# 7 CFR § 15b.6: Designation of responsible employee and adoption of grievance procedures

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-15b.6

## Section

- **Citation:** 7 CFR § 15b.6
- **Heading:** Designation of responsible employee and adoption of grievance procedures
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 7—Agriculture > Subtitle A—Office of the Secretary of Agriculture > PART 15b—NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

(a) Designation of responsible employee. A recipient that employs fifteen or more persons shall designate at least one person to coordinate its efforts to comply with this part.
(b) Adoption of grievance procedures. A recipient that employs fifteen or more persons shall adopt grievance procedures that incorporate appropriate due process standards and that provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action prohibited by this part. Such procedures need not be established with respect to complaints from applicants for employment or from applicants for admission to postsecondary educational institutions.
(c) The Secretary may require any recipient with fewer than fifteen employees to designate a responsible employee and adopt grievance procedures when the Secretary finds a violation of this part or finds that complying with these administrative requirements will not significantly impair the ability of the recipient to provide benefits or services.

## Nearby sections

- [7 CFR § 15b.1 § 15b.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-15b.1.md)
- [7 CFR § 15b.2 § 15b.2 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-15b.2.md)
- [7 CFR § 15b.3 § 15b.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-15b.3.md)
- [7 CFR § 15b.4 § 15b.4 Discrimination prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-15b.4.md)
- [7 CFR § 15b.5 § 15b.5 Assurances required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-15b.5.md)
- [7 CFR § 15b.6 § 15b.6 Designation of responsible employee and adoption of grievance procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-15b.6.md)
- [7 CFR § 15b.7 § 15b.7 Notice of nondiscrimination and accessible services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-15b.7.md)
- [7 CFR § 15b.8 § 15b.8 Remedial action, voluntary action, and self-evaluation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-15b.8.md)
- [7 CFR § 15b.9 § 15b.9 Effect of State or local law or other requirements, and effect of employment opportunities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-15b.9.md)
- [7 CFR § 15b.10 § 15b.10 Effect of compliance with regulations of other Federal agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-15b.10.md)
- [7 CFR § 15b.11 § 15b.11 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-15b.11.md)
- [7 CFR § 15b.12 § 15b.12 Discrimination prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-15b.12.md)
- [7 CFR § 15b.13 § 15b.13 Reasonable accommodation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-15b.13.md)
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