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Article XXIV - Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act of 1990
<br />All recipients of financial assistance will comply with the requirements of Executive Order 11990, which provides
<br />that federally funded construction and improvements minimize the destruction, loss, or degradation of wetlands.
<br />The Executive Order provides that, in furtherance of Section 101(b)(3) ofNEPA (42 U.S.C. § 4331(b)(3)), Federal
<br />agencies, to the extent permitted by law, must avoid undertaking or assisting with new construction located in
<br />wetlands unless the head of the agency finds that there is no practicable alternative to such construction, and that
<br />the proposed action includes all practicable measures to minimize harm to wetlands that may result from such use.
<br />In making this finding, the head of the agency may take into account economic, environmental, and other pertinent
<br />factors. The public disclosure requirement described above also pertains to early public review of any plans or
<br />proposals for new construction in wetlands. This is codified at 44 CFR Part 9.
<br />Article XXV - USA Patriot Act of 2001
<br />All recipients of financial assistance will comply with the requirements of the Uniting and Strengthening America
<br />by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act (USA PATRIOT Act), which
<br />amends 18 U.S.C. §§ 175-175c. Among other things, it prescribes criminal penalties for possession of any
<br />biological agent, toxin, or delivery system of a type or in a quantity that is not reasonably justified by a
<br />prophylactic, protective, bona fide research, or other peaceful purpose. The act also establishes restrictions on
<br />access to specified materials. "Restricted persons," as defined by the act, may not possess, ship, transport, or
<br />receive any biological agent or toxin that is listed as a select agent.
<br />ASSURANCES
<br />The applicant hereby assures and certifies compliance with all applicable Federal statutes, regulations, policies,
<br />guidelines, and requirements. See Article I above. The applicant also specifically assures and certifies that it:
<br />Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, and the institutional, managerial, and financial
<br />capability (including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share of project costs) to ensure proper planning,
<br />management, and completion of the project described in this application.
<br />2. Will give the awarding agency, the Controller General of the United States, and if appropriate, the State,
<br />through any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or
<br />documents related to the award; and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally
<br />accepted accounting standards or agency directives. See Article II above.
<br />3. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or
<br />presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gain.
<br />4. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding
<br />agency.
<br />Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. §§ 4728-4763) relating to
<br />prescribed standards for merit systems for programs funded under one of the nineteen statutes or regulations
<br />specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900,
<br />Subpart F).
<br />6. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination. See Articles XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, and
<br />XVI, above. In addition, the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255), as amended,
<br />relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
<br />Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to
<br />nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; §§ 523 and 527 of the Public Health Service
<br />Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. 290 dd-3 and 290 ee-3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug
<br />abuse patient records. And any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under which
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