MAY 2 1996



The Honorable Frank Pallone, Jr.
Member, U.S. House of Representatives
I.E.I., Airport Plaza
(Room 33) Highway 36
Hazlet, New Jersey 07730-1701

Dear Congressman Pallone:

        This is in response to your inquiry on behalf of your
constituent Mr. XX              Mr. XX      inquired as to the
painting of curb cuts in the town of Hazlet, New Jersey.

        Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
(ADA), which covers State and local government programs and
services, neither prohibits nor requires painting curb cuts red
or otherwise. Enclosed, please find a copy of the Department of
Justice regulations implementing title II.

        I hope this information will be of assistance when
responding to your constituent.

                                                Sincerely,

                                             Deval L. Patrick
                                        Assistant Attorney General
                                          Civil Rights Division

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Sally Conway
Office of Legislative Affairs
US Department of Justice
10th and Pennsylvania Avenues NW
Washington, DC 20530

RE: XX
    XX
    XX

Dear Ms. Conway:

As per your conversation with my staff, I am requesting a copy of
the pertinent regulations regarding the painting of "curb cuts."

My constituent, Mr. XX      is concerned that the town of Hazlet
is blaming Federal regulations for painting these curb cuts red.

I would appreciate you reviewing this matter and furnishing my
Hazlet District Office with a written summary of your findings.

Thank you for your cooperation and assistance. I am looking
forward to your earliest response.

                                                Sincerely,

                                                FRANK PALLONE, JR
                                                Member of Congress

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