The National Airports Civil Rights Policy and Compliance staff assists and advises the National External Operations Program civil rights staff and internal stakeholders on airport civil rights matters. They provide oversight, technical assistance and guidance to customers and stakeholders external to the FAA on issues of discrimination and barriers under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race/color/national origin) – including Environmental Justice (EJ) and Limited English Proficiency (LEP), the Americans with Disabilities Act (disability), the Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) Program, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Age Discrimination Act (age). The National Airports Civil Rights Policy and Compliance staff also works in collaboration with FAA Office of the Chief Counsel, FAA Airports Organization, and USDOT Civil Rights staff to develop, revise and update federal civil rights regulations as they relate to airports receiving federal financial assistance.

The National Airports Civil Rights Policy and Compliance staff is dedicated to eliminating unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, and individuals with disabilities in federally operated and federally assisted transportation programs.

Contact Information

Mailing Address

• Main Phone: (202) 267-3258
• Office Fax: (202) 267-5565
• Hours of operations: From 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Policy

• Federal Regulations
  • CFR49 Part 23 – Participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise in Airport Concessions
  • CFR49 Part 26 – Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation Financial Assistance Programs
  • CFR49 Part 27 – Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance (U.S. Airports)
• Statutes
• Guidance
  • ARP Guidance for Updated Information for Airport Sponsors Considering COVID-19 (PDF)
  • Best Practices: Addressing the Needs of Persons with Disabilities and Individuals with Limited English Proficiency in Airport Emergency Evacuation Plans (PDF)
  • Best Practices: Addressing the Needs of Persons with Disabilities and Individuals with Limited English Proficiency in Airport Emergency Evacuation Plans (PDF)
  • Joint Venture Guidance (PDF)
  • Principles for Evaluating Long-term, Exclusive Agreements in the ACDBE Program (PDF)
• FAA Orders
  • Department of Transportation (DOT) Order 1050.2A – DOT Standard Title VI Assurances and Non-Discrimination Provisions (PDF)
  • Non-Discrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs at FAA (PDF)
  • FAA Order 1400.9A – Standards and Procedures Essential for Ensuring Access to Airport Facilities by Persons with Disabilities (PDF)
• Advisory Circulars
  • AC 150-5360-14A – Access to Airports by Individuals with
    Disabilities (PDF)

Compliance

• Airport Unlawful Discrimination Poster (PDF)
• Questions and Answers

Helpful Links

• Aviation Consumer Protection and Enforcement (C-75)
• Department of Justice Civil Rights Division