AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 Public Law 101–336, as amended AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 336 113–287 Statute Compilation United States House of Representatives Office of the Legislative Counsel text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Statute Compilations USLM converter, version 20210527.1 2021-10-15 Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 803 101 1990-07-26 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 199011

Section 102(a) of Public Law 104–1 (109 Stat. 5) provides in part as follows: “The following laws shall apply, as prescribed by this Act, to the legislative branch of the Federal Government:”. Such section includes the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as one of the relevant laws. See paragraph (3) of section 102(a).

 [Public Law 101–336; Enacted July 26, 1990] [As Amended Through Public Law 113–287, December 19, 2014] [Currency: This publication is a compilation of the text of Public Law 101-336. It was last amended by the public law listed in the As Amended Through note above and below at the bottom of each page of the pdf version and reflects current law through the date of the enactment of the public law listed at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/comps] [Note: While this publication does not represent an official version of any Federal statute, substantial efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of its contents. The official version of Federal law is found in the United States Statutes at Large and in the United States Code. The legal effect to be given to the Statutes at Large and the United States Code is established by statute (1 U.S.C. 112, 204).]
AN ACTTo establish a clear and comprehensive prohibition of discrimination on the basis of disability. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. [42 U.S.C. 12101] SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990”. (b) Table of Contents.—The table of contents is as follows: Sec. 1. Sec. 2. Sec. 3. Sec. 4. TITLE I— Sec. 101. Sec. 102. Sec. 103. Sec. 104. Sec. 105. Sec. 106. Sec. 107. Sec. 108. TITLE II— Subtitle A— Sec. 201. Sec. 202. Sec. 203. Sec. 204. Sec. 205. Subtitle B— Part I— Sec. 221. Sec. 222. Sec. 223. Sec. 224. Sec. 225. Sec. 226. Sec. 227. Sec. 228. Sec. 229. Sec. 230. Sec. 231. Part II— Sec. 241. Sec. 242. Sec. 243. Sec. 244. Sec. 245. Sec. 246. TITLE III— Sec. 301. Sec. 302. Sec. 303. Sec. 304. Sec. 305. Sec. 306. Sec. 307. Sec. 308. Sec. 309. Sec. 310. TITLE IV— Sec. 401. Sec. 402. TITLE V— Sec. 501. Sec. 502. Sec. 503. Sec. 504. Sec. 505. Sec. 506. Sec. 507. Sec. 508. Sec. 509. Sec. 510. Sec. 511. Sec. 512. Sec. 513. Sec. 514. Sec. 515.
SEC. 2. [42 U.S.C. 12101] FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. (a) Findings.—The Congress finds that— (1) physical or mental disabilities in no way diminish a person's right to fully participate in all aspects of society, yet many people with physical or mental disabilities have been precluded from doing so because of discrimination; others who have a record of a disability or are regarded as having a disability also have been subjected to discrimination; (2) historically, society has tended to isolate and segregate individuals with disabilities, and, despite some improvements, such forms of discrimination against individuals with disabilities continue to be a serious and pervasive social problem; (3) discrimination against individuals with disabilities persists in such critical areas as employment, housing, public accommodations, education, transportation, communication, recreation, institutionalization, health services, voting, and access to public services; (4) unlike individuals who have experienced discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or age, individuals who have experienced discrimination on the basis of disability have often had no legal recourse to redress such discrimination; (5) individuals with disabilities continually encounter various forms of discrimination, including outright intentional exclusion, the discriminatory effects of architectural, transportation, and communication barriers, overprotective rules and policies, failure to make modifications to existing facilities and practices, exclusionary qualification standards and criteria, segregation, and relegation to lesser services, programs, activities, benefits, jobs, or other opportunities; (6) census data, national polls, and other studies have documented that people with disabilities, as a group, occupy an inferior status in our society, and are severely disadvantaged socially, vocationally, economically, and educationally; (7) the Nation's proper goals regarding individuals with disabilities are to assure equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency for such individuals; and (8) the continuing existence of unfair and unnecessary discrimination and prejudice denies people with disabilities the opportunity to compete on an equal basis and to pursue those opportunities for which our free society is justifiably famous, and costs the United States billions of dollars in unnecessary expenses resulting from dependency and nonproductivity. (b) Purpose.—It is the purpose of this Act— (1) to provide a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities; (2) to provide clear, strong, consistent, enforceable standards addressing discrimination against individuals with disabilities; (3) to ensure that the Federal Government plays a central role in enforcing the standards established in this Act on behalf of individuals with disabilities; and (4) to invoke the sweep of congressional authority, including the power to enforce the fourteenth amendment and to regulate commerce, in order to address the major areas of discrimination faced day-to-day by people with disabilities.
SEC. 3. [42 U.S.C. 12102] DEFINITION OF DISABILITY. As used in this Act: (1) Disability.—The term “disability” means, with respect to an individual— (A) a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities of such individual; (B) a record of such an impairment; or (C) being regarded as having such an impairment (as described in paragraph (3)). (2) Major life activities.— (A) In general.—For purposes of paragraph (1), major life activities include, but are not limited to, caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, seeing, hearing, eating, sleeping, walking, standing, lifting, bending, speaking, breathing, learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, communicating, and working. (B) Major bodily functions.—For purposes of paragraph (1), a major life activity also includes the operation of a major bodily function, including but not limited to, functions of the immune system, normal cell growth, digestive, bowel, bladder, neurological, brain, respiratory, circulatory, endocrine, and reproductive functions. (3) Regarded as having such an impairment.—For purposes of paragraph (1)(C): (A) An individual meets the requirement of “being regarded as having such an impairment” if the individual establishes that he or she has been subjected to an action prohibited under this Act because of an actual or perceived physical or mental impairment whether or not the impairment limits or is perceived to limit a major life activity. (B) Paragraph (1)(C) shall not apply to impairments that are transitory and minor. A transitory impairment is an impairment with an actual or expected duration of 6 months or less. (4) Rules of construction regarding the definition of disability.—The definition of “disability” in paragraph (1) shall be construed in accordance with the following: (A) The definition of disability in this Act shall be construed in favor of broad coverage of individuals under this Act, to the maximum extent permitted by the terms of this Act. (B) The term “substantially limits” shall be interpreted consistently with the findings and purposes of the ADA Amendments Act of 2008. (C) An impairment that substantially limits one major life activity need not limit other major life activities in order to be considered a disability. (D) An impairment that is episodic or in remission is a disability if it would substantially limit a major life activity when active. (E)(i) The determination of whether an impairment substantially limits a major life activity shall be made without regard to the ameliorative effects of mitigating measures such as— (I) medication, medical supplies, equipment, or appliances, low-vision devices (which do not include ordinary eyeglasses or contact lenses), prosthetics including limbs and devices, hearing aids and cochlear implants or other implantable hearing devices, mobility devices, or oxygen therapy equipment and supplies; (II) use of assistive technology; (III) reasonable accommodations or auxiliary aids or services; or (IV) learned behavioral or adaptive neurological modifications. (ii) The ameliorative effects of the mitigating measures of ordinary eyeglasses or contact lenses shall be considered in determining whether an impairment substantially limits a major life activity. (iii) As used in this subparagraph— (I) the term “ordinary eyeglasses or contact lenses” means lenses that are intended to fully correct visual acuity or eliminate refractive error; and (II) the term “low-vision devices” means devices that magnify, enhance, or otherwise augment a visual image.
SEC. 4. [42 U.S.C. 12103] ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS. As used in this Act: (1) Auxiliary aids and services.—The term “auxiliary aids and services” includes— (A) qualified interpreters or other effective methods of making aurally delivered materials available to individuals with hearing impairments; (B) qualified readers, taped texts, or other effective methods of making visually delivered materials available to individuals with visual impairments; (C) acquisition or modification of equipment or devices; and (D) other similar services and actions. (2) State.—The term “State” means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands of the United States, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EMPLOYMENT<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="ID8C786D211EFC4D899EBD59DA210214F9" class="footnoteRef">2</ref> </heading><footnote id="ID8C786D211EFC4D899EBD59DA210214F9" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">2</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">With respect to the applicability of this title to the legislative branch of the Federal Government, see section 201 of Public Law 104–1 (109 Stat. 7). (See also footnote 1 on page 79.) Section 201(d) provides as follows: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">This section shall take effect 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.</quotedText>”. Such Public Law was enacted on January 23, 1995.</p></footnote> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s101" styleType="OLC" role="definitions"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="101">SEC. 101. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12111">42 U.S.C. 12111</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEFINITIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC" role="undesignated-level"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">As used in this title:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s101/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Commission.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Commission</term>” means the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission established by section 705 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e–4).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s101/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered entity.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">covered entity</term>” means an employer, employment agency, labor organization, or joint labor-management committee.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s101/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Direct threat.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">direct threat</term>” means a significant risk to the health or safety of others that cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s101/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Employee.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">employee</term>” means an individual employed by an employer. With respect to employment in a foreign country, such term includes an individual who is a citizen of the United States.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s101/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Employer.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s101/5/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">employer</term>” means a person engaged in an industry affecting commerce who has 15 or more employees for each working day in each of 20 or more calendar weeks in the current or preceding calendar year, and any agent of such person, except that, for two years following the effective date of this title, an employer means a person engaged in an industry affecting commerce who has 25 or more employees for each working day in each of 20 or more calendar weeks in the current or preceding year, and any agent of such person.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s101/5/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exceptions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">employer</term>” does not include—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s101/5/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the United States, a corporation wholly owned by the government of the United States, or an Indian tribe; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s101/5/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a bona fide private membership club (other than a labor organization) that is exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s101/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Illegal use of drugs.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s101/6/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">illegal use of drugs</term>” means the use of drugs, the possession or distribution of which is unlawful under the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812). Such term does not include the use of a drug taken under supervision by a licensed health care professional, or other uses authorized by the Controlled Substances Act or other provisions of Federal law.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s101/6/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Drugs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">drug</term>” means a controlled substance, as defined in schedules I through V of section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s101/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Person, etc.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The terms “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">person</term>”, “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">labor organization</term>”, “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">employment agency</term>”, “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">commerce</term>”, and “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">industry affecting commerce</term>”, shall have the same meaning given such terms in section 701 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s101/8" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Qualified individual.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">qualified individual</term>” means an individual who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the employment position that such individual holds or desires. For the purposes of this title, consideration shall be given to the employer's judgment as to what functions of a job are essential, and if an employer has prepared a written description before advertising or interviewing applicants for the job, this description shall be considered evidence of the essential functions of the job.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s101/9" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reasonable accommodation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">reasonable accommodation</term>” may include—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s101/9/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">making existing facilities used by employees readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s101/9/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">job restructuring, part-time or modified work schedules, reassignment to a vacant position, acquisition or modification of equipment or devices, appropriate adjustment or modifications of examinations, training materials or policies, the provision of qualified readers or interpreters, and other similar accommodations for individuals with disabilities.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s101/10" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Undue hardship.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s101/10/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">undue hardship</term>” means an action requiring significant difficulty or expense, when considered in light of the factors set forth in subparagraph (B).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s101/10/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Factors to be considered.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In determining whether an accommodation would impose an undue hardship on a covered entity, factors to be considered include—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s101/10/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the nature and cost of the accommodation needed under this Act;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s101/10/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the overall financial resources of the facility or facilities involved in the provision of the reasonable accommodation; the number of persons employed at such facility; the effect on expenses and resources, or the impact otherwise of such accommodation upon the operation of the facility;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s101/10/B/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the overall financial resources of the covered entity; the overall size of the business of a covered entity with respect to the number of its employees; the number, type, and location of its facilities; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s101/10/B/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the type of operation or operations of the covered entity, including the composition, structure, and functions of the workforce of such entity; the geographic separateness, administrative, or fiscal relationship of the facility or facilities in question to the covered entity.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="102">SEC. 102. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12112">42 U.S.C. 12112</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DISCRIMINATION. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General Rule.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No covered entity shall discriminate against a qualified individual on the basis of disability in regard to job application procedures, the hiring, advancement, or discharge of employees, employee compensation, job training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Construction.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">As used in subsection (a), the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">discriminate against a qualified individual on the basis of disability</term>” includes—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">limiting, segregating, or classifying a job applicant or employee in a way that adversely affects the opportunities or status of such applicant or employee because of the disability of such applicant or employee;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">participating in a contractual or other arrangement or relationship that has the effect of subjecting a covered entity's qualified applicant or employee with a disability to the discrimination prohibited by this title (such relationship includes a relationship with an employment or referral agency, labor union, an organization providing fringe benefits to an employee of the covered entity, or an organization providing training and apprenticeship programs);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">utilizing standards, criteria, or methods of administration—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/b/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that have the effect of discrimination on the basis of disability; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/b/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that perpetuate the discrimination of others who are subject to common administrative control;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/b/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">excluding or otherwise denying equal jobs or benefits to a qualified individual because of the known disability of an individual with whom the qualified individual is known to have a relationship or association;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/b/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/b/5/A" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not making reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or employee, unless such covered entity can demonstrate that the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the business of such covered entity; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/b/5/B" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">denying employment opportunities to a job applicant or employee who is an otherwise qualified individual with a disability, if such denial is based on the need of such covered entity to make reasonable accommodation to the physical or mental impairments of the employee or applicant;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/b/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">using qualification standards, employment tests or other selection criteria that screen out or tend to screen out an individual with a disability or a class of individuals with disabilities unless the standard, test or other selection criteria, as used by the covered entity, is shown to be job-related for the position in question and is consistent with business necessity; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/b/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">failing to select and administer tests concerning employment in the most effective manner to ensure that, when such test is administered to a job applicant or employee who has a disability that impairs sensory, manual, or speaking skills, such test results accurately reflect the skills, aptitude, or whatever other factor of such applicant or employee that such test purports to measure, rather than reflecting the impaired sensory, manual, or speaking skills of such employee or applicant (except where such skills are the factors that the test purports to measure).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered Entities in Foreign Countries.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It shall not be unlawful under this section for a covered entity to take any action that constitutes discrimination under this section with respect to an employee in a workplace in a foreign country if compliance with this section would cause such covered entity to violate the law of the foreign country in which such workplace is located.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Control of corporation.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/c/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Presumption.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If an employer controls a corporation whose place of incorporation is a foreign country, any practice that constitutes discrimination under this section and is engaged in by such corporation shall be presumed to be engaged in by such employer.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/c/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This section shall not apply with respect to the foreign operations of an employer that is a foreign person not controlled by an American employer.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/c/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determination.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this paragraph, the determination of whether an employer controls a corporation shall be based on—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/c/2/C/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the interrelation of operations;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/c/2/C/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the common management;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/c/2/C/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the centralized control of labor relations; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/c/2/C/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the common ownership or financial control,</content> </clause><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="subparagraph">of the employer and the corporation.</continuation> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Medical Examinations and Inquiries.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The prohibition against discrimination as referred to in subsection (a) shall include medical examinations and inquiries.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Preemployment.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/d/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibited examination or inquiry.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (3), a covered entity shall not conduct a medical examination or make inquiries of a job applicant as to whether such applicant is an individual with a disability or as to the nature or severity of such disability.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/d/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Acceptable inquiry.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A covered entity may make preemployment inquiries into the ability of an applicant to perform job-related functions.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/d/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Employment entrance examination.