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Departmental Office of Civil Rights - (202) 366-4648
OAs’ Civil Rights Offices and *contacts:Federal Aviation...State and local transportation agencies, such as state departments of transportation, public transit agencies and airport sponsors receive DOT funds. They contract directly with private transportation construction, design and supply firms of their choice to build and maintain infrastructure...
A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise or DBE is a for-profit small business concern engaged in business activities—(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more individuals who are both socially and economically disadvantaged; and (2) Whose management and daily business operations are...
When a certifier denies a firm's request for certification or decertifies the firm, the certifier must provide the firm a notice of decision “NOD” explaining the reasons for the adverse decision, specifically referencing...
In order to quickly accommodate the needs of our employees and patrons of our services, the Departmental Office of Civil Rights for the Department of Transportation has provided frequently asked questions on the following subject areas:
Civil Rights LawsFor answers to any...
If the information available to DOCR suggests fraud or other criminal violations in connection with the Department's DBE program, the case will be referred to the Department's Office of the Inspector General for investigation.
The Office of the General Counsel, specifically the Office of...
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Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Division (S-33) Departmental Office of Civil Rights
1200 New Jersey Ave, S....
For questions regarding the DBE program or certification appeals procedures, or to make suggestions for improving our services, contact the DBE Programs Division at:
dbe@dot.gov Phone: (202) 366-4754* Fax: (202) 366-5575
* If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a...
The Director of Civil Rights has delegated responsibility to adjudicate appeals and other disputes relating to denials of DBE Certification by a transportation recipient. DOCR's goal is to render a decision within 180 days upon receipt of records 49 C.F.R. § 26.89(f)(8).
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