80_FR_51971 80 FR 51806 - Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity

80 FR 51806 - Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity

FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 165 (August 26, 2015)

Page Range51806-51807
FR Document2015-21175

The Farm Credit Administration (FCA) Board recently updated its Policy Statement on Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 165 (Wednesday, August 26, 2015) 
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 165 (Wednesday, August 26, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51806-51807]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-21175]


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FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION

[NV-15-10 (8-18-2015)]


Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity

AGENCY: Farm Credit Administration.

ACTION: Policy statement.

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SUMMARY: The Farm Credit Administration (FCA) Board recently updated 
its Policy Statement on Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity.

DATES: Effective date: August 18, 2015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thais Burlew, Director of Equal 
Employment Opportunity and Inclusion, Farm Credit Administration, 1501 
Farm Credit Drive, McLean Virginia 22102-5090, (703) 883-4290, TTY 
(703) 883-4352.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: While not required by law, the Equal 
Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has determined that reissuance 
of an agency's EEO policy statement each fiscal year is a symbol of the 
agency leadership's commitment to EEO and Diversity principles. The FCA 
conducted its annual review of Policy Statement FCA-PS-62 on Equal 
Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Diversity and made several minor 
changes. First, due to the change in FCA leadership, the term ``Chair'' 
has been replaced with ``Chairman.'' Second, a parenthetical has been 
added to one of the bases of discrimination to read, ``sex (including 
sexual orientation),'' to clarify EEOC's jurisdiction after the recent 
issuance of Baldwin v. Dep't of Transportation, EEOC Appeal No. 
1020133080 (July 16, 2015). Finally, several stylistic, nonsubstantive 
changes were made.
    The text of the updated Policy Statement is set forth below in its 
entirety. All FCA Board policy statements may be viewed on FCA's Web 
site. From www.fca.gov, select ``Laws & Regulations,'' then select 
``FCA Handbook,'' then select ``FCA Board Policy Statements.''

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY

NV-15-10

FCA-PS-62

    EFFECTIVE DATE: August 18, 2015.
    EFFECT ON PREVIOUS ACTION: Replaces FCA-PS-62 [NV 14-15] dated 
August 26, 2014 (79 FR 50908, 8/26/14).
    SOURCE OF AUTHORITY: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as 
amended (42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.); Age Discrimination in Employment Act 
(29 U.S.C. 621 et seq.); Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 
U.S.C. 721 et seq.); Equal Pay Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 206(d)); Civil 
Service Reform Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. 3112); Notification and Federal 
Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR Act) 
(5 U.S.C. 2301); Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (42 
U.S.C. 2000ff et seq.); section 5.9 of the Farm Credit Act of 1971, as 
amended (12 U.S.C. 2243); Executive Order 11478 (Equal Employment 
Opportunity in the Federal Government), as amended by Executive Orders 
13087 and 13152 to include prohibitions on discrimination based on 
sexual orientation and status as a parent; Executive Order 13166 
(Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English 
Proficiency); 29 CFR part 1614; Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 
Management Directives.
    THE FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION BOARD HEREBY ADOPTS THE FOLLOWING 
POLICY STATEMENT:

PURPOSE

    The Farm Credit Administration (FCA or Agency) Board reaffirms its 
commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Diversity (EEOD) 
and its belief that all FCA employees should be treated with dignity 
and respect. The Board also provides guidance to Agency management and 
staff for deciding and taking action in these critical areas.