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A covered entity may require a medical examination after an offer of employment has been made to a job applicant and prior to the commencement of the employment duties of such applicant, and may condition an offer of employment on the results of such examination, if—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/d/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all entering employees are subjected to such an examination regardless of disability;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/d/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">information obtained regarding the medical condition or history of the applicant is collected and maintained on separate forms and in separate medical files and is treated as a confidential medical record, except that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/d/3/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">supervisors and managers may be informed regarding necessary restrictions on the work or duties of the employee and necessary accommodations;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/d/3/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">first aid and safety personnel may be informed, when appropriate, if the disability might require emergency treatment; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/d/3/B/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">government officials investigating compliance with this Act shall be provided relevant information on request; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/d/3/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the results of such examination are used only in accordance with this title.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/d/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Examination and inquiry.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/d/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibited examinations and inquiries.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A covered entity shall not require a medical examination and shall not make inquiries of an employee as to whether such employee is an individual with a disability or as to the nature or severity of the disability, unless such examination or inquiry is shown to be job-related and consistent with business necessity.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/d/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Acceptable examinations and inquiries.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A covered entity may conduct voluntary medical examinations, including voluntary medical histories, which are part of an employee health program available to employees at that work site. A covered entity may make inquiries into the ability of an employee to perform job-related functions.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s102/d/4/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Information obtained under subparagraph (B) regarding the medical condition or history of any employee are subject to the requirements of subparagraphs (B) and (C) of paragraph (3).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s103" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="103">SEC. 103. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12113">42 U.S.C. 12113</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEFENSES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s103/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It may be a defense to a charge of discrimination under this Act that an alleged application of qualification standards, tests, or selection criteria that screen out or tend to screen out or otherwise deny a job or benefit to an individual with a disability has been shown to be job-related and consistent with business necessity, and such performance cannot be accomplished by reasonable accommodation, as required under this title.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s103/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Qualification Standards.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">qualification standards</term>” may include a requirement that an individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s103/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Qualification Standards and Tests Related to Uncorrected Vision.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding section 3(4)(E)(ii), a covered entity shall not use qualification standards, employment tests, or other selection criteria based on an individual's uncorrected vision unless the standard, test, or other selection criteria, as used by the covered entity, is shown to be job-related for the position in question and consistent with business necessity.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s103/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Religious Entities.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s103/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This title shall not prohibit a religious corporation, association, educational institution, or society from giving preference in employment to individuals of a particular religion to perform work connected with the carrying on by such corporation, association, educational institution, or society of its activities.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s103/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Religious tenets requirement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Under this title, a religious organization may require that all applicants and employees conform to the religious tenets of such organization.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s103/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">List of Infectious and Communicable Diseases.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s103/e/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Health and Human Services, not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s103/e/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">review all infectious and communicable diseases which may be transmitted through handling the food supply;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s103/e/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">publish a list of infectious and communicable diseases which are transmitted through handling the food supply;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s103/e/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">publish the methods by which such diseases are transmitted; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s103/e/1/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">widely disseminate such information regarding the list of diseases and their modes of transmissability to the general public.</content> </subparagraph><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="paragraph">Such list shall be updated annually.</continuation> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s103/e/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applications.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In any case in which an individual has an infectious or communicable disease that is transmitted to others through the handling of food, that is included on the list developed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under paragraph (1), and which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation, a covered entity may refuse to assign or continue to assign such individual to a job involving food handling.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s103/e/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this Act shall be construed to preempt, modify, or amend any State, county, or local law, ordinance, or regulation applicable to food handling which is designed to protect the public health from individuals who pose a significant risk to the health or safety of others, which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation, pursuant to the list of infectious or communicable diseases and the modes of transmissability published by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s104" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="104">SEC. 104. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12114">42 U.S.C. 12114</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ILLEGAL USE OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s104/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Qualified Individual With a Disability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this title, a qualified individual with a disability shall not include any employee or applicant who is currently engaging in the illegal use of drugs, when the covered entity acts on the basis of such use.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s104/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rules of Construction.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed to exclude as a qualified individual with a disability an individual who—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s104/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has successfully completed a supervised drug rehabilitation program and is no longer engaging in the illegal use of drugs, or has otherwise been rehabilitated successfully and is no longer engaging in such use;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s104/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is participating in a supervised rehabilitation program and is no longer engaging in such use; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s104/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is erroneously regarded as engaging in such use, but is not engaging in such use;</content> </paragraph><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="subsection">except that it shall not be a violation of this Act for a covered entity to adopt or administer reasonable policies or procedures, including but not limited to drug testing, designed to ensure that an individual described in paragraph (1) or (2) is no longer engaging in the illegal use of drugs.</continuation> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s104/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority of Covered Entity.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A covered entity—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s104/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may prohibit the illegal use of drugs and the use of alcohol at the workplace by all employees;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s104/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may require that employees shall not be under the influence of alcohol or be engaging in the illegal use of drugs at the workplace;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s104/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may require that employees behave in conformance with the requirements established under the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. 701 et seq.);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s104/c/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may hold an employee who engages in the illegal use of drugs or who is an alcoholic to the same qualification standards for employment or job performance and behavior that such entity holds other employees, even if any unsatisfactory performance or behavior is related to the drug use or alcoholism of such employee; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s104/c/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">may, with respect to Federal regulations regarding alcohol and the illegal use of drugs, require that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s104/c/5/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">employees comply with the standards established in such regulations of the Department of Defense, if the employees of the covered entity are employed in an industry subject to such regulations, including complying with regulations (if any) that apply to employment in sensitive positions in such an industry, in the case of employees of the covered entity who are employed in such positions (as defined in the regulations of the Department of Defense);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s104/c/5/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">employees comply with the standards established in such regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, if the employees of the covered entity are employed in an industry subject to such regulations, including complying with regulations (if any) that apply to employment in sensitive positions in such an industry, in the case of employees of the covered entity who are employed in such positions (as defined in the regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s104/c/5/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">employees comply with the standards established in such regulations of the Department of Transportation, if the employees of the covered entity are employed in a transportation industry subject to such regulations, including complying with such regulations (if any) that apply to employment in sensitive positions in such an industry, in the case of employees of the covered entity who are employed in such positions (as defined in the regulations of the Department of Transportation).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s104/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Drug Testing.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s104/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this title, a test to determine the illegal use of drugs shall not be considered a medical examination.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s104/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this title shall be construed to encourage, prohibit, or authorize the conducting of drug testing for the illegal use of drugs by job applicants or employees or making employment decisions based on such test results.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s104/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transportation Employees.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this title shall be construed to encourage, prohibit, restrict, or authorize the otherwise lawful exercise by entities subject to the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation of authority to—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s104/e/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">test employees of such entities in, and applicants for, positions involving safety-sensitive duties for the illegal use of drugs and for on-duty impairment by alcohol; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s104/e/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">remove such persons who test positive for illegal use of drugs and on-duty impairment by alcohol pursuant to paragraph (1) from safety-sensitive duties in implementing subsection (c).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s105" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="105">SEC. 105. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12115">42 U.S.C. 12115</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">POSTING NOTICES. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Every employer, employment agency, labor organization, or joint labor-management committee covered under this title shall post notices in an accessible format to applicants, employees, and members describing the applicable provisions of this Act, in the manner prescribed by section 711 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e–10).</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s106" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="106">SEC. 106. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12116">42 U.S.C. 12116</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REGULATIONS. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall issue regulations in an accessible format to carry out this title in accordance with subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s107" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="107">SEC. 107. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12117">42 U.S.C. 12117</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ENFORCEMENT. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s107/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Powers, Remedies, and Procedures.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The powers, remedies, and procedures set forth in sections 705, 706, 707, 709, and 710 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e–4, 2000e–5, 2000e–6, 2000e–8, and 2000e–9) shall be the powers, remedies, and procedures this title provides to the Commission, to the Attorney General, or to any person alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in violation of any provision of this Act, or regulations promulgated under section 106, concerning employment.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s107/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The agencies with enforcement authority for actions which allege employment discrimination under this title and under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 shall develop procedures to ensure that administrative complaints filed under this title and under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are dealt with in a manner that avoids duplication of effort and prevents imposition of inconsistent or conflicting standards for the same requirements under this title and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Commission, the Attorney General, and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs shall establish such coordinating mechanisms (similar to provisions contained in the joint regulations promulgated by the Commission and the Attorney General at part 42 of title 28 and part 1691 of title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, and the Memorandum of Understanding between the Commission and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs dated January 16, 1981 (46 Fed. Reg. 7435, January 23, 1981)) in regulations implementing this title and Rehabilitation Act of 1973 not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tI/s108" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="108">SEC. 108. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12111">42 U.S.C. 12111</ref> nt<b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EFFECTIVE DATE. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">This title shall become effective 24 months after the date of enactment.</content> </section> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PUBLIC SERVICES<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="ID4A81BE05FB5E4FD5962794F4846F2211" class="footnoteRef">3</ref> </heading><footnote id="ID4A81BE05FB5E4FD5962794F4846F2211" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">3</sup><content><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">With respect to the applicability of this title to the legislative branch of the Federal Government, see section 210 of Public Law 104–1 (109 Stat. 13). (See also footnote 1 on page 79.) Section 210(h) provides as follows:</p> <p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">``(h) <headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">Effective Date</headingText>.—</p> <p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:2em">``(1) <headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">In general</headingText>.—Subsections (b), (c), and (d) shall be effective on January 1, 1997.</p> <p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:2em">``(2) <headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">General accounting office, government printing office, and library of congress</headingText>.—Subsection (g) shall be effective 1 year after transmission to the Congress of the study under section 230.''.</p> <p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">In such section 210, subsection (b) relates to the applicability of this title to certain entities; subsection (c) relates to a remedy; subsection (d) relates to procedures; subsection (e) relates to regulations; subsection (f) relates to periodic inspections and reports, and to an initial study; and subsection (g) relates to the General Accounting Office, the Government Printing Office, and the Library of Congress. (With respect to section 230, which is referred to in subsection (h)(2) of section 210, see 109 Stat. 23.)</p></content></footnote> <subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stA" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition Against Discrimination and Other Generally Applicable Provisions </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stA/s201" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="201">SEC. 201. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12131">42 U.S.C. 12131</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEFINITION. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC" role="undesignated-level"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">As used in this title:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stA/s201/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public entity.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">public entity</term>” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stA/s201/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any State or local government;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stA/s201/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any department, agency, special purpose district, or other instrumentality of a State or States or local government; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stA/s201/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, and any commuter authority (as defined in section 103(8) of the Rail Passenger Service Act).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stA/s201/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Qualified individual with a disability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">qualified individual with a disability</term>” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable modifications to rules, policies, or practices, the removal of architectural, communication, or transportation barriers, or the provision of auxiliary aids and services, meets the essential eligibility requirements for the receipt of services or the participation in programs or activities provided by a public entity.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stA/s202" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="202">SEC. 202. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12132">42 U.S.C. 12132</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DISCRIMINATION. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Subject to the provisions of this title, no qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any such entity.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stA/s203" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="203">SEC. 203. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12133">42 U.S.C. 12133</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ENFORCEMENT. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">The remedies, procedures, and rights set forth in section 505 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794a) shall be the remedies, procedures, and rights this title provides to any person alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in violation of section 202.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stA/s204" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="204">SEC. 204. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12134">42 U.S.C. 12134</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REGULATIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stA/s204/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall promulgate regulations in an accessible format that implement this subtitle. Such regulations shall not include any matter within the scope of the authority of the Secretary of Transportation under section 223, 229, or 244.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stA/s204/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Relationship to Other Regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except for “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">program accessibility, existing facilities</quotedText>”, and “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">communications</quotedText>”, regulations under subsection (a) shall be consistent with this Act and with the coordination regulations under part 41 of title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (as promulgated by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare on January 13, 1978), applicable to recipients of Federal financial assistance under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794). With respect to “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">program accessibility, existing facilities</quotedText>”, and “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">communications</quotedText>”, such regulations shall be consistent with regulations and analysis as in part 39 of title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations, applicable to federally conducted activities under such section 504.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stA/s204/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Standards.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Regulations under subsection (a) shall include standards applicable to facilities and vehicles covered by this subtitle, other than facilities, stations, rail passenger cars, and vehicles covered by subtitle B. Such standards shall be consistent with the minimum guidelines and requirements issued by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board in accordance with section 504(a) of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stA/s205" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="205">SEC. 205. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12131">42 U.S.C. 12131</ref> nt<b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EFFECTIVE DATE. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stA/s205/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General Rule.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subsection (b), this subtitle shall become effective 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stA/s205/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 204 shall become effective on the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Actions Applicable to Public Transportation Provided by Public Entities Considered Discriminatory </heading> <part style="-uslm-dtd:part; -uslm-dtd-nonstandard:all-cap 10 bold" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI" styleType="nonstandard"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">PART I—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OTHER THAN BY AIRCRAFT OR CERTAIN RAIL OPERATIONS </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s221" styleType="OLC" role="definitions"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="221">SEC. 221. