U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSIONNOTICE OF GRANT/ASSISTANCE AWARD

1. GRANT/AGREEMENT NO. 2. MODIICATION NO- 3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE 4. AUTHORITYNRC-HO-i2-G-38-0026 FROM: 04/01/2012 TO: 3/31/2013 Pursuant to Section 31b and 141b of the

Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended5. TYPE OF AWARD 6. ORGANIZATION TYPE 7. RECIPIENT NAME, ADDRESS, and EMAIL ADDRESS

7 GWharton County Junior College DistrictLJ GRANT Public/State Institution of Higher ED 911 Boiling Highway

COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT DUNS: 070145594 Wharton, Texas 77488NAICS: 611210

8. PROJECT TITLE:"Nuclear Education Scholarship Program"

9. PROJECT WILL BE CONDUCTED 10. TECHNICAL REPORTS ARE REQUIRED t11. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR(S) NAME, ADDRESS and EMAIL ADDRESSPER GOVERNMENT'S/RECIPIENT'S 7x PROGRESS AND FINAL [Wharton County Junior College DistrictPROPOSAL(S) DATED Attn: Mr. Rudolph Henry, 979-244-4666, henry@wcjc.edu

See Program Description F7FINAL ONLY 4000 Avenue F, Suite B

AND APPENDIX A-PROJECT OTHER (Conference Proceedings) IBay City, Texas 77414

GRANT PROVISIONS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

12. NRC PROGRAM OFFICE (NAME and ADDRESS) 13. ACCOUNTING and APPROPRIATION DATA 14. METHOD OF PAYMENTU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission APPN. NO: 31X0200 D ADVANCE BY TREASURY CHECKAttn: Nancy Hebron-Isreal B&R NO: 2012-84-51-K-164Office of Human Resources REIMBURSEMENT BY TREASURY CHECKMS: GW5EO3 (301) 492-2231 JOB CODE: T8458/FAIMIS GR0166 E-D11545 Rockville Pike BOC NO: 4110Rockville, Maryland 20852Email: Nancy.Hebron-Isreal@NRC.gov OFFICE ID NO: RFPA: HR-1 2-130 OTHER (SPECIFY) Electronic ASAP.gov

(See Remarks in Item #20 "Payment Information")15. NRC OBLIGATION FUNDS 16. TOTAL FUNDING AGREEMENT

This action provides funds for Fiscal YearTHIS ACTION $120,000.00 NRC $120,000.00 in the amount of See Paae Two

$ 00.0PREVIOUS OBLIGATION $_ 00.0_RECIPIENT $ 0.00

TOTAL $120,000.00 TOTAL $120,000.00

17. NRC ISSUING OFFICE (NAME, ADDRESS and EMAIL ADDRESS)

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionDiv. of ContractsAttn: Michael Mills Email: Michael.Mills@NRC.govMail Stop: TWB-01-BIOMRockville MD 20852

18. 19. NRC CONTRACTING OFFICER

Signature Not Required 0410 1 (1:2(Signature) (Date)

NAME (TYPED) Sheila Bumpass

TITLE Contracting Officer

TELEPHONE NO. 301-492-3484

20. PAYMENT INFORMATION

Payment will be made through the Automated Standard Application for Payment (ASAP.gov) unless the recipient has failed to comply with the program objectives,award conditions, Federal reporting requirements or other conditions specified in 2 CFR 215 (OMB Circular Al 10).

21. Attached is a copy of the "NRC General Provisions for Grants and Cooperative Agreements Awarded to Non-Government Recipients.

Acceptance of these terms and conditions is acknowledged when Federal funds are used on this project.

22. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

In the event of a conflict between the recipient's proposal and this award, the terms of the Award shall prevail.

23. By this award, the Recipient certifies that payment of any audit-related debt will not reduce the level of performance of any Federal Program.

N REVIEW COMPLUTEMPLATE -ADMODI NOW,

Attachments:

Attachment A - ScheduleAttachment B - Program DescriptionAttachment C - Standard Terms and Conditions

ACKNOWLEDGED:

Wharton County Junior College District

By:

Title:

Date:

ATTACHMENT A - SCHEDULE

A.1 PURPOSE OF GRANT

The purpose of this Grant is to provide scholarship support for the "Nuclear EducationScholarship Program" at Wharton County Junior College District as described in Attachment Bentitled "Program Description."

A.2 PERIOD OF GRANT

1. The effective date of this Grant is April 1, 2012. The estimated completion date of this Grantis March 31, 2013.

2. Funds obligated hereunder are available for program expenditures for the estimated period:April 1, 2012 - March 31, 2013.

A. GENERAL1. Total Estimated NRC Amount:2. Total Obligated Amount:3. Cost-Sharing Amount:4. Activity Title:5. NRC Project Officer:6. DUNS No.:

B. SPECIFICRFPA No.:FAIMIS:Job Code:BOC:B&R Number:Appropriation #:Amount Obligated:

$120,000.00$120,000.00$ 0.00Nuclear Education Scholarship Program"Nancy Hebron-Isreal070145594

HR-12-130GR0166T845841102012-84-51-K-16431X0200$120,000.00

A.3 BUDGET

Revisions to the budget shall be made in accordance with Revision of Grant Budget inaccordance with 2 CFR 215.25.

Direct Participant CostIndirect Cost (F & A)Total Project Costs

Years 1$120,000$ n/a$120,000

A.4 AMOUNT OF AWARD AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

1. The total estimated amount of this Award is $120,000.00 including for the one-year period.

2. NRC hereby obligates the amount of $120,000.00 for program expenditures during theperiod set forth above and in support of the Budget above. This grant program is fully funded.

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NRC is not obligated to reimburse the Grantee for the expenditure of amounts in excess of thetotal obligated amount.

3. Payment shall be made to the Grantee in accordance with procedures set forth in theAutomated Standard Application For Payments (ASAP) Procedures set forth below.

Attachment B - Program Description

Program Description

1. Capacity and ability of the institution to conduct the program (25 points).Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) is a public, two-year community college that is

fully accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges andSchools (SACS). The college is authorized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Boardto offer Associate of Arts and Associate of Applied Science degrees and curricula in preparationfor baccalaureate programs. WCJC is a Hispanic-serving institution, whose service area isapproximately 44% rural and 56% urban. In Fall 2009 WCJC served 6,622 students (per Fall2009 head count) in credit courses, noncredit courses, and continuing education programs. Ofthese students, 57% are women and approximately 47% are minority students (i.e., 27%Hispanic, 10% African American, 6% Asian/Pacific Islander, and 4% International/Unknown).

The WCJC service area includes Wharton County, Colorado County, Fort Bend County,parts of Austin and Jackson Counties, and Matagorda County, the location of the South TexasProject Nuclear Operating Company (STPNOC) near Bay City, Texas. In 2007 WCJC opened alearning center in Bay City for its Nuclear Power Technology Program and its ProcessTechnology Program which includes a Nuclear Certification Option. According to ClarenceFenner, the Coordinator of Workforce Development at STPNOC, the Texas Gulf Coast Region'snuclear industry will need to hire more than 2,000 new workers between 2008 and 2015(Fenner, 7-25-2007). To meet this need for skilled manpower in the nuclear industry insoutheast Texas, WCJC and three other colleges (i.e., Brazosport College, Victoria College,and Texas State Technical College) expanded their nuclear technology training programs.

