,i #aaeth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #ajfh ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,february #ae1 #bjag,mr4 ,pallone 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,tonko1 ,mr4 ,crdenas1 ,mr4 ,brendan ,f4 ,boyle of ,pennsylvania1 ,mr4 ,blumenauer1 ,ms4 ,de,lauro1 ,mrs4 ,dingell1 ,ms4 ,matsui1 ,ms4 ,de,gette1 and ,mr4 ,mc,nerney7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce ,a ,,bill ,to enable needed drinking water standards1 reduce lead in drinking water1 plan for and address threats from climate change1 terrorism1 and source water contamination1 invest in drinking water infrastructure1 increase compliance with drinking water standards1 foster greater community right to know about drinking water quality1 and promote technological solutions for drinking water challenges4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents2 findings 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act ,amendments of #bjag4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents2 findings4 ,title ,i--,regulating ,dangerous ,drinking ,water ,contaminants ,sec4 #aja4 ,enabling ,,epa to set standards for new drinking water contaminants4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,deadlines for regulations on known dangerous contaminants4 ,title ,,ii--,reducing ,lead in ,drinking ,water ,sec4 #bja4 ,reducing lead in drinking water4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,drinking water fountain replacement for schools4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,aligning definitions of lead free4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,guidance for schools regarding lead in drinking water4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,school lead pipe replacement program4 ,sec4 #bjf4 ,school remedial action program4 ,title ,,iii--,climate ,resiliency1 ,security1 and ,source ,water ,protection ,sec4 #cja4 ,climate resiliency1 security1 and source water protection planning4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,regulation of hydraulic fracturing4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,risks of drought to drinking water4 ,title ,,iv--,,aqua ,act ,sec4 #dja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,prevailing wages4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,use of funds4 ,sec4 #djd4 ,requirements for use of ,american materials4 ,sec4 #dje4 ,data on variances1 exemptions1 and persistent violations4 ,sec4 #djf4 ,assistance for restructuring4 ,sec4 #djg4 ,priority and weight of applications4 ,sec4 #djh4 ,disadvantaged communities4 ,sec4 #dji4 ,administration of ,state loan funds4 ,sec4 #daj4 ,state revolving loan funds for ,american ,samoa1 ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 ,guam1 and the ,virgin ,islands4 ,sec4 #daa4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #dab4 ,affordability of new standards4 ,sec4 #dac4 ,focus on lifecycle costs4 ,sec4 #dad4 ,best practices for administration of ,state revolving loan fund programs4 ,title ,v--,increasing ,compliance and ,community ,right to ,know ,sec4 #eja4 ,streamlining reporting and enforcement4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,consolidation4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,water violations inventory4 ,sec4 #ejd4 ,improved consumer confidence reports4 ,title ,,vi--,studies and ,technology ,sec4 #fja4 ,real-time monitoring technology research grants4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,presence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in sources of drinking water4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,water loss and leak control technology4 7c7 ,findings ,the ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act has not been substantially amended in more than #bj years1 during which time the challenges facing drinking water systems and customers have increased dramatically4 7#b7 ,climate change1 aging infrastructure1 lead contamination1 and emerging contaminants threaten the public health and economic viability of cities and towns nationwide4 7#c7 ,the drinking water standard-setting provisions put in place in #aiif have proven unworkable1 preventing the ,federal ,government from regulating dangerous contaminants1 including perchlorate1 strontium1 and volatile organic compounds4 7#d7 ,compliance and enforcement with existing drinking water standards has fallen far short of what is needed and expected4 7#e7 ,increased drinking water investment is needed to address a crisis in failing infrastructure4 ,i ,regulating ,dangerous ,drinking ,water ,contaminants #aja4 ,enabling ,,epa to set standards for new drinking water contaminants 7a7 ,in general ,section #adab7;b7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#a7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending paragraph 7#a77;,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 ,general authority ,the ,administrator shall publish maximum contaminant level goals and promulgate national primary drinking water regulations for each contaminant 7other than a contaminant for which a national primary drinking water regulation has been promulgated as of the date of enactment of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act ,amendments of #bjag7 which1 in the judgment of the ,administrator1 may have any adverse effect on the health of persons and which is known or anticipated to occur in public water