National Priority Clause Samples
The National Priority clause establishes that certain obligations or actions under the agreement are subject to the laws, regulations, or directives deemed of national importance by a government. In practice, this means that if a government identifies a national priority—such as public health, security, or critical infrastructure—the parties may be required to comply with related mandates, even if these override contractual terms. This clause ensures that the contract remains flexible and compliant with overriding national interests, allowing parties to adapt to government directives without breaching the agreement.
National Priority. Strengthen Medical Surge and Mass Prophylaxis – Developing and Enhancing Health and Medical Readiness and Preparedness Capabilities. These two priorities are in addition to the priorities for all programs under the Homeland Security Grant Program and, if applicable, the Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities Priorities.
National Priority. Strengthen Medical Surge and Mass Prophylaxis – Developing and Enhancing Health and Medical Readiness and Preparedness Capabilities. These two priorities are in addition to the priorities for all programs under the Homeland Security Grant Program and, if applicable, the Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities Priorities. A personnel cap of up to 50% of total program funds may be used for personnel and personnel-related activities as directed by the Personnel Reimbursement for Intelligence Cooperation and Enhancement (PRICE) of Homeland Security Act (Public Law 110-412). In general, the use of Homeland Security Grant Program grant funding to pay for staff and/or contractor regular time or overtime/backfill is considered a personnel cost. Since a separate LETPP grant program for Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities was not created for FY 2009, the State is required to ensure that local and state sub-grantees expend at least 25 percent of their SHSP award funds towards law enforcement terrorism prevention-oriented planning, organization, training, exercise, and equipment activities.
National Priority. Infrastructure for economic growth and employment
1.3.2.1 TO7: Promoting sustainable transport and removing bottlenecks in key network infrastructures
National Priority. Innovation-friendly business environment
1.3.1.1 TO1: Strengthening research, technological development and innovation
National Priority. Sustainable and efficient use of natural resources
National Priority. Towards a caring society with the prevention of social exclusion and protection of vulnerable groups including children, disadvantaged women, elders and the disabled. (Mahinda Chintana)