|
and approved by the U.S. DOT, if any, is incorporated by reference and made part of this Task
<br /> Order. Implementation of the DBE program is a legal obligation, and failure to carry out its
<br /> terms shall be treated as violation of this Task Order. Upon notification to the COUNTY of its
<br /> failure to implement its approved DBE program, the U.S. DOT may impose sanctions as
<br /> provided for under 49 C.F.R. Part 26 and may, in appropriate cases, refer the matter for
<br /> enforcement under 18 U.S.C. § 1001, and/or the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act, 31 U.S.C.
<br /> §§ 3801 et seq.
<br /> Section 8
<br /> Energy Conservation and Environmental Requirements
<br /> A. Energy Conservation. The COUNTY shall comply with the mandatory standards and
<br /> policies relating to energy efficiency standards and policies within the Washington State energy
<br /> conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, 42 U.S.C.
<br /> §§ 6321 et seq., and any amendments thereto.
<br /> B. Environmental Protection. The COUNTY agrees to comply with all applicable
<br /> requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, (NEPA) 42 U.S.C.
<br /> §§ 4321 through 4335; Executive Order No. 11514, as amended, ''Protection and Enhancement
<br /> of Environmental Quality," 42 U.S,C, § 4321 note; FTA statutory requirements at 49 U.S,C. §
<br /> 5324(b); U.S. Council on Environmental Quality regulations pertaining to compliance with
<br /> NEPA, 40 C.F.R. Parts 1500 through 1508; joint Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)/FTA
<br /> regulations, "Environmental Impact and Related Procedures," 23 C.F,R. Part 771 and 49 C.F.R.
<br /> Part 622, and subsequent Federal environmental protection regulations that may be
<br /> promulgated. The COUNTY agrees to comply with 23 U.S.C. §§ 139 and 326 as applicable and
<br /> implement those requirements in accordance with the provisions of joint FHWA/FTA final
<br /> guidance "SAFETEA-LU Environmental Review Process (Public Law 109-59)," 71 Fed. Reg.
<br /> 66576 et seq., November 15, 2006, and any applicable Federal Directives that may be issued at
<br /> a later date, except to the extent that FTA determines otherwise in writing.
<br /> Section 9
<br /> Accounting Records
<br /> A. Project Accounts. The COUNTY agrees to establish and maintain for the Task Order
<br /> either a separate set of accounts or separate accounts within the framework of an established
<br /> accounting system that can be identified with the Work, in compliance with applicable Federal
<br /> laws and regulations. The COUNTY agrees that all checks, payrolls, invoices, contracts,
<br /> vouchers, orders, or other accounting documents pertaining in whole or in part to the Work shall
<br /> be clearly identified, readily accessible and available to the STATE and FTA upon request and,
<br /> to the extent feasible, kept separate from documents not pertaining to the Work.
<br /> B. Funds Received or Made Available for the Work. The COUNTY agrees to deposit in a
<br /> financial institution, all advance Work payments it receives from the Federal Government and
<br /> record in the Work Account all amounts provided by the Federal Government in support of this
<br /> Task Order and all other funds provided for, accruing to, or otherwise received on account of
<br /> the Work (Project funds) in accordance with applicable Federal Regulations and other
<br /> requirements FTA may impose. Use of financial institutions owned at least 50 percent by
<br /> minority group members is encouraged.
<br /> C. Documentation of Project Costs and Program Income. The COUNTY agrees to support
<br /> all costs charged to the Work, including any approved services contributed by the COUNTY or
<br /> others, with properly executed payrolls, time records, invoices, contracts, or vouchers describing
<br /> in detail the nature and propriety of the charges. The COUNTY also agrees to maintain
<br /> accurate records of all program income derived from implementing the Work, except certain
<br /> income determined by FTA to be exempt from Federal program income requirements.
<br /> GCA 6141 Exhibit A FTA Provisions Page 8 of 12
<br />
|