Compliance With §504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as

2490 - Compliance With §504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as Amended (Rev. 1, 05-21-04) The American National Standards Institute specifications have been superseded by the HHS Departmental 504 regulations. Enforcement of §504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, in Federally assisted programs or activities includes a cross-reference to the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS). (See 45 CFR Part 84.) Because some facilities subject to new construction or alteration requirements under §504 are subject to the Architectural Barriers Act, government-wide reference to UFAS diminishes the possibility that recipients of Federal financial assistance will face conflicting enforcement standards. The surveyor has the responsibility to report any suspected noncompliance with 42 CFR Part 504 to the RO via Form CMS-1539. The RO will refer the matter to Office of Civil Rights (OCR) for resolution. Utilization Review