Opportunity ID: 124073
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DTMC75-11-H-00015 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Sleep Apnea and Trucking Conference |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.239 — Motor Carrier Research and Technology Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 21, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 26, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 26, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 27, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration |
| Description: | FMCSA�s Medical Program was authorized by In Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), P.L. 109-59, SEC. 4116. Through its Medical Program initiatives, FMCSA implements policies and provides technical expertise and guidance on various health and safety issues for commercial drivers and medical examiners in support of safety programs. Sleep Apnea is a key driver safety issue of concern to Congress, the General Accountability Office (GAO), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and other public and private sector stakeholders. Untreated OSA may produce extreme sleepiness and reduce alertness, and may contribute ot errors, omissions, and accidents. Untreated OSA is also associated with detrimental co-morbidities that may affect long-term health and safety.
The impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) on the health and safety of commercial truck drivers as well as operators within all transportation modes continues to be a hot topic for discussion. Despite some progress regarding OSA, there continues to be much misinformation, apprehension, and confusion about policies. Clear agreement amongst stakeholders on appropriate methods for screening, diagnosis, treatment, and compliance has not been reached. There continues to be a critical need for additional education and research to promote awareness and accurate understanding regarding this important safety issue. The NTSB recommended that FMCSA include �disseminating guidance for commercial drivers, employers and physicians regarding the identification and treatment of individuals at high risk of obstructive sleep apnea.� The Sleep Apnea and Multi-Modal Transportation Conference 2011 is being organized by the American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA). This conference, with support from FMCSA, NTSB and other public and private organizations, brings together trucking, regulatory, medical, insurance, legal and policy experts. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Melinda Riddick
Contracts Specialist Phone 202-366-7505 Email:Melinda.riddick@dot.gov |
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