DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ISSUES RULE: NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE-EFFECTUATION OF TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964; AMENDMENT

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Department Of Defense has issued a rule called: Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs of the Department of Defense-Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Amendment.

The rule was published in the Federal Register on July 24 by Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

Summary: This rule amends DoD regulations to eliminate disparate-impact liability. These amendments align DoD's regulations with Title VI and current DoD policy, avoid constitutional concerns, and serve the public interest. By reducing regulatory burden, they also minimize compliance costs and ensure appropriate stewardship of taxpayer dollars. In addition, these revisions confo...