It is the policy of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), or on the basis of their status as a veteran, parent, marital state, or political affiliation, low-income and Limited English Proficiency (LEP), or any other covered category, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity administered by DCNR.
DCNR is committed to adhering to all Federal Civil Rights laws and regulations, including:
a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
b) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended
c) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
d) Age Discrimination Act of 1975
e) U.S. Department of Interior regulations at 43 CFR Part 17 and 41
f) Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act/Architectural Barriers Act Guidelines
g) Presidential Executive Order 13166 (Improving Access to Services for Persons with LEP)
Any individual who believes that they have been subjected to discriminatory treatment in violation of this policy is encouraged to file a complaint with DCNR at civilrightsassistance@dcnr.alabama.gov and/or with:
U.S. Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
950 Pennsylvania Ave.,
NW Washington, DC 20530
Phone: (800) 541-0301
Phone: (800) 514-0383 (TTY/TDD)
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Office of Diversity and Inclusive Workforce
Public Civil Rights Accessibility & Disability Coordinator Management
5275 Leesburg Pike,
Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: (703) 358-1724
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Office of Civil Rights and Diversity
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC 20220
Phone: (202) 622-1160
Federal Relay Service Number: (800) 877-8339
This agency receives Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Under Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability.
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If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any facility, program, or activity, or if you need more information, please write to:
Office of Civil Rights
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20240
