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Each of the parties agrees to adhere to all policies and procedures established in this agreement, including the eligibility certification,cost,and design of the Regional Reduced Fare Permit. Each of the parties also agrees to honor a Regional Reduced Fare Permit issued by any of the parties,which will result in mutual benefits by facilitating interagency public transportation use by senior and disabled persons within the region. Section 3.Roles and Responsibilities.The roles and responsibilities associated with this agreement are as follows: a).MOA Signatories(parties):Transportation operators who sign this MOA(agreement)will comply with the conditions set forth in this MOA,Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,42 U.S.C. §2000d et seq.,regulations adopted to implement Title VI,and other applicable FTA regulations,and will provide staff for the RRFP Task Force.MOA signatories agree to address eligibility issues and other complaints as they arise with their customers relating to this agreement. Issues associated with this agreement that cannot be handled by the Resident Agency will be brought to the attention of the RRFP Task Force by the Resident Agency at its next scheduled meeting. MOA signatories will also provide timely and substantive feedback on amendments to this agreement. b).Puget Sound Regional Council(PSRC):Will serve as the holder of the MOA and convener of the RRFP Task Force.PSRC is not a signatory or enforcer of the agreement. c).RRFP Task Force:Will adhere to the responsibilities set forth in Sections 13 and 14. The RRFP Task Force will review and evaluate possible amendments to this agreement and make recommendations for amendments consistent with Sections 16, 17,and 18 of this agreement. Section 4.Definition of Terms. The following words used in this agreement shall have the meanings set forth in this section: a). A.D.A.-eligible: Shall mean a person certified under the Americans with Disabilities Act consistent with CFR 49,sections 37.123 and 37.125. b). Automatically Eligible:An applicant with a valid A.D.A.Paratransit Card or other supporting materials will not be required to go through the standard eligibility certification process for a Regional Reduced Fare Permit.Any party may establish reasonable application procedures to determine validity of the A.D.A.Paratransit Card(or other supporting materials)and to gather necessary information. c). Disabled Person: Shall mean any individual who,by reason of a physical or mental impairment which can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than three(3)months or to result in death, is unable without specific facilities,planning or design to utilize mass transportation facilities and services as effectively as persons who are not so affected. d). Permanent Disability: Shall mean any incapacity expected to last for the lifetime of the person affected. e). Personal Care Attendant(PCA)Policy: Shall mean certifying a disabled person as requiring another person as an aid to facilitate travel all or some of the time. 2017 Regional Reduced Fare Permit Memorandum of Agreement 2 of 9