Proposed Scholarship Program. WCJC proposes to continue its very successfulNuclear Education Scholarship Program (NES Program) during spring 2012, summer 2012, fall2012, and spring 2013 and to provide at least 20 scholarships averaging $6,000 per academicyear to academically talented students as well as to academically qualified students withdemonstrated unmet financial need. The scholarship program period will be April 1, 2012through March 31, 2013.

Schedule of Tuition, Fees and Other Costs. According to Richard Hyde, Director ofFinancial Aid at WCJC, the average yearly cost of attendance at WCJC for a full-time studentcan exceed $10,000 for tuition, fees, text books, transportation, and living expenses. Cost for"in-district" students living with parents: $9,465; "in-district" students living off campus (not withparents): $12,015; "out-of-district" students living with their parents: $10,845; and "out-of-district"students living off campus (not with parents): $13,395 (Hyde, 7/20/2010). The following tableprovides fee and cost information per semester hour at WCJC:

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Table 1. Schedule of Tuition, Fees, and Other Costs at WCJCCharges Per Sem.Hr. 12 Sem.Hrs. 15 Sem.Hrs.

Tuition (In-District) $32 $384 $480Tuition (Out-of-District) $32 $384 $480Tuition (Out-of-State) $64 $768 $960Building use fee (In-District) $6 $72 $90Building use (Out-of-District) $12 $144 $180Out-of-District Fee $40 $480 $600General Services Fee $36 $432 $540Total for In-District Students $74 $888 $1110Total for Out-District Students $120 $1440 $1800Total for Out-of-State Students $152 $1824 $2280

Other fees are assessed, when applicable, and range from $15 for a Change ofSchedule Fee to $85 for the CLEP Test. The room and board fees are $1,600 per semester,while the cost of text books can total $1,000 per year. Other expenses vary and can exceed$3,000 per year (i.e., child support, car payments, travel expenses, and house payments).

Computation of Number and Size of Scholarships. In 2009-10, a total of 2,347 studentsreceived financial aid awards at WCJC. Their average total unmet need was $6,338. In Fall2009, WCJC staff found that 38% of the nuclear technology majors received financial aid, withan average award of $3,636 per semester, and that 28% of the process technology majors -some of whom are specializing in the nuclear option - received financial aid, with an averageaward of $3,027 per semester (Institutional Research, 12-8-2009; updated 7-20-2010).

Based on these average financial aid amounts, WCJC projects a similar pattern offinancial aid for students in the nuclear technology programs during academic period 2012-13.With a grant of $120,000 for the NES Program, WCJC would be able to award scholarships ofapproximately $6,000 per year to at least 20 students. Students demonstrating high academicachievement would be eligible to receive a scholarship without a showing of financial need on aFree Application For Student Aid (FAFSA) report form. Other students will receive awards that willvary in size and depend on their individual financial needs. Maximum award: $10,000 per yearfor college and living expenses.

2. Type and degree of proposed student support (mentoring / advisor assistance, etc.)(25 points).

WCJC provides supplemental learning activities and mechanisms as part of an importantstudent support and guidance infrastructure, including the following:

* The Program Director, with assistance from the faculty and others, will provide supportincluding mentoring and academic/transfer advising.

* Each scholarship recipient will be assigned a faculty mentor whose area of expertise matches therecipient's goals. Advisement of students will be an integral part of the scholarship program.

* Weekly supplemental instruction, tutoring, and peer mentors will be available to the students." The recipients will meet with their faculty mentors prior to the start of each semester to plan

course selections and then they will meet regularly with them during the semester.* At-risk students will meet weekly with faculty mentors and volunteer tutors from STPNOC.* Students will participate in the technology club to network with other students, attend meetings with

guest speakers, and participate in educational field trips and tours to nuclear facilities.• Additional tutoring is available through WCJC's Learning Assistance Centers and online tutoring.• Intemships at the South Texas Project nuclear power plant will be available for some students

enrolled in nuclear technology and process technology (nuclear option).

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3. Feasibility and completeness of an evaluation plan to measure the effectiveness of thescholarship project (15 points).

The WCJC NES Program will assess its progress in meeting each of the stated objectives,outcome measures, and targets, as noted in the following table. These objectives focus on the criticaloperational processes of recruitment, award of scholarships, completion of studies, transfer tobaccalaureate programs, and job placement in a nuclear science field. Baseline data for theprogram will be drawn from the 2009-10 academic year. The NES Team will meet quarterly to assist theProgram Director with evaluation and provide suggestions for improvements to the program. Data will beanalyzed to assess the effectiveness of program operations and implement action plans forimprovement, as needed. The Institutional Research Office at WCJC will compile the data semi-annually.

Table 2. Evaluation PlanProgram Objective DatalCriteria AnalysislPlan of Action

1. Recruit at least 20 students # of applicants per semester Determine recruitmentannually and award academic who meet the scholarship effectiveness in meeting goaland need-based scholarships to guidelines of awarding at least 20qualified students. % of students who qualify vs. # scholarships; research best

who applied practices; determine what% of students selected who are altemative actions / strategies

from underrepresented may be needed.student populations

2. Increase by at least 10% the # of NES scholars making Determine effectiveness ofnumber of students completing satisfactory progress during student support activities inassociate degree in nuclear academic year maintaining / improvingtechnology disciplines during % of NES scholars maintaining academic performance;2012-13 academic year. GPA each semester identify alternative resources

# of NES scholars completing to assist NES scholars.certificates or associatedegrees each academic year

3. Increase by at least 5% the % of NES applicants who initially Measure effectiveness ofnumber of students transferring declared an intention to seek a academic guidance andto BA/BS programs in nuclear BS or BA degree vs. those counseling; seek articulationsciences during 2012-13 actually enrolled at an upper- agreements with upper-academic year. division institution division institutions.4. Achieve job placement rate % of NES scholars seeking Determine the program'sof at least 75% for those employment upon completion of ability to support studentscompleting certificate or a certificate or associate degree, desiring employment in aassociate degree in nuclear and one-year placement rates nuclear technology field.technology who desireemployment during 2012-13academic year.

4. Institutional support for the program and plans for sustainability as well as numberand quality of students who will be served by the program (25 points).

WCJC will provide administrative support, faculty, clerical, and material support toimplement and administer the NES Program. This support will come from WCJC generalrevenues and will not be charged to the NRC grant. The value of the WCJC "in kind" supporthas not been determined.

Rudolph Henry, M.S., is the Director/Instructor of Nuclear Power Technology at WCJC'slearning facility in Bay City, Texas, and will be the Program Director (Principal Investigator) for

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the NES Program. He will lead the NES Team. Mr. Henry has more than 30 years of experiencein industry, engineering, process technology, teaching, and program administration. Mr.Henryearned his B.S in Engineering Technology at Texas A&M University and his M.S. in ProcessMonitoring and Controls at University of Houston/Clear Lake. In summer 2009 he completed120 hours of faculty development / nuclear plant training at the South Texas Project nuclearplant to prepare for his role as a nuclear instructor, department administrator, and grant director.

