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for sale by the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock Number 006-000-011624; "Handbook of Job Analysis," OPM Document PMS 720-B, for sale by the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock Number 006-000-01285-0; Federal Personnel Manual, Chapter 306.

INFORMATION CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office: Information may be obtained from Office of Personnel Management regional offices, and Federal Job Information Centers and Federal Job Information Test Centers, listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Headquarters Office: Selective Placement Program, Office of Affirmative Employment Programs, Workforce Effectiveness and Development Group, Office of Personnel Management, Washington, DC 20415. Telephone: (202) 632-6158. Contact: Mr. Leonard J. Bassoff, Special Assistant for the Selective Placement Program. RELATED PROGRAMS: 13.613, Mental Retardation-President's Committee on Mental Retardation; 17.207, Employment Service; 27.001, Federal Civil Service Employment; 27.002, Federal Employment Assistance for Veterans; 53.001, Employment Promotion of Persons with Disabilities; 84.128, Rehabilitation Services-Service Projects.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Not applicable.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Not applicable.

27.006 FEDERAL SUMMER EMPLOYMENT

(Summer Jobs in Federal Agencies)

FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AUTHORIZATION: The Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, Public Law 95-454.

OBJECTIVES: To provide summer employment primarily for college students, and high school students with special skills. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Federal Employment.

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Most Federal agencies employ college students, as well as high school students with special skills, during summer vacation periods. The jobs may be clerical, crafts and trades, administrative or subprofessional related to career interests. Employees are paid at the regular Federal pay rate for the position.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility: Any U.S. citizen may apply. The minimum age requirement is 18 years at time of appointment to a clerical summer job and 16 years for other jobs. The 18 year requirement for clerical jobs is waived for high school graduates who are at least 16 years old at time of appointment. Except for jobs for disadvantaged youth, summer jobs are filled through agency staffing plans as outlined in the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) "Summer Jobs," Announcement 414 issued in December of each year.

Beneficiary Eligibility: U.S. Citizens, 18 years old at time of appointment to a clerical summer job (waived for high school graduates who are at least age 16 at time of appointment) and 16 years for other types of jobs.

Credentials/Documentation: Not applicable. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Not applicable.

Application Procedure: Application forms and instructions are available at Federal Job Information Center and Federal Job Test Centers, or the Office of Personnel Management regional offices listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.

Award Procedure: None.

Deadlines: Applicants apply directly to agencies. Deadlines vary by agency and are listed in Announcement 414.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable.
Appeals: Not applicable.

Renewals: Not applicable.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable.

POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports: Not applicable.
Audits: Not applicable.
Records: Not applicable.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: Funded by accounts of numerous participating federal agencies.

Obligations: Program coordinated by OPM, but carried out by numerous federal agencies. Obligations devoted to administration not separately identifiable.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: During fiscal year 1985, there were approximately 42,000 summer hires. The same number is projected for fiscal years 1986 and 1987. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: ment No. 414, "Summer Jobs for 1985," no charge. INFORMATION CONTACTS:

Announce

Regional or Local Office: Federal Job Information Centers and Federal Job Test Centers, Office of Personnel Management, listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Further information may also be obtained from Office of Personnel Management regional offices, listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.

Headquarters Office: (Also serves Washington, DC area) Federal
Job Information Centers and Federal Job Test Centers of the
Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St., NW., Washington,
DC 20415. Telephone: (202) 653-8468. Contact: Sylvia Cole. Tele-
phone: (202) 632-6030, for program information only.
RELATED PROGRAMS: 27.001, Federal Civil Service Employment;
27.003, Federal Employment for Disadvantaged Youth-Part-
Time; 27.004, Federal Employment for Disadvantaged Youth-
Summer.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Not applicable.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Not applicable.

27.009 TRAINING ASSISTANCE TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AUTHORIZATION: Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970, Title

III, Public Law 91-648, Indian SelfDetermination and Education Assistance Act, Public Law 93-638, Section 105, 25 U.S.C. 450; Intergovernmental Cooperation Act of 1968, Title III, Public Law 90-577, 42 U.S.C. 4222, 42 U.S.C. 4742; Office of Management and Budget Circular No. A-97, August 29, 1969; Executive Order 9830, February 24, 1947.

OBJECTIVES: To assist State and local governments and Indian tribal governments in training professional, administrative, and technical personnel to increase their capability for mission accomplishment. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Advisory Services and Counseling; Training.

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: State and local employees and employees of Indian tribal governments may attend reimbursable training courses conducted for Federal employees or solely for State and local employees or employees of Indian tribal governments in the following general subject areas: general management, management sciences, labor relations, ADP management, personnel management, supervisory development, communications, and office systems; management assistance in administration of training, curriculum development, resource selection and evaluation are available on a reimbursable basis. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility: States, their political subdivisions, agencies, or instrumentalities; Indian governmental bodies.

Beneficiary Eligibility: State and local employees and employees of
Indian governing bodies.
Credentials/Documentation: None.

APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination: None.

Application Procedure: Requests for attendance in OPM training courses and for training management assistance must be in the

form of a written request to the Office of Personnel Management or a duly designated regional office.

Award Procedure: Review and approval will be made by receiving organization.

Deadlines: Established for individual courses. (Contact Fedeal agency for dates.)

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable.
Appeals: Not applicable.

Renewals: Not applicable.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports: Not applicable.

Audits: Not applicable.

Records: Not applicable.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 24-4571-0-4-805.

Obligations: Not applicable, reimbursable program.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1985, 6,000 State and local government employees were trained by the agency, and approximately 4,000 will be trained in fiscal year 1986. Estimates not yet available for fiscal year 1987.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Office of Management and Budget Circular No. A-97. Further information may be obtained from the offices listed under Information Contacts section of the program.

INFORMATION CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office: Contact the Office of Personnel Management regional office (Attention: Regional Training Center) listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.

Headquarters Office: Assistant Director, Office of Training and Development, Workforce Effectiveness and Development Group, Office Of Personnel Management, P.O. Box 7230, Washington, DC 20044. Telephone: (202) 632-6802, Contact: Thomas Loftis. Telephone: (202) 254-9588.

RELATED PROGRAMS: 27.011, Intergovernmental Mobility of Federal, State, and Local Employees.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Not applicable.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Not applicable.

27.011 INTERGOVERNMENTAL MOBILITY OF FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL EMPLOYEES FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AUTHORIZATION: Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) of 1970, as amended, Public Law 91-648, 5 U.S.C. 33713376, Indian SelfDetermination and Education Assistance Act, Public Law 93-638, Section 105, 25 U.S.C. 450. Executive Order 11589, April 1, 1971. OBJECTIVES: To facilitate Federal-State-local cooperation and to aid in solving problems and delivering improved services at all government levels through the sharing of professional, administrative, and technical expertise.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Provision of Specialized Services; Advisory Services and Counseling. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Permits the temporary assignment

of personnel back and forth between Federal agencies, State and local governments, Indian tribes or tribal organizations, institutions of higher education and other eligible organizations. Assignments are for specific work beneficial to both the State, local government, Indian tribe, or other eligible organizations and the Federal agency concerned. An assignment agreement may not exceed 2 years. Cost sharing is negotiable. The employee, after receiving full information about the proposed assignment and his benefits under the various options, must also agree to the assignment before the agreement can be implemented. An employee of a Federal agency must serve in the Civil Service upon the completion of his or her assignment for period equal to that of the assignment. Should the Federal employee fail to fulfill this requirement

