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EPA Office of External Civil Rights Released Updated Case Resolution Manual

Last updated:

January 17, 2025

Authority

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Other Statute

Agencies

EPA

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Guidance/Policy

EPA’s Office of External Civil Rights updated its Case Resolutions Manual. The Office of External Civil Rights, charged with enforcing civil rights laws, is responsible for conducting complaint investigations and resolutions, compliance reviews, pre-award reviews, and post award audits.

The Case Resolution Manual provides public transparency for EPA processes and EPA staff guidance on the procedures and practices for evaluating, investigating and resolving complaints, as well as notice, enforcement, monitoring, and compliance procedures.