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<br /> Section 29. Geographic Information and Related Spatial Data. In accordance with
<br /> U.S. OMB Circular A-16, "Coordination of Geographic Information and Related Spatial Data
<br /> Activities," August 19,2002, the Contractor agrees to implement its Project so that any activities
<br /> involving spatial data and geographic information systems activities financed directly or
<br /> indirectly, in whole or in part, by Federal assistance, consistent with the National Spatial Data
<br /> infrastructure promulgated by the Federal Geographic Data Committee, except to the extent that
<br /> FTA or the Department determines otherwise in writing.
<br /> Section 30. Metric System.
<br /> To the extent U.S. DOT or FTA directs, the Recipient agrees to use the metric system of
<br /> measurement in its Project activities, in accordance with the Metric Conversion Act, as
<br /> amended by the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 205a et seq.;
<br /> Executive Order No. 12770, "Metric Usage in Federal Government Programs," 15 U.S.C. § 205a
<br /> note; and applicable U.S. DOT or FTA regulations, and agrees to follow applicable Federal
<br /> directives, except to the extent the Federal Government determines otherwise in writing. As
<br /> practicable and feasible, the Recipient agrees to accept products and services with dimensions
<br /> expressed in the metric system of measurement
<br /> Section 31. Motor Carrier Safety. To the extent applicable, the Contractor agrees to
<br /> comply with, and assures the compliance of its sub-recipients, lessees, and third party
<br /> contractors with, applicable provisions of the following regulations promulgated by the U.S.
<br /> Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (U.S. FMCSA):
<br /> a. Financial Responsibility. The Contractor agrees as follows:
<br /> (1) To the extent that the Contractor is engaged in interstate
<br /> commerce and not within a defined commercial zone, the
<br /> Contractor agrees to comply with U.S. FMCSA regulations,
<br /> "Minimum Levels of Financial Responsibility for Motor Carriers,"
<br /> 49 U.S.C. Part 387, dealing with economic registration and
<br /> insurance requirements. For recipients of Federal assistance
<br /> under 49 U.S.C. §§ 5307, 5310, 5311, 5316 5317, 49 C.F.R. Part
<br /> 387 is modified by 49 U.S.C. § 31138(e)(4) which reduces the
<br /> amount of insurance required of such recipients to the highest
<br /> amount of any state in which the transit provider operates.
<br /> (2) To the extent that the Contractor is engaged in interstate
<br /> commerce and not within a defined commercial zone and is not a
<br /> unit of government (defined as Federal Government, a state, any
<br /> political subdivision of a state or any agency established under a
<br /> compact between states), the Contractor agrees to comply with
<br /> U.S. FMCSA regulations, Subpart B, "Federal Motor Carrier
<br /> Safety Regulations," at 49 CFR Parts 390 through 396.
<br /> b. Driver Qualifications. The Contractor agrees to comply with U.S. FMCSA's
<br /> regulations, "Commercial Driver's License Standards, Requirements, and
<br /> Penalties," 49 C.F.R. Part 383.
<br /> C. Substance Abuse Rules for Motor Carriers. The Contractor agrees to comply
<br /> with U.S. FMCSA's regulations, "Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing
<br /> Requirements," 49 C.F.R. Part 382, which apply to transit providers that
<br /> operate a commercial motor vehicle that has a gross weight rating over
<br /> 26,000 pounds or is designed to transport sixteen (16) or more passengers,
<br /> including the driver.
<br /> Section 32. Substance Abuse. To the extent applicable, the Contractor, its sub-
<br /> contractors or their employees perform a safety-sensitive function under the Agreement, the
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