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the areas, when combined, form a single database developed by the Census that address one or more of the
piece of territory. Noncontiguous areas Bureau to support its mapping needs for following three research projects: (1)
form disjoint pieces. the decennial census and other Census Regional innovation systems; (2) urban
Group quarters—A place where Bureau programs. The topological economic development policy; and (3)
people live or stay, in a group living structure of the TIGER database global economic development strategy.
arrangement, that is owned or managed defines the location and relationship of EDA’s mission is to lead the federal
by an entity or organization providing boundaries, streets, rivers, railroads, and economic development agenda by
housing and/or services for the other features to each other and to the promoting innovation and
residents. This is not a typical numerous geographic areas for which competitiveness, preparing American
household-type living arrangement. the Census Bureau tabulates data from regions for growth and success in the
These services may include custodial or its censuses and surveys. worldwide economy. Through its NTA
medical care as well as other types of Visible feature—A map feature that Program, EDA works towards fulfilling
assistance, and residency is commonly can be seen on the ground, such as a its mission by funding research and
restricted to those receiving these road, railroad track, major above-ground technical assistance projects to promote
services. People living in group quarters transmission line or pipeline, river, competitiveness and innovation in rural
are usually not related to each other. stream, shoreline, fence, sharply defined and urban regions throughout the
Group quarters include such places as mountain ridge, or cliff. A nonstandard United States and its territories. By
college residence halls, residential visible feature is a feature that may not working in conjunction with its research
treatment centers, skilled nursing be clearly defined on the ground (such partners, EDA will help States, local
facilities, group homes, military as a ridge), may be seasonal (such as an governments, and community-based
barracks, correctional facilities, and intermittent stream), or may be organizations to achieve their highest
workers’ dormitories. relatively impermanent (such as a economic potential.
Incorporated place—A type of fence). The Census Bureau generally
governmental unit, incorporated under requests verification that nonstandard DATES: To be considered timely, a
state law as a city, town (except in New features used as boundaries for the completed application, regardless of the
England, New York, and Wisconsin), PSAP geographic areas pose no problem format in which it is submitted, must be
borough (except in Alaska and New in their location during field work. either: (1) Received by the EDA
York), or village, generally to provide representative listed below under
governmental services for a Executive Order 12866 ‘‘Paper Submissions’’ no later than May
concentration of people within legally This notice has been determined to be 9, 2008 at 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time
prescribed boundaries. not significant under Executive Order (EDT); (2) transmitted and time-stamped
Minor civil division (MCD)—The 12866. at www.grants.gov no later than May 9,
primary governmental or administrative 2008 at 5 p.m. EDT; or (3) electronically
division of a county in 28 states and the Paperwork Reduction Act transmitted to the e-mail address of the
Island Areas having legal boundaries, This program notice does not contain Program Officer given below under
names, and descriptions. The MCDs a collection of information subject to the ‘‘Electronic Submissions’’ no later than
represent many different types of legal requirements of the Paperwork May 9, 2008 at 5 p.m. EDT. Any
entities with a wide variety of Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C., Chapter 35. application received or transmitted, as
characteristics, powers, and functions Dated: March 10, 2008. the case may be, after 5 p.m. EDT on
depending on the state and type of Steve H. Murdock, May 9, 2008 will be considered non-
MCD. In some states, some or all of the Director, Bureau of the Census. responsive and will not be considered
incorporated places also constitute for funding. Please see the instructions
[FR Doc. E8–5076 Filed 3–13–08; 8:45 am]
MCDs. below under ‘‘Application Submission
BILLING CODE 3510–07–P
Nonvisible feature—A map feature Requirements’’ for information
that is not visible on the ground such as regarding format options for submitting
a city or county boundary through completed applications. By June 9,
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
space, a property line, or line-of-sight 2008, EDA expects to notify the
extension of a road. Economic Development Administration applicants selected for investment
Retracting—Substantially changing assistance under this notice. The
the boundaries of a tract so that [Docket No.: 080305376–8378–01]
selected applicants should expect to
comparability over time is not receive funding for their projects within
maintained. Solicitation of Applications for the
National Technical Assistance, thirty days of EDA’s notification of
Special land use tract—Type of selection.
census tract that must be designated as Training, Research and Evaluation
a specific land use type (e.g., state park) Program: Economic Development Applicants choosing to submit
and have an official name (e.g., Jay Research Projects completed applications electronically in
Cooke State Park), must have little or no whole or in part through
AGENCY: Economic Development www.grants.gov should follow the
residential population or housing units, Administration, Department of
and must not create a noncontiguous instructions set out below under
Commerce. ‘‘Electronic Access’’ and in section IV.
tract. If delineated in a densely ACTION: Notice and request for
populated, urban area, a special land of the complete Federal Funding
applications. Opportunity (FFO) announcement for
use tract must have an area of
approximately one square mile or more. SUMMARY: The Economic Development this request for applications.
If delineated completely outside an Administration (EDA) is soliciting Application Submission
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urban area, a special land use tract must applications for FY 2008 National Requirements: Applicants are advised to
have an area of approximately 10 square Technical Assistance, Training, carefully read the instructions contained
miles or more. Research and Evaluation program (NTA in section IV. of the complete FFO
TIGER—Topologically Integrated Program) funding. Through this notice, announcement for this request for
Geographic Encoding and Referencing EDA solicits applications for funding applications. For a copy of the FFO

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announcement, please see the websites submit full or partial paper applications practitioner-accessible report or
listed below under ‘‘Electronic Access.’’ by e-mail. Completed applications may equivalent document that presents
Applications may be submitted in two be e-mailed to William P. Kittredge, findings in a visually appealing format.
formats: (i) In paper format at the Ph.D., Program Officer, at For the second research project on
addresses provided below; or (ii) wkittredge@eda.doc.gov. The preferred urban economic development policy,
electronically in accordance with the file format for electronic attachments there are three deliverables: (1) creation
procedures provided on www.grants.gov (e.g., the project narrative and of a classification and analytical
or submitted via e-mail to the address additional exhibits to Form ED–900A methodology; (2) implementation of the
provided below in ‘‘Electronic and Form ED–900A’s program-specific methodology using a statistically
Submissions.’’ EDA will not accept component) is portable document significant sample of economic regions;
facsimile transmissions of applications. format (PDF); however, EDA will accept and (3) production of a practitioner-
The content of the application is the electronic files in Microsoft Word, accessible report or equivalent
same for paper submissions as it is for WordPerfect, Lotus or Excel formats. document that presents findings in a
electronic submissions. A complete FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For visually appealing format. For the third
application must contain all the items additional information on the NTA research project on global economic
listed in the ‘‘Application Checklist,’’ Program or to obtain paper application development strategy, there are five
which can be found in section IV.C.2. of packages for this notice, please contact deliverables: (1) Development of an
the complete FFO announcement. William P. Kittredge, Ph.D., Program analytical method; (2) application of the
You may obtain paper application method to a statistically significant
Officer, via e-mail at
packages by contacting the designated sample of U.S. metropolitan regions; (3)
wkittredge@eda.doc.gov (preferred) or
point of contact listed below under FOR identification of best practices
by telephone at (202) 482–5442.
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.’’ throughout the sampled regions; (4)
For additional information regarding
Applicants applying electronically production of a report describing
electronic submissions, please access
through www.grants.gov may access the research findings; and (5) production of
the following link for assistance in
application package by following the a practitioner-accessible report or
navigating www.grants.gov and for a list
instructions provided on equivalent document that presents
of useful resources: http://
www.grants.gov. Additionally, the findings in a visually appealing format.
www.grants.gov/applicants/
following application forms may be Please see the FFO for this request for
applicant_help.jsp. If you do not find an
accessed and downloaded as follows: (i) applications for more detailed
answer to your question under
Form ED–900A, Application for information on each report and the
Investment Assistance, at http:// Frequently Asked Questions, try
consulting the Applicant’s User Guide. required deliverables.
www.eda.gov/InvestmentsGrants/ Any information disseminated to the
Application.xml; (ii) Standard Forms If you still cannot find an answer to
public under this request for
(SF) at http://www.grants.gov or at your question, contact www.grants.gov
applications is subject to the
http://www.eda.gov/InvestmentsGrants/ via e-mail at support@grants.gov or
Information Quality Act (Pub. L. 106–
Application.xml; and (iii) Department of telephone at 1–800–518–4726. The
554). Applicants are required to comply
Commerce (CD) forms at http:// hours of operation for www.grants.gov
with the Information Quality Guidelines
www.doc.gov/forms. are Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. issued by EDA pursuant to the
Paper Submissions: Full or partial EDT (except for Federal holidays). Information Quality Act, which are
paper (hardcopy) applications Additional information about EDA
designed to ensure and maximize the
submitted under the NTA program may and its NTA Program may be obtained
quality, objectivity, utility and integrity
be hand-delivered or mailed to: FY 2008 from EDA’s Internet Web site at http:// of information disseminated by EDA.
