# 10 CFR § 1040.84: Rules against age discrimination

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1040.84

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 CFR § 1040.84
- **Heading:** Rules against age discrimination
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 10—Energy > CHAPTER X—DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (GENERAL PROVISIONS) > PART 1040—NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES > Subpart E—Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Age—Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as Amended > Standards for Determining Age Discrimination

## Text

The rules stated in this section are limited by the exceptions contained in § 1040.86 and of these regulations.
(a) General rule. No person in the United States shall, on the basis of age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under, any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
(b) Specific rules. A recipient may not, in any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance, directly or through contractual, licensing, or other arrangements use age distinctions or take any other actions which have the effect, on the basis of age, of:
(1) Excluding individuals from, denying them the benefits of, or subjecting them to discrimination under, a program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance; or
(2) Denying or limiting individuals in their opportunity to participate in any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
(3) The specific forms of age discrimination listed in paragraph (b) of this section do not necessarily constitute a complete list.

## Nearby sections

- [10 CFR § 1040.81 § 1040.81 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1040.81.md)
- [10 CFR § 1040.82 § 1040.82 Application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1040.82.md)
- [10 CFR § 1040.83 § 1040.83 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1040.83.md)
- [10 CFR § 1040.84 § 1040.84 Rules against age discrimination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1040.84.md)
- [10 CFR § 1040.85 § 1040.85 Definitions of “Normal Operation” and “Statutory Objective”.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1040.85.md)
- [10 CFR § 1040.86 § 1040.86 Exceptions to the rules against age discrimination. Normal operation or statutory objective of any program or activity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1040.86.md)
- [10 CFR § 1040.87 § 1040.87 Exceptions to the rules against age discrimination. Reasonable factors other than age.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1040.87.md)
- [10 CFR § 1040.88 § 1040.88 Remedial and affirmative action by recipients.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1040.88.md)
- [10 CFR § 1040.89 § 1040.89 Burden of proof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1040.89.md)
- [10 CFR § 1040.89-1 § 1040.89-1 General responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1040.89-1.md)
- [10 CFR § 1040.89-2 § 1040.89-2 Notice to subrecipients.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1040.89-2.md)
- [10 CFR § 1040.89-3 § 1040.89-3 Information requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1040.89-3.md)
- [10 CFR § 1040.89-4 § 1040.89-4 Compliance reviews.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1040.89-4.md)
- [10 CFR § 1040.89-5 § 1040.89-5 Complaints.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1040.89-5.md)

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