U.S. Department of the Interior

Office of the Secretary

Washington, D.C. 20240

January 8, 2004

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY DIRECTIVE 2004-06

To: Bureau Equal Opportunity Officers

From: Director, Office for Equal Opportunity

Subject: Enhancing the Department’s Diversity Strategy

Attached please find a copy of Assistant Secretary Lynn Scarlett’s memorandum indicating that it is imperative that the Department’s workforce mirror America. She notes that the Department’s framework for its Human Capital Management Plan provides a strong foundation to link our diversity and human resources goals to our organizational effectiveness.

This message is timely as we start a new year and begin to formulate plans for addressing diversity under the HCMP, the Department’s Strategic Plan, and AEP goals objectives.

Attachment - Memorandum

As stated above

Distribution: All Bureau/Office Equal Opportunity Officers

Inquiries: Mercedes Flores, Chief of Staff – OEO, 202-208-6120

Expiration: Until superceded