The EPA cannot and will not tolerate discrimination based on race; color; religion; sex, including pregnancy; sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status; national origin; sexual orientation; physical or mental disability; age; protected genetic information; status as a parent; marital status; political affiliation or retaliation based on previous EEO activity. In addition, the EPA will not tolerate any type of harassment -either sexual or nonsexual -of any employee or applicant for employment. Employment decisions must be made in accordance with merit system principles contained in 5 U.S.C. § 2301. 

• EEO Policy Statement (PDF)(2 pp, 153 K)