§ 31143. Investigating complaints and protecting complainants
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(a)Investigating Complaints.— The Secretary of Transportation shall conduct a timely investigation of a nonfrivolous written complaint alleging that a substantial violation of a regulation prescribed under this subchapter is occurring or has occurred within the prior 60 days. The Secretary shall give the complainant timely notice of the findings of the investigation. The Secretary is not required to conduct separate investigations of duplicative complaints.
(b)Protecting Complainants.— Notwithstanding section 552 of title 5, the Secretary may disclose the identity of a complainant only if disclosure is necessary to prosecute a violation. If disclosure becomes necessary, the Secretary shall take every practical means within the Secretary’s authority to ensure that the complainant is not subject to harassment, intimidation, disciplinary action, discrimination, or financial loss because of the disclosure.
(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1012.)
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- Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e)
- 108 Stat. 1012
- Pub. L. 105–178, title IV, § 4017
- 112 Stat. 413
- Pub. L. 106–159, title II, § 213
- 113 Stat. 1766
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§ 31143
Investigating complaints and protecting complainants
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e)
Stat.108 Stat. 1012
Pub. L.Pub. L. 105–178, title IV, § 4017
Stat.112 Stat. 413
Pub. L.Pub. L. 106–159, title II, § 213
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