[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 40, Volume 1]
[Revised as of July 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 40CFR7.110]

[Page 147]
 
                   TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT
 
               CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
 
PART 7_NONDISCRIMINATION IN PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY--Table of Contents
 
                 Subpart E_Agency Compliance Procedures
 
Sec. 7.110  Preaward compliance.

    (a) Review of compliance information. Within EPA's application 
processing period, the OCR will determine whether the applicant is in 
compliance with this part and inform the Award Official. This 
determination will be based on the submissions required by Sec. 7.80 
and any other information EPA receives during this time (including 
complaints) or has on file about the applicant. When the OCR cannot make 
a determination on the basis of this information, additional information 
will be requested from the applicant, local government officials, or 
interested persons or organizations, including handicapped persons or 
organizations representing such persons. The OCR may also conduct an on-
site review only when it has reason to believe discrimination may be 
occurring in a program or activity which is the subject of the 
application.
    (b) Voluntary compliance. If the review indicates noncompliance, an 
applicant may agree in writing to take the steps the OCR recommends to 
come into compliance with this part. The OCR must approve the written 
agreement before any award is made.
    (c) Refusal to comply. If the applicant refuses to enter into such 
an agreement, the OCR shall follow the procedure established by 
paragraph (b) of Sec. 7.130.