Item 40

Authorize the Bureau of Population Health and Community Services, Newborn Screening Program, to enter into a Contract Data Use Agreement with Trustees of Dartmouth College, Lebanon, NH, for the use of infant Dried Blood Spot Specimen cards to conduct research on the impact of environmental contaminants on children’s health. The vendor will pay for the use of Dried Blood Spot Specimen cards up to $3,500 for the term of this agreement. Vendor payments will fund the Newborn Screening Revolving Fund. There is no cost to the State associated with this agreement. Effective upon G&C approval through the termination of the research study. (2)Further authorize to accept and expend Other Funds in an amount not to exceed $1,750 from the Trustees of Dartmouth College. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% Other Funds.