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City of Santa Ana Agreement No.: D2202003 Project No.: 3010038-003C Page 41 of 49 xxv. The Recipient agrees to comply with, and require all contractors and subcontractors to comply with, EPA's Scientific Integrity Policy, available at https://www.epe.govtosa/policy-epa-scientific- integrity, when conducting, supervising, and communicating science and when using or applying the results of science. For purposes of this condition scientific activities include, but are not limited to, computer modelling, economic analysis, field sampling, laboratory experimentation, demonstrating new technology, statistical analysis, and writing a review article on a scientific issue. The Recipient shall not suppress, alter, or otherwise impede the timely release of scientific findings or conclusions; intimidate or coerce scientists to alter scientific data, findings, or professional opinions or exert non -scientific influence on scientific advisory boards; knowingly misrepresent, exaggerate, or downplay areas of scientific uncertainty; or otherwise violate the EPA's Scientific Integrity Policy. The Recipient must refrain from acts of research misconduct, including publication or reporting, as described in EPA's Policy and Procedures for Addressing Research Misconduct, Section 9.C, and must ensure scientific findings are generated and disseminated in a timely and transparent manner, including scientific research performed by contractors and subcontractors. xxvi. The Recipient agrees to comply with the Animal Welfare Act of 1966 (7 USC 2131-2156). Recipient also agrees to abide by the "U.S. Government Principles for the Utilization and Care of Vertebrate Animals used in Testing, Research, and Training," available at http://grants. n ih. ciov/grants/olaw/references/phsriol. htm#USGovPrincii)les. xxvii. The Recipient certifies that no Project Funds will be used on: a. Video surveillance or telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities), telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities); b. Telecommunications or video surveillance services produced by such entities; c. Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of the National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country; or d. Other telecommunications or video surveillance services or equipment in violation of 2 CFR 200.216. xxviii. BABA. The Recipient acknowledges that funds received under this Agreement are subject to federal requirements, including the Build America Buy America (BABA) provisions of Public Law 117-58 (the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), signed into law on November 15, 2021), Specifically, the Recipient shall ensure that, as these terms are defined within and made applicable by Public Law 117-68: (a) all iron and steel used in the Project are produced in the United States; (b) the manufactured products used in the Project are produced in the United States; and (c) the construction materials used in the Project are produced in the United States. Recipient represents that it has consulted with its counsel with respect to the application of these federal provisions. Exhibit C