Jane - 20 CFR Part 37 includes eligible training providers its definition of "recipient" to which most of the regulations apply. I think the regulations incorporates the ADA by reference but also the Rehab Act would come into play. The USDOL regulation somewhat pushes the limit on who is covered. Some ETPs never receive a dime which is the basis for being a recipient (receipt of funds). I know the Justice Department takes the view that only recipients and subs are covered by civil rights statutes, not the next level and maybe not this type of relationship. In any case, USDOL would likely say this applies. I think we deal with this by requiring ETPs to sign the assurance and then handle it on a complaint basis. Some local areas rely heavily on certain ETPs for whom you could arguable do some more monitoring. Interestingly, I think Part 37 doesn't require providers to have EO Officers or to go through all of the steps that a sub would. How's it going otherwise? Paul ________________________________ From: wiaattorneys-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:wiaattorneys-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Pomerantz, Jane C. (GC-LI) Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 2:37 PM To: wiaattorneys@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [wiaattorneys] Question on Monitoring of Eligible Providers Do the local WIBs have to monitor the eligible training providers for ADA compliance? Ones knee jerk reaction is "Of course." But are they sub recipients of WIA or just vendors? But on the other hand how would we know that eligible providers comply with ADA if we don't monitor them. Your thoughts please. JP Jane C. Pomerantz Deputy Chief Counsel Department of Labor & Industry Phone: 717-787-4186 Fax: 717-787-1303 Wisdom is knowing the right road to take. Integrity is taking it.