment term; and answer the following questions "yes'' or "no''. Does the
organization have block captains? Does the organization have operating
committees? Is the organization incorporated?

Part II Special Requirements

Current Head Start grantees, RMCs or RCs that are interested in expanding
child care programs, or existing part-day service hours to a full-day program,
and that operate programs in or near a Public or Indian Housing development,
are encouraged to apply for these funds. Interested applicants must adhere to
the following HHS/HUD requirements when developing a proposal:

     (1) Head Start grantees must consult with the appropriate Public Housing
Agency (PHA) or Indian Housing Authority (IHA) and, where it exists, the
Resident Council/Resident Management Corporation (RC/RMC) as to the
feasibility of initiating child care services in the housing development.
Where RMCs/RCs exist, Head Start grantees shall consult and give full
consideration to RMC/RC expressions of interest in becoming a delegate agency.

If the center or family day care home is to be located in a Public or Indian
Housing development, the Head Start grantee, RMC or RC must reach an agreement
with the PHA or IHA to provide, at nominal or no cost, suitable facilities to
the Head Start grantee, RMC or RC for the provision of full-day or part-day
child care services.

(2) The demonstration program should not propose to serve children of the same
ages as those currently being served by an existing child care program in the
targeted Public or Indian Housing development. This prohibition does not apply
to those applicants who propose to extend the hours of child care services
provided by a center already located in the development.

(3) Funds may only be used for operating expenses, leasing and/or purchase of
equipment and/or leasing vehicles and the minor renovations of centers or
family day care homes necessary to provide full-day or part-day child care
services and parent involvement.

(a) Operating expenses include planning and development costs, administration,
leasing and/or the purchase of equipment and/or leasing vehicles, maintenance,
minor or routine repairs, security, utilities, furnishings, equipment and
supplies (including curriculum), insurance, staff salaries, etc. Nutritional
services funds may be budgeted for start-up until the proper funding from the
Child and Adult Food Program 7 CFR Part 226 begins. If grant funds are to be
used for operating expenses for a full-day or part-day child care center or
family day care home, applications must explain how operating expenses will
continue to be funded on an ongoing basis after the conclusion of the
demonstration.

(b) Minor renovations include the reconfiguration of space; installation of
bathrooms or kitchens; renovations necessary to achieve compliance with
physical accessibility standards for the disabled or required to meet State,
Tribal or local licensing and building code standards; landscaping; painting;
and lighting. Minor renovation does not include the cost associated with
lead-based paint abatement since removal of lead-based paint is funded through
another HUD program. Funds may not be used for new construction of a facility.

(4) Applicants may consider generating income from the child care services
provided from funds awarded under this announcement by charging families
reasonable fees for services not provided under the Head Start program. These
fees may be based on a sliding fee scale that corresponds to Federal, State,
or local fee schedules and the parent's income.

(5) The full-day or part-day child care services program must:

(a) Hire staff who have received appropriate training or have experience in
early childhood education and, to the extent practicable, provide
opportunities for the employment of residents from the Public or Indian
housing development area, especially elderly residents;

(b) Involve the parents of children benefiting from such program, to the
extent practicable, as volunteers in the classroom; and,

(c) Comply with all applicable State, tribal and local laws, regulations,
licensing, and ordinances.

Part III Specific Responsibilities of the Applicant

When submitting a proposal under this announcement, applicants should:

(1) Demonstrate that there is a need for assistance. All applicants must
clearly document the need for providing child care services for infants,
toddlers or preschool children and/or part-day child care services for
school-aged children who reside in a Public or Indian housing development. The
application should demonstrate how the child care services will assist the
parents or guardians of these children to seek, retain or train for
employment.

(2) Indicate how they will identify families and children who are in need of
child care services in the Public or Indian housing development.

     (3) Identify by name and address which Public or Indian housing
development the applicant is proposing to serve. The age group and the number
of children in each age group proposed for full-day or part-day child care
must be clearly specified. The application should also explain how priority
will be given to serving children residing in the development.

(4) Demonstrate how the Public or Indian housing community will benefit from
the child care services provided. The application should also describe what
measures will be taken to ensure the health and safety of the children and
staff participating in the demonstration effort.

(5) Demonstrate the collaborative effort existing between the applicant (the
Head Start grantee, the RC or the RMC) and the parents, service agency
providers and other community members in the development and planning of the
application. The applicant should discuss the extent to which residents
participated in the design of the activities proposed to be funded.

(6) Demonstrate that the RMC, RC or Head Start grantee has the ability and
experience to administer child care program.

(7) Explain how the new child care services will be implemented in a timely
and efficient manner. This includes explaining how eligible children and
families will be recruited and assuring that the available classroom space or
family day care home meets required licensing standards. Explain the process
by which the child care center or family day care home will become operational
within a reasonable period of time during the demonstration phase.

(8) Demonstrate contractual arrangements made with other non-profit
organizations and local Public or Indian housing authorities or supportive
service agencies which will assist the applicant in providing quality child
care services. If the proposed child care facility is located on the site of
the housing development, the application must contain a signed statement from
the local PHA/IHA which commits for the facility space and/or renovation funds
to the establishment/expansion of that child care facility. If the applicant
is a Head Start grantee which has an arrangement with a RMC/RC, the Head Start
grantee must provide a letter of understanding from the RMC/RC which verifies
and defines the RMC/RC participation in this demonstration effort. The RMC/RC
applicant is encouraged to work with the local Head Start grantee in designing
its proposed child care program.

(9) Demonstrate how qualified staff (who have received appropriate training or
have experience in early childhood education) will be hired and, to the extent
practicable, provide opportunities for the employment of residents from the
Public or Indian housing development, especially elderly residents.

(10) Provide a reasonable staffing pattern and identify all proposed staff,
their proposed salary rates and the periods for which they will be employed.

