A bill to provide additional authority to the Office of Ombudsman of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Ombudsman Reauthorization Act of 2003 - 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Inhofe without amendment. With written report No. 108-50. Minority views filed.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Inhofe without amendment. With written report No. 108-50. Minority views filed.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 103.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6889-6890; text: CR S6889-6890)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6889-6890; text: CR S6889-6890)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.