6. Incorporation of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Terms.
The preceding provisions include, in part, certain Standard Terms & Conditions required by USDOT,
whether or not expressly stated in the preceding contract provisions. All USDOT required contractual
provisions, as stated in FTA Circular 4220.1F, are hereby incorporated by reference. Anything to the
contrary herein notwithstanding, all FTA mandated terms shall be deemed to control in the event of a
conflict with other provisions contained in this contract. The Contractor shall not perform any act, fail to
perform any act, or refuse to comply with any request that would cause the City to be in violation of FTA
terms and conditions.
7. Environmental Resource Conservation and Energy Conservation.
(a) Energy Conservation.
Contractor shall comply with mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency that are
contained in the New Hampshire energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy
and Conservation Act, 42 U.S.C. § 6321 et seq.
(b) Clean Air.
1. Contractor shall comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations pursuant to Section 306
of the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 7606, and other requirements of the Clean Air Act,
as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§ 7401 - 76719. Contractor shall report each violation to the City and
understands and agrees that the City will, in turn, report each violation as required to FTA and the
appropriate EPA Regional Office.
2. Contractor shall include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding $100,000 financed in
whole or in part with FTA assistance.
(c) Clean Water
1. Contractor shall comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to
Section 508 of the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. § 1368, and other requirements of the
Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. §§ 1251 - 1377. Contractor shall report each violation to
the City and understands and agrees that the City shall, in turn, report each violation as required to
FTA and the appropriate EPA Regional Office.
2. Contractor shall include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding $100,000 financed in
whole or in part with FTA assistance.
8. Compliance with Laws & Federal Changes. Contractor shall comply with all applicable
laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, programs, plans, and orders in the performance of the Contract
Documents. Without limiting the foregoing, Contractor shall comply with all applicable FTA regulations,
policies, procedures and directives, including without limitation those listed directly or by reference in the
Master Agreement between the City and FTA, as they may be amended or promulgated from time to time
during the term of the contract. Contractor's failure to comply shall constitute a material breach of the
contract.