(11) Explain how quality child care services will continue to be provided at a
reasonable cost at the end of the demonstration period.

(12) Explain what other resources in the community will help support the
proposed child care program, including letters of commitment. The application
must describe the extent to which funds, staff or in-kind services and other
sources in the local community, especially local businesses, have been
committed to the demonstration effort during the implementation stages and at
the end of the initial funding period.

(13) Applicants must provide a project summary of the demonstration not to
exceed one page including the goals, objectives, number and ages of the
children, location and type of child care.

Part IV Criteria for Review and Evaluation of the Grant Application

The following are the criteria for the review and evaluation of grant
applications which the Departments of HHS and HUD will use in selecting Head
Start grantees, RCs, and RMCs for participation in this HHS/HUD demonstration
project.

1. Objectives and Need for Assistance (20 points)

The extent to which the application pinpoints any relevant physical, economic,
social, financial, institutional, or other problems requiring a grant;
demonstrates the need for assistance; states the principal and subordinate
objectives of the project; and provides supporting documentation or other
testimonies from concerned interests other than the applicant.

Information provided in response to Part II, (2) and Part III, (1), (2) and
(13) of this announcement will be used to review and evaluate applicants on
the above criterion.

2. Results or Benefits Expected (15 points)

The extent to which the application identifies results and benefits to be
derived and describes the anticipated contribution to policy, practice, theory
and/or research.

Information provided in response to Part II, 5 (a) and (b) and Part III, (4)
will be used to review and evaluate applicants on the above criterion.

3. Approach (35 points)

The extent to which the application outlines an acceptable plan of action
pertaining to the scope of the project; details how the proposed work will be
accomplished and lists each organization, consultant, and other key
individuals who will work on the project, along with resumes and a short
description of their responsibilities or contribution to the applicant's work
plan; and details a plan for employing residents of the applicant's proposed
service area.

Cooperative Agreements (5 points)

Head Start: Five of the 35 points available under this criterion will be
assigned to those applicants who are Head Start grantees which have documented
that a subgrant or delegate agency contract (or draft contract) exists or will
exist with a RMC, RC, PHA or IHA for the purposes of this demonstration
effort.

HUDRMCs/RCs: Five of the 35 points available under this criterion will be
assigned to those applicants who are RMCs or RCs which have documented that a
cooperative arrangement exists or will exist with a Head Start grantee for the
purposes of this demonstration effort.

All applicants who propose establishing or expanding a child care facility
within a housing development must demonstrate that the local PHA/IHA is
committed to providing the applicant the necessary space and/or renovation
funds for the proposed child care site.

Applicants who are Head Start grantees which have an arrangement with a RMC/RC
should describe the extent of the involvement of the RC/RMC in the program
design and implementation of the proposed child care services. Applicants who
are RMCs/RCs seeking to establish full-day child care services within the
housing development are encouraged to work with the local Head Start grantee
in designing the proposed program and during the initial implementation of the
RMC/RC child care project. Each application for funding must include a plan
for addressing the problem of child care in or near the Public or Indian
Housing development which includes initiatives that can be sustained after the
demonstration phase.

Information provided in response to Part II, (5)(c) and Part III, (3)(a), (5),
(6), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), and (12) of this announcement will be used to
review and evaluate applicants on the above criterion.

4. Geographic Location (5 points)

The extent to which the application gives a precise location of the project
and area to be served by the proposed project and describes the families to be
served.

     Information provided in response to Part II, (1) and Part III, (3) of
this announcement will be used to review and evaluate applicants on the above
criterion.

5. Budget Appropriateness and Reasonableness (25 points)

The extent to which the project's costs are reasonable in view of the
activities to be carried out and the anticipated outcomes.

Ten of the 25 points available under this criterion will be assigned based on
the extent to which the applicant provides assurances or firm commitments from
community sources to continue the project funding beyond the demonstration
phase.

The extent to which the applicant's strategy is realistic, given the amount of
funding requested in relation to the overall strategy, and the quarterly
timetable indicated by the applicant for beginning and completing each
component of the strategy; the extent to which the applicant provides a
line-item budget for each category of expenses to implement its strategy and
describes the financial and other resources (as applied for under this
Announcement and from other sources) that may be reasonably expected to be
available to carry out the program; and the extent to which the applicant
describes how child care services will be coordinated and complemented by
current supportive services.

Each applicant must set aside a realistic amount in its budget (up to $1,500)
for travel to Washington, D.C. for one person to participate in a national
child care conference to be held for three days sometime during the 17-month
duration of the demonstration project.

Information provided in response to Part II, (1), (3)(a), (3)(b), 4, and Part
III, (3), (11), and (12) of this announcement will be used to review and
evaluate applicants in the above criterion.

Part V Application Process

A. Availability of Forms

Eligible applicants interested in applying for funds must submit all of the
required forms included at the end of this Announcement.

In order to be considered for a grant under this Announcement, an application
must be submitted on the Standard Form 424 which has been approved by the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under Control Number 03480043. A copy
has been provided (see Appendix B). Each application must be signed by an
individual authorized to act for the applicant and to assume responsibility
for the obligations imposed by the terms and conditions of the grant award.
Appendix C contains certification forms regarding drug free work place,
debarment, and lobbying. Only the certification regarding lobbying must be
signed and returned with the application. Applications must be prepared in
accordance with the guidance provided in this Announcement.

B. Application Submission

One signed original and two copies of the grant application, including all
attachments, are required. The program announcement number (ACYFHSXXX) must
be clearly identified on the application. Each application must be limited to
no more than 50 double-spaced pages of program narrative (not including the
forms which make up the SF424 and resumes) including the one-page project
summary and, for RCs/RMCs, the eligibility information specified in Part III,
(13). If the application is more that 50 double-spaced pages the other pages
will be removed from the application and not considered by the reviewer.

