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4.3.2 The local interests may continue to conduct photochemical modeling to the extent that it informs and allows the area to better target contingency measures. However, there is no EPA requirement for photochemical modeling in support of or as a condition of participation in the 8-hour 03 Flex program. 4.3.3 The local governments will continue to develop and regularly update area emissions inventories through CAPCOG. Note that, after consultation with EPA, the base year 2002 will be used for emissions inventories and for future emissions projections 4.3.4 The MSA is an EAC area. Therefore, in order to participate in the 8- hour 03 Flex program, the area agrees to continue its existing EAC requirements. Specifically, the MSA agrees to keep the "Maintenance for Growth" requirement in place through 2012 as agreed to in the area's Early Action Compact with TCEQ and EPA. 4.3.5 The local governments have detailed in an Action Plan the events that will trigger a requirement to implement one or more contingency measures and have specified when those measures will be implemented. The local governments commit to revise or update these contingency measures if state/tribal or federal laws change during the MOA period. 4.3.6 The local governments agree to implement one new, voluntary emissions reduction measure within one year of the signing of the MOA. 4.4 Expected Memorandum of Agreement Duration The signature date of this MOA is the start date of the agreement's term. This agreement remains in effect until December 31, 2013. 4.5 Conditions for Modification or Early Termination This MOA may be modified or terminated by mutual consent of all signatory parties. 4.5.1 Any signatory party may withdraw from the MOA if provisions of the agreement are not carried out by the other signatory parties. As a voluntary program, the area can choose to end its participation at any time. 4.5.2 Failure to abide by the terms of the MOA, should violation of the 8- hourstandard occur, could lead to redesignation as nonattainment for the 8-hour standard.