2016-294-E Emergency Svc - NC Dept of Public Safety MOA for 2016 Tier II Grant for hazardous preparedness materials

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DocuSign Envelope ID:41E1551E-8DOC-4A96-BC69-EAF7407E2D63 4. CONDITIONS: The funds awarded under this grant must only be used by your county's or region's LEPC for the purposes of hazardous materials emergency response planning, training and exercises, as mandated in North Carolina General Statute 166A-29.1. Furthermore, the use of these funds must meet one or more of the follow criteria: A. Support costs incurred facilitating LEPC meetings (e.g. printing, general office supplies, food and non-alcoholic beverages) B. Support regional LEPC meetings and collaboration C. Enhance LEPC outreach efforts or produce promotional materials D. Host or support local and regional LEPC conferences E. Create or update hazardous material emergency response plans F. Support local or regional hazardous materials response exercises G. Support purchases of equipment necessary to support the LEPC and its mission i. Purchases of equipment must be pre-approved in writing by the NCEM EPCRA Coordinator H. Support hazardous material risk assessments currently being conducted by North Carolina Emergency Management L Under no circumstances are the following items eligible for funding under this grant: i. Salaries or benefits for any employee ii. Drone aircraft or unmanned aerial vehicles iii. Support for programs not focused on hazardous materials preparedness 5. REGULATION: The funds awarded under this grant must be used in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws governing their use to include compliance with GS §143C-6-23 and 09 NCAC 03M. By accepting this payment, the below official agrees to use these funds in a manner consistent with state laws and regulations. 6. TAXES: Recipient shall be responsible for all taxes. 7. WARRANTY: As an independent recipient, the Recipient will hold the Grantor harmless for any liability and personal injury that may occur from or in connection with the performance of this Agreement to the extent permitted by the North Carolina Tort Claims Act. Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to confer on any other person any rights or remedies in or by reason of this Agreement. This Agreement does not give any person or entity other than the parties hereto any legal or equitable claim, right or remedy. This Agreement is intended for the sole and exclusive benefit of the parties hereto. This Agreement is not made for the benefit of any third person or persons. No third party may enforce any part of this Agreement or shall have any rights hereunder. This Agreement does not create, and shall not be construed as creating, any rights enforceable by any person not a party to this Agreement. Nothing herein shall be construed as a Tier II Grant Page 2 of 5 T2-2016-37135