2009 RFA Guidelines for Request for Application: Hazardous Materials Worker Health and Safety Training

Special Notice: Applications in response to RFA ES-09-003 and ES-09-004 must use the 11/2007 versions of the PHS 398 (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/phs398/phs398.html)

2009 Request for Application -- Hazardous Materials Worker Health and Safety Training

• RFA Number: RFA-ES-09-004 (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-09-004.html)
• Letter of Intent Receipt Date: October 22,2009
• Application Receipt Date: November 23, 2009
• Informational Meeting: September 2, 2009 (http://www.niehs.nih.gov/careers/hazmat/funding/rfaguidelines.cfm#meeting)
• Informational Meeting Presentation Slides (http://www.niehs.nih.gov/careers/hazmat/fundi ng/docs/2009rfaaimfinal.pdf)  (3.1 MB)
• Supplemental Instructions (http://www.niehs.nih.gov/careers/hazmat/funding/docs/ES-09-004supplementalinstructions.pdf)   (72 KB)
• Frequently Asked Questions and Answers (new) (http://www.niehs.nih.gov/careers/hazmat/funding/docs/2009RFA_FAQs_final.docx)   (63 KB)
• Additional Resources and Ongoing Program Initiatives (HWWT) (http://devwww.niehs.nih.gov/careers/hazmat/funding/hwwt2009_rfa_links.cfm)
• Contact Information (http://www.niehs.nih.gov/careers/hazmat/funding/rfaguidelines.cfm#contacts)

2009 Request for Application -- Hazmat Training at DOE Nuclear Weapons Complex

• RFA Number: RFA-ES-09-003 (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-09-003.html)
• Letter of Intent Receipt Date: October 22, 2009
• Application Receipt Date: November 23, 2009
• Informational Meeting: September 2, 2009 (http://www.niehs.nih.gov/careers/hazmat/funding/rfaguidelines.cfm#meeting)
• Supplemental Instructions (http://www.niehs.nih.gov/careers/hazmat/funding/docs/ES-09-003supplementalinstructions.pdf)   (69 KB)
• Frequently Asked Questions and Answers (new) (http://www.niehs.nih.gov/careers/hazmat/funding/docs/2009RFA_FAQs_final.docx)   (63 KB)
• Additional Resources and Ongoing Program Initiatives (DOE) (http://www.niehs.nih.gov/careers/hazmat/funding/doe2009_rfa_links.cfm)
• Contact Information (http://www.niehs.nih.gov/careers/hazmat/funding/rfaguidelines.cfm#contacts)

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is inviting new applications for cooperative agreements through its Worker Education and Training Program (WETP) for a five year competitive segment (2010-2015). NIEHS is proposing applications to support the development of model programs for the training and education of workers engaged in activities related to hazardous materials and waste generation, removal, containment, transportation and emergency response.

The Hazmat Training at DOE Nuclear Weapons Complex Requests for Application (RFA) have grown out of NIEHS interagency partnership with Department of Energy's (DOE) Environmental Management Program for the cleanup of the nuclear weapons complex.

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2009 RFA Informational Meeting

Worker Education and Training Program

A briefing for applicants will be held at NIEHS in RTP, NC on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 from 1-5 PM in Rall Building, Rodbell Conference Room 101B at 111 TW Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. NIEHS staff will explain the purpose of the Program, provide instructions about the application process, and answer questions. A summary of responses from the briefing, all relevant information for potential applicants and Supplementary Instructions will be available upon request from NIEHS wetp@niehs.nih.gov and may be posted on this page at a later date.

• Visiting NIEHS and Directions (http://www.niehs.nih.gov/about/visiting/index.cfm) - You must submit your contact information in advance to Clifton Baldwin at baldwin@niehs.nih.gov or via phone at (919) 541-0303 to RSVP for the Informational meeting. All attendees must contact Mr. Baldwin by August 31, 2009 to attend the event.
• Hotels in the Research Triangle Park area (http://www.niehs.nih.gov/careers/hazmat/funding/docs/hotels-in-rtp.pdf)   (22 KB)
• 2009 Request for Application -- Hazardous Materials Worker Health and Safety Training RFA Number: ES-09-004 (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-09-004.html)
• 2009 Request for Application -- Hazmat Training at DOE Nuclear Weapons Complex RFA Number: ES-09-003 (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-09-003.html)

View Meeting Online

The 2009 Informational Meeting for Hazardous Materials Worker Health and Safety Training RFA Number: ES-09-004 and Hazmat Training at DOE Nuclear Weapons Complex RFA Number: ES-09-003 will be webcast live in QuickTime on September 2 at 1:00 PM Eastern time. The webcast will also be archived. Questions can be emailed to the address below, and Worker Education and Training Program staff will answer as many as they can live during the webcast.

• Online Event Access
• Questions - Email questions to wetp_questions@niehs.nih.gov
• Test - To test your computer connectivity, click on "Test Your Connection" in the left frame of the web page. Confirm that you can see and hear the video in section 4.

Technical Support

If you are unable to connect because the QuickTime media plug-in is not installed on your computer you should click on the QuickTime link at the bottom of the page. This will redirect you to the Apple download page. Click "Free Download Now" (deselect all sign-up check box's and leave email field blank). Save the install file and run it. Go through the setup process (License Agreement, Destination Folder) Click "finish" and the installation will be complete. Restart all web browser windows before attempting to view the video. Return to the "Test Your Connection" page and confirm that you are able to see and hear the video in section 4. Also note that there is a help page. If you continue to have problems, please contact videosupport@niehs.nih.gov.

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Contacts

We encourage inquiries concerning this RFA and welcome the opportunity to answer questions from potential applicants. Inquiries may fall into three areas: scientific/training, peer review, and financial or grants management issues.

Direct your questions about scientific/training issues to:

Joseph Hughes, Jr.
Director

Worker Education and Training Branch
Division of Extramural Research and Training
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
530 Davis Drive, MD K3-14
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27713
Tel (919) 541-0217
Fax (919) 541-0462
hughes3@niehs.nih.gov

Sharon Beard
Industrial Hygienist

Worker Education and Training Branch
Division of Extramural Research and Training
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
530 Davis Drive, MD K3-14
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27713
Tel (919) 541-1863
Fax (919) 541-0462
beard1@niehs.nih.gov

Ted Outwater
Public Health Educator

Worker Education and Training Branch
Division of Extramural Research and Training
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
530 Davis Drive, MD K3-14
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27713
Tel (919) 541-2972
Fax (919) 541-0462
outwater@niehs.nih.gov

Direct your questions about peer review issues to:

Sally Eckert-Tilotta, Ph.D.

Scientific Review Branch
Division of Extramural Research and Training
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
530 Davis Drive, MD K3-03
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27713
Tel (919) 541-1446
Fax (919) 316-4606
eckertt1@niehs.nih.gov

Direct your questions about financial or grants management matters to:

Carolyn Mason
Deputy, Grants Management Officer

Grants Management Branch
Division of Extramural Research and Training
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
530 Davis Drive, MD K3-11
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27713
Tel (919) 541-1373
Fax (919) 541-28606
mason6@niehs.nih.gov

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