Snohomish County Dept of Emergency Management 4/2/2020

use all practicable means within their authority, and consistent with other essential considerations of national policy,to create and maintain conditions under which people and nature can exist in productive harmony and fulfill the social, economic, and other needs of present and future generations of Americans. Article XXXI-Lobbying Prohibitions Recipients must comply with 31 U.S.C. Section 1352,which provides that none of the funds provided under an federal financial assistance award may be expended by the recipient to pay any person to influence, or attempt to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with any federal action related to a federal award or contract, including any extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification. Article XXXII-Limited English Proficiency(Civil Rights Act of 1964,Title VI) Recipients must comply with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(42 U.S.C. Section 2000d et seq.) prohibition against discrimination on the basis of national origin, which requires that recipients of federal financial assistance take reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to persons with limited English proficiency (LEP)to their programs and services. For additional assistance and information regarding language access obligations, please refer to the DHS Recipient Guidance https://www.dhs.gov/guidance-published-help-department-supported-organizations-provide-meaningful-access-people-limited and additional resources on http://www.lep.gov. Article XXXII!-Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990 In accordance with Section 6 of the Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990, (15 U.S.C. Section 2225a), recipients must ensure that all conference, meeting, convention, or training space funded in whole or in part with federal funds complies with the fire prevention and control guidelines of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, as amended, (15 U.S.C. Section 2225). Article XXXIV-Fly America Act of 1974 Recipients must comply with Preference for U.S. Flag Air Carriers(air carriers holding certificates under 49 U.S.C. Section 41102)for international air transportation of people and property to the extent that such service is available, in accordance with the International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act of 1974(49 U.S.C. Section 40118)and the interpretative guidelines issued by the Comptroller General of the United States in the March 31, 1981 amendment to Comptroller General Decision B-138942. Article XXXV-Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging while Driving Recipients are encouraged to adopt and enforce policies that ban text messaging while driving as described in E.O. 13513, including conducting initiatives described in Section 3(a) of the Order when on official government business or when performing any work for or on behalf of the federal government. Article XXXVI-Federal Debt Status Recipients are required to be non-delinquent in their repayment of any federal debt. Examples of relevant debt include delinquent payroll and other taxes, audit disallowances, and benefit overpayments. (See OMB Circular A-129.) Article XXXVII-False Claims Act and Program Fraud Civil Remedies Recipients must comply with the requirements of The False Claims Act(31 U.S.C. Section 3729-3733)which prohibits the submission of false or fraudulent claims for payment to the federal government. (See 31 U.S.C. Section 3801-3812 which details the administrative remedies for false claims and statements made.) Article XXXVIII-Energy Policy and Conservation Act Recipients must comply with the requirements of The Energy Policy and Conservation Act(42 U.S.C. Section 6201)which contain policies relating to energy efficiency that are defined in the state energy conservation plan issued in compliance with this Act. Article XXXIX-Education Amendments of 1972(Equal Opportunity in Education Act)-Title IX DHS-EMD-SnoCo.-SHSP-FFY18 Page 30 of 38 E19-089—Everett PD