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plans and specifications and will furnish progressive reports and such other information as may be required by the assistance awarding agency or State. 19. Use of Cellular Device While Driving is Prohibited The Applicant is required to comply with California Vehicle Code sections 23123 and 23123.5. These laws prohibit driving motor vehicle while using an electronic wireless communications device to write, send, or read a text -based communication. Drivers are also prohibited from the use of a wireless telephone without hands -free listening and talking, unless to make an emergency call to 911, law enforcement, or similar services. 20. California Public Records Act and Freedom of Information Act The Applicant acknowledges that all information submitted in the course of applying for funding under this program, or provided in the course of an entity's grant management activities that are under Federal control, is subject to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552, and the California Public Records Act, California Government Code §7920.000 et seq. The Applicant should consider these laws and consult its own State and local laws and regulations regarding the release of information when reporting sensitive matters in the grant application, needs assessment, and strategic planning process. HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (HSGP) — PROGRAM SPECIFIC ASSURANCES / CERTIFICATIONS 21. Acknowledgment of Federal Funding from DHS The Applicant must acknowledge its use of federal funding when issuing statements, press releases, requests for proposals, bid invitations, and other documents describing projects or programs funded in whole or in part with federal funds. 22. Activities Conducted Abroad The Applicant must ensure that project activities carried on outside the United States are coordinated as necessary with appropriate government authorities and that appropriate licenses, permits, or approvals are obtained. 23. Best Practices for Collection and Use of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) DHS defines personally identifiable information (PII) as any information that permits the identity of an individual to be directly or indirectly inferred, including any information that is linked or linkable to that individual. If the Applicant collects PII, the Applicant is required to have a publicly -available privacy policy that describes standards on the usage and maintenance of PII they collect. The Applicant may refer to the DHS Privacy Impact Assessments: Privacy Guidance and Privacy template as a useful resource. 24. Copyright The Applicant must affix the applicable copyright notices of 17 U.S.C. §§ 401 or 402 and an acknowledgement of United States Government sponsorship (including the award number) to any work first produced under federal financial assistance awards. 25. Duplication of Benefits Any cost allocable to a particular federal financial assistance award provided for in,12 Exhibit A - Page 8 of 12 Initial