Questions FTA Comments State Responses Reviewer Comments Yes. See document. Has the state conducted an analysis of how the four factors in the DOT limited English proficient (LEP) guidance apply to the state’s programs and activities? What steps has the state taken to ODOT LEP document attached. ensure meaningful access to the Subrecipients required to submit benefits, services, information, and LEP plans. other important portions of its programs and activities for individuals who are LEP? Yes. Document recent outreach to minorities, In the implementation of FTA low income and LEP communities programs, does the state conduct public outreach and involvement activities? How has the state sought out and Yes. See attached documents. considered the viewpoints of minority, low-income, and LEP populations in the course of these activities? Is this consistent with the Yes. state’s approved Title VI program? The Office of Equal Opportunity Document implemented monitoring How does the state monitor to is currently developing a ensure that subrecipients comply monitoring program. with Title VI requirements? Does this monitoring include MPOs? The monitoring program being developed by the Office of Equal Opportunity will include MPO monitoring.
Questions FTA Comments State Responses Reviewer Comments Has the state conducted an analysis of how the four factors in the DOT limited English proficient (LEP) guidance apply to the state’s programs and activities? Yes. See document. What steps has the state taken to ensure meaningful access to the benefits, services, information, and other important portions of its programs and activities for individuals who are LEP? ODOT LEP document attached. Subrecipients required to submit LEP plans. In the implementation of FTA programs, does the state conduct public outreach and involvement activities? Yes. Document recent outreach to minorities, low income and LEP communities How has the state sought out and considered the viewpoints of minority, low-income, and LEP populations in the course of these activities? Yes. See attached documents. Is this consistent with the state’s approved Title VI program? Yes. How does the state monitor to ensure that subrecipients comply with Title VI requirements? The Office of Equal Opportunity is currently developing a monitoring program. Document implemented monitoring Does this monitoring include MPOs? The monitoring program being developed by the Office of Equal Opportunity will include MPO monitoring.
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