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Article XXXIX Whistleblower Protection Act Article XL Assurances, Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles,. Representations and Certifications Article )(LI D'sposition of Equipment Acquired Under the Federal Award Article XLII Patents and Intellectual Property Rights Article I - Limited English Proficiency (Civil Rights Act of 1984, Title VI) Recipients must comply with Title Vi of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (42 U.S.C. section 2000d et seq.) 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 prograrns and services. For additional assistance and information regarding language access obligations, please refer to the DHS Recipient Guidance: httpsJ/www dhs gov/guidance- published -help -department- supported -organizations -provide -meaningful -access -people - limited and additional resources on httpJhvww.lep gov. Article li - Universal Identifier and System of Award Management Recipients are required to comply with the requirements set forth in the government -wide financial assistance award term regarding the System for Award Management and Universal Identifier Requirements located at 2 C.F.R. Part 25, Appendix A, the full text of which is incorporated here by reference. Article III - Environmental PMnnMg and Historic Preservation (EMP) Review DHS/FEMA funded activities that may require an EHP review are subject to the FEMA Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation (EHP) review process. This review does not address all federal, state, and local requirements. Acceptance of federal funding requires recipient to comply with all federal, state, and local laws. DHSIFEMA los required to consider the potential impacts to natural and cultural resources of all projects funded by OHS/ FEMA grant funds, through its EHP Review process, as mandated by the National Environmental Policy Act; National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended; National Flood Insurance Program regulations; and, any other applicable laws and Executive Orders To access the FEMA EHP screening form and instructions, go to the DHS/FEMA website at' htiosJ/www.fema 8ov/media-litxary/a zEgs/documents/90195. In order to initiate EHP review of your project(s), you must complete all relevant sections of this form and submit it to the Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) along with all other pertinent project information The EHP review process must be completed before funds are released to carry out the proposed project; otherwise, DHS/FEMA may not be able to fund the project due to noncompliance with EHP laws, executive order, regulations, and policies If ground disturbing activities occur during construction, applicant will monitor ground disturbance, and If any potential archeological resources are discovered, applicant will immediately ease work In that area and notify the pass-through entity, if applicable, and DHS/FEMA Article IV - Prior Approval for Modification of Approved Budget Before rnatang any change to the FEMA approved budget for this award, you must request prior written approval from FEMA where required by 2 C F.R Section 200.308 FEMA Is also utilizing its discretion to impose an additional restriction under 2 C.F.R. Section 200 308(f) regarding the transfer of funds among direct cost categories, programs, functions, or activities. Therefore, for awards with an approved budget where the federal share is greater than the simplified acquisition threshold (currently $250,000), you may not transfer funds among direct cost categories, programs, functions, or activities without prior written approval from FEMA where the cumulative amount of such transfers exceeds or is expected to exceed ten percent (10%) of the total budget FEMA last approved. You must report any deviations from your FEMA approved budget in the first Federal Financial Report (SF -425) you submit following any budget deviation, regardless of whether the budget deviation requires prior written approval Article V - Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 DHS-FEMA-EMPG-ARPA-FY21 Page 25 of 34 Kittitas County Sheriffs Office EM, E22-264