The other NES Team members will each contribute approximately 0.02 FTE or more tothe program: Richard Hyde (Director/Financial Aid) with 28 years of financial aid experience;Terry Lynch (Division ChairNocational Sciences) lyncht(,wcic.edu with 23 years of experiencein law enforcement, management, and teaching; Wayne Taylor (Director/Student Services-Concurrent Enrollment Program) with 32 years of experience in education and studentrecruitment strategies; and Zina Carter (Director/Communications and Marketing) with 22 yearsof experience in marketing, communications, and public relations. Additionally, Stephanie Dees(DeanNocational Instruction) will serve as liaison to the President of WCJC for the NES Teamand will offer administrative guidance, as needed.

The following table provides an overview of WCJC's management plan for the WCJCNES Program:

Table 3. Nuclear Education Scholarship Program 2012-13 - Management PlanActivities Persons/Offices Responsible Timeline

Advertising NES scholarships at Admissions Office, Program Director and Each semesterWCJC campuses and at local high Team members from Financial Aid Office, and summerschools career days events, Student Services, and Marketing and session, starting innewspaper & radio announcements Communications spring 2012Recruitment pool of applicants Admissions/Records Office, Program Each springsufficient to award at least 20 Director, Team members from Financial semester andscholarships Aid Office, Student Services, Marketing summer session

and Communications

Selection of award recipients NES Team Each semester

Maintenance of academic records Admissions and Records Office, NES QuarterlyProgram Director

Reporting responsibilities NES Program Director Quarterly

Student support services oversight NES Program Director, QuarterlyDirector/Concurrent Enrollment

Scholarship disbursement Financial Aid Office Each semesterMentor/intern assigqnments NES Team Each semesterAcademic support, mentoring and NES Program Director, Academic and Quarterlysupplemental instruction Faculty Advisors, Peer Mentors

Industry experiences, professional NES Program Director, Faculty Advisors, Each semestermeetings and STPNOC Workforce CoordinatorCareer counseling and job Student Services, Counseling and Quarterlyplacement services Advising, and STPNOC Workforce

CoordinatorEvaluation of program outcomes WCJC Institutional Research Office and Quarterly and

Institutional Effectiveness Office annuallyCoordination of STP support services NES Program Director Each semesterfor students

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Sustainability. WCJC will recruit students into the nuclear studies programs through itsFinancial Aid, Student Services, and Marketing and Communication offices, which will promotethe programs as part of their normal responsibilities. WCJC received a commitment from SouthTexas Project Nuclear Operating Company (see Letters of Commitment) to support WCJC'snuclear studies by providing scholarships, internships, advertising, and part-time instructors forthe benefit of the nuclear studies programs. Annually, WCJC receives support from several localfoundations for financial aid for WCJC students. WCJC plans to submit an S-STEM proposal tothe National Science Foundation and will request $600,000 for scholarships for students in theSTEM disciplines, which include nuclear studies. If awarded a grant, WCJC would plan to use aportion of NSF funds to support qualified students in the nuclear studies programs.

Number and Quality of Students Selected for the Scholarships. During the 2012-13 academicperiods to be covered by this project, at least 20 students per semester will be served by the NESProgram. To apply for a scholarship, a student will be required to submit a Free Application For StudentAid (FAFSA) to the WCJC Financial Aid Office. Applicants for NES awards will be required to providethe following evidence of status:

* United States citizen, national, or permanent resident alien (or others approved by NRC).* Eligible for an NES award based solely on demonstrated academic achievement and/or eligible

for financial aid based on need as defined by PELL grant criteria.* Enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours) each semester the scholarship is received and

with at least 75% of credit hours counting towards requirements for attaining an associatedegree in nuclear power technology or in process technology with emphasis on nuclearpower generation. In special cases where a student needs to complete fewer than 12 credithours in order to finish his/her nuclear studies program, he/she can still receive NESscholarship support.

" Majoring in or declaring a major in nuclear power technology or process technology(nuclear certificate option) or planning to transfer to a baccalaureate program in nuclearstudies, or planning to seek employment in a nuclear-related industry or business.

* Demonstrate academic potential or ability as determined by a college GPA of at least 3.0 oran average of 80 from high school or college-level assessment scores. [Note: Theseminimum standards will be raised, as needed, to comply with NRC requirements.]

* Acceptance of service agreement terms as defined by NRC at http://www.nrc.qov/about-nrc/,qrants/trade-svc-agqreement. pdf.The Program Director will collaborate with the Financial Aid Office to compile the scholarship

applications for review, pre-qualify students based on various federal scholarship criteria, anddisseminate qualifying applications to the NES Team for selection. It is anticipated that scholarshipawards will reflect the demographics of the student body. Minority students are currently wellrepresented in most of the science and technology disciplines at WCJC (i.e., 45% of declaredmajors in science/technology, or 458 students) (WCJC Student Records, 12-7-2009).

Recruitment and Marketing. Since a majority of the students at WCJC are graduates ofthe high schools in the WCJC service area, WCJC will use its Student Services outreachprograms and academic counselors to provide information about the NES Program to highschool students as well as to currently enrolled students. WCJC's Marketing andCommunications Office will use newspaper advertising and radio/TV announcements topublicize the availability of the NES Program awards. An examination of enrollments in thenuclear power technology and process technology (nuclear certificate option) courses indicatedthat there is an under-representation of women (14.4% of enrollments) and African-Americanstudents (4% of enrollments), but Hispanic students are well represented at 28% of enrollmentsin nuclear power technology and process technology (nuclear certificate option) courses. WCJCrecognizes the need also to encourage women, minority students, and other students (i.e.,

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disabled, low income, and others) to apply for admission to the nuclear power technology andprocess technology (nuclear certificate option) programs and to apply for NES support.

5. Innovation demonstrated through establishment of consortia / partnerships with otherinstitutions to increase the universe of students reached through distance learning,shared courses, facility sharing, etc. (5 points).

WCJC collaborates with non-Federal partners who support the concept andimplementation of WCJC's nuclear studies programs. The college is a partner college in theTexas Nuclear Power Technician Training Program Partnership that includes WCJC,Brazosport College, Victoria College, and Texas State Technical College-Waco. In 2008 thispartnership received $1.8 million from the U.S. Department of Labor (Community-Based JobTraining Program) to support and expand nuclear technology training programs at the fourpartner colleges until 2012. In addition to its partner colleges, WCJC works closely with industryand community partners, including the South Texas Project Nuclear Operating Company, BayCity Community Development Board, Wharton Economic Development Corporation, localchambers of commerce, and local school districts. WCJC maintains articulation agreementswith University of Houston and is negotiating similar agreements with Texas A&M University andPrairie View A&M University. WCJC participates in distance education programs locally andregionally. WCJC also collaborates with the Texas Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) atTexas A&M University and is a subcontractor of TEES in a Texas Workforce Commission grantthat supports the operation of WCJC's nuclear studies programs.

Scholarship Program as Part of a Regional Strategic Plan. The WCJC NES Programhas become an important part of a broadly based effort to provide and expand nuclear powertechnology education in the Texas Gulf Coast Region to meet the needs of the local nuclearindustry for skilled technicians, operators, and service specialists. WCJC has partnershiparrangements and agreements with STPNOC, Texas A&M, Brazosport College, VictoriaCollege, Texas State Technical College-Waco, local economic development boards, localchambers of commerce, and local school districts to expand nuclear training in the region.

