82 FR 41258 - Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity

FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 167 (August 30, 2017)

Page Range		41258-41259
FR Document		2017-18416
The Farm Credit Administration (FCA) Board recently updated its Policy Statement on Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity.
Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 167 (Wednesday, August 30, 2017)
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 167 (Wednesday, August 30, 2017)]
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[FR Doc No: 2017-18416]


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FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION

[NV-17-24]


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: August 24, 2017.

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. The policy has no changes 
other than a citation clarification.
    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

FCA-PS-62

    Effective Date: August 24, 2017.
    Effect on Previous Action: Replaces FCA-PS-62 [NV16-14] dated 
August 12, 2016 (81 FR 53482, 8/12/16).
    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.); Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 
as amended (29 U.S.C. 791); 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, 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

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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. FCA begins 
prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations within 10 days of 
receiving notice of harassment allegations.

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 24th day of August 2017.

    By Order Of The Board.
Dale L. Aultman,
Secretary, Farm Credit Administration Board.
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must be received on or before November (29 U.S.C. 791); Equal Pay Act of 1974 accordance with laws and regulations,
12, 2017. (29 U.S.C. 206(d)); Civil Service Reform to maintain a workplace that is free from
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2605. Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. 3112); Notification discrimination and that values all
and Federal Employee employees. FCA, under the appropriate
Dated: August 24, 2017. Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act laws and regulations, will:
Wendy Cleland-Hamnett, of 2002 (No FEAR Act) (5 U.S.C. 2301); • Ensure equal employment
Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Genetic Information Nondiscrimination opportunity based on merit and
Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. Act of 2008 (42 U.S.C. 2000ff et seq.); qualification, without discrimination
[FR Doc. 2017–18420 Filed 8–29–17; 8:45 am] section 5.9 of the Farm Credit Act of because of race, color, religion, sex
BILLING CODE 6560–50–P 1971, as amended (12 U.S.C. 2243); (including sexual orientation), age (40 or
Executive Order 11478 (Equal older), national origin, disability, status
Employment Opportunity in the Federal as a parent, genetic information, or
FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION Government), as amended by Executive filing of a complaint, participation in
Orders 13087 and 13152 to include discrimination or harassment complaint
[NV–17–24]
prohibitions on discrimination based on proceedings, or other opposition to
Equal Employment Opportunity and sexual orientation and status as a discrimination;
Diversity parent; Executive Order 13166 • Provide for the prompt and fair
(Improving Access to Services for consideration of complaints of
AGENCY: Farm Credit Administration. Persons with Limited English discrimination;
ACTION: Policy statement. Proficiency); 29 CFR part 1614; Equal • Make reasonable accommodations
Employment Opportunity Commission for qualified applicants for employment
SUMMARY: The Farm Credit Management Directives. and employees with physical or mental
Administration (FCA) Board recently The Farm Credit Administration disabilities under law;
updated its Policy Statement on Equal Board hereby adopts the following • Make reasonable accommodations
Employment Opportunity and Diversity. policy statement: based on applicants’ and employees’
DATES: August 24, 2017. religious beliefs or practices, consistent
Purpose