systems4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b77ii77,i7-- 7,a7 by striking every #e years and inserting every #c years2 and 7,b7 by striking #e contaminants and inserting #aj contaminants2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b77ii77,,ii7-- 7,a7 by striking on findings that the criteria of clauses 7i71 7ii71 and 7iii7 and inserting on a finding that the criteria2 and 7,b7 by striking ,such findings and inserting ,such finding2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#a77;,d7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#d77;,c71 or completing the analysis under paragraph 7#c77;,c71 and inserting subparagraph 7,b77ii72 and 7,b7 by striking ,a determination for any contaminant in accordance with paragraph 7#d77;,c7 subject to an interim regulation under this subparagraph shall be issued1 and a completed analysis meeting the requirements of paragraph 7#c77;,c7 shall be published1 not later than #c years after the date on which the regulation is promulgated and the regulation shall be repromulgated1 or revised if appropriate1 not later than #e years after that date42 7#e7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,authorization ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator1 acting through the ,office of ,ground ,water and ,drinking ,water1 to conduct studies1 assessments1 and analyses in support of regulations or the development of methods1 #ce1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb4 2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking subparagraph 7,c72 7#g7 by amending paragraph 7#f7 to read as follows3 7#f7 ,exception for standards with no feasible technologies 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#d71 if the ,administrator determines that there is no feasible technology to meet a maximum contaminant level1 the ,administrator may1 after notice and opportunity for public comment1 promulgate a maximum contaminant level for the contaminant that maximizes health risk reduction benefits and can be met with feasible technology4 7,b7 ,judicial review ,a determination by the ,administrator that no feasible technology is available to meet a maximum contaminant level shall be considered an action pertaining to the establishment of a national primary drinking water regulation and subject to judicial review4 2 7#h7 in paragraph 7#ab77;,b77ii71 by inserting 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act ,amendments of #bjag7 after paragraph 7#c77;,b72 7#i7 in paragraph 7#ac77;,b77i71 by inserting 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act ,amendments of #bjag7 after paragraph 7#c72 and 7#aj7 in paragraph 7#ac77;,c71 by inserting 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act ,amendments of #bjag7 after paragraph 7#c77;,c74 7b7 ,additional conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #adei of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ai7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7c72 and 7,b7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,section #adad7;c77#e77;,b77i7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#c7;c77#e77;,b77i77 is amended by striking that meets the requirements of section #adab7;b77#c77;,a77ii74 #ajb4 ,deadlines for regulations on known dangerous contaminants ,section #adab7;b77#b7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#a7;b77#b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,lead and copper rule 7i7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other deadline established in this subsection1 not later than #i months after the date of enactment of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act ,amendments of #bjag1 the ,administrator shall issue revised national primary drinking water regulations for lead and copper in accordance with this subparagraph4 7ii7 ,requirements ,the revised regulations issued under clause 7i7 shall ensure that-- 7,i7 corrosion controls are reevaluated anytime source water or treatment is changed2 7,,ii7 test results are valid1 by prohibiting techniques that artificially lower lead levels1 including flushing before samples are taken2 7,,iii7 monitoring includes school sites for all public water systems serving schools 7as defined in section #adfa72 7,,iv7 notification of lead problems is clear and effective2 and 7,v7 lead service lines are fully replaced on a set timetable and whenever contamination is detected4 7iii7 ,scope of lead line replacement requirements ,requirements to replace lead service lines under the revised regulations issued under clause 7i7 shall extend to all service lines controlled by public water systems1 regardless of ownership4 7,e7 ,perchlorate ,notwithstanding any other deadline established in this subsection1 not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act ,amendments of #bjag1 the ,administrator shall publish a maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for perchlorate4 7,f7 ,perfluorinated compounds ,notwithstanding any other deadline established in this subsection1 not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act ,amendments of #bjag1 the ,administrator shall publish a maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for perfluorinated compounds4 7,g7 ,microcystin toxin ,notwithstanding any other deadline established in this subsection1 not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act ,amendments of #bjag1 the ,administrator shall publish a maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for