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12141">42 U.S.C. 12141</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEFINITIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC" role="undesignated-level"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">As used in this part:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s221/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Demand responsive system.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">demand responsive system</term>” means any system of providing designated public transportation which is not a fixed route system.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s221/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Designated public transportation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">designated public transportation</term>” means transportation (other than public school transportation) by bus, rail, or any other conveyance (other than transportation by aircraft or intercity or commuter rail transportation (as defined in section 241)) that provides the general public with general or special service (including charter service) on a regular and continuing basis.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s221/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fixed route system.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">fixed route system</term>” means a system of providing designated public transportation on which a vehicle is operated along a prescribed route according to a fixed schedule.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s221/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Operates.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">operates</term>”, as used with respect to a fixed route system or demand responsive system, includes operation of such system by a person under a contractual or other arrangement or relationship with a public entity.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s221/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public school transportation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">public school transportation</term>” means transportation by schoolbus vehicles of schoolchildren, personnel, and equipment to and from a public elementary or secondary school and school-related activities.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s221/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Secretary.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Secretary</term>” means the Secretary of Transportation.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s222" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="222">SEC. 222. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12142">42 U.S.C. 12142</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PUBLIC ENTITIES OPERATING FIXED ROUTE SYSTEMS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s222/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purchase and Lease of New Vehicles.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It shall be considered discrimination for purposes of section 202 of this Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) for a public entity which operates a fixed route system to purchase or lease a new bus, a new rapid rail vehicle, a new light rail vehicle, or any other new vehicle to be used on such system, if the solicitation for such purchase or lease is made after the 30th day following the effective date of this subsection and if such bus, rail vehicle, or other vehicle is not readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s222/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purchase and Lease of Used Vehicles.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to subsection (c)(1), it shall be considered discrimination for purposes of section 202 of this Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) for a public entity which operates a fixed route system to purchase or lease, after the 30th day following the effective date of this subsection, a used vehicle for use on such system unless such entity makes demonstrated good faith efforts to purchase or lease a used vehicle for use on such system that is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s222/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Remanufactured Vehicles.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s222/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General rule.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (2), it shall be considered discrimination for purposes of section 202 of this Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) for a public entity which operates a fixed route system—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s222/c/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to remanufacture a vehicle for use on such system so as to extend its usable life for 5 years or more, which remanufacture begins (or for which the solicitation is made) after the 30th day following the effective date of this subsection; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s222/c/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to purchase or lease for use on such system a remanufactured vehicle which has been remanufactured so as to extend its usable life for 5 years or more, which purchase or lease occurs after such 30th day and during the period in which the usable life is extended;</content> </subparagraph><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="paragraph">unless, after remanufacture, the vehicle is, to the maximum extent feasible, readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs.</continuation> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s222/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception for historic vehicles.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s222/c/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General rule.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a public entity operates a fixed route system any segment of which is included on the National Register of Historic Places and if making a vehicle of historic character to be used solely on such segment readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities would significantly alter the historic character of such vehicle, the public entity only has to make (or to purchase or lease a remanufactured vehicle with) those modifications which are necessary to meet the requirements of paragraph (1) and which do not significantly alter the historic character of such vehicle.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s222/c/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Vehicles of historic character defined by regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this paragraph and section 228(b), a vehicle of historic character shall be defined by the regulations issued by the Secretary to carry out this subsection.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="223">SEC. 223. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12143">42 U.S.C. 12143</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PARATRANSIT AS A COMPLEMENT TO FIXED ROUTE SERVICE. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General Rule.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It shall be considered discrimination for purposes of section 202 of this Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) for a public entity which operates a fixed route system (other than a system which provides solely commuter bus service) to fail to provide with respect to the operations of its fixed route system, in accordance with this section, paratransit and other special transportation services to individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, that are sufficient to provide to such individuals a level of service (1) which is comparable to the level of designated public transportation services provided to individuals without disabilities using such system; or (2) in the case of response time, which is comparable, to the extent practicable, to the level of designated public transportation services provided to individuals without disabilities using such system.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Issuance of Regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the effective date of this subsection, the Secretary shall issue final regulations to carry out this section.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Required Contents of Regulations.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligible recipients of service.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The regulations issued under this section shall require each public entity which operates a fixed route system to provide the paratransit and other special transportation services required under this section—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223/c/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A)</num><clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223/c/1/A/i" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to any individual with a disability who is unable, as a result of a physical or mental impairment (including a vision impairment) and without the assistance of another individual (except an operator of a wheelchair lift or other boarding assistance device), to board, ride, or disembark from any vehicle on the system which is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities;</content></clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223/c/1/A/ii" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to any individual with a disability who needs the assistance of a wheelchair lift or other boarding assistance device (and is able with such assistance) to board, ride, and disembark from any vehicle which is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities if the individual wants to travel on a route on the system during the hours of operation of the system at a time (or within a reasonable period of such time) when such a vehicle is not being used to provide designated public transportation on the route; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223/c/1/A/iii" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to any individual with a disability who has a specific impairment-related condition which prevents such individual from traveling to a boarding location or from a disembarking location on such system;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223/c/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to one other individual accompanying the individual with the disability; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223/c/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to other individuals, in addition to the one individual described in subparagraph (B), accompanying the individual with a disability provided that space for these additional individuals is available on the paratransit vehicle carrying the individual with a disability and that the transportation of such additional individuals will not result in a denial of service to individuals with disabilities.</content> </subparagraph><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="paragraph">For purposes of clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (A), boarding or disembarking from a vehicle does not include travel to the boarding location or from the disembarking location.</continuation> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Service area.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The regulations issued under this section shall require the provision of paratransit and special transportation services required under this section in the service area of each public entity which operates a fixed route system, other than any portion of the service area in which the public entity solely provides commuter bus service.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Service criteria.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to paragraphs (1) and (2), the regulations issued under this section shall establish minimum service criteria for determining the level of services to be required under this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223/c/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Undue financial burden limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The regulations issued under this section shall provide that, if the public entity is able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the provision of paratransit and other special transportation services otherwise required under this section would impose an undue financial burden on the public entity, the public entity, notwithstanding any other provision of this section (other than paragraph (5)), shall only be required to provide such services to the extent that providing such services would not impose such a burden.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223/c/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional services.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The regulations issued under this section shall establish circumstances under which the Secretary may require a public entity to provide, notwithstanding paragraph (4), paratransit and other special transportation services under this section beyond the level of paratransit and other special transportation services which would otherwise be required under paragraph (4).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223/c/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public participation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The regulations issued under this section shall require that each public entity which operates a fixed route system hold a public hearing, provide an opportunity for public comment, and consult with individuals with disabilities in preparing its plan under paragraph (7).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223/c/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plans.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The regulations issued under this section shall require that each public entity which operates a fixed route system—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223/c/7/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">within 18 months after the effective date of this subsection, submit to the Secretary, and commence implementation of, a plan for providing paratransit and other special transportation services which meets the requirements of this section; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223/c/7/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on an annual basis thereafter, submit to the Secretary, and commence implementation of, a plan for providing such services.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223/c/8" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Provision of services by others.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The regulations issued under this section shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223/c/8/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">require that a public entity submitting a plan to the Secretary under this section identify in the plan any person or other public entity which is providing a paratransit or other special transportation service for individuals with disabilities in the service area to which the plan applies; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223/c/8/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide that the public entity submitting the plan does not have to provide under the plan such service for individuals with disabilities.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223/c/9" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other provisions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The regulations issued under this section shall include such other provisions and requirements as the Secretary determines are necessary to carry out the objectives of this section.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review of Plan.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General rule.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall review a plan submitted under this section for the purpose of determining whether or not such plan meets the requirements of this section, including the regulations issued under this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Disapproval.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary determines that a plan reviewed under this subsection fails to meet the requirements of this section, the Secretary shall disapprove the plan and notify the public entity which submitted the plan of such disapproval and the reasons therefor.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223/d/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Modification of disapproved plan.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of disapproval of a plan under this subsection, the public entity which submitted the plan shall modify the plan to meet the requirements of this section and shall submit to the Secretary, and commence implementation of, such modified plan.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Discrimination Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">As used in subsection (a), the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">discrimination</term>” includes—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223/e/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a failure of a public entity to which the regulations issued under this section apply to submit, or commence implementation of, a plan in accordance with subsections (c)(6) and (c)(7);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223/e/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a failure of such entity to submit, or commence implementation of, a modified plan in accordance with subsection (d)(3);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223/e/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submission to the Secretary of a modified plan under subsection (d)(3) which does not meet the requirements of this section; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223/e/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a failure of such entity to provide paratransit or other special transportation services in accordance with the plan or modified plan the public entity submitted to the Secretary under this section.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223/f" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Statutory Construction.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall be construed as preventing a public entity—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223/f/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">from providing paratransit or other special transportation services at a level which is greater than the level of such services which are required by this section,</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223/f/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">from providing paratransit or other special transportation services in addition to those paratransit and special transportation services required by this section, or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s223/f/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">from providing such services to individuals in addition to those individuals to whom such services are required to be provided by this section.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s224" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="224">SEC. 224. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12144">42 U.S.C. 12144</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PUBLIC ENTITY OPERATING A DEMAND RESPONSIVE SYSTEM. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">If a public entity operates a demand responsive system, it shall be considered discrimination, for purposes of section 202 of this Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), for such entity to purchase or lease a new vehicle for use on such system, for which a solicitation is made after the 30th day following the effective date of this section, that is not readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, unless such system, when viewed in its entirety, provides a level of service to such individuals equivalent to the level of service such system provides to individuals without disabilities.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s225" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="225">SEC. 225. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12145">42 U.S.C. 12145</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TEMPORARY RELIEF WHERE LIFTS ARE UNAVAILABLE. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s225/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Granting.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to the purchase of new buses, a public entity may apply for, and the Secretary may temporarily relieve such public entity from the obligation under section 222(a) or 224 to purchase new buses that are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities if such public entity demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Secretary—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s225/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that the initial solicitation for new buses made by the public entity specified that all new buses were to be lift-equipped and were to be otherwise accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s225/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the unavailability from any qualified manufacturer of hydraulic, electromechanical, or other lifts for such new buses;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s225/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that the public entity seeking temporary relief has made good faith efforts to locate a qualified manufacturer to supply the lifts to the manufacturer of such buses in sufficient time to comply with such solicitation; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s225/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that any further delay in purchasing new buses necessary to obtain such lifts would significantly impair transportation services in the community served by the public entity.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s225/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duration and Notice to Congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any relief granted under subsection (a) shall be limited in duration by a specified date, and the appropriate committees of Congress shall be notified of any such relief granted.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s225/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fraudulent Application.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If, at any time, the Secretary has reasonable cause to believe that any relief granted under subsection (a) was fraudulently applied for, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s225/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">cancel such relief if such relief is still in effect; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s225/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">take such other action as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s226" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="226">SEC. 226. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12146">42 U.S.C. 12146</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NEW FACILITIES. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">For purposes of section 202 of this Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), it shall be considered discrimination for a public entity to construct a new facility to be used in the provision of designated public transportation services unless such facility is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s227" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="227">SEC. 227. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12147">42 U.S.C. 12147</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ALTERATIONS OF EXISTING FACILITIES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s227/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General Rule.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to alterations of an existing facility or part thereof used in the provision of designated public transportation services that affect or could affect the usability of the facility or part thereof, it shall be considered discrimination, for purposes of section 202 of this Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), for a public entity to fail to make such alterations (or to ensure that the alterations are made) in such a manner that, to the maximum extent feasible, the altered portions of the facility are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, upon the completion of such alterations. Where the public entity is undertaking an alteration that affects or could affect usability of or access to an area of the facility containing a primary function, the entity shall also make the alterations in such a manner that, to the maximum extent feasible, the path of travel to the altered area and the bathrooms, telephones, and drinking fountains serving the altered area, are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, upon completion of such alterations, where such alterations to the path of travel or the bathrooms, telephones, and drinking fountains serving the altered area are not disproportionate to the overall alterations in terms of cost and scope (as determined under criteria established by the Attorney General).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s227/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special Rule for Stations.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s227/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General rule.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of section 202 of this Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), it shall be considered discrimination for a public entity that provides designated public transportation to fail, in accordance with the provisions of this subsection, to make key stations (as determined under criteria established by the Secretary by regulation) in rapid rail and light rail systems readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s227/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rapid rail and light rail key stations.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s227/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Accessibility.