FEDERAL-AID POLICY GUIDE
December 9, 1991, Transmittal 1

23 CFR 200

OPI: HCR-1

SUBCHAPTER C - CIVIL RIGHTS

PART 200 - TITLE VI PROGRAM AND RELATED STATUTES - IMPLEMENTATION AND REVIEW PROCEDURES

Sec.

200.1 Purpose.

200.3 Application of this part.

200.5 Definitions.

200.7 FHWA Title VI policy.

200.9 State highway agency responsibilities.

200.11 Procedures for processing Title VI reviews.

200.13 Certification acceptance.

Authority: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4; Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. 3601-3619; 42 U.S.C. 4601 to 4655; 23 U.S.C. 109(h); 23 U.S.C. 324.

Source: 41 FR 53982, Dec. 10, 1976, unless otherwise noted.

Sec. 200.1 Purpose.

To provide guidelines for: (a) Implementing the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Title VI compliance program under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related civil rights laws and regulations, and (b) Conducting Title VI program compliance reviews relative to the Federal-aid highway program.

Sec. 200.3 Application of this part.

The provisions of this part are applicable to all elements of FHWA and provide requirements and guidelines for State highway agencies to implement the Title VI Program requirements. The related civil rights laws and regulations are listed under Sec. 200.5(p) of this part. Title VI requirements for 23 U.S.C. 402 will be covered under a joint FHWA/NHTSA agreement.

Sec. 200.5 Definitions.

The following definitions shall apply for the purpose of this part:

Sec. 200.7 FHWA Title VI policy.

It is the policy of the FHWA to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; 49 CFR, Part 21; and related statutes and regulations.

Sec. 200.9 State highway agency responsibilities.

Sec. 200.11 Procedures for processing Title VI reviews.

Sec. 200.13 Certification acceptance.

Title VI and related statutes requirements apply to all State highway agencies. States and FHWA divisions operating under certification acceptance shall monitor the Title VI aspects of the program by conducting annual reviews and submitting required reports in accordance with guidelines set forth in this document.


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