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Activity before the completion of the environmental review process, including the requirements of 24 C.F.R. §58.6, and the Department has provided written clearance. B. If funds are provided under this Contract to a"state recipient," the recipient is delegated authority as the Responsible Entity (RE) and makes all environmental clearance determinations. The Department assumes the role of HUD pursuant to 24 C.F.R. Part 58, "Subpart H- Release of Funds for Particular Projects" and is responsible for reviewing and approving the Request for Release of Funds and granting the recipient the Authority to Use Grant Funds. C. A non-governmental entity is not delegated authority to become an RE and make environmental determinations and therefore, shall assist Department in completing the environmental review by providing all relevant documentation needed to perform an environmental review, or carry out mitigating measures required, or selecting an alternate property for assistance. D. Both state recipients and subrecipients must attend HOME training for environmental assessment. The assessments must be satisfactory to Department. This Contract is conditional in nature and does not grant RSP legal claim to any HOME funds for a specific project or site until the environmental review process is approved by Department. The agreement to provide funds to the project is conditional on Department's or RSP's determination to proceed with, modify or cancel the project based on the results of a subsequent environmental review. E. Funds provided under this Contract may not be used in connection with acquisition or rehabilitation or new construction of housing located in an area identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as having special flood hazards, unless the locality in which the site is located is participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) or less than a year has passed since FEMA notification regarding such hazards and flood insurance is obtained as a condition of approval of the commitment. RSP must determine if the locality participates in the NFIP during the preliminary stages of the environmental clearance process. Section 6.2 Affirmative Marketing RSP shall adopt affirmative marketing procedures and requirements. The affirmative marketing procedures and requirements shall include, but not be limited to, those specified in 24 C.F.R. §92351. The procedures and requirements shall be prepared and implemented in a manner prescribed by Department. Section 6.3 Labor Standards A. Every contract for the construction (rehabilitation or new construction) of housing that includes 12 or more units assisted with HOME funds must contain a provision in accordance with 24 C.F.R. §92.354. Contracts involving their employment shall be subject to the provisions, as applicable, of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, 40 U.S.C. Sec. 328 to 334. Construction contractors and subcontractors must comply with regulations issued under these 10 Of 25 2010-0015 ~;r