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, all key stations (as determined under criteria established by the Secretary by regulation) in rapid rail and light rail systems shall be made readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, as soon as practicable but in no event later than the last day of the 3-year period beginning on the effective date of this paragraph.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s227/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension for extraordinarily expensive structural changes.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may extend the 3-year period under subparagraph (A) up to a 30-year period for key stations in a rapid rail or light rail system which stations need extraordinarily expensive structural changes to, or replacement of, existing facilities; except that by the last day of the 20th year following the date of the enactment of this Act at least ⅔ of such key stations must be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s227/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plans and milestones.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall require the appropriate public entity to develop and submit to the Secretary a plan for compliance with this subsection—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s227/b/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that reflects consultation with individuals with disabilities affected by such plan and the results of a public hearing and public comments on such plan, and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s227/b/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that establishes milestones for achievement of the requirements of this subsection.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s228" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="228">SEC. 228. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12148">42 U.S.C. 12148</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES IN EXISTING FACILITIES AND ONE CAR PER TRAIN RULE. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s228/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public Transportation Programs and Activities in Existing Facilities.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s228/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to existing facilities used in the provision of designated public transportation services, it shall be considered discrimination, for purposes of section 202 of this Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), for a public entity to fail to operate a designated public transportation program or activity conducted in such facilities so that, when viewed in the entirety, the program or activity is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s228/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (1) shall not require a public entity to make structural changes to existing facilities in order to make such facilities accessible to individuals who use wheelchairs, unless and to the extent required by section 227(a) (relating to alterations) or section 227(b) (relating to key stations).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s228/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Utilization.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (1) shall not require a public entity to which paragraph (2) applies, to provide to individuals who use wheelchairs services made available to the general public at such facilities when such individuals could not utilize or benefit from such services provided at such facilities.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s228/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">One Car Per Train Rule.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s228/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General rule.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to paragraph (2), with respect to 2 or more vehicles operated as a train by a light or rapid rail system, for purposes of section 202 of this Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), it shall be considered discrimination for a public entity to fail to have at least 1 vehicle per train that is accessible to individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, as soon as practicable but in no event later than the last day of the 5-year period beginning on the effective date of this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s228/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Historic trains.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In order to comply with paragraph (1) with respect to the remanufacture of a vehicle of historic character which is to be used on a segment of a light or rapid rail system which is included on the National Register of Historic Places, if making such vehicle readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities would significantly alter the historic character of such vehicle, the public entity which operates such system only has to make (or to purchase or lease a remanufactured vehicle with) those modifications which are necessary to meet the requirements of section 222(c)(1) and which do not significantly alter the historic character of such vehicle.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s229" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="229">SEC. 229. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12149">42 U.S.C. 12149</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REGULATIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s229/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue regulations, in an accessible format, necessary for carrying out this part (other than section 223).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s229/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Standards.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The regulations issued under this section and section 223 shall include standards applicable to facilities and vehicles covered by this subtitle. The standards shall be consistent with the minimum guidelines and requirements issued by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board in accordance with section 504 of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s230" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="230">SEC. 230. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12150">42 U.S.C. 12150</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INTERIM ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">If final regulations have not been issued pursuant to section 229, for new construction or alterations for which a valid and appropriate State or local building permit is obtained prior to the issuance of final regulations under such section, and for which the construction or alteration authorized by such permit begins within one year of the receipt of such permit and is completed under the terms of such permit, compliance with the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards in effect at the time the building permit is issued shall suffice to satisfy the requirement that facilities be readily accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities as required under sections 226 and 227, except that, if such final regulations have not been issued one year after the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board has issued the supplemental minimum guidelines required under section 504(a) of this Act, compliance with such supplemental minimum guidelines shall be necessary to satisfy the requirement that facilities be readily accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities prior to issuance of the final regulations.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s231" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="231">SEC. 231. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12141">42 U.S.C. 12141</ref> nt<b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EFFECTIVE DATE. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s231/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General Rule.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subsection (b), this part shall become effective 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptI/s231/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sections 222, 223 (other than subsection (a)), 224, 225, 227(b), 228(b), and 229 shall become effective on the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> </part> <part style="-uslm-dtd:part; -uslm-dtd-nonstandard:all-cap 10 bold" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII" styleType="nonstandard"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">PART II—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION BY INTERCITY AND COMMUTER RAIL </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s241" styleType="OLC" role="definitions"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="241">SEC. 241. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12161">42 U.S.C. 12161</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEFINITIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC" role="undesignated-level"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">As used in this part:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s241/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Commuter authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">commuter authority</term>” has the meaning given such term in section 103(8) of the Rail Passenger Service Act (45 U.S.C. 502(8)).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s241/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Commuter rail transportation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">commuter rail transportation</term>” has the meaning given the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">commuter rail passenger transportation</term>” in section 103(9) of the Rail Passenger Service Act (45 U.S.C. 502(9)).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s241/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Intercity rail transportation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">intercity rail transportation</term>” means transportation provided by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s241/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rail passenger car.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">rail passenger car</term>” means, with respect to intercity rail transportation, single-level and bi-level coach cars, single-level and bi-level dining cars, single-level and bi-level sleeping cars, single-level and bi-level lounge cars, and food service cars.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s241/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Responsible person.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">responsible person</term>” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s241/5/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a station more than 50 percent of which is owned by a public entity, such public entity;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s241/5/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a station more than 50 percent of which is owned by a private party, the persons providing intercity or commuter rail transportation to such station, as allocated on an equitable basis by regulation by the Secretary of Transportation; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s241/5/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in a case where no party owns more than 50 percent of a station, the persons providing intercity or commuter rail transportation to such station and the owners of the station, other than private party owners, as allocated on an equitable basis by regulation by the Secretary of Transportation.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s241/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Station.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">station</term>” means the portion of a property located appurtenant to a right-of-way on which intercity or commuter rail transportation is operated, where such portion is used by the general public and is related to the provision of such transportation, including passenger platforms, designated waiting areas, ticketing areas, restrooms, and, where a public entity providing rail transportation owns the property, concession areas, to the extent that such public entity exercises control over the selection, design, construction, or alteration of the property, but such term does not include flag stops.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="242">SEC. 242. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12162">42 U.S.C. 12162</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INTERCITY AND COMMUTER RAIL ACTIONS CONSIDERED DISCRIMINATORY. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Intercity Rail Transportation.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">One car per train rule.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It shall be considered discrimination for purposes of section 202 of this Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) for a person who provides intercity rail transportation to fail to have at least one passenger car per train that is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, in accordance with regulations issued under section 244, as soon as practicable, but in no event later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">New intercity cars.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General rule.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise provided in this subsection with respect to individuals who use wheelchairs, it shall be considered discrimination for purposes of section 202 of this Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) for a person to purchase or lease any new rail passenger cars for use in intercity rail transportation, and for which a solicitation is made later than 30 days after the effective date of this section, unless all such rail cars are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, as prescribed by the Secretary of Transportation in regulations issued under section 244.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special rule for single-level passenger coaches for individuals who use wheelchairs.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Single-level passenger coaches shall be required to—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/2/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be able to be entered by an individual who uses a wheelchair;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/2/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have space to park and secure a wheelchair;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/2/B/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have a seat to which a passenger in a wheelchair can transfer, and a space to fold and store such passenger's wheelchair; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/2/B/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have a restroom usable by an individual who uses a wheelchair,</content> </clause><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="subparagraph">only to the extent provided in paragraph (3).</continuation> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special rule for single-level dining cars for individuals who use wheelchairs.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Single-level dining cars shall not be required to—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/2/C/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be able to be entered from the station platform by an individual who uses a wheelchair; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/2/C/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have a restroom usable by an individual who uses a wheelchair if no restroom is provided in such car for any passenger.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/2/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special rule for bi-level dining cars for individuals who use wheelchairs.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Bi-level dining cars shall not be required to—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/2/D/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be able to be entered by an individual who uses a wheelchair;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/2/D/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have space to park and secure a wheelchair;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/2/D/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have a seat to which a passenger in a wheelchair can transfer, or a space to fold and store such passenger's wheelchair; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/2/D/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have a restroom usable by an individual who uses a wheelchair.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Accessibility of single-level coaches.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General rule.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">It shall be considered discrimination for purposes of section 202 of this Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) for a person who provides intercity rail transportation to fail to have on each train which includes one or more single-level rail passenger coaches—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/3/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a number of spaces—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/3/A/i/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to park and secure wheelchairs (to accommodate individuals who wish to remain in their wheelchairs) equal to not less than one-half of the number of single-level rail passenger coaches in such train; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/3/A/i/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to fold and store wheelchairs (to accommodate individuals who wish to transfer to coach seats) equal to not less than one-half of the number of single-level rail passenger coaches in such train,</content> </subclause><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="clause">as soon as practicable, but in no event later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act; and</continuation> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/3/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a number of spaces—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/3/A/ii/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to park and secure wheelchairs (to accommodate individuals who wish to remain in their wheelchairs) equal to not less than the total number of single-level rail passenger coaches in such train; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/3/A/ii/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to fold and store wheelchairs (to accommodate individuals who wish to transfer to coach seats) equal to not less than the total number of single-level rail passenger coaches in such train,</content> </subclause><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="clause">as soon as practicable, but in no event later than 10 years after the date of enactment of this Act.</continuation> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Location.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Spaces required by subparagraph (A) shall be located in single-level rail passenger coaches or food service cars.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/3/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the number of spaces required on a train by subparagraph (A), not more than two spaces to park and secure wheelchairs nor more than two spaces to fold and store wheelchairs shall be located in any one coach or food service car.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/3/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other accessibility features.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Single-level rail passenger coaches and food service cars on which the spaces required by subparagraph (A) are located shall have a restroom usable by an individual who uses a wheelchair and shall be able to be entered from the station platform by an individual who uses a wheelchair.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Food service.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Single-level dining cars.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">On any train in which a single-level dining car is used to provide food service—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/4/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">if such single-level dining car was purchased after the date of enactment of this Act, table service in such car shall be provided to a passenger who uses a wheelchair if—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/4/A/i/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the car adjacent to the end of the dining car through which a wheelchair may enter is itself accessible to a wheelchair;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/4/A/i/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such passenger can exit to the platform from the car such passenger occupies, move down the platform, and enter the adjacent accessible car described in subclause (I) without the necessity of the train being moved within the station; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/4/A/i/III" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">space to park and secure a wheelchair is available in the dining car at the time such passenger wishes to eat (if such passenger wishes to remain in a wheelchair), or space to store and fold a wheelchair is available in the dining car at the time such passenger wishes to eat (if such passenger wishes to transfer to a dining car seat); and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/4/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">appropriate auxiliary aids and services, including a hard surface on which to eat, shall be provided to ensure that other equivalent food service is available to individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, and to passengers traveling with such individuals.</content> </clause><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="subparagraph">Unless not practicable, a person providing intercity rail transportation shall place an accessible car adjacent to the end of a dining car described in clause (i) through which an individual who uses a wheelchair may enter.</continuation> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Bi-level dining cars.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">On any train in which a bi-level dining car is used to provide food service—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/4/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if such train includes a bi-level lounge car purchased after the date of enactment of this Act, table service in such lounge car shall be provided to individuals who use wheelchairs and to other passengers; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/a/4/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">appropriate auxiliary aids and services, including a hard surface on which to eat, shall be provided to ensure that other equivalent food service is available to individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, and to passengers traveling with such individuals.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Commuter Rail Transportation.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">One car per train rule.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It shall be considered discrimination for purposes of section 202 of this Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) for a person who provides commuter rail transportation to fail to have at least one passenger car per train that is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, in accordance with regulations issued under section 244, as soon as practicable, but in no event later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">New commuter rail cars.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General rule.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It shall be considered discrimination for purposes of section 202 of this Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) for a person to purchase or lease any new rail passenger cars for use in commuter rail transportation, and for which a solicitation is made later than 30 days after the effective date of this section, unless all such rail cars are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, as prescribed by the Secretary of Transportation in regulations issued under section 244.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Accessibility.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of section 202 of this Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), a requirement that a rail passenger car used in commuter rail transportation be accessible to or readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, shall not be construed to require—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/b/2/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a restroom usable by an individual who uses a wheelchair if no restroom is provided in such car for any passenger;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/b/2/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">space to fold and store a wheelchair; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/b/2/B/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a seat to which a passenger who uses a wheelchair can transfer.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Used Rail Cars.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It shall be considered discrimination for purposes of section 202 of this Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) for a person to purchase or lease a used rail passenger car for use in intercity or commuter rail transportation, unless such person makes demonstrated good faith efforts to purchase or lease a used rail car that is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, as prescribed by the Secretary of Transportation in regulations issued under section 244.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Remanufactured Rail Cars.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Remanufacturing.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It shall be considered discrimination for purposes of section 202 of this Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) for a person to remanufacture a rail passenger car for use in intercity or commuter rail transportation so as to extend its usable life for 10 years or more, unless the rail car, to the maximum extent feasible, is made readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, as prescribed by the Secretary of Transportation in regulations issued under section 244.