§6103 Regulations

Summary

Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to put proposed and then final rules in the Federal Register to carry out the rule in section 6102. The Secretary must publish proposed rules no later than one year after the report called for in section 6106(b) is sent, or by two and one-half years after November 28, 1975, whichever comes first. The Secretary cannot publish those proposals until after a 45-day period in section 6106(e) and another 45-day period when any congressional committee with authority can hold hearings; the second 45-day period counts only days when both Houses of Congress are in session. The Secretary must issue final rules within 90 days after the proposals, after looking at comments. Within 90 days after the final rules, each federal department or agency that gives financial help by grant, entitlement, loan, or contract (other than insurance or guaranty) must send and publish proposed rules that match the Secretary’s rules and set up investigation, conciliation, and enforcement steps. No rules under this part may take effect before July 1, 1979. It is not a violation to do something otherwise banned if, in that program or activity, age is reasonably needed for normal operation or to meet a law’s goal, or if the difference is based on reasonable factors besides age. The rules do not apply to programs created by law that give benefits or set participation based on age. Federal agencies may not use this chapter to act against employment practices or labor‑management joint apprenticeship training programs. These rules do not change the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 or anyone’s rights under that Act.