And now:Ish <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 16:43:36 -0000 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.legix.com/econ990511.cfm Social and General Update May 11, 1999 Transportation Negotiated Rulemaking Committee Meetings. The Department of Interior has announced meeting dates for its Negotiated Rulemaking Committee working on regulations and a formula for the Indian Reservations Road Program (IRR). As you may recall, the transportation bill that passed Congress last year, the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21"), included $250 million for the IRR in FY ?99 and $275 million every year thereafter through 2003. Tribes and tribal supporters should follow the rulemaking process closely, as it will dictate how this over $1.3 billion in infrastructure and roads funding will be allocated to tribes. The meeting schedule for 1999 and 2000 is as follows: May 25-27, 1999 Washington, D.C.; June 22-24, 1999 Minneapolis, Minnesota; July 27-29, 1999 Sacramento, California; August 24-26, 1999 Anchorage, Alaska; October 5-7, 1999 Bismarck, North Dakota; November 2-4, 1999 Phoenix, Arizona; and February 15-17, 2000 Washington, D.C. Tribal Work Group Forming. The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) is inviting tribal officials and representatives to participate in a working group to ensure tribal input in the development of CNCS policies that significantly or directly affect tribal governments and their communities. CNSC is a government entity that engages Americans of all ages and backgrounds in community based service through programs such as AmeriCorps. Interested tribes or individuals should contact CNCS. CDC Health Funds Available. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced the availability of funding for fiscal year 1999 for (1) the development of a national public health infrastructure and (2) health communications research. The purpose of the first program is to provide state health departments with local and national access to news media for coverage of health emergencies and for prevention campaigns. Approximately $200,000 is available in FY ?99 for the program, which is expected to last for five years with continuation grants subject to satisfactory progress by the recipient(s) and appropriation. Tribal governments and tribal organizations are eligible to apply. The deadline for applications is June 21, 1999. The second program is designed to promote health communication strategies. Applications will need to address one of five research priorities identified by the CDC, including: discovering effective strategies to communicate the public health benefits of human genetic research; identifying strategies effectively to communicate public health recommendations and products related to vaccines, human genetics, and environmental health; determining conditions in which new communications approaches (such as entertainmenteducation, Internet and web TV, and media literacy) are effective in reaching different audiences; testing strategies to foster societal support for public health initiatives; and determining strategies that are most effective in enhancing behaviors among different populations. Approximately $500,000 is available in FY 99. Grants are expected to range from $100,000 to $250,000. Continuation awards will be available for three years, dependant upon a satisfactory review. These two programs present good opportunities for tribes to gain funding for targeted prevention campaigns. Children at-risk of Emotional Disturbances Targeted. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has announced availability of funding for development of a National Training and Technical Assistance Center for children who have or are at-risk for emotional disturbances and their families. The Center is intended to improve developmentally and culturally appropriate service delivery and outcomes. The goal of the Center will be to assist states, local governments, communities, tribes, tribal organizations, and Pacific island jurisdictions to build and implement community-based systems of care that are child- and family-centered, culturally competent, and coordinated across disciplines serving children. Applications for funds must be submitted by June 24, 1999. Copyright © 1999 LEGI\X Company, Inc. Reprinted under the fair use http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.html doctrine of international copyright law. &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& Tsonkwadiyonrat (We are ONE Spirit) Unenh onhwa' Awayaton http://www.tdi.net/ishgooda/ &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&