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purchase or lease.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It shall be considered discrimination for purposes of section 202 of this Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) for a person to purchase or lease a remanufactured rail passenger car for use in intercity or commuter rail transportation unless such car was remanufactured in accordance with paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Stations.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/e/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">New stations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It shall be considered discrimination for purposes of section 202 of this Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) for a person to build a new station for use in intercity or commuter rail transportation that is not readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, as prescribed by the Secretary of Transportation in regulations issued under section 244.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/e/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Existing stations.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/e/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Failure to make readily accessible.—</heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/e/2/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General rule.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It shall be considered discrimination for purposes of section 202 of this Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) for a responsible person to fail to make existing stations in the intercity rail transportation system, and existing key stations in commuter rail transportation systems, readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, as prescribed by the Secretary of Transportation in regulations issued under section 244.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/e/2/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Period for compliance.—</heading> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/e/2/A/ii/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Intercity rail.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All stations in the intercity rail transportation system shall be made readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, as soon as practicable, but in no event later than 20 years after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/e/2/A/ii/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Commuter rail.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Key stations in commuter rail transportation systems shall be made readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, as soon as practicable but in no event later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, except that the time limit may be extended by the Secretary of Transportation up to 20 years after the date of enactment of this Act in a case where the raising of the entire passenger platform is the only means available of attaining accessibility or where other extraordinarily expensive structural changes are necessary to attain accessibility.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/e/2/A/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Designation of key stations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each commuter authority shall designate the key stations in its commuter rail transportation system, in consultation with individuals with disabilities and organizations representing such individuals, taking into consideration such factors as high ridership and whether such station serves as a transfer or feeder station. Before the final designation of key stations under this clause, a commuter authority shall hold a public hearing.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/e/2/A/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plans and milestones.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Transportation shall require the appropriate person to develop a plan for carrying out this subparagraph that reflects consultation with individuals with disabilities affected by such plan and that establishes milestones for achievement of the requirements of this subparagraph.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/e/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement when making alterations.—</heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/e/2/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General rule.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It shall be considered discrimination, for purposes of section 202 of this Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), with respect to alterations of an existing station or part thereof in the intercity or commuter rail transportation systems that affect or could affect the usability of the station or part thereof, for the responsible person, owner, or person in control of the station to fail to make the alterations in such a manner that, to the maximum extent feasible, the altered portions of the station are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, upon completion of such alterations.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/e/2/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Alterations to a primary function area.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It shall be considered discrimination, for purposes of section 202 of this Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), with respect to alterations that affect or could affect the usability of or access to an area of the station containing a primary function, for the responsible person, owner, or person in control of the station to fail to make the alterations in such a manner that, to the maximum extent feasible, the path of travel to the altered area, and the bathrooms, telephones, and drinking fountains serving the altered area, are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, upon completion of such alterations, where such alterations to the path of travel or the bathrooms, telephones, and drinking fountains serving the altered area are not disproportionate to the overall alterations in terms of cost and scope (as determined under criteria established by the Attorney General).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s242/e/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Required cooperation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It shall be considered discrimination for purposes of section 202 of this Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) for an owner, or person in control, of a station governed by subparagraph (A) or (B) to fail to provide reasonable cooperation to a responsible person with respect to such station in that responsible person's efforts to comply with such subparagraph. An owner, or person in control, of a station shall be liable to a responsible person for any failure to provide reasonable cooperation as required by this subparagraph. Failure to receive reasonable cooperation required by this subparagraph shall not be a defense to a claim of discrimination under this Act.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s243" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="243">SEC. 243. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12163">42 U.S.C. 12163</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CONFORMANCE OF ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Accessibility standards included in regulations issued under this part shall be consistent with the minimum guidelines issued by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board under section 504(a) of this Act.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s244" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="244">SEC. 244. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12164">42 U.S.C. 12164</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REGULATIONS. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue regulations, in an accessible format, necessary for carrying out this part.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s245" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="245">SEC. 245. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12165">42 U.S.C. 12165</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INTERIM ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s245/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Stations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If final regulations have not been issued pursuant to section 244, for new construction or alterations for which a valid and appropriate State or local building permit is obtained prior to the issuance of final regulations under such section, and for which the construction or alteration authorized by such permit begins within one year of the receipt of such permit and is completed under the terms of such permit, compliance with the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards in effect at the time the building permit is issued shall suffice to satisfy the requirement that stations be readily accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities as required under section 242(e), except that, if such final regulations have not been issued one year after the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board has issued the supplemental minimum guidelines required under section 504(a) of this Act, compliance with such supplemental minimum guidelines shall be necessary to satisfy the requirement that stations be readily accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities prior to issuance of the final regulations.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s245/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rail Passenger Cars.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If final regulations have not been issued pursuant to section 244, a person shall be considered to have complied with the requirements of section 242 (a) through (d) that a rail passenger car be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, if the design for such car complies with the laws and regulations (including the Minimum Guidelines and Requirements for Accessible Design and such supplemental minimum guidelines as are issued under section 504(a) of this Act) governing accessibility of such cars, to the extent that such laws and regulations are not inconsistent with this part and are in effect at the time such design is substantially completed.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s246" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="246">SEC. 246. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12161">42 U.S.C. 12161</ref> nt<b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EFFECTIVE DATE. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s246/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General Rule.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subsection (b), this part shall become effective 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tII/stB/ptII/s246/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sections 242 and 244 shall become effective on the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> </part> </subtitle> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS AND SERVICES OPERATED BY PRIVATE ENTITIES<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="ID78CF3F44656D44508EB3A9F37897B693" class="footnoteRef">4</ref> </heading><footnote id="ID78CF3F44656D44508EB3A9F37897B693" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">4</sup><content><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">With respect to the applicability of this title to the legislative branch of the Federal Government, see section 210 of Public Law 104–1 (109 Stat. 13). (See also footnote 1 on page 79.) Section 210(h) provides as follows:</p> <p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">``(h) <headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">Effective Date</headingText>.—</p> <p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:2em">``(1) <headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">In general</headingText>.—Subsections (b), (c), and (d) shall be effective on January 1, 1997.</p> <p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:2em">``(2) <headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">General accounting office, government printing office, and library of congress</headingText>.—Subsection (g) shall be effective 1 year after transmission to the Congress of the study under section 230.''.</p> <p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">In such section 210, subsection (b) relates to the applicability of this title to certain entities; subsection (c) relates to a remedy; subsection (d) relates to procedures; subsection (e) relates to regulations; subsection (f) relates to periodic inspections and reports, and to an initial study; and subsection (g) relates to the General Accounting Office, the Government Printing Office, and the Library of Congress. (With respect to section 230, which is referred to in subsection (h)(2) of section 210, see 109 Stat. 23.)</p></content></footnote> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s301" styleType="OLC" role="definitions"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="301">SEC. 301. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12181">42 U.S.C. 12181</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEFINITIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC" role="undesignated-level"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">As used in this title:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s301/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Commerce.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">commerce</term>” means travel, trade, traffic, commerce, transportation, or communication—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s301/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">among the several States;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s301/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">between any foreign country or any territory or possession and any State; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s301/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">between points in the same State but through another State or foreign country.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s301/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Commercial facilities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">commercial facilities</term>” means facilities—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s301/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that are intended for nonresidential use; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s301/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whose operations will affect commerce.</content> </subparagraph><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="paragraph">Such term shall not include railroad locomotives, railroad freight cars, railroad cabooses, railroad cars described in section 242 or covered under this title, railroad rights-of-way, or facilities that are covered or expressly exempted from coverage under the Fair Housing Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.).</continuation> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s301/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Demand responsive system.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">demand responsive system</term>” means any system of providing transportation of individuals by a vehicle, other than a system which is a fixed route system.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s301/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fixed route system.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">fixed route system</term>” means a system of providing transportation of individuals (other than by aircraft) on which a vehicle is operated along a prescribed route according to a fixed schedule.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s301/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Over-the-road bus.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">over-the-road bus</term>” means a bus characterized by an elevated passenger deck located over a baggage compartment.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s301/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Private entity.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">private entity</term>” means any entity other than a public entity (as defined in section 201(1)).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s301/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public accommodation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The following private entities are considered public accommodations for purposes of this title, if the operations of such entities affect commerce—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s301/7/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an inn, hotel, motel, or other place of lodging, except for an establishment located within a building that contains not more than five rooms for rent or hire and that is actually occupied by the proprietor of such establishment as the residence of such proprietor;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s301/7/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a restaurant, bar, or other establishment serving food or drink;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s301/7/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a motion picture house, theater, concert hall, stadium, or other place of exhibition or entertainment;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s301/7/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an auditorium, convention center, lecture hall, or other place of public gathering;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s301/7/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a bakery, grocery store, clothing store, hardware store, shopping center, or other sales or rental establishment;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s301/7/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a laundromat, dry-cleaner, bank, barber shop, beauty shop, travel service, shoe repair service, funeral parlor, gas station, office of an accountant or lawyer, pharmacy, insurance office, professional office of a health care provider, hospital, or other service establishment;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s301/7/G" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a terminal, depot, or other station used for specified public transportation;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s301/7/H" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a museum, library, gallery, or other place of public display or collection;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s301/7/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a park, zoo, amusement park, or other place of recreation;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s301/7/J" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">(J) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a nursery, elementary, secondary, undergraduate, or postgraduate private school, or other place of education;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s301/7/K" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="K">(K) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a day care center, senior citizen center, homeless shelter, food bank, adoption agency, or other social service center establishment; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s301/7/L" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="L">(L) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a gymnasium, health spa, bowling alley, golf course, or other place of exercise or recreation.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s301/8" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rail and railroad.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The terms “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">rail</term>” and “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">railroad</term>” have the meaning given the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">railroad</term>” in section 202(e) of the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970 (45 U.S.C. 431(e)).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s301/9" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Readily achievable.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">readily achievable</term>” means easily accomplishable and able to be carried out without much difficulty or expense. In determining whether an action is readily achievable, factors to be considered include—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s301/9/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the nature and cost of the action needed under this Act;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s301/9/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the overall financial resources of the facility or facilities involved in the action; the number of persons employed at such facility; the effect on expenses and resources, or the impact otherwise of such action upon the operation of the facility;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s301/9/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the overall financial resources of the covered entity; the overall size of the business of a covered entity with respect to the number of its employees; the number, type, and location of its facilities; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s301/9/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the type of operation or operations of the covered entity, including the composition, structure, and functions of the workforce of such entity; the geographic separateness, administrative or fiscal relationship of the facility or facilities in question to the covered entity.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s301/10" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Specified public transportation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">specified public transportation</term>” means transportation by bus, rail, or any other conveyance (other than by aircraft) that provides the general public with general or special service (including charter service) on a regular and continuing basis.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s301/11" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Vehicle.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">vehicle</term>” does not include a rail passenger car, railroad locomotive, railroad freight car, railroad caboose, or a railroad car described in section 242 or covered under this title.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s302" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="302">SEC. 302. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12182">42 U.S.C. 12182</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION BY PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s302/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General Rule.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No individual shall be discriminated against on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations of any place of public accommodation by any person who owns, leases (or leases to), or operates a place of public accommodation.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s302/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Construction.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s302/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General prohibition.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s302/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Activities.—</heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s302/b/1/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Denial of participation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It shall be discriminatory to subject an individual or class of individuals on the basis of a disability or disabilities of such individual or class, directly, or through contractual, licensing, or other arrangements, to a denial of the opportunity of the individual or class to participate in or benefit from the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations of an entity.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s302/b/1/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Participation in unequal benefit.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It shall be discriminatory to afford an individual or class of individuals, on the basis of a disability or disabilities of such individual or class, directly, or through contractual, licensing, or other arrangements with the opportunity to participate in or benefit from a good, service, facility, privilege, advantage, or accommodation that is not equal to that afforded to other individuals.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s302/b/1/A/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Separate benefit.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It shall be discriminatory to provide an individual or class of individuals, on the basis of a disability or disabilities of such individual or class, directly, or through contractual, licensing, or other arrangements with a good, service, facility, privilege, advantage, or accommodation that is different or separate from that provided to other individuals, unless such action is necessary to provide the individual or class of individuals with a good, service, facility, privilege, advantage, or accommodation, or other opportunity that is as effective as that provided to others.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s302/b/1/A/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Individual or class of individuals.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of clauses (i) through (iii) of this subparagraph, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">individual or class of individuals</term>” refers to the clients or customers of the covered public accommodation that enters into the contractual, licensing or other arrangement.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s302/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Integrated settings.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, and accommodations shall be afforded to an individual with a disability in the most integrated setting appropriate to the needs of the individual.