,,ii #aadth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #bhba ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,april #bj1 #bjaf ,mr4 ,cardin 7for himself1 ,mrs4 ,boxer1 ,ms4 ,mikulski1 ,mr4 ,markey1 ,ms4 ,stabenow1 ,mr4 ,reed1 ,mr4 ,casey1 ,mr4 ,whitehouse1 ,ms4 ,baldwin1 ,mr4 ,peters1 ,mr4 ,merkley1 ,mr4 ,sanders1 ,mr4 ,murphy1 ,mrs4 ,gillibrand1 ,mrs4 ,shaheen1 ,mr4 ,franken1 ,mr4 ,durbin1 ,mr4 ,menendez1 ,mr4 ,schumer1 ,mr4 ,booker1 ,mrs4 ,murray1 ,mr4 ,wyden1 ,ms4 ,hirono1 ,ms4 ,warren1 ,mr4 ,blumenthal1 ,ms4 ,cantwell1 ,mr4 ,heinrich1 ,mrs4 ,feinstein1 ,mr4 ,leahy1 and ,mr4 ,reid7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,finance ,a ,,bill ,to improve drinking water quality and reduce lead exposure in homes1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,testing1 ,removal1 and ,updated ,evaluations of ,lead ,everywhere in ,america for ,dramatic ,enhancements that ,restore ,safety to ,homes1 ,infrastructure1 and ,pipes ,act of #bjaf or the ,true ,l,e,a,dership ,act of #bjaf4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,,title ,i--,investing in water infrastructure ,subtitle ,a--,reducing lead in drinking water ,sec4 #aaja4 ,reducing lead in drinking water4 ,subtitle ,b--,funding water ,sec4 #abja4 ,drinking ,water ,state ,revolving ,fund4 ,sec4 #abjb4 ,clean ,water ,state ,revolving ,fund4 ,subtitle ,c--,,wifia pilot program ,sec4 #acja4 ,permanent authorization for ,,wifia pilot program4 ,subtitle ,d--,iron and steel in public water systems ,sec4 #adja4 ,taxpayer-produced iron and steel in public water systems4 ,subtitle ,e--,sustainable water infrastructure investment ,sec4 #aeja4 ,findings and purpose4 ,sec4 #aejb4 ,exempt-facility bonds for sewage and water supply facilities4 ,,title ,,ii--,reforming lead notification1 testing1 and transparency ,subtitle ,a--,elevated blood lead levels ,sec4 #baja4 ,state reporting of elevated blood lead levels4 ,subtitle ,b--,lead and copper regulations ,sec4 #bbja4 ,lead and copper in drinking water4 ,subtitle ,c--,drinking water regulations ,sec4 #bcja4 ,enforcement of drinking water regulations4 ,subtitle ,d--,contaminant and lead electronic accounting and reporting requirements ,sec4 #bdja4 ,assistance for disadvantaged communities4 ,sec4 #bdjb4 ,drinking water quality improvement for minority1 tribal1 and low-income communities4 ,sec4 #bdjc4 ,compliance and inspections of public water supplies4 ,sec4 #bdjd4 ,electronic reporting of test results4 ,sec4 #bdje4 ,priority of applications4 ,sec4 #bdjf4 ,notification of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention and ,state health agencies4 ,subtitle ,e--,grants for ,lead ,testing in ,schools ,sec4 #beja4 ,lead testing in school and child care drinking water4 ,,title ,,iii--,building healthier homes and communities ,subtitle ,a--,home lead safety tax credit ,sec4 #caja4 ,findings2 purpose4 ,sec4 #cajb4 ,home lead hazard reduction activity tax credit4 ,subtitle ,b--,title ,x ,amendments ,act ,sec4 #cbja4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #cbjb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #cbjc4 ,grant program4 ,sec4 #cbjd4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,subtitle ,c--,healthy ,housing ,council ,sec4 #ccja4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #ccjb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #ccjc4 ,interagency council on healthy housing4 ,sec4 #ccjd4 ,functions of the council4 ,sec4 #ccje4 ,powers of the council4 ,sec4 #ccjf4 ,council personnel matters4 ,sec4 #ccjg4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,subtitle ,d--,lead-,safe housing for kids ,sec4 #cdja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #cdjb4 ,updates to lead-contaminated dust and lead-contaminated soil standards4 ,sec4 #cdjc4 ,amendments to ,residential ,lead-,based ,paint ,hazard ,reduction ,act of #aiib4 ,sec4 #cdjd4 ,amendments to the ,lead-,based ,paint ,poisoning ,prevention ,act4 ,sec4 #cdje4 ,,gao reports on lead hazards in federally assisted housing4 ,sec4 #cdjf4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,,title ,,iv--,accelerating water technologies ,sec4 #daja4 ,innovation in ,clean ,water ,state revolving funds4 ,sec4 #dajb4 ,innovation in ,drinking ,water ,state revolving funds4 ,sec4 #dajc4 ,innovative water technology grant program4 ,,title ,v--,citizen empowerment during water emergencies ,sec4 #eaja4 ,emergency powers4 ,,title ,,vi--,disaster assistance for lead contamination of drinking water ,sec4 #faja4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #fajb4 ,authority to use disaster relief funds4 ,,title ,,vii--,mitigating the effects of lead poisoning on children ,sec4 #gaja4 ,grants for local educational agencies affected by lead poisoning4 ,,title ,,viii--,wage rate requirements ,sec4 #haja4 ,wage rate requirements4 ,i ,investing in water infrastructure ,a ,reducing lead in drinking water #aaja4 ,reducing lead in drinking water 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a community water system 7as defined in section #adja of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f772 7,b7 a system located in an area governed by an ,indian ,tribe 7as defined in that section72 7,c7 a nontransient noncommunity water system2 7,d7 a qualified nonprofit organization1 as determined by the ,administrator2 and 7,e7 a municipality or ,state1 interstate1 or intermunicipal agency4 7#b7 ,lead reduction project 7,a7 ,in general ,the term lead reduction project means a project or activity the primary purpose of which is to reduce the level of lead in water for human consumption by-- 7i7 replacement of publicly owned portions of lead service lines2 7ii7 testing1 planning1 or other relevant activities1 as determined by the ,administrator1 to identify and address conditions 7including corrosion control7 that contribute to increased lead levels in water for human consumption2 7iii7 assistance to low-income homeowners to replace privately owned portions of service lines1 pipes1 fittings1 or fixtures that contain lead2 and 7iv7 education of consumers regarding measures to reduce exposure to lead from drinking water or other sources4 7,b7 ,limitation ,the term lead reduction project does not include a partial lead service line replacement if1 at the conclusion of that service line replacement1 drinking water is delivered to a household through a publicly or privately owned portion of a lead service line4 7#c7 ,low-income ,the term low-income1 with respect to an individual provided assistance under this section1 has such meaning as may be given the term by the head of the municipality or ,state1 interstate1 or intermunicipal agency with jurisdiction over the area to which assistance is provided4 7#d7 ,municipality ,the term municipality means-- 7,a7 a city1 town1 borough1 county1 parish1 district1 association1 or other public entity established by1 or pursuant to1 applicable ,state law2 and 7,b7 an ,indian tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b774 7b7 ,grant program 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall establish a grant program to provide assistance to eligible entities for lead reduction projects in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,evaluation ,in providing assistance under this section1 the ,administrator shall evaluate-- 7,a7 that an eligible entity applying for assistance has identified the source of lead in water for human consumption2 and 7,b7 the means by which the proposed lead reduction project would reduce lead levels in the applicable water system4 7#c7 ,priority application ,in providing grants under this subsection1 the ,administrator shall give priority to an eligible entity that-- 7,a7 carries out a lead reduction project at a public water system or nontransient noncommunity water system that has exceeded the lead action level established by the ,administrator at any time during the #c-year period preceding the date of submission of the application of the eligible entity2 7,b7 addresses lead levels in water for human consumption at a school1 daycare1 or other facility that primarily serves children or another vulnerable human subpopulation2 or 7,c7 addresses such priority criteria as the ,administrator may establish1 consistent with the goal of reducing lead levels of concern4 7#d7 ,cost sharing 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the non-,federal share of the total cost of a project funded by a grant under this subsection shall be not less than #bj percent4 7,b7 ,waiver ,the ,administrator may reduce or eliminate the non-,federal share under subparagraph 7,a7 for reasons of affordability1 as the ,administrator determines to be appropriate4 7#e7 ,low-income assistance 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 an eligible entity may use a grant provided under this subsection to provide assistance to low-income homeowners to carry out lead reduction projects4 7,b7 ,limitation ,the amount of a grant provided to a low-income homeowner under this paragraph shall not exceed the cost of replacement of the privately owned portion of the service line4 7#f7 ,special consideration for lead service line replacement ,in carrying out lead service line replacement using a grant under this subsection1 an eligible entity shall-- 7,a7 notify customers of the planned replacement of any publicly owned portion of the lead service line2 7,b7 offer-- 7i7 in the case of a homeowner that is not low-income1 to replace the privately owned portion of the lead service line at the cost of replacement2 and 7ii7 in the case of a low-income homeowner1 to replace the privately owned portion of the lead service line and any pipes1 fittings1 and fixtures that contain lead at a cost that is equal to the difference between-- 7,i7 the cost of replacement2 and 7,,ii7 the amount of low-income assistance available to the homeowner under paragraph 7#e72 7,c7 notify each customer that a planned replacement of any publicly owned portion of a lead service line that is funded by a grant made under this subsection will not be carried out unless the customer consents to the simultaneous replacement of the privately owned portion of the lead service line2 and 7,d7 demonstrate that the eligible entity has considered multiple options for reducing lead in drinking water1 including an evaluation of options for corrosion control4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subtitle #fj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjba4 ,b ,funding water #abja4 ,drinking ,water ,state ,revolving ,fund ,section #adeb of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7 is amended by striking subsection 7m7 and inserting the following3 7m7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- 7#a7 #c1acj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjag2 7#b7 #c1fjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah2 7#c7 #d1adj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai2 7#d7 #d1hjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 and 7#e7 #e1ejj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 4 #abjb4 ,clean ,water ,state ,revolving ,fund ,title ,,vi of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acha et seq47 is amended by striking section #fjg and inserting the following3 #fjg4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title-- 7#a7 #e1ahj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjag2 7#b7 #e1ifj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah2 7#c7 #f1hej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai2 7#d7 #g1hhj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 and 7#e7 #i1jfj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 4 ,c ,,wifia pilot program #acja4 ,permanent authorization for ,,wifia pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,section #ejcc of the ,water ,infrastructure ,finance and ,innovation ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ciab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,b7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,there is authorized to be appropriated to each of the ,secretary and the ,administrator and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,mandatory funding 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 on ,october #a1 #bjaf1 and on each ,october #a thereafter through ,october #a1 #bjbi1 out of any funds in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall transfer to the ,administrator to carry out this subtitle #a1cei1iej1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 7,b7 ,receipt and acceptance ,the ,administrator shall be entitled to receive1 shall accept1 and shall use to carry out this subtitle the funds transferred under subparagraph 7,a71 without further appropriation4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjai and inserting for each fiscal year in which funds are made available to carry out this subtitle4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,subtitle ,c of title ,v of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cija et seq47 is amended by striking the subtitle designation and heading and inserting the following3 ,c ,innovative financing projects 4 7#b7 ,section #ejbc of the ,water ,infrastructure ,finance and ,innovation ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cjib7 is amended by striking pilot each place it appears4 7#c7 ,section #ejcd of the ,water ,infrastructure ,finance and ,innovation ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ciac7 is amended by striking the section designation and heading and inserting the following3 #ejcd4 ,reports on program implementation 4 7#d7 ,the table of contents for the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-aba7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking the item relating to subtitle ,c of title ,v and inserting the