United States Codes

Age Discrimination Act of 1975, 42 USC 6101
This act prohibits discrimination on the basis of age in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance.

Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, 29 USC 621
This act declares that employment opportunities must be based on ability, not age, and prohibits discriminating against an older individual due to age.

Aircraft Carrier Access Act of 1986, 49 USC 41705
In providing air transportation, an air carrier may not discriminate against an otherwise qualified individual on the following grounds: a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a record of such an impairment, or being regarded as having such an impairment.

Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Administration Reorganization Act, 42 USC 290dd(b)
The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, shall be responsible for fostering substance abuse prevention and treatment programs and services in State and local governments and in private industry.

Alternative Dispute Resolution of 1998, 28 USC 651, PL 105-315
All Federal Agencies must have an Alternative Dispute Resolution program to help resolve internal conflicts.

Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, 42 USC 4151
This act provides that all federal agencies must accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing accessibility measures.

Chemical Safety Information, Site Security, and Fuels Regulatory Relief Act, PL 106-40, 42 USC 7412(r)
Amendment to Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act

Civil Rights, 42 USC Ch 21
This act covers the following civil rights topics of institutionalized persons, public accommodations, public facilities, public education, federally assisted programs, equal employment opportunities, registration and voting statistics, community relations service, and miscellaneous provisions.

Clean Air Acts of 1955 and 1963, 42 USC 7401
Compilation of PL 84-159 and PL 88-206

Clean Air Act of 1970, 42 USC 7609, PL 91-604
This act set National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), to protect public health and welfare, and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), that strictly regulated emissions of a new source entering an area.

Communications Act of 1934, 47 USC 151-614
Regulation of Interstate and Foreign Communications by Wire, Radio, or for other Purposes

Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1973, 18 USC 1030
This act governs accessing unauthorized information or use of unauthorized computer equipment to access information.

Education Amendments, Title IX, 20 USC 1681
These amendments prohibit discrimination in educational institutions receiving federal funding.

Employment under Federal Contract, 29 USC 793
The law regulates that affirmative action to employee individuals with disabilities in federal contracts exceeding $10,000.

Employment of Individuals with Disabilities, 29 USC 791
This law regulates that federal agencies must have affirmative action plans to assist in the employment of individuals with disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunities, 42 USC 2000e
This law covers the areas to which equal employment opportunity is applicable.

Equal Opportunity for Individuals with Disabilities Act, 42 USC 12101
The act prohibits the discrimination against individuals with disabilities in areas such as employment, housing, public accommodations, education, transportation, communication, recreation, institutionalization, health services, and access to public services.

Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, 29 USC 2601
This act entitles employees leave for reasonable medical reasons and prohibits employment discrimination based on family status.

Federal-Aid Highway Act, 23 USC 140
This act requires nondiscrimination in employment connected with Federal proposed projects.

Federal-Aid Highway Act, 23 USC 324
This act prohibits the sexual discrimination in employment connected with Federal proposed projects

Federal-Aid Highway Act, 49 USC 306
A person in the United States may not be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under, a project, program, or activity because of race, color, national origin, or sex when any part of the project, program, or activity is financed through financial assistance under the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 or Title V of the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976.

Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations, 49 USC 100-185
These regulations govern the handling and transporting of hazardous materials and make public the procedures used in these actions.

Federal Property and Administrative Service Act of 1949, 40 USC 476
No individual shall on the ground of sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity carried on or receiving Federal assistance.

Federally Assisted Programs, 42 USC 2000d
Prohibition against exclusion from participation in, denial of benefits of, and discrimination under federally assisted programs on ground of race, color, or national origin.

Formula Grants and Loans for Special Needs of Elderly Individuals and Individuals with Disabilities, 49 USC 5310
The Secretary of Transportation may make grants and loans to state and local government authorities to help provide mass transportation service planned, designed, and carried out to meet the special needs of elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities.

Freedom of Information Act (DOT), 49 USC Part 7
Any person has a right to a copy of certain records possessed by the executive offices, agencies, corporations, administrations, commissions, boards and services.

Freedom of Information Act, 5 USC 552
This act covers the following: which public guidance that each agency must publish in the Federal Register, which documents must be available for public inspection and copying, which records and/or information must be made available to the public, regulations imposed upon each agency in regards to this act.

Highway Safety Act of 1966, 23 USC 402(b)(1)(D)
This act regulates that each state must have a highway safety program.

Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, 8 USC 1101
This act outlines which individuals are permitted to work within the United States.

Minority and Disadvantaged Business Participation, 49 USC 47113
Each agency is required to expend a certain percentage of amounts available within a fiscal year with small and disadvantaged businesses.

Motor Carrier Whistle Blower Protection, 49 USC 31105
Employee Protection from Termination by Employer

National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 USC 4321-4347
This act provides for environmental protection and administrative procedures that should be implemented.

