spgreg@venus.lerc.nasa.gov (Greg Macrae) (03/07/91)
Index Number: 13836
The following was compiled by Erica C. Jones and appeared in a local newsletter,
so I don't think it is copyrighted.
TITLE 1--EMPLOYMENT
Laws Effective- July 26, 1992 for employers wiht 25+ employees; July 26, 1994
for employers with 15+ employees.
Regulations Due by Federal Agency- July 26, 1991 all regulations due from
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Enforcemnet Jurisdicition- Remedies identical to those under Title VII of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which are: private right of action,
injunctive relief (i.e. job reinstatement), back pay, and EEOC
enforcement.
TITLE II--PUBLIC SERVICES
All activities of local and state governments
Laws Effective- January 26, 1992
Regualtions Due by Federal Agency- July 26, 1991, all regualtions due from
Attorney General
Enforcement Jurisdiction- Remedies identical to those under the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973 Section 505 which are: private rigth of action, injunctive
relief, and some damages.
Part I Public Transportation (buses, light and rapid rail including
fixed-route systems, paratransit, demand response systems and trans-
portation facilities).
Laws Effective- August 26, 1990, all orders for purchase or leases of new
vehicles myst be for accessible vehicles; one car per train must be
accessible as soon as practicable, but no later than July 26, 1995;
paratransit services must be provided after January 26, 1992; new
stations built after January 26, 1992 must be accessible. Key stations
nust be retrofitted by July 26, 1993; with some exceptions allowed up
to July 26, 2020.
Regulations Due by Federal Agency- July 26, 1991, all regulations due from
Secretary of Transportation.
Enforcement Jurisdiction- Same as local and state governments above.
Part II Public transportation by intercity Amtrak and commuter
rail (including transportation facilities).
Laws Effective- By July 26, 2000, Amtrak passenger coaches must have same
number of accessible seats as would have been available if every
car were built accessible; half of such seats must be available by
July 26, 1995. Same one car per train rule and new station rule as
above. All existing Amtrak stations must be retrofitted by July 26,
2010; key commuter stations must be retrofitted by July 26, 1993
with some extensions allowed up to 20 years.
Regulations Due by Federal Agency- July 26, 1991, all regulations due from
Secretary of Transportation.
Enforcement Jurisdiction- Same as local and state governments above.
TITLE III--PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS OPERATED BY PRIVATE ENTITIES.
A. Public accommodations (all business and service providers).
Laws Effective- January 26, 1992, for businesses with <26 employees and
<$1 million revenue; January 26, 1993 for businesses with <16
employees and <$500,000 revenue.
Regulations Due by Federal Agency- July 26, 1991, regulations due from
Attorney General. Regulations will be based on standards issued
by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board
(ATBCB). Due April 26, 1991.
Enforcement Jurisdiction- For individuals: remedies identical to Title II of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which are: private right of action,
injunctive relief. For Attorney General enforcement in pattern or
practice cases or cases of general importance with civil penalties and
compensatory damages.
B. New construction/alteration to public accommodations and commercial
facilities.
Laws Effective- January 26, 1992, for alterations. January 26, 1993 for new
construction.
Regulations Due by Federal Agency- Same as above.
Enforcement Jurisdiction- Same as above.
C. Public transportation provided by private entities.
Laws Effective- In general, January 26, 1992, but by August 26, 1990 all orders
for purchases or leases of new vehicles must be for accessible
vehicles. Calls for a 3 year study of over-the-road buses to determine
access needs with requirements effective July 26, 1996 to july 26, 1997.
Regulations Due by Federal Agency- July 26, 1991, all regulations due from
Secretary of Transportation. Regulations will be based on standards
issued by the ATBCB. Due April 26, 1991
Enforcement Jurisdiction- Same as section A above
TITLE IV--TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Laws Effective- July 26, 1993, telecommunications relay services to operate
24 hours per day.
Regulations Due by Federal Agency- July 26, 1991, all regulations due by the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Enforcement Jurisdiction- Private right of action and FCC.
TITLE V--MISCELLANEOUS
Laws Effective- Effective dates of Title V are those determined by most of the
analogous sections in Titles I through IV.
In general, this title depicts the ADA's relationship to other laws, explains
insurance issues, prohibits state immunity, provides congressional inclusion,
sets regulations by ATBCB, explains implementation of each title and notes
amendments to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
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All typo's can be attributed to me. To my best knowledge, all of the agencies
responsible for drafting regulations are still accepting public input. If you
have concerns about any aspects of the regulations and especially if you want
to see specific items included, I recommend that you write directly to the
Washington offices of responsible agency. You can get addresses from your
local Representatives office.
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