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F -- COASTAL SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SOL OA-4108 DUE 021100 POC Sandra Souders, (301) 713-0854 F -- The U.S. Dept of Commerce/NOAA/Office of Sustainable Development and Intergovernmental Affairs, in support of the NOAA Strategic Plan to sustain healthy coasts by promoting sustainable development practices at a local level throughout the U.S., especially in sustainable coastal communities, intends to partner with the National Association of Counties (NACo) to support the activities of the Joint Center for Sustainable Communities. The Joint Center is a collaboration between the United States Conference of Mayors and NACo with the mission to provide a forum for cities and counties to work together to develop long term policies and programs that will lead to economic growth, environmental stewardship and social equity -- the three pillars of sustainable communities. The Joint Center provides local officials with assistance in using the policies and tools necessary for creating sustainable communities. It also provides technical assistance, training, sustainable development literature and materials and funding towards multi-jurisdictional problem solving. This is a notice of intent with no solicitation package available. Award will be made using simplified acquisition procedures. (Reference No. 0A-4108) Posted 01/27/00 (W-SN419506). (0027)

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