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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 Clinical 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 Bl09d Borne Pathogens, 56 Fed.
<br />Reg. 64175 (1991),29 CFR ~ 1910.1030, which set safety standards for thos~ 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 othe'r
<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 />I. Health and Safety Code ~ 165.004 (V emon' 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 RECEIVING 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 ~~43~1-4347 (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 of local 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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