84.269

84.270

84.271

84.272

84.273

84.274

84.268 Federal Direct Student Loan (E) -Budget authority appropriated for FY 94 as established by Public Law 103-66 Institute for International Public Policy (B) —Budget authority appropriated for FY 94 as established by Public Law 102-325 Teacher Corps (B) —Budget authority appropriated for FY 94 as established by Public Law 102-325 Faculty Development Fellowship (B) —Budget authority appropriated for FY 94 as established by Public Law 102-325 National Early Intervention Scholarship and Partnership (A,B) -Budget authority appropriated for FY 94 as established by Public Law 102-325 Demonstration Grants for Critical Language and Area Studies (B) —Budget authority appropriated for FY 94 as established by Public Law 102-325 American Overseas Research Centers (B) —Budget authority appropriated for FY 94 as established by Public Law 102325

Public Health Assessments and Related Site-Specific Biological Testing (B) —Program elements split from 93.161 Health Activities Recommendation Panel Health Activities (B)-Program elements split from 93.161

10.001 AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH-BASIC AND APPLIED RESEARCH

(Extramural Research)

FEDERAL AGENCY: AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AUTHORIZATION: 7 U.S.C. 427, 427i and 1624; 7 U.S.C. 3318. OBJECTIVES: To make agricultural research discoveries, evaluate alternative ways of attaining research goals, and provide scientific technical information.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants.

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Research is conducted that is supplemental to or correlated with the Agricultural Research Service's in-house research programs and projects. Limited discretionary research funds are periodically made available. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility: Usually nonprofit institutions of higher education or other nonprofit research organizations, whose primary purpose is conducting scientific research.

Beneficiary Eligibility: Usually nonprofit institutions of higher education or other nonprofit research organizations, whose primary purpose is conducting scientific research. Credentials/Documentation: None.

APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination: Standard application forms are not used. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Interested parties are urged to submit proposals.

Application Procedure: Letters should be submitted to the Agricultural Research Service, Department of Agriculture. Give name of applicants, location of facilities, and State of incorporation, if any. Award Procedure: A peer review panel considers each proposal, evaluates the qualifications of applicants in line with research to be undertaken and determines priority for final negotiations of the grant.

Deadlines: None.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable. Appeals: Not applicable.

Records: Maintain receipts of technical and financial accomplishments 3 years after final payment.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 12-1400-0-1-352.

Obligations: (Grants) FY 93 $6,841,642; FY 94 est $7,183,724; and FY 95 est $7,542,910.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $1,000 to $25,000; $3,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1992, the primary objective of ARS major programs was to improve the quality of animal productivity; plant productivity; soil and water conservation; commodity conversion and delivery; adequate human nutrition; and the integration of agricultural systems. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 7 CFR 3015. INFORMATION CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office: See the Agricultural Research Service Regional Offices listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Headquarters Office: Administrator for Agricultural Research Service, Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250. Telephone: (202) 720-3656. Contact: Curtis Wilburn, Jr. Telephone: (301) 344-2854. Use the same number for FTS.

RELATED PROGRAMS: 10.200, Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants; 10.202, Cooperative Forestry Research; 10.203, Payments to Agricultural Experiment Stations Under Hatch Act; 10.205, Payments to 1890 Land-Grant Colleges and Tuskegee University; 10.206, Grants for Agricultural ResearchCompetitive Research Grants; 10.207, Animal Health and Disease Research; 10.250, Agricultural and Rural Economic Research; 10.500, Cooperative Extension Service; 10.652, Forestry Research; 10.700, National Agricultural Library; 62.001, TVA Environmental Research Center.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Not presently available.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Peer review.

Renewals: Not applicable.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable.

POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports: Progress reports, final technical reports, financial state

ments, and invention and subaward reports.

Audits: As performed by cognizant audit agency.

