Civil Rights Impact Analysis | Civil Rights Division | NRCS
Civil Rights Impact Analysis (CRIA) examine the Civil Rights implications of proposed agency actions related to management, program development and delivery, and decision-making. Performance of this analysis is directed by Departmental Regulation (DR) 4300-4, which requires agencies to identify, evaluate, and address the Civil Rights implications of policy actions before the actions are approved and implemented.
Objectives:
The objectives of the CRIA procedure are to:
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Ensure compliance with Civil Rights statutes, Federal regulations, and USDA policy on discrimination.
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Prevent disparate treatment and minimize adverse Civil Rights impact caused by, and that have the purpose or effect of discriminating against protected group members.
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Ensure fair and equitable service to USDA/NRCS employees and beneficiaries of Federally assisted and Federally conducted programs and activities.
