The RPC maintains comprehensive non-discrimination policies, programs, and procedures to ensure that all planning activities, services, and decisions are free from discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or income status. Through Title VI compliance, ADA accessibility, DBE oversight, and inclusive public engagement practices, the RPC ensures fair treatment, equal access, and meaningful participation for every member of the Southeast Louisiana community.
Agency Title VI Program and Policy
In compliance with regulation and best practices, RPC has developed a series of programmatic structures that integrate and implement federal and state requirements across all agency activities. These structures ensure that decisions are data-driven, equitable, transparent, and fully aligned with Title VI, ADA, NEPA, and all applicable federal and state regulatory obligations.
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Policy Statement
“The New Orleans Regional Planning Commission assures that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, age, disability, or national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (P.L. 100.259), be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity. RPC further assures that every effort will be made to ensure nondiscrimination in all of its programs or activities, whether these programs and activities are federally funded or not.”
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
Policy Statement
“In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, RPC ensures that no person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any program or activity on the basis of race, color, or national origin, and disability. We are committed to providing equal access to services for individuals with limited English proficiency and individuals with disabilities.”…