Federal Register #2105-AF45

DOT Final Rule Amends Title VI Regulations to Eliminate Disparate-Impact Liability

This opportunity is a regulatory action, not a procurement or award. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Secretary - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a purchase or contract action - No products or services are being requested - Key Details: - DOT has issued a final rule amending its Title VI regulations - The rule eliminates disparate-impact liability, clarifying that only intentional discrimination is prohibited under Title VI - Aligns DOT regulations with the original public meaning of Title VI and recent DOJ regulations - Implements changes directed by Executive Order 14281 - Affects recipients of federal financial assistance (e.g., grants, loans) - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or unique procurement requirements are present - This action is issued under the Administrative Procedure Act exception for rules relating to agency management or public property, loans, grants, benefits, or contracts

Description

The U.S. Department of Transportation amends its regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to eliminate disparate-impact liability. These amendments align the Department's regulations with Title VI's original public meaning, avoid constitutional concerns, reduce compliance costs, and serve the public interest. The revisions also implement changes directed in Executive Order 14281 and align with changes made by the U.S. Department of Justice to its Title VI Regulations effective December 10, 2025. The rule is effective June 11, 2026.

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