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A TRUE COPY CERTIFICATION ON LASTPAG5 J.R. SMITH, CLERK Payments under the Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Program (PAAP) are paid as an Advance Payment only if permissible in accordance with 2 C.F.R. § 200.305(b). Advance payments are only permissible if in compliance with 2 C.F.R. § 200.305(b), and PAAP projects are no exception. 10. DESIGNATION OF AGENT The Sub -Recipient must complete Attachment D by designating at least three (3) agents to execute any Requests for Advance or Reimbursement, certifications, or other necessary documentation on behalf of the Sub -Recipient. After execution of this Agreement, the authorized, primary, and secondary Agent may request changes to contacts via email to the State assigned team. In the event the Sub -Recipient contacts have not been updated regularly and all three (3) Agents have separated from the Sub -Recipient's agency, a designation of authority form will be needed to change contacts. NOTE: This is very important because if contacts are not updated, notifications made from FDEM Grants Management System may not be received and could result in failure to meet time periods to appeal a Federal determination. 11. DUNS Q&A What is a DUNS number? The Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number is a unique nine -digit identification number provided by Dun & Bradstreet (D&B). The DUNS number is site specific. Therefore, each distinct physical location of an entity such as branches, divisions and headquarters, may be assigned a DUNS number. Who needs a DUNS number? Any institution that wants to submit a grant application to the Federal government. Individual researchers do not need a DUNS number if they are submitting their application through a research organization. How do I get a DUNS number? Dun & Bradstreet have designated a special phone number for Federal grant and cooperative agreement applicants/prospective applicants. Call the number below between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., local time in the 48 contiguous states and speak to a D&B representative. This process will take approximately 5 —10 minutes and you will receive your DUNS number at the conclusion of the call. 1-866-705-5711 What do I need before I request a DUNS number? Before you call D&B, you will need the following pieces of information: • Legal Name • Headquarters name and ad dress for your organization • Doing business as (dba) or other name by which your organization is commonly recognized • Physical address • Mailing address (if separate from headquarters and/or physical address) • Telephone number • Contact name and title • Number of employees at your physical location How much does a DUNS number cost? There is no charge to obtain a DUNS number. Why does my institution need a DUNS number? 53