Federal Register #NASA26029

NASA Final Rule: Title VI Regulation Update for Federally Assisted Programs

NASA has issued a final rule updating its Title VI regulations for federally assisted programs: - Applies to recipients of NASA federal financial assistance - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory update - Removes provisions establishing disparate-impact liability - Clarifies Title VI applies to employment practices only when employment is a primary objective or intentional discrimination is shown - Aims to align NASA's regulations with federal standards and reduce regulatory confusion - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or procurement requirements are included

Description

This final rule amends NASA's regulation implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for federally assisted programs. The rule removes provisions establishing disparate-impact liability and clarifies that Title VI reaches employment practices only where employment is a primary objective or where intentional discrimination is shown. The changes align NASA's regulation with Title VI and promote consistency across Federal agencies. The rule aims to eliminate regulatory confusion and ensure compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.

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