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DocuSign Envelope ID:840239B8-6ECB-403A-8387-COFEOF84D949 <br /> (5) Agencies shall establish procedures for resolving in advance,in consultation with ONM, any <br /> significant questions or disagreements concerning the interpretation or application of this section. <br /> Any such advance resolution shall be binding in any subsequent settlements,audits or investigations <br /> with respect to that grant or contract for purposes of interpretation of this Circular;provided, <br /> however,that this shall not be construed to prevent a contractor or grantee from contesting the <br /> lawfulness of such a determination. <br /> Paragraph D. <br /> Executive lobbying costs. Costs incurred in attempting to improperly influence either directly or indirectly, <br /> an employee or officer of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government to give consideration or to act <br /> regarding a sponsored agreement or a regulatory matter are unallowable. Improper influence means any <br /> influence that induces or tends to induce a Federal employee or officer to give consideration or to act <br /> regarding a federally sponsored agreement or regulatory matter on any basis other than the merits of the <br /> matter. <br /> DocuSigned by: ,p.'��� <br /> 0e1L1'" r. �""""v Partner <br /> Signature Title <br /> Stephenson & Fleming, LLP 8/14/2019 <br /> Agency/Organization Date <br /> (Certification signature should be same as Contract signature.) <br /> Federal Certification—Lobbying(07/08) Page 3 of 3 <br />