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regulations. 



3. Nothing in this MOU is intended to alter, limit, or expand the statutory and regulatory 

 authority of the Cooperators. 



4. This MOU is neither a fiscal nor a funds obligation document. Any endeavor involving 

 reimbursement or contribution of funds berween the parties to this MOU shall be handled in 

 accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and procedures, including those for 

 Government procurement and printing. Such etxleavors shall be outlined in separate written 

 agreements between parties and shall be independently authorized by statute. This MOU 

 does not provide such authority. Specifically, this MOU does not esublish authority for 

 noncompetitive award of any contract or other agreement. Any contract or agreement for 

 training or other services must fully comply with all applicable requirements for competition. 



4. This MOU in no way restricts the parties from participating in similar activities with 

 other public or private agencies, organizations, and individuals. 



5. No member of or delegate to Congress shall benefit from this MOU either directly or 

 indirectly. 



6. Any party, in writing, may terminate this MOU in whole or in part at any time before its 

 expiration when the other party has failed to comply with the conditions of this MOU. 



7. Modifications to this MOU shall be made in writing and with the consent of the 

 Cooperators and shall be signed and dated by tbe Cooperators. 



8. This MOU shall expire no later than September 30, 1999, at which time it shall be 

 subject to review and renewal or expiration. 



IN WFTNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this MOU as of the last date 

 written below. 



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