The application must be paginated beginning with the Form 424 and also contain
a table of contents listing each section of the application with the
respective pages identified. Only one application per applicant will be
accepted.

C. Application Consideration

Applicants will be scored against the evaluation criteria described above. The
review will be conducted in Washington, DC. Reviewers will be selected from
lists of Public and Indian housing specialists, including national
organizations such as the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment
and Housing Officials (NAHRO), Council of Large Public Housing Agencies
(CLPHA), National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC), National
Association of Resident Management Corporations (NARMC), and Public Housing
Agency Directors Association (PHADA). Additionally, reviewers will be persons
knowledgeable about child care, the Head Start program and early childhood
education and development, Federal staff, and other experts such as university
staff or staff of child development projects.

Applicants which are Head Start grantees will compete only against other Head
Start grantees while applicants which are RCs/RMCs will compete only against
other RCs/RMCs. Discrete funds have been set aside for each of the two areas
of competition.

     The results of the competitive review will be taken into consideration by
the Associate Commissioner, Head Start Bureau, and the Assistant Secretary,
Office of Public and Indian Housing, who, in consultation with ACYF and HUD
Regional officials, will recommend projects to be funded. The Commissioner of
ACYF will make the final selection of the applicants to be funded.
Applications may be funded in whole or in part depending on the relative need
for services, applicant ranking, geographic location and funds available.

The Commissioner may elect not to fund Head Start grantees who are in high
risk status as of the closing date of this Announcement or those applicants
that have management, fiscal, or other problems and situations which make it
unlikely that they would be able to provide effective full-day child care
services. The Commissioner may also elect not to provide funding to applicants
experiencing problems in providing quality services. Projects in tribal, rural
and urban areas will be selected.

Successful applicants will be notified through the issuance of a Financial
Assistance Award which sets forth the amount of funds granted, the terms and
conditions of the grant, the effective date of the grant, the budget period
for which support is given, and the total project period for which support is
provided.

D. Checklist for a Complete Application

The checklist below is for your use to ensure that your application package
has been properly prepared.

 One original, signed and dated application plus two copies.

 Application is from a current Head Start Grantee or current RMC or RC.

 Application length does not exceed 50 double-spaced pages

 A complete application consists of the following items in this order:

 Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424, REV.488);

 Narrative;

 Resumes;

 A completed SPOC certification with the date of SPOC contact entered in line
16, page 1 of the SF 424, REV.488);

 Budget Information Non-Construction Programs (SF 424A REV.88);

 Budget justification for Section B Budget Categories; including
subcontract/delegate agency budgets

 Table of Contents;

 Letter from the Internal Revenue Service to prove non-profit status (for
RMC/RC);

 Project Summary (not to exceed one page);

 Organization/eligibility information (RMC/RC);

 Assurances Non-Construction Programs;

 Certification Regarding Lobbying;

 RC/RMC eligibility information specified in Part III (13).

 Copies of contracts/delegate or cooperative agreements.

E. Receipt of Applications

1. Deadlines

Applications shall be considered as meeting the deadline if they are either:

a. Received on or before the deadline date at the ACF Division of
Discretionary Grants (DDG), or

b. Sent on or before the deadline date and received by the granting agency in
time for them to be considered during the competitive review and evaluation
process under Chapter 162 of the Health and Human Services Grants
Administration Manual.

(Applicants are cautioned to request a legibly dated U.S. Postal Service
postmark or to obtain a legibly dated receipt from a commercial carrier or the
U.S. Postal Service. Private metered postmarks are not acceptable as proof of
timely mailing.)

2. Applications Submitted by Other Means

Applications which are not submitted in accordance with the above criteria
shall be considered as meeting the deadline only if they are physically
received before close of business on or before the deadline date. Hand
delivered applications will be accepted at the ACF Division of Discretionary
Grants during the normal working hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday. Submit applications to: Head Start/HUD Child Care Demonstration
Project, Administration for Children and Families, Division of Discretionary
Grants, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 341 F.
2, Washington, DC. 20201.

3. Late Applications

Applications which do not meet one of these criteria are considered as late
applications. The Head Start Bureau will notify each late applicant that its
application will not be considered.

Folios: 979983

4. Extension of Deadline

The Head Start Bureau may extend the deadline for all applicants because of
Acts of God such as floods, hurricanes, etc., or when there is a widespread
disruption of the mails. However, if the Head Start Bureau does not extend the
deadline for all applicants, it may not waive or extend the deadline for any
applicant.

E. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980

Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, Public Law 96511, the Department
is required to submit to OMB for review and approval any reporting and record
keeping requirements in regulations, including program announcements. This
program announcement does not contain information collection requirements
beyond those approved for ACF grant applications under OMB Control Number
03480043.

F. Executive Order 12372 Notification Process

This program is covered under Executive Order 12372, "Intergovernmental Review
of Federal Programs,'' and 45 CFR Part 100, "Intergovernmental Review of
Department of Health and Human Services Programs and Activities.'' Under
Executive Order 12372, States may design their own processes for reviewing and
commenting on proposed Federal assistance under covered programs. All States
and territories except Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota,
Montana, Nebraska, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, American Samoa,
and Palau have elected to participate in the Executive Order process and have
established Single Points of Contact (SPOCs).

Applicants from these sixteen areas need take no action regarding Executive
Order 12372. Applications for projects to be administered by
Federally-recognized Indian Tribes are exempt from the requirements of
Executive Order 12372. Otherwise, applicants should contact their SPOC as soon
as possible to alert them to the prospective application and to receive any
necessary instructions. Applicants must submit any required material to the
SPOC as early as possible so that the program office can obtain and review
SPOC comments as part of the award process. It is imperative that the
applicant submit all required materials, if any, to the SPOC and indicate the
date of this submittal (or date of contact if no submittal is required) on the
SF 424, item 16.

