Self-evaluation.

§ 15.10 Self-evaluation. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section, the Department shall, not later than March 7, 2005, evaluate its current policies and practices, and the effects thereof, to determine if they meet the requirements of this part. To the extent modification of any such policy and practice is required, the Department shall proceed to make the necessary modifications. (b) The Department shall provide an opportunity to interested persons, including individuals with a disability or organizations representing individuals with disabilities, to participate in the self-evaluation process. (c) The Department shall, until three years following the completion of the self-evaluation, maintain on file and make available for public inspection: (1) A description of areas examined and any problems identified; (2) A description of any modifications made; and (3) A list of participants in the self-evaluation process. (d) If a component within the Department has already complied with the self-evaluation requirement of a regulation implementing section 504, then the requirements of this section shall apply to only those programs and activities conducted by that component that were not included in the previous self-evaluation.