following3 ,subtitle ,c--,innovative ,financing ,projects 2 and 7,b7 by striking the item relating to section #ejcd and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #ejcd4 ,reports on program implementation4 4 ,d ,iron and steel in public water systems #adja4 ,taxpayer-produced iron and steel in public water systems ,section #adeb7;a7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,requirement for the use of ,american materials 7,a7 ,definition of iron and steel products ,in this paragraph1 the term iron and steel products means the following products made1 in part1 of iron or steel3 7i7 ,lined or unlined pipe and fittings4 7ii7 ,manhole covers and other municipal castings4 7iii7 ,hydrants4 7iv7 ,tanks4 7v7 ,flanges4 7vi7 ,pipe clamps and restraints4 7vii7 ,valves4 7viii7 ,structural steel4 7ix7 ,reinforced precast concrete4 7x7 ,construction materials4 7,b7 ,requirement ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 except as provided in subparagraph 7,c71 none of the funds made available by a ,state loan fund authorized under this section may be used for a project for the construction1 alteration1 maintenance1 or repair of a public water system unless all the iron and steel products used in the project are produced in the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,waivers ,subparagraph 7,b7 shall not apply in any case or category of cases in which the ,administrator finds that-- 7i7 applying subparagraph 7,b7 would be inconsistent with the public interest2 7ii7 iron and steel products are not produced in the ,united ,states in sufficient and reasonably available quantities and of a satisfactory quality2 or 7iii7 inclusion of iron and steel products produced in the ,united ,states will increase the cost of the overall product by more than #be percent4 7,d7 ,public notice for waiver ,if the ,administrator receives a request for a waiver under this paragraph1 the ,administrator shall-- 7i7 make available to the public on an informal basis1 including on the website of the ,administrator-- 7,i7 a copy of the request2 and 7,,ii7 any information available to the ,administrator regarding the request2 and 7ii7 provide notice of1 and opportunity for informal public comment on1 the request for a period of not less than #ae days before making a finding based on a request under subparagraph 7,c74 7,e7 ,application ,this paragraph shall be applied in a manner consistent with ,united ,states obligations under international agreements4 7,f7 ,management and oversight ,the ,administrator may use not more than #j4be percent of any funds made available to carry out this title for management and oversight of the requirements of this paragraph4 4 ,e ,sustainable water infrastructure investment #aeja4 ,findings and purpose 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,our ,nation's water and wastewater systems are among the best in the world1 providing safe drinking water and sanitation to our citizens4 7#b7 ,in addition to protecting the health of our citizens1 community water systems are essential to our local economies1 enabling industries to achieve growth and productivity that make ,america strong and prosperous4 7#c7 ,regulated under title ,,xiv of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f et seq42 commonly known as the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act7 and the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq471 community drinking water systems and wastewater collection and treatment facilities are critical elements in the ,nation's infrastructure4 7#d7 ,water and wastewater infrastructure is comprised of a mixture of old and new technology4 ,in many local communities across the ,nation1 the old infrastructure has deteriorated to critical conditions and is very costly to replace4 ,recent government studies have estimated costs of #ejj1jjj1jjj1jjj to #hjj1jjj1jjj1jjj over the next #bj years for maintaining and improving the existing inventory1 building new infrastructure1 and meeting new water quality standards4 7#e7 ,the historical approach of funding infrastructure is insufficient to meet the investment needs of the future4 7#f7 ,the ,federal partnership with ,state and local communities has played a pivotal role in improving the ,nation's water quality and drinking water supplies4 ,federal assistance under this partnership has been the linchpin of these improvements4 7#g7 ,in light of constrained ,federal budgets1 the availability of exempt-facility financing represents an important financing tool to help close the gap between funds currently being invested and water infrastructure needs1 preserving the ,federal partnership4 7#h7 ,providing alternative financing solutions1 such as tax-exempt securities1 encourages investment in water and wastewater infrastructure that in turn creates local jobs and protects the health of our citizens4 7#i7 ,federally mandated ,state volume cap restrictions in conjunction with other priorities have limited the use of tax-exempt securities on water and wastewater infrastructure investment4 7#aj7 ,removal of ,state volume caps for water and wastewater infrastructure will accelerate and increase overall investment in the ,nation's critical water infrastructure2 facilitate increased use of innovative infrastructure delivery methods supporting sustainable water systems through public-private partnerships that optimize design1 financing1 construction1 and long-term management1 maintenance and viability2 and provide for more effective risk management of complex water infrastructure projects by municipal utility and private sector partners4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this subtitle is to provide alternative financing for long-term infrastructure capital investment programs1 and to restore the ,nation's safe drinking water and wastewater infrastructure capability and protect the health of our citizens4 #aejb4 ,exempt-facility bonds for sewage and water supply facilities 7a7 ,bonds for water and sewage facilities exempt from volume cap on private activity bonds ,paragraph 7#c7 of section #adf7;g7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by inserting 7#d71 7#e71 after 7#b714 7b7 ,conforming change ,paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c77;,b7 of section #adf7k7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf are both amended by striking 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 and inserting 7#f74 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to obligations issued after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,,ii ,reforming lead notification1 testing1 and transparency ,a ,elevated blood lead levels #baja4 ,state reporting of elevated blood lead levels 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 acting through the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 shall establish procedures under which a ,state shall1 on a quarterly basis1 report to the ,director the number of residents of the ,state under #b years of age who have elevated blood lead levels4 7b7 ,identification and investigation ,the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 based on the reports received under subsection 7a71 shall identify specific areas where children with high blood lead levels are concentrated and conduct an investigation to determine the sources of lead in such areas4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated1 such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section4 ,b ,lead and copper regulations #bbja4 ,lead and copper in drinking water 7a7 ,regulations required ,section #adab7;b7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#a7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#ad7 and 7#ae7 as paragraphs 7#ae7 and 7#af71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ac7 the following3 7#ad7 ,lead and copper in drinking water ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,true ,l,e,a,dership ,act of #bjaf1 the ,administrator shall promulgate lead and copper regulations that-- 7,a7 based on the amount of lead that would result in a blood lead level greater than #e micrograms per deciliter in any healthy infant with an average blood lead level who consumes infant formula made with water1 establish a household action level for priority setting for lead and copper that triggers-- 7i7 not later than #bh days after the date on which the household action level is reached1 plain-language consumer notification that is culturally and linguistically appropriate2 7ii7 a report to the appropriate public health agency2 and 7iii7 an examination by the public water system of service line material1 and the prioritization of the removal by the public water system1 of any lead portion of the service line2 7,b7 provide for frequent and culturally and linguistically appropriate multi-media outreach in plain language about the health risk and protection available to-- 7i7 consumers with known or suspected full or partial lead service lines2 7ii7 public and private institutions and facilities that serve individuals of any other vulnerable population1 including-- 7,i7 children2 7,,ii7 pregnant women2 and 7,,iii7 an immunocompromised population1 such as-- 7aa7 individuals living with auto immune deficiency syndrome or human immunodeficiency virus2 and 7bb7 the elderly2 and 7iii7 caregivers and healthcare providers for any individual described in clause 7i7 or 7ii72 7,c7 require1 for each monitoring period1 each public water system to publish on a publicly accessible website of the public water system1 or distribute by carrier route presort if the public water system does not maintain a publicly accessible website1 or distribute door-to-door if a substantial portion of the population served by the public water system does not have access to the ,internet or is elderly-- 7i7 the number of households served by the public water system that have a household action level that is greater than the household action level established by the ,administrator under subparagraph 7,a72 7ii7 all levels of lead and copper found in each monitoring period2 and 7iii7 the most recent #ijth percentile levels for lead and copper1 as compared to the system action levels for lead and copper2 7,d7 in the case of a community that has a lead service line1 require the public water system to provide a public statement of lead service line ownership that includes the legal basis of that determination of ownership2 7,e7 modify lead monitoring requirements to provide for-- 7i7 voluntary consumer-requested tap sampling for lead2 and 7ii7 the use of any result of a tap sample described in clause 7i7-- 7,i7 to inform-- 7aa7 consumer action to reduce the risk of lead in the home of the consumer2 and 7bb7 in the case of a tap sample that is higher than the household action level established in subparagraph 7,a71 the consumer and the appropriate public health agency2 and 7,,ii7 to assess-- 7aa7 if the tap sample meets the site selection criteria described in the regulations issued by the ,administrator for the control of lead and copper1 the effectiveness of corrosion control treatment2 or 7bb7 any other potential cause of an elevated lead level2 and 7,f7 are periodically reviewed and revised in accordance with paragraph 7#i71 including the revision of the household action level established by the ,administrator under subparagraph 7,a7 to require action based on the quantity of lead in drinking water that would result in a blood lead level1 for any healthy infant with an average blood lead level who consumes infant formula made with water1 equal to not less than the national #ig4eth percentile for childhood blood lead level4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #adae7;e7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#d7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking #adab7;b77#ae7 and inserting #adab7;b77#af72 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#g77;,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking #adab7;b77#ae7 and inserting #adab7;b77#af72 and 7,b7 in clause 7iii71 by striking #adab7;b77#ae77;,a7 and inserting #adab7;b77#af77;,a74 7c7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this ,act1 or the amendments made by this ,act1 authorizes or requires the elimination or weakening of any requirement or health protection relating to lead and copper under part #ada of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act74 ,c ,drinking water regulations #bcja4 ,enforcement of drinking water regulations 7a7 ,exceedance of lead action level ,section #adad7;c7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#c7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,notice of any exceedance of a lead action level or any other prescribed level of lead in a regulation issued under section #adab1 including the concentrations of lead found in a monitoring activity4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e7 as subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,f71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 ,exceedance of lead action level ,regulations issued under subparagraph 7,a7 shall specify notification procedures for an exceedance of a lead action level or any other prescribed level of lead in a regulation issued under section #adab4 2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively2 and 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,notification of the public relating to lead 7,a7 ,exceedance of lead action level ,not later than #ae days after the date of an exceedance of a lead action level or any other prescribed level of lead in a regulation issued under section #adab1 the ,administrator shall notify the public of the concentrations of lead found in the monitoring activity conducted by the public water system if the public water