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s302/b/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Opportunity to participate.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding the existence of separate or different programs or activities provided in accordance with this section, an individual with a disability shall not be denied the opportunity to participate in such programs or activities that are not separate or different.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s302/b/1/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrative methods.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An individual or entity shall not, directly or through contractual or other arrangements, utilize standards or criteria or methods of administration—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s302/b/1/D/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that have the effect of discriminating on the basis of disability; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s302/b/1/D/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that perpetuate the discrimination of others who are subject to common administrative control.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s302/b/1/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Association.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It shall be discriminatory to exclude or otherwise deny equal goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, accommodations, or other opportunities to an individual or entity because of the known disability of an individual with whom the individual or entity is known to have a relationship or association.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s302/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Specific prohibitions.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s302/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Discrimination.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of subsection (a), discrimination includes—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s302/b/2/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the imposition or application of eligibility criteria that screen out or tend to screen out an individual with a disability or any class of individuals with disabilities from fully and equally enjoying any goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations, unless such criteria can be shown to be necessary for the provision of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations being offered;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s302/b/2/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a failure to make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures, when such modifications are necessary to afford such goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations to individuals with disabilities, unless the entity can demonstrate that making such modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of such goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s302/b/2/A/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a failure to take such steps as may be necessary to ensure that no individual with a disability is excluded, denied services, segregated or otherwise treated differently than other individuals because of the absence of auxiliary aids and services, unless the entity can demonstrate that taking such steps would fundamentally alter the nature of the good, service, facility, privilege, advantage, or accommodation being offered or would result in an undue burden;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s302/b/2/A/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a failure to remove architectural barriers, and communication barriers that are structural in nature, in existing facilities, and transportation barriers in existing vehicles and rail passenger cars used by an establishment for transporting individuals (not including barriers that can only be removed through the retrofitting of vehicles or rail passenger cars by the installation of a hydraulic or other lift), where such removal is readily achievable; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s302/b/2/A/v" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">where an entity can demonstrate that the removal of a barrier under clause (iv) is not readily achievable, a failure to make such goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations available through alternative methods if such methods are readily achievable.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s302/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fixed route system.—</heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s302/b/2/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Accessibility.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It shall be considered discrimination for a private entity which operates a fixed route system and which is not subject to section 304 to purchase or lease a vehicle with a seating capacity in excess of 16 passengers (including the driver) for use on such system, for which a solicitation is made after the 30th day following the effective date of this subparagraph, that is not readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s302/b/2/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Equivalent service.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a private entity which operates a fixed route system and which is not subject to section 304 purchases or leases a vehicle with a seating capacity of 16 passengers or less (including the driver) for use on such system after the effective date of this subparagraph that is not readily accessible to or usable by individuals with disabilities, it shall be considered discrimination for such entity to fail to operate such system so that, when viewed in its entirety, such system ensures a level of service to individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, equivalent to the level of service provided to individuals without disabilities.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s302/b/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Demand responsive system.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of subsection (a), discrimination includes—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s302/b/2/C/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a failure of a private entity which operates a demand responsive system and which is not subject to section 304 to operate such system so that, when viewed in its entirety, such system ensures a level of service to individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, equivalent to the level of service provided to individuals without disabilities; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s302/b/2/C/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the purchase or lease by such entity for use on such system of a vehicle with a seating capacity in excess of 16 passengers (including the driver), for which solicitations are made after the 30th day following the effective date of this subparagraph, that is not readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities (including individuals who use wheelchairs) unless such entity can demonstrate that such system, when viewed in its entirety, provides a level of service to individuals with disabilities equivalent to that provided to individuals without disabilities.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s302/b/2/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Over-the-road buses.—</heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s302/b/2/D/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on applicability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraphs (B) and (C) do not apply to over-the-road buses.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s302/b/2/D/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Accessibility requirements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of subsection (a), discrimination includes (I) the purchase or lease of an over-the-road bus which does not comply with the regulations issued under section 306(a)(2) by a private entity which provides transportation of individuals and which is not primarily engaged in the business of transporting people, and (II) any other failure of such entity to comply with such regulations.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s302/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Specific Construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this title shall require an entity to permit an individual to participate in or benefit from the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages and accommodations of such entity where such individual poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others. The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">direct threat</term>” means a significant risk to the health or safety of others that cannot be eliminated by a modification of policies, practices, or procedures or by the provision of auxiliary aids or services.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s303" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="303">SEC. 303. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12183">42 U.S.C. 12183</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NEW CONSTRUCTION AND ALTERATIONS IN PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS AND COMMERCIAL FACILITIES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s303/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application of Term.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subsection (b), as applied to public accommodations and commercial facilities, discrimination for purposes of section 302(a) includes—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s303/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a failure to design and construct facilities for first occupancy later than 30 months after the date of enactment of this Act that are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, except where an entity can demonstrate that it is structurally impracticable to meet the requirements of such subsection in accordance with standards set forth or incorporated by reference in regulations issued under this title; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s303/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to a facility or part thereof that is altered by, on behalf of, or for the use of an establishment in a manner that affects or could affect the usability of the facility or part thereof, a failure to make alterations in such a manner that, to the maximum extent feasible, the altered portions of the facility are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs. Where the entity is undertaking an alteration that affects or could affect usability of or access to an area of the facility containing a primary function, the entity shall also make the alterations in such a manner that, to the maximum extent feasible, the path of travel to the altered area and the bathrooms, telephones, and drinking fountains serving the altered area, are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities where such alterations to the path of travel or the bathrooms, telephones, and drinking fountains serving the altered area are not disproportionate to the overall alterations in terms of cost and scope (as determined under criteria established by the Attorney General).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s303/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elevator.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (a) shall not be construed to require the installation of an elevator for facilities that are less than three stories or have less than 3,000 square feet per story unless the building is a shopping center, a shopping mall, or the professional office of a health care provider or unless the Attorney General determines that a particular category of such facilities requires the installation of elevators based on the usage of such facilities.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s304" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="304">SEC. 304. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12184">42 U.S.C. 12184</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION IN SPECIFIED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PROVIDED BY PRIVATE ENTITIES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s304/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General Rule.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No individual shall be discriminated against on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of specified public transportation services provided by a private entity that is primarily engaged in the business of transporting people and whose operations affect commerce.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s304/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Construction.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of subsection (a), discrimination includes—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s304/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the imposition or application by a<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="IDC38E99FCFF6C44BFB86B0961020925B2" class="footnoteRef">5</ref> entity described in subsection (a) of eligibility criteria that screen out or tend to screen out an individual with a disability or any class of individuals with disabilities from fully enjoying the specified public transportation services provided by the entity, unless such criteria can be shown to be necessary for the provision of the services being offered;</content><footnote id="IDC38E99FCFF6C44BFB86B0961020925B2" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">5</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">So in law. Probably should be “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">an</quotedText>”.</p></footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s304/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the failure of such entity to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s304/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make reasonable modifications consistent with those required under section 302(b)(2)(A)(ii);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s304/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide auxiliary aids and services consistent with the requirements of section 302(b)(2)(A)(iii); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s304/b/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">remove barriers consistent with the requirements of section 302(b)(2)(A) and with the requirements of section 303(a)(2);</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s304/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the purchase or lease by such entity of a new vehicle (other than an automobile, a van with a seating capacity of less than 8 passengers, including the driver, or an over-the-road bus) which is to be used to provide specified public transportation and for which a solicitation is made after the 30th day following the effective date of this section, that is not readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs; except that the new vehicle need not be readily accessible to and usable by such individuals if the new vehicle is to be used solely in a demand responsive system and if the entity can demonstrate that such system, when viewed in its entirety, provides a level of service to such individuals equivalent to the level of service provided to the general public;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s304/b/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s304/b/4/A" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the purchase or lease by such entity of an over-the-road bus which does not comply with the regulations issued under section 306(a)(2); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s304/b/4/B" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other failure of such entity to comply with such regulations; and<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="ID3509E630F827463FAC86814A4B5C0F74" class="footnoteRef">6</ref></content><footnote id="ID3509E630F827463FAC86814A4B5C0F74" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">6</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">So in law. The word “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” probably should not appear.</p></footnote> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s304/b/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the purchase or lease by such entity of a new van with a seating capacity of less than 8 passengers, including the driver, which is to be used to provide specified public transportation and for which a solicitation is made after the 30th day following the effective date of this section that is not readily accessible to or usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs; except that the new van need not be readily accessible to and usable by such individuals if the entity can demonstrate that the system for which the van is being purchased or leased, when viewed in its entirety, provides a level of service to such individuals equivalent to the level of service provided to the general public;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s304/b/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the purchase or lease by such entity of a new rail passenger car that is to be used to provide specified public transportation, and for which a solicitation is made later than 30 days after the effective date of this paragraph, that is not readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s304/b/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the remanufacture by such entity of a rail passenger car that is to be used to provide specified public transportation so as to extend its usable life for 10 years or more, or the purchase or lease by such entity of such a rail car, unless the rail car, to the maximum extent feasible, is made readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s304/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Historical or Antiquated Cars.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s304/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To the extent that compliance with subsection (b)(2)(C) or (b)(7) would significantly alter the historic or antiquated character of a historical or antiquated rail passenger car, or a rail station served exclusively by such cars, or would result in violation of any rule, regulation, standard, or order issued by the Secretary of Transportation under the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970, such compliance shall not be required.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s304/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">As used in this subsection, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">historical or antiquated rail passenger car</term>” means a rail passenger car—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s304/c/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">which is not less than 30 years old at the time of its use for transporting individuals;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s304/c/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the manufacturer of which is no longer in the business of manufacturing rail passenger cars; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s304/c/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">which—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s304/c/2/C/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has a consequential association with events or persons significant to the past; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s304/c/2/C/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">embodies, or is being restored to embody, the distinctive characteristics of a type of rail passenger car used in the past, or to represent a time period which has passed.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s305" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="305">SEC. 305. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12185">42 U.S.C. 12185</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STUDY. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s305/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purposes.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Office of Technology Assessment shall undertake a study to determine—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s305/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the access needs of individuals with disabilities to over-the-road buses and over-the-road bus service; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s305/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the most cost-effective methods for providing access to over-the-road buses and over-the-road bus service to individuals with disabilities, particularly individuals who use wheelchairs, through all forms of boarding options.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s305/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study shall include, at a minimum, an analysis of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s305/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The anticipated demand by individuals with disabilities for accessible over-the-road buses and over-the-road bus service.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s305/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The degree to which such buses and service, including any service required under sections 304(b)(4) and 306(a)(2), are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s305/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The effectiveness of various methods of providing accessibility to such buses and service to individuals with disabilities.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s305/b/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The cost of providing accessible over-the-road buses and bus service to individuals with disabilities, including consideration of recent technological and cost saving developments in equipment and devices.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s305/b/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Possible design changes in over-the-road buses that could enhance accessibility, including the installation of accessible restrooms which do not result in a loss of seating capacity.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s305/b/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The impact of accessibility requirements on the continuation of over-the-road bus service, with particular consideration of the impact of such requirements on such service to rural communities.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s305/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Advisory Committee.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the Office of Technology Assessment shall establish an advisory committee, which shall consist of—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s305/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">members selected from among private operators and manufacturers of over-the-road buses;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s305/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">members selected from among individuals with disabilities, particularly individuals who use wheelchairs, who are potential riders of such buses; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s305/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">members selected for their technical expertise on issues included in the study, including manufacturers of boarding assistance equipment and devices.</content> </paragraph><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="subsection">The number of members selected under each of paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be equal, and the total number of members selected under paragraphs (1) and (2) shall exceed the number of members selected under paragraph (3).</continuation> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s305/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deadline.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study required by subsection (a), along with recommendations by the Office of Technology Assessment, including any policy options for legislative action, shall be submitted to the President and Congress within 36 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. If the President determines that compliance with the regulations issued pursuant to section 306(a)(2)(B) on or before the applicable deadlines specified in section 306(a)(2)(B) will result in a significant reduction in intercity over-the-road bus service, the President shall extend each such deadline by 1 year.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s305/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In developing the study required by subsection (a), the Office of Technology Assessment shall provide a preliminary draft of such study to the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board established under section 502 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 792). The Board shall have an opportunity to comment on such draft study, and any such comments by the Board made in writing within 120 days after the Board's receipt of the draft study shall be incorporated as part of the final study required to be submitted under subsection (d).</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s306" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="306">SEC. 306. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12186">42 U.S.C. 12186</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REGULATIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s306/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transportation Provisions.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s306/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General rule.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue regulations in an accessible format to carry out sections<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="ID286D6EDA034341478DD0F834B8C9A702" class="footnoteRef">7</ref> 302(b)(2) (B) and (C) and to carry out section 304 (other than subsection (b)(4)).</content><footnote id="ID286D6EDA034341478DD0F834B8C9A702" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">7</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">So in law. Probably should be “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section</quotedText>”.</p></footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s306/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special rules for providing access to over-the-road buses.