Other Federal Non-Discrimination Laws and Regulations

In addition to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, EPA has nondiscrimination responsibilities under other Federal statutes, such as:

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities under Federally-assisted programs or activities;
Section 13 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination based on sex under programs or activities receiving financial assistance under the Clean Water Act;
Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, which prohibits discrimination in housing;
Title IX of the Education Act amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in Federally-assisted education programs; and
Age Discrimination Act of 1975, which prohibits age discrimination under Federally-assisted programs.