Economic Development Research www.eda.gov. The complete FFO These guidelines are available on EDA’s
Projects Competition, William P. announcement for this request for Web site at http://www.eda.gov.
Kittredge, Ph.D., Program Officer, applications is available at Electronic Access: The complete FFO
Economic Development Administration, www.grants.gov and at announcement for the FY 2008
U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 http://www.eda.gov. Economic Development Research
Constitution Avenue, NW., Room 7009, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Projects competition is available at
Washington, DC 20230. Background Information: EDA is www.grants.gov and at http://
Applicants are advised that, due to soliciting applications for FY 2008 NTA www.eda.gov/InvestmentsGrants/
mail security measures, EDA’s receipt of Program funding. Through this notice, FFON.xml.
mail sent via the United States Postal EDA solicits applications for funding Funding Availability: EDA may use
Service may be substantially delayed or that address one or more of the funds appropriated under the FY 2008
suspended in delivery. Applicants may following three research projects: (1) Consolidated Appropriations Act (Pub.
wish to use a guaranteed overnight Regional innovation systems; (2) urban L. 110–161, 121 Stat. 1844 (2007)) to
delivery service. economic development policy; and (3) make awards under the NTA Program
Electronic Submissions: Applicants global economic development strategy. authorized by the Public Works and
have two options for submitting EDA’s intent is to create practitioner- Economic Development Act of 1965, as
electronically: through www.grants.gov accessible tools that can be used to bring amended (42 U.S.C. 3121 et seq.)
or via e-mail. Applicants may submit the best current thinking to bear on (PWEDA). Approximately $1,500,000 is
applications electronically in whole or specific problems. As described in the available, and shall remain available
in part in accordance with the complete FFO announcement, until expended, for funding awards
instructions provided at www.grants.gov deliverables for each of the three under the NTA Program in FY 2008,
and in section IV.B. of the applicable projects vary. For the first research including $470,000 in FY 2008
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FFO announcement. EDA strongly project on regional innovation systems, appropriations for economic
encourages that applicants not wait there are four deliverables: (1) A development research. The FFO
until the application closing date to comparative analysis; (2) a practitioner- announcement for this request for
begin the application process through accessible report; (3) a practical asset applications is the second of two FFO
www.grants.gov. Applicants also may mapping guide; and (4) production of a announcements under the NTA

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Program. Based on recent past awards recipient and EDA staff to ensure that determined by EDA’s reasonable
for projects similar to the projects all parties agree with the project terms. interpretation of the statute. See 13 CFR
solicited under this competitive After the initial meeting, the recipient 300.3. The applicant must show that the
solicitation, the range of funding awards generally submits a final work plan to matching share is committed to the
has been from $100,000 to $350,000 for EDA staff for review and approval. project for the entire project period, will
each project. EDA anticipates that the Throughout the project period there will be available as needed, and is not
regional innovation systems project be regular contact between EDA staff conditioned or encumbered in any way
described above will be closer to the and the recipient for updates on project that precludes its use consistent with
upper range ($350,000), and the urban progress. Also, interim progress reports the requirements of EDA investment
economic development policy and are required throughout the project assistance. See 13 CFR 301.5.
global economic development strategy period. The schedule of interim progress Intergovernmental Review:
projects will be closer to the lower range reports will be determined subsequent Applications under the NTA Program
($100,000–$175,000). to award. are not subject to Executive Order
Statutory Authority: The authority for Typically, the recipient submits a 12372, ‘‘Intergovernmental Review of
the NTA Program is PWEDA. The draft research report to EDA at least 90 Federal Programs.’’
specific authority for the Economic days before the end of the project period Evaluation and Selection Procedures:
Development Research Projects Program for EDA’s review. If the draft research To apply for an award under this
is section 207 of PWEDA (42 U.S.C. report is approved, EDA will approve request for applications, an eligible
3147), which authorizes EDA to make publication of a final research report, applicant must submit a completed
grants for grants for training, research, and the recipient will brief EDA senior application package to EDA before the
and technical assistance. EDA’s management on research methods and closing date and time specified in the
regulations at 13 CFR parts 300–302 and report results. ‘‘Dates’’ section of this notice, and in the
subpart A of 13 CFR part 306 set forth Cost Sharing Requirement: Generally, manner provided in section IV. of the
the general and specific regulatory the amount of the EDA grant may not applicable FFO announcement. Any
requirements applicable to the NTA exceed fifty percent of the total cost of application received or transmitted, as
Program. the project. Projects may receive an the case may be, after 5 p.m. EDT on
EDA’s regulations are codified at 13 additional amount that shall not exceed
May 9, 2008 will not be considered for
CFR chapter III. The regulations and thirty percent, as determined by EDA,
funding. Applications that do not
PWEDA are accessible on EDA’s based on the relative needs of the region
include all items required or that exceed
Internet Web site at http://www.eda.gov/ in which the project will be located. See
the page limitations set forth in section
InvestmentsGrants/Lawsreg.xml. section 204(a) of PWEDA (42 U.S.C.