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s306/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interim requirements.—</heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s306/a/2/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Issuance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue regulations in an accessible format to carry out sections 304(b)(4) and 302(b)(2)(D)(ii) that require each private entity which uses an over-the-road bus to provide transportation of individuals to provide accessibility to such bus; except that such regulations shall not require any structural changes in over-the-road buses in order to provide access to individuals who use wheelchairs during the effective period of such regulations and shall not require the purchase of boarding assistance devices to provide access to such individuals.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s306/a/2/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective period.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The regulations issued pursuant to this subparagraph shall be effective until the effective date of the regulations issued under subparagraph (B).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s306/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Final requirement.—</heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s306/a/2/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review of study and interim requirements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall review the study submitted under section 305 and the regulations issued pursuant to subparagraph (A).</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s306/a/2/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Issuance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of the submission of the study under section 305, the Secretary shall issue in an accessible format new regulations to carry out sections 304(b)(4) and 302(b)(2)(D)(ii) that require, taking into account the purposes of the study under section 305 and any recommendations resulting from such study, each private entity which uses an over-the-road bus to provide transportation to individuals to provide accessibility to such bus to individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s306/a/2/B/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective period.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to section 305(d), the regulations issued pursuant to this subparagraph shall take effect—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s306/a/2/B/iii/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to small providers of transportation (as defined by the Secretary), 3 years after the date of issuance of final regulations under clause (ii); and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s306/a/2/B/iii/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to other providers of transportation, 2 years after the date of issuance of such final regulations.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s306/a/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on requiring installation of accessible restrooms.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The regulations issued pursuant to this paragraph shall not require the installation of accessible restrooms in over-the-road buses if such installation would result in a loss of seating capacity.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s306/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Standards.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The regulations issued pursuant to this subsection shall include standards applicable to facilities and vehicles covered by sections 302(b)(2) and 304.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s306/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other Provisions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall issue regulations in an accessible format to carry out the provisions of this title not referred to in subsection (a) that include standards applicable to facilities and vehicles covered under section 302.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s306/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consistency With ATBCB Guidelines.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Standards included in regulations issued under subsections (a) and (b) shall be consistent with the minimum guidelines and requirements issued by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board in accordance with section 504 of this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s306/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interim Accessibility Standards.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s306/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Facilities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If final regulations have not been issued pursuant to this section, for new construction or alterations for which a valid and appropriate State or local building permit is obtained prior to the issuance of final regulations under this section, and for which the construction or alteration authorized by such permit begins within one year of the receipt of such permit and is completed under the terms of such permit, compliance with the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards in effect at the time the building permit is issued shall suffice to satisfy the requirement that facilities be readily accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities as required under section 303, except that, if such final regulations have not been issued one year after the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board has issued the supplemental minimum guidelines required under section 504(a) of this Act, compliance with such supplemental minimum guidelines shall be necessary to satisfy the requirement that facilities be readily accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities prior to issuance of the final regulations.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s306/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Vehicles and rail passenger cars.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If final regulations have not been issued pursuant to this section, a private entity shall be considered to have complied with the requirements of this title, if any, that a vehicle or rail passenger car be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, if the design for such vehicle or car complies with the laws and regulations (including the Minimum Guidelines and Requirements for Accessible Design and such supplemental minimum guidelines as are issued under section 504(a) of this Act) governing accessibility of such vehicles or cars, to the extent that such laws and regulations are not inconsistent with this title and are in effect at the time such design is substantially completed.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s307" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="307">SEC. 307. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12187">42 U.S.C. 12187</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXEMPTIONS FOR PRIVATE CLUBS AND RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">The provisions of this title shall not apply to private clubs or establishments exempted from coverage under title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000–a(e)) or to religious organizations or entities controlled by religious organizations, including places of worship.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s308" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="308">SEC. 308. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12188">42 U.S.C. 12188</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ENFORCEMENT. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s308/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s308/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability of remedies and procedures.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The remedies and procedures set forth in section 204(a) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000a–3(a)) are the remedies and procedures this title provides to any person who is being subjected to discrimination on the basis of disability in violation of this title or who has reasonable grounds for believing that such person is about to be subjected to discrimination in violation of section 303. Nothing in this section shall require a person with a disability to engage in a futile gesture if such person has actual notice that a person or organization covered by this title does not intend to comply with its provisions.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s308/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Injunctive relief.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of violations of sections 302(b)(2)(A)(iv) and section<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="ID91A4D91DB4EA41C7BD22486E2E570977" class="footnoteRef">8</ref> 303(a), injunctive relief shall include an order to alter facilities to make such facilities readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities to the extent required by this title. Where appropriate, injunctive relief shall also include requiring the provision of an auxiliary aid or service, modification of a policy, or provision of alternative methods, to the extent required by this title.</content><footnote id="ID91A4D91DB4EA41C7BD22486E2E570977" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">8</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">So in law. The word “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section</quotedText>” probably should not appear.</p></footnote> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s308/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enforcement by the Attorney General.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s308/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Denial of rights.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s308/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duty to investigate.—</heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s308/b/1/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Attorney General shall investigate alleged violations of this title, and shall undertake periodic reviews of compliance of covered entities under this title.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s308/b/1/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Attorney general certification.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">On the application of a State or local government, the Attorney General may, in consultation with the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, and after prior notice and a public hearing at which persons, including individuals with disabilities, are provided an opportunity to testify against such certification, certify that a State law or local building code or similar ordinance that establishes accessibility requirements meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of this Act for the accessibility and usability of covered facilities under this title. At any enforcement proceeding under this section, such certification by the Attorney General shall be rebuttable evidence that such State law or local ordinance does meet or exceed the minimum requirements of this Act.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s308/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Potential violation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s308/b/1/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any person or group of persons is engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination under this title; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s308/b/1/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any person or group of persons has been discriminated against under this title and such discrimination raises an issue of general public importance,</content> </clause><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="subparagraph">the Attorney General may commence a civil action in any appropriate United States district court.</continuation> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s308/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority of court.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In a civil action under paragraph (1)(B), the court—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s308/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">may grant any equitable relief that such court considers to be appropriate, including, to the extent required by this title—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s308/b/2/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">granting temporary, preliminary, or permanent relief;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s308/b/2/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">providing an auxiliary aid or service, modification of policy, practice, or procedure, or alternative method; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s308/b/2/A/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">making facilities readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s308/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may award such other relief as the court considers to be appropriate, including monetary damages to persons aggrieved when requested by the Attorney General; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s308/b/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">may, to vindicate the public interest, assess a civil penalty against the entity in an amount—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s308/b/2/C/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not exceeding $50,000 for a first violation; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s308/b/2/C/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not exceeding $100,000 for any subsequent violation.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s308/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Single violation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of paragraph (2)(C), in determining whether a first or subsequent violation has occurred, a determination in a single action, by judgment or settlement, that the covered entity has engaged in more than one discriminatory act shall be counted as a single violation.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s308/b/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Punitive damages.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of subsection (b)(2)(B), the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">monetary damages</term>” and “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">such other relief</quotedText>” does not include punitive damages.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s308/b/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Judicial consideration.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In a civil action under paragraph (1)(B), the court, when considering what amount of civil penalty, if any, is appropriate, shall give consideration to any good faith effort or attempt to comply with this Act by the entity. In evaluating good faith, the court shall consider, among other factors it deems relevant, whether the entity could have reasonably anticipated the need for an appropriate type of auxiliary aid needed to accommodate the unique needs of a particular individual with a disability.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s309" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="309">SEC. 309. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12189">42 U.S.C. 12189</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXAMINATIONS AND COURSES. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Any person that offers examinations or courses related to applications, licensing, certification, or credentialing for secondary or postsecondary education, professional, or trade purposes shall offer such examinations or courses in a place and manner accessible to persons with disabilities or offer alternative accessible arrangements for such individuals.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s310" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="310">SEC. 310. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12181">42 U.S.C. 12181</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EFFECTIVE DATE. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s310/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General Rule.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), this title shall become effective 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s310/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Civil Actions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except for any civil action brought for a violation of section 303, no civil action shall be brought for any act or omission described in section 302 which occurs—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s310/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">during the first 6 months after the effective date, against businesses that employ 25 or fewer employees and have gross receipts of $1,000,000 or less; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s310/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">during the first year after the effective date, against businesses that employ 10 or fewer employees and have gross receipts of $500,000 or less.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tIII/s310/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sections 302(a) for purposes of section 302(b)(2) (B) and (C) only, 304(a) for purposes of section 304(b)(3) only, 304(b)(3), 305, and 306 shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TELECOMMUNICATIONS </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="traditional" role="undesignated-level"><content><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Note: Regarding Title IV: This title (104 Stat. 366) amended the Communications Act of 1934 by adding two sections, section 225 (47 U.S.C. 225) and section 711 (47 U.S.C. 611).<b>]</b> </editorialNote> <elided style="-uslm-dtd:omitted-text">* * * * * * *</elided></content> </section> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">TITLE V—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s501" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="501">SEC. 501. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12201">42 U.S.C. 12201</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CONSTRUCTION. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s501/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise provided in this Act, nothing in this Act shall be construed to apply a lesser standard than the standards applied under title V of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 790 et seq.) or the regulations issued by Federal agencies pursuant to such title.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s501/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Relationship to Other Laws.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this Act shall be construed to invalidate or limit the remedies, rights, and procedures of any Federal law or law of any State or political subdivision of any State or jurisdiction that provides greater or equal protection for the rights of individuals with disabilities than are afforded by this Act. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to preclude the prohibition of, or the imposition of restrictions on, smoking in places of employment covered by title I, in transportation covered by title II or III, or in places of public accommodation covered by title III.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s501/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Insurance.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Titles I through IV of this Act shall not be construed to prohibit or restrict—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s501/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an insurer, hospital or medical service company, health maintenance organization, or any agent, or entity that administers benefit plans, or similar organizations from underwriting risks, classifying risks, or administering such risks that are based on or not inconsistent with State law; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s501/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a person or organization covered by this Act from establishing, sponsoring, observing or administering the terms of a bona fide benefit plan that are based on underwriting risks, classifying risks, or administering such risks that are based on or not inconsistent with State law; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s501/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a person or organization covered by this Act from establishing, sponsoring, observing or administering the terms of a bona fide benefit plan that is not subject to State laws that regulate insurance.</content> </paragraph><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="subsection">Paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) shall not be used as a subterfuge to evade the purposes of title<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="IDC36BBE93D28846199465740DBFD0CC77" class="footnoteRef">9</ref> I and III.</continuation><footnote id="IDC36BBE93D28846199465740DBFD0CC77" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">9</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">So in law. Probably should be “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">titles</quotedText>”.</p></footnote> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s501/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Accommodations and Services.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this Act shall be construed to require an individual with a disability to accept an accommodation, aid, service, opportunity, or benefit which such individual chooses not to accept.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s501/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Benefits under State Worker's Compensation Laws.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this Act alters the standards for determining eligibility for benefits under State worker's compensation laws or under State and Federal disability benefit programs.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s501/f" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fundamental Alteration.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this Act alters the provision of section 302(b)(2)(A)(ii), specifying that reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures shall be required, unless an entity can demonstrate that making such modifications in policies, practices, or procedures, including academic requirements in postsecondary education, would fundamentally alter the nature of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations involved.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s501/g" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Claims of no Disability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this Act shall provide the basis for a claim by an individual without a disability that the individual was subject to discrimination because of the individual's lack of disability.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s501/h" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reasonable Accommodations and Modifications.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A covered entity under title I, a public entity under title II, and any person who owns, leases (or leases to), or operates a place of public accommodation under title III, need not provide a reasonable accommodation or a reasonable modification to policies, practices, or procedures to an individual who meets the definition of disability in section 3(1) solely under subparagraph (C) of such section</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s502" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="502">SEC. 502. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12202">42 U.S.C. 12202</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STATE IMMUNITY. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">A State shall not be immune under the eleventh amendment to the Constitution of the United States from an action in<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="IDD77D15A0B5C74844804F0B2D6862BAD0" class="footnoteRef">10</ref> Federal or State court of competent jurisdiction for a violation of this Act. In any action against a State for a violation of the requirements of this Act, remedies (including remedies both at law and in equity) are available for such a violation to the same extent as such remedies are available for such a violation in an action against any public or private entity other than a State.</content><footnote id="IDD77D15A0B5C74844804F0B2D6862BAD0" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">10</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">So in law. Probably should be “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in a</quotedText>”.</p></footnote> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s503" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="503">SEC. 503. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12203">42 U.S.C. 12203</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROHIBITION AGAINST RETALIATION AND COERCION. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s503/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Retaliation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No person shall discriminate against any individual because such individual has opposed any act or practice made unlawful by this Act or because such individual made a charge, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing under this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s503/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interference, Coercion, or Intimidation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It shall be unlawful to coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere with any individual in the exercise or enjoyment of, or on account of his or her having exercised or enjoyed, or on account of his or her having aided or encouraged any other individual in the exercise or enjoyment of, any right granted or protected by this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s503/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Remedies and Procedures.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The remedies and procedures available under sections 107, 203, and 308 of this Act shall be available to aggrieved persons for violations of subsections (a) and (b), with respect to title I, title II and title III, respectively.