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In the May 30, 1997 Issue:

NMFS ACCEPTING PROPOSALS FOR FISHERIES RESEARCH


The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is accepting proposals for research and development and technology transfer projects to strengthen the U.S. fishing industry.

Funding priorities for the FY 1998 round of funding for the Saltonstall-Kennedy (S-K) Grant Program include:

stable marine resources

NMFS anticipates that $4 million will be available. There is a cost-sharing requirement for this program: a minimum of 10 percent up to a maximum of 50 percent is required.

Proposals are due into NMFS Regional Offices by June 30. For further information on the program, contact Alicia Jarboe, S-K Program Manager, 301/713-2358.


MORE THAN 900 APPLY FOR TIIAP GRANTS


The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced that more than 900 applications were received in response to its January notice of availability of funds for the Telecommunications and Information Infrastructure Assistance Program (TIIAP). TIIAP provides matching grants for projects that extend the benefits of advanced telecommunications and information technology to rural and underserved urban communities.

Applications were received from 49 states, the District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, US Virgin Islands, and the Marshall Islands. The breakout by state is:

FY 1997 TIIAP Applications Received
State

No. Rec'd

State

No. Rec'd

Alabama 9 Montana 7
Alaska 5 Nebraska 3
Arizona 16 Nevada 6
Arkansas 14 New Hampshire 8
California 97 New Jersey 21
Colorado 13 New Mexico 21
Connecticut 15 New York 60
Delaware 4 North Carolina 19
Dist of Columbia 25 North Dakota 6
Florida 35 Ohio 24
Georgia 19 Oklahoma 13
Guam 1 Oregon 20
Hawaii 7 Pennsylvania 41
Illinois 30 Puerto Rico 11
Indiana 10 Rhode Island 4
Iowa 7 South Carolina 18
Kansas 12 South Dakota 10
Kentucky 17 Tennessee 22
Louisiana 15 Texas 47
Maine 6 Utah 9
Marshall Islands 1 Vermont 3
Maryland 16 Virgin Islands 2
Massachusetts 23 Virginia 32
Michigan 34 Washington 23
Minnesota 22 West Virginia 5
Mississippi 10 Wisconsin 8
Missouri 16 Wyoming 4
    TOTAL 926


The total amount requested by applicants is $354 million. NTIA has indicated there is approximately $18 million available for the 1997 round of TIIAP grants. Based on the past grant rounds, the average size of each grant award will be approximately $300,000.

For further information, contact Stephen J. Downs, Acting Director of TIIAP, at 202/482-2048. A list of all applicants broken out by state is available at http://www.ntia.doc.gov/ otiahome/tiiap/tii-noa97.htm


GOOD TO LEAVE COMMERCE


Mary Good, the Under Secretary of Commerce for Technology, is leaving the U.S. Department of Commerce in the beginning of June, according to published reports. Dr. Good will be returning to Arkansas. During her tenure, she has been a strong and influential advocate for federal support for science and technology.

Dr. Good serves as the chair of the National Science and Technology Council's Committee of Technological Innovation and as the Clinton Administration's lead on the Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles. She has served as Under Secretary since 1993.


NAS ELECTS 60 NEW MEMBERS


The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) has elected 60 new members and 15 foreign associates from 11 countries. Election to membership in the Academy is considered one of the highest honors to be accorded a U.S. scientist or engineer.

The following states had members elected to the Academy: California (16), Massachusetts (6), New York (6), Connecticut (5), Maryland (5), New Jersey (4), Illinois (3), Washington (3), Pennsylvania (2), Texas (2), Wisconsin (2), and with one each, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Rhode Island, and Wyoming.

For a complete list of those elected, contact SSTI at 614/421-SSTI (7784).

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