Title 15, Commerce and TradeRelease 119-110
§2652 Asbestos Ombudsman
Title 15 › CHAPTER 53 — TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL › SUBCHAPTER II — ASBESTOS HAZARD EMERGENCY RESPONSE › § 2652
Summary
The Administrator must appoint an Asbestos Ombudsman. The Ombudsman has three main duties. First, take in complaints, grievances, and requests for information from anyone about any part of this law. Second, help people with those complaints and requests. Third, give the Administrator any recommendations the Ombudsman thinks are appropriate.
Full Legal Text
Title 15, §2652
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(a)Appointment
The Administrator shall appoint an Asbestos Ombudsman, who shall carry out the duties described in subsection (b).
(b)Duties
The duties of the Asbestos Ombudsman are—
(1)to receive complaints, grievances, and requests for information submitted by any person with respect to any aspect of this subchapter,
(2)to render assistance with respect to the complaints, grievances, and requests received, and
(3)to make such recommendations to the Administrator as the Ombudsman considers appropriate.
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Citation
15 U.S.C. § 2652
Title 15, Commerce and Trade
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110