RD-400-1, “Equal Opportunity Agreement” and RD-400-4, “Assurance Agreement (0572-0139)
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RD 400-1: This certification prohibits federal contractors and federally-assisted construction contractors and subcontractors, who do over $10,000 in Government business in one (1) year, from discriminating in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The certification also requires Government contractors to take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity is provided in all aspects of their employment.
RD 400-4: This certification assures RUS the recipient is in compliance with and will continue to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In accordance with that Act and program specific regulations, the recipient agrees that any program or activity for which the recipient receives Federal financial assistance, no person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination.