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regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor; that it will furnish the City, HUD, and the Secretary of Labor such information as they may require for the supervision of such compliance; and that it will otherwise assist the City, HUD, and the Department of Labor in the discharge of the Department of Labor's primary responsibility for securing compliance. The Agency will also ensure the compliance of contractors and subcontractors with state requirements pertaining to equal opportunity. J. Non-Discrimination It is the policy of the City to reject discrimination which denies equal treatment to any individual because of his or her race, creed, color, national origin, families with children, marital status, sexual orientation, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability as provided in Washington's Law against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW, and the Snohomish County Human Rights Ordinance, Chapter 2.460 SCC. These laws protect against specific forms of discrimination in employment, credit transactions, public accommodation, housing, county facilities and services, and county contracts. The Agency shall comply with Chapter 2.460 SCC, which is incorporated herein by this reference. Execution of this Loan Agreement constitutes a certification by the Agency of the Agency's compliance with the requirements of Chapter 2.460 SCC. If the Agency is found to have violated this provision, or to have furnished false or misleading information in an investigation or proceeding conducted pursuant to Chapter 2.460 SCC, this Loan Agreement may be subject to a declaration of default and termination at the City's discretion. This provision shall not affect the Agency's obligations under other federal, state, or local laws against discrimination. K. Environmental Review 1. NEPA Pursuant to 24 CFR § 92.352(b)(1), the City retains responsibility for environmental review, decision making and action for purposes of fulfilling requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") for each activity carried out with HOME funds. The City may require the Agency to furnish data, information, and assistance for its review and assessment in order for the City to discharge its responsibilities, including determining whether the City must prepare an Environmental Impact Statement. 2. SEPA The Agency retains responsibility for fulfilling the requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act ("SEPA") and regulations and ordinances adopted thereunder. 3. Compliance as a Pre-Condition Performance by the Agency under this Loan Agreement shall include satisfaction of all applicable requirements of the National and State Environmental Policy Acts. No Loan Agreement Cocoon House Page 8 of 51