PSC Nondiscrimination Policy

As a State government agency, the Department of Public Service Regulation, Montana Public Service Commission (Commission) does not exclude or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political beliefs, genetic information, military service or veteran status, culture, social origin or condition, or ancestry in access to, or employment in, its programs or activities, or services, whether carried out by the Commission directly or through a contractor or any other entity with which the Commission arranges to carry out its programs and activities. Likewise, the Commission will not tolerate discrimination or harassment because of a person’s marriage to or association with individuals in one of the previously mentioned protected classes.

 

This statement is in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d et seq.), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 794), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq.), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. §§ 6101 et seq.), the Montana Human Rights Act (Title 49, M.C.A.), and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Nondiscrimination (Mont. Admin. R. 2.21.4005).

 

If you have questions regarding this policy or you wish to file a complaint alleging violations of this policy, please contact:

 

Department of Public Service Regulation

Montana Public Service Commission

1701 Prospect Avenue

PO Box 202601 Helena, MT

59620-2601

 

Phone: (800) 646-6150

Email: pschelp@mt.gov

 

Montana Human Rights Bureau

33 S. Last Chance Gulch, Suite 2

PO Box 1728

Helena, MT 59624

 

Phone: (800) 542-0807

Phone: (406) 444-2884

Fax: (406) 443-3234

TRS/TTY: 711

 

United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Federal Office Building

909 First Avenue, Suite 400

Seattle, WA 98104-1061

 

Phone: (800) 669-4000

Fax: (206) 220-6911

TTY: (800) 669-6820

ASL Video: (844) 234-5122

 

United States Civil Rights Division

U.S. Department of Justice

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Office of the Assistant Attorney General, Main

Washington, D.C. 20530

 

Phone: (200) 514-3847

TRS/TTY: 711

 

Americans with Disabilities Act Public Notice

The Department of Public Service Regulation, Montana Public Service Commission (Commission) is committed to providing equal access to employment, programs, services and activities to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with Title I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA), Montana Human Rights Act, and the Montana Governmental Code of Fair Practices.

 

Employment: The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in any aspect of employment. The Commission provides reasonable accommodations upon request, to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the selection process. The Commission encourages applicants with disabilities including disabled veterans and their eligible relatives to apply for employment preference in accordance with Title 39, Montana Code Annotated, Chapters 29 and 30.

 

Effective Communication: The Commission generally provides requested auxiliary aids and services to promote equally effective communication to qualified individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in programs, services, and activities offered by the Commission Appropriate auxiliary aids and services may include, but are not limited to, qualified sign language interpreters, amplified hearing devices, or other methods to promote effective communication. The Commission will provide alternative formats of written communications upon request (e.g., Braille, electronic, audio, etc.).

 

Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Commission makes reasonable modifications to policies and procedures to ensure people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate in Commission programs, services, and activities. For example, the Commission welcomes service animals in areas where it generally prohibits pets.

 

Anyone needing an auxiliary aid or service or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact the Commission by phone at (800) 646-6150 or by email at pschelp@mt.gov. Requests should be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled event.

 

The Commission does not place surcharges on individuals with disabilities to offset the cost of providing auxiliary aids, services or reasonable modifications. For example, the Commission will not charge participants for the services of an interpreter when the participant is attending a program, service, or activity offered by the Commission.

 

The Americans with Disabilities Act does not require the Commission to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of the program, service, or activity or impose an undue financial or administrative burden on the Commission.

 

If you have any questions or concerns about the accessibility of employment, services, or activities, or if you wish to file a complaint, please contact the Commission by phone at (800) 646-6150 or by email at pschelp@mt.gov.