; and (B) each self-governance compact (as defined in section 401 of such Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5361 )) entered into between the Secretary and an Indian tribe; and (3) carry out such other functions as the Secretary considers appropriate. ; and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking this subsection and inserting this section . 12208. Office of the Ombudsman Title III of the Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 ( 7 U.S.C. 2231b et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 310. Office of the Ombudsman (a) In general Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall establish within the Department an Office of the Ombudsman (in this section referred to as the Office ). The Office shall be independent of Department agencies and offices. (b) Ombudsman The Office shall be headed by an Ombudsman that shall— (1) be considered a senior official; and (2) have a background in civil rights enforcement. (c) Functions The functions of the Office shall be to— (1) assist producers and other customers of Department programs in navigating the civil rights review process; (2) ensure that participants (as defined in section 271) are aware of the appeals process under subtitle H of title II, including informal hearings under section 275; (3) promote awareness of the Office and its responsibilities among producers and other customers of Department programs