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Total reimbursements will not exceed: $1,733,812.00. SECTION VIII. SPECIAL PROVISIONS: General Provisions, Compliance and Reporting Article II, Section 2.07, Statutes and Standards of General Applicability, is hereby amended to include the following: Contractor shall comply with all provisions required by implementing the regulations of the Department of Agriculture, 7 CFR Part 246, 248; Department of Justice Guidelines for Enforcement of Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964; 28 CFR § 50.3 and 28 CFR Part 42; and Food & Nutrition Service (FNS) directives and guidelines, to the effect that no person will, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability be excluded from participation under any program or activity for which Contractor receives federal financial assistance from FNS; and hereby gives assurance that it shall immediately take measures necessary to implement this Program Attachment. Contractor shall compile data, maintain records and submit reports, as required, to permit effective enforcement of the nondiscrimination laws and permit authorized USDA and State of Texas personnel, during normal working hours, to review such records, books, and accounts as needed to ascertain compliance with the nondiscrimination laws. The Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service (USDA), has the right to seek judicial enforcement if Contractor violates any nondiscrimination laws. This Assurance is binding on Contractor, its successors, transferees, and assignees, as long as they receive assistance or retain possession of any assistance from the Department of Agriculture. The person or persons whose signatures appear on the Core Contract are authorized to sign this Assurance on behalf of Contractor. Contractor shall comply with all of the requirements of the current WIC Policy and Procedures Manual and Program rules as well as state and federal laws and amendments governing or regulating the WIC Program. A copy of the current WIC Policy and Procedures Manual has been made available to Contractor. The WIC Policy and Procedures Manual, and all revisions made to the WIC Policy and Procedures Manual are incorporated into this Agreement by reference. Contractor has a duty to remain familiar with the contents within the WIC Policy and Procedures Manual. Contractor is responsible for ensuring that employees or agents acting on behalf of Contractor comply with all of the requirements of the current WIC Policy and Procedures Manual, Program rules and all state and federal laws and amendments governing and regulating the WIC Program. General Provisions, Payment Methods and Restrictions Article V, Section 5.01, Payment Methods, is hereby modified to include the following paragraphs: The participant caseload will be assigned by DSHS by giving written notice to Contractor. The participant caseload is subject to change upon written notice to Contractor from DSHS with Contractor's concurrence. Contractor assumes liability for PROGRAM ATTACHMENT — Page 6