|
individuals and information as may be necessary, as required by DHS regulations and other applicable laws or program
<br /> guidance.
<br /> 3. Recipients must submit timely, complete, and accurate reports to the appropriate DHS officials and maintain appropriate
<br /> backup documentation to support the reports.
<br /> 4. Recipients must comply with all other special reporting, data collection, and evaluation requirements,as prescribed by law
<br /> or detailed in program guidance.
<br /> 5. If, during the past three years, recipients have been accused of discrimination on the grounds of race, color, national origin
<br /> (including limited English proficiency(LEP)), sex, age, disability, religion, or familial status, recipients must provide a list of all
<br /> such proceedings, pending or completed, including outcome and copies of settlement agreements to the DHS FAO and the
<br /> DHS Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties(CRCL) by e-mail at crclehq.dhs.gov or by mail at U.S. Department of Homeland
<br /> Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Building 410, Mail Stop#0190 Washington, D.C. 20528.
<br /> 6. In the event courts or administrative agencies make a finding of discrimination on grounds of race, color, national origin
<br /> (including LEP), sex, age, disability, religion, or familial status against the recipient, or recipients settle a case or matter
<br /> alleging such discrimination, recipients must forward a copy of the complaint and findings to the DHS FAO and the CRCL
<br /> office by e-mail or mail at the addresses listed above.
<br /> The United States has the right to seek judicial enforcement of these obligations.
<br /> Article XXXVI-Assurances,Administrative Requirements,Cost Principles,and Audit Requirements
<br /> DHS financial assistance recipients must complete either the OMB Standard Form)Standard Form 424B Assurances-
<br /> Non-Construction Programs. or OMB Standard Form 424D Assurances-Construction Programs as applicable. Certain
<br /> 9 9 PP
<br /> assurances in these documents may not be applicable to your program, and the DHS financial assistance office(DHS FAO)
<br /> may require applicants to certify additional assurances. Applicants are required to fill out the assurances applicable to their
<br /> program as instructed by the awarding agency. Please contact the DHS FAO if you have any questions.
<br /> DHS financial assistance recipients are required to follow the applicable provisions of the Uniform Administrative
<br /> Requirements, Cost Principles,and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards located at Title 2, Code of Federal Regulations.
<br /> Part 200, and adopted by DHS at 2 C.F.R. Part 3002.
<br /> Article XXXVII-National Environmental Policy Act
<br /> Recipients must comply with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA)and the Council on
<br /> Environmental Quality(CEQ) Regulations for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of NEPA,which requires recipients to
<br /> use all practicable means within their authority, and consistent with other essential considerations of national policy,to create
<br /> and maintain conditions under which people and nature can exist in productive harmony and fulfill the social, economic, and
<br /> other needs of present and future generations of Americans.
<br /> Article XXXVIII-Nondiscrimination in Matters Pertaining to Faith-Based Organizations
<br /> It is OHS policy to ensure the equal treatment of faith-based organizations in social service programs administered or
<br /> supported by DHS or its component agencies, enabling those organizations to participate in providing important social
<br /> services to beneficiaries. Recipients must comply with the equal treatment policies and requirements contained in 6 C.F.R.
<br /> Part 19 and other applicable statues, regulations, and guidance governing the participations of faith-based organizations in
<br /> individual OHS programs.
<br /> Article XXXIX-Acceptance of Post Award Changes
<br /> In the event FEMA determines that changes are necessary to the award document after an award has been made, including
<br /> changes to period of performance or terms and conditions, recipients will be notified of the changes in writing. Once
<br /> notification has been made, any subsequent request for funds will indicate recipient acceptance of the changes to the award.
<br /> Please call the FEMA/GMD Call Center at(866)927-56.46 or via e-mail to ASK-GMDta`7dhs.gov if you have any questions.
<br /> Article XL -Disposition of Equipment Acquired Under the Federal Award
<br /> DHS-FEMA-EMPG-FY 18 Page 34 of 36 «Jurisdiction» OEM, E19-125
<br />
|