§ 570.912. Nondiscrimination compliance.
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/us/cfr/t24/s§ 570.912·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)Whenever the Secretary determines that a unit of general local government which is a recipient of assistance under this part has failed to comply with § 570.602, the Secretary shall notify the governor of such State or chief executive officer of such unit of general local government of the noncompliance and shall request the governor or the chief executive officer to secure compliance. If within a reasonable period of time, not to exceed sixty days, the governor or chief executive officer fails or refuses to secure compliance, the Secretary is authorized to:
(1)Refer the matter to the Attorney General with a recommendation that an appropriate civil action be instituted;
(2)Exercise the powers and functions provided by title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d);
(3)Exercise the powers and functions provided for in § 570.913; or
(4)Take such other action as may be provided by law.
(b)When a matter is referred to the Attorney General pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) of this section, or whenever the Secretary has reason to believe that a State or a unit of general local government is engaged in a pattern or practice in violation of the provisions of § 570.602, the Attorney General may bring a civil action in any appropriate United States district court for such relief as may be appropriate, including injunctive relief.
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