BUREAU OF EXPORT ADMINISTRATION 11.150 EXPORT LICENSING SERVICE AND INFORMATION (Export Control) Exporter Assistance Program FEDERAL AGENCY: BUREAU OF EXPORT ADMINISTRA- OBJECTIVES: To provide detailed information, assistance, and guidance to the public and the business community on licensing requirements, export control regulations and matters concerning exports of certain products and technical data that require a special export license for shipments to foreign countries. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Advisory Services and Counseling. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Individuals and business firms may obtain information, training and assistance on the interpretation of export control regulations and policies, when an individual validated export control license is required; secure expeditious handling of an export application when priority action is warranted; and other related matters. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Any person, firm, organization, or branch of government needing information or assistance on export control matters. Beneficiary Eligibility: Any person, firm, organization, or branch of government needing information or assistance on export control matters. Credentials/Documentation: None. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: In person, by letter or telephone. Deadlines: Not applicable. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: None. Audits: None. Records: None. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 13-1250-0-1-376. Obligations: (Operation and administration) FY 93 $1,562,000; FY 94 est $1,521,000; and FY 95 est $1,567,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1993, counseled 266,232 exporters through phone inquiries and walk-in counselling, processed 114,000 phone inquiries through the automated 'System for Tracking Export License Applications" (STELA) for advice, assistance, and processing stage of applications and held 131 export licensing seminars (6,289 participants at BXA-Sponsored seminars). In fiscal year 1994, there will be 268,000 exporters counseled through phone inquiries and walk-in counselling, 100,000 phone inquiries processed through STELA for advice and processing stage of applications, and 131 export licensing seminars (est. 7,850 participants at BXA-Sponsored seminars). In fiscal year 1995, there will be 268,000 exporters counseled through phone inquiries and walk-in counselling, 100,000 phone inquiries processed through STELA for advice and processing stage of applications, and 131 export licensing seminars (est. 7,850 participants at BXA. Sponsored seminars). REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Export Administration Regulations; Export Administration Bulletins; Summary of U.S. Export Regulations; Export Administration Annual Report; Export Control of Technical Data; Exports by Mail; Denial and Probation Orders Currently Affecting Export Privileges; Index to the Commodity Control List; Export Management System Guidelines and Summary thereof; and the Distribution Li cense. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Refer to Appendix IV of the Catalog for BXA Regional Office addresses. Headquarters Office: Exporter Counseling Staff, Office of Export Licensing, Rm. 1099, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230 or Exporter Counseling Staff, P.O. Box 273, OEL, Washington, DC 20044. Telephone: (202) 482-2753 (Status Line & Trade Fair Line); 482-4811 (Regulatory and Policy Questions); and 482-2752 (System for Tracking Export License Applications). FTS is not available. RELATED PROGRAMS: 11.108, Export Promotion Services. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Not applicable. Ε C ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION 11.300 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT-GRANTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES FEDERAL AGENCY: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AUTHORIZATION: Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, Public Law 89-136, as amended; 42 U.S.C. 3131, 3132, 3135, 3171. OBJECTIVES: To promote long-term economic development and assist in the construction of public works and development facili ties needed to initiate and encourage the creation or retention of permanent jobs in the private sector in areas experiencing severe economic distress. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Grants for such public facilities as water and sewer systems, industrial access roads to industrial parks, port facilities, railroad sidings and spurs, tourism facilities, vocational schools, business incubator facilities, and infrastructure improvements for industrial parks. Qualified projects must fulfill a pressing need of the area and must: (1) Tend to improve the opportunities for the successful establishment or expansion of industrial or commercial plants or facilities; (2) assist in the creation of additional long-term employment opportunities; or (3) benefit the long-term unemployed/underemployed and members of lowincome families. In addition, proposed projects must be consistent with the currently approved Overall Economic Development Program for the area, and for the Economic Development District, if any, in which it will be located, and must have adequate local share of funds with evidence of firm commitment and availability. Projects must be capable of being started and completed in a timely manner. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: States, cities, counties, and other political subdivisions, Indian tribes, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Commonwealths and territories of the U.S. flag, and private or public nonprofit organizations or associations representing a redevelopment area or a designated Economic Development Center are eligible to receive grants. Corporations and associations organized for profit are not eligible. Beneficiary Eligibility: Local economies, unemployed and underemployed persons, and/or members of low-income families are assisted through the creation of new jobs or retention of jobs. Credentials/Documentation: Applications must describe the type of proposed facility, estimated costs, extent of proposed project, permanent private sector job impact (estimated payrolls, estimated private investment), estimated time for construction implementation and completion, and assurances that the project will satisfy statutory requirements. Most important, documentation must demonstrate how the project will have a positive impact on the economic development of the community. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: The Economic Development Representative (EDR) or other appropriate EDA officials will meet with the applicants and community leaders to explore the applicability of the proposed project for EDA funding. If deemed appropriate, a preapplication will be prepared. After reviewing the preapplication, the EDR and/or the regional office will notify the applicants immediately if EDA will accept an application. If the project appears viable, a preapplication conference with Regional Office personnel may be arranged at the Regional Director's discretion. If EDA decides to invite a formal application, the standard application forms furnished by EDA must be used for this program. An environmental impact assessment is necessary for this program. After a review of the environmental impact assessment is completed, an environmental impact statement may also be required. 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: Applicants should contact the EDR servicing the State in which the project is located. An Economic Development Representative assigned as coordinator of the project for EDA will provide necessary forms and assistance to interested applicants. Award Procedure: Grant applications invited from eligible applicants are reviewed by the Regional Offices, and final decision is made by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Develop ment. Deadlines: Generally, the applicants are given 30 to 45 days after their applications have been invited to submit the formal application. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Normally within 150 days of acceptance of a fully completed application. Appeals: None. Renewals: None. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: The basic grant rate may be up to 50 percent of the project cost. Severely depressed areas may receive supplementary grants to bring the Federal contribution up to 80 percent of the project cost; designated Indian Reservations may be eligible for up to 100 percent assistance. Additionally, redevelopment areas located within and actively participating in and supporting the operations of designated Economic Development Districts may, subject to the 80 percent maximum Federal grant limit, be eligible for 10 percent bonus on grants for public works projects. On average, EDA grants cover approximately 50 percent of project costs. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: EDA grant funds are disbursed for costs incurred only after all contracts for construction have been awarded. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Standard financial and performance reports are required, and special reports for specific projects may be requested. Compliance: Applicable statutes include the Architectural Barriers Act, Civil Rights Act, Davis Bacon Act and the Water Pollution Control Act. There are many other applicable Acts. Audits: In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A128, 'Audits of State and Local Governments," State and local governments that receive Federal 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. Audits will also be conducted with OMB Circular No. A-133 for institutions of higher education, profit and non-profit organizations. Records: All financial and programmatic records, supporting documents, statistical reports, and other records of grantees or subgrantees are required to be maintained by the terms of the agreement. The grantee must retain records for 3 years from the date when the final expenditure report is submitted. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 13-2050-0-1-452. Obligations: (Grants) FY 93 $136,759,000; FY 94 est $171,906,000; and FY 95 est $0. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: No specific minimum or maximum project amount $80,160 to $2,316,572; $742,831. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1993, 149 regular projects were approved. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Title 13 CFR Chapter III, Part 302, 305, 309, 310, 311 and 314; Annual Report; Economic Development Administration Civil Rights Guidelines. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Refer to Appendix IV of the Catalog for EDA Regional Office addresses. Headquarters Office: David L. McIlwain, Director, Public Works Division, Economic Development Administration, Room H7326, Herbert C. Hoover Building, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Telephone: (202) 482-5265. Use the same number for FTS. RELATED PROGRAMS: 11.302, Economic Development-Support for Planning Organizations; 11.303, Economic DevelopmentTechnical Assistance; 11.304, Economic Development-Public Works Impact Program; 11.307, Special Economic Development and Adjustment Assistance Program-Sudden and Severe Economic Dislocation and Long-Term Economic Deterioration; 15.124, Indian Loans-Economic Development; 23.001, Appalachian Regional Development (See individual Appalachian Programs). EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: 1) Infrastructure for industri al park development; 2) port development and expansion; 3) infrastructure necessary for economic development (e.g. water/sewer facilities); 4) renovation and recycling of old industrial buildings; 5) construction of vocational-technical facilities and skill centers; and 6) construction of incubator facilities. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Project proposals must be located within a severely distressed, designated area and must be in conformance with an Overall Economic Development Program (OEDP) for the eligible area. Projects must also contribute to long-term economic development of the area by creating or retaining permanent jobs and raising income levels. Conformance with the Federal Register announcements and other EDA and/or Federal program requirements such as NEPA, Civil Rights and Historic Preservation is part of the selection criteria. 11.302 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT-SUPPORT FOR PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS (Economic Development District Program; Redevelopment Area Program; and Indian Program) FEDERAL AGENCY: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AUTHORIZATION: Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, Public Law 89-136, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 3151, 3152. OBJECTIVES: To assist in providing administrative aid to multicounty districts, redevelopment areas and Indian tribes to establish and maintain economic development planning and implementation capability and thereby promote effective utilization of resources in the creation of full-time permanent jobs for the unemployed and the underemployed in areas of high distress. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Grants are used for staff salaries and other planning and administrative expenses of the funded economic development organization. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: (1) Public bodies and other nonprofit organizations representing groups of State-delineated and EDA-approved adjoining counties, which include at least one area designated as a redevelopment area by the Secretary of Commerce and one or more growth centers not over 250,000 population; (2) Indian Tribes; and (3) counties designated as redevelopment areas or nonprofit organizations representing redevelopment areas or parts of such areas. Beneficiary Eligibility: Areas and regions of substantial and persistent unemployment and residents (particularly unemployed and low income persons) of those areas. Credentials/Documentation: Evidence that the governing body of the development organization is at least 51 percent elected officials and broadly representative of the social, economic and political groups in area. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Submission of letter of interest and proposed work program to the EDA Regional Office serving the area. State and EDA concurrence in organization and boundary of multi-county district. The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal Agency and required by 15 CFR, Part 24, 'Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments" must be used for this program. 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: Completion of Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance, prescribed by 15 CFR, Part 24. The application is submitted through an Economic Development Administration representative to the appropriate Regional Office. Applications must be cleared through the State's Intergovernmental Review Process as authorized by Executive Order 12372. Award Procedure: Applications for continuation grants are approved by the EDA Regional Office Director or, in the case of new grantees, by the Assistant Secretary for Economic Development. Deadlines: Dates are published in the Federal Register. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 30 to 90 days. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: Grants are made for a 1-year period and are renewable if grantee's performance is satisfactory; the area continues to exhibit distress, and the proposed work program is acceptable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: A minimum of 25 percent must be obtained from nonfederal sources except for grants to Indian tribes. This may be in the form of cash and in-kind contributions. The Secretary is authorized to fund up to 100 percent planning support grants to Indian tribes. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Up to 1 year. Funds are released in two payments over the course of the grant period. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Quarterly financial reports; progress reports five months and 10 months after grant approval; annual updating of an Overall Economic Development Program (OEDP)due on June 30 of every year. 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: Financial records must be maintained until 3 years after the completion of the grant project or submission of the final financial report, whichever is later, and be readily available for inspection and audit. All financial and programmatic records, supporting documents, statistical reports, and other records of grantees or subgrantees are required to be maintained by the terms of the agreement. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 13-2050-0-1-452. Obligations: (Grants) FY 93 $24,424,000; FY 94 est $26,000,000; and FY 95 est $26,000,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $25,000 to $113,000, $58,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The number of grantees funded in fiscal year 1993 was 353. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 13 CFR 303, 304, 307, 311. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Refer to Appendix IV of the Catalog for EDA Regional Office addresses. Headquarters Office: Luis F. Bueso, Director Planning Division, Economic Development Administration, Room H7319, Herbert C. Hoover Building, Washington, DC 20230. Telephone: (202) 4822873. Use the same number for FTS. RELATED PROGRAMS: 11.303, Economic Development-Technical Assistance; 11.305, Economic Development-State and Local Economic Development Planning; 23.009, Appalachian Local Development District Assistance. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Support to hire professional staff or the following types of areas; a 10-county rural organization; a 6-county rural/urban organization; a 5-county rural organization that includes an Indian reservation; a 500,000-acre Indian reservation; and a 30,000-acre Indian reservation. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Criteria for funding include: satisfactory past performance, continued economic distress, and submission of an acceptable work program. The program presupposes continuing administrative support and new grants are infrequent. Priorities for the selection of new grantees focus on the extent of persistent economic distress, length of time potential grantee has been authorized or designated as a district, quality of proposed work program, and interregional balance. 11.303 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT-TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (National, University Center and Local Technical FEDERAL AGENCY: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINIS- Credentials/Documentation: No rigid requirement. However, in corporation charters where applicable are usually requested. Applicants should demonstrate capability to complete the proposed work program funded under the grant. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Applicants should submit proposals through an Economic Development Representative to the appropriate EDA regional office for projects with local or regional impact (including University Center proposals) and to EDA Headquarters for projects with national or multi-regional impacts or that serve a national demonstration purpose. This program, except for national technical assistance, 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: Submit applications on Standard Form 424 (Rev 4-88) to the EDA Regional Office or EDA Headquarters depending on the nature of the project. This program is subject to provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110 for institutions of higher education and other nonprofit organizations and with 15 CFR Part 24 for State and local governments. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21 for institutions of higher education, with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments, and with OMB Circular No. A-122 for nonprofit organizations. Award Procedure: Local Technical Assistance Grants are approved by the appropriate EDA Regional Director up to $25,000. The Assistant Secretary for Economic Development, Department of Commerce will approve local technical assistance grants for amounts over $25,000 and all National technical assistance grants. Initial University Center grants are approved by the Assistant Secretary for Economic Development. Continuation grants to University Centers are approved by EDA Regional Directors. Deadlines: See deadlines announced in the Federal Register. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 1 month to 4 months. Appeals: None. Renewals: Proposals for renewal will be reviewed on their own merit. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula. Technical assistance grantees must contribute 25 percent or more of the total project cost in cash or in-kind services. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Varies, but usually a period of one year. Funds are released as required. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: As applicable. Audits: Audits will be conducted in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-128, as implemented by 15 CFR Part 29a, for State and local governments and with OMB Circular No. A-133, as implemented by 15 CFR Part 29b, for universities, for profit and nonprofit organizations. Records: Documents, paper, and financial reports pertaining to the award must remain available to the Federal government for a minimum of 3 years from the date of submission of the final financial status report. All financial and programmatic records, supporting documents, statistical reports, and other records of grantees or subgrantees are required to be maintained by the terms of the agreement. The grantee must retain records for 3 years after completion of the project or submission of the final financial reports, whichever is later, and be readily available for inspection and audit. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 13-2050-0-1-452. Obligations: (Grants) FY 93 $14,878,000; FY 94 est $12,486,000; and FY 95 $10,600,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $7,500 to $220,000. The average grant in the University Program in fiscal year 1992 was $120,000 with the average for national demonstration or multiregion projects at $78,500. The average for local projects was $26,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1993, 133 projects were funded. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 13 CFR Part 307.1-307.17 and 48 CFR Part 31. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Refer to Appendix IV of the Catalog for EDA Regional Office addresses. Headquarters Office: Initial contact should be with Economic Development Representatives except for projects that are national in scope, in this case initial contact should be with Headquarters Office, Richard E. Hage, Technical Assistance and Research Division, Economic Development Administration, Room H7315, Her |