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The Department of Justice enforces the law and defends the interest of the United States, ensuring public safety against threats foreign and domestic; providing Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime; seeking just punishment for those guilty of unlawful pursuits; and ensuring fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.
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.
Uses and Use Restrictions
To provide current information on detection and analysis of narcotics and dangerous drugs.
Eligibility Requirements
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.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Not applicable.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
Made in the form of a letter on official letterhead to DEA Headquarters, DC 20537; ATTN: Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Forenisc Sciences.
Award Procedures
None.
Deadlines
None.
Authorization
Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970; Reorganization Plan No. 2, 1973.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
None.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
None.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
None.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
None.
Audits
None.
Records
None.
Financial Information
Account Identification
15-1100-0-1-751.
Obigations
(Expenses) FY 07 $650; FY 08 est $2,500; and FY 09 est $650.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
None.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
"Microgram" -no charge to eligible applicants.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Forensic Sciences, Drug Enforcement Administration, Washington, DC 20537. Telephone: (202) 307-8866.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
None.
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