Civil Rights

Civil Rights and Title VI

Port of Vancouver USA (port) is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or service that it provides. The port will not tolerate intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination against any individual or group. This policy establishes a framework for taking reasonable steps to ensure access to all services provided by the port for all port’s districts citizens and establishes procedures whereby the port will receive and investigate allegations of discrimination.

Title VI Notice to the Public

The Port of Vancouver hereby gives public notice that it is port policy to assure full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. Title VI requires that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any federal-aid program or other activity for which the Port of Vancouver USA receives federal financial assistance. 

Any person who believes they have been aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI has a right to file a formal complaint with the port. Any such complaint must be in writing and filed with the port within one hundred, eighty (180) days following the date of the alleged discriminatory occurrence. Title VI Discrimination Complaint Forms may be obtained from the port by emailing info@portvanusa.com or by calling 360-693-3611.

Policy of Nondiscrimination

The Port of Vancouver USA assures that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (P.L. 100.259) be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination under any port sponsored program or activity. The Port of Vancouver USA further assures every effort will be made to ensure nondiscrimination in all of its programs and activities, whether those programs and activities are federally funded or not. In the event the Port of Vancouver USA distributes Federal aid funds to another entity, the port will include Title VI language in all written agreements and will monitor for compliance. 

Title VI Compliance is a condition of receipt for Federal funds. Assurance of compliance, therefore, falls under the proper authority of the Board of Port Commissioners pursuant to its budgetary authority and responsibility. The CEO, management staff and Title VI Coordinator are authorized to ensure compliance with provisions of this policy and with the law, including the requirements of 23 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 200 and 49 CFR 21.

Title VI Documents

• Title VI Plan
• Title VI Annual Report
• Nondiscrimination Assurances

Filing a Title VI Complaint

A complaint can be filed directly online at the WSDOT’s Title VI Program Webpage. Visit the WSDOT’s Title VI Program webpage for more information on filing a complaint or to find complaint forms in several languages, or contact their office: 

WSDOT Office of Equal Opportunity
PO Box 47314
Olympia, WA 98504-7314
Phone: 360-705-7090
Fax: 360-705-6801 

For assistance in filing a complaint, contact Title VI Coordinator Nicole Lutton at info@portvanusa.com or 360-693-3611.

Requesting Reasonable Accommodation to Persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP)

The port will take reasonable steps to ensure access for all, and that accommodation is available to facilitate the participation of those persons with limited English language proficiency. The port provides at no cost appropriate auxiliary aids and services including qualified interpreters to LEP persons, to those who are deaf or hard of hearing, or other individuals as necessary to ensure effective communication or an equal opportunity to participate fully. The port is also able to accommodate the needs of other LEP persons through specialty contracts for translation services. 

If you require an interpreter or language assistance, please call 360-693-3611. 

INFORMACIÓN DEL PUERTO: SI NECESITA UN INTÉRPRETE EN UNO DE NUESTROS EVENTOS O REUNIONES, FAVOR DE CONTACTARSE CON EL PUERTO DE VANCOUVER AL 360-693-3611. 

ИНФОРМАЦИЯ О ПОРТЕ: ЕСЛИ ВАМ НУЖЕН УСТНЫЙ ПЕРЕВОДЧИК НА ОДНОМ ИЗ НАШИХ МЕРОПРИЯТИЙ ИЛИ ВСТРЕЧ, ПОЖАЛУЙСТА, ОБРАЩАЙТЕСЬ В ПОРТ ВАНКУВЕР ПО ТЕЛЕФОНУ 360-693-3611. 

For questions or to request assistance, please contact us:
Nicole Lutton
Title VI Coordinator
3103 NW Lower River Road
Vancouver, WA 98660
Email: info@portvanusa.com (please use “Title VI” as your email subject line)
Phone: 360-693-3611