IMPORTANCE

    Unquestionably, the employees who comprise the FCA are its most 
important resource. The Board fully recognizes that the Agency draws 
its strength from the dedication, experience, and diversity of its 
employees. The Board is firmly committed to taking whatever steps are 
needed to protect the rights of its staff and to carrying out programs 
that foster the development of each employee's potential. We believe an 
investment in efforts that strongly promote EEOD will prevent the 
conflict and the high costs of correction for taking no, or inadequate, 
action in these areas.
    THE FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION (FCA) BOARD ADOPTS THE FOLLOWING 
POLICY STATEMENT:
    It is the policy of the FCA to prohibit discrimination in Agency 
policies, program practices, and operations. Employees, applicants for 
employment, and members of the public who seek to take part in FCA 
programs, activities, and services will be treated fairly. The FCA 
Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is ultimately 
responsible for ensuring that FCA meets all EEOD requirements and 
initiatives in accordance with laws and regulations, to maintain a 
workplace that is free from discrimination and that values all 
employees. FCA, under the appropriate laws and regulations, will:
     Ensure equal employment opportunity based on merit and 
qualification, without discrimination because of race, color, religion, 
sex (including sexual orientation), age (40 or older), national origin, 
disability, status as a parent, genetic information, or filing of a 
complaint, participation in discrimination or harassment complaint 
proceedings, or other opposition to discrimination;
     Provide for the prompt and fair consideration of 
complaints of discrimination;
     Make reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants 
for employment and employees with physical or mental disabilities under 
law;
     Make reasonable accommodations based on applicants' and 
employees' religious beliefs or practices, consistent with Title VII;
     Provide an environment free from harassment to all 
employees;
     Create and maintain an organizational culture that 
recognizes,

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values, and supports employee and public diversity and inclusion;
     Develop objectives within the Agency's operation and 
strategic planning process to meet the goals of EEOD and this policy;
     Implement affirmative programs to carry out this policy 
within the Agency; and
     To the extent practicable, seek to encourage the Farm 
Credit System to continue its efforts to promote and increase 
diversity.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

    The FCA intends to be a model employer. That is, as far as 
possible, FCA will build and maintain a workforce that reflects the 
rich diversity of individual differences evident throughout this 
Nation. The Board views individual differences as complementary and 
believes these differences enrich our organization. When individual 
differences are respected, recognized, and valued, diversity becomes a 
powerful force that can contribute to achieving superior results. 
Therefore, we will create, maintain, and continuously improve on an 
organizational culture that fully recognizes, values, and supports 
employee diversity. The Board is committed to promoting and supporting 
an inclusive environment that provides to all employees, individually 
and collectively, the chance to work to their full potential in the 
pursuit of the Agency's mission. We will provide everyone the 
opportunity to develop to his or her fullest potential. When a barrier 
to someone achieving this goal exists, we will strive to remove this 
barrier.

AFFIRMATIVE EMPLOYMENT

    The Board reaffirms its commitment to ensuring FCA conducts all of 
its employment practices in a nondiscriminatory manner. The Board 
expects full cooperation and support from everyone associated with 
recruitment, selection, development, and promotion to ensure such 
actions are free of discrimination. All employees will be evaluated on 
their EEOD achievements as part of their overall job performance. 
Though staff commitment is important, the role of supervisors is 
paramount to success. Agency supervisors must be coaches and are 
responsible for helping all employees develop their talents and give 
their best efforts in contributing to the mission of the FCA.

WORKPLACE HARASSMENT

    It is the policy of the FCA to provide a work environment free from 
unlawful discrimination in any form, and to protect all employees from 
any form of harassment, either physical or verbal. The FCA will not 
tolerate harassment in the workplace for any reason. The FCA also will 
not tolerate retaliation against any employee for reporting harassment 
or for aiding in any inquiry about reporting harassment.

DISABLED VETERANS AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM (DVAAP)

    A disabled veteran is defined as someone who is entitled to 
compensation under the laws administered by the Veterans Administration 
or someone who was discharged or released from active duty because of a 
service-connected disability.
    The FCA is committed to increasing the representation of disabled 
veterans within its organization. Our Nation owes a debt to those 
veterans who served their country, especially those who were disabled 
because of service. To honor these disabled veterans, the FCA shall 
place emphasis on making vacancies known to and providing opportunities 
for employing disabled veterans.

    Dated this 18th day of August, 2015.

