Encl. (1) to COMDTINST 5350.20A
RIN Number 1601-AA03
Regulations Regarding Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, or National
Origin in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance From the
Department of Homeland Security AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Homeland
Security.
ACTION: Interim final rule.
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SUMMARY: This interim final rule effectuates the provisions of title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964 to the end that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of
race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits
of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving
Federal financial assistance from the Department of Homeland Security.
DATES: These interim final rules are effective March 6, 2003. Written comments may be
submitted to the Department of Homeland Security on or before April 7, 2003.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments (preferably an original and three copies) to
Associate General Counsel (General Law), Department of Homeland Security,
Washington, DC 20528.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Coyle, (202) 282-8410, not a toll
free call.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
On November 25, 2002, the President signed into law the Homeland Security Act of
2002 (Pub. L. 107-296), which created the new Department of Homeland Security
(DHS). Pursuant to the provisions of the Act, the new Department came into existence on
January 24, 2003. In order to establish procedures to facilitate the operations of the new
Department, DHS is issuing an initial series of proposed and interim final regulations.
II. The Interim Final Rule
This interim final rule effectuates the provisions of title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964 to the end that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or
national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be
otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal
financial assistance from the Department of Homeland Security.
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