Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 06, 2026

Title 10 - Energy last revised: Feb 02, 2026
§ 1040.8 - Effect of employment opportunity.
Link to an amendment published at 90 FR 20783, May 16, 2025. This amendment was delayed until Sept. 12, 2025, at 90 FR 31140, July 14, 2025. This amendment was further delayed until Dec. 9, 2025, at 90 FR 43539, Sept. 10, 2025. Link to an amendment published at 90 FR 56967, Dec. 9, 2025.

Due to limited opportunities in the past, certain protected groups may be underrepresented in some occupations or professions. A recipient's obligation to comply with this part is not alleviated by use of statistical information which reflects limited opportunities in those occupations or professions.

authority: 20 U.S.C. 1681-1686; 29 U.S.C. 794; 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-7, 3601-3631, 5891, 6101-6107, 7101
source: 45 FR 40515, June 13, 1980, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 10 CFR 1040.8