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Version 01 · Reported to Senate with amendment(s) · Oct 17, 2002
Ombudsman Reauthorization Act of 2002 - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to revise provisions regarding the Ombudsman.Expands the duties of the Ombudsman to include assisting citizens in resolving problems relating to any program or requirement under this Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), as well as any other program administered by the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response Requires the Ombudsman to conduct investigations, make findings of fact, and make nonbinding recommendations concerning such problems.Describes additional administrative and investigative powers of the Ombudsman. Requires the Ombudsman to appoint a Deputy for and maintain contact information in each region of the Agency. Requires annual reports on the status of health and environmental concerns addressed in complaints and cases brought before the Ombudsman.Provides criminal penalties for obstructing the proceedings of or making false or fraudulent statements to the Ombudsman. Protects employees who comply with this Act.Authorizes appropriations for the Ombudsman through FY 2012.
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Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] · R–ID
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 11/19/2002 S11656-11658; text as passed Senate: CR 11/19/2002 S11657-11658; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR 11/19/2002 S11656-11657)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 11/19/2002 S11656-11658; text as passed Senate: CR 11/19/2002 S11657-11658; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR 11/19/2002 S11656-11657)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 737.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Jeffords with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 107-320.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Jeffords with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 107-320.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 107-1003.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2829)
Introduced in Senate
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