6. The amount and type of leveraged funding that was initiated due to this announcement(S points).

The total amount of external leveraged funds for WCJC's nuclear programs is at least$760,000. WCJC is currently a subrecipient of a grant from the Texas Workforce Commission inthe amount of $90,000 per year for three years (fiscal agent: Texas Engineering ExperimentStation at Texas A&M University). For 2010-11, WCJC received a supplemental grant of$100,000 from Texas A&M University (ARRA funding) as additional support for the WCJCnuclear studies programs. In addition to these grants, WCJC requested and received $220,000as a Congressional set-aside for 2010-2011 for instructional equipment for its nuclear studiesprograms. WCJC also applied for and received a $350,000 grant from the State of Texas "Jobsand Education for Texans Program" (JET Program) for a state-of-the-art Polaris Hands-On-Trainer (HOT) Skid and accessories, plus an Emerson Delta V Control System, both of whichwill be shared by the Process Technology Program and the Nuclear Power TechnologyProgram at WCJC. The South Texas Project Nuclear Operating Company supports the nuclearstudies programs at the four partner colleges in the Texas Gulf Coast Region by providingrecruitment assistance, field trips for students, career presentations, stipends, and internships,but the value of this support varies from year to year (i.e., value not assigned). The total value ofWCJC's "in kind" administrative, technical, and material support for the NES Program also hasnot been determined.

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7. Other: Agreement to require Nuclear Education Scholarship recipients to acceptservice agreement terms as defined in this FOA.

Wharton County Junior College hereby agrees to require all students receiving theNuclear Education Scholarships under the WCJC Nuclear Education Scholarship Program toaccept the service agreement terms as defined by NRC at http://www.nrc.ciov/about-nrc/.qrants/trade-svc-aqireement.pdf and any other relevant requirements as may be enumeratedby the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Attachment C - Standard Terms and Conditions

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission'sStandard Terms and Conditions for U.S. Nongovernmental Grantees

Preface

This award is based on the application submitted to, and as approved by, the NuclearRegulatory Commission (NRC) under the authorization 42 USC 2051(b) pursuant to section 31 band 141 b of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and is subject to the terms andconditions incorporated either directly or by reference in the following:

* Grant program legislation and program regulation cited in this Notice of Grant Award.* Restrictions on the expenditure of Federal funds in appropriation acts, to the extent

those restrictions are pertinent to the award.* Code of Federal Regulations/Regulatory Requirements - 2 CFR 215 Uniform

Administrative Requirements For Grants And Agreements With Institutions Of HigherEducation, Hospitals, And Other Non-Profit Organizations (OMB Circulars), asapplicable.

To assist with finding additional guidance for selected items of cost as required in 2 CRF 220, 2CFR 225, and 2 CFR 230 this URL to the Office of Management and Budget Cost Circulars isincluded for reference to:A-21 (now 2 CFR 220)A-87 (now 2 CFR 225)A-122 (now 2 CFR 230A-102:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circularsindex-ffm

Any inconsistency or conflict in terms and conditions specified in the award will be resolvedaccording to the following order of precedence: public laws, regulations, applicable noticespublished in the Federal Register, Executive Orders (EOs), Office of Management and Budget(OMB) Circulars, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) Mandatory Standard Provisions,special award conditions, and standard award conditions.

Certifications and Representations: These terms incorporate the certifications andrepresentations required by statute, executive order, or regulation that were submitted with theSF424B application through Grants.gov.

I. Mandatory General RequirementsThe order of these requirements does not make one requirement more important than any otherrequirement.

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1. Applicability of 2 CFR Part 215a. All provisions of 2 CFR Part 215 and all Standard Provisions attached to thisgrant/cooperative agreement are applicable to the Grantee and to sub-recipients which meet thedefinition of "Grantee" in Part 215, unless a section specifically excludes a sub-recipient fromcoverage. The Grantee and any sub-recipients must, in addition to the assurances made aspart of the application, comply and require each of its sub-awardees employed in the completionof the project to comply with Subpart C of 2 CFR 215 and include this term in lower-tier(subaward) covered transactions.

b. Grantees must comply with monitoring procedures and audit requirements in accordancewith OMB Circular A-1 33.< http://www.whitehouse..qov/omb/circulars/a133 compliance/08/08toc.aspx >

2. Award Package

§ 215.41 Grantee responsibilitiesThe Grantee is obligated to conduct such project oversight as may be appropriate, to managethe funds with prudence, and to comply with the provisions outlined in 2 CFR 215.41 Withinthis framework, the Principal Investigator (PI) named on the award face page, Block 11, isresponsible for the scientific or technical direction of the project and for preparation of theproject performance reports. This award is funded on a cost reimbursement basis not to exceedthe amount awarded as indicated on the face page, Block 16., and is subject to a refund ofunexpended funds to NRC.

The standards contained in this section do not relieve the Grantee of the contractualresponsibilities arising under its contract(s). The Grantee is the responsible authority, withoutrecourse to the NRC, regarding the settlement and satisfaction of all contractual andadministrative issues arising out of procurements entered into in support of an award or otheragreement. This includes disputes, claims, protests of award, source evaluation or other mattersof a contractual nature. Matters concerning violation of statute are to be referred to suchFederal, State or local authority as may have proper jurisdiction.

Subg rantsAppendix A to Part 215-Contract Provisions

Sub-recipients, sub-awardees, and contractors have no relationship with NRC under the termsof this grant/cooperative agreement. All required NRC approvals must be directed through theGrantee to NRC. See 2 CFR 215 and 215.41.

Nondiscrimination(This provision is applicable when work under the grant/cooperative agreement is performed inthe U.S. or when employees are recruited in the U.S.)

No U.S. citizen or legal resident shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefitsof, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity funded by thisaward on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, handicap, or sex. The Granteeagrees to comply with the non-discrimination requirements below:

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC §§ 2000d et seq)Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 USC §§ 1681 et seq)Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,as amended (29 USC § 794)

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The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 USC §§ 6101 et seq)The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC §§ 12101 et seq)Parts II and III of EO 11246 as amended by EO 11375 and 12086.EO 13166, "Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency."Any other applicable non-discrimination law(s).

Generally, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 USC § 2000e et seq, provides that it shallbe an unlawful employment practice for an employer to discharge any individual or otherwise todiscriminate against an individual with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privilegesof employment because of such individual's race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.However, Title VI, 42 USC § 2000e-1 (a), expressly exempts from the prohibition againstdiscrimination on the basis of religion, a religious corporation, association, educationalinstitution, or society with respect to the employment of individuals of a particular religion toperform work connected with the carrying on by such corporation, association, educationalinstitution, or society of its activities.

Modifications/Prior ApprovalNRC's prior written approval may be required before a Grantee makes certain budgetmodifications or undertakes particular activities. If NRC approval is required for changes in thegrant or cooperative agreement, it must be requested of, and obtained from, the NRC GrantsOfficer in advance of the change or obligation of funds. All requests for NRC prior approvalshould be made, in writing (which includes submission by e-mail), to the designated GrantsSpecialist and Program Office no later than 30 days before the proposed change. The requestmust be signed by both the PI and the authorized organizational official. Failure to obtain priorapproval, when required, from the NRC Grants Officer may result in the disallowance of costs,or other enforcement action within NRC's authority.

