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        <ExplanationTxt>GULF RESTORATION PROGRAM STARTED IN 2015: GRN independently monitors and assesses post BP disaster restoration efforts through the RESTORE Act and the National Resources Damages process of the Oil Pollution Act. The GRN also actively participates in coalitions in Alabama, Mississippi and Texas focused on Post BP restoration in those states.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>AFTER THE COMPLETED FORM 990 IS RECEIVED BY THE ORGANIZATION,IT IS DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. UPON APPROVAL, THE FORM 990 IS RELEASED FOR FILING WITH IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>EACH MANAGEMENT LEVEL EMPLOYEE AND EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY SITUATIONS THAT MAY GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE BOARD SHALL TAKE ACTION AS MAY BE REASONABLY NECESSARY TO PROTECT THE BEST INTEREST OF THE ORGANIZATION.</ExplanationTxt>
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