Highway EEO Plans No Longer Need FHWA's Annual Nod
Published Date: 5/30/2025
Rule
Summary
State highway agencies no longer have to send yearly Equal Employment Opportunity plans to the FHWA for approval. This change cuts out old, extra rules that overlapped with other federal laws, saving time and money. The update starts now, making it easier for agencies to focus on fair hiring without extra paperwork.
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No More Annual EEO Plan Submissions
State highway agencies no longer must send yearly Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program plans to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for approval, starting now. The rule removes duplicative regulation and, according to the agency, will reduce administrative and monetary burdens on Federal-aid recipients so agencies can focus on fair hiring without the extra paperwork.
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