Overview
This plan identifies the federal laws governing nondiscriminatory practices applicable to Anderson County Water Authority (ACWA) and outlines Anderson County Water Authority’s responsibilities to prohibit the practice of discrimination under such federal laws. As a recipient or subrecipient of federal financial assistance, Anderson County Water Authority must carry out certain federal requirements to comply with civil rights laws. All procedures and requirements contained within this plan are effective as of the date of the plan’s enactment.
Nondiscrimination Notice
Anderson County Water Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency), disability, age, or sex in the administration of its programs or activities and does not intimidate or retaliate against any individual or group because they have exercised their rights to participate in or oppose actions protected/ prohibited by 40 C.F.R. Parts 5 and 7, or for the purpose of interfering with such rights.
Anderson County Water Authority’s nondiscrimination coordinator is responsible for coordination of compliance efforts and receipt of inquiries concerning nondiscrimination requirements implemented by 40 C.F.R. Parts 5 and 7 (Nondiscrimination in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Assistance from the Environmental Protection Agency), including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 13 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 (hereinafter referred to collectively as the federal nondiscrimination laws).
If you have questions about this notice or any of Anderson County Water Authority’s nondiscrimination programs, policies or procedures, you may contact our Title VI coordinator:
Kevin Bowling
(865) 457-3033
Nondiscrimination Complaint Procedures
As a subrecipient of federal funding, Anderson County Water Authority is required to comply with federal nondiscrimination laws.[1] Any person or group alleging discrimination by Anderson County Water Authority in access to services, programs, or activities; retaliation; or intimidation on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, or sex may file a complaint with Anderson County Water Authority. Anderson County Water Authority encourages reporting of all allegations of discrimination, retaliation, or intimidation and will promptly and thoroughly investigate such reports. Anderson County Water Authority is committed to the prompt and fair resolution of complaints which allege violations of federal nondiscrimination law, including claims of intimidation or retaliation, pursuant to the complaint procedures discussed below. Complaints can be filed by the individual alleging discrimination, retaliation, or intimidation or on behalf of another person or group.
How to File a Complaint of Discrimination, Retaliation, or Intimidation:
Complaints of discrimination, retaliation, or intimidation must be submitted in writing within 180 calendar days of the alleged offending act. Complaints should be submitted to the Anderson County Water Authority nondiscrimination coordinator identified in this document.
Complaints should include the following information:
- The name, address, and telephone number of the complaining party. If you are filing on behalf of another person, include your name, address, telephone number and your relation to that person (for example: friend, attorney, parent, etc.).
- Name of the agency, department, and/or employee(s) your complaint concerns.
- Description of the alleged discrimination, retaliation, or intimidation, including the location and date when the offending act(s) occurred. Please include as much background information as possible about the alleged offending acts, including the basis (race, color, national origin, disability, age, or sex).
- The names and contact information of any witnesses, if known, that the investigating agency may contact for additional information to support or clarify your complaint.
- The signature of the complainant or the person filing on their behalf.
Where to Send a Complaint:
All complaints should be submitted by mail or e-mail in writing and signed to:
Kevin Bowling
Title VI Coordinator
(865) 457-3033
PO Box 70
Clinton, TN 37717
