(a) In generalThe Secretary may, in any court of competent jurisdiction, commence a civil action for the purpose of obtaining temporary or permanent injunctive relief with respect to any violation of this part.
(b) Facilitation of information on violationsThe Secretary shall establish an administrative process for encouraging emergency response employees to provide information to the Secretary regarding violations of this part. As appropriate, the Secretary shall investigate alleged such 11 So in original. violations and seek appropriate injunctive relief.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XXVI, § 2695H, as added Pub. L. 111–87, § 13, Oct. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 2902.)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective DateSection effective as if enacted on Sept. 30, 2009, see section 2(a)(3)(B) of Pub. L. 111–87, set out as an Effective Date of 2009 Amendment; Revival of Section note under section 300ff–11 of this title.
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