Lobbying RestrictionsThe Grantee will comply, as applicable, with provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. §§1501-1508and 7324-7328) which limit the political activities of employees whose principal employmentactivities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds.

The Grantee shall comply with provisions of 31 USC § 1352. This provision generally prohibitsthe use of Federal funds for lobbying in the Executive or Legislative Branches of the FederalGovernment in connection with the award, and requires disclosure of the use of non-Federalfunds for lobbying.

The Grantee receiving in excess of $100,000 in Federal funding shall submit a completedStandard Form (SF) LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities," regarding the use of non-Federalfunds for lobbying within 30 days following the end of the calendar quarter in which there occursany event that requires disclosure or that materially affects the accuracy of the informationcontained in any disclosure form previously filed. The Grantee must submit the SF-LLL,including those received from sub-recipients, contractors, and subcontractors, to the GrantsOfficer.

4 215.13 Debarment And Suspension.The Grantee agrees to notify the Grants Officer immediately upon learning that it or any of itsprincipals:

(1) Are presently excluded or disqualified from covered transactions by any Federal departmentor agency;

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(2) Have been convicted within the preceding three-year period preceding this proposal beenconvicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminaloffense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal,State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or Stateantitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification ordestruction of records, making false statements, tax evasion, receiving stolen property, makingfalse claims, or obstruction of justice; commission of any other offense indicating a lack ofbusiness integrity or business honesty that seriously and directly affects your presentresponsibility;

(3) Are presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity(Federal, State, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph(1)(b); and

(4) Have had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause ordefault within the preceding three years.

b. The Grantee agrees that, unless authorized by the Grants Officer, it will not knowingly enterinto any subgrant or contracts under this grant/cooperative agreement with a person or entitythat is included on the Excluded Parties List System (http://epls.arnet.,ov).

The Grantee further agrees to include the following provision in any subgrant or contractsentered into under this award:

'Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion

The Grantee certifies that neither it nor its principals is presently excluded or disqualified fromparticipation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency. The policies andprocedures applicable to debarment, suspension, and ineligibility under NRC-financedtransactions are set forth in 2 CFR Part 180.'

Drug-Free WorkplaceThe Grantee must be in compliance with The Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. Thepolicies and procedures applicable to violations of these requirements are set forth in 41 USC702.

Implementation of E.O. 13224 -- Executive Order On Terrorist FinancingThe Grantee is reminded that U.S. Executive Orders and U.S. law prohibits transactions with,and the provision of resources and support to, individuals and organizations associated withterrorism. It is the legal responsibility of the Grantee to ensure compliance with these ExecutiveOrders and laws. This provision must be included in all contracts/sub-awards issued under thisgrant/cooperative agreement.

Award Grantees must comply with Executive Order 13224, Blocking Property and ProhibitingTransactions with Persons who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism. Informationabout this Executive Order can be found at: www.fas.orq/irp/offdocs/eo/eo-13224.htm.

Procurement Standards. § 215.40-48Sections 215.41 through 215.48 set forth standards for use by Grantees in establishingprocedures for the procurement of supplies and other expendable property, equipment, real

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property and other services with Federal funds. These standards are furnished to ensure thatsuch materials and services are obtained in an effective manner and in compliance with theprovisions of applicable Federal statutes and executive orders. No additional procurementstandards or requirements shall be imposed by the Federal awarding agencies upon Grantees,unless specifically required by Federal statute or executive order or approved by OMB.

TravelTravel must be in accordance with the Grantee's Travel Regulations or the US GovernmentTravel Policy and Regulations at: www.gsa.gov/federaltravelregulation and the per diem ratesset forth at: www.gsa.,qov/perdiem, absent Grantee's travel regulation. Travel costs for thegrant must be consistent with provisions as established in Appendix A to 2 CFR 220 (J.53). Allother travel, domestic or international, must not increase the total estimated award amount.

Domestic Travel:Domestic travel is an appropriate charge to this award and prior authorization for specific tripsare not required, if the trip is identified in the Grantee's approved program description andapproved budget. Domestic trips not stated in the approved budget require the written priorapproval of the Grants Officer, and must not increase the total estimated award amount.

All common carrier travel reimbursable hereunder shall be via the least expensive classrates consistent with achieving the objective of the travel and in accordance with theGrantee's policies and practices. Travel by first-class travel is not authorized unlessprior approval is obtained from the Grants Officer.

International Travel:International travel requires PRIOR written approval by the Project Officer and the GrantsOfficer, even if the international travel is stated in the approved program description andthe approved budget.

The Grantee shall comply with the provisions of the Fly American Act (49 USC 40118) asimplemented through 41 CFR 301-10.131 through 301-10.143.

Property and Equipment Management StandardsProperty and equipment standards of this award shall follow provisions as established in 2 CFR215.30-37.

Procurement StandardsProcurement standards of this award shall follow provisions as established in 2 CFR 215.40-48

Intangible and Intellectual PropertyIntangible and intellectual property of this award shall generally follow provisions established in2 CFR 215.36.

Inventions Report -The Bayh-Dole Act (P.L. 96-517) affords Grantees the right to elect andretain title to inventions they develop with funding under an NRC grant award ("subjectinventions"). In accepting an award, the Grantee agrees to comply with applicable NRCpolicies, the Bayh-Dole Act, and its Government-wide implementing regulations found at Title37, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 401. A significant part of the regulations requirethat the Grantee report all subject inventions to the awarding agency (NRC) as well as includean acknowledgement of federal support in any patents. NRC participates in the trans-government Interagency Edison system (http://www.iedison.,ov) and expects NRC funding

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Grantees to use this system to comply with Bayh-Dole and related intellectual property reportingrequirements. The system allows for Grantees to submit reports electronically via the Internet. Inaddition, the invention must be reported in continuation applications (competing or non-competing).

Patent Notification Procedures- Pursuant to EO 12889, NRC is required to notify the owner ofany valid patent covering technology whenever the NRC or its financial assistance Grantees,without making a patent search, knows (or has demonstrable reasonable grounds to know) thattechnology covered by a valid United States patent has been or will be used without a licensefrom the owner. To ensure proper notification, if the Grantee uses or has used patentedtechnology under this award without license or permission from the owner, the Grantee mustnotify the Grants Officer. This notice does not necessarily mean that the Governmentauthorizes and consents to any copyright or patent infringement occurring under the financialassistance.

Data. Databases, and Software - The rights to any work produced or purchased under a NRCfederal financial assistance award are determined by 2 CFR 215.36. Such works may includedata, databases or software. The Grantee owns any work produced or purchased under a NRCfederal financial assistance award subject to NRC's right to obtain, reproduce, publish orotherwise use the work or authorize others to receive, reproduce, publish or otherwise use thedata for Government purposes.

