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42 U.S.C. § 4370j

Title 42 Chapter 55 Current through PL 119-73 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 4370j. Municipal Ombudsman

  • (a) There is established within the Office of the Administrator an Office of the Municipal Ombudsman, to be headed by a Municipal Ombudsman.
  • (b) The duties of the Municipal Ombudsman shall include the provision of—
    • (1) technical assistance to municipalities seeking to comply with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act [ 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.]; and
    • (2) information to the Administrator to help the Administrator ensure that agency policies are implemented by all offices of the Environmental Protection Agency, including regional offices.
  • (c) The Municipal Ombudsman shall work with appropriate offices at the headquarters and regional offices of the Environmental Protection Agency to ensure that a municipality seeking assistance is provided information regarding—
    • (1) available Federal financial assistance for which the municipality is eligible;
    • (2) flexibility available under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act; and
    • (3) the opportunity to develop an integrated plan under section 402(s) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act [ 33 U.S.C. 1342(s) ].
  • (d) The Municipal Ombudsman shall publish on the website of the Environmental Protection Agency—
    • (1) general information relating to—
      • (A) the technical assistance referred to in subsection (b)(1);
      • (B) the financial assistance referred to in subsection (c)(1);
      • (C) the flexibility referred to in subsection (c)(2); and
      • (D) any resources developed by the Administrator related to integrated plans under section 402(s) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act [ 33 U.S.C. 1342(s) ]; and
    • (2) a copy of each permit, order, or judicial consent decree that implements or incorporates such an integrated plan.

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