Civil Rights

EPA's Office of Civil Rights and Adjudication (OCRA) also provides policy guidance and technical assistance to program offices within EPA on civil rights and equal employment opportunity compliance.

NOTE: The enforcement of federal civil rights laws, such as Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, that prohibit discrimination against members of the public by recipients of EPA funds, is the responsibility of OCRA's External Civil Rights Division.

Please be patient as OCRA updates web pages to align with the recent reorganization.  Learn more About OCRA. 

Disclaimer: Pursuant to Executive Order 14168, issued on January 20, 2025, references in documents on this webpage to “gender” should instead be read to reference “sex” consistent with the Executive Order. Further, all documents on this webpage should be read consistent with Executive Order 14168, Executive Order 14152, issued on January 20, 2025, and Executive Order 14173, issued on January 21, 2025.