microcystin toxin4 4 ,,ii ,reducing ,lead in ,drinking ,water #bja4 ,reducing lead in drinking water 7a7 ,authorization ,section #adei;,b7d7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ai;b7d77 is amended by striking #fj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjba and inserting #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb4 7b7 ,definition of lead service line 7#a7 ,in general ,section #adja of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ag7 ,lead service line ,the term lead service line means a pipe and its fittings1 which are not lead free 7as defined in section #adag7;d771 that connect the drinking water main to the building inlet4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #adei;,b7a7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ai;b7a77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#d74 #bjb4 ,drinking water fountain replacement for schools 7a7 ,in general ,part ,f of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ba et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #adfe4 ,drinking water fountain replacement for schools 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall establish a grant program to provide assistance to local educational agencies for the replacement of drinking water fountains manufactured prior to #aihh4 7b7 ,use of funds ,funds awarded under the grant program-- 7#a7 shall be used to pay the costs of replacement of drinking water fountains in schools2 and 7#b7 may be used to pay the costs of monitoring and reporting of lead levels in the drinking water of schools of a local educational agency receiving such funds1 as determined appropriate by the ,administrator4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section not more than #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb4 4 7b7 ,definitions ,section #adfa7e7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ba7e77 is amended by inserting or drinking water fountain after water cooler each place it appears4 #bjc4 ,aligning definitions of lead free ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #adfa of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ba7b77 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,lead free ,the term lead free has the meaning given such term in section #adag4 4 #bjd4 ,guidance for schools regarding lead in drinking water 7a7 ,guidance ,part ,f of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ba et seq471 as amended1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #adff4 ,guidance for schools regarding lead in drinking water 7a7 ,guidance on lead monitoring ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall publish revised guidance for school officials seeking to reduce exposure to lead from drinking water in schools4 7b7 ,requirements ,the ,administrator shall include in the guidance published under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 testing protocols for schools to accurately detect lead contamination in school drinking water and its sources2 7#b7 recommended actions to reduce or eliminate such contamination1 including lead service line replacement where needed2 7#c7 recommendations for maintaining or replacing drinking water infrastructure1 including pipes1 pipe fittings1 fixtures1 solder1 drinking water coolers1 and drinking water fountains1 when planning for or undergoing renovations of school property2 and 7#d7 recommendations and forms for communicating lead testing results1 potential health risks1 and response actions to students1 staff1 parents1 and communities4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #adfd7;d77#e77;,a77i7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#bd7;d77#e77;,a77i77 is amended by inserting published under section #adff after successor guidance4 #bje4 ,school lead pipe replacement program ,part ,f of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ba et seq471 as amended1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #adfg4 ,school lead pipe replacement program 7a7 ,eligible entity ,in this section1 the term eligible entity means-- 7#a7 a local educational agency2 or 7#b7 a public water system4 7b7 ,grant program 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall establish a grant program to assist eligible entities in carrying out programs to replace lead service lines for schools and solder that is not lead free used in the plumbing for schools4 ,such a program-- 7,a7 shall include replacing lead service lines and solder that is not lead free2 and 7,b7 may include testing1 planning1 or carrying out other relevant activities1 as determined by the ,administrator1 to identify the location and condition of lead service lines and solder that is not lead free4 7#b7 ,priority application ,in providing assistance under this section1 the ,administrator shall give priority to proposed programs for schools for which1 at any time during the #c-year period preceding the date of submission of an application of the eligible entity1 monitoring data has indicated elevated lead levels in the school drinking water4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb4 4 #bjf4 ,school remedial action program ,section #adfd7;d77#g7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#bd7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #bj1jjj1jjj and inserting #ajj1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 by striking #bjag through #bjba and inserting #bjah through #bjbb4 ,,iii ,climate ,resiliency1 ,security1 and ,source ,water ,protection #cja4 ,climate resiliency1 security1 and source water protection planning ,section #adcc of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;i-#b7 is amended to read as follows3 #adcc4 ,climate resiliency1 security1 and source water protection 7a7 ,source water and distribution system vulnerability assessments 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #bd months after the date of enactment of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act ,amendments of #bjag1 each community water system shall submit to the ,administrator source water and distribution system vulnerability assessments4 7#b7 ,identification of threats ,assessments submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall identify-- 7,a7 threats to the community water system's source water from industrial activity1 pipelines and storage tanks1 contaminated sites1 agricultural activity1 and oil and gas exploration2 7,b7 threats to the community water system's source water and distribution system from climate change1 extreme weather1 drought1 and temperature changes2 and 7,c7 threats to the community water system's source water and distribution system from intentional acts1 including intentional contamination1 sabotage1 and theft of any chemical of interest 7as designated under ,appendix ,a to part #bg of title #f1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor thereto74 7#c7 ,assessment of alternatives ,assessments submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall include a comparison of the disinfection methods used by the community water system and reasonably available alternative disinfection methods1 including a determination of whether reasonably available alternative disinfection methods could reduce the community water system's vulnerability to the threats identified pursuant to paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,periodic review and resubmission ,each community water system submitting a vulnerability assessment pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall review1 revise as necessary1 and resubmit such assessment not less often than every #e years4 7#e7 ,guidance ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act ,amendments of #bjag1 the ,administrator shall provide guidance to community water systems for the preparation of vulnerability assessments under this subsection4 7b7 ,source water and distribution system protection plans 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #d years after the date of enactment of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act ,amendments of #bjag1 each community water system shall submit to the ,administrator source water and distribution system protection plans4 7#b7 ,mitigation of identified threats ,plans submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall identify strategies and resources to mitigate the threats identified in assessments prepared pursuant to subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,emergency response planning ,plans submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall include specific emergency response plans for the threats identified in assessments prepared pursuant to subsection 7a74 7#d7 ,periodic review and resubmission ,each community water system submitting a plan pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall review1 revise as necessary1 and resubmit such plan not less often than every #e years4 7#e7 ,guidance ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act ,amendments of #bjag1 the ,administrator shall provide guidance to community water systems for the preparation of plans under this subsection4 7c7 ,technical assistance and grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall establish and implement a program1 to be known as the ,drinking ,water ,infrastructure ,resiliency and ,sustainability ,program1 under which the ,administrator may award grants in each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb to owners or operators of community water systems for the purpose of increasing the resiliency or adaptability of the community water systems to threats identified pursuant to subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,use of funds ,as a condition on receipt of a grant under this section1 an owner or operator of a community water system shall agree to use the grant funds exclusively to assist in the planning1 design1 construction1 implementation1 operation1 or maintenance of a program or project consistent with a plan developed pursuant to subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,priority 7,a7 ,water systems at greatest and most immediate risk ,in selecting grantees under this subsection1 the ,administrator shall give priority to applicants that are owners or operators of community water systems that are1 based on the best available research and data1 at the greatest and most immediate risk of facing significant negative impacts due to threats described in subsection 7a77#b74 7,b7 ,goals ,in selecting among applicants described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator shall ensure that1 to the maximum extent practicable1 the final list of applications funded for each year includes a substantial number that propose to use innovative approaches to meet one or more of the following goals3 7i7 ,promoting more efficient water use1 water conservation1 water reuse1 or water recycling4 