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10. Counterparts. This MOU may be executed in any number of counterparts, each <br />of which will be deemed an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one single <br />agreement between the Parties. <br />11. E -Verify Compliance. Duke Energy understands that E -Verify is the federal <br />program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security and other federal <br />agencies, or any successor or equivalent program used to verify the work authorization of newly <br />hired employees pursuant to federal law in accordance with §64-25(5) of the North Carolina <br />General Statutes. Provided that Duke Energy is a person, business entity, or other organization that <br />transacts business in this State and that employs 25 or more employees in this State, then Duke <br />Energy understands and certifies that they shall verify the work authorization of the employee <br />through E -Verify in accordance with §64-26(a) of the North Carolina General Statutes. Duke <br />Energy further certifies that their subcontractors comply with E -Verify pursuant to federal law, <br />and Duke Energy will ensure compliance with E -Verify by any subcontractors subsequently hired <br />by Duke Energy. <br />12. Iran Divestment. Pursuant to § 147-86.59 of the North Carolina General Statutes, <br />any person identified as engaging in investment activities in Iran, as determined by appearing on <br />the Final Divestment List created by the State Treasurer pursuant to §147-86.58 of the North <br />Carolina General Statutes, is ineligible to contract with the State of North Carolina or any political <br />subdivision of this State. Pursuant to the requirements of the Iran Divestment Act of 2015, Duke <br />Energy does hereby certify to the following: <br />a. That Duke Energy is not identified on the Final Divestment List of Entities that the <br />State Treasurer determined to be engaged in investment activities in Iran; <br />b. That Duke Energy shall not utilize on any contract with the State agency any <br />subcontractor that is identified on the Final Divestment List; and <br />c. That the undersigned is authorized by Duke Energy to make this certification. <br />[Signature page follows] <br />