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15 U.S.C. 2652: Asbestos OmbudsmanText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 15-COMMERCE AND TRADECHAPTER 53-TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL
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§2652. Asbestos Ombudsman

(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.

( Pub. L. 94–469, title II, § 212 , as added Pub. L. 99–519, § 2 , Oct. 22, 1986 , 100 Stat. 2987 .)