(a) The Secretary may from time to time assign to officials of other
departments or agencies of the Government (with the consent of such
department or agency) responsibilities in connection with the
effectuation of the nondiscrimination and equal opportunity provisions
of JTPA and this part (other than responsibility for final decisions
pursuant to Sec. 34.42), including the achievement of effective
coordination and maximum uniformity within the Department and within the
executive branch of the Government in the application of the
nondiscrimination and equal opportunity provisions of JTPA or this part
to similar programs and similar situations.
(b) 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 Director.
(c) Whenever a compliance review or complaint investigation under
this part reveals possible violation of Executive Order 11246, as
amended, section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the
affirmative action provisions of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment
Assistance Act of 1974, as amended (38 U.S.C. 4212), the Equal Pay Act
of 1963, as amended, title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as
amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended,
the Americans With Disabilities Act, or any other Federal civil rights
law, that is not also a violation of the nondiscrimination and equal
opportunity provisions of JTPA or this part, the Director shall attempt
to notify the appropriate agency and provide it with all relevant
documents and information.