Catalog of Federal Domestic IV.C. of the FFO announcement will be
3144) and 13 CFR 301.4(b)(1). The
Assistance (CFDA) Numbers: 11.303, considered non-responsive and will not
Assistant Secretary of Commerce for
Economic Development—Technical be considered by the review panel. By
Economic Development has the
Assistance; 11.312, Economic June 9, 2008, EDA expects to notify the
discretion to establish a maximum EDA
Development—Research and applicants selected for investment
investment rate of up to one-hundred
Evaluation. percent where the project (i) merits and assistance under this notice.
Applicant Eligibility: Pursuant to is not otherwise feasible without an Unsuccessful applicants will be notified
PWEDA, eligible applicants for and increase to the EDA investment rate; or by postal mail that their applications
recipients of EDA investment assistance (ii) will be of no or only incidental were not selected for funding.
include a District Organization; an benefit to the recipient. See section Applications that meet all the
Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian 204(c)(3) of PWEDA (42 U.S.C. 3144) requirements will be evaluated by a
Tribes; a State; a city or other political and 13 CFR 301.4(b)(4). review panel comprised of at least three
subdivision of a State, including a EDA will consider the nature of the EDA staff members, all of whom will be
special purpose unit of a State or local contribution (cash or in-kind), the full-time Federal employees.
government engaged in economic or amount of any matching share funds, Evaluation Criteria: The review panel
infrastructure development activities, or and fairly assess any in-kind will evaluate the applications and rate
a consortium of political subdivisions; contributions in evaluating the cost to and rank them using the following
an institution of higher education or a the Government and the feasibility of criteria of approximate equal weight:
consortium of institutions of higher the project budget (see the ‘‘Evaluation (1) Conformance with EDA’s statutory
education; and a public or private non- Criteria’’ section below). While cash and regulatory requirements, including
profit organization or association. contributions are preferred, in-kind the extent to which the proposed project
Although for-profit, private-sector contributions, fairly evaluated by EDA, satisfies the award requirements set out
entities generally do not qualify for may provide the non-federal share of the below and as provided in 13 CFR 306.2:
investment assistance under PWEDA, total project cost. See section 204(b) of • Strengthens the capacity of local,
under its NTA Program, EDA may make PWEDA (42 U.S.C. 3144) and section State, or national organizations and
an award to a for-profit organization to III.B. of the FFO announcement for this institutions to undertake and promote
carry out specific research or for other request for applications. In-kind effective economic development
purposes set forth in 13 CFR 306.1. See contributions, which may include programs targeted to regions of distress;
also 42 U.S.C. 3147. assumptions of debt and contributions • Benefits distressed regions; and
Project Period: Typically, EDA gives a of space, equipment, and services, are • Demonstrates innovative
recipient one year from the award date eligible to be included as part of the approaches to stimulate economic
to complete the scope of work, which non-federal share of eligible project development in distressed regions.
consists of research and associated costs if they meet applicable federal cost (2) The degree to which an EDA
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research activities, composing the principles and uniform administrative investment will have strong
resulting report, and presenting the requirements. Funds from other federal organizational leadership, relevant
report to EDA senior management. A financial assistance awards are project management experience, and a
typical research project period begins considered matching share funds only if significant commitment of human
with an initial meeting between the authorized by statute, which may be resources talent to ensure the project’s

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successful execution (see 13 CFR under control number 0610–0094. Form DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
301.8(b)). ED–900A’s program-specific component
(3) The ability of the applicant to (National Technical Assistance, Economic Development Administration
implement the proposed project Training, and Research and Evaluation [Docket No.: 080305380–8381–01]
successfully (see 13 CFR 301.8). Program Requirements) also is approved
(4) The feasibility of the budget under OMB control number 0610–0094, Solicitation of Applications for the
presented. and incorporates Forms SF–424A Regional Training Curriculum
(5) The cost to the Federal Implementation Program
(Budget Information—Non-Construction
Government.
