Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
Title 7 - Agriculture |
Subtitle A - Office of the Secretary of Agriculture |
Part 15 - Nondiscrimination |
Subpart B - XXX |
§ 15.52 - Complaints.
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(a) Any person who believes himself or any specific class of individuals to be subjected to discrimination prohibited by this subpart may by himself or by an authorized representative file a written complaint based on the ground of such discrimination. No particular form of complaint shall be required. The complaint must be filed within 180 days from the date the person knew or should have known of the alleged discrimination unless the Director, Office of Advocacy and Enterprise, extends the time for filing for good cause. Any person who complains of discrimination under this subpart shall be advised of his rights to file a complaint as herein provided. Each agency of the Department dealing with the public shall post in conspicuous places in its offices and other facilities notice of the right to file a complaint under this subpart.
(b) All complaints under this subpart must be filed with the Office of Advocacy and Enterprise, which will investigate the complaints. The Director, Office of Advocacy and Enterprise, will make determinations as to the merits of complaints under this subpart and as to corrective actions required to resolve the complaints.
Pt. 15, Subpt B., App.