7ii7 ,using decentralized1 low-impact development technologies and nonstructural approaches1 including practices that use1 enhance1 or mimic the natural hydrological cycle or protect natural flows4 7iii7 ,reducing stormwater runoff or flooding by protecting or enhancing natural ecosystem functions4 7iv7 ,modifying1 upgrading1 enhancing1 or replacing existing community water system infrastructure in response to changing hydrologic conditions4 7v7 ,improving water quality or quantity for agricultural and municipal uses1 including through salinity reduction4 7vi7 ,providing multiple benefits1 including to water supply enhancement or demand reduction1 water quality protection or improvement1 increased flood protection1 and ecosystem protection or improvement4 7#d7 ,cost-sharing 7,a7 ,federal share ,the share of the cost of any activity that is the subject of a grant awarded by the ,administrator to the owner or operator of a community water system under this subsection shall not exceed #ej percent of the cost of the activity4 7,b7 ,calculation of non-,federal share ,in calculating the non-,federal share of the cost of an activity proposed by a community water system in an application submitted under this subsection1 the ,administrator shall-- 7i7 include the value of any in-kind services that are integral to the completion of the activity1 including reasonable administrative and overhead costs2 and 7ii7 not include any other amount that the community water system involved receives from the ,federal ,government4 7#e7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act ,amendments of #bjag1 and every #c years thereafter1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,congress a report on progress in implementing this subsection1 including information on project applications received and funded annually4 7#f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,to carry out this subsection1 there are authorized to be appropriated #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb4 4 #cjb4 ,regulation of hydraulic fracturing 7a7 ,hydraulic fracturing ,section #adba7;d77#a7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;h7d77#a77 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 includes the underground injection of fluids or propping agents pursuant to hydraulic fracturing operations related to oil1 gas1 or geothermal production activities2 but 7,c7 excludes the underground injection of natural gas for purposes of storage4 4 7b7 ,disclosure of hydraulic fracturing chemicals2 medical emergencies2 proprietary chemical formulas ,section #adba7;b7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;h7b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 7,a7 ,regulations included under paragraph 7#a77;,c7 shall include the following requirements3 7i7 ,a person conducting hydraulic fracturing operations shall disclose to the ,state 7or the ,administrator if the ,administrator has primary enforcement responsibility in the ,state7-- 7,i7 prior to the commencement of any hydraulic fracturing operations at any lease area or portion thereof1 a list of chemicals intended for use in any underground injection during such operations1 including identification of the chemical constituents of mixtures1 ,chemical ,abstracts ,service numbers for each chemical and constituent1 material safety data sheets when available1 and the anticipated volume of each chemical2 and 7,,ii7 not later than #cj days after the end of any hydraulic fracturing operations1 the list of chemicals used in each underground injection during such operations1 including identification of the chemical constituents of mixtures1 ,chemical ,abstracts ,service numbers for each chemical and constituent1 material safety data sheets when available1 and the volume of each chemical used4 7ii7 ,the ,state or the ,administrator1 as applicable1 shall make the disclosure of chemical constituents referred to in clause 7i7 available to the public1 including by posting the information on an appropriate ,internet ,web site4 7iii7 ,whenever the ,state or the ,administrator1 or a treating physician or nurse1 determines that a medical emergency exists and the proprietary chemical formula of a chemical used in hydraulic fracturing operations is necessary for medical treatment1 the person conducting the hydraulic fracturing operations shall1 upon request1 immediately disclose the proprietary chemical formula or the specific chemical identity of a trade secret chemical to the ,state1 the ,administrator1 or the treating physician or nurse1 regardless of whether a written statement of need or a confidentiality agreement has been provided4 ,the person conducting the hydraulic fracturing operations may require a written statement of need and a confidentiality agreement as soon thereafter as circumstances permit4 7,b7 ,subparagraphs 7,a77i7 and 7,a77ii7 do not authorize the ,state 7or the ,administrator7 to require the public disclosure of proprietary chemical formulas4 4 #cjc4 ,risks of drought to drinking water ,part ,e of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #adei;,c4 ,drought risk assessment and management 7a7 ,strategic plan 7#a7 ,development ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall develop and submit to ,congress a strategic plan for assessing and managing the risks of drought to drinking water provided by public water systems4 ,the strategic plan shall include steps and timelines to-- 7,a7 evaluate the risks