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COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. C-3-2323 <br />EXHIBIT B <br />application or modify it as necessary to ensure there is no impact to System operations, maintenance, <br />and public safety. <br />3.7 Minimize Impacts <br />The CITY shall minimize negative impacts and interference to the AUTHORITY's operation of the <br />System, to the extent practical, while meeting all local, state and federally mandated requirements. <br />4.0 FIRE/LIFE/SAFETY COORDINATION <br />4.1 General <br />The Parties agree that the Guideway is not to be considered or treated as a designated primary <br />emergency response route, throughway, or short cut. The CITY is the designated first emergency <br />responder for all incidents that involve, or appear to involve, public health, safety, or welfare on the <br />Guideway or adjacent thereto within the CITY. <br />4.2 Safety & Security Committee <br />The AUTHORITY shall chair the Safety & Security Committee ("SSC") to develop and coordinate <br />regional safety and security provisions. The CITY may participate in any SSC meeting. The CITY agrees <br />to participate if requested by the AUTHORITY. The SSC shall meet quarterly or as deemed appropriate. <br />The SSC shall serve as the forum for City, and agency input on safety and security issues. <br />4.3 Operational Safety <br />All Parties recognize the need to promote safety for both the public and for CITY and AUTHORITY <br />workers in the Controlled Work Access Zone. The AUTHORITY shall comply with the AUTHORITY's <br />Public Transit Agency Safety Plan ("PTASP") as required by Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations <br />("CFR") parts 673 and 674, as currently existing or hereafter amended, consistent with acceptable <br />industry standards and including the operational functions of the System. Additionally, the AUTHORITY <br />shall establish Track Access Permit protocols consistent, at a minimum, with CPUC requirements. <br />4.4 EmergencyEmergengy Procedures <br />If no emergency plan exists, the AUTHORITY shall develop a plan or amend existing plans with <br />the requirements defined in National Fire Protection Association 130 ("NFPA 130") — Standard for Fixed <br />Exhibit B <br />Page 6 <br />