Federal Register #NASA-26-029

NASA Amends Title VI Regulations for Federally Assisted Programs

NASA has issued a final rule amending its Title VI regulations for federally assisted programs: - The amendment clarifies nondiscrimination requirements under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Removes provisions establishing disparate-impact liability - Specifies that Title VI applies to employment practices only when employment is a primary objective of federal financial assistance or when intentional discrimination is shown - Aligns NASA's regulations with the statutory text and recent Department of Justice revisions - Promotes consistency across federal agencies - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory action, not a procurement opportunity - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or unique technical requirements are present

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NASA is amending its regulation implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for federally assisted programs to align more closely with the statutory text and recent Department of Justice revisions. The amendment removes provisions establishing disparate-impact liability and clarifies that Title VI applies to employment practices only where employment is a primary objective of the federal financial assistance or where intentional discrimination is shown. These changes promote consistency across federal agencies and ensure NASA's regulations prohibit only intentional discrimination.

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