[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 19 (Monday, January 29, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 2727-2728]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-1419]



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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Part 0

[DA 95-2199]


Reorganization Action Necessary To Create the Office of Workplace 
Diversity

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This amendment to the Commission's Rules establishes the 
Office of Workplace Diversity to administer the Commission's Internal 
Equal Opportunity Program, formerly administered by the Office of the 
Managing Director, Associate Managing Director for Human Resources 
Management. This action is taken to streamline operations and improve 
efficiency.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Harvey Lee at (202) 776-1887.

EFFECTIVE DATE: January 29, 1996.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Order

Adopted: December 13, 1995
Released: January 18, 1996

    By the Managing Director:
    1. On October 16, 1994, the Commission adopted a proposed 
reorganization the purpose of which was to establish the Office of 
Workplace Diversity to administer the Commission's internal Equal 
Opportunity Program. This program was previously administered by the 
Office of the Managing Director, Associate Managing for Human Resources 
Management. The implementation of the proposed reorganization requires 
amendment to Part 0 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. In 
accordance with the Commission's action, this Order makes necessary 
revisions in Part 0 of the Commission's Rules.
    2. The amendments adopted herein pertain to agency organization. 
Therefore, the notice and comment and effective date provisions of 
Section 4 of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. Sec. 553, are 
inapplicable. Authority for the amendments is contained in Sections 
4(i) and 5(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
    4. Accordingly, it is ordered, pursuant to the authority delegated 
under 47 C.F.R. Sec. 0.231(d) and effective upon publication in the 
Federal Register, that Part 0 of the Rules and Regulations be amended 
as set forth below.

List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 0

    Authority delegated, organization and functions (Government 
agencies).

Federal Communications Commission.
Andrew S. Fishel,
Managing Director.

Final Rules

    Part 0 of Chapter I of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations 
is amended as follows:

PART 0--COMMISSION ORGANIZATION

    1. The authority citation for Part 0 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: Section 5, 48 Stat. 1068, as amended; 47 U.S.C. 155.

    2. A new centered heading and a new Section 0.81 is added to 
Subpart A to read as follows:

Office of Workplace Diversity


Sec. 0.81  Functions of the Office.

    (a) The Office of Workplace Diversity (OWD), as a staff office to 
the Commission, shall develop, coordinate, evaluate, and recommend to 
the Commission policies, programs, and practices that foster a diverse 
workforce and promote and ensure equal opportunity for all employees 
and applicants for employment. A principal function of the Office is to 
lead, advise, and assist the Commission, including all of its component 
Bureau/Office managers, supervisors, and staff, at all levels, on ways 
to promote inclusion and full participation of all employees in pursuit 
of the Commission's mission. In accordance with this function, the 
Office shall:
    (1) Conduct independent analyses of the Commission's policies and 
practices to ensure that those policies and practices foster diversity 
in the workplace and ensure equal opportunity and equal treatment for 
employees and applicants; and
    (2) Advise the Commission, Bureaus, and Offices of their 
responsibilities under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as 
amended; Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; Age 
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended; Executive Order 
11478; and all other statutes, Executive Orders, and regulatory 
provisions relating to workplace diversity, equal employment 
opportunity, nondiscrimination, and civil rights.
    (b) The Office has the following duties and responsibilities:
    (1) Through its Director, serves as the principal advisor to the 
Chairman and Commission officials on all aspects of workplace 
diversity, affirmative recruitment, equal employment 

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opportunity, non-discrimination, and civil rights;
    (2) Provides leadership and guidance to create a work environment 
that values and encourages diversity in the workplace;
    (3) Is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating 
programs and policies to foster a workplace whose diversity reflects 
the diverse makeup of the Nation, enhances the mission of the 
Commission, and demonstrates the value and effectiveness of a diverse 
workforce;
    (4) Is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating 
programs and policies that promote understanding among members of the 
Commission's workforce of their differences and the value of those 
differences and provide a channel for communication among diverse 
members of the workforce at all levels;
    (5) Develops, implements, and evaluates programs and policies to 
ensure that all members of the Commission's workforce and candidates 
for employment have equal access to opportunities for employment, 
career growth, training, and development and are protected from 
discrimination and harassment;
    (6) Develops and recommends Commission-wide workforce diversity 
goals and reports on achievements;
    (7) Is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating 
programs and policies to enable all Bureaus and Offices to manage a 
diverse workforce effectively and in compliance with all equal 
employment opportunity and civil rights requirements;
    (8) Works closely with the Associate Managing Director--Human 
Resources Management to ensure compliance with Federal and Commission 
recruitment and staffing requirements;
    (9) Manages the Commission's equal employment opportunity 
compliance program. Responsibilities in this area include processing 
complaints alleging discrimination, recommending to the Chairman final 
decisions on EEO complaints within the Commission, and providing 
counseling services to employees and applicants on EEO matters;
    (10) Develops and administers the Commission's program of 
accessibility and accommodation for disabled persons in accordance with 
applicable regulations;
    (11) Represents the Commission at meeting with other public and 
private groups and organizations on matters counseling workplace 
diversity and equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity 
issues;
    (12) Maintains liaison with and solicits views of organizations 
within and outside the Commission on matters relating to equal 
opportunity and workplace diversity.

    3. A new centered heading and a new Section 0.391 is added to 
Subpart B to read as follows:

Office of Workplace Diversity


Sec. 0.391  Authority delegated.

    The Director, Office of Workplace Diversity, or his/her designee, 
is hereby delegated authority to:
    (a) Manage the Commission's internal EEO compliance program 
pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the 
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Age Discrimination in 
Employment Act of 1967, as amended, the Equal Pay Act, and other 
applicable laws, rules, regulations, and Executive Orders, with 
authority that includes appointing EEO counselors, investigators, and 
mediators; investigating complaints of employment discrimination, and 
recommending to the Chairman final agency decisions on EEO complaints;
    (b) Mediate EEO complaints;
    (c) Develop the Commission's affirmative action goals and 
objectives;
    (d) Collect and analyze data on the Commission's affirmative action 
and EEO activities and accomplishments;
    (e) Prepare and release reports on EEO, affirmative action, 
workplace diversity, and related subjects;
    (f) Review personnel activities, including hiring, promotions, 
discipline, training, awards, and performance recognition for 
conformance with EEO and workplace diversity goals, objectives and 
requirements;
    (g) Conduct studies and collect data on workplace diversity issues 
and problems;
    (h) Assume representational role on behalf of the Commission at 
conferences, meetings, and negotiations on EEO and workplace diversity 
issues;
    (i) Develop programs and strategies designed to foster and 
encourage fairness, equality, and inclusion of all employees in the 
workforce.

[FR Doc. 96-1419 Filed 1-26-96; 8:45 am]
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