RESPONSIBLE PERSON/STAFF
State Director
| ACTION TO BE TAKEN | TIMELINE |
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| 1. Ensure employees who interact with LEP individuals receive LEP training. | December 31, 2015 |
| 2. Develop an LEP plan. | April 30, 2016 |
| 3. Gather data for languages spoken in geographic areas being serviced. | May 31, 2016 |
| 4. Identify vital documents to be translated. | June 30, 2016 |
| 5. Compile and analyze data gathered to determine what LEP services are needed. | July 31, 2016 |
| 6. Ensure that there is adequate funding, and that other resources are available to provide effective and efficient LEP services. | Ongoing |
| 7. Notify beneficiaries of LEP services. | August 30, 2016 |
| 8. Track LEP interactions. | Ongoing |
| 9. Report LEP interactions to the Agency’s Civil Rights Staff. | Annual basis |
The Montana Department of Livestock has displayed the USDA poster, “And Justice for All,” in both English and Spanish, in locations where recipients of, and applicants for, inspection services may visit (i.e. in-plant government offices and the Montana Department of Livestock’s website). The non-discriminatory policy statement is published on applications for inspections services, grants of inspection, letterhead and the Department’s website.