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of historical integrity and for maximum achievement in the area of energy efficiency. Demolition shall be conducted in cases of extreme deterioration, to eliminate illegal additions, and in concert with local authorities. 304. Protection of Historical Structures (24 CFR Part 58/36CFR Part 800). Developer will comply with and obtain approval of the Federal and State Historic Preservation Commission(s) when rehabilitation activities are planned on a structure that is listed on the state historic registry, and will provide documentation of such approval to the City prior to commencement of any rehabilitation activities on a property which is funded through this program. 305. Lead-Based Paint. Developer shall comply with the requirements, as applicable of the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. 4821-4846) and implementing regulations at 24 CFR 35 for any housing project it undertakes pursuant to this Agreement. For the activities outlined in this Agreement, Developer will be required to pay particular attention to subpart J (Rehabilitation); subpart K (Acquisition, Leasing, Support Services or Operation) and Subpart R (Methods and Standards for lead based paint hazard reduction activities). 306. Asbestos Abatement: The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has defined asbestos containing materials (ACM) to be any substance containing more than one percent (1%) or more asbestos by weight. All ACM's must be abated prior to demolition or renovation/remodeling activities by a Cal-OSHA licensed asbestos abatement contractor using methods in accordance with 8 CCR 1529 and SCAQMD Rule 1403. Asbestos abatement procedures should be monitored by a third party or consultant knowledgeable in asbestos abatement procedures and is, at a minimum, either a Cal-OSHA certified Site Surveillance Technician or Certified Asbestos Consultant. The survey for ACMs shall be performed in conjunction with the survey for lead-based paint. All suspect materials are sampled and tested in accordance with the general guidelines for bulk asbestos sampling as presented in Section 40, Part 763 (AHERA) of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and the United States EPA. 307. Energy Efficient Products. Developer shall include energy efficient products in the rehabilitation of the homes. Such products include, but are not limited to, the following features: low-flush toilets, insulation, high efficiency systems, and tankless water heaters. In addition, yards will be landscaped with low-maintenance and drought tolerant plants. 308. Rehabilitation Act -Section 504 (As Applicable). Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination in federally-assisted activities and programs on the basis of handicap, and imposes requirements to ensure that qualified individuals with handicaps have access to these programs and activities. 309. Property Standards. Developer shall cause the Property to meet the housing quality standards set forth in 24 CFR 882.109, as well as all applicable local, state and federal 6 25K-22