EEOC Shifts FEP Agency List to Webpage for Speed
Published Date: 7/16/2026
Rule
Summary
The EEOC is moving the list of Fair Employment Practice (FEP) agencies from its official rules to an easy-to-find webpage, making updates faster and simpler. This change affects states and local agencies involved in employment discrimination cases and takes effect July 16, 2026. No extra costs or delays are expected—just quicker access to the latest info!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
FEP agency lists moved to EEOC website
The EEOC removed the lists of Fair Employment Practice (FEP) agencies from its regulations and will publish updated lists on its public website at https://www.eeoc.gov/fair-employment-practices-agencies-fepas-and-dual-filing. The lists will be updated at least annually so charging parties, respondents, stakeholders, and the public can find current FEP agency information more quickly.
Public notification via website replaces Federal Register
When the Commission designates, certifies, or revokes a FEP agency, it will notify the public by publishing an updated list on the EEOC website instead of publishing those lists in the Code of Federal Regulations. This method is intended to provide quicker public notice and make updates easier to effect.
Saves taxpayer money from reduced Federal Register updates
The EEOC states that moving the FEP agency lists to its website will save taxpayer money that otherwise would be spent publishing frequent updates in the Federal Register. The agency said the lists will still be kept current but in a location more likely consulted by the public.
Clarifies rule text for States with multiple local agencies
The rule makes a small wording change to 29 CFR 1601.70(d) to add the words 'the State and local agencies' so the text accounts for situations where a State has more than one local FEP agency. This revision does not change FEP agency procedures, according to the EEOC.
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