system or the ,state does not notify the public of the concentrations of lead found in a monitoring activity4 7,b7 ,results of lead monitoring 7i7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may provide notice of any result of lead monitoring conducted by a public water system to-- 7,i7 any person that is served by the public water system2 or 7,,ii7 the local or ,state health department of a locality or ,state in which the public water system is located4 7ii7 ,form of notice ,the ,administrator may provide the notice described in clause 7i7 by-- 7,i7 press release2 or 7,,ii7 other form of communication1 including local media4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #adad7;c7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#c7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,c71 by striking paragraph 7#b77;,e7 and inserting paragraph 7#b77;,f72 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b77i77,,ii71 by striking subparagraph 7,d7 and inserting subparagraph 7,e72 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b71 in the first sentence1 by striking 7,d7 and inserting 7,e74 ,d ,contaminant and lead electronic accounting and reporting requirements #bdja4 ,assistance for disadvantaged communities 7a7 ,assistance ,to increase compliance with national drinking water standards ,section #adeb of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#c71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,assistance to increase compliance ,an intended use plan shall provide that1 of the funds received by the ,state in a fiscal year through a capitalization grant under this section1 the ,state shall1 to the extent that the ,state receives sufficient eligible project applications1 reserve not less than #f percent of those funds to provide assistance under subsection 7d7 to one or more public water systems described in a list included in an intended use plan under paragraph 7#b77;,d74 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#a71 respectively2 7,b7 by moving the paragraphs so as to appear in numerical order2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a77-- 7i7 in the first sentence-- 7,i7 by striking ,in this subsection and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,in this subsection 2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 or a portion of the service area1 after service area2 and 7ii7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,the ,administrator and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,affordability criteria for disadvantaged communities 7i7 ,in general ,in establishing affordability criteria1 each ,state that has entered into a capitalization agreement under this section shall consider1 solicit public comment on1 and include in the affordability criteria1 as appropriate-- 7,i7 the methods or criteria that the ,state intends to use to identify disadvantaged communities2 7,,ii7 a description of the institutional1 regulatory1 financial1 tax1 or legal factors at the ,federal1 ,state1 or local level that affect the affordability criteria2 and 7,,iii7 a description of the manner in which the ,state will assist a disadvantaged community under this subsection4 7ii7 ,assistance to ,states ,the ,administrator 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#b7 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a77-- 7i7 by striking ,notwithstanding and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,additional subsidization ,notwithstanding 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,direct and primary benefit ,any additional subsidization provided under subparagraph 7,a7 shall directly and primarily benefit the disadvantaged community4 2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#c7 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a771 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting paragraph 7#b74 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #adeb7;f77#a77;,b7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;f77#a77;,b77 is amended by striking subsection 7d77#c7 and inserting subsection 7d77#a74 #bdjb4 ,drinking water quality improvement for minority1 tribal1 and low-income communities 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#b7 ,water quality testing ,the term water quality testing means the testing of drinking water for the presence of lead or any other contaminant that poses a public health risk4 7b7 ,formal guidance ,the ,administrator shall issue formal guidance to develop a process to protect and improve the drinking water of minority1 tribal1 and low-income communities4 7c7 ,expedited water quality testing 7#a7 ,in general ,in developing the process described in subsection 7b71 the ,administrator shall establish and maintain1 within the ,office of ,environmental ,justice of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 a process by which a minority1 tribal1 or low-income community1 as defined by the ,director of the ,office of ,environmental ,justice of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 may request expedited water quality testing of the drinking water of the community for the presence of lead or any other contaminant that poses a public health risk to individuals in the community4 7#b7 ,results ,the ,administrator shall provide to the requestor the results of an expedited water quality testing carried out in accordance with paragraph 7#a7 in a timely manner4 7#c7 ,website ,the ,administrator shall develop and maintain a publicly accessible website through which a request for expedited water quality testing in accordance with paragraph 7#a7 may be submitted1 in compliance with applicable ,federal law 7including regulations7 and policies relating to the protection of individual privacy4 7#d7 ,performance measure 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall develop a performance measure for the expedited water quality testing carried out in accordance with paragraph 7#a7 to determine the average number of days between the date of submission of a request for expedited water quality testing and the date of completion of a request4 7,b7 ,reporting ,the performance measure described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be published on the website described in paragraph 7#c7 not less frequently than once each calendar year4 7d7 ,electronic database ,the ,administrator shall develop and maintain an electronic database of water quality and health screening tests that includes the results of any-- 7#a7 water system supplier water quality test required under the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f et seq472 7#b7 health screening1 including blood lead test results1 aggregated not less frequently than once each month on a geographic scale not smaller than county level1 to be coordinated with the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 required under section #cag;,a of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;b-l7 and in accordance with the ,health ,insurance ,portability and ,accountability ,act of #aiif 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bja et seq472 and 7#c7 expedited water quality testing carried out in accordance with subsection 7c77#a74 7e7 ,regional liaison 7#a7 ,in general ,in developing the process described in subsection 7b71 the ,administrator shall ensure that not fewer than #a employee in each regional office of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency will serve as a liaison to minority1 tribal1 and low-income communities in the relevant region4 7#b7 ,public identification ,the ,administrator shall prominently identify each regional liaison selected under paragraph 7#a7 on the website of-- 7,a7 the relevant regional office of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 and 7,b7 the ,office of ,environmental ,justice of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7f7 ,community partnership ,the ,administrator may make grants to community organizations that represent1 operate in1 or serve a minority1 tribal1 or low-income community1 as determined by the ,administrator1 to educate the residents of the community on-- 7#a7 contaminants in drinking water that may have an adverse effect on human health2 and 7#b7 assistance that the ,administrator may provide to residents to identify and address a drinking water contaminant that may have an adverse effect on human health4 7g7 ,public interest science partnerships ,the ,administrator may create a partnership with an academic or research institution1 including another ,federal agency1 to conduct or promote science that serves the public interest by sharing data or costs or engaging in any other activity of mutual benefit-- 7#a7 to identify-- 7,a7 any contaminant in drinking water that may have an adverse effect on human health2 and 7,b7 a significant public health crisis caused by any violation or contamination that-- 7i7 has the potential to have a serious adverse effect on human health that requires notice under section #adad7;c77#b77;,c7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#c7;c77#b77;,c772 or 7ii7 may present an imminent and substantial endangerment to the health of persons 7within the meaning of section #adca7;a7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;i7a7772 and 7#b7 to measure the risk that a minority1 tribal1 or low-income community faces from contaminants in drinking water that may have an adverse effect on human health4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated for the period of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb-- 7#a7 to carry out subsection 7c71 #b1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 to provide grants to community partners to carry out subsection 7f71 #e1jjj1jjj2 and 7#c7 to carry out subsection 7g71 #aj1jjj1jjj4 #bdjc4 ,compliance and inspections of public water supplies 7a7 ,reporting noncompliance ,section #adeb7;b77#b7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;b77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 a list that includes-- 7i7 any public water system in the ,state that-- 7,i7 has in effect an exemption or variance for any national primary drinking water regulation2 7,,ii7 is in persistent violation of any requirement for a maximum contaminant level or treatment technique under a national primary drinking water regulation2 or 7,,iii7 the ,state or ,administrator determines may present an imminent and substantial endangerment to the health of persons 7within the meaning of section #adca7;a772 7ii7 the relevant national primary drinking regulation for the exemption1 variance1 or violation2 and 7iii7 7,i7 the effective date of the exemption or variance2 or 7,,ii7 the date on which the persistent violation began4 4 7b7 ,advice and technical assistance ,section #adad7;a77#a7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#c7;a77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 in the undesignated matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking ,whenever and inserting ,the ,administrator shall notify the ,state and the public water system of noncompliance by the public water system if 2 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking pursuant thereto1 and inserting in accordance with that variance or exemption42 and 7,c7 by striking the undesignated matter following clause 7ii72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,advice and technical assistance 7i7 ,in general ,after providing notice of noncompliance to the ,state and the public water system under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator may provide such advice and technical assistance to the ,state and public water system as the ,administrator determines appropriate to bring the public water system into compliance with the variance or exemption by the earliest date feasible4 7ii7 ,considerations ,in making a determination to provide advice and technical assistance under clause 7i71 the ,administrator may consider-- 7,i7 the potential for the noncompliance to result in a serious adverse effect to human health2 7,,ii7 whether the noncompliance has occurred continuously or frequently2 and 7,,iii7 the effectiveness of any past technical assistance effort4 4 7c7 ,additional inspections ,section #adad of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#c7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 through 7i7 as subsections 7e7 through 7j71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,additional inspections after a violation 7#a7 ,in general ,after consultation with the ,states1 the ,administrator shall1 by regulation1 prescribe the number1 frequency1 and type of additional inspections that shall be carried out after any violation that requires notice under subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,regulations ,the regulations issued under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 take into account-- 7i7 the difference between-- 7,i7 intermittent or infrequent violations2 and 7,,ii7 continuous or frequent violations2 7ii7 the seriousness of any potential adverse health effect that may be related to a violation2 and 7iii7 the number and severity of a past violation by a public water system2 and 7,b7 specify the procedure for an inspection after a violation by a public water system that has the potential to cause a serious adverse effect on human health due to short-term exposure to a contaminant4 4 7#c7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,section #adad of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#c7 is amended-- 7i7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,i7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking subsection 7g7 and inserting subsection 7h72 and 7,,ii7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 in the undesignated