(except for good and sufficient reason as determined by the head of the Federal agency from which assigned), the Federal employee shall be liable to the United States for all expenses (excluding salary) of the assignment.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility: Federal agencies, State, local and Indian tribal governments, and institutions of higher education are generally eligible. Other organizations, which includes (1) a national, regional, Statewide, areawide, or metropolitan organization representing member State or local governments; (2) an association of State or local public officials; or (3) a nonprofit organization which has as one of its principal functions the offering of professional advisory, research, educational, or development services, or related services to governments or universities concerned with public management, must have their eligibility certified by the Office of Personnel Management before they will be eligible to enter into an assignment agreement with a Federal agency. Beneficiary Eligibility: Federal agencies, State, local and Indian tribal governments, and institutions of higher education are generally eligible. Other organizations, which includes (1) a national, regional, Statewide, areawide, or metropolitan organization representing member State or local governments; (2) an association of State or local public officials; or (3) a nonprofit organization which has as one of its principal functions the offering of professional advisory, research, educational, or development services, or related services to governments or universities concerned with public manageCredentials/Documentation: Intergovernmental assignments will be undertaken on the basis of a joint agreement between a State or local government, Indian tribe or tribal organization or or institution of higher learning, or other eligible organization, the Federal agency and the employee. Each assignment will be implemented by a written agreement between the Federal agency, the State or local government, Indian tribe or tribal organization, educational institution, or other eligible organization and the employee to be assigned, to assure full understanding of the rights, responsibilities, conditions, and duration of the assignment.

ment.

APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:
Preapplication Coordination: The nature and conditions of the as-
signment, including fiscal obligations and employee benefits, are
subject to agreement between the participating organizations and
the employee, within the provisions of the IPA.
Application Procedure: A proposal for assignment may be initiated
either by the State or local government, institution of higher edu-
cation, Indian tribe or other eligible organization which must then
obtain the agreement of the Federal agency; alternatively the re-
quest may be originated by the Federal agency which must then
obtain the agreement of the State or local jurisdiction, or Indian
tribe, institution of higher education, or other eligible organization.
Award Procedure: Not applicable.
Deadlines: Not applicable.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable.
Appeals: Not applicable.

Renewals: Assignments may be extended for up to an additional 2 years when the need and value of the extension can be agreed upon by the three parties involved. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Original assignments not to exceed 2 years, with extensions for an additional 2 years. Assignments cannot exceed 48 months.

POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports: Not applicable.

Audits: Not applicable.

Records: Not applicable.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 24-0100-0-1-805.

Obligations: (Salaries and expenses) FY 85 $125,000; FY 86 est $133,000; and FY 87 est $132,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: There were 1,451 mobility assignments in fiscal year 1985. Approximately 1,000 assignments are anticipated for fiscal year 1986. All States, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the District of Columbia, 519 local governments, 512 universities, 106 Indian tribal goverments, and 161 other organizations have had mobility assignments. Estimates not available for fiscal year 1987. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Federal Personnel Manual Chapter 334; "Q & A About Temporary Intergovernmental Assignments" (IPP 152-15) - no charge; "Locating Federal Talent for Temporary Assignments Under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970" (OIPP 152-39)-price: $.60, Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 0600-00772. INFORMATION CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office: Contact the nearest Office of Personnel Management regional office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Headquarters Office: Chief, Policy Branch, Policy and Systems Divisions, Office of Training and Development, Workforce Effectiveness and Development Group, Office of Personnel Management, Room 1116, 1121 Vermont Avenue, P.O. Box 7230, Washington, DC 20044. Telephone: (202) 632-6659.

RELATED PROGRAMS: 27.009, Training Assistance to State and
Local Governments.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Not applicable.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Not applicable.

27.013 PRESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT INTERN

PROGRAM

FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AUTHORIZATION: Executive Order 12364, May 24, 1982. OBJECTIVES: To attract to the Federal service graduate students of exceptional potential who are receiving advanced degrees in a variety of academic disciplines and who have a clear interest in and a commitment to a career in the analysis and management of public programs and policies.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Federal Employment; Provision of Specialized Services.

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

Interns employed by Federal agencies can be assigned to other branches of the Federal Government and to State and local governments for rotational assignments during their 2-year internships. Internships can be extended for an additional year.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility: State and local governments and organizations eligible to participate in the IPA mobility program are eligible to host Federal interns on rotational assignments.

Beneficiary Eligibility: State and local governments and organizations.

Credentials/Documentation: Written agreement with the employing Federal Department or agency to hire or host an intern. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination: Not applicable.

Application Procedure: Letter to intern's Federal agency outlining duties and responsibilities and eligibility requirements of interns for rotational assignments.

Award Procedure: Rotational work assignments must be negotiated between the participating government and the Federal agency. Deadlines: Not applicable.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable.
Appeals: Not applicable.
Renewals: Not applicable.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Rotational assignments generally do not exceed 4 months in length.

POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports: Not applicable.

Audits: Not applicable.

Records: Mobility assignment agreement forms are required for all temporary intergovernmental assignments. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 24-0100-0-1-805.

Obligations: (Salaries and expenses) FY 85 $186,000; FY 86 est $150,000; and FY 87 est $150,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Each year Presidential Management Intern nominations are submitted to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) by mid-December and selections are made in March. The first group of interns was nominated in early 1978 and selected in March, 1978. This group was eligible during 1980 for conversion to the career service after the 2-year internship. Interns are currently working for more than forty departments and agencies. The program is conducted each year with the selection of up to 200 interns.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Federal Personnel Manual Chapter 362. Information for Graduate Schools and Program Bulletin.

INFORMATION CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office: Workforce Effectiveness and Development Group in OPM Regional Offices (see Appendix IV of the Catalog).

Headquarters Office: Chief, Presidential Management Intern Program, Workforce Effectiveness and Development Group, Office of Personnel Management, Washington, DC 20415. Telephone: (202) 632-0496. Contact: Priscilla Levinson.

RELATED PROGRAMS: 27.011, Intergovernmental Mobility of Federal, State, and Local Employees.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Not applicable.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Not applicable.

COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS

29.001 CLEARINGHOUSE SERVICES, CIVIL RIGHTS DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS FEDERAL AGENCY: COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS AUTHORIZATION: United States Commission on Civil Rights Act of 1983, Public Law 98-183, 42 U.S.C. 1975 et seq. OBJECTIVES: (1) To serve as a national clearinghouse for information to the public in respect to discrimination or denials of equal protection because of race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap or national origin; to hold public hearings and collect and study information on discrimination or denials of equal protection. (2) To receive and refer complaints alleging denial of civil rights because of the aforementioned factors; to receive, investigate, and refer complaints alleging denial of voting rights. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Dissemination of Technical Information. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: (1) The Commission on Civil Rights (CCR) conducts research and uses publications, films, liaison with private and public groups, the media, and a variety of other techniques to provide civil rights information to the above groups and to those who have responsibilities to comply with Federal civil rights laws and policies, those who implement these laws and policies, and the general public. (2) The CCR receives and refers complaints alleging denial of equal protection of the laws.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility: Anyone can seek information; no criteria must be satisfied.

Beneficiary Eligibility: General public.

Credentials/Documentation: Complaint should contain a clear statement of the facts on which it is based.

APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:
Preapplication Coordination: None.

Application Procedure: Direct request to the Commission.
Award Procedure: Not applicable.

Deadlines: None.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable. Appeals: Not applicable.

Renewals: Not applicable.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports: Not applicable.

Audits: Not applicable.

Records: Not applicable.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 95-1900-0-1-751.

Obligations: (Salaries and expenses) FY 85 $12,606,000; FY 86 est $11,771,000; and FY 87 est $12,576,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1985, the Commission processed 3,575 complaints and completed 12 publications including the Quarterly issues of New Perspectives. In fiscal year 1986, processed 4,000 complaints and completed 18 publications including the quarterly issues of New Perspectives. Estimates for fiscal year 1987 are 3,800 complaints and 22 publications. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Catalog of Publications of Commission on Civil Rights, no charge. Commission on Civil Rights Brochure, no charge. "Getting Uncle Sam to Enforce Your Civil Rights", no charge. All publications of the

Commission are available from the Publications Management Division, Commission on Civil Rights, Washington, DC 20425. INFORMATION CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office: Southern Regional Office: Bobby D. Doctor, Citizens Trust Bank Building 75 Piedmont, Ave., NW., Room 362, Atlanta, GA 30303. Telephone: (404) 221-4391, TDD (404) 222-3445. Midwestern Regional Office: Clark G. Roberts, 230 South Dearborn St., Room 3280, Chicago, IL 60604. Telephone: (312) 353-7371 TDD (312) 886-2188. Western Regional Office: Philip Montez, 3660 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 810, Los Angeles, CA 90010. Telephone: (213) 688-3437, TDD (213) 8940508. Eastern Regional Office: Ruth J. Cubero, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 1639, New York, NY 10007. Telephone: (212) 264-0543, TDD (212) 264-0543. Southwestern Regional Office: J. Richard Avena, Heritage Plaza 418 South Main, First Floor, San Antonio, TX 78204. Telephone: (512) 229-5570, TDD (512) 229-5580. MidAtlantic Regional Office: John Binkley, 1121 Vermont Ave., NW., Room 710, Washington, DC 20425. Telephone: (202) 523-5264, TDD (202) 523-5264. Central States Regional Office: Melvin Jenkins, 911 Walnut St., Room 3100, Kansas City, MO 64106. Telephone: (816) 374-5253, TDD (816) 374-5009. Rocky Mountain Regional Office: William Muldrow, Executive Towers Bldg., 29th Floor 1405 Curtis St., Denver, CO 80202. Telephone: (303) 8442211; TDD (303) 844-3031. Northwestern Regional Office: Susan McDuffie, 915 Second Ave., Room 2854, Seattle, WA 98174. Telephone: (206) 442-1246, TDD (206) 442-4744. New England Regional Office: Jacob Schlitt, 55 Summer Street, Eight Floor, Boston, MA 02110. Telephone: (617) 223-4671; TDD (617) 2230344.

Headquarters Office: Commission on Civil Rights, 1121 Vermont Ave., NW. Washington, DC 20425. Telephone: (202) 376-8181. Contact: Natalie B. Proctor. TDD (202) 376-8330. Complaints: (202) 376-8518 or Regional Office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.

RELATED PROGRAMS: 13.675, Civil Rights Compliance Activities; 14.400, Equal Opportunity in Housing; 16.100, Desegregation of Public Education; 16.101, Equal Employment Opportunity; 16.103, Fair Housing and Equal Credit Opportunity; 16.104, Protection of Voting Rights; 16.105, Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons; 16.200, Community Relations Service; 17.301, Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action by Federal Contractors and Federally Assisted Construction Contractors; 17.303, Minimum Wage and Hour Standards; 17.700, Women's Special Employment Assistance; 30.001, Employment Discrimination-Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; 30.002, Employment Discrimination-State and Local Anti-Discrimination Agency Contracts.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Not applicable.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Not applicable.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION

30.001 EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION-TITLE

VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 FEDERAL AGENCY: EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

COMMISSION

AUTHORIZATION: Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended by Public Laws 88-352 and 92-261, 42 U.S.C. 2000e-5. OBJECTIVES: To provide for enforcement of the Federal prohibition against employment discrimination in the private and public sector based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Investigation of Complaints. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Complaints of discriminatory employment practices by or on behalf of an individual claiming to be aggrieved are received. Settlement attempts and investigations ensue; and if "reasonable cause" is found, conciliated. If conciliation proves to be unsuccessful, the Commission may bring civil action against respondents named in the charge. Special program developed for alleged systemic practices. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility: Any aggrieved individual or individuals, labor union, association, legal representative, or unincorporated organization, filing on behalf of an aggrieved individual, who have reason to believe that an unlawful employment practice within the meaning of Title VII, as amended, has been committed by an employer, employment agency, labor organization or joint labor-management committee with more than 15 employees. Beneficiary Eligibility: Potential employees, employees and former employees of the named respondents in a charge who have been subject to unlawful employment practices. Credentials/Documentation: An allegation of unlawful employment practice(s) must be in writing, signed, and notarized or supported by an unsworn declaration in writing under penalty of perjury. Charge forms (EEOC Forms 5A and 5B, Charge of Discrimination) are available to all persons from all offices of the Commission.

APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination: None.

Application Procedure: A charge may be filed by any aggrieved individual or by any organization, i.e., labor union, association, legal representative, unincorporated organization, etc., either as an aggrieved entity or on behalf of an aggrieved individual. Award Procedure: A charge is deemed filed when the Commission receives from the person making the charge a written statement sufficiently precise to identify the parties and to describe specifically the action or practices complained of. Deadlines: A charge of unlawful employment practices must be filed within 180 days after the alleged unlawful employment practice has occurred. In cases where the practice is of a continuing nature, the last day of the violation and not its inception determines the running of the 180 days. In certain circumstances where proceedings have been instituted with a State or local Fair Employment Practices Commission (FEPC) with authority to grant or seek relief from an alleged unlawful employment practice, this time limit is changed to 300 days or within 30 days after the charging party received notice that the State or local FEPC has terminated its proceeding, whichever is earlier. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable. Appeals: Not applicable.

Renewals: Not applicable.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports: Not applicable.

Audits: Not applicable.

Records: Not applicable.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 45-0100-0-1-751.

Obligations: (Salaries and expenses) FY 85 $162,898,000; FY 86 est $157,905,000; and FY 87 est $167,691,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1985, received 72,002 charges and resolved 63,567 which monetarily benefited 12,267 persons in the sum of $67,523,180, authorized 411 suits and resolved 204 lawsuits by consent decrees, settlements or judgements with a benefit sum of over $54,000,000 and filed in courts of appeal 89 appellate briefs, and initiated four systemic investigation charges. In fiscal year 1986, expect to receive 76,602 charges and expect to resolve 62,944, authorized 500 suits and to reach 352 resolutions with a benefit sum of $43,900,000. In fiscal year 1987 expect to receive 82,257 charges and to resolve 69,850, expect to file 503 suits and expect to resolve 503 suits. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, as amended by the EEO Act of 1972; Procedural Regulations, 29 CFR 1601. Guidelines 29 CFR 1604 through 1608. Publications are furnished free in limited quantities. Contact 1-800-USA-EEOC, Public Information Unit, Office of Program Operations, EEOC, 2401 E St., NW., Washington, DC 20507.

INFORMATION CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office: Any EEOC office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.

Headquarters Office: Contact Public Information Unit, Director, Office of Program Operations, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20507. Telephone: 1-800-USA-EEOC.

RELATED PROGRAMS: 13.675, Civil Rights Compliance Activities; 16.101, Equal Employment Opportunity; 16.200, Community Relations Service; 17.301, Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action by Federal Contractors and Federally Assisted Construction Contractors; 17.303, Minimum Wage and Hour Standards; 17.700, Women's Special Employment Assistance; 29.001, Clearinghouse Services, Civil Rights Discrimination Complaints; 30.002, Employment Discrimination-State and Local Anti-Discrimination Agency Contracts; 30.008, Employment Discrimination-Age Discrimination in Employment; 30.010, Employment Discrimination— Equal Pay Act.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Not applicable.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Not applicable.

30.002 EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION-STATE AND LOCAL ANTI-DISCRIMINATION AGENCY CONTRACTS

FEDERAL AGENCY: EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

COMMISSION

AUTHORIZATION: Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended by Public Laws 88-352 and 92-261, 42 U.S.C. 2000e. Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Public Law 90-202, as amended by Public Law 93-259 (Effective May 1, 1974), 88 Stat. 55, and Public Law 95-256, 92 Stat. 189, President's Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1978, 29 U.S.C. 621 et seq.

OBJECTIVES: To assist EEOC in the enforcement of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and of the Age Discrmination in Employment Act of 1967 by attempting settlement and investigating and resolving charges of employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or age. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Contracts are made with official State and local anti-discrimination agencies for the resolution of individual charges of employment discrimination, and for the iden

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