SPOCs have 60 days from the application deadline date to comment on
applications submitted under this announcement. The comment period for State
processes will end on April 19, 1994, to allow time for ACF to review,
consider, and attempt to accommodate SPOC input. SPOCs are encouraged to
eliminate the submission of routine endorsements as official recommendations.
Additionally, SPOCs are requested to clearly differentiate between mere
advisory comments and those official State process recommendations which they
intend to trigger the "accommodate or explain'' rule.

When comments are submitted directly to ACF, they should be addressed to:
Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and
Families, Division of Discretionary Grants, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., room
341F.2, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Washington, DC 20201. ACF will notify the
State of any application received which has no indication that the State
process has had an opportunity for review.

A list of SPOCs for each State and territory is included at Appendix A at the
end of this announcement.

G. Effective Date

It is anticipated that successful applications shall be funded no later than
180 days after publication of this announcement.

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

Dated: November 29, 1993.

Joseph A. Mottola,

Acting Commissioner, Administration on Children, Youth and Families.

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Instructions for the SF 424

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

Item and Entry

1. Self-explanatory.

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

3. State use only (if applicable).

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

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

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

7. Enter the appropriate letter in the space provided.

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

 "New'' means a new assistance award.

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

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

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

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

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

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

13. Self-explanatory.

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

15. Amount requested or to be contributed during the first funding/budget
period by each contributor. Value of in-kind contributions should be included
on appropriate lines as applicable. If the action will result in a dollar
change to an existing award, indicate only the amount of the change. For
decreases, enclose the amounts in parentheses. If both basic and supplemental
amounts are included, show breakdown on an attached sheet. For multiple
program funding, use totals and show breakdown using same categories as item
15.

16. Applicants should contact the State Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for
Federal Executive Order 12372 to determine whether the application is subject
to the State intergovernmental review process.

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

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

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Instructions for the SF424A

General Instructions

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

Section A. Budget Summary

Lines 14, Columns (a) and (b). For applications pertaining to a single
Federal grant program (Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog number) and not
requiring a functional or activity breakdown, enter on Line 1 under Column (a)
the catalog program title and the catalog number in Column (b).

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

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

Lines 14, Columns (c) Through (g). For new applications, leave Columns (c)
and (d) blank. For each line entry in Columns (a) and (b), enter in Columns
(e), (f), and (g) the appropriate amounts of funds needed to support the
project for the first funding period (usually a year).

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

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

Line 5 Show the totals for all columns used.

Section B. Budget Categories

In the column headings (1) through (4), enter the titles of the same programs,
functions, and activities shown on Lines 14, Column (a), Section A. When
additional sheets are prepared for Section A, provide similar column hearings
on each sheet. For each program, function or activity, fill in the total
requirements for funds (both Federal and non-Federal) by object class
categories.

Lines 6ai Show the totals of Lines 6a to 6h in each column.

Line 6j Show the amount of indirect cost.

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

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

Section C. Non-Federal Resources

Lines 811 Enter amounts of non-Federal resources that will be used on the
grant. If in-kind contributions are included, provide a brief explanation on a
separate sheet.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Section D. Forecasted Cash Needs

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

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

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

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

Lines 1619 Enter in Column (a) the same grant program titles shown in Column
(a), Section A. A breakdown by function or activity is not necessary. For new
applications and continuation grant applications, enter in the proper columns
amounts of Federal funds which will be needed to complete the program or
project over the succeeding funding periods (usually in years). This section
need not be completed for revisions (amendments, changes, or supplements) to
funds for the current year of existing grants.

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

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

Section F. Other Budget Information

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

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

Line 23 Provide any other explanations or comments deemed necessary.

ASSURANCES NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS

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

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

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

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

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

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

5. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 
47284763) relating to prescribed standards for merit systems for programs
funded under one of the nineteen statutes or regulations specified in Appendix
A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R.
900, Subpart F).

6. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination. These
include but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
(P.L. 88352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or
national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended
(20 U.S.C.  16811683, and 16851686), which prohibits discrimination on the
basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended
(29 U.S.C.  794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps;
(d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C.  61016107),
which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office
and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92255), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol
Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970
(P.L. 91616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of
alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g)  523 and 527 of the Public Health Service
Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. 290 dd3 and 290 ee3), as amended, relating to
confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title VIII of
the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C.  3601 et seq.), as amended, relating
to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; (i) any
other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under which
application for Federal assistance is being made; and (j) the requirements of
any other nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply to the application.

7. Will comply, or has already complied, with the requirements of Titles II
and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition
Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91646) which provide for fair and equitable
treatment of persons displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of
Federal or federally assisted programs. These requirements apply to all
interests in real property acquired for project purposes regardless of Federal
participation in purchases.

8. Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C.  15011508 and
73247328) which limit the political activities of employees whose principal
employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds.

9. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis Bacon Act (40
U.S.C.  276a to 276a7), the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C.  276c and 18 U.S.C. 
874), and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 
327333), regarding labor standards for federally assisted construction
subagreements.

10. Will comply, if applicable, with flood insurance purchase requirements of
Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93234)
which requires recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the
program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of insurable
construction and acquisition is $10,000 or more.

11. Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant
to the following: (a) Institution of environmental quality control measures
under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91190) and
Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification of violating facilities pursuant
to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) evaluation
of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with EO 11988; (e) assurance of
project consistency with the approved State management program developed under
the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C.  1451 et seq.); (f)
conformity of Federal actions to State (Clear Air) Implementation Plans under
Section 176(c) of the Clear Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C.  7401 et
seq.); (g) protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe
Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, (P.L. 93523); and (h) protection of
endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, (P.L.
93205).

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

13. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of
the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470), EO
11593 (identification and protection of historic properties), and the
Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 469a1 et
seq.).

14. Will comply with P.L. 93348 regarding the protection of human subjects
involved in research, development, and related activities supported by this
award of assistance.

15. Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966 (P.L. 89544,
as amended, 7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq.) pertaining to the care, handling, and
treatment of warm blooded animals held for research, teaching, or other
activities supported by this award of assistance.

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

17. Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in
accordance with the Single Audit Act of 1984.

18. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws,
executive orders, regulations and policies governing this program.

Signature of Authorized Certifying Official

Title

Applicant Organization

Date submitted

State Single Points of Contact

Arizona

Mrs. Janice Dunn, Arizona State Clearinghouse, 3800 N. Central Avenue,
Fourteenth Floor, Phoenix Arizona 85012, Telephone (602) 2801315

Arkansas

Ms. Tracie L. Copeland, Manager, State Clearinghouse, Office of
Intergovernmental Service, Department of Finance and Administration, P.O. Box
3278, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203, Telephone (501) 6821074

California

Glenn Stober, Grants Coordinator, Office of Planning and Research, 1400 Tenth
Street, Sacramento, California 95814, Telephone (916) 3237480

Colorado

State Single Point of Contact, State Clearinghouse, Division of Local
Government, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 520, Denver, Colorado 80203, Telephone
(303) 8662156

Delaware

Ms. Francine Booth, State Single Point of Contact, Executive Department,
Thomas Collins Building, Dover, Delaware 19903, Telephone (302) 7363326

District of Columbia

Mr. Rodney T. Hallman, State Single Point of Contact, Office of Grants Mgmt
and Development, 717 14th Street NW., Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005,
Telephone (202) 7276551

Florida

Florida State Clearinghouse, Intergovernmental Affairs Policy Unit, Executive
Office of the Governor, Office of Planning and Budgeting, The Capitol,
Tallahassee, Florida 323990001, Telephone (904) 4888114

Georgia

Mr. Charles H. Badger, Administrator, Georgia State Clearinghouse, 254
Washington Street SW., Room 534A, Atlanta, Georgia 30334, Telephone (404)
6563855

Illinois

Mr. Steve Klokkenga, State Single Point of Contact, Office of the Governor,
107 Stratton Building, Springfield, Illinois 62706, Telephone (217) 7821671

Indiana

Ms. Jean S. Blackwell, Budget Director, State Budget Agency, 212 State House,
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204, Telephone (317) 2325610

Iowa

Mr. Steven R. McCann, Division of Community Progress, Iowa Department of
Economic Development, 200 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50309, Telephone
(515) 2813725

Kentucky

Mr. Ronald W. Cook, Office of the Governor, Department of Local Government,
1024 Capitol Center Drive, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, Telephone (502) 5642382

Maine

Ms. Joyce Benson, State Planning Office, State House Station #38, Augusta,
Maine 04333, Telephone (207) 2893261

Maryland

Ms. Mary Abrams, Chief, Maryland State Clearinghouse, Department of State
Planning, 301 West Preston Street, Baltimore, Maryland 212012365, Telephone
(301) 2254490

Massachusetts

Ms. Karen Arone, State Clearinghouse, Executive Office of Communities and
Development, 100 Cambridge Street, Room 1803, Boston, Massachusetts 02202,
Telephone (617) 7277001

Michigan

Mr. Richard S. Pastula, Director, Michigan Department of Commerce, Office of
Federal Grants, P.O. Box 30225, Lansing, Michigan 48909, Telephone (517)
3737356

Mississippi

Ms. Cathy Mallette, Clearinghouse Officer, Office of Federal Grant Management
and Reporting, Department of Finance and Administration, 301 West Pearl
Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39203, Telephone (601) 9492174

Missouri

Ms. Lois Pohl, Federal Assistance Clearinghouse, Office of Administration,
P.O. Box 809, Room 430, Truman Building, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102,
Telephone (314) 7514834

Nevada

Department of Administration, State Clearinghouse, Capitol Complex, Carson
City, Nevada 89710, Attn: Mr. Ron Sparks, Clearinghouse Coordinator, Telephone
(702) 6874065

New Hampshire

Mr. Jeffery H. Taylor, Director, New Hampshire Office of State Planning, Attn:
Intergovernmental Review Process, James E. Bieber, 2\1/2\ Beacon Street,
Concord, New Hampshire 03301, Telephone (603) 2712155

New Jersey

Mr. Gregory W. Adkins, Acting Director, Division of Community Resources, New
Jersey Department of Community Affairs

Please direct correspondence and questions to: Andrew J. Jaskolka, State
Review Process, Division of Community Resources, CN 814, Room 609, Trenton,
New Jersey 086250814, Telephone (609) 2929025

New Mexico

Mr. George Elliott, Deputy Director, State Budget Division, Room 190, Bataan
Memorial Building, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87503, Telephone (505) 8273640, FAX
(505) 8273006

New York

New York State Clearinghouse, Division of the Budget, State Capitol, Albany,
New York 12224, Telephone (518) 4741605

North Carolina

Mrs. Chrys Baggett, Director, Office of the Secretary of Admin., N.C. State
Clearinghouse, 116 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 276038003,
Telephone (919) 7337232

North Dakota

North Dakota Single Point of Contact, Office of Intergovernmental Assistance,
Office of Management and Budget, 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, North
Dakota 585050170, Telephone (701) 2242094

Ohio

Mr. Larry Weaver, State Single Point of Contact, State/Federal Funds
Coordinator, State Clearinghouse, Office of Budget and Management, 30 East
Broad Street, 34th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 432660411, Telephone (614) 4660698

Rhode Island

Mr. Daniel W. Varin, Associate Director, Statewide Planning Program,
Department of Administration, Division of Planning,

265 Melrose Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02907, Telephone (401) 2772656
Please direct correspondence and questions to: Review Coordinator, Office of
Strategic Planning

South Carolina

Omeagia Burgees, State Single Point of Contact, Grant Services, Office of the
Governor, 1205 Pendleton Street, Room 477, Columbia, South Carolina 29201,
Telephone (803) 7340494