matter following clause 7ii71 by striking subsection 7g7 and inserting subsection 7h72 and 7ii7 in subsection 7b71 in the undesignated matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsection 7g7 and inserting subsection 7h74 7,b7 ,section #addh7;a7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#g7;a77 is amended in the third sentence of the undesignated matter following paragraph 7#b7 by striking #adad7;g77#c77;,b7 and inserting #adad7;h77#c77;,b74 #bdjd4 ,electronic reporting of test results ,section #adad of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#c7 7as amended by section #bdjc7;c77#a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,electronic reporting of compliance monitoring data ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,administrator shall issue a final rule that establishes requirements for electronic submission-- 7#a7 by public water systems of all compliance monitoring data-- 7,a7 to the ,administrator2 or 7,b7 with respect to a public water system in a ,state that has primary enforcement responsibility under section #adac1 to that ,state2 and 7#b7 by each ,state that has primary enforcement responsibility under section #adac to the ,administrator all compliance monitoring data submitted by a public water system to the ,state under paragraph 7#a77;,b74 4 #bdje4 ,priority of applications ,section #adeb7;b77#c77;,a7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;b77#c77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in clause 7iii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by inserting at the end the following3 7iv7 improve-- 7,i7 real-time continuous on-site electronic monitoring2 or 7,,ii7 transmission of testing results2 and 7v7 improve the ability of a public water system-- 7,i7 to protect human health2 and 7,,ii7 to comply with this title in manner that is affordable4 4 #bdjf4 ,notification of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention and ,state health agencies ,section #adad7;c77#b77;,c7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#c7;c77#b77;,c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7iii7-- 7,a7 by striking ,administrator or and inserting ,administrator1 the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 and1 if applicable1 2 7,b7 by inserting and the appropriate ,state and county health agencies after #adac2 and 7,c7 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 by redesignating clause 7iv7 as clause 7v72 and 7#c7 by inserting after clause 7iii7 the following3 7iv7 be provided to each person served by the public water system-- 7,i7 in the first billing statement that the public water system prepares after the date on which the violation occurs2 and 7,,ii7 in a manner consistent with clause 7ii72 and 4 ,e ,grants for ,lead ,testing in ,schools #beja4 ,lead testing in school and child care drinking water 7a7 ,in general ,section #adfd of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#bd7 is amended by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,voluntary school and child care lead testing grant program 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,child care program ,the term child care program has the meaning given the term early childhood education program in section #ajc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc74 7,b7 ,local educational agency ,the term local educational agency means-- 7i7 a local educational agency 7as defined in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja772 7ii7 a tribal education agency 7as defined in section #c of the ,national ,environmental ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #eejb772 and 7iii7 an operator of a child care program facility4 7#b7 ,establishment 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,true ,l,e,a,dership ,act of #bjaf1 the ,administrator shall establish a voluntary school and child care lead testing grant program to make grants available to ,states to assist local educational agencies in voluntary testing for lead contamination in drinking water at schools and child care programs under the jurisdiction of the local educational agencies4 7,b7 ,grants to local educational agencies ,the ,administrator may make grants directly available to local educational agencies for the voluntary testing described in subparagraph 7,a7 in-- 7i7 any ,state that does not participate in the voluntary school and child care lead testing grant program established under that subparagraph2 and 7ii7 any direct implementation area4 7#c7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection1 a ,state or local educational agency shall submit to the ,administrator an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,administrator may require4 7#d7 ,use of funds 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,state or local educational agency that receives a grant under this subsection may use grant funds for the voluntary testing described in paragraph 7#b77;,a74 7,b7 ,limitation ,not more than #e percent of grant funds accepted under this subsection shall be used to pay the administrative costs of carrying out this subsection4 7#e7 ,guidance2 public availability ,as a condition of receiving a grant under this subsection1 the ,state or local educational agency shall ensure that each local educational agency to which grant funds are distributed shall-- 7,a7 expend grant funds in accordance with-- 7i7 the guidance of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency entitled #c,ts for ,reducing ,lead in ,drinking ,water in ,schools3 ,revised ,technical ,guidance and dated ,october #bjjf 7or any successor guidance72 or 7ii7 applicable ,state regulations or guidance regarding reducing lead in drinking water in schools and child care programs that is not less stringent than the guidance referred to in clause 7i72 and 7,b7 7i7 make available in the administrative offices1 and to the maximum extent practicable1 on the ,internet website1 of the local educational agency for inspection by the public 7including teachers1 other school personnel1 and parents7 a copy of the results of any voluntary testing for lead contamination in school and child care program drinking water that is carried out with grant funds under this subsection2 and 7ii7 notify parent1 teacher1 and employee organizations of the availability of the results described in clause 7i74 7#f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjag and each fiscal year thereafter4 4 7b7 ,repeal ,section #adfe of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#be7 is repealed4 ,,iii ,building healthier homes and communities ,a ,home lead safety tax credit #caja4 ,findings2 purpose 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that3 7#a7 ,lead is a metal that can produce a wide range of health effects in humans when ingested4 ,children are more vulnerable to lead poisoning than adults4 7#b7 ,lead poisoning is a serious1 entirely preventable threat to a child's intelligence1 behavior1 and learning4 ,in severe cases1 lead poisoning can result in death4 7#c7 ,according to the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 approximately #bc million housing units nationwide have at least one lead paint hazard4 7#d7 ,in fiscal year #bjae1 funding for ,federal lead abatement programs1 such as the ,lead ,hazard ,control ,grant ,program1 only provided for lead abatement or interim control measures for #ah1fjj homes4 7#e7 ,childhood lead poisoning can be dramatically reduced by the abatement or complete removal of all lead-based hazards4 ,empirical studies also have shown substantial reductions in lead poisoning when the affected properties have undergone interim control measures that are less costly than abatement4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to encourage the safe removal of lead hazards from homes and thereby decrease the number of children who suffer reduced intelligence1 learning difficulties1 behavioral problems1 and other health consequences due to lead poisoning4 #cajb4 ,home lead hazard reduction activity tax credit 7a7 ,in general ,subpart ,c of part ,,iv of subchapter ,a of chapter #a of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by inserting after section #cf;,b the following new section3 #cf;,c4 ,home lead hazard reduction activity 7a7 ,allowance of credit 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this subtitle for the taxable year an amount equal to #ej percent of the lead hazard reduction activity cost paid or incurred by the taxpayer during the taxable year for each eligible dwelling unit4 7#b7 ,election to apply costs to prior year ,for purposes of this section1 a taxpayer may elect to treat any lead hazard reduction activity cost paid or incurred by the taxpayer during the taxable year as having been paid or incurred during the preceding taxable year4 7b7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 the amount of the credit allowed under subsection 7a7 for any eligible dwelling unit for any taxable year shall not exceed-- 7,a7 #c1jjj in the case of lead hazard reduction activity cost including lead abatement measures described in clauses 7i71 7ii71 7iv71 and 7v7 of subsection 7c77#a77;,a71 or 7,b7 #a1jjj in the case of lead hazard reduction activity cost including interim lead control measures described in clauses 7i71 7iii71 7iv71 and 7v7 of subsection 7c77#a77;,a74 7#b7 ,other tax credits ,in the case of any credit against ,state or local tax liabilities which is allowable under the laws of any ,state or political subdivision thereof to a taxpayer with respect to any costs paid or incurred by the taxpayer which would otherwise qualify as lead hazard reduction activity costs under this section 7referred to in this paragraph as the ,state or local tax credit amount71 the amount of the credit allowed under subsection 7a7 for any eligible dwelling unit for any taxable year 7determined after application of paragraph 7#a77 shall not exceed an amount equal to the difference between-- 7,a7 the lead hazard reduction activity cost paid or incurred by the taxpayer during the taxable year for such unit1 and 7,b7 the ,state or local tax credit amount4 7#c7 ,limitation per residence ,the cumulative amount of the credit allowed under subsection 7a7 for an eligible dwelling unit for all taxable years shall not exceed #d1jjj4 7c7 ,definitions and special rules ,for purposes of this section3 7#a7 ,lead hazard reduction activity cost 7,a7 ,in general ,the term lead hazard reduction activity cost means1 with respect to any eligible dwelling unit-- 7i7 the cost for a certified risk assessor to conduct an assessment to determine the presence of a lead-based hazard 7as such terms are defined by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency71 7ii7 the cost for performing lead abatement measures by a certified lead abatement supervisor 7as such term is defined by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency71 including the removal of paint1 dust1 or pipes1 the permanent enclosure or encapsulation of lead-based paint or pipes1 the replacement of painted surfaces1 windows1 or fixtures1 or the removal or permanent covering of soil when lead-based hazards are present1 7iii7 the cost for performing interim lead control measures to reduce exposure or likely exposure to lead-based hazards1 including specialized cleaning1 repairs1 maintenance1 painting1 temporary containment1 ongoing monitoring of lead-based hazards1 and the establishment and operation of management and resident education programs1 but only if such measures are evaluated and completed by a certified lead abatement supervisor using accepted methods1 are conducted by a qualified contractor1 and have an expected useful life of more than #aj years1 7iv7 the cost for a certified lead abatement supervisor1 those working under the supervision of such supervisor1 or a qualified contractor to perform all preparation1 cleanup1 disposal1 and clearance testing activities associated with the lead abatement measures or interim lead control measures1 and 7v7 costs incurred by or on behalf of any occupant of such dwelling unit for any relocation which is necessary to achieve occupant protection 7as such term is defined by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency74 7,b7 ,limitation ,the term lead hazard reduction activity cost does not include any cost to the extent such cost is funded by any grant1 contract1 or otherwise by another person or any governmental agency4 7#b7 ,eligible dwelling unit 7,a7 ,in general ,the term eligible dwelling unit means1 with respect to any taxable year1 any dwelling unit-- 7i7 placed in service before #aigh1 7ii7 located in the ,united ,states1 and 7iii7 the residents of which during the preceding taxable year have a cumulative adjusted gross income of less than #aaj1jjj4 7,b7 ,dwelling unit ,the term dwelling unit has the meaning given such term by section #bhj;,a7f77#a74 7#c7 ,qualified contractor ,the term qualified contractor means any contractor who has successfully completed a training course on lead safe work practices which has been approved by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development and the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#d7 ,documentation required for credit allowance ,no credit shall be allowed under subsection 7a7 with respect to any eligible dwelling unit for any taxable year unless1 after lead hazard reduction activity is complete1 a certified inspector 7as such term is defined by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency7 or certified risk assessor provides written documentation to the taxpayer that includes-- 7,a7 evidence that-- 7i7 the eligible dwelling unit meets the lead hazard reduction criteria defined by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 or 7ii7 the eligible dwelling