Final Provisions Clause 16
Transitional Provisions 24.1. As from the official date of entry into force of the 01 series of amendments to this Regulation, no Contracting Party applying this Regulation shall refuse to grant or refuse to accept type approval under this Regulation as amended by the 01 series of amendments. 24.2. As from 12 months after the date of entry into force of the 01 series of amendments to this Regulation, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall grant approvals only if the type of components to be approved meets the requirements of Part I of this Regulation as amended by the 01 series of amendments to this Regulation. 24.3. Type approvals of components other than fuel rail, as defined in paragraph 4.72., granted according to the original version of this Regulation or of components granted according to the 01 series of amendments, shall remain valid and shall be accepted for the purpose of their installation on vehicles as long as the requirements for the specific component have not changed by any series of amendments. 24.4. As from 18 months after the date of entry into force of the 01 series of amendments to this Regulation, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall grant approvals only if the vehicle type to be approved meets the requirements of Part II of this Regulation as amended by the 01 series of amendments to this Regulation. 24.5. Until 12 months after the date of entry into force of the 01 series of amendments to this Regulation, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation can continue to grant type approvals for the type of components to the original version of this Regulation without taking into account the provisions of the 01 series of amendments. 24.6. Until 18 months after the date of entry into force of the 01 series of amendments to this Regulation, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation can continue to grant type approvals for the vehicle type to the original version of this Regulation without taking into account the provisions of the 01 series of amendments. 24.7. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs 24.5. and 24.6., Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall not refuse to grant extensions of type approvals for existing types of component or vehicle types which have been issued according to this Regulation without taking into account the provisions of the 01 series of amendments to this Regulation. 24.8. As from the official date of entry into force of the 02 series of amendments to this Regulation, no Contracting Party applying this Regulation shall refuse to grant or refuse to accept type approval under this Regulation as amended by the 02 series of amendments. 24.9. As from 1 September 2017 Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall grant approvals only if the type of components to be approved meets the requirements of Part I of this Regulation as amended by the 02 series of amendments to this Regulation. 24.10. As from 1 September 2018 Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall grant approvals only if the vehicle type to be approved meets the requirements of Part II of this Regulation as amended by the 02 series of amendments to this Regulation. 24.11. As from 1 September 2019 Contracting Parties applying this Regulation may refuse to recognize approvals of a type of vehicle which have not been granted in accordance with Part II of this Regulation as amended by the 02 series of amendments to this Regulation. 24.12. Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall not refuse to grant extensions of type approvals for existing types of component or vehicle types which have been issued according to this Regulation without taking into account the provisions of the 02 series of amendments to this Regulation. 24.13. Notwithstanding paragraphs 24.11. and 24.12., Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall continue to accept type approvals granted to the preceding series of amendments, which are not affected by the 02 series of amendments.
Provisions governing staff and subcontractors A. To require any subcontractor to execute documents that binds the subcontractor to comply with the provisions of this Contract. Subcontractor means an individual or entity to which the Contractor has contracted with or delegated some of its management functions or responsibilities of providing all or a part of the services required of the Contractor under this Contract. B. That it is responsible for the behavior of its staff and subcontractors to ensure a violence-free contractual relationship. The Contractor understands that any remarks, gestures or actions toward HHSC employees, volunteers or clients that carry an implied threat of any kind, even if intended to be in jest, will be taken seriously and may lead to corrective action, up to and including terminating this contractor. C. To comply with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 regarding employment verification and retention of verification forms for an individual hired on or after November 6, 1986, who will perform any labor or services under this Contract. D. To certify and ensure that it utilizes and will continue to utilize, for the term of this Contract, the U. S. Department of Homeland Security's e- Verify system to determine the eligibility of: 1. all people employed during the Contract term to perform duties within Texas; and 2. all people (including subcontractors). E. That representatives of HHSC, AG-MFCU and HHS may conduct interviews of Contractor personnel, subcontractors and their personnel, witnesses, and clients without a Contractor's representative present unless the person interviewed voluntarily requests that the representative be present. The Contractor must not coerce its personnel, subcontractors and their personnel, witnesses, or clients to accept representation by the Contractor, and the Contractor agrees that no retaliation will occur to a person who denies the Contractor's offer of representation. Nothing in the Contract limits a person's right to counsel of his or her choice. Requests for interviews are to be complied with in the form and the manner requested. The Contractor must ensure by contract or other means that its personnel and subcontractors cooperate fully in any investigation conducted by representatives of HHSC, AG-MFCU and HHS. F. That if it is a Home and Community Support Services agency ("HCSSA"), the Contractor will hire Personal Assistance Services and Community Support Services providers chosen by the client or the client's legally authorized representative, if requested, and provided the individual who will provide the services: 1. meets minimum qualifications for the service; 2. is willing to be employed as an attendant by the Contractor; and 3. is willing, and determined competent by the Contractor, to deliver the service(s) according to the client's individual service plan.