Copyright - The Grantee may copyright any work produced under a NRC federal financialassistance award subject to NRC's royalty-free nonexclusive and irrevocable right to reproduce,publish or otherwise use the work or authorize others to do so for Government purposes.Works jointly authored by NRC and Grantee employees may be copyrighted but only the partauthored by the Grantee is protected because, under 17 USC § 105, works produced byGovernment employees are not copyrightable in the United States. On occasion, NRC may askthe Grantee to transfer to NRC its copyright in a particular work when NRC is undertaking theprimary dissemination of the work. Ownership of copyright by the Government throughassignment is permitted under 17 USC § 105.

Records Retention and Access Requirements for records of the Grantee shall followestablished provisions in 2 CFR 215.53.

Organizational Prior Approval SystemIn order to carry out its responsibilities for monitoring project performance and for adhering toaward terms and conditions, each Grantee organization shall have a system to ensure thatappropriate authorized officials provide necessary organizational reviews and approvals inadvance of any action that would result in either the performance or modification of an NRCsupported activity where prior approvals are required, including the obligation or expenditure offunds where the governing cost principles either prescribe conditions or require approvals.

The Grantee shall designate an appropriate official or officials to review and approve the actionsrequiring NRC prior approval. Preferably, the authorized official(s) should be the sameofficial(s) who sign(s) or countersign(s) those types of requests that require prior approval byNRC. The authorized organization official(s) shall not be the principal investigator or any officialhaving direct responsibility for the actual conduct of the project, or a subordinate of suchindividual.

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Conflict Of Interest Standards for this award shall follow OCOI requirements set forth inSection 170A of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and provisions set forth at 2 CFR215.42 Codes of Conduct.

Dispute Review Proceduresa. Any request for review of a notice of termination or other adverse decision should beaddressed to the Grants Officer. It must be postmarked or transmitted electronically no laterthan 30 days after the postmarked date of such termination or adverse decision from the GrantsOfficer.

b. The request for review must contain a full statement of the Grantee's position and thepertinent facts and reasons in support of such position.

c. The Grants Officer will promptly acknowledge receipt of the request for review and shallforward it to the Director, Office of Administration, who shall appoint an intra-agency AppealBoard to review a grantee appeal of an agency action, if required, which will consist of theprogram office director, the Deputy Director of Office of Administration, and the Office ofGeneral Counsel.

d. Pending resolution of the request for review, the NRC may withhold or defer payments underthe award during the review proceedings.

e. The review committee will request the Grants Officer who issued the notice of termination oradverse action to provide copies of all relevant background materials and documents. Thecommittee may,ý at its discretion, invite representatives of the Grantee and the NRC programoffice to discuss pertinent issues and to submit such additional information as it deemsappropriate. The chairman of the review committee will insure that all review activities orproceedings are adequately documented.

f. Based on its review, the committee will prepare its recommendation to the Director, Office ofAdministration, who will advise the parties concerned of his/her decision.

Termination and Enforcement. Termination of this award by default or by mutual consent shall

follow provisions as established in 2 CFR 215.60-62,

Monitoring and Reporting § 215.50-53

a. Grantee Financial Management systems must comply with the established provisions in 2CFR 215.21

* Payment-2 CFR 215.22" Cost Share - 2 CFR 215.23" Program Income- 2 CFR 215.24

o Earned program income, if any, shall be added to funds committed to the projectby the NRC and Grantee and used to further eligible project or programobjectives or deducted from the total project cost allowable cost as directed bythe Grants Officer or the terms and conditions of award.

" Budget Revision - 2 CFR 215.25

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o The Grantee is required to report deviations from the approved budget andprogram descriptions in accordance with 2 CFR 215.25,and request prior writtenapproval from the Program Officer and the Grants Officer.

o The Grantee is not authorized to rebudget between direct costs and indirectcosts without written approval of the Grants Officer.

o The Grantee is authorized to transfer funds among direct cost categories up to acumulative 10 percent of the total approved budget. The Grantee is not allowedto transfer funds if the transfer would cause any Federal appropriation to be usedfor purposes other than those consistent with the original intent of theappropriation.

o Allowable Costs - 2 CFR 215.27

b. Federal Financial Reports

The Grantee shall submit a "Federal Financial Report" (SF-425) on a semi-annual bais forthe periods ending March 31, and September 30, or any portion thereof, unless otherwisespecified in a special award condition. Reports are due no later than 30 days following theend of each reporting period. A final SF-425 is due within 90 days after expiration of theaward. The report should be submitted electronically to: Grants FFRNRC.GOV. (NOTE:There is an underscore between Grants and FFR).

Period of Availability of Funds 2 CFR 4 215.28a. Where a funding period is specified, a Grantee may charge to the grant only allowable costsresulting from obligations incurred during the funding period and any pre-award costs authorizedby the NRC.

b. Unless otherwise authorized in 2 CFR 215.25(e)(2) or a special award condition, anyextension of the award period can only be authorized by the Grants Officer in writing. Verbal orwritten assurances of funding from other than the Grants Officer shall not constitute authority toobligate funds for programmatic activities beyond the expiration date.

c. The NRC has no obligation to provide any additional prospective or incremental funding. Anymodification of the award to increase funding and to extend the period of performance is at thesole discretion of the NRC.

d. Requests for extensions to the period of performance should be sent to the Grants Officer atleast 30 days prior to the grant/cooperative agreement expiration date. Any request forextension after the expiration date may not be honored.

Automated Standard Application For Payments (ASAP) ProceduresUnless otherwise provided for in the award document, payments under this award will be madeusing the Department of Treasury's Automated Standard Application for Payment (ASAP)system < http://www.fms.treas.qov/asap/>. Under the ASAP system-, payments are madethrough preauthorized electronic funds transfers, in accordance with the requirements of theDebt Collection Improvement Act of 1996. In order to receive payments under ASAP, Granteesare required to enroll with the Department of Treasury, Financial Management Service, andRegional Financial Centers, which allows them to use the on-line method of withdrawing fundsfrom their ASAP established accounts. The following information will be required to makewithdrawals under ASAP: (1) ASAP account number - the award number found on the coversheet of the award; (2) Agency Location Code (ALC) - 31000001; and Region Code. Grantees

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enrolled in the ASAP system do not need to submit a "Request for Advance or Reimbursement"(SF-270), for payments relating to their award.

Audit RequirementsOrganization-wide or program-specific audits shall be performed in accordance with the SingleAudit Act Amendments of 1996, as implemented by OMB Circular A-133, "Audits of States,Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations."http://www.whitehouse.qov/omb/circulars/a133/a133.html Grantees are subject to theprovisions of OMB Circular A-1 33 if they expend $500,000 or more in a year in Federal awards.

The Form SF-SAC and the Single Audit Reporting packages for fiscal periods ending on or afterJanuary 1, 2008 must be submitted online.

1. Create your online report ID at http://harvester.census.qov/fac/collectlddeindex.html2. Complete the Form SF-SAC3. Upload the Single Audit4. Certify the Submission5. Click "Submit."

Organizations expending less than $500,000 a year are not required to have an annual audit forthat year but must make their grant-related records available to NRC or other designatedofficials for review or audit.

