ODP Information Bulletin
                   No. 00-011 August 14, 2000


          TO:       All State Administrative Agency Heads
          All State Administrative Agency Points of Contact

          FROM:     C.H. "Butch" Straub, II
          Director

          SUBJECT:  Availability of On-Line Data Collection Tool Local Jurisdiction Data Entry
          Module

The Local Jurisdiction Data Entry Module for the on-line data collection tool has now been
activated by the Office for Domestic Preparedness (ODP), Office of Justice
Programs (OJP).  As you know, the on-line data collection tool is being made available for States
who choose to use this method to submit needs assessment data and strategic plans.  The Local
Jurisdiction Data Entry Module will allow local first responder and public health jurisdiction users
with valid user id's and passwords to enter and save data. 

As a reminder, before attempting to enter and save data, all local first responder jurisdiction users
must be approved to use the system by the State Contact from their state's State Administrative
Agency (SAA).  Likewise, all local public health jurisdiction users must be approved by the State
Public Health Representative designated by the State Contact.  This approval process is managed
through the on-line data collection tool's User Registration Module, and includes the issuance of
user id's and passwords to approved local jurisdiction users.

The Local Jurisdiction Data Entry Module and the User Registration Module may be accessed
from the ODP home page located at the following URL: www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp.  Icons
for the tool are located under "What's New" on the home page, as well as on the Assessments
and Grant pages.  After you locate the icon, simply click on "Local Jurisdiction Data Entry
Module" or "User Registration Module" and follow the instructions provided.

For technical assistance with the on-line data collection tool, you may contact the OJP toll-free
help line at: 1-888-549-9901.  Assistance with the public health assessment may be obtained by
calling the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention help line at: 1-800-747-7649.  You may
also contact your ODP program manager for additional information and assistance related to
conduct of the needs assessment and development of your three-year state strategy.