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The Agency will also ensure the compliance of contractors and <br /> subcontractors with state requirements pertaining to fair housing and equal <br /> opportunity. <br /> G. Environmental Review <br /> 1. Pursuant to 24 CFR § 92.352(b)(1), the County retains responsibility for <br /> environmental review, decision-making and action for purposes of fulfilling <br /> requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for each <br /> activity carried out with HOME funds. The County may require the Agency <br /> to furnish data, information, and assistance for its review and assessment <br /> in order for the County to discharge its responsibilities, including <br /> determining whether the County must prepare an Environmental Impact <br /> Statement. <br /> 2. The Agency retains responsibility for fulfilling the requirements of the State <br /> Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and regulations and ordinances adopted <br /> thereunder. <br /> 3. Performance by the Agency under this Agreement shall include <br /> satisfaction of all applicable requirements of the National and State <br /> Environmental Policy Acts. No funds may be committed to a HOME <br /> activity or project before completion of the environmental review and <br /> approval of the request for release of funds and related certification, <br /> except as authorized by 24 CFR Part 58. <br /> 4. Contracting Requirements <br /> a. This Agreement is subject to the requirements of the Clean Air Act, as <br /> amended, 42 U.S.C. § 1857 et seq., the Federal Water Pollution <br /> Control Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. § 1351 et seq., and the <br /> regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency with respect <br /> thereto, at 40 CFR Part 15, as amended from time to time. In <br /> compliance with said regulations, the Agency shall enforce and cause <br /> or require to be inserted in full in all contracts and subcontracts, with <br /> respect to any nonexempt transaction thereunder funded with <br /> assistance provided under this Agreement, the following requirements: <br /> i. A stipulation by the contractor or subcontractor that any facility to <br /> be utilized in the performance of any nonexempt contract or <br /> subcontract is not listed on the List of Violating Facilities issued by <br /> the Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") pursuant to 40 CFR <br /> § 15.20; <br /> Exhibit A-2 <br /> HCS-16-42-1601-198(2) <br /> City of Everett <br /> Page 6 of 24 <br />