    By Order of the Board.
Dale L. Aultman,
Secretary, Farm Credit Administration Board.
[FR Doc. 2015-21175 Filed 8-25-15; 8:45 am]
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51806 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 165 / Wednesday, August 26, 2015 / Notices Total estimated burden: 14,683,598 leadership, the term ‘‘Chair’’ has been dignity and respect. The Board also hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 replaced with ‘‘Chairman.’’ Second, a provides guidance to Agency CFR 1320.03(b). parenthetical has been added to one of management and staff for deciding and TTotal estimated cost: $652,507,000 the bases of discrimination to read, ‘‘sex taking action in these critical areas. (per year), includes $21,982,000 (including sexual orientation),’’ to IMPORTANCE annualized capital and $88,035,000 clarify EEOC’s jurisdiction after the operation & maintenance costs. recent issuance of Baldwin v. Dep’t of Unquestionably, the employees who Changes in the Estimates: There is an Transportation, EEOC Appeal No. comprise the FCA are its most important increase of 913,658 hours in the total 1020133080 (July 16, 2015). Finally, resource. The Board fully recognizes estimated respondent burden compared several stylistic, nonsubstantive changes that the Agency draws its strength from with the ICR currently approved by were made. the dedication, experience, and OMB. This increase is a result of The text of the updated Policy diversity of its employees. The Board is inclusion of the RTCR burden (839,526 Statement is set forth below in its firmly committed to taking whatever hours) and expanded implementation entirety. All FCA Board policy steps are needed to protect the rights of requirements for the GWR and statements may be viewed on FCA’s its staff and to carrying out programs LT2ESWTR; updating relevant baseline Web site. From www.fca.gov, select that foster the development of each information for each rule with the most ‘‘Laws & Regulations,’’ then select ‘‘FCA employee’s potential. We believe an current and accurate information Handbook,’’ then select ‘‘FCA Board investment in efforts that strongly available (e.g., Public Water System Policy Statements.’’ promote EEOD will prevent the conflict inventories); and, updating burden to and the high costs of correction for EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY incorporate the results of consultation taking no, or inadequate, action in these AND DIVERSITY with stakeholders. Where appropriate areas. and available, estimated violation, NV–15–10 THE FARM CREDIT waiver and other associated rates have FCA–PS–62 ADMINISTRATION (FCA) BOARD also been updated to reflect current ADOPTS THE FOLLOWING POLICY information on rule compliance. EFFECTIVE DATE: August 18, 2015. STATEMENT: EFFECT ON PREVIOUS ACTION: It is the policy of the FCA to prohibit Courtney Kerwin, Replaces FCA–PS–62 [NV 14–15] dated discrimination in Agency policies, Acting Director, Collection Strategies August 26, 2014 (79 FR 50908, 8/26/14). SOURCE OF AUTHORITY: Title VII program practices, and operations. Division. of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as Employees, applicants for employment, [FR Doc. 2015–21135 Filed 8–25–15; 8:45 am] amended (42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.); Age and members of the public who seek to BILLING CODE 6560–50–P Discrimination in Employment Act (29 take part in FCA programs, activities, U.S.C. 621 et seq.); Rehabilitation Act of and services will be treated fairly. The 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 721 et FCA Board Chairman and Chief FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION Executive Officer (CEO) is ultimately seq.); Equal Pay Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. [NV–15–10 (8–18–2015)] 206(d)); Civil Service Reform Act of responsible for ensuring that FCA meets 1978 (5 U.S.C. 3112); Notification and all EEOD requirements and initiatives in Equal Employment Opportunity and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination accordance with laws and regulations, Diversity and Retaliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR to maintain a workplace that is free from Act) (5 U.S.C. 2301); Genetic discrimination and that values all AGENCY: Farm Credit Administration. employees. FCA, under the appropriate Information Nondiscrimination Act of ACTION: Policy statement. laws and regulations, will: 2008 (42 U.S.C. 2000ff et seq.); section 5.9 of the Farm Credit Act of 1971, as • Ensure equal employment SUMMARY: The Farm Credit opportunity based on merit and Administration (FCA) Board recently amended (12 U.S.C. 2243); Executive Order 11478 (Equal Employment qualification, without discrimination updated its Policy Statement on Equal because of race, color, religion, sex Employment Opportunity and Diversity. Opportunity in the Federal Government), as amended by Executive (including sexual orientation), age (40 or DATES: Effective date: August 18, 2015. older), national origin, disability, status Orders 13087 and 13152 to include FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: as a parent, genetic information, or prohibitions on discrimination based on Thais Burlew, Director of Equal sexual orientation and status as a filing of a complaint, participation in Employment Opportunity and parent; Executive Order 13166 discrimination or harassment complaint Inclusion, Farm Credit Administration, (Improving Access to Services for proceedings, or other opposition to 1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean Persons with Limited English discrimination; Virginia 22102–5090, (703) 883–4290, Proficiency); 29 CFR part 1614; Equal • Provide for the prompt and fair TTY (703) 883–4352. Employment Opportunity Commission consideration of complaints of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: While not Management Directives. discrimination; required by law, the Equal Employment THE FARM CREDIT • Make reasonable accommodations Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has ADMINISTRATION BOARD HEREBY for qualified applicants for employment determined that reissuance of an ADOPTS THE FOLLOWING POLICY and employees with physical or mental agency’s EEO policy statement each STATEMENT: disabilities under law; fiscal year is a symbol of the agency • Make reasonable accommodations rmajette on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES leadership’s commitment to EEO and PURPOSE based on applicants’ and employees’ Diversity principles. The FCA The Farm Credit Administration (FCA religious beliefs or practices, consistent conducted its annual review of Policy or Agency) Board reaffirms its with Title VII; Statement FCA–PS–62 on Equal commitment to Equal Employment • Provide an environment free from Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Opportunity (EEO) and Diversity harassment to all employees; Diversity and made several minor (EEOD) and its belief that all FCA • Create and maintain an changes. First, due to the change in FCA employees should be treated with organizational culture that recognizes, VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:29 Aug 25, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\26AUN1.SGM 26AUN1

Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 165 / Wednesday, August 26, 2015 / Notices 51807 values, and supports employee and discrimination in any form, and to Synopsis: The amendment deletes public diversity and inclusion; protect all employees from any form of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company • Develop objectives within the harassment, either physical or verbal. as a party to the Agreement. Agency’s operation and strategic The FCA will not tolerate harassment in Agreement No.: 011426–059. planning process to meet the goals of the workplace for any reason. The FCA Title: West Coast of South America EEOD and this policy; also will not tolerate retaliation against Discussion Agreement. • Implement affirmative programs to any employee for reporting harassment Parties: CMA CGM S.A.; Hamburg- carry out this policy within the Agency; or for aiding in any inquiry about Süd; Hapag-Lloyd AG; King Ocean and reporting harassment. Services Limited, Inc.; MSC • To the extent practicable, seek to Mediterranean Shipping Company, SA; encourage the Farm Credit System to DISABLED VETERANS AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM (DVAAP) Seaboard Marine Ltd.; and Trinity continue its efforts to promote and Shipping Line. increase diversity. A disabled veteran is defined as Filing Party: Wayne R. Rohde, Esq.; DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION someone who is entitled to Cozen O’Conner; 1627 I Street NW., compensation under the laws Suite 1100; Washington, DC 20006– The FCA intends to be a model administered by the Veterans employer. That is, as far as possible, 4007. Administration or someone who was Synopsis: The amendment deletes FCA will build and maintain a discharged or released from active duty workforce that reflects the rich diversity Frontier Liner Services, Inc. as a party because of a service-connected to the agreement. of individual differences evident disability. throughout this Nation. The Board The FCA is committed to increasing By Order of the Federal Maritime views individual differences as Commission. the representation of disabled veterans complementary and believes these within its organization. Our Nation Dated: August 21, 2015. differences enrich our organization. owes a debt to those veterans who Rachel E. Dickon, When individual differences are served their country, especially those Assistant Secretary. respected, recognized, and valued, who were disabled because of service. [FR Doc. 2015–21134 Filed 8–25–15; 8:45 am] diversity becomes a powerful force that To honor these disabled veterans, the BILLING CODE 6731–AA–P can contribute to achieving superior FCA shall place emphasis on making results. Therefore, we will create, vacancies known to and providing maintain, and continuously improve on opportunities for employing disabled FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION an organizational culture that fully veterans. recognizes, values, and supports [File No. 151 0030] employee diversity. The Board is Dated this 18th day of August, 2015. committed to promoting and supporting By Order of the Board. Par Pharmaceutical, Inc. and an inclusive environment that provides Dale L. Aultman, Concordia Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; to all employees, individually and Secretary, Farm Credit Administration Board. Analysis of Proposed Consent Orders collectively, the chance to work to their [FR Doc. 2015–21175 Filed 8–25–15; 8:45 am] to Aid Public Comment full potential in the pursuit of the BILLING CODE 6705–01–P AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. Agency’s mission. We will provide ACTION: Proposed consent agreements. everyone the opportunity to develop to his or her fullest potential. When a SUMMARY: The consent agreements in barrier to someone achieving this goal FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION this matter settle alleged violations of exists, we will strive to remove this federal law prohibiting unfair methods barrier. Notice of Agreements Filed of competition. The attached Analysis to AFFIRMATIVE EMPLOYMENT The Commission hereby gives notice Aid Public Comment describes both the of the filing of the following agreements allegations in the draft complaint and The Board reaffirms its commitment the terms of the two consent orders— to ensuring FCA conducts all of its under the Shipping Act of 1984. Interested parties may submit comments embodied in the consent agreements— employment practices in a that would settle these allegations. nondiscriminatory manner. The Board on the agreements to the Secretary, expects full cooperation and support Federal Maritime Commission, DATES: Comments must be received on from everyone associated with Washington, DC 20573, within twelve or before September 17, 2015. recruitment, selection, development, days of the date this notice appears in ADDRESSES: Interested parties may file a and promotion to ensure such actions the Federal Register. Copies of the comment at https:// are free of discrimination. All agreements are available through the ftcpublic.commentworks.com/ftc/ employees will be evaluated on their Commission’s Web site (www.fmc.gov) concordiaparconsent online or on EEOD achievements as part of their or by contacting the Office of paper, by following the instructions in overall job performance. Though staff Agreements at (202) 523–5793 or the Request for Comment part of the commitment is important, the role of tradeanalysis@fmc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section supervisors is paramount to success. Agreement No.: 011383–046. below. Write ‘‘Concordia Agency supervisors must be coaches Title: Venezuelan Discussion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., et al—Consent and are responsible for helping all Agreement. Agreements; File No. 151–0030’’ on rmajette on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES employees develop their talents and Parties: Hamburg-Süd; King Ocean your comment and file your comment give their best efforts in contributing to Services Limited, Inc.; Seaboard Marine online at https:// the mission of the FCA. Ltd.; and Seafreight Line. ftcpublic.commentworks.com/ftc/ Filing Party: Wayne R. Rohde, Esq.; concordiaparconsent by following the WORKPLACE HARASSMENT Cozen O’Conner; 1627 I Street NW., instructions on the web-based form. If It is the policy of the FCA to provide Suite 1100; Washington, DC 20006– you prefer to file your comment on a work environment free from unlawful 4007. paper, write ‘‘Concordia VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:29 Aug 25, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\26AUN1.SGM 26AUN1


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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionPolicy statement.
ContactThais Burlew, Director of Equal Employment Opportunity and Inclusion, Farm Credit Administration, 1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean Virginia 22102-5090, (703) 883-4290, TTY (703) 883-4352.
FR Citation80 FR 51806 
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