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In July 2012, the Commission published a final rule containing 15 discrete changes to various parts of the Federal sector EEO complaint process, and indicated that the rule was the Commission's initial step in a broader review of the Federal sector EEO process. On February 6, 2015, the Commission issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) (80 FR 6669), that sought public input on additional issues associated with the Federal sector EEO process.

Statement of Need:

Any proposals contained in an NPRM would be aimed at making the process more fair and efficient, including, but not limited to, the counseling process.

Summary of the Legal Basis:

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 authorizes EEOC "to issue such rules, regulations, orders, and instructions as it deems necessary and appropriate to carry out its responsibilities under ... section [717]." 42 U.S.C. 2000e-16(b).

Alternatives:

The EEOC will consider all alternatives offered by public commenters.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits:

Based on the information currently available, we anticipate that most of the changes will have no cost and will benefit users of the process by correcting or clarifying the requirements. Any cost that might result would only be borne by the Federal Government.

Risks:

Any proposed revisions would not affect risks to the public health, safety, or the environment