Notice of Nondiscrimination Rights and Protections to Beneficiaries
Federal “Title VI/Nondiscrimination” Protections
The Berkshire Metropolitan Planning Organization, under the auspices of the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission operates its programs, services, and activities in compliance with federal nondiscrimination laws including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, and related statutes and regulations. Title VI prohibits discrimination in federally assisted programs and requires that no person in the United States of America shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin (including limited English proficiency), be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal assistance. Related federal nondiscrimination laws administrated by the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Transit Administration, or both prohibit discrimination on the basis of age, sex, and disability. These protected categories are contemplated within the Berkshire MPOs Title VI Programs consistent with federal interpretation and administration. Additionally, the Berkshire MPO provides meaningful access to its programs, services, and activities to individuals with limited English proficiency, in compliance with US Department of Transportation policy and guidance on federal Executive Order 13166.
Aviso al público sobre los derechos civiles (Spanish Title VI Notice)
Click the following link to view the Title VI Compliant Procedures
Click the following link to view the Title VI Compliant Procedures in Spanish
Click the following links to view the Title VI Compliant Forms:
State Nondiscrimination Protections
The Berkshire MPO also complies with the Massachusetts Public Accommodation Law, M.G.L. c 272 §§ 92a, 98, 98a, prohibiting making any distinction, discrimination, or restriction in admission to or treatment in a place of public accommodation based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or ancestry.
Additional Information
To request additional information regarding Title VI and related federal and state nondiscrimination obligations, please contact:
Title VI Coordinator/MPO Manager
BRPC
1 Fenn Street, Suite 201
Pittsfield, MA 01201
413-442-1521
TTY: 771 or 1-800-439-2370
info@berkshireplanning.org
Complaint Filing
To file a complaint alleging a violation of Title VI or related federal nondiscrimination law, contact the Title VI Coordinator (above) within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory conduct.
Translations
English
If this information is needed in another language, please contact the Berkshire MPO Title VI Coordinator at 413-442-1521.
Spanish
Si necesita esta información en otro idioma, por favor contacte al coordinador de BMPO del Título VI al 413-442-1521.
Portuguese
Caso estas informações sejam necessárias em outro idioma, por favor, contate o Coordenador de Título VI da BMPO pelo telefone 413-442-1521.
Chinese Simple
如果需要使用其它语言了解信息，请联系Berkshire大都会规划组织（BMPO）《民权法案》第六章协调员，电话 413-442-1521。
Chinese Traditional
如果需要使用其他語言瞭解資訊，請聯繫Berkshire大都會規劃組織（BMPO）《民權法案》第六章協調員，電話 413-442-1521。