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<br />Public Health Service Act of 1912, ~~523 and 527, 42 USC ~290dd-2, as amended, relating to
<br />conrydentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records;
<br />Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, 42 USC ~~3601 et seq., as amended, relating to
<br />nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; and,
<br />The requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s).
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<br />Collectively, such requirements obligate RECEIVING AGENCY to provide services without discrimination on the
<br />basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability. PERFORMING AGENCY shall carry out the terms of
<br />this contract in a manner which will assist RECEIVING AGENCY in complying with such obligations to the fullest
<br />extent of PERFORMING AGENCY'S ability,
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<br />PERFORMING AGENCY agrees to comply with all or part of the following, as applicable:
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<br />A. Texas Labor Code, Chapter 21, which requires that certain employers not discriminate on the basis of
<br />race, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin, or age.
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<br />B. Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, 8 USC ~1324a, as amended, regarding employment
<br />verification and retention of verification forms for any individual(s) hired on or after November 6,1986,
<br />who will perform any labor or services under this contract.
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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.
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<br />D. The National Research Service Award Act of 1971, 42 USC ~~289a-1 et seq., as amended, and 6601
<br />(PL. 93-348 and P.L. 103-43), as amended, regarding the protection of human subjects involved in
<br />research, development, and related activities supported by any applicable award offederal assistance, as
<br />implemented by 45 CFR Part 46, Protection of Human Subjects.
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<br />E. The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988, 42 USC ~263a, as amended, which
<br />establish federal requirements for the regulation and certification of clinical laboratories.
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<br />F. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration Regulations on Blood Borne Pathogens, 29 CFR
<br />~ 1910.1030, which set safety standards for those workers and facilities in the private sector who may
<br />handle blood borne pathogens, or Title 25 Texas Administrative Code (T AC), Chapter 96, which affects
<br />facilities in the public sector.
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<br />G. Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966,7 USC ~~2131 et seq. (P.L. 89-544), as amended, pertaining to
<br />the care, handling, and treatment of warm-blooded animals held for research, teaching, or other activities
<br />supported by this award of assistance.
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<br />H. Article 9102, Texas Revised Civil Statutes, as amended, pertaining to standards which eliminate
<br />architectural barriers for persons with disabilities.
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<br />I. Health and Safety Code ~ 165.004, relating to the promotion of breast-feeding by providing information
<br />that encourages breast-feeding to program participants who are pregnant women or mothers with infants.
<br />Promotional material may be requested from RECEIVING AGENCY by calling (512) 406-0744.
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