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: with Title VII;
Thais Burlew, Director of Equal The Farm Credit Administration (FCA • Provide an environment free from
Employment Opportunity and or Agency) Board reaffirms its harassment to all employees;
Inclusion, Farm Credit Administration, commitment to Equal Employment • Create and maintain an
1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean Opportunity (EEO) and Diversity organizational culture that recognizes,
Virginia 22102–5090, (703) 883–4290, (EEOD) and its belief that all FCA values, and supports employee and
TTY (703) 883–4352. employees should be treated with public diversity and inclusion;
dignity and respect. The Board also • Develop objectives within the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: While not
provides guidance to Agency Agency’s operation and strategic
required by law, the Equal Employment planning process to meet the goals of
management and staff for deciding and
Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has EEOD and this policy;
taking action in these critical areas.
determined that reissuance of an • Implement affirmative programs to
agency’s EEO policy statement each Importance carry out this policy within the Agency;
fiscal year is a symbol of the agency Unquestionably, the employees who and
leadership’s commitment to EEO and comprise the FCA are its most important • To the extent practicable, seek to
Diversity principles. The FCA resource. The Board fully recognizes encourage the Farm Credit System to
conducted its annual review of Policy that the Agency draws its strength from continue its efforts to promote and
Statement FCA–PS–62 on Equal the dedication, experience, and increase diversity.
Employment Opportunity (EEO) and diversity of its employees. The Board is
Diversity. The policy has no changes Diversity and Inclusion
firmly committed to taking whatever
other than a citation clarification. steps are needed to protect the rights of The FCA intends to be a model
The text of the updated Policy its staff and to carrying out programs employer. That is, as far as possible,
Statement is set forth below in its that foster the development of each FCA will build and maintain a
entirety. All FCA Board policy employee’s potential. We believe an workforce that reflects the rich diversity
statements may be viewed on FCA’s investment in efforts that strongly of individual differences evident
Web site. From www.fca.gov, select promote EEOD will prevent the conflict throughout this Nation. The Board
‘‘Laws & Regulations,’’ then select ‘‘FCA and the high costs of correction for views individual differences as
Handbook,’’ then select ‘‘FCA Board taking no, or inadequate, action in these complementary and believes these
Policy Statements.’’ areas. differences enrich our organization.
Equal Employment Opportunity and The Farm Credit Administration When individual differences are
Diversity (FCA) Board adopts the following policy respected, recognized, and valued,
statement: diversity becomes a powerful force that
FCA–PS–62 It is the policy of the FCA to prohibit can contribute to achieving superior
Effective Date: August 24, 2017. discrimination in Agency policies, results. Therefore, we will create,
Effect on Previous Action: Replaces program practices, and operations. maintain, and continuously improve on
FCA–PS–62 [NV16–14] dated August Employees, applicants for employment, an organizational culture that fully
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12, 2016 (81 FR 53482, 8/12/16). and members of the public who seek to recognizes, values, and supports
Source of Authority: Title VII of the take part in FCA programs, activities, employee diversity. The Board is
Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 and services will be treated fairly. The committed to promoting and supporting
U.S.C. 2000e et seq.); Age FCA Board Chairman and Chief an inclusive environment that provides
Discrimination in Employment Act (29 Executive Officer (CEO) is ultimately to all employees, individually and
U.S.C. 621 et seq.); Section 501 of the responsible for ensuring that FCA meets collectively, the chance to work to their
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended all EEOD requirements and initiatives in full potential in the pursuit of the

