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<br /> C. Pro-Children Act of 1994, 20 USC §§6081-6084, regarding the provision of a smoke-free workplace and
<br /> promoting the non-use of all tobacco products.
<br /> D. The National Research Service Award Act of 1971, as amended, 42 USC §§288 et seq. and 6601 (P.L.
<br /> 93-348 and P.L. 103-43) regarding the protection of human subjects involved in research, development,
<br /> and related activities supported by any applicable award of federal assistance.
<br /> E. The Clinica~ Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988,42 USC §263a, which establish federal
<br /> requirements for the regulation and certification of clinical laboratories.
<br /> F. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration Regulations on Blood Borne Pathogens, 56 Fed.
<br /> Reg. 64175 (1991),29 CFR §1910.1030, which set safety standards for those workers and facilities who
<br /> may handle blood borne pathogens.
<br /> G. Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966, 7 USC §§2131 et seq. (p.L. 89-544), as amended, pertaining
<br /> to the care, handling, and treatment of warm-blooded animals held for research, teaching, or other
<br /> activities supported by this award of assistance.
<br /> H. Article 9102, Texas Revised Civil Statutes (TRCS), as amended, pertaining to standards which
<br /> eliminate architectural barriers for persons with disabilities.
<br /> 1. Health and Safety Code §165.004 (Vernon's Supp. 1998), relating to the promotion of breast-feeding
<br /> by providing information that encourages breast-feeding to program participants who are pregnant
<br /> women or mothers with infants. Promotional material may be requested from RECEMNG AGENCY
<br /> by calling (512) 406-0744.
<br /> J. Environmental standards pursuant to the following:
<br /> (1) Institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act
<br /> of 1969, 42 USC §§4321-4347 (P.L. 91-90) and Executive Order 11514 "Protection and
<br /> Enhancement of Environmental Quality."
<br /> (2) Notification of violating facilities pursuant to Executive Order 11738 "Providing
<br /> for Administration of the Clean Air Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with Respect
<br /> to Federal Contracts, Grants, or Loans."
<br /> (3) Protection of wetlands pursuant to Executive Order 11990.
<br /> (4) Evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with Executive Order 11988.
<br /> (5) Assurance of project consistency with the approved State Management program developed under
<br /> the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, 16 USC 1451 et seq.
<br /> (6) Conformity of federal actions to state clean air implementation plans under the
<br /> Clean Air Act of 1955, as amended, 42 USC §§7401 et seq.
<br /> (7) Protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974,
<br /> as amended, 42 USC §§300f-300j (P.L. 93-523).
<br /> (8) Protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (P.L. 93-
<br /> 205).
<br /> K. The Hatch Political Activity Act, 5 USC §7321-29, which limits the political activity of employees
<br /> whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with federal funds.
<br /> L. The Federal Fair Labor Standards Act and the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970, as applicable,
<br /> concerning minimum wage and maximum hours.
<br /> M. General Appropriations Act, Regular Session, 75th Legislature, 1997, Article IX, §33 "Limitation on
<br /> Grants to Units of Local Government." For the purpose of §33, "unit oflocal government" shall mean
<br /> a council of governments, a regional planning commission, or a similar regional planning agency created
<br /> under Chapter 391, Local Government Code; a Local Workforce Development Board; or an MHMR
<br /> community center.
<br /> N. Texas Government Code, Chapter 573, Vernon's 1994, relating to nepotism.
<br /> O. Texas Government Code" Chapter 552, Vernon's 1994, relating to open records and public information.
<br /> P. Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Vernon's 1994, relating to open meetings.
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