unit meets lead hazard evaluation criteria established under an authorized ,state or local program1 and 7,b7 documentation showing that the lead hazard reduction activity meets the requirements of this section4 7#e7 ,basis reduction ,the basis of any property for which a credit is allowable under subsection 7a7 shall be reduced by the amount of such credit4 7#f7 ,no double benefit ,any deduction allowable for costs taken into account in computing the amount of the credit for lead-based abatement shall be reduced by the amount of such credit attributable to such costs4 7d7 ,inflation adjustment ,in the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after #bjaf1 each of the dollar amounts in subsections 7b7 and 7c77#b77;,a77iii7 shall be increased by an amount equal to-- 7#a7 such dollar amount1 multiplied by 7#b7 the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section #a7;f77#c7 for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins1 determined by substituting #8calendar year #bjae' for #8calendar year #aiib' in subparagraph 7,b7 thereof4 ,any increase determined under the preceding sentence shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of #ajj4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #acbd7;b77#b7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 81 #cf;,c0 after 8#cf;,b04 7#b7 ,the table of sections for subpart ,c of part ,,iv of subchapter ,a of chapter #a of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by inserting before the item relating to section #cg the following new item3 ,sec4 #cf;,c4 ,home lead hazard reduction activity4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to lead hazard reduction activity costs incurred after ,december #ca1 #bjae1 in taxable years ending after that date4 ,b ,title ,x ,amendments ,act #cbja4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,poor housing conditions contribute to a wide range of health conditions1 including unintentional injuries1 respiratory illness1 asthma1 and cancer1 which disproportionately impact susceptible and vulnerable populations1 such as children1 the poor1 minorities1 and people with chronic medical conditions4 7#b7 ,over #cj million housing units in the ,united ,states have significant physical problems or elevated levels of lead1 radon1 or other contaminants that place their occupants at risk for illnesses or injuries4 7#c7 ,the societal cost of unhealthy housing in terms of lost productivity1 missed school days1 crime1 and disability far exceed the cost of improving housing conditions4 7#d7 ,cost-effective solutions to residential health and safety hazards exist1 including-- 7,a7 interventions for children and adolescents with asthma to reduce symptom days1 improve quality of life1 and reduce missed school days2 7,b7 housing policies to reduce childhood lead exposure2 and 7,c7 the installation of safety devices such as smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms to reduce injuries and death from fires and malfunctioning equipment4 7#e7 ,the ,federal ,government must continue its leadership in demonstrating and implementing projects that support the national goal of substantially reducing the number of homes in the ,united ,states with residential health and safety hazards4 #cbjb4 ,definitions ,section #ajjd of the ,residential ,lead-,based ,paint ,hazard ,reduction ,act of #aiib 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dhea;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#ab7 through 7#bg7 as paragraphs 7#af7 through 7#ca71 respectively2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#aa7 as paragraph 7#ad72 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#f7 through 7#aj7 as paragraphs 7#h7 through 7#ab71 respectively2 7#d7 by inserting before paragraph 7#h71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#g7 ,eligible applicant ,the term eligible applicant means a ,state1 a unit of general local government1 an ,indian tribe1 or a private nonprofit organization that meets the requirements of section #aaja7;b74 2 7#e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ab71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#ac7 ,housing-related health hazard ,the term housing-related health hazard means any condition of residential real property that poses a risk of biological1 physical1 radiological1 or chemical exposure that can adversely affect human health4 2 and 7#f7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ad71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#ae7 ,indian tribe ,the term ,indian tribe has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b74 4 #cbjc4 ,grant program ,section #ajaa of the ,residential ,lead-,based ,paint ,hazard ,reduction ,act of #aiib 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dheb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,grants for lead-based paint hazard reduction in target housing and inserting ,grants for reduction of lead-based paint hazards and correction of other housing-related hazards2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 as subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,d71 respectively1 and adjusting the margins accordingly2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 by striking for grants and inserting ,for grants2 and 7ii7 by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting a period2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 by striking for grants and inserting ,for grants2 and 7ii7 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 7,d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7,c7 ,for grants made to carry out any of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#i7 or 7#aa7 of subsection 7e71 the grants may not be used to assist federally assisted housing1 federally owned housing1 or public housing4 2 7,e7 in subparagraph 7,d71 as so redesignated1 by striking notwithstanding paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting ,notwithstanding subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b72 7,f7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 as so redesignated1 by striking ,the ,secretary and all that follows through criteria-- and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary is authorized to provide grants to eligible applicants to evaluate and reduce lead-based paint hazards and to identify and correct other housing-related health hazards in accordance with the provisions of this section4 7#b7 ,criteria ,the ,secretary may make a grant under this section only to provide housing that meets the following criteria3 2 and 7,g7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,income verification ,for the purpose of verifying the income level of a family under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 the ,secretary may establish a process by which a grantee may first obtain and use income and program participation information from an entity administering-- 7,a7 the ,,home ,investment ,partnerships program under title ,,ii of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgba et seq472 7,b7 the special supplemental nutrition program for women1 infants1 and children established under section #ag of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aghf72 7,c7 reduced price or free lunches under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq472 7,d7 the weatherization assistance program for low-income persons established under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,energy ,conservation and ,production ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fhfa et seq472 7,e7 the temporary assistance for needy families program established under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq472 7,f7 the supplemental security income program established under title ,,xvi of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acha et seq472 or 7,g7 any other program that the ,secretary determines is consistent with the family income requirements of this section4 2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,eligible applicants ,a ,state or unit of general local government1 as defined under section #ajd of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgjd71 that has an approved comprehensive housing affordability strategy under section #aje of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgje71 an ,indian tribe1 or a private nonprofit organization is eligible to apply for a grant to carry out activities under subsection 7e74 2 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking a ,state or unit of local government and inserting an eligible applicant2 7#e7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting in the case of a grant to carry out activities relating to lead-based paint hazards1 before the extent2 and 7ii7 by striking housing and inserting target housing or #j-;bedroom dwellings constructed before #aigh2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting or other housing-related health hazards after lead-based paint hazards2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#f71 respectively2 and 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 in the case of a grant to carry out activities relating to housing-related hazards1 the extent to which the proposed activities will correct housing-related health hazards2 2 7#f7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting renovations1 remodeling1 after inspections12 7,b7 in paragraph 7#i7-- 7i7 by inserting before and after housing2 and 7ii7 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#aj7 as paragraph 7#aa72 and 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#i7 the following3 7#aj7 provide for the assessment and correction of housing-related health hazards and the evaluation of the effectiveness of the assessment and correction2 and 2 7#g7 in subsection 7l77#d71 by inserting and other housing-related health hazards have been corrected after abated2 and 7#h7 in subsection 7n71 by inserting or ,indian tribe after ,state each place that term appears4 #cbjd4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #ajaa of the ,residential ,lead-,based ,paint ,hazard ,reduction ,act of #aiib 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dheb7 is amended by striking subsection 7p7 and inserting the following3 7p7 ,allocation of amounts appropriated for housing-,related health hazards 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 not more than #be percent of the amounts made available under subsection 7q7 for a fiscal year shall be available for grants to carry out activities under subsection 7e77#aj74 7#b7 ,exception ,if an amount that is not more than #abj1jjj1jjj is appropriated for a fiscal year1 not more than #cj1jjj1jjj of that amount shall be available for grants to carry out activities under subsection 7e77#aj7 for that fiscal year4 7q7 ,authorization of appropriations ,for purposes of carrying out this subtitle1 there are authorized to be appropriated #bej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjba4 4 ,c ,healthy ,housing ,council #ccja4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,in the ,united ,states-- 7,a7 #e1geg1jjj households live in homes with moderate or severe physical hazards2 7,b7 #bc1jjj1jjj homes have significant lead-based paint hazards2 7,c7 #f1jjj1jjj homes have had signs of mice in the last #c months2 and 7,d7 #a in #ae homes have dangerous levels of radon4 7#b7 ,residents of housing that is poorly designed1 constructed1 or maintained are at risk for cancer1 carbon monoxide poisoning1 burns1 falls1 rodent bites1 childhood lead poisoning1 asthma1 and other illnesses and injuries4 ,vulnerable subpopulations1 such as children and the elderly1 are at elevated risk for housing-related illnesses and injuries4 7#c7 ,because substandard housing typically poses the greatest risks1 the disparities in the distribution of housing-related health hazards are striking4 ,one million two hundred thousand housing units with significant lead-based paint hazards house low-income families with children under #f years of age4 7#d7 ,housing-related illnesses1 including asthma and lead poisoning1 disproportionately affect children from lower-income families and from specific racial and ethnic groups4 ,the prevalence of being diagnosed with asthma in a lifetime is #bd percent among ,puerto ,rican children1 #aj4a percent for ,mexican-,american children1 #ab4d percent for non-,hispanic ,white children1 and #ba4h percent for non-,hispanic ,black children4 ,black children are twice as likely to die from residential injuries as ,white children1 and #c percent of ,black children and #b percent of ,mexican-,american children have elevated blood lead levels1 as compared to only #a4c percent of ,white children4 7#e7 ,the annual costs for environmentally attributable childhood diseases in the ,united ,states1 including lead poisoning1 asthma1 and cancer1 total #gf1jjj1jjj1jjj in #bjjh dollars4 ,this amount is approximately #c4e percent of total health care costs4 7#f7 ,appropriate housing design1 construction1 and maintenance1 timely correction of deficiencies1 planning efforts1 and low-cost preventive measures can reduce the incidence of serious injury or death1 improve the ability of residents to survive in the event of a major catastrophe1 and contribute to overall well-being and mental health4 ,lead hazard control in homes with lead-based paint hazards can reduce children's blood lead levels by as much as #cd percent4 ,properly installed and maintained smoke alarms reduce the risk of fire deaths by #ej percent4 7#g7 ,providing healthy housing to families and individuals in the ,united ,states will help prevent an estimated #bej1jjj children from having elevated blood lead levels1 #ah1jjj injury deaths1 #ab1jjj1jjj nonfatal injuries1 #c1jjj deaths in house