3046-AA94 201210 The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 3046 Equal Employment Opportunity Commission EEOC Revisions to the Federal Sector's Affirmative Employment Obligations of Individuals with Disabilities Under Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as Amended Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended (Section 501), prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in the Federal Government. The EEOC's regulations implementing section 501, as set forth in 29 CFR part 1614, require Federal agencies and departments to be "model employers" of individuals with disabilities."1 This proposed rule would revise the Federal Government's affirmative employment obligations in 29 CFR part 1614, to include a more detailed explanation of how Federal agencies and departments should "give full consideration to the hiring, placement and advancement of qualified individuals with disabilities."2 The revisions would be informed by the discussion in Management Directive 715 of the tools Federal agencies should use to establish goals for the employment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. The revisions may also include goals consistent with Executive Order 13548 to increase the employment of individuals with disabilities, with a particular focus on the employment of individuals with targeted disabilities. __________________ 1 29 CFR 1614.203(a). 2 Id. Other Significant First Time Published in The Unified Agenda Proposed Rule Stage No No 29 CFR 1614.203(a) 29 USC 791(b) Yes Pursuant to section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Commission is authorized to issue such regulations as it deems necessary to carry out its responsibilities under this Act. Executive Order 13548 called for increased efforts by Federal agencies and departments to recruit, hire, retain, and return individuals with disabilities to the Federal workforce. The EEOC will consider all alternatives offered by public commenters. Any costs that might result would only be borne by the Federal Government. The revisions would contribute to increased employment of individuals with disabilities. The proposed changes do not affect risks to public health, safety, or the environment. NPRM 10/00/2013 No No Federal No No No 3046-AA73 Related to Christopher Kuczynski 3046 Equal Employment Opportunity Commission EEOC 202 663-4665 202 663-7026 202 663-4679 christopher.kuczynski@eeoc.gov 131 M Street NE., Washington DC 20507