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Additional Responsible Agencies

Federal Agencies

The Federal agencies listed below generally have responsibility for enforcing laws and regulations barring discrimination by the agencies within local government that exercise responsibilities, regulate, or administer services, programs, or activities in their functional areas.

All programs, services, and regulatory activities relating to farming and the raising of livestock, including extension services. They handle complaints alleging discrimination in agricultural and rural programs, such 4-H clubs and supplemental nutrition programs like Women, Infants and Children (WIC).

Contact U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Assistance Secretary for Civil Rights

Phone Number 202-260-1026
866-632-9992

Fax: 202-690-7442

Mailing Address 1400 Independence Avenue
SW Washington, DC, Utah 20250-9410

All programs, services, and regulatory activities relating to the operation of elementary and secondary education systems, institutions of higher education and vocational education, and libraries. They handle complaints alleging discrimination by public libraries.

Contact Office for Civil Rights

U.S. Department of Education

Phone Number 303-844-5695
800-877-8339

Fax: 303-844-4303

Mailing Address 1244 Speer Boulevard , Ste Suite 310
Denver, Utah 80204-3582
Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building

All programs, services, and regulatory activities relating to the provision of health care and social services, including schools of medicine, dentistry, nursing, and other health-related schools, the operation of health care and social service providers and institutions, including "grass-roots" and community services organizations and programs, and preschool and daycare programs.

Contact Office for Civil Rights

US Department of Health and Human Services

Phone Number 800-368-1019
800-537-7697

Fax: 303-844-2025

Mailing Address 200 Independence Ave
Washington, D.C., Utah 20201
S.W. Room 509F, HHH Bldg.

All programs, services, and regulatory activities relating to state and local public housing, and housing assistance and referral.

Contact Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Office of Investigations

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Phone Number 202-619-8041
202-708-0836
Hot line: (800) 669-9777

Fax: 202-708-1425

Mailing Address 451 Seventh Street, SW
Washington, DC, Utah 20410-2000
Room 5204

All programs, services, and regulatory activities relating to lands and natural resources, including parks and recreation, water and waste management, environmental protection, energy, historic and cultural preservation, and museums.

Contact Office of Civil Rights

Department of the Interior

Phone Number 202-354-1852

Fax: 202-321-1449

Mailing Address 1849 C Street
NW Washington, DC, Utah 20240

All programs, services, and regulatory activities relating to law enforcement, public safety, and the administration of justice, including courts and correctional institutions; commerce and industry, including general economic development, banking and finance, consumer protection, insurance, and small business; planning, development, and regulation (unless assigned to other designated agencies); state and local government support services (e.g., audit, personnel, comptroller, administrative services); and all other government functions not assigned to other designated agencies.

Contact Civil Rights Division

U.S. Department of Justice

Phone Number 888-848-5306
202-307-2222
(202) 307-2678 (TDD)

Mailing Address 950 Pennsylvania Avenue
N.W. Washington, D.C., Utah 20530

State Agencies

Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division (UALD):

UALD investigates and resolves employment and housing discrimination complaints and enforces Utah's minimum wage, wage payment requirements and laws which protect youth employment.

Contact Antidiscrimination & Labor Division

Phone Number 801-530-6801
1-800-222-1238

Mailing Address East 300 South
PO Box 146640
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-6640
3rd Floor