South Dakota

Ms. Susan Comer, State Clearinghouse Coordinator, Office of the Governor, 500
East Capitol, Pierre, South Dakota 57501, Telephone (605) 7733212

Tennessee

Mr. Charles Brown, State Single Point of Contact, State Planning Office, 500
Charlotte Avenue, 309 John Sevier Building, Nashville, Tennessee 37219,
Telephone (615) 7411676

Texas

Mr. Thomas Adams, Governor's Office of Budget and Planning, P.O. Box 12428,
Austin, Texas 78711, Telephone (512) 4631778

Utah

Utah State Clearinghouse, Office of Planning and Budget, ATTN: Ms. Carolyn
Wright, Room 116 State Capitol, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114, Telephone (801)
5381535

Vermont

Mr. Bernard D. Johnson, Assistant Director, Office of Policy Research &
Coordination, Pavilion Office Building, 109 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont
05602, Telephone (802) 8283326

West Virginia

Mr. Fred Cutlip, Director, Community Development Division, West Virginia
Development Office, Building #6, Room 553, Charleston, West Virginia 25305,
Telephone (304) 3484010

Wisconsin

Mr. William C. Carey, Federal/State Relations Office, Wisconsin Department of
Administration, 101 South Webster Street, P.O. Box 7864, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53707, Telephone (608) 2660267

Wyoming

Ms. Sheryl Jeffries, State Single Point of Contact, Herachler Building, 4th
Floor, East Wing, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002, Telephone (307) 7777574

Guam

Mr. Michael J. Reidy, Director, Bureau of Budget and Management Research,
Office of the Governor, P.O. Box 2950, Agana, Guam 96910, Telephone (671)
4722285

Northern Mariana Islands

State Single Point of Contact, Planning and Budget Office, Office of the
Governor, Saipan, CM, Northern Mariana Islands 96950

Puerto Rico

Norma Burgos/Jose E. Caro, Chairman/Director, Puerto Rico Planning Board,
Minillas Government Center,

P.O. Box 41119, San Juan, Puerto Rico 009409985, Telephone (809) 7274444

Virgin Islands

Jose L. George, Director, Office of Management and Budget, No. 41 Norregade
Emancipation Garden Station, Second Floor, Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802

Please direct correspondence to: Ms. Linda Clarke, Telephone (809) 7740750.

Certification Regarding Lobbying

Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements

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

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

(2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will
be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or
employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of
Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this
Federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall
complete and submit Standard Form LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,''
in accordance with its instructions.

(3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this cerification be
included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including
subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative
agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.

This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance
was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this
certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction
imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the
required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than
$10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

State for Loan Guarantee and Loan Insurance

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

If any funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or
attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of
Congress in connection with this commitment providing for the United States to
insure or guarantee a loan, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard
Form-LLL "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,'' in accordance with its
instructions.

Submission of this statement is a prerequisite for making or entering into
this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who
fails to file the required statement shall be subject to a civil penalty of
not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

Signature

Title

Organization

Date

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

By signing and submitting this proposal, the applicant, defined as the primary
participant in accordance with 45 CFR part 76, certifies to the best of its
knowledge and believe that it and its principals:

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

(b) Have not within a 3-year period preceding this proposal been convicted of
or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a
criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or
performing a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a
public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or
commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or
destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;

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

(d) Have not within a 3-year period preceding this application/proposal had
one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for
cause or default.

The inability of a person to provide the certification required above will not
necessarily result in denial of participation in this covered transaction. If
necessary, the prospective participant shall submit an explanation of why it
cannot provide the certification. The certification or explanation will be
considered in connection with the Department of Health and Human Services
(HHS) determination whether to enter into this transaction. However, failure
of the prospective primary participant to furnish a certification or an
explanation shall disqualify such person from participation in this
transaction.

The prospective primary participant agrees that by submitting this proposal,
it will include the clause entitled "Certification Regarding Debarment,
Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion Lower Tier Covered
Transactions.'' provided below without modification in all lower tier covered
transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions.

Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary
Exclusion Lower Tier Covered Transactions (To Be Supplied to Lower Tier
Participants)

By signing and submitting this lower tier proposal, the prospective lower tier
participant, as defined in 45 CFR part 76, certifies to the best of its
knowledge and belief that it and its principals:

(a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared
ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by
any federal department or agency.

(b) Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any
of the above, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this
proposal.

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

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Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. 93N0347]

Sclavo, S.p.A.; Revocation of U.S. License No. 238

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the revocation
of the establishment license (U.S. License No. 238) and product licenses
issued to Sclavo, S.p.A., for the manufacture of Diphtheria and Tetanus
Toxoids and Pertussis Vaccine Adsorbed; Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids
Adsorbed; Tetanus and Diphtheria Toxoids Adsorbed for Adult Use; Diphtheria
Toxoid; Diphtheria Toxoid Adsorbed; Tetanus Toxoid; Tetanus Toxoid Adsorbed;
Tuberculin, Purified Protein Derivative; and Cholera Vaccine. In a letter to
FDA dated June 9, 1993, Sclavo, S.p.A., voluntarily requested that its
establishment and product licenses be revoked and waived its opportunity for
hearing.