fires1 #i1fjj emergency department visits for carbon monoxide exposure1 and #ba1jjj radon-associated lung cancer deaths that occur in ,united ,states housing each year1 as well as #ab1cjj1jjj asthma attacks1 and #ad1jjj1jjj missed school days4 7#h7 ,while there are many programs in place to address housing-related health hazards1 these programs are fragmented and spread across many agencies1 making it difficult for at-risk families and individuals to access assistance or to receive comprehensive information4 7#i7 ,better coordination among ,federal agencies is needed1 as is better coordination at ,state and local levels1 to ensure that families and individuals can access government programs and services in an effective and efficient manner4 #ccjb4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle1 the following definitions shall apply3 7#a7 ,council ,the term ,council means the ,interagency ,council on ,healthy ,housing established under section #ccjc4 7#b7 ,healthy housing ,the term healthy housing means housing that is designed1 constructed1 rehabilitated1 and maintained in a manner that supports the health of the occupants of such housing4 7#c7 ,housing ,the term housing means any form of residence1 including rental housing1 homeownership1 group home1 or supportive housing arrangement4 7#d7 ,housing-related health hazard ,the term housing-related health hazard means any biological1 physical1 or chemical source of exposure or condition either in1 or immediately adjacent to1 housing1 that can adversely affect human health4 7#e7 ,low-income families and individuals ,the term low-income families and individuals means any household or individual with an income at or below #bjj percent of the ,federal poverty line4 7#f7 ,poverty line ,the term poverty line means the official poverty line defined by the ,office of ,management and ,budget based on the most recent data available from the ,bureau of the ,census4 7#g7 ,program ,the term program includes any ,federal1 ,state1 or local program providing housing or financial assistance1 health care1 mortgages1 bond and tax financing1 homebuyer support courses1 financial education1 mortgage insurance or loan guarantees1 housing counseling1 supportive services1 energy assistance1 or other assistance related to healthy housing4 7#h7 ,service ,the term service includes public and environmental health services1 housing services1 energy efficiency services1 human services1 and any other services needed to ensure that families and individuals in the ,united ,states have access to healthy housing4 #ccjc4 ,interagency council on healthy housing 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the executive branch an independent council to be known as the ,interagency ,council on ,healthy ,housing4 7b7 ,objectives ,the objectives of the ,council are as follows3 7#a7 ,to promote the supply of and demand for healthy housing in the ,united ,states through capacity building1 technical assistance1 education1 and public policy4 7#b7 ,to promote coordination and collaboration among the ,federal departments and agencies involved with housing1 public health1 energy efficiency1 emergency preparedness and response1 and the environment to improve services for families and individuals residing in inadequate or unsafe housing and to make recommendations about needed changes in programs and services with an emphasis on-- 7,a7 maximizing the impact of existing programs and services by transitioning the focus of such programs and services from categorical approaches to comprehensive approaches that consider and address multiple housing-related health hazards2 7,b7 reducing or eliminating areas of overlap and duplication in the provision and accessibility of such programs and services2 7,c7 ensuring that resources1 including assistance with capacity building1 are targeted to and sufficient to meet the needs of high-risk communities1 families1 and individuals2 and 7,d7 facilitating access by families and individuals to programs and services that help reduce health hazards in housing4 7#c7 ,to identify knowledge gaps1 research needs1 and policy and program deficiencies associated with inadequate housing conditions and housing-related illnesses and injuries4 7#d7 ,to help identify best practices for achieving and sustaining healthy housing4 7#e7 ,to help improve the quality of existing and newly constructed housing and related programs and services1 including those programs and services which serve low-income families and individuals4 7#f7 ,to establish an ongoing system of coordination among and within such agencies or organizations so that the healthy housing needs of families and individuals are met in a more effective and efficient manner4 7c7 ,membership ,the ,council shall be composed of the following members3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 7#c7 ,the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary of ,energy4 7#e7 ,the ,secretary of ,labor4 7#f7 ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs4 7#g7 ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 7#h7 ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#i7 ,the ,secretary of ,education4 7#aj7 ,the head of any other ,federal agency as the ,council considers appropriate4 7#aa7 ,six additional non-,federal employee members1 as appointed by the ,president to serve terms not to exceed #b years1 of whom-- 7,a7 #a shall be a ,state or local government ,director of ,health or the ,environment2 7,b7 #a shall be a ,state or local government ,director of ,housing or ,community ,development2 7,c7 #b shall represent nonprofit organizations involved in housing or health issues2 and 7,d7 #b shall represent for-profit entities involved in the housing1 banking1 or health insurance industries4 7d7 ,co-,chairpersons ,the co-,chairpersons of the ,council shall be the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services4 7e7 ,vice chair ,every #b years1 the ,council shall elect a ,vice ,chair from among its members4 7f7 ,meetings ,the ,council shall meet at the call of either co-,chairperson or a majority of its members at any time1 and no less often than annually4 #ccjd4 ,functions of the council 7a7 ,relevant activities ,in carrying out the objectives described in section #ccjc7;b71 the ,council shall-- 7#a7 review ,federal programs and services that provide housing1 health1 energy1 or environmental services to families and individuals2 7#b7 monitor1 evaluate1 and recommend improvements in programs and services administered1 funded1 or financed by ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies to assist families and individuals in accessing healthy housing and make recommendations about how such agencies can better work to meet the healthy housing and related needs of low-income families and individuals2 and 7#c7 recommend ways to-- 7,a7 reduce duplication among programs and services by ,federal agencies that assist families and individuals in meeting their healthy housing and related service needs2 7,b7 ensure collaboration among and within agencies in the provision and availability of programs and services so that families and individuals are able to easily access needed programs and services2 7,c7 work with ,states and local governments to better meet the needs of families and individuals for healthy housing by-- 7i7 holding meetings with ,state and local representatives2 and 7ii7 providing ongoing technical assistance and training to ,states and localities in better meeting the housing-related needs of such families and individuals2 7,d7 identify best practices for programs and services that assist families and individuals in accessing healthy housing1 including model-- 7i7 programs linking housing1 health1 environmental1 human1 and energy services2 7ii7 housing and remodeling financing products offered by government1 quasi-government1 and private sector entities2 7iii7 housing and building codes and regulatory practices2 7iv7 existing and new consensus specifications and work practices documents2 7v7 capacity building and training programs that help increase and diversify the supply of practitioners who perform assessments of housing-related health hazards and interventions to address housing-related health hazards2 and 7vi7 programs that increase community awareness of1 and education on1 housing-related health hazards and available assessments and interventions2 7,e7 develop a comprehensive healthy housing research agenda that considers health1 safety1 environmental1 and energy factors1 to-- 7i7 identify cost-effective assessments and treatment protocols for housing-related health hazards in existing housing2 7ii7 establish links between housing hazards and health outcomes2 7iii7 track housing-related health problems including injuries1 illnesses1 and death2 7iv7 track housing conditions that may be associated with health problems2 7v7 identify cost-effective protocols for construction of new healthy housing2 and 7vi7 identify replicable and effective programs or strategies for addressing housing-related health hazards2 7#d7 hold biannual meetings with stakeholders and other interested parties in a location convenient for such stakeholders1 or hold open ,council meetings1 to receive input and ideas about how to best meet the healthy housing needs of families and individuals2 7#e7 maintain an updated website of policies1 meetings1 best practices1 programs and services1 making use of existing websites as appropriate1 to keep people informed of the activities of the ,council2 and 7#f7 work with member agencies to collect and maintain data on housing-related health hazards1 illnesses1 and injuries so that all data can be accessed in one place and to identify and address unmet data needs4 7b7 ,reports 7#a7 ,by members ,each year the head of each agency who is a member of the ,council shall prepare and transmit to the ,council a report that briefly summarizes-- 7,a7 each healthy housing-related program and service administered by the agency and the number of families and individuals served by each program or service1 the resources available in each program or service1 and a breakdown of where each program and service can be accessed2 7,b7 the barriers and impediments1 including statutory or regulatory1 to the access and use of such programs and services by families and individuals1 with particular attention to the barriers and impediments experienced by low-income families and individuals2 7,c7 the efforts made by the agency to increase opportunities for families and individuals1 including low-income families and individuals1 to reside in healthy housing1 including how the agency is working with other agencies to better coordinate programs and services2 and 7,d7 any new data collected by the agency relating to the healthy housing needs of families and individuals4 7#b7 ,by the council ,each year1 the ,council shall prepare and transmit to the ,president and ,congress a report that-- 7,a7 summarizes the reports required under paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 utilizes recent data to assess the nature of housing-related health hazards1 and associated illnesses and injuries1 in the ,united ,states2 7,c7 provides a comprehensive and detailed description of the programs and services of the ,federal ,government in meeting the needs and problems described in subparagraph 7,b72 7,d7 describes the activities and accomplishments of the ,council in working with ,federal1 ,state1 and local governments1 nonprofit organizations and for-profit entities in coordinating programs and services to meet the needs described in subparagraph 7,b7 and the resources available to meet those needs2 7,e7 assesses the level of ,federal assistance required to meet the needs described in subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,f7 makes recommendations for appropriate legislative and administrative actions to meet the needs described in subparagraph 7,b7 and for coordinating programs and services designed to meet those needs4 #ccje4 ,powers of the council 7a7 ,hearings ,the ,council may hold such hearings1 sit and act at such times and places1 take such testimony1 and receive such evidence as the ,council considers advisable to carry out the purposes of this subtitle4 7b7 ,information from agencies ,agencies which are represented on the ,council shall provide all requested information and data to the ,council as requested4 7c7 ,postal services ,the ,council may use the ,united ,states mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government4 7d7 ,contracts and interagency agreements ,the ,council may enter into contracts with ,state1 tribal1 and local governments1 public agencies and private-sector entities1 and into interagency agreements with ,federal agencies4 ,such contracts and interagency agreements may be single-year or multi-year in duration4 #ccjf4 ,council personnel matters 7a7 ,staff 7#a7 ,executive ,director ,the ,council shall appoint an ,executive ,director at its initial meeting4 ,the ,executive ,director shall be compensated at a rate not to exceed the rate of basic pay payable for level ,v of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecaf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,compensation ,with the approval of the ,council1 the ,executive ,director may appoint and fix the compensation of such additional personnel as the ,executive ,director considers necessary to carry out the duties of the ,council1 except that the rate of pay for any such additional personnel may not exceed the rate of basic pay payable for level ,v of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecaf of such title4 7b7 ,temporary and intermittent services ,in carrying out its objectives1 the ,executive ,director with the approval of the ,council1 may procure temporary