Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination Obligations of Contractors and Subcontractors Regarding Individuals With Disabilities; Separate Facility Waivers

This rule amends the regulation that permits Federal contractors to seek waivers from the requirements of Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for those facilities that are not connected with the performance of a covered contract. Section 503 requires Government contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities. The Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992 expressly incorporated into Section 503 the existing separate facility waiver regulation. The 1992 Amendments also required publication of regulations that list the standards to be used for granting separate facility waivers and, accordingly, this rule lists factors that will be considered when determining whether to grant such waivers.