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<br /> Appendix B - Nondiscrimination Authorities
<br /> During the implementation of this Title VI Program, the organization, for itself, its assignees and
<br /> successors in interest, is reminded that it has agreed to comply with the following non-discrimination
<br /> statutes and authorities, including but not limited to:
<br /> • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq., 78 stat. 252), (prohibits discrimination on the basis of
<br /> race,color, national origin); and 49 CFR Part 21.
<br /> • The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970,(42 U.S.C.§4601),(prohibits unfair
<br /> treatment of persons displaced or whose property has been acquired because of Federal or Federal-aid programs and
<br /> projects);
<br /> • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (29 U.S.C.§794 et seq.), as amended,(prohibits discrimination on the basis
<br /> of disability); and 49 CFR Part 27;
<br /> • The Age Discrimination Act of 1975,as amended,(42 U.S.C. §6101 etseq.), (prohibits discrimination on the basis of age);
<br /> • The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, (PL 100-209), (Broadened the scope,coverage and applicability of Title VI of the
<br /> Civil Rights Act of 1964,The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,by expanding
<br /> the definition of the terms"programs or activities"to include all of the programs or activities of the Federal-aid recipients,
<br /> sub-recipients and contractors,whether such programs or activities are Federally funded or not);
<br /> • Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability in the
<br /> operation of public entities, public and private transportation systems, places of public accommodation, and certain
<br /> testing entities(42 U.S.C.§§12131-12189)as implemented by Department of Transportation regulations at 49 C.P.R.parts
<br /> 37 and 38;
<br /> • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, which prohibits you from discriminating because of sex in
<br /> education programs or activities(20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq).
<br /> • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(42 U.S.C. §2000e et seq., Pub. L.88-352),(prohibits employment discrimination on
<br /> the basis of race,color,creed (religion),sex,or national origin);
<br /> • 49 CFR Part 26, regulation to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts in the
<br /> Department's highway,transit,and airport financial assistance programs;
<br /> • Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income
<br /> Populations,which ensures discrimination against minority populations by discouraging programs,policies,and activities
<br /> with disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects on minority and low-income
<br /> populations;
<br /> • Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency, and resulting agency
<br /> guidance, national origin discrimination includes discrimination because of limited English proficiency (LEP). To ensure
<br /> compliance with Title VI, you must take reasonable steps to ensure that LEP persons have meaningful access to your
<br /> programs(70 Fed. Reg.at 74087 to 74100);
<br /> • Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973, (23 U.S.C. §324 et seq.), (prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex);
<br /> • Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982, (49 USC § 4 71, Section 4 7123), as amended, (prohibits discrimination
<br /> based on race,creed (religion),color, national origin,or sex);
<br /> • The Federal Aviation Administration's Non-discrimination statute (49 U.S.C. § 47123) (prohibits discrimination on
<br /> the basis of race,color, national origin, and sex);
<br /> • Federal transit laws,specifically 49 U.S.C. §5332(prohibiting discrimination based on race,color, religion, national
<br /> origin,sex(including gender identity), disability,age, employment,or business opportunity).
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