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s504" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="504">SEC. 504. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12204">42 U.S.C. 12204</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REGULATIONS BY THE ARCHITECTURAL AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS COMPLIANCE BOARD. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s504/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Issuance of Guidelines.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 9 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board shall issue minimum guidelines that shall supplement the existing Minimum Guidelines and Requirements for Accessible Design for purposes of titles II and III of this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s504/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents of Guidelines.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The supplemental guidelines issued under subsection (a) shall establish additional requirements, consistent with this Act, to ensure that buildings, facilities, rail passenger cars, and vehicles are accessible, in terms of architecture and design, transportation, and communication, to individuals with disabilities.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s504/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Qualified Historic Properties.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s504/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The supplemental guidelines issued under subsection (a) shall include procedures and requirements for alterations that will threaten or destroy the historic significance of qualified historic buildings and facilities as defined in 4.1.7(1)(a) of the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s504/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sites eligible for listing in national register.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to alterations of buildings or facilities that are eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code, the guidelines described in paragraph (1) shall, at a minimum, maintain the procedures and requirements established in 4.1.7 (1) and (2) of the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s504/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other sites.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to alterations of buildings or facilities designated as historic under State or local law, the guidelines described in paragraph (1) shall establish procedures equivalent to those established by 4.1.7(1) (b) and (c) of the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards, and shall require, at a minimum, compliance with the requirements established in 4.1.7(2) of such standards.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s505" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="505">SEC. 505. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12205">42 U.S.C. 12205</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ATTORNEY'S FEES. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">In any action or administrative proceeding commenced pursuant to this Act, the court or agency, in its discretion, may allow the prevailing party, other than the United States, a reasonable attorney's fee, including litigation expenses, and costs, and the United States shall be liable for the foregoing the same as a private individual.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s506" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="506">SEC. 506. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12205a">42 U.S.C. 12205a</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RULE OF CONSTRUCTION REGARDING REGULATORY AUTHORITY. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">The authority to issue regulations granted to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Transportation under this Act includes the authority to issue regulations implementing the definitions of disability in section 3 (including rules of construction) and the definitions in section 4, consistent with the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s507" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="507">SEC. 507. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12206">42 U.S.C. 12206</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s507/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plan for Assistance.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s507/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Secretary of Transportation, the Chair of the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, and the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, shall develop a plan to assist entities covered under this Act, and other Federal agencies, in understanding the responsibility of such entities and agencies under this Act.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s507/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Publication of plan.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Attorney General shall publish the plan referred to in paragraph (1) for public comment in accordance with subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Administrative Procedure Act).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s507/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agency and Public Assistance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Attorney General may obtain the assistance of other Federal agencies in carrying out subsection (a), including the National Council on Disability, the President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities, the Small Business Administration, and the Department of Commerce.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s507/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s507/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rendering assistance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each Federal agency that has responsibility under paragraph (2) for implementing this Act may render technical assistance to individuals and institutions that have rights or duties under the respective title or titles for which such agency has responsibility.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s507/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation of titles.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s507/c/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Title i.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Attorney General shall implement the plan for assistance developed under subsection (a), for title I.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s507/c/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Title ii.—</heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s507/c/2/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Subtitle a.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Attorney General shall implement such plan for assistance for subtitle A of title II.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s507/c/2/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Subtitle b.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Transportation shall implement such plan for assistance for subtitle B of title II.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s507/c/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Title iii.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Attorney General, in coordination with the Secretary of Transportation and the Chair of the Architectural Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, shall implement such plan for assistance for title III, except for section 304, the plan for assistance for which shall be implemented by the Secretary of Transportation.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s507/c/2/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Title iv.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, in coordination with the Attorney General, shall implement such plan for assistance for title IV.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s507/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical assistance manuals.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each Federal agency that has responsibility under paragraph (2) for implementing this Act shall, as part of its implementation responsibilities, ensure the availability and provision of appropriate technical assistance manuals to individuals or entities with rights or duties under this Act no later than six months after applicable final regulations are published under titles I, II, III, and IV.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s507/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Grants and Contracts.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s507/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each Federal agency that has responsibility under subsection (c)(2) for implementing this Act may make grants or award contracts to effectuate the purposes of this section, subject to the availability of appropriations. Such grants and contracts may be awarded to individuals, institutions not organized for profit and no part of the net earnings of which inures to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual (including educational institutions), and associations representing individuals who have rights or duties under this Act. Contracts may be awarded to entities organized for profit, but such entities may not be the recipients or<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="ID37A1C481A82D4B5594B74E8EA03EC67F" class="footnoteRef">11</ref> grants described in this paragraph.</content><footnote id="ID37A1C481A82D4B5594B74E8EA03EC67F" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">11</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">So in law. Probably should be “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of</quotedText>”.</p></footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s507/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Dissemination of information.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such grants and contracts, among other uses, may be designed to ensure wide dissemination of information about the rights and duties established by this Act and to provide information and technical assistance about techniques for effective compliance with this Act.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s507/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Failure to Receive Assistance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An employer, public accommodation, or other entity covered under this Act shall not be excused from compliance with the requirements of this Act because of any failure to receive technical assistance under this section, including any failure in the development or dissemination of any technical assistance manual authorized by this section.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s508" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="508">SEC. 508. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12207">42 U.S.C. 12207</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FEDERAL WILDERNESS AREAS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s508/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The National Council on Disability shall conduct a study and report on the effect that wilderness designations and wilderness land management practices have on the ability of individuals with disabilities to use and enjoy the National Wilderness Preservation System as established under the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s508/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission of Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the enactment of this Act, the National Council on Disability shall submit the report required under subsection (a) to Congress.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s508/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Specific Wilderness Access.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s508/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Congress reaffirms that nothing in the Wilderness Act is to be construed as prohibiting the use of a wheelchair in a wilderness area by an individual whose disability requires use of a wheelchair, and consistent with the Wilderness Act no agency is required to provide any form of special treatment or accommodation, or to construct any facilities or modify any conditions of lands within a wilderness area in order to facilitate such use.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s508/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of paragraph (1), the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">wheelchair</term>” means a device designed solely for use by a mobility-impaired person for locomotion, that is suitable for use in an indoor pedestrian area.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s509" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="509">SEC. 509. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12208">42 U.S.C. 12208</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TRANSVESTITES. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">For the purposes of this Act, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">disabled</term>” or “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">disability</quotedText>” shall not apply to an individual solely because that individual is a transvestite.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s510" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="510">SEC. 510. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12209">42 U.S.C. 12209</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INSTRUMENTALITIES OF THE CONGRESS<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="ID58A0631631964E90B807D9C0C537A27F" class="footnoteRef">12</ref> </heading><footnote id="ID58A0631631964E90B807D9C0C537A27F" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">12</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Section 201(c)(3)(F) of Public Law 104–1 (109 Stat. 8) provides that section 509 will be amended “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">by amending the title of the section to read ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">INSTRUMENTALITIES OF THE CONGRESS</quotedText>’.</quotedText>”. Note the lack of a period within the single quotations. Note further that such Public Law does not provide for a conforming amendment to the table of contents of this Act.</p></footnote> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC" role="undesignated-level"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The General Accounting Office, the Government Printing Office, and the Library of Congress shall be covered as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s510/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The rights and protections under this Act shall, subject to paragraph (2), apply with respect to the conduct of each instrumentality of the Congress.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s510/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment of remedies and procedures by instrumentalities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The chief official of each instrumentality of the Congress shall establish remedies and procedures to be utilized with respect to the rights and protections provided pursuant to paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s510/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report to congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The chief official of each instrumentality of the Congress shall, after establishing remedies and procedures for purposes of paragraph (2), submit to the Congress a report describing the remedies and procedures.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s510/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of instrumentalities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section, instrumentalities<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="ID295B72694C084843AAF1325EA7C01A5B" class="footnoteRef">13</ref> of the Congress include the following:,<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="ID9F8007160C9041058B437D6ADC6D56DC" class="footnoteRef">14</ref> the General Accounting Office, the Government Printing Office, and the Library of Congress,.<ref style="-uslm-dtd:dangling-footnote-ref" class="footnoteRef">14</ref></content><footnote id="ID295B72694C084843AAF1325EA7C01A5B" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">13</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Section 201(c)(3)(D) of Public Law 104–1 (109 Stat. 8) provides in part that paragraph (4) will be amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the instrumentalities of the Congress include</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the term ‘<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">instrumentality of the Congress</term>’ means</quotedText>”. The amendment cannot be executed because the term to be struck does not appear in paragraph (4). (Compare “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">instrumentalities</quotedText>” with “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the instrumentalities</quotedText>”.)</p></footnote><footnote id="ID9F8007160C9041058B437D6ADC6D56DC" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">14</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">The superfluous commas will be so in law. See the amendments to be made by section 201(c)(3)(D) of Public Law 104–1 (109 Stat. 8).</p></footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s510/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enforcement of employment rights.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The remedies and procedures set forth in section 717 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e–16) shall be available to any employee of an instrumentality of the Congress who alleges a violation of the rights and protections under sections 102 through 104 of this Act that are made applicable by this section, except that the authorities of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission shall be exercised by the chief official of the instrumentality of the Congress.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s510/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6)<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="ID07F4860EDE3841AA8E6586AE15DF07BF" class="footnoteRef">15</ref> </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enforcement of rights to public services and accommodations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The remedies and procedures set forth in section 717 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e–16) shall be available to any qualified person with a disability who is a visitor, guest, or patron of an instrumentality of Congress and who alleges a violation of the rights and protections under sections 201 through 230 or section 302 or 303 of this Act that are made applicable by this section, except that the authorities of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission shall be exercised by the chief official of the instrumentality of the Congress.</content><footnote id="ID07F4860EDE3841AA8E6586AE15DF07BF" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">15</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">The amendment to be made by section 210(g) of Public Law 104–1 (109 Stat. 16) will add paragraph (6), but does not specify the placement within section 509 of the paragraph. The paragraph is placed after paragraph (5) as the probable intent of the Congress.</p></footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s510/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall alter the enforcement procedures for individuals with disabilities provided in the General Accounting Office Personnel Act of 1980 and regulations promulgated pursuant to that Act.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s511" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="511">SEC. 511. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12210">42 U.S.C. 12210</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ILLEGAL USE OF DRUGS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s511/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this Act, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">individual with a disability</term>” does not include an individual who is currently engaging in the illegal use of drugs, when the covered entity acts on the basis of such use.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s511/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rules of Construction.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed to exclude as an individual with a disability an individual who—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s511/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has successfully completed a supervised drug rehabilitation program and is no longer engaging in the illegal use of drugs, or has otherwise been rehabilitated successfully and is no longer engaging in such use;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s511/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is participating in a supervised rehabilitation program and is no longer engaging in such use; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s511/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is erroneously regarded as engaging in such use, but is not engaging in such use;</content> </paragraph><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="subsection">except that it shall not be a violation of this Act for a covered entity to adopt or administer reasonable policies or procedures, including but not limited to drug testing, designed to ensure that an individual described in paragraph (1) or (2) is no longer engaging in the illegal use of drugs; however, nothing in this section shall be construed to encourage, prohibit, restrict, or authorize the conducting of testing for the illegal use of drugs.</continuation> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s511/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Health and Other Services.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding subsection (a) and section 512(b)(3), an individual shall not be denied health services, or services provided in connection with drug rehabilitation, on the basis of the current illegal use of drugs if the individual is otherwise entitled to such services.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s511/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of Illegal use of drugs.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s511/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">illegal use of drugs</term>” means the use of drugs, the possession or distribution of which is unlawful under the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812). Such term does not include the use of a drug taken under supervision by a licensed health care professional, or other uses authorized by the Controlled Substances Act or other provisions of Federal law.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s511/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Drugs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">drug</term>” means a controlled substance, as defined in schedules I through V of section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s512" styleType="OLC" role="definitions"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="512">SEC. 512. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12211">42 U.S.C. 12211</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEFINITIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s512/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Homosexuality and Bisexuality.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of the definition of “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">disability</term>” in section 3(2), homosexuality and bisexuality are not impairments and as such are not disabilities under this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s512/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certain Conditions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Under this Act, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">disability</term>” shall not include—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s512/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">transvestism, transsexualism, pedophilia, exhibitionism, voyeurism, gender identity disorders not resulting from physical impairments, or other sexual behavior disorders;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s512/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">compulsive gambling, kleptomania, or pyromania; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s512/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">psychoactive substance use disorders resulting from current illegal use of drugs.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s513" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="513">SEC. 513. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AMENDMENTS TO THE REHABILITATION ACT. </heading><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Note Regarding Section 512: This section (104 Stat. 376) amended section 7 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (in paragraphs (8) and (22)), which relates to definitions.<b>]</b> </editorialNote> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s514" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="514">SEC. 514. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12212">42 U.S.C. 12212</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ALTERNATIVE MEANS OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Where appropriate and to the extent authorized by law, the use of alternative means of dispute resolution, including settlement negotiations, conciliation, facilitation, mediation, factfinding, minitrials, and arbitration, is encouraged to resolve disputes arising under this Act.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/101/336/tV/s515" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="515">SEC. 515. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12213">42 U.S.C. 12213</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SEVERABILITY. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Should any provision in this Act be found to be unconstitutional by a court of law, such provision shall be severed from the remainder of the Act, and such action shall not affect the enforceability of the remaining provisions of the Act.</content> </section>