DATES: The revocation of the establishment license (U.S. License No. 238) and
product licenses became effective July 27, 1993.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: JoAnn M. Minor, Center for Biologics
Evaluation and Research (HFM635), Food and Drug Administration, 1401
Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 208521448, 3015943074.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 9, 1993, Sclavo, S.p.A., voluntarily
requested the revocation of its establishment license (U.S. License No. 238)
and product licenses. The licenses were issued in 1984 to Sclavo, S.p.A.,
53100 Fiorentina, Siena, Italy, for the manufacture of Diphtheria and Tetanus
Toxoids and Pertussis Vaccine Adsorbed; Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids
Adsorbed; Tetanus and Diphtheria Toxoids Adsorbed for Adult Use; Diphtheria
Toxoid; Diphtheria Toxoid Adsorbed; Tetanus Toxoid; Tetanus Toxoid Adsorbed;
Tuberculin, Purified Protein Derivative; and Cholera Vaccine. In early 1992,
the vaccine and research divisions of Sclavo, S.p.A., were acquired by Biocine
Sclavo, S.p.A., a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Biocine Co. The Biocine Co.
is a joint venture between the Chiron Corp. and Ciba-Geigy Ltd. Sclavo,
S.p.A., remained the legal holder of U.S. License No. 238. This voluntary
revocation action followed inspections of the firm by FDA which documented
significant deviations from the applicable Federal regulations in 21 CFR parts
210 to 211 and parts 600 to 650 and the standards established in the license,
failure to report changes as required by  601.12 (21 CFR 601.12), changes in
the establishment and manfacturing methods requiring a new showing that the
establishment and product meet the standards established in the regulations,
and on the discontinuation by Sclavo S.p.A., of the manufacture of its
products.

FDA conducted inspections of Sclavo, S.p.A., located at Rosia and Siena,
Italy, from September 25 through 29, 1992, and December 14 through 18, 1992.
The inspection and concurrent investigation were prompted by reports to FDA
from The Biocine Co., following its acquisition of Sclavo, S.p.A., that
manufacturing in unapproved facilities pursuant to unapproved procedures had
occurred under Sclavo, S.p.A.'s license. These deficiencies were reported to
FDA by the new owner following an internal audit. The subsequent FDA
inspections documented numerous significant deviations from the applicable
Federal regulations. Deviations identified during the inspection of the Siena,
Italy, location included, but were not limited to, the following: (1) Failure
to report important proposed changes in location, equipment, and manufacturing
methods to the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) prior to
implementation ( 601.12), in that (a) numerous changes in manufacturing
location were implemented without notifying CBER, and (b) numerous changes in
manufacturing methods were implemented without notifying CBER and without
awaiting CBER acceptance of such changes; (2) failure to maintain accurate and
concurrent records for each step in the manufacture and distribution of
products (21 CFR 600.12(a)), in that duplicate sets of batch production
records were routinely maintained; one set reflecting the actual production
process (unapproved) and the other set falsely indicating that products were
manufactured using the approved processes (21 CFR 211.188); and (3) failure to
maintain written procedures describing the handling of all complaints
regarding drug products (21 CFR 211.198).

By letter dated February 1, 1993, pursuant to  601.5(b), FDA notified Biocine
Sclavo, S.p.A., and Sclavo, S.p.A., of the agency's intent to revoke U.S.
License No. 238 issued to Sclavo, S.p.A., and announced its intent to offer an
opportunity for a hearing on the matter.

By letter dated June 9, 1993, Sclavo S.p.A., notified FDA that it had
discontinued manufacturing products under U.S. License No. 238, voluntarily
requested that its licenses be revoked, and waived its opportunity for a
hearing. In a letter dated July 27, 1993, FDA acknowledged Sclavo, S.p.A.'s
request, and revoked the establishment license (U.S. License No. 238) and the
product licenses of Sclavo, S.p.A.

FDA has placed copies of the documents relevant to the license revocations on
file with the Dockets Management Branch (HFA305), Food and Drug
Administration, rm. 123, 12420 Parklawn Dr., Rockville, MD 20857. These
documents, which are filed under the docket number found in brackets in the
heading of this notice, include the Inspectional Observations (Form FDA483)
from the inspection of September 25 through 29, 1992 ; Inspectional
Observations (Form FDA483) from the inspection of December 14 through 18,
1992 ; FDA letter of February 1, 1993; Sclavo, S.p.A., letter of June 9, 1993;
Biocine Sclavo, S.p.A., letter of June 18, 1993; and FDA letter of July 27,
1993. The documents are available for public examination in the Dockets
Management Branch between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Accordingly, under 21 CFR 601.5, section 351 of the Public Health Service Act
(42 U.S.C. 262), and under authority delegated to the Commissioner of Food and
Drugs (21 CFR 5.10) and redelegated to the Director, Center for Biologics
Evaluation and Research (21 CFR 5.68), the establishment license (U.S. License
No. 238), and the product licenses issued to Sclavo, S.p.A., Siena, Italy, for
the manufacture of Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Pertussis Vaccine
Adsorbed; Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids Adsorbed; Tetanus and Diphtheria
Toxoids Adsorbed for Adult Use; Diphtheria Toxoid; Diphtheria Toxoid Adsorbed;
Tetanus Toxoid; Tetanus Toxoid Adsorbed; Tuberculin, Purified Protein
Derivative; and Cholera Vaccine were revoked effective July 27, 1993.

This notice is issued and published under 21 CFR 601.8 and the redelegation at
21 CFR 5.67.

Dated: December 9, 1993.

 Kathryn C. Zoon,

 Director, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research.

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      [Docket No. 93N0415]

Nashville Biologicals, Inc.; Revocation of U.S. License No. 1082

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the revocation
of the establishment license (U.S. License No. 1082) and the product license
issued to Nashville Biologicals, Inc., for the manufacture of Source Plasma.
In a letter to FDA dated October 5, 1992, the firm voluntarily requested
revocation of its establishment and product licenses and thereby waived an
opportunity for a hearing.

DATES: The revocation of the above establishment license (U.S. License No.
1082) and product license became effective November 5, 1992.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen M. Ripley, Center for Biologics
Evaluation and Research (HFM635), Food and Drug Administration, 1401
Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 208521448, 3015943074.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FDA has revoked the establishment license (U.S.
License No. 1082) and the product license issued to Nashville Biologicals,
Inc., 3025 Nolensville Rd., Nashville, TN 37211, for the manufacture of Source
Plasma. The mailing address for Nashville Biologicals, Inc., is 1085 Ohio
Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45245.

