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lf51Z statements in this certification, PERFORMING AGENCY shall attach an explanation. PERFORMING AGENCY specifically asserts that it has not knowingly faiied to pay a single substantial debt or a number of outstanding debts to a federal or state agency or it is not subject to an outstanding judgment in a suit against PERFORMING AGENCY for collection of the balance. A false statement regarding PERFORMING AGENCY's status will be treated as a material breach of this contract and may be grounds for termination at the option of RECEIVING AGENCY. ARTICLE 8. Assurances PERFORMING AGENCY will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gain. To the extent such provisions are applicable to PERFORMING AGENCY, PERFORMING AGENCY agrees to fully comply with the following: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352); section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Public Law 93-112) ; The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Public Law 101- 336) ; and all amendments to each, and all requirements imposed by the regulations issued pursuant to these acts, especially 45 CFR Part 80 (relating to race, color and national origin), 45 CFR Part 84 (relating to handicap), 45 CFR Part 86 (relating to s~~), and 45 CFR Part 91 (relating to age). Collectively, such requirements obligate RECEIVING AGENCY to provide services without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or political or religious beliefs; PERFORMING AGENCY agrees that in carrying out the terms of this contract, it will do so in a manner which will assist RECEIVING AGENCY to comply with such obligations to the fullest extent of PERFORMING AGENCY's ability. PERFORMING AGENCY will use its best efforts to make available employment opportunities for qualified disabled individuals. . PERFO~~ING AGENCY agrees to comply with the non-discriminatory requirements of Texas Labor Code, Chapter 21, which requires that certain employers not discriminate on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin, or age. PERFORMING AGENCY will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91- 1.90) and Executive Order (EO) 1151.4; (b) notification of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) conformity of Federal actions to State (Clear Air) Implementation Plans under section 176 (c) of the Clear Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. SS 7401 et seq.); and (d) protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, P.L. 93-523. . PERFORMING AGENCY agrees to comply with the Pro-Children Act of 1.994, public Law 103-227; 108 Stat 271 §104; U.S.C.A. Title 20 §§ 6080-6081, regarding the provision of a smoke-free workplace and promoting the non-use of all tobacco products. PERFORMING AGENCY will comply with P.L. 93-348 regarding the protection of human subjects involved in research, development, and related activities supported by any applicable award of federal assistance. PERFORMING AGENCY will comply with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA), P.L. 100-578 (42 U.S.C. 263 a), which establish Federal requirements for the regulation and certification of clinical laboratories. PERFORMING AGENCY will comply with the OSHA Regulations on Bloodborne Pathogens, 56 Fed. Reg. 64175 (1991), 29 C.F.R. 1919.030, which set safety standards for those workers and facilities who may handle bloodborne pathogens. (Independent) 1996 GENERAL PROVISIONS - Page 3 (5/95)