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Department of Justice(DOJ) Office of Justice Programs AWARD CONTINUATION Bureau of Justice Assistance SHEET PAGE 29 OF 31 Grant PROJECT NUMBER 2020-DJ-BX-0452 AWARD DATE 09/19/2020 SPECIAL CONDITIONS 55. Compliance with National Environmental Policy Act and related statutes Upon request,the recipient(and any subrecipient at any tier)must assist BJA in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA),the National Historic Preservation Act,and other related federal environmental impact analyses requirements in the use of these award funds,either directly by the recipient or by a subrecipient. Accordingly,the recipient agrees to first determine if any of the following activities will be funded by the grant,prior to obligating funds for any of these purposes.If it is determined that any of the following activities will be funded by the award,the recipient agrees to contact BJA. The recipient understands that this condition applies to new activities as set out below,whether or not they are being specifically funded with these award funds.That is,as long as the activity is being conducted by the recipient,a subrecipient,or any third party,and the activity needs to be undertaken in order to use these award funds,this condition must first be met.The activities covered by this condition are: a.New construction; b.Minor renovation or remodeling of a property located in an environmentally or historically sensitive area,including properties located within a 100-year flood plain,a wetland,or habitat for endangered species,or a property listed on or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places; c.A renovation,lease,or any proposed use of a building or facility that will either(a)result in a change in its basic prior use or(b)significantly change its size; d.Implementation of a new program involving the use of chemicals other than chemicals that are(a)purchased as an incidental component of a funded activity and(b)traditionally used,for example,in office,household,recreational,or education environments;and e.Implementation of a program relating to clandestine methamphetamine laboratory operations,including the identification,seizure,or closure of clandestine methamphetamine laboratories. The recipient understands and agrees that complying with NEPA may require the preparation of an Environmental Assessment and/or an Environmental Impact Statement,as directed by BJA.The recipient further understands and agrees to the requirements for implementation of a Mitigation Plan,as detailed at https://bja.gov/Funding/nepa.html,for programs relating to methamphetamine laboratory operations. Application of This Condition to Recipients Existing Programs or Activities: For any of the recipient's or its subrecipients'existing programs or activities that will be funded by these award funds,the recipient,upon specific request from BJA,agrees to cooperate with BJA in any preparation by BJA of a national or program environmental assessment of that funded program or activity. 56. Establishment of trust fund If award funds are being drawn down in advance,the recipient(or a subrecipient,with respect to a subaward)is required to establish a trust fund account.Recipients(and subrecipients)must maintain advance payments of federal awards in interest-bearing accounts,unless regulatory exclusions apply(2 C.F.R.200.305(b)(8)).The trust fund, including any interest,may not be used to pay debts or expenses incurred by other activities beyond the scope of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program(JAG).The recipient also agrees to obligate the award funds in the trust fund(including any interest earned)during the period of performance for the award and expend within 90 days thereafter.Any unobligated or unexpended funds,including interest earned,must be returned to OJP at the time of closeout. OJP FORM 4000/2(REV.4-88)