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16.003 LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE_NARCOTICS AND DANGEROUS DRUGS TECHNICAL LABORATORY PUBLICATIONS

(Microgram)

FEDERAL AGENCY
DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

AUTHORIZATION
Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970; Reorganization Plan No. 2, 1973.

OBJECTIVES
To disseminate scientific information on the detection and analysis of narcotics and dangerous drugs.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE
Dissemination of Technical Information.

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS
To provide current information on detection and analysis of narcotics and dangerous drugs.

Applicant Eligibility
Forensic laboratories or scientists doing work for law enforcement agencies.

Beneficiary Eligibility
Forensic laboratories or scientists doing work for law enforcement agencies.

Credentials/Documentation
The applicant must apply on official letterhead of a law enforcement agency.

Preapplication Coordination
Not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure
Made in the form of a letter on official letterhead to DEA Headquarters, DC 20537; ATTN: Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Forenisc Sciences.

Award Procedure
None.

Deadlines
None.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
None.

Appeals
None.

Renewals
None.

Formula and Matching Requirements
None.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
None.

Reports
None.

Audits
None.

Records
None.

Account Identification
15-1100-0-1-751.

Obligations
(Expenses) FY 07 $650; FY 08 est. $2,500; and FY 09 est. $650.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance
None.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
During fiscal year 2007, 12 Microgram Bulletin issues and one Microgram Journal issue were published. Since the publication is currently available on the internet, the number of issues disseminated via U.S. mail has been greatly reduced. In fiscal year 2007, approximately 1.3 million page views were made on the Microgram site, http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/program/forensicsci/microgram/index.html.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE
"Microgram" -no charge to eligible applicants.

Regional or Local Office
None.

Headquarters Office
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Forensic Sciences, Drug Enforcement Administration, Washington, DC 20537. Telephone: (202) 307-8866.

Web Site Address
http://www.dea.gov

RELATED PROGRAMS
16.005, Public Education on Drug Abuse_Information; 93.242, Mental Health Research Grants.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS
None.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS
None.


General Services Administration
Office of Chief Acquisition Officer
Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR)