or exceptions related thereto. Reference 49 CFR 18.39(i)(11 ).
The CITY shall require copies of all of the records of the CONTRACTOR'S employees to include but not
limited to driver's license, driver's record, DOT physicals and requirements, training records, certified
background report, certified drug & alcohol report and any other paperwork that pertains to the operating of
the CITY'S FRPS. The CITY shall have the right of access to and inspection of the records during this agreement.
All operators must have annual DOT physicals. The CONTRACTOR shall provide an annual report that
states the operators did have their annual physicals.
Environmental Resource Conservation and Energy Requirements
To the extent applicable, the CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with the requirements of the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§ 4321 et sea.: Section 14 of the Federal
Transit Act, as amended, 49 U.S.C. app. §§ 1610; the Council on Environmental Quality regulations, 40
C.F.R. Part 1500 et sea.: and the joint FHWA/FTA regulations, "Environmental Impact and Related
Procedures," at 23 C.F.R. Part 771 and 49 C.F.R. Part 622.
(a) Air Pollution.
The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with the joint FHWA/FTA regulations, "Air Quality Conformity
and Priority Procedures for Use in Federal-Aid Highway and 49 C.F.R. Part 623. The
CONTRACTOR agrees to obtain satisfactory assurances that any facilities or equipment acquired,
constructed, or improved under the contract are or will be designed and equipped to limit air
pollution as provided in accordance with the following EPA regulations: "Control of Air Pollution
from Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Engines," 40 C.F.R. Part 85; "Control of Air Pollution from
New and In-Use Motor Vehicles and New and In-Use Motor Vehicle Engines: Certification and Test
Procedures,” 40 C.F.R. Part 86; and "Fuel Economy of Motor Vehicles," 40 C.F.R. Part 600; in
accordance with the applicable Federally-approved State Implementation Plan (in particular, the
Transportation Control Measures); and in accordance with applicable Federal regulations,
directives and other standards. CONTRACTOR also agrees to include these requirements in each
subcontract exceeding $100,000 financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by
FTA.
(bo) Energy Conservation.
The CONTRACTOR shall comply with mandatory standards and policies relating to energy
efficiency that are contained in applicable State energy conservation plans issued in compliance
with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, 42 U.S.C. § 6321 et sea.
(c) Clean Water
The CONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued
pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq. The
CONTRACTOR shall report each violation to the CITY and understands and agrees that the CITY
will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notification to FTA and the appropriate EPA
Regional Office. CONTRACTOR also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract
exceeding $100,000 financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA.
Interest of Members of or Delegates to Congress
No member of or delegate to the Congress of the United States shall be admitted to any share or part of
this contract or to benefit thereof.
Federal Participation. Laws. Regulations. and Assistance
CONTRACTOR shall at all times comply with all applicable FTA regulations, policies, procedures and
directives, including without limitation those listed directly or by reference in the Master Agreement
between Nashua Transit and FTA, as they may be amended or promulgated from time to time during the
