42 USC 300j-1a - Innovative water technology grant program

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 300j–1a.

Innovative water technology grant program

(a)

Definitions

In this section:

(1)

Administrator

(2)

Eligible entity

The term “eligible entity” means—

(A)

a public water system (as defined under section 300f(4) of this title);

(B)

an institution of higher education;

(C)

a research institution or foundation;

(D)

a regional water organization; or

(E)

a nonprofit organization described in section 300j–1(e)(8) of this title.

(b)

Grant program authorized

(c)

Grants

In carrying out the program under subsection (b), the Administrator shall make grants to eligible entities—

(1)

to develop, test, and deploy innovative water technologies; or

(2)

to provide technical assistance to deploy demonstrated innovative water technologies.

(d)

Selection criteria

In making grants under this section, the Administrator shall—

(1)

award grants through a competitive process to eligible entities the Administrator determines are best able to carry out the purpose of the program; and

(2)

give priority to projects that have the potential—

(A)

to reduce ratepayer or community costs or costs of future capital investments;

(B)

to significantly improve human health or the environment; or

(C)

to provide additional drinking water supplies with minimal environmental impact.

(e)

Cost-sharing

(f)

Limitation

(g)

Report

(h)

Partnerships

(i)

Authorization of appropriations

(Pub. L. 115–270, title II, § 2007, Oct. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 3845.)

cite as: 42 USC 300j-1a