WA State Military Department 12/27/2016

All recipients must comply with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(Title VI) 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 htto://www.lep.gov. Article XVI-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, all 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 XVII-Fly America Act of 1974 All 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 XVIII-Best Practices for Collection and Use of Personally Identifiable Information(PII) OHS defines personally identifiable information (PII)as any information that permits the identity of an individual to be directly or indirectly inferred, including any information that is linked or linkable to that individual. All recipients who collect PII are required to have a publically-available privacy policy that describes standards on the usage and maintenance of PII they collect. Award recipients may also find as a useful resource the OHS Privacy Impact Assessments: Privacy Guidance and Privacy template respectively. Article XIX-Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 All recipients must comply with the requirements of Titles I, II, and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act,which prohibits recipients from discriminating on the basis of disability in the operation of public entities, public and private transportation systems, places of public accommodation, and certain testing entities. (42 U.S.C. sections 12101 12213). Article XX-Age Discrimination Act of 1975 All recipients must comply with the requirements of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975(Title 42 U.S. Code,section 6101 et seq.),which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age in any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance Article XXI -Activities Conducted Abroad All recipients must ensure that project activities carried on outside the United States are coordinated as necessary with appropriate government authorities and that appropriate licenses, permits, or approvals are obtained. Article XXII-Acknowledgment of Federal Funding from DHS All recipients must acknowledge their use of federal funding when issuing statements, press releases, requests for proposals, bid invitations, and other documents describing projects or programs funded in whole or in part with Federal funds Article XXIII-Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging while Driving All 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 XXIV-Federal Debt Status All 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 XXV-False Claims Act and Program Fraud Civil Remedies DHS-FEMA-EMPG-FFY 16 Page 29 of 32 Everett City of, E17-148