Common use of Efficient Communications Clause in Contracts

Efficient Communications. In accordance with Executive Order 13563 “Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review,” and Executive Order 13589 “Promoting Efficient Spending,” communications between Signatories to this Agreement and consulting parties discussed herein shall be in electronic form whenever practicable, permitted by law, and consistent with applicable records retention requirements. Unless a Signatory or consulting party specifically requests communication in another form (i.e., mail/hard copy) communication pertaining to this agreement shall be by electronic means. MARAD is responsible for maintaining an up-to-date list of email addresses of the Signatories and consulting parties which have not chosen other than electronic communications.