Description of Office, Procedures, Public Information; Minority, Women and Individuals With Disabilities-Owned Business; Contracting Outreach Program

Résumé

This final rule amends Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) regulations regarding the description of its office, procedures, and policies regarding public information to adopt a Minority-, Women- and Individuals with Disabilities-Owned Business Contracting Outreach Program (Outreach Program). This final rule is intended to ensure that business concerns owned and controlled by members of minority groups, women and individuals with disabilities are provided the opportunity to participate in the OCC's contracting processes. It also designates the official responsible for implementing the Outreach Program and its oversight. This action, with respect to minority- and women-owned businesses, is required by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (FIRREA), and is necessary to promote participation of minority groups and women in contracting programs. The inclusion of individuals with disabilities is consistent with the intent of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.