(Revised 12/01/08 ML3164)
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Any individual who expresses an interest in filing a discrimination complaint must be advised of their right to file a complaint, verbally or in writing, with either FNS or the Civil Rights Officer, and of information necessary for investigation. If a county receives a complaint based on alleged discrimination, the complaint must be forwarded to one of the following:
- Secretary of USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights
1400 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20250-9410
(202)720-3808 (TTY) or
(800)795-3272 (voice)
or
- Civil Rights Officer
North Dakota Department of Human Services
600 E. Boulevard
Bismarck, ND 58505-0250
A complaint must be filed within 180 days of the alleged discrimination.
An individual may file a written complaint with:
- any county office
- Civil Rights Officer
North Dakota Department of Human Services
600 E. Boulevard Ave Dept. 325
Bismarck, ND 58505-0250
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
North Dakota Department of Human Services
600 E. Boulevard Ave Dept. 325
Bismarck, ND 58505-0250
- Regional Administrator, FNS
United States Department of Agriculture
Mountain Plains Region
1244 Speer Blvd.
Denver, CO 80204
- USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights
1400 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20250-9410
