Administration of the program is shared between the ARS Headquarters and field locations. Implementation of the program is guided by laws and Agency directives.

Authorities

U.S. Code, Title 42 - Public Health and Welfare, Chapter 21 - Civil Rights

Civil Rights Act of 1964:
Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964 
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
The Civil Rights Act of 1991

Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 (Title 20 U.S.C. Sections 1681-1688)

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Titles I and V
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Sections 501 and 505
The Age Discrimination Act of 1975

The Equal Pay Act of 1963

Executive Order 11246: Equal Employment Opportunity

Executive Order 11478: Equal Employment Opportunity in Federal Government

Executive Order 13087:  Amendment to E.O. 11478

Executive Order 12876: Historically Black Colleges and Universities