Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73

§300ff–139 Injunctions regarding violation of prohibition

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Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

The Secretary may sue in any court that can hear the case to get temporary or permanent court orders to stop violations of this part. The Secretary must set up a program to encourage emergency responders to report possible violations. When appropriate, the Secretary must investigate those reports and ask a court for orders to stop or fix the violations.

Full Legal Text

Title 42, §300ff–139

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(a)The Secretary may, in any court of competent jurisdiction, commence a civil action for the purpose of obtaining temporary or permanent injunctive relief with respect to any violation of this part.

(b)The Secretary shall establish an administrative process for encouraging emergency response employees to provide information to the Secretary regarding violations of this part. As appropriate, the Secretary shall investigate alleged such 11 So in original. violations and seek appropriate injunctive relief.

Legislative History

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section effective as if enacted on Sept. 30, 2009, see section 2(a)(3)(B) of Pub. L. 111–87, set out as an

Effective Date

of 2009 Amendment; Revival of Section note under section 300ff–11 of this title.

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Citation

42 U.S.C. § 300ff–139

Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73