National Information Infrastructure Protection Act of 1996 as amended from the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1973, 18 USC 1030
This act amends the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act to include information or data.

Nondiscrimination in Airport Improvement Grants, 49 USC 47123
The Secretary of Transportation shall take affirmative action to ensure that an individual is not excluded because of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex from participating in an activity carried out with money received under a grant designated for airport improvement.

Nondiscrimination under Federal Grants and Programs, 29 USC 794
An individual cannot be discriminated from any program or grant receiving federal funds on the basis of that individual's disability.

Nondiscrimination in Mass Transit, 49 USC 5332
This law provides for nondiscrimination within mass transportation, to include facilities as well as transportation modes.

Older Americans Act of 1965, 42 USC 3001
This act prohibits discrimination in employment of elderly individuals and provides for access to low-cost transportation.

Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 as amended, 42 USC 3789d
Prohibition of Federal control over State and local criminal justice agencies; prohibition of discrimination

Prohibited Personnel Practices, 5 USC 2302
Prohibited Practices outlines procedures that are not allowed within government employment. It also dictates what factors (age, sex, race, etc.) that cannot be used in determining employment.

Project Grant Applications Approval Conditional on Assurances of Airport Operations, 49 USC 47017
The Secretary of Transportation may approve a project grant application for an airport development project only if the airport will be available for public use on reasonable conditions and without unjust discrimination.

Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976, PL 94-210, 45 USC Ch 17
This act provides for the rehabilitation and maintenance of railroad facilities.

Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973, PL 93-236, 45 USC 701
This act provides for federal assistances in the rehabilitation and maintenance of railroads and railroad facilities.

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, 42 USC 6901
This act provides for conserving resources and the recovery of scrap materials in construction products.

Telecommunications Act of 1998, PL 100-542, 40 USC 762a
This act assures that the Federal telecommunications system will be fully accessible to hearing-impaired and speech-impaired individuals.

Telecommunications for the Disabled Act of 1982, 47 USC 609
Required that workplace telephones used by persons with hearing aids and emergency telephones had to be hearing aid compatible. This means that such phones have to be equipped to transmit signals that can be received by hearing aids.

Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA), 15 USC 2601
This act governs the use of toxic chemicals. It specifies that each agency must develop data over the chemicals as well as provide an authority oversee its handling and usage.

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (URA), 42 USC 4601, PL 91-646,7 CFR 21
Creates requirement to minimize adverse effects of property acquisition due to federally funded infrastructure construction.

Uniformed Services Deployment and Reemployment Act, 38 USC 4301-4333
This act provides for the prompt reemployment of individuals deployed in service of their country and prohibits the discrimination of employing individuals because of their service in the uniformed services.

Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1967, 38 USC 4212
All federal contracts of $25,000 or more shall contain a provision requiring the party contracting to take affirmative action to employ qualified special disabled veterans.

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Codes of Federal Regulations

Access to Electronic and Information Technology Policy Statement June 14, 2002, 36 CFR 1194
Each federal agency must provide access to electronic and information and technology for individuals with disabilities.

Airport and Airway Improvement Act, 14 CFR 152.401
This act implements the requirements of section 30 of the Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles, 36 CFR 1192
This regulation provides guidelines for transportation vehicles. These guidelines have been adopted by the Department of Transportation in regards to mass transit.

Commercial Drivers License Standards, 49 CFR 383
Commercial Driver's License Standards, Requirements, and Penalties

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program in Airport Improvements, 49 CFR 23
This regulation governs the involvement of Disadvantaged Business in airport improvement projects.

Equal Employment Opportunity (Federal Sector), 29 CFR 1614
This regulation governs how to handle equal employment opportunities and complaints within the federal sector.

Equal Pay Act of 1963, PL 88-38, 29 CFR 1620
This act guarantees that all employees performing at the same level are entitled to equal pay, regardless of gender or any other discriminating qualifications.

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, 49 CFR 200-399
These regulations govern standards to which the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Highway Administration must adhere.

Guidelines for Subsidizing Air Carriers Providing Essential Air Travel, 14 CFR 271.9
These guidelines list the laws and regulations applicable to air carriers requesting assistance.

Implementation Plan (DOT) for 36 CFR 1192, 49 CFR 38
This part provides minimum guidelines and requirements for accessibility standards for transportation vehicles required to be accessible by the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.

Motor Carrier Exemption Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), 29 CFR 13b
This act dictates exemptions to the Fair Labor Standards Act for employees of the Department of Transportation (as outlined).

Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of Department of Transportation, Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 49 CFR 21
No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance from the Department of Transportation.

Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, 49 CFR 26
This regulation covers nondiscrimination in the award of DOT contracts and create a level playing field on which DBEs can compete.

Passenger Carrier Regulations, 49 CFR 374
Discrimination in the operations of interstate motor carriers of passengers.

Physical Qualifications for Drivers, 49 CFR 391.41
This regulation provides the qualifications (physically) required by the Department of Transportation in order to obtain a commercial driver's license.

Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act, 49 CFR 265.1
Outlines the effectuation of the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act.

Rights of Air Travelers with Disabilities (DOT), 14 CFR 382
This regulation requires all air transportation carriers to comply with the guidelines established by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Small Business Size Regulations, 13 CFR 121
These regulations govern qualifications for small businesses.

Small Entities Subject to the Railway Safety Laws, 49 CFR 209
This regulation details the safety procedures that must be implemented and enforced.

Transportation for Individuals with Disabilities (ADA), 49 CFR 37
The purpose of this part is to implement the transportation and related provisions of titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (URA), 7 CFR 21, 42 USC 4601, PL 91-646
Creates requirement to minimize adverse effects of property acquisition due to federally funded infrastructure construction.

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Public Laws

Administrative Dispute Resolution Act of 1996, PL 104-320
This act is intended to offer a prompt, expert, and inexpensive means of resolving disputes as an alternative to litigation in the Federal courts.

Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, PL 90-202
This law prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of age.

Alternative Dispute Resolution of 1998, PL 105-315, 28 USC 651
All Federal Agencies must have an Alternative Dispute Resolution program to help resolve internal conflicts.

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, PL 101-336
This law establishes a clear and comprehensive prohibition of discrimination on the basis of disability.

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, PL 101-336
This law establishes a clear and comprehensive prohibition of discrimination on the basis of disability. (Overview of Individual Titles by the National Rehabilitation Association)

Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997, PL 105-134
The act governs Amtrak reform and dictates the liability and accountability of Amtrak in regards to facilities and services.

Chemical Safety Information, Site Security, and Fuels Regulatory Relief Act, 42 USC 7412(r), PL 106-40
Amendment to Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act

Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 USC 1971, PL 88-352
This law provides for the civil rights of all Americans.

Civil Rights Act of 1991, PL 102-166
This law was created to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to restore and strengthen civil rights laws that ban discrimination in employment, and for other purposes.

Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, PL 95-454
Provides a forum for grievances against the federal government in employment practices.

Clean Air Acts of 1955 and 1963, 42 USC 7401
Compilation of PL 84-159 and PL 88-206

Clean Air Act of 1970, PL 91-604, 42 USC 7609
This act set National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), to protect public health and welfare, and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), that strictly regulated emissions of a new source entering an area.

Clean Air Act of 1990, PL 104-260
Amend the Clean Air Act to Provide that Traffic Signal Synchronization Projects Are Exempt From Certain Requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity, 29 CFR Chapter XIV
This regulation outlines forms of discrimination, various aspects of equal opportunity and how it impacts other legislation, investigation and complaint procedures, and the responsibilities of the Federal Government and employers.

Equal Pay Act of 1963, PL 88-38
This act guarantees that all employees performing at the same level are entitled to equal pay, regardless of gender or any other discriminating qualifications.

Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991, PL 102-240
This law consists of eight titles that were created to remodel and improve the existing surface transportation.

Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act, PL 104-88
This act provided guidelines to refurbish the railroad systems. It also includes provisions that make the rail community conform to other public laws or regulations.

Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999, PL 106-159
This act established the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and dictates the responsibilities that fall beneath them.

National Highway System Designation Act of 1995, PL 104-59

Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (NO FEAR ACT), PL 107-174
Requires that Federal agencies be more accountable for violations of anti-discrimination and whistleblower protection laws

Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976, 45 USC Ch 17, PL 94-210
This act provides for the rehabilitation and maintenance of railroad facilities.

Rehabilitation Act of 1973, PL 93-112

Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973, 45 USC 701, PL 93-236
This act provides for federal assistances in the rehabilitation and maintenance of railroads and railroad facilities.

Small Business Act, PL 108-183
This acts dictates the actions that each federal agency must take in order to aid and assist small businesses.

Small Business Investment Company Amendments Act of 2001, PL 107-100

Small Business Regulatory Enforcement and Fairness Act, PL 104-121
This act is designed to simplify, develop, and enforce the federal regulations pertaining to small businesses.

Telecommunications Act of 1996, PL 104-104

Telecommunications Act of 1998, 40 USC 762a, PL 100-542
This act assures that the Federal telecommunications system will be fully accessible to hearing-impaired and speech-impaired individuals.

Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century, PL 105-178
TEA-21 builds on the initiatives established in the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA), which was the last major authorizing legislation for surface transportation. This new Act combines the continuation and improvement of current programs with new initiatives to meet the challenges of improving safety as traffic continues to increase at record levels, protecting and enhancing communities and the natural environment as we provide transportation, and advancing America's economic growth and competitiveness domestically and internationally through efficient and flexible transportation.

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (URA), PL 91-646, 7 CFR 21, 42 USC 4601
Creates requirement to minimize adverse effects of property acquisition due to federally funded infrastructure construction.

Workforce Investment Act of 1998, PL 105-220

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