Discuss the documentation requirements for operating instructionsguides for maintenance and use of the systems andor processs. If certain attributes listed below do not apply to the type of samples to be used in your research, simply explain why those attributes are not applicable. Discuss the plan for sample collection and analysis. Key Contacts The applicant must complete the Key Contacts form as the second page of the application Key Contacts continuation page is also available at Applications must be received by the EPA, or Grants.

Discuss the procedures for the handling and custody of samples including sample collection, identification, preservation, transportation, and storage, and how the accuracy of test measurements will be verified. Project Title Use the exact title of your project as it appears in the application. Discuss the documentation requirements for operating instructionsguides for maintenance and use of the systems andor processs. Abstract 1 page The abstract is very important document in the review process. This form will be the first pages of the application.

See Submission Instructions for Electronic Applications in Section IV. If your organization is not currently registered with Grants. gov, you need to allow approximately one week to complete the registration process to apply electronically. This registration, and electronic submission of your application, must be performed by an authorized representative of the applying institution. Research supported under this RFA should focus on limited number of research objectives that adequately and clearly demonstrate that they meet the RFA requirements. Discuss data management activities recordkeeping procedures, datahandling procedures, and the approach used for data storage and retrieval on electronic media.

Use of existingsecondary data data previously collected for other purposes or from other sources Describe or reference each analytical method to be used, any QA or QC checks or procedures with the associated acceptance criteria, and any procedures that will be used to evaluate the success of the project. Do not exceed three consecutively numbered, 8. 5x11inch pages of singlespaced, standard 12point type with 1inch margins. Examples of abstracts for current grants be found on the NCER web site.

Include any required computer hardware and software and address any specific performance requirements for the hardwaresoftware configuration used. Collection of newprimary dataNote In this case the word sample is intended to mean any finite part of statistical population whose properties are studied to gain information about the whole. Environ. Therefore, it is critical that the abstract accurately describes the research being proposed and conveys all the essential elements of the research.

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