Non Discrimination Policy, Programs, and Procedures

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

“The New Orleans Regional Planning Commission assures that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, age, disability, or national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (P.L. 100.259), be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity. RPC further assures that every effort will be made to ensure nondiscrimination in all of its programs or activities, whether these programs and activities are federally funded or not.”

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

“In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, RPC ensures that no person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any program or activity on the basis of race, color, or national origin, and disability. We are committed to providing equal access to services for individuals with limited English proficiency and individuals with disabilities.”

To  ensure fair treatment and access to all constituents represented in the agency’s program and planning efforts RPC maintains accessibility policies and implementation plans as a means of eliminating barriers to opportunities including the following:

• Language and educational barriers when participating in planning processes.
• Disability barriers when participating in planning processes and within planning efforts.
• Mobility barriers within the transportation system and access to community opportunity.

National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4321)

Community Impact

Policy Statement

“In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act (42 USC2000) and the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4321); RPC as part of its mission aims to eliminate potential for Disparate Impact, by identifying and addressing, as appropriate, disproportionately high and adverse human health, environmental, economic and social impacts of its programs, policies, and planning activities on minority and low-income populations.”

Community Impact Analysis is required for all planning, projects, and/or studies to ensure proper considerations are taken in both planning and outreach. If any potential adverse effects are identified in the planning process a disparate impact assessment must be completed and mitigation and/or alternative study encouraged.

Disenfranchised Business Enterprise

“RPC shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in
the award and performance of any DOT assisted contract or in the
administration of its DBE Program or the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26. The
recipient shall take all necessary and reasonable steps under 49 CFR Part 26
to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of DOT assisted
contracts. RPC’s DBE Program, as required by 49 CFR Part 26 and as
approved by DOT, is incorporated by reference in this agreement.

Implementation of this program is a legal obligation and failure to carry out its
terms shall be treated as a violation of this agreement. Upon notification to RPC
of its failure to carry out its approved program, the Department may impose
sanctions as provided for under Part 26 and may, in appropriate cases, refer the
matter for enforcement under 18 U.S.C. 1001 and/or the Program Fraud Civil
Remedies Act of 1986 (31 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.).”