10.025 PLANT AND ANIMAL DISEASE, PEST

CONTROL, AND ANIMAL CARE

FEDERAL AGENCY: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AUTHORIZATION: Organic Act of 1944, as amended, Section 102; Act of April 6, 1937, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 147a, 148, 148a-148f; Animal Industry Act of May 29, 1884, as amended; Act of February 2, 1903, as amended; Act of March 3, 1905, as amended, 21 U.S.C. 111-114a, 114a-1, 115-130; Act of February 28, 1947, as amended, 21 U.S.C. 114b-114c, 114d-1; Golden Nematode Act of 1948, 7 U.S.C. 150-150g; Federal Noxious Weeds Act of 1974, Public Law 93-629, 7 U.S.C. 2801-2813; Halogeton Glomeratus Act of 1952, 7 U.S.C. 1651-1656; Swine Health Protection Act of 1980, Section 101(b), Public Law 96-468, 7 U.S.C. 3801-3812; Improvement of Poultry, Poultry Products, and Hatcheries Act, 7 U.S.C. 429; Animal Welfare Act, as amended, Public Law 89-544, 7 U.S.C. 2131-2147, 2149, 2151-2156; Federal Plant Pest Act, 7 U.S.C. 150aa-150jj; Mexican Border Act, 7 U.S.C. 149; Airport and Airways Development Act, Section 15(c) July 12, 1976, Public Law 94-353; Food, Agriculture, Conservation and Trade Act (Farm Bill) of 1990, as amended, Section 2509; Budget Reconciliation Act of 1991, Section 1203. OBJECTIVES: To protect U.S. agriculture from economically injurious plant and animal diseases and pests, ensure the safety and potency of veterinary biologics, and ensure the humane treatment of animals.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants; Provision of Specialized Services; Advisory Services and Counseling; Dissemination of Technical Information; Training.

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Conduct surveys, demonstration projects, inspections to detect and appraise infestations, eradication and control activities, and carry out regulatory actions to prevent interstate spread of infestations and diseases.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility: Foreign, State, local, and U.S. Territorial government agencies, nonprofit institutions of higher education, and nonprofit associations or organizations requiring Federal support to eradicate, control, or assess the status of injurious plant and animal diseases and pests that are a threat to regional or national agriculture and conduct related demonstration projects. Beneficiary Eligibility: Farmers, ranchers, agriculture producers, State, local, U.S. Territorial government agencies, public and private institutions and organizations benefit from Federal assistance to eradicate or control injurious plant and animal diseases and pests that are a threat to regional or national agriculture. Credentials/Documentation: Curriculum vitae for principal investigator, except for State, local, and Territorial government cooperators.

APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination: A letter from applicants seeking support or cooperation with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Applicants must indicate the nature and severity of the problem to be considered and explain how they will address the problem. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372 'Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: Comply with E.O. 12372 'Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs," and submit a completed Standard Form 424.1 'U.S. Department of Agriculture, Application for Federal Assistance (For Non-construction)" and project proposal (work plan), financial plan, curriculum vitae, and other required

certifications to the appropriate APHIS area, regional, or headquarters office. See Regional and Local Office Address Listing. Award Procedure: Applications are approved by the Administrator or Authorized Departmental Officers (ADOs) upon determination that the project will contribute toward accomplishment of the Agency's overall mission and meet any established project evaluation/selection criteria.

Deadlines: None.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 60 to 120 days.
Appeals: None.

Renewals: Based on program needs and availability of annual funding.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: Recipients share the project or program costs. The cost-sharing arrangements are developed between USDA and the recipients in advance of the program unless otherwise stated by Congress.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Up to one year from the date of award. Funds are made available as required to cover expendi

tures.

POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Requirements are specifically indicated in the award documents and may vary for given programs.

Audits: In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A128, 'Audits of State and Local Governments," State and local governments that receive financial assistance of $100,000 or more within the State's fiscal year shall have an audit made for that year. State and local governments that receive between $25,000 and $100,000 within the State's fiscal year shall have an audit made in accordance with Circular No. A-128, or in accordance with Federal laws and regulations governing the programs in which they participate.

Records: Instruction provided in the Notice of Award. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 12-1600-0-1-352.

Obligations: (Salaries and expenses) FY 93 $439,752,863; FY 94 est $439,564,000; and FY 95 est $436,399,000. (Grants) FY 93 $21,996,287; FY 94 est $26,494,000; and FY 95 est $23,668,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Selected examples of progress: Brucellosis class free status States, fiscal year 1993, 35; fiscal year 1994 est, 39; and fiscal year 1995 est, 43. Tuberculosis-accredited free States, fiscal year 1993, 42; fiscal year 1994 est, 43; and fiscal year 1995 est, 44. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Bulletins, both technical and popular, are available to the public through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Governmental and Public Affairs.

INFORMATION CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office: Consult Appendix IV for addresses of regional offices of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Headquarters Office: Budget and Accounting Division, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Hyattsville, MD 20782. Contact Judith B. Allen. Telephone: (301) 436-8351. FTS is not available.

RELATED PROGRAMS: 10.001, Agricultural Research-Basic and Applied Research; 10.028, Animal Damage Control; 10.207, Animal Health and Disease Research; 12.100, Aquatic Plant Control; 10.500, Cooperative Extension Service; 10.652, Forestry Research.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: The National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) is designed to provide local, State, and national information on animal disease problems throughout the United States. The National Plant Pest Survey and Detection Program (NAPPSD) coordinates and standardizes a nationwide