STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Kennebec Telephone Company, Inc., is the recipient of Federal financial assistance from the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and is subject to the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended.  In accordance with Federal law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability (not all prohibited bases apply to all programs).

The person responsible for coordinating Kennebec Telephone Co., Inc., nondiscrimination compliance efforts is Rod Bowar, President/Manager.  Any individual or specific class of individuals, who feel that this organization has subjected them to discrimination may obtain additional information on the above statutes and regulations from USDA.  To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Complaints must be filed within 180 days after the alleged discrimination.  Confidentiality will be maintained to the extend possible.

Rod Bowar
President/Manaager