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(1) Work together and with other state agencies to refine the existing process for screening and prioritization of project proposals located in the floodplains of the state. (2) Coordinate efforts with other state agencies in the development and submission of reports as requested by FEMA to demonstrate compliance with the minimum NFIP regulations. (3) Communicate and coordinate and with other state agencies and FEMA on matters relating to program/project planning and implementation of activities/projects in the floodplains of the state. (4) Meet and with other state agencies semi-annually to review and discuss the state's floodplain management program. (5) Work and with other state agencies together to develop criteria for the development of floodplain management programs, that satisfy the state floodplain management standards as established by the commission.
(6) Comply with all relevant state and federal statutes in addition to this MOU as it relates to the management of floodplains in the state. (7) Cooperate on activities related to the implementation of the "Texas State Floodplain Management Plan for State Agencies." (e) General Conditions: (1) Term of MOU. The Term of this MOU shall be from the effective date until termination. of this agreement, as hereinafter provided. (2) Notice of Termination. Any party may terminate this MOU upon a 30-day written notice to the other party. Both parties agree to fulfill any grant commitments in place at the time of termination. Only upon written concurrence of both parties can this MOU be modified. (3) Cooperation of Parties. It is the intention of the parties that the details of providing the services in support of this MOU shall be worked out, in good faith, by both parties.
(4) Nondiscrimination. Activities conducted under this MOU will be in compliance with the nondiscrimination provisions as contained in Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, and other nondiscrimination statutes, namely Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1992, which aggregately provide that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, marital status, or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. (5) Notices. Any notices required by this MOU to be in writing shall be addressed to the respective party as follows: Texas Natural Resource Conservation
Commission, Attn: Executive Director, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and to the General Services Commission, Attn: Executive Director, P.O. Box 13047, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711-3047. (6) Effective Date of Agreement. This Agreement is effective upon execution by both parties. By signing this Agreement, the signatories acknowledge that they are acting under proper authority from their governing bodies.
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