On July 15, 2002 the Federal Transit Administration reviewed Lee County Transit’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan and issued a letter of approval effective through June 13, 2005. In June 2005, this plan was updated and is represented in the following document. This plan has been submitted to the Federal Transit Administration in compliance with FTA Circular 4704.1, "Equal Employment Opportunity Program Guidelines for Grant Recipients," dated July 26, 1988.

Upon receipt of written acceptance and approval by the Federal Transit Administration, this policy will incorporate the approval letter into this document and it will become part of the policy. Subsequent updates will be prepared 30 days prior to the expiration date noted in the approval letter and submitted to the Federal Transit Administration for acceptance.

This policy seeks to comply with federal policies and guidelines referenced and provided in the following documents which are incorporated into this plan by reference.

• 49 CFR 27, "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs and Activities Receiving or Benefiting from Federal Financial Assistance"

• 49 CFR Part 38, "Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Specifications for Transportation Vehicles"

• FTA Circular 4704.1 "Equal Employment Opportunity Program Guidelines for Grant Recipients"