Also, the addition of research and Programs, OMB control number 0348– AGENCY: Economic Development
project data to an existing website or the 0044) and SF–424B (Assurances—Non- Administration (EDA), Department of
design of a companion website designed Construction Programs, OMB control Commerce.
to disseminate research results and number 0348–0040). OMB has approved ACTION: Notice and request for
provide links to data encapsulated in the use of Form SF–424 (Application for applications.
the report free of charge is preferred. Financial Assistance) under control
Selection Factors: The Assistant number 4040–0004. Notwithstanding SUMMARY: In FY 2006, EDA funded the
Secretary, as the Selecting Official, any other provision of law, no person is development of a practitioner-oriented
expects to fund the highest ranking required to respond to, nor shall any curriculum to acquaint local economic
applications, as recommended by the person be subject to a penalty for failure development practitioners with the
review panel, submitted under this to comply with, a collection of benefits, process, and practice of
request for applications. However, if economic regionalism. Pursuant to its
information subject to the requirements
EDA does not receive satisfactory National Technical Assistance,
of the PRA unless the collection of
applications, the Assistant Secretary Training, Research and Evaluation
information displays a currently valid program, EDA previously solicited
may not make any selection. Depending OMB control number.
on the quality of the applications applications for a project designed to
received, the Assistant Secretary may Executive Order 12866 implement the regional training
select more than one application for one curriculum, but determined
research project and make no selection This notice has been determined to be applications received under that
for another research project. Also, he not significant for purposes of Executive solicitation were not satisfactory.
may select an application out of rank Order 12866, ‘‘Regulatory Planning and Accordingly, EDA now re-solicits
order for the following reasons: (1) A Review.’’ applications to implement the regional
determination that the selected training curriculum developed under
Executive Order 13132 the FY 2006 award.
application better meets the overall
objectives of sections 2 and 207 of It has been determined that this notice DATES: To be considered timely, a
PWEDA (42 U.S.C. 3121 and 3147); (2) does not contain ‘‘policies that have completed application, regardless of the
the applicant’s performance under Federalism implications,’’ as that phrase format in which it is submitted, must be
previous awards; or (3) the availability is defined in Executive Order 13132, either: (1) Received by the EDA
of funding. representative listed below under
‘‘Federalism.’’
‘‘Paper Submissions’’ no later than April
The Department of Commerce Pre- Administrative Procedure Act/ 25, 2008 at 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time
Award Notification Requirements for Regulatory Flexibility Act (EDT); (2) transmitted and time-stamped
Grants and Cooperative Agreements at www.grants.gov no later than April
Administrative and national policy Prior notice and an opportunity for 25, 2008 at 5 p.m. EDT; or (3)
requirements for all Department of public comments are not required by the electronically transmitted to the e-mail
Commerce awards are contained in the Administrative Procedure Act or any address of the Program Officer given
Department of Commerce Pre-Award other law for rules concerning grants, below under ‘‘Electronic Submissions’’
Notification Requirements for Grants benefits, and contracts (5 U.S.C. no later than April 25, 2008 at 5 p.m.
and Cooperative Agreements, published 553(a)(2)). Because notice and EDT. Any application received or
in the Federal Register on February 11, opportunity for comment are not transmitted, as the case may be, after 5
2008 (73 FR 7696). This notice may be required pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 or any p.m. EDT on April 25, 2008 will be
accessed through the Federal Register other law, the analytical requirements of considered non-responsive and will not
Internet Web site at http:// the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. be considered for funding. Please see
www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/retrieve.html, 601 et seq.) are inapplicable. Therefore, the instructions below under
making sure the radial button for the a regulatory flexibility analysis has not ‘‘Application Submission
correct Federal Register volume is been prepared. Requirements’’ for information
selected (here, 2008 Federal Register, regarding format options for submitting
Dated: March 10, 2008. completed applications. By June 2,
Vol. 73), entering the Federal Register
page number provided in the previous Benjamin Erulkar, 2008, EDA expects to notify the
sentence (7696), and clicking the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for applicants selected for investment
‘‘Submit’’ button. Economic Development and Chief Operating assistance under this notice. The
Officer. selected applicants should expect to
Paperwork Reduction Act [FR Doc. E8–5190 Filed 3–13–08; 8:45 am] receive funding for their projects within
This request for applications contains BILLING CODE 3510–24–P thirty days of EDA’s notification of
collections of information subject to the selection.
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requirements of the Paperwork Applicants choosing to submit


Reduction Act (PRA). The Office of completed applications electronically in
Management and Budget (OMB) has whole or in part through
approved the use of Form ED–900A www.grants.gov should follow the
(Application for Investment Assistance) instructions set out below under

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