III. Programmatic Requirements

Performance (Technical) Reportsa. The Grantee shall submit performance (technical) reports electronically to the NRC ProjectOfficer and Grants Officer on a semi-annual basis unless otherwise authorized by the GrantsOfficer. Performance reports should be sent to the Program Officer at the email addressindicated in Block 12 of the Notice of Award, and to Grants Officer at:Grants PPR. Resource(aNRC.GOV.(NOTE: There is an underscore between Grants and PPR).

b. Unless otherwise specified in the award provisions, performance (technical) reports shallcontain brief information as prescribed in the applicable uniform administrative requirements 2CFR §215.51 which are incorporated in the award.

c. The Office of Human Resources requires the submission of the semi-annual progress reporton the SF-PPR, SF-PPR-B, and the SF-PPR-E forms. The submission for the six month periodending March 3 1st is due by April 30th, or any portion thereof. The submission for the six monthperiod ending September 3 0 th is due by October 3 1St or any portion thereof.

d. Grant Performance Metrics:

The Office of Management and Budget requires all Federal Agencies providing funding foreducational scholarships and fellowships as well as other educational related funding to reporton specific metrics. These metrics are part of the Academic Competitiveness Council's (ACC)2007 report and specifically relates to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM) curricula.

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As part of the HR grant awards, in addition to the customary performance progress reportrequested on the SF-PPR, SF-PPR-B, and SF-PPR-E forms, HR requires the following metricsto be reported on by the awardees as follows:

Trade Schools and Community Colleges

1. How many students have been sponsored by NRC funding?a. Response is the number of students, for this reporting period and cumulative to

the grant.2. How many students, supported by NRC funding, have received certification or are

licensed in their field of study?a. Response is the number of students, for this reporting period and cumulative to

the grant.3. How many students, supported by NRC funding, have procured employment in the

nuclear industry?a. Response is the number of students, for this reporting period and cumulative to

the grant.

Unsatisfactory PerformanceFailure to perform the work in accordance with the terms of the award and maintain at least asatisfactory performance rating or equivalent evaluation may result in designation of theGrantee as high risk and assignment of special award conditions or other further action asspecified in the standard term and condition entitled "Termination."

Failure to comply with any or all of the provisions of the award may have a negative impact onfuture funding by NRC and may be considered grounds for any or all of the following actions:establishment of an accounts receivable, withholding of payments under any NRC award,changing the method of payment from advance to reimbursement only, or the imposition ofother special award conditions, suspension of any NRC active awards, and termination of anyNRC award.

Other Federal Awards With Similar Programmatic ActivitiesThe Grantee shall immediately provide written notification to the NRC Project Officer and theGrants Officer in the event that, subsequent to receipt of the NRC award, other financialassistance is received to support or fund any portion of the program description incorporatedinto the NRC award. NRC will not pay for costs that are funded by other sources.

Prohibition Against Assignment By The GranteeThe Grantee shall not transfer, pledge, mortgage, or otherwise assign the award, or any interesttherein, or any claim arising thereunder, to any party or parties, banks, trust companies, or otherfinancing or financial institutions without the express written approval of the Grants Officer.

Site VisitsThe NRC, through authorized representatives, has the right, at all reasonable times, to makesite visits to review project accomplishments and management control systems and to providesuch technical assistance as may be required. If any site visit is made by the NRC on thepremises of the Grantee or contractor under an award, the Grantee shall provide and shallrequire his/her contractors to provide all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safety and

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convenience of the Government representative in the performance of their duties. All site visitsand evaluations shall be performed in such a manner as will not unduly delay the work.

IV. Miscellaneous Requirements

Criminal and Prohibited Activitiesa. The Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act (31 USC § 3801-3812), provides for the imposition

of civil penalties against persons who make false, fictitious, or fraudulent claims to theFederal government for money (including money representing grant/cooperativeagreements, loans, or other benefits.)

b. False statements (18 USC § 287), provides that whoever makes or presents any false,fictitious, or fraudulent statements, representations, or claims against the United States shallbe subject to imprisonment of not more than five years and shall be subject to a fine in theamount provided by 18 USC § 287.

c. False Claims Act (31 USC 3729 et seq), provides that suits under this Act can be brought bythe government, or a person on behalf of the government, for false claims under federalassistance programs.

d. Copeland "Anti-Kickback" Act (18 USC § 874), prohibits a person or organization engaged ina federally supported project from enticing an employee working on the project from givingup a part of his compensation under an employment contract.

American-Made Equipment And ProductsGrantees are hereby notified that they are encouraged, to the greatest extent practicable, topurchase American-made equipment and products with funding provided under this award.

Increasing Seat Belt Use in the United StatesPursuant to EO 13043, Grantees should encourage employees and contractors to enforce on-the-job seat belt policies and programs when operating company-owned, rented or personally-owned vehicle.

Federal Leadership of Reducing Text Messaging While DrivingPursuant to EO 13513, Grantees should encourage employees, sub-awardees, and contractorsto adopt and enforce policies that ban text messaging while driving company-owned, rentedvehicles or privately owned vehicles when on official Government business or when performingany work for or on behalf of the Federal Government.

Federal Employee ExpensesFederal agencies are generally barred from accepting funds from a Grantee to paytransportation, travel, or other expenses for any Federal employee unless specifically approvedin the terms of the award. Use of award funds (Federal or non-Federal) or the Grantee'sprovision of in-kind goods or services, for the purposes of transportation, travel, or any otherexpenses for any Federal employee may raise appropriation augmentation issues. In addition,NRC policy prohibits the acceptance of gifts, including travel payments for Federal employees,from Grantees or applicants regardless of the source.

Minority Serving Institutions (MSWs) InitiativePursuant to EOs 13256 13230, and 13270, NRC is strongly committed to broadening theparticipation of MSIs in its financial assistance program. NRC's goals include achieving full

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participation of MSIs in order to advance the development of human potential, strengthen theNation's capacity to provide high-quality education, and increase opportunities for MSls toparticipate in and benefit from Federal financial assistance programs. NRC encourages allapplicants and Grantees to include meaningful participations of MSIs. Institutions eligible to beconsidered MSIs are listed on the Department of Education website:http://www.ed.qov/about/offices/list/ocr/edlite-minorityinst. html

Research MisconductScientific or research misconduct refers to the fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism inproposing, performing, or reviewing research, or in reporting research results. It does notinclude honest errors or differences of opinions. The Grantee organization has the primaryresponsibility to investigate allegations and provide reports to the Federal Government. Fundsexpended on an activity that is determined to be invalid or unreliable because of scientificmisconduct may result in a disallowance of costs for which the institution may be liable forrepayment to the awarding agency. The Office of Science and Technology Policy at the WhiteHouse published in the Federal Register on December 6, 2000, a final policy that addressedresearch misconduct. The policy was developed by the National Science and TechnologyCouncil (65 FR 76260). The NRC requires that any allegation be submitted to the GrantsOfficer, who will also notify the OIG of such allegation. Generally, the Grantee organizationshall investigate the allegation and submit its findings to the Grants Officer. The NRC mayaccept the Grantee's findings or proceed with its own investigation. The Grants Officer shallinform the Grantee of the NRC's final determination.

Publications, Videos, and Acknowledgment of SponsorshipPublication of the results or findings of a research project in appropriate professional journalsand production of video or other media is encouraged as an important method of recording andreporting scientific information. It is also a constructive means to expand access to federallyfunded research. The Grantee is required to submit a copy to the NRC and when releasinginformation related to a funded project include a statement that the project or effort undertakenwas or is sponsored by the NRC. The Grantee is also responsible for assuring that everypublication of material (including Internet sites and videos) based on or developed under anaward, except scientific articles or papers appearing in scientific, technical or professionaljournals, contains the following disclaimer:

"This [report/video] was prepared by [Grantee name] under award [number] from [name ofoperating unit], Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The statements, findings, conclusions, andrecommendations are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the [nameof operating unit] or the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission."

Trafficking In Victims Protection Act Of 2000 (as amended by the Trafficking VictimsProtection Reauthorization Act of 2003)

Section 106(g) of the Trafficking In Victims Protection Act Of 2000 (as amended as amended,directs on a government-wide basis that:

"any grant, contract, or cooperative agreement provided or entered into by a Federaldepartment or agency under which funds are to be provided to a private entity, in whole or inpart, shall include a condition that authorizes the department or agency to terminate the grant,contract, or cooperative agreement, without penalty, if the grantee or any subgrantee, or thecontractor or any subcontractor (i) engages in severe forms of trafficking in persons or hasprocured a commercial sex act during the period of time that the grant, contract, or cooperative

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agreement is in effect, or (ii) uses forced labor in the performance of the grant, contract, orcooperative agreement." (22 U.S.C. § 7104(g)).

Executive Compensation

2 CFR 170.220 directs agencies to include the following text to each grant award to a non-federal entity if the total funding is $25,000 or more in Federal funding.

Reporting Subawards and Executive Compensation.

a. Reporting of first-tier subawards.

1. Applicability. Unless you are exempt as provided in paragraph d. of this award term, you mustreport each action that obligates $25,000 or more in Federal funds that does not includeRecovery funds (as defined in section 1512(a)(2) of the American Recovery and ReinvestmentAct of 2009, Pub. L. 111-5) for a subaward to an entity (see definitions in paragraph e. of thisaward term).

2. Where and when to report.

i. You must report each obligating action described in paragraph a. 1. of this award term tohttp ://www. fsrs. gov.

ii. For subaward information, report no later than the end of the month following the month inwhich the obligation was made. (For example, if the obligation was made on November 7, 2010,the obligation must be reported by no later than December 31, 2010.)

3. What to report. You must report the information about each obligating action that thesubmission instructions posted at http://www.fsrs.gov specify.

b. Reporting Total Compensation of Recipient Executives.

1. Applicability and what to report. You must report total compensation for each of your fivemost highly compensated executives for the preceding completed fiscal year, if-

i. the total Federal funding authorized to date under this award is $25,000 or more;

ii. in the preceding fiscal year, you received-

(A) 80 percent or more of your annual gross revenues from Federal procurement contracts (andsubcontracts) and Federal financial assistance subject to the Transparency Act, as defined at 2CFR 170.320 (and subawards); and

(B) $25,000,000 or more in annual gross revenues from Federal procurement contracts (andsubcontracts) and Federal financial assistance subject to the Transparency Act, as defined at 2CFR 170.320 (and subawards); and

iii. The public does not have access to information about the compensation of the executivesthrough periodic reports filed under section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of

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1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a), 78o(d)) or section 6104 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (Todetermine if the public has access to the compensation information, see the U.S. Security andExchange Commission total compensation filings at http://vwww.sec.gov/answers/execomp.htm.)

2. Where and when to report. You must report executive total compensation described inparagraph b.1. of this award term:

i. As part of your registration profile at http://www.ccr.gov.

ii. By the end of the month following the month in which this award is made, and annuallythereafter.

c. Reporting of Total Compensation of Subrecipient Executives.

1. Applicability and what to report. Unless you are exempt as provided in paragraph d. of thisaward term, for each first-tier subrecipient under this award, you shall report the names andtotal compensation of each of the subrecipient's five most highly compensated executives forthe subrecipient's preceding completed fiscal year, if-

i. in the subrecipient's preceding fiscal year, the subrecipient received-

(A) 80 percent or more of its annual gross revenues from Federal procurement contracts (andsubcontracts) and Federal financial assistance subject to the Transparency Act, as defined at 2CFR 170.320 (and subawards); and

(B) $25,000,000 or more in annual gross revenues from Federal procurement contracts (andsubcontracts), and Federal financial assistance subject to the Transparency Act (andsubawards); and

ii. The public does not have access to information about the compensation of the executivesthrough periodic reports filed under section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a), 78o(d)) or section 6104 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (Todetermine if the public has access to the compensation information, see the U.S. Security andExchange Commission total compensation filings at http://vwww.sec.gov/answers/execomp.htm.

2. Where and when to report. You must report subrecipient executive total compensationdescribed in paragraph c.1. of this award term:

i. To the recipient.

ii. By the end of the month following the month during which you make the subaward. Forexample, if a subaward is obligated on any date during the month of October of a given year (i.e., between October 1 and 31), you must report any required compensation information of thesubrecipient by November 30 of that year.

d. Exemptions

If, in the previous tax year, you had gross income, from all sources, under $300,000, you areexempt from the requirements to report:

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i. Subawards,

and

ii. The total compensation of the five most highly compensated executives of any subrecipient.

e. Definitions. For purposes of this award term:

1. Entity means all of the following, as defined in 2 CFR part 25:

i. A Governmental organization, which is a State, local government, or Indian tribe;

ii. A foreign public entity;

iii. A domestic or foreign nonprofit organization;

iv. A domestic or foreign for-profit organization;

v. A Federal agency, but only as a subrecipient under an award or subaward to a non-Federalentity.

2. Executive means officers, managing partners, or any other employees in managementpositions.

3. Subaward:

i. This term means a legal instrument to provide support for the performance of any portion ofthe substantive project or program for which you received this award and that you as therecipient award to an eligible subrecipient.

ii. The term does not include your procurement of property and services needed to carry, out theproject or program (for further explanation, see Sec. _ .210 of the attachment to OMB CircularA-1 33, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations").

iii. A subaward may be provided through any legal agreement, including an agreement that youor a subrecipient considers a contract.

4. Subrecipient means an entity that:

i. Receives a subaward from you (the recipient) under this award; and

ii. Is accountable to you for the use of the Federal funds provided by the subaward.

5. Total compensation means the cash and noncash dollar value earned by the executive duringthe recipient's or subrecipient's preceding fiscal year and includes the following (for moreinformation see 17 CFR 229.402(c)(2)):

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i. Salary and bonus.

ii. Awards of stock, stock options, and stock appreciation rights. Use the dollar amountrecognized for financial statement reporting purposes with respect to the fiscal year inaccordance with the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (Revised 2004)(FAS 123R), Shared Based Payments.

iii. Earnings for services under non-equity incentive plans. This does not include group life,health, hospitalization or medical reimbursement plans that do not discriminate in favor ofexecutives, and are available generally to all salaried employees.

iv. Change in pension value. This is the change in present value of defined benefit and actuarial

pension plans.

v. Above-market earnings on deferred compensation which is not tax-qualified.

vi. Other compensation, if the aggregate value of all such other compensation (e.g. severance,termination payments, value of life insurance paid on behalf of the employee, perquisites orproperty) for the executive exceeds $10,000.

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