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-5- Section 3.16 No transfer of funds to agencies other than those identified in the approved Cooperative Agreement shall be made without prior approval of OSM. Transfer of funds between total direct cost categories in the approved budget shall receive the prior approval of OSM when such transfers exceed ten percent to the total budget. Section 3.17 No employee of the State or Federal Government performing any function or duty under the State regulatory or reclamation program plan shall have a direct or indirect financial interest in any coal mining operation. The Recipient shall comply with all requirements and regulations established by OSM to carry out this requirement, including 30 CFR 705, and those requirements which it has adopted in its regulatory program or reclamation plan. Section 3.18 Cooperative Agreement funds shall not be used to attempt to influence the public on legislation pending before Congress. Section 3.19 Funds shall only be used to cover allowable costs which are incurred during the Cooperative Agreement period. Valid costs incurred before the end of the performance period for purchased services, equipment, and supplies specifically identified in the approved application shall be considered allowable performance period costs to the extent of actual subsequent expenditures. Section 3.20 If costs are included in the claimed Cooperative Agreement costs, adequate records shall be maintained to disclose fully the date and amount incurred and the date and amount of subsequent payment. Cost claimed in one performance period shall be excluded from expenditures claimed in prior or subsequent performance period. Section 3.21 This agreement can be amended only by compliance with the requirements of 30 CFR 735.20 and 886.17. The Cooperative Agreement shall be subject to reduction or termination pursuant to 30 CFR Section 735.21 and 886.18. If the Recipient anticipates an increase in costs or other changes that may conflict with the provisions of this agreement, the Recipient shall submit a written request for the amendment