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Agency’s mission. We will provide By Order Of The Board. Notice and request for public
ACTION:
everyone the opportunity to develop to Dale L. Aultman, comment.
his or her fullest potential. When a Secretary, Farm Credit Administration Board.
barrier to someone achieving this goal SUMMARY: The Board of Governors of the
[FR Doc. 2017–18416 Filed 8–29–17; 8:45 am]
exists, we will strive to remove this Federal Reserve System (Board) is
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barrier. considering the production and
publication of three rates by the Federal
Affirmative Employment Reserve Bank of New York (FRBNY),
FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION based on data for overnight repurchase
The Board reaffirms its commitment
Notice of Agreements Filed agreement transactions on Treasury
to ensuring FCA conducts all of its
securities. The Board is inviting public
employment practices in a The Commission hereby gives notice comment to assist the Federal Reserve
nondiscriminatory manner. The Board of the filing of the following agreements in considering and developing this
expects full cooperation and support under the Shipping Act of 1984. proposal.
from everyone associated with Interested parties may submit comments
recruitment, selection, development, DATES: Comments must be received by
on the agreement to the Secretary,
and promotion to ensure such actions October 30, 2017.
Federal Maritime Commission,
are free of discrimination. All Washington, DC 20573, within twelve ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
employees will be evaluated on their days of the date this notice appears in identified by Docket No. OP—1573, by
EEOD achievements as part of their the Federal Register. A copy of the any of the following methods:
overall job performance. Though staff agreement is available through the • Agency Web site: http://
commitment is important, the role of Commission’s Web site (www.fmc.gov) www.federalreserve.gov. Follow the
supervisors is paramount to success. or by contacting the Office of instructions for submitting comments at
Agency supervisors must be coaches Agreements at (202)–523–5793 or http://www.federalreserve.gov/
and are responsible for helping all tradeanalysis@fmc.gov. generalinfo/foia/ProposedRegs.cfm.
employees develop their talents and Agreement No.: 011550–015. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://
give their best efforts in contributing to Title: ABC Discussion Agreement. www.regulations.gov. Follow the
the mission of the FCA. Parties: Hamburg-Süd, King Ocean instructions for submitting comments.
Services Limited, Seaboard Marine, • Email: regs.comments@
Workplace Harassment federalreserve.gov. Include the docket
Ltd.; and Crowley Caribbean Services,
It is the policy of the FCA to provide LLC. number in the subject line of the
a work environment free from unlawful Filing Party: Wayne R. Rohde, Esq.; message.
discrimination in any form, and to Cozen O’Connor; 1200 19th Street NW., • Fax: (202) 452–3819 or (202) 452–
protect all employees from any form of Washington, DC 20036. 3102.
harassment, either physical or verbal. Synopsis: The amendment adds a new • Mail: Address to Ann E. Misback,
The FCA will not tolerate harassment in Article 13 suspending authority with Secretary, Board of Governors of the
the workplace for any reason. The FCA respect to Curacao, deletes Seafreight Federal Reserve System, 20th Street and
also will not tolerate retaliation against Line as a party, and corrects the Constitution Avenue NW., Washington,
any employee for reporting harassment Agreement’s table of contents. DC 20551.
or for aiding in any inquiry about Agreement No.: 012489. All public comments will be made
reporting harassment. FCA begins Title: CMA CGM/Marinex Cargo Line available on the Board’s Web site at
prompt, thorough, and impartial U.S. Virgin Islands—Saint Maarten http://www.federalreserve.gov/
investigations within 10 days of Service Space Charter Agreement. generalinfo/foia/ProposedRegs.cfm as
receiving notice of harassment Parties: CMA CGM S.A. and Marinex submitted, unless modified for technical
allegations. Cargo Line Inc. reasons. Accordingly, comments will
Filing Party: Draughn Arbona; CMA not be edited to remove any identifying
Disabled Veterans Affirmative Action CGM (America) LLC; 5701 Lake Wright or contact information. Public
Program (DVAAP) Drive; Norfolk, VA 23502. comments may also be viewed
Synopsis: The Agreement authorizes electronically or in paper in Room 3515,
A disabled veteran is defined as Marinex Cargo Line to charter space to 1801 K Street NW. (between 18th and
someone who is entitled to CMA CGM in the trade between the U.S. 19th Streets NW.), Washington, DC
compensation under the laws Virgin Islands and Saint Maarten. 20006 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
administered by the Veterans on weekdays.
By Order of the Federal Maritime
Administration or someone who was Commission. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
discharged or released from active duty
Dated: August 25, 2017. David Bowman, Associate Director,
because of a service-connected
disability.
Rachel E. Dickon, (202–452–2334), Division of
Assistant Secretary. International Finance; or Christopher W.
The FCA is committed to increasing [FR Doc. 2017–18413 Filed 8–29–17; 8:45 am] Clubb, Special Counsel (202–452–3904),
the representation of disabled veterans Evan Winerman, Counsel (202–872–
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within its organization. Our Nation 7578), Legal Division; for users of
owes a debt to those veterans who Telecommunications Device for the Deaf
served their country, especially those (TDD) only, contact (202–263–4869).
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who were disabled because of service. FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
To honor these disabled veterans, the [Docket Number OP–1573]
FCA shall place emphasis on making I. Background
vacancies known to and providing Request for Information Relating to
FRBNY, in cooperation with the U.S.
opportunities for employing disabled Production of Rates
Office of Financial Research (OFR), is
veterans. AGENCY: Board of Governors of the considering publishing three rates based
Dated this 24th day of August 2017. Federal Reserve System. on overnight repurchase agreement

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Section		Notices
Action		Policy statement.
Dates		August 24, 2017.
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.
FR Citation		82 FR 41258