Civil Rights
OCR also provides policy guidance and technical assistance to program offices within EPA on civil rights compliance and equal employment opportunity.
NOTE: The enforcement of federal civil rights laws, such as Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that prohibits discrimination against members of the public by recipients of EPA funds, is the responsibility of the External Civil Rights Compliance Office.
Disclaimer: Pursuant to Executive Order 14168, issued on January 20, 2025, references in documents on this webpage to “gender” should instead be read to reference “sex” consistent with the Executive Order. Further, all documents on this webpage should be read consistent with Executive Order 14168, Executive Order 14152, issued on January 20, 2025, and Executive Order 14173, issued on January 21, 2025.
Affirmative Employment, Analysis, and Accountability
- Working Towards a Model EEO Program
- Special Emphasis Programs and Affinity Groups
- Civil Rights and EEO Training
- Policy and Guidance Documents
- Barrier Analysis Report
- Affirmative Action Plan for People with Disabilities
- Architectural Barriers Act (ABA)
- Affirmative Employment, Analysis, and Accountability Staff Contacts
Employment Complaint Resolutions
