Notice of Nondiscrimination
The Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona (WIFA) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, or sex in administration of its programs or activities, and, WIFA does not intimidate or retaliate against any individual or group because they have exercised their rights to participate in actions protected, or oppose action prohibited, by 40 C.F.R. Parts 5 and 7, or for the purpose of interfering with such rights.
As a recipient of federal funding, WIFA is required to comply with federal nondiscrimination laws. Samantha Lemke, Senior Project Manager and WIFA's Nondiscrimination Coordinator, is responsible for coordination of compliance efforts and receipt of inquiries concerning nondiscrimination requirements implemented by 40 C.F.R. Parts 5 and 7 (Nondiscrimination in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Assistance from the Environmental Protection Agency), including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 13 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 (hereinafter referred to collectively as the federal nondiscrimination laws).
- Title VI of the Civil Rights Act ("Title VI")
- Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ("Title IX")
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ("Section 504")
- The Age Discrimination Act of 1975
- Section 13 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972
If you have any questions about WIFA's Nondiscrimination Notice or programs, or if you believe you have been discriminated against with respect to a WIFA program or activity, you may contact WIFA's designated Civil Rights and Nondiscrimination Coordinator:
Samantha Lemke
Nondiscrimination Coordinator
3300 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1050
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 647-3520
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For detailed information on how we handle complaints, please see our Procedural Safeguards and Grievance Procedures page.
This notice is available in alternative formats and languages upon request. Individuals with disabilities or limited English proficiency may request accommodations or assistance accessing WIFA programs or information at no cost.