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| 14.404 NON-DISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED AND CONDUCTED PROGRAMS (ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY) |
| (Section 504) |
| FEDERAL AGENCY |
| OFFICE OF FAIR HOUSING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| AUTHORIZATION |
| Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504 (Parts 8 and 9), as amended. |
| OBJECTIVES |
| Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in federally assisted programs (Part 8) and federally conducted programs (Part 9). |
| TYPES OF ASSISTANCE |
| Investigation of Complaints. |
| USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS |
| Pertains to all Housing and Urban Development Programs of Federal financial assistance except contracts of insurance and guaranty (Part 8) programs conducted by the Department (Part 9). |
| Applicant Eligibility |
| Any individual feeling aggrieved because of an alleged discriminatory action in a HUD-assisted or HUD-conducted program or activity on the basis of disability may file a complaint with the Department of Housing and Urban Development. |
| Beneficiary Eligibility |
| Not applicable. |
| Credentials/Documentation |
| None. |
| Preapplication Coordination |
| This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. |
| Application Procedure |
| Complaints may be sent to any Local HUD Field Office Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity or HUD Headquarters, Washington, DC Office. |
| Award Procedure |
| None. |
| Deadlines |
| Complaints must be filed within 180 days of the date of the alleged act of discrimination. Complaints may be amended; notification letter sent to complainant and recipient within 10 days of receipt of complaint. |
| Range of Approval/Disapproval Time |
| Not applicable. |
| Appeals |
| Not applicable. |
| Renewals |
| None. |
| Formula and Matching Requirements |
| This program has no statutory formula. |
| Length and Time Phasing of Assistance |
| None. |
| Reports |
| None. |
| Audits |
| None. |
| Records |
| None. |
| Account Identification |
| 86-0143-0-1-999. |
| Obligations |
| (Salaries and expenses) Not separately identifiable. |
| Range and Average of Financial Assistance |
| Not applicable. |
| PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
| During Fiscal Year 2007, 970 complaints were received under section 504 and 67 compliance reivews were initiatied. For Fiscal Year 2008, HUD estimates that 884 complaints will be received and 110 compliance reviews will be initiatied. |
| REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE |
| Nondiscrimination Based on Disability in Federally Assisted and Federally Conducted Programs and Activities of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (24 CFR Part 8 and Part 9). |
| Regional or Local Office |
| HUD Local Field Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity: Director, Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity in the appropriate HUD Office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. |
| Headquarters Office |
| Lynn Grosso, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, S.W., Room 5226, Washington, DC 20410. Telephone: (202) 708-2904,ext. 5361. E-mail: Lynn.M.Grosso@hud.gov. |
| Web Site Address |
| http://www.hud.gov/progdesc/fheoindx.html |
| RELATED PROGRAMS |
| None. |
| EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS |
| Not applicable. |
| CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS |
| Not applicable. |
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General Services Administration Office of Chief Acquisition Officer Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR) |
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