OFCCP Issues NPRM for Section 503 - Changes to include Affirmative Action Goals for People with Disabilities

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is proposing to revise the regulations implementing the non-discrimination and affirmative action regulations of section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

The proposed regulations would:
- Strengthen the affirmative action provisions, detailing specific actions a contractor must take to satisfy its obligations.
- Increase the contractor's data collection obligations
- Establish a utilization goal for individuals with disabilities to assist in measuring the effectiveness of the contractor's affirmative action efforts
- Revise the non-discrimination provisions to implement changes necessitated by the passage of the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008

DATES: To be assured of consideration, comments must be received on or
before February 7, 2012.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by RIN number 1250-AA02, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.