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Article XIX -Fly America Act of 1974 All recipients must comply with Preference for U.S.Flag Air Carriers:(air carriers holding certificates under 12)for international air transportation of people and property to the extent that such service is available,in accordance with the International Air Transportation Faír Competitive Practices Act of 1974 ( )and the interpretative guidelines issued by the Comptroller General of the United States in the March 31,1981,ao era art to Comptroller General Decision B-138942. Article XX -Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990 In accordance with Section 6 of the Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990,_2Liall 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,18¿_E_§B_2_5. Article XXI -Limited English Proficiency (Civil Rights Act of 1964,Title VI) 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.Providing meaningful access for persons with LEP may entail providing language assistance services,including oral interpretation and written translation.In order to facilitate compliance with Title VI,recipients are encouraged to consider the need for language services for LEP persons served or encountered in developing program budgets.Executive Order 13166,Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency (August 11,2000),requires federal agencies to issue guidance to recipients,assisting such organizations and entities in understanding their language access obligations. DHS published the required recipient guidance in April 2011,DHS Guidance to Federal Financial Assistance Recipients Regarding Title VI Prohibition Against National Origin Discrimination AMecting Limited English Proficient Persons,76 Fed.Reg.21755-21768,(April 18,2011).The Guidance provides helpful information such as how a recipient can determine the extent of its obligation to provide language services;selecting language services;and elements of an effective plan on language assistance for LEP persons.For additional assistance and information regarding language access obligations,please refer to the DHS Recipient Guidance Ntps www dhs.gov auidance-Dubushed-heio-department-succorted-organ gat ons- provide-meaningful-access-people-Umited and additional resources on http yvwwlep gov. Article XXil -Lobbying Prohibitions All recipients must comply with 31 U.S.C §1352,which provides that none of the funds provided under an award may be expended by the recipient to pay any person to influence,or attempt to influence an officer or employee of any agency,a Member of Congress,an officer or employee of Congress,or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with any Federal action concerning the award or renewal. Article XXIll -Non-supplanting Requirement All recipients who receive awards made under programs that prohibit supplanting by law must ensure that Federal funds do not replace (supplant)funds that have been budgeted for the same purpose through non- Federal sources.Where federal statues for a particular program prohibits supplanting,applicants or recipients may be required to demonstrate and document that a reduction in non-Federal resources occurred for reasons other than the receipt of expected receipt of Federal funds. Article XXIV -Patents and Intellectual Property Rights Unless otherwise provided by law,recipients are subject to the Bayn-Dole Act,Pub L.No.96-517,as amended, and codified in 35 U S.C §200 et seq.All recipients are subject to the specific requirements governing the development,reporting,and disposition of rights to inventions and patents resulting from financial assistance awards are in 37 CF R.Part 401 and the standard patent rights clause in 37 C.F.R.§401.14. -9 -