(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 WIA and this part (other than responsibility for final decisions
under Sec. 37.112), 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 WIA 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 under an assignment
of responsibility under this section has the same effect as if the
action had been taken by the Director.