Civil Rights

Civil Rights

The Civil Rights Action Committee (CRAC ) advises the Director of the Pacific Islands Area (PIA) and Principle Staff on all matters related to the NRCS Civil Rights and Affirmative Employment Programs. They also provide feedback on the performance of the Civil Rights Program, identifies deficiencies and suggests ways for improvement. The Committee identifies emerging Civil Rights issues that need attention, serve as a vehicle through which employees can bring Civil Rights issues to the attention of the Director and Principle Staff, and advises on the development of Civil Rights and Affirmative Employment plans and progress reports. The Committee's Mission Statement is: The Committee will be committed to ensuring an equal opportunity and civil rights for all customers, both internal and external, by identifying needs and making recommendations to the Director of the Pacific Islands Area and Principle Staff.

The Civil Rights Action Committee DOES NOT accept complaints of discrimination in employment or program delivery. Information on filing a complaint can be found at:

• EEO & Program Complaint Process

Special Emphasis Programs

• American Indian/Alaska Native Emphasis Program
• Asian American/Pacific Islander Emphasis Program
• Black Emphasis Program
• Disability Emphasis Program
• Federal Women's Program
• Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Emphasis Program
• Hispanic Emphasis Program
• Veterans Emphasis Program

Pacific Islands Area Civil Rights Links

• Pacific Islands Area CRAC FY2013 Business Plan (XLSX; 46 KB)
• Pacific Islands Area CRAC By-Laws
• Pacific Islands Area CRAC Committee Members
• Contact PIA Civil Rights Advisory Committee

Pacific Islands Area Civil Rights Brochures and Posters

• Interpretation Available for LEP Customers Posters (11x14, 11x17, 12x18, 8.5x11)
  This service is available free of charge for assistance related to assisted and conducted NRCS and RD assisted and conducted programs.
• Printing Instructions for SEPM Brochures (PDF; 144 KB)
• Special Emphasis Programs - External (PDF; 245 KB)
• Special Emphasis Programs - Internal (PDF; 200 KB)

National Civil Rights Information

• National Civil Rights Division
• National NRCS FY 2015 Civil Rights Policy Statement (PDF; 713 KB)
• Nondiscrimination statement for Federally-conducted and Federally-assisted Programs
• Required Posters
• U.S. Department of Agriculture: Anti-Harassment Policy Statement (PDF; 730 KB)
  • No Fear Act

USDA Equal Opportunity Statement

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.