What is the time frame for action?
By December 11, 2000, each agency was to develop and begin implementation of a plan for providing meaningful access for LEP individuals to the agency’s federally-conducted activities. Also by December 11, 2000, each agency that provides federal financial assistance must have submitted a draft of its guidance for recipients of that assistance to the Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Federal Coordination and Compliance Section (FCS), at the address noted above. FCS reviews each guidance for consistency with other agencies’ guidance and with the Executive Order. Once FCS approves the guidance, it must be published in the Federal Register for review and comment.