and intermittent services of consultants and experts under section #caji7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 at rates for individuals which do not exceed the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay payable for level ,v of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecaf of such title4 7c7 ,detail of ,government employees ,upon request of the ,council1 any ,federal ,government employee may be detailed to the ,council with reimbursement1 and such detail shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege4 7d7 ,administrative support ,the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall provide the ,council with such administrative 7including office space7 and support services as are necessary to ensure that the ,council can carry out its functions in an efficient and expeditious manner4 #ccjg4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subtitle #gej1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjba4 7b7 ,availability ,amounts authorized to be appropriated by subsection 7a7 shall remain available for the #b fiscal years following such appropriation4 ,d ,lead-,safe housing for kids #cdja4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle-- 7#a7 the term ,department means the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development2 7#b7 the term housing receiving ,federal assistance-- 7,a7 means housing that-- 7i7 except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 is covered by an application for mortgage insurance from the ,department2 7ii7 receives housing assistance payments under a program administered by the ,department2 or 7iii7 otherwise receives more than #e1jjj in project-based assistance under a ,federal housing program administered by a ,federal agency other than the ,department2 and 7,b7 does not include-- 7i7 single-family housing covered by an application for mortgage insurance from the ,federal ,housing ,administration2 or 7ii7 multi-family housing that-- 7,i7 is covered by an application for mortgage insurance from the ,federal ,housing ,administration2 and 7,,ii7 does not receive any other ,federal housing assistance4 7#c7 the term public housing agency means an agency described in section #c7;b77#f7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;a7b77#f772 and 7#d7 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 #cdjb4 ,updates to lead-contaminated dust and lead-contaminated soil standards 7a7 ,,epa regulations ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 shall promulgate regulations to update the standards for lead-contaminated dust and lead-contaminated soil under part #gde of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 in accordance with health-based standards4 7b7 ,,hud regulations ,the ,secretary shall promptly promulgate regulations to update the standards for lead-contaminated dust and lead-contaminated soil under part #ce of title #bd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 in accordance with the regulations promulgated by the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency under subsection 7a74 #cdjc4 ,amendments to ,residential ,lead-,based ,paint ,hazard ,reduction ,act of #aiib 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajjd of the ,residential ,lead-,based ,paint ,hazard ,reduction ,act of #aiib 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dhea;b71 as amended by section #cbjb1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 the following3 7#f7 ,elevated blood lead level ,the term elevated blood lead level means the lower of-- 7,a7 #e g_/d,l 7micrograms of lead per deciliter72 or 7,b7 the most recent definition for elevated blood lead level or reference range level in children ages #a through #e years set by the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#ca71 as so redesignated1 by striking or any #j-;bedroom dwelling4 7b7 ,relation to other authorities ,nothing in this subtitle or the amendments made by this subtitle shall be construed to affect the authority of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency under section #djc of the ,toxic ,substances ,control ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bfhc74 7c7 ,regulations ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall amend the regulations of the ,department to comply with the amendments made by subsection 7a74 #cdjd4 ,amendments to the ,lead-,based ,paint ,poisoning ,prevention ,act ,section #cjb7;a7 of the ,lead-,based ,paint ,poisoning ,prevention ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dhbb7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,additional procedures for families with children under the age of #f 7,a7 ,definition ,in this paragraph1 the term covered housing-- 7i7 means housing receiving ,federal assistance described in paragraph 7#a7 that was constructed prior to #aigh2 and 7ii7 does not include-- 7,i7 single-family housing covered by an application for mortgage insurance from the ,federal ,housing ,administration2 or 7,,ii7 multi-family housing that-- 7aa7 is covered by an application for mortgage insurance from the ,federal ,housing ,administration2 and 7bb7 does not receive any other ,federal housing assistance4 7,b7 ,risk assessment 7i7 ,regulations ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall promulgate regulations that-- 7,i7 require an initial risk assessment for all covered housing in which a family with a child of less than #f years of age will reside or be expected to reside for lead-based paint hazards prior to occupancy by the family2 and 7,,ii7 provide that a visual assessment is not sufficient for purposes of complying with subclause 7,i74 7ii7 ,exception ,the regulations promulgated under clause 7i7 shall provide an exception to the requirement under subclause 7,i7 of such clause for covered housing-- 7,i7 from which all lead-based paint has been identified and removed and clearance has been achieved in accordance with section #djb or #djd of the ,toxic ,substances ,control ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bfhb and #bfhd71 as applicable2 or 7,,ii7 in accordance with any other standard or exception the ,secretary deems appropriate4 7,c7 ,relocation ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall promulgate regulations to provide that a family with a child of less than #f years of age that occupies a dwelling unit in covered housing may relocate on an emergency basis1 and without placement on any waitlist1 penalty1 or lapse in assistance1 to another unit of covered housing that has no lead-based paint hazards if-- 7i7 lead-based paint hazards were identified in the dwelling unit2 or 7ii7 7,i7 lead-based hazards were identified in the dwelling unit2 and 7,,ii7 the blood lead level for the child is an elevated blood lead level1 as defined in section #ajjd of the ,residential ,lead-,based ,paint ,hazard ,reduction ,act of #aiib 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dhea;b74 4 #cdje4 ,,gao reports on lead hazards in federally assisted housing 7a7 ,initial report ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress an initial report on lead hazards in housing receiving ,federal assistance1 which shall analyze the implications of-- 7#a7 changing ,department regulations to align with the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention guidance2 and 7#b7 requiring a risk assessment 7beyond a visual assessment7 for initial and periodic inspections for lead-based paint hazards for all housing receiving ,federal assistance1 and the impact it would have on landlord participation and the stock of affordable housing4 7b7 ,subsequent report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report on lead hazards in housing receiving ,federal assistance1 which shall-- 7#a7 analyze whether existing ,federal programs and ,federal funding for lead hazard control activities in housing receiving ,federal assistance meet the current and evolving needs1 and if not1 the merits of identifying and providing dedicated funds within new or existing ,federal programs to conduct lead hazard control activities2 7#b7 evaluate the financial and social cost of lead-based paint hazard prevention and lead hazard control activities1 and provide recommendations on how to improve coordination and leveraging of public and private funds1 including private investments and tax incentives1 to reduce the cost associated with the identification and remediation of lead hazards and expedite home remediation2 7#c7 identify existing partnerships with public housing agencies and public health agencies in addressing lead-based paint hazards1 what gaps exist in compliance and enforcement1 and whether the partnerships can be replicated and enhanced with dedicated funding and better data collection and dissemination among stakeholders2 and 7#d7 examine the appropriateness and efficacy of existing ,department protocols on reducing or abating lead-based paint hazards and whether they are aligned with specific environmental health scenarios to ensure the best and appropriate health outcomes and reduce further exposure4 #cdjf4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjba4 ,,iv ,accelerating water technologies #daja4 ,innovation in ,clean ,water ,state revolving funds 7a7 ,innovative water technologies ,section #fjc of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #achc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#aj71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#aa77;,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ab7 for the deployment of innovative water technologies1 including-- 7,a7 green technologies1 including manufactured technology and natural systems1 to address nonpoint source pollution from agriculture2 7,b7 resource recovery in water and wastewater treatment systems1 including-- 7i7 energy conservation and production2 7ii7 water reuse and recycling2 and 7iii7 recovery of valuable materials1 such as nutrients from wastewater streams2 and 7,c7 green infrastructure and other innovative technologies1 such as real-time system monitoring and peak wet weather treatment technology1 to reduce sewer and storm water overflows due to wet weather events in urban areas4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,technical assistance ,the ,administrator shall carry out technical assistance programs to facilitate and encourage the provision of financial assistance for the purposes described in subsection 7c77#ab74 7k7 ,report ,each year1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report that describes-- 7#a7 the amount of financial assistance provided by ,state water pollution control revolving funds to deploy innovative water technologies2 7#b7 the barriers impacting greater use of innovative water technologies2 and 7#c7 the cost-saving potential to cities and future infrastructure investments from emerging technologies4 4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #fjg of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #achg7 7as amended by section #abjb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7#b7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,there are and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,there are 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,innovative water technologies ,in addition to any other funds made available to carry out this title and notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act1 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator to make additional allotments under this title to ,states to provide financial assistance solely for purposes described in section #fjc7;c77#ab7 #ajj1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year4 4 #dajb4 ,innovation in ,drinking ,water ,state revolving funds ,section #adeb of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 in the first sentence-- 7i7 by striking only2 and 7ii7 by striking ,except and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,except 2 7,b7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,financial and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,financial assistance ,financial 2 7,c7 in the third sentence1 by striking ,the funds and inserting the following3 7,c7 ,loans to public water systems ,the funds 2 7,d7 in the fourth sentence1 by striking ,the funds and inserting the following3 7,d7 ,innovative water technologies ,the funds may be used for the deployment of innovative water technologies1 including technologies to improve water quality and technologies to improve real-time water quality information of water users4 7,e7 ,limitation ,the funds 2 and 7,e7 in the fifth sentence1 by striking ,of the amount and inserting the following3 7,f7 ,public water systems serving fewer than #aj1jjj persons ,of the amount 2 7#b7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 for the deployment of innovative water technologies1 including technologies to improve water quality and technologies to improve real-time water quality information of water users4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7m7 7as amended by section #abja7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,b7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,there are and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,there are 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,innovative water technologies ,in addition to any other funds made available to carry out this section and notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act1 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator to make additional allotments under this section to ,states to provide financial assistance solely for the deployment of innovative water technologies1 including technologies to improve water quality and technologies to improve real-time water quality