FDA conducted an inspection of Nashville Biologicals, Inc., between August 24
and September 14, 1992. The inspection documented serious deviations from the
applicable Federal regulations and the biologics standards in the firm's
licenses. Deviations identified during the inspection included, but were not
limited to, the following: (1) Failure to assure that each donation of plasma
to be used in preparing a biological product was tested for the antibody to
human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (anti-HIV-1) and the hepatitis B surface
antigen (HBsAg) prior to shipment, in that, on at least two occasions, Source
Plasma units were shipped before test results for HBsAg and anti-HIV-1 were
received (21 CFR 610.40(b)(4) and 610.45(a)); (2) failure to adequately
determine donor suitability, in that: (a) two donors were allowed to continue
donating in the plasmapheresis program without serum protein electrophoresis
testing every 4 months (21 CFR 640.65(b)(1)(i)), and (b) two donors with serum
protein composition outside normal limits were deemed acceptable for continued
donation (21 CFR 640.65(b)(2)(i)); (3) failure to adequately explain the
hazards of the plasmapheresis procedure to prospective donors (21 CFR 640.61);
(4) failure to assure that the skin at the site of phlebotomy was prepared
thoroughly and carefully by a method that gave maximum assurance of sterility
(21 CFR 640.64(e)); and (5) failure to maintain complete, accurate and
concurrent records, in that: (a) two different individuals had donor record
files bearing the same donor identification number (21 CFR 606.160(c)), (b)
unit numbers were changed prior to shipment without a record of the
relabeling, eliminating the ability to relate a unit directly to the proper
donor (21 CFR 606.160(c)), and (c) one donor record file was changed to
reflect that a serum protein electrophoresis sample was collected for the
donor when, in fact, there was no evidence that the sample had been collected
or tested (21 CFR 606.160(a)(1)). These deviations demonstrate management's
failure to exercise control over the establishment in all matters relating to
compliance and to assure that personnel were adequately trained and
supervised, and had a thorough understanding of the procedures that they
perform, as required by 21 CFR 600.10(a) and (b), and 21 CFR 606.20(a) and
(b).

FDA determined that the deviations from Federal regulations were serious and
constituted a danger to public health, warranting suspension pursuant to 21
CFR 601.6(a). In a letter to Nashville Biologicals, Inc., dated September 30,
1992, FDA detailed the violations noted above and confirmed telephone notice
of the suspension of the firm's licenses for the manufacture of Source Plasma.
In the same letter, FDA noted that the deviations documented in the recent
inspection were similar to deviations documented in previous FDA inspections.
Because these inspections had documented the firm's failure to adequately
implement previously promised corrective actions, FDA had no assurance that
another corrective action plan would be properly implemented to correct the
deviations documented at the most recent inspection. Accordingly, FDA noted
that the firm would not be provided an opportunity to demonstrate or achieve
compliance, and notified the firm that the agency would move to revoke the
licenses, pursuant to 21 CFR 601.5(b).

In a letter to FDA dated October 5, 1992, the firm voluntarily requested
revocation of its licenses and thereby waived its opportunity for hearing
under 21 CFR 601.5(a). The agency granted the licensee's request by letter
dated November 5, 1992, which revoked the establishment license (U.S. License
No. 1082) and the product license for the manufacture of Source Plasma.

FDA has placed copies of the documents relevant to the license revocations on
file under the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document
with the Dockets Management Branch (HFA305), Food and Drug Administration,
rm. 123, 12420 Parklawn Dr., Rockville, MD 20857. These documents include:
FDA letters of September 30, and November 5, 1992; and the firm's letter of
October 5, 1992. These documents are available in the Dockets Management
Branch (address above) between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Accordingly, under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.
262), 21 CFR 601.5, and under authority delegated to the Commissioner of Food
and Drugs (21 CFR 5.10) and redelegated to the Director, Center for Biologics
Evaluation and Research (21 CFR 5.68), the establishment license (U.S. License
No. 1082) and the product license issued to Nashville Biologicals, Inc., for
the manufacture of Source Plasma were revoked, effective November 5, 1992.

This notice is issued and published under 21 CFR 601.8 and the redelegation at
21 CFR 5.67.

Dated: December 7, 1993.

 Michael G. Beatrice,

 Acting Director, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research.

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      [Docket No. 90F0320]

Leonard S. Finegold; Withdrawal of Food Additive Petition

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the withdrawal,
without prejudice to a future filing, of a food additive petition (FAP 0B4220)
proposing that the food additive regulations be amended to provide for the
safe use of poly(phenyleneterephthalamide) resins as a repeated-use cooking
bag material for popping corn in microwave or conventional ovens.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edward J. Machuga, Center for Food Safety and
Applied Nutrition (HFS216), Food and Drug Administration, 200 C St. SW.,
Washington, DC 20204, 2022549511.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In a notice published in the Federal Register of
December 6, 1990 (55 FR 50404), FDA announced that a food additive petition
(FAP 0B4220) had been filed by Leonard S. Finegold, P.O. Box 23033, San Diego,
CA 92123. The petition proposed that the food additive regulations be amended
to provide for the safe use of poly(phenyleneterephthalamide) resins as a
repeated-use cooking bag material for popping corn in microwave or
conventional ovens. On July 13, 1993, FDA informed the petitioner that
approval of the subject petition was no longer required to authorize the
petitioned use because such use was covered by a newly established regulation
(21 CFR 177.1632), and that the agency intended to publish a notice announcing
the withdrawal of FAP 0B4220. Accordingly, FDA now considers the petition to
be withdrawn without prejudice to a future filing (21 CFR 171.7).

Dated: December 8, 1993.

Fred R. Shank,

Director, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.

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