# 10 CFR § 1040.87: Exceptions to the rules against age discrimination. Reasonable factors other than age

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1040.87

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 CFR § 1040.87
- **Heading:** Exceptions to the rules against age discrimination. Reasonable factors other than age
- **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

A recipient is permitted to take an action otherwise prohibited by § 1040.84 which is based on a factor other than age, even though that action may have a disproportionate effect on persons of different ages. An action may be based on a factor other than age only if the factor bears a direct and substantial relationship to the normal operation of the program or activity or to the achievement of a statutory objective.

## 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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