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Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 107 / Monday, June 7, 2021 / Rules and Regulations 9 Complaint procedure. 306.9
replaces the current 45 CFR 1225.9. It is a step-by-step explanation of the process to be followed when an individual files a formal complaint of discrimination, which involves an investigation and a final agency decision. The new section specifies standards for acceptance and dismissal, timetables to be followed, responsibilities of specific agency officers, and notifications that need to be provided to the individual and to relevant staff. It also outlines the timeframe and process for appealing a proposed final agency decision to the Director of the Peace Corps.
10 Corrective action. 306.10 is a restatement of 45 CFR 1225.10 with no changes other than removing a provision about attorneys fees. Sections 1225.11 through 1225.21 were stricken in their entirety.
45 CFR Part 1225
The edits are technical in nature. For example, they remove any references to the Peace Corps, the Director of Peace Corps, or the Peace Corps Act throughout the section, and replace references to ACTION with Corporation for Community and National Service CNCS and AmeriCorps and SeniorCorps.
Regulatory Certifications
This regulatory action will not have a significant adverse impact on a substantial number of small entities.
Unfunded Mandates Act of 1995 Sec.
202, Pub. L. 1044
This regulatory action does not contain a Federal mandate that will result in the expenditure by State, local, and tribal governments, in aggregate, or by the private sector, of $100,000,000 or more in any one year, and it will not significantly or uniquely affect small governments.
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 44
U.S.C., Chapter 35
This regulatory action will not impose any additional reporting or recordkeeping requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
Federalism Executive Order 13132
This regulatory action does not have Federalism implications, as set forth in E.O. 13132. It will not have substantial direct effects on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
List of Subjects in 22 CFR Part 306 and 45 CFR Part 1225

Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
Regulatory Review
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Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 5
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This regulation has been drafted and reviewed in accordance with E.O.
12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, section 1b, Principles of Regulation, and in accordance with E.O.
13563, Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review, section 1b, General Principles of Regulation, and the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs has determined it to be nonsignificant within the meaning of E.O.
12866. Additionally, because this rule does not meet the definition of a significant regulatory action, it does not trigger the requirements contained in E.O. 13771. See OMBs Memorandum titled Interim Guidance Implementing Section 2 of the E.O. of January 30, 2017, titled Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs February 2, 2017, supplemented by OMBs Memorandum titled Implementing E.O. 13771, Titled Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs.

Administrative practice and procedure, Aged, Civil rights, Individuals with disabilities, Political affiliation discrimination, Religious discrimination, Sex discrimination, Volunteers.
For the reasons set out in the preamble, the Peace Corps revises 22
CFR Part 306 as follows:

PART 306VOLUNTEER
DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT
PROCEDURE
Sec.
Subpart A. General Provisions 306.1 Purpose.
306.2 Policy.
306.3 Definitions.
306.4 Coverage.
306.5 Representation.
306.6 Freedom from retaliation.
306.7 Review of allegations of retaliation.
Subpart B. Processing Individual Complaints of Discrimination 306.8 Pre-complaint procedure.
306.9 Complaint procedure.
306.10 Corrective action.
Authority: 22 U.S.C. 2501 et seq.

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PART 306VOLUNTEER
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Subpart AGeneral Provisions 306.

Purpose.

The purpose of this part is to establish a procedure for the filing, investigation, and administrative determination of allegations of discrimination including harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age 40 or over, disability or other bases provided for in applicable statutes, regulations or the Peace Corps Manual or history of participation in the Peace Corps discrimination complaint process which arise in connection with the recruitment, selection, placement, service, or termination of applicants, trainees, or volunteers. In addition, any Peace Corps applicant, trainee, or volunteer may submit an allegation of discrimination to the Peace Corps Office of Inspector General at any time, and the allegation will be processed in accordance with policy and procedures of the Office of Inspector General.
306.2

Policy.

a In the recruitment, selection, placement, service, and termination of Peace Corps Trainees and Volunteers, it is the policy of the Peace Corps to provide equal opportunity for all persons and to prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age 40 or over, disability, and other bases provided for in applicable statutes, regulations or the Peace Corps Manual, or history of participation in the Peace Corps discrimination complaint process.
b It is the policy of the Peace Corps, upon a determination that such prohibited discrimination has occurred, to take appropriate corrective action to remedy the discrimination and to prevent its recurrence.
c It is the policy of the Peace Corps that all agency staff must cooperate in the investigation of a complaint.
Volunteers and trainees are strongly encouraged to cooperate.
306.3

Definitions.

Unless the context requires otherwise, in this part:
Applicant means a person who has submitted a completed application required for consideration of eligibility for Peace Corps Volunteer service.
Applicant may also mean a person who alleges that the actions of agency personnel precluded them from submitting such an application or any other information reasonably required by the appropriate personnel as
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