information of water users1 #ajj1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year4 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7s7 ,technical assistance ,the ,administrator shall carry out technical assistance programs to facilitate and encourage the provision of financial assistance for the deployment of innovative water technologies1 including technologies to improve water quality and technologies to improve real-time water quality information of water users4 7t7 ,report ,each year1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report that describes-- 7#a7 the amount of financial assistance provided by ,state drinking water revolving funds to deploy innovative water technologies2 7#b7 the barriers impacting greater use of innovative water technologies2 and 7#c7 the cost-saving potential to cities and future infrastructure investments from emerging technologies4 4 #dajc4 ,innovative water technology grant program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a public utility1 including publicly owned treatment works and clean water systems2 7,b7 a municipality2 7,c7 a private entity1 including a farmer or manufacturer2 7,d7 an institution of higher education2 7,e7 a research institution or foundation2 7,f7 a ,state2 7,g7 a regional organization2 or 7,h7 a nonprofit organization4 7b7 ,grant program authorized ,the ,administrator shall carry out a grant program for purposes described in subsection 7c7 to accelerate the development of innovative water technologies that address pressing water challenges4 7c7 ,grants ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7b71 the ,administrator shall make to eligible entities grants that-- 7#a7 finance projects that-- 7,a7 are public-private partnerships2 and 7,b7 deploy1 test1 and improve emerging water technologies2 7#b7 fund entities that provide technical assistance to deploy innovative water technologies more broadly1 especially-- 7,a7 to increase adoption of innovative water technologies in-- 7i7 municipal water and wastewater treatment systems2 or 7ii7 areas served by private wells2 and 7,b7 in a manner that reduces ratepayer or community costs over time1 including the cost of future capital investments2 or 7#c7 specifically target investments that1 as determined by the ,administrator-- 7,a7 improve water quality of a water source2 7,b7 improve water quality through the improvement of the safety and security of a drinking water delivery system2 7,c7 minimize contamination of drinking water1 including contamination by lead1 bacteria1 and nitrates2 7,d7 improve the quality and timeliness and decrease the cost of drinking water tests1 especially technologies that can be deployed within water systems and at individual faucets to provide accurate real-time tests of water quality1 especially with respect to lead1 bacteria1 and nitrate content2 7,e7 treat edge-of-field runoff to improve water quality2 7,f7 treat agricultural1 municipal1 and industrial wastewater2 7,g7 manage urban storm water runoff2 7,h7 conserve water2 or 7,i7 address urgent water quality and human health needs4 7d7 ,priority funding ,in making grants under this section1 the ,administrator shall give priority to projects that have the potential-- 7#a7 to provide substantial cost savings across a sector 7such as municipal or agricultural waste treatment72 or 7#b7 to significantly improve human health or the environment4 7e7 ,cost-,sharing ,the ,federal share of the cost of activities carried out using a grant made under this section shall be not more than #gj percent4 7f7 ,limitation ,the maximum amount of a grant provided to a project under this section shall be #e1jjj1jjj4 7g7 ,report ,each year1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress and make publicly available on the website of the ,administrator a report that describes any advancements during the previous year in development of innovative water technologies made as a result of funding provided under this section4 7h7 ,funding ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ej1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year4 ,v ,citizen empowerment during water emergencies #eaja4 ,emergency powers ,section #adca of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;i7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,private right of action2 petitions 7#a7 ,in general ,in any case in which the ,administrator may act under subsection 7a71 an individual may-- 7,a7 commence a civil action for appropriate equitable relief1 including a restraining order or permanent or temporary injunction1 to address any activity or facility that may present an imminent and substantial endangerment to the health of a person who is supplied by a public water system2 or 7,b7 petition the ,administrator to issue an order or commence a civil action described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,response 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,administrator receives a petition described in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,administrator shall-- 7i7 respond to the petition2 and 7ii7 initiate such action as the ,administrator determines to be appropriate4 7,b7 ,special rule for emergencies ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 if the owner or operator of a public water system submits a petition described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 in response to an emergency1 the ,administrator shall take the actions described in that subparagraph not later than #gb hours after the date on which the ,administrator receives the petition4 4 ,,vi ,disaster assistance for lead contamination of drinking water #faja4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,according to the ,american ,water ,works ,association1 approximately #f1ajj1jjj homes are served by lead service lines4 7#b7 ,according to the most recent ,environmental ,protection ,agency ,drinking ,water ,infrastructure ,needs ,survey and ,assessment1 #chd1jjj1jjj1jjj is needed for drinking water infrastructure by #bjcj4 7#c7 ,according to the ,centers for ,disease ,control-- 7,a7 there is no safe level of lead in children2 7,b7 children tend to show signs of severe lead toxicity at lower levels than adults2 7,c7 lead can damage a developing baby's nervous system and even low-level lead exposures in developing babies have been found to affect behavior and intelligence2 7,d7 lead exposure can cause miscarriage1 stillbirths1 and infertility 7in both men and women72 and 7,e7 people with prolonged exposure to lead may also be at risk for high blood pressure1 heart disease1 kidney disease1 and reduced fertility4 7#d7 ,in ,flint1 ,michigan1 homes were found to have lead levels as high as #d1jjj parts per billion1 nearly #bfg times the ,environmental ,protection ,agency's action level for lead in drinking water of #ae parts per billion4 7#e7 ,numerous cities around the ,united ,states1 including ,sebring1 ,ohio1 ,durham1 ,north ,carolina1 ,greenville1 ,north ,carolina1 and ,jackson1 ,mississippi1 have experienced elevated levels of lead in drinking water4 #fajb4 ,authority to use disaster relief funds 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding the definition of major disaster under section #ajb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eabb71 the ,president may1 upon request of a ,governor of a ,state1 declare a major disaster relating to lead contamination of drinking water from a public water system 7as defined in section #adja of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f774 7b7 ,regulations ,notwithstanding subchapter ,,ii of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 shall promulgate regulations to carry out the authority described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,coordination ,in the case of a major disaster declared under subsection 7a71 the ,federal coordinating officer appointed under section #cjb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eadc7 shall ensure that the coordination of administration of relief required under such section #cjb7;b7 includes1 at a minimum1 coordination with-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services2 7#b7 the ,army ,corps of ,engineers2 7#c7 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 and 7#d7 any other relevant agency4 ,,vii ,mitigating the effects of lead poisoning on children #gaja4 ,grants for local educational agencies affected by lead poisoning 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to-- 7#a7 mitigate the detrimental health and educational effects of lead poisoning on at-risk children2 7#b7 provide supports to teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 paraprofessionals1 and specialized instructional support personnel in order to implement evidence-based programs to improve student classroom behavior and student success2 and 7#c7 improve access to community-based health and wellness services in areas affected by lead poisoning1 including school-based health centers4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means a local educational agency1 or consortia of such agencies1 that serves a high percentage of students who have been found to have a high level of lead exposure1 as determined by the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention4 7#b7 ,local educational agency ,the term local educational agency has the meaning given such term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#c7 ,multi-tier system of supports ,the term multi-tier system of supports has the meaning given such term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#d7 ,school-based health center ,the term school-based health center has the meaning given such term in section #cii,z-#a of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bhj;h-#e74 7#e7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,education4 7#f7 ,specialized instructional support personnel ,the term specialized instructional support personnel has the meaning given such term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7c7 ,grants authorized ,from amounts made available under subsection 7f71 the ,secretary of ,education is authorized to make #c-year grants to eligible entities in order to carry out the activities described in subsection 7e74 7d7 ,application ,in order to receive a grant under this section1 an eligible entity shall submit an application to the ,secretary1 at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may require4 7e7 ,use of funds ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use grant funds to improve health and educational services for children who have been affected by lead poisoning and their families1 which may include-- 7#a7 training for teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 paraprofessionals1 and specialized instructional support personnel on-- 7,a7 the warning signs that indicate that a child may have been exposed to lead2 and 7,b7 interventions and supports that are effective for children who have been exposed to lead2 7#b7 offering preventative screenings for children affected by or at risk for lead poisoning2 7#c7 implementing a schoolwide multi-tiered system of supports2 7#d7 training educators1 principals1 other school leaders1 paraprofessionals1 and specialized instructional support personnel to implement positive behavioral interventions and supports to improve student behavior in the classroom2 7#e7 early intervening services1 including through coordination with such activities and services carried out under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq472 7#f7 training teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 paraprofessionals1 and specialized instructional support personnel in how to teach and address the needs of children with different learning styles1 including training to meet the needs of students with significant health1 mobility1 or behavioral needs prior to serving such students2 7#g7 providing training for special education personnel and regular education personnel in planning1 developing1 and implementing effective and appropriate individualized education programs 7,i,e,ps7 7as defined under section #fjb of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adja772 7#h7 offering counseling1 school-based mental health programs1 specialized instructional support services1 mentoring services1 and other strategies to improve students' nonacademic skills2 7#i7 partnering with community-based organizations1 which may include school-based health centers or other health providers1 to improve students' health and well-being2 and 7#aj7 providing effective parent and family outreach and training programs1 which may include home visitation programs4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjba4 ,,viii ,wage rate requirements #haja4 ,wage rate requirements 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law and in a manner consistent with the other provisions in this ,act1 all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors on projects funded directly by or assisted in whole or in part by and through the ,federal ,government pursuant to this ,act shall be paid wages at rates not less than the rates prevailing on projects of a similar character in the locality as determined by the ,secretary of ,labor in accordance with subchapter ,,iv of chapter #ca of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,secretary of ,labor authority ,with respect to the labor standards described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,labor shall have the authority and functions set forth in ,reorganization ,plan ,numbered #ad of #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #abfg2 #e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 and section #cade of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4