FDEP_Agreement_Exhibit_H.pdf

This document is a set of General Terms and Conditions for Assistance Awards issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), effective March 6, 2015. The document outlines comprehensive guidelines for recipients of federal grants and cooperative agreements, covering a wide range of administrative, financial, and operational requirements. Key areas addressed include governing regulations, recipient responsibilities, payment processes, travel guidelines, amendments, reporting requirements, accessibility standards, and compliance protocols for federal awards.

The terms establish detailed procedures for financial management, including payment methods (reimbursement and advance payments), use of the DELPHI invoicing system, and specific reporting requirements for executive compensation and sub-awards. Notable provisions include mandatory compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act for electronic document accessibility, restrictions on text messaging while driving, conflict of interest disclosures, and prohibition of internal confidentiality agreements that might impede reporting of waste, fraud, or abuse. The document provides comprehensive guidelines for recipients to ensure transparency, accountability, and proper use of federal funds across various types of entities, including governmental, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations.