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determination from the TNRCC as to the eligibility of the project prior to consideration for funding. 7. Projects Requiring TNRCC Registration. Projects or facilities that require registration from the TNRCC, and which are otherwise eligible for funding, may be funded. However, the registration for the facility must be finally received before that project can be selected for funding. 8. Projects that Create a Competitive Advantage Over Private Industry. In accordance with 9361.014(b) of the Texas Health and Safety Code, a project or service funded under this Agreement must promote cooperation between public and private entities and may not be otherwise readily available or create a competitive advantage over a private industry that provides recycling or solid waste services. Under this definition, the term private industry includes non-profit entities. 9. Supplanting Existing Funds. Funds provided under this Agreement may not be used to supplant existing funds. In particular, staff positions where the functions assigned to that position will remain the same and that were active at the time of the grant application, and were funded from a source other than a previous solid waste grant, are not eligible for grant funding. This provision does not apply to the salaries for staff of the SUBCONTRACTOR in its conduct of activities under this Agreement. 10. Food/Entertainment Expenses. Funds provided under this Agreement may not be used for food or entertainment expenses, including refreshments at meetings and other functions. This provision does not apply to authorized employee per diem expenses for food costs incurred while on travel status. 11. Use of Alcoholic Beverages. Funds provided under this agreement may not be used for payment of salaries to any employee who uses alcoholic beverages on active duty. None of these funds may be used for the purchase of alcoholic beverages, including travel expenses reimbursed with these funds. 12. Funds to law Enforcement Agencies. Funds provided under this Agreement may not be provided to any law enforcement agency regulated by Chapter 415 of the Texas Government Code, unless the law enforcement agency is in compliance with all rules developed by the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education pursuant to Chapter 415 of the Texas Government Code, or the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education certifies that the requesting agency is in the process of achieving compliance with such rules. CAPCO FY2001 Solid Waste Interlocal Contract 20