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In cases where areas of authority overlap, it is the responsibility of the EEO Officer to advise the complainant of the existence of State, Federal and other proper action agencies, which may also have a bearing. 3. Complainants alleging discrimination under this part will be made aware of their right to file directly with the Office of Civil Rights (OCR), U.S, Department of Labor and applicable procedures. 4. Complainants must file their complaint directly with: Anita Queen Sr. Personnel Analyst —EEO Officer 20 Civic Center Drive, M-24 Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714)647-5157 A. Procedures for Handling Handicap Complaints by Participants Complaints alleging discrimination on the basis of handicap will be filed and processed under the Department of Labor regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 at 29 Code of Federal Regulations Section 32. 1. Complaints must exhaust the Santa Ana LWIA's informal resolution procedures before filing their complaint with OCR. 2. Complainants will be made aware of the 180 days requirement in which to file his/her complaint. A. Procedures at the LWIA Level The complainant shall file his/her complaint directly with the Santa Ana LWIA. Upon receipt of the complaint, the EEO Officer shall investigate and gather information concerning the complaint. 2. An informal conference will be held with the parties concerned in an effort to resolve the issue(s). The complainant has the right to be present and may be represented during the conference. 3. The Santa Ana LWIA shall issue in writing its decision to the complainant no later than thirty (30) days after the filing of the complaint. B. Procedures at the State Level 1. The complainant may appeal to the State if he/she is not satisfied with the decision of the Santa Ana LWIA. v EXHIBIT B 25B-38