(a) All hearings conducted under section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, as amended, and the regulations in this part shall be
governed by the Department of Labor's rules of practice for
administrative proceedings to enforce title VI of the Civil Rights Act
of 1964 contained in 29 CFR part 31.
(b) For the purposes of hearings pursuant to this part 32,
references in 29 CFR part 31 to title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
shall mean section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
(c) The Assistant Secretary from time-to-time may assign to
officials of other departments or agencies of the Government or of the
Department of Labor (with the consent of such department or agency)
responsibilities in connection with the effectuation of the purposes of
section 504 of the Act and this part (other than responsibility for
final decisions as provided in Sec. 32.46), including the achievement of
effective coordination and maximum uniformity within the Department and
within the executive branch of the Government in the application of
section 504 and this part to similar programs and in similar situations.
(d) Any action taken, determination made, or requirement imposed by
an official of another Department or agency acting pursuant to an
assignment of responsibility under this subsection shall have the same
effect as though such action had been taken by the Secretary.