posed by drought to drinking water provided by public water systems2 7,b7 compile a comprehensive list of the effects of drought on drinking water provided by public water systems which the ,administrator determines may have an adverse effect on human health2 7,c7 summarize-- 7i7 the known adverse human health effects resulting from the effects of drought on drinking water included on the list established under subparagraph 7,b72 7ii7 factors that cause drought2 and 7iii7 factors that exacerbate the effects of drought on drinking water provided by public water systems2 7,d7 with respect to the effects of drought on drinking water included on the list compiled under subparagraph 7,b71 determine whether to-- 7i7 establish guidance regarding feasible analytical methods to quantify such effects2 and 7ii7 establish guidance regarding the frequency of monitoring necessary to detect such effects2 7,e7 recommend feasible treatment options1 including procedures1 equipment1 and source water protection practices1 to mitigate such effects2 and 7,f7 enter into cooperative agreements with1 and provide technical assistance to1 affected ,states and public water systems1 as identified by the ,administrator1 for the purpose of managing risks associated with the effects of drought on drinking water4 7#b7 ,updates ,the ,administrator shall1 as appropriate1 update and submit to ,congress the strategic plan developed under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,information coordination ,in carrying out this section the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 identify gaps in the ,agency's understanding of the effects of drought on drinking water provided by public water systems1 including-- 7,a7 the human health effects of drought2 and 7,b7 methods and means of testing and monitoring for the effects of drought on source water of1 or drinking water provided by1 public water systems2 7#b7 as appropriate1 consult with-- 7,a7 other ,federal agencies that-- 7i7 examine or analyze drought2 or 7ii7 address public health concerns related to drought2 7,b7 ,states2 7,c7 operators of public water systems2 7,d7 multinational agencies2 7,e7 foreign governments2 7,f7 research and academic institutions2 and 7,g7 companies that provide relevant drinking water treatment options2 and 7#c7 assemble and publish information from each ,federal agency that has-- 7,a7 examined or analyzed drought2 or 7,b7 addressed public health concerns related to drought4 7c7 ,feasible ,for purposes of this section1 the term feasible has the meaning given such term in section #adab7;b77#d77;,d74 4 ,,iv ,,aqua ,act #dja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,assistance1 ,quality1 and ,affordability ,act of #bjag4 #djb4 ,prevailing wages ,subsection 7e7 of section #adej of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#i7 is amended to read as follows3 7e7 ,labor standards 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall take such action as the ,administrator determines to be necessary to ensure that each laborer and mechanic employed by a contractor or subcontractor in connection with a construction project financed1 in whole or in part1 by a grant1 loan1 loan guarantee1 refinancing1 or any other form of financial assistance provided under this title 7including assistance provided by a ,state loan fund established under section #adeb7 is paid wages at a rate of not less than the prevailing wages for the same type of work on similar construction in the immediate locality1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,labor in accordance with subchapter ,,iv of chapter #ca of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,authority of ,secretary of ,labor ,with respect to the labor standards specified in this subsection1 the ,secretary of ,labor shall have the authority and functions established in ,reorganization ,plan ,numbered #ad of #aiej 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 and section #cade of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 #djc4 ,use of funds ,section #adeb7;a77#b77;,b7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;a77#b77;,b77 is amended by striking 7including expenditures for planning1 design1 and associated preconstruction activities1 including activities relating to the siting of the facility1 but not and inserting 7including expenditures for planning1 design1 siting1 and associated preconstruction activities1 for replacing or rehabilitating aging treatment1 storage1 or distribution facilities of public water systems1 or for producing or capturing sustainable energy on site or through the transportation of water through the public water system1 but not4 #djd4 ,requirements for use of ,american materials ,section #adeb7;a77#d77;,a7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;a77 is amended by striking ,during fiscal year #bjag1 funds and inserting ,funds4 #dje4 ,data on variances1 exemptions1 and persistent violations ,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 of all public water systems within the ,state that have in effect an exemption or variance for any national primary drinking water regulation or that are in persistent violation of the requirements for any maximum contaminant level or treatment technique under a national primary drinking water regulation1 including identification of-- 7i7 the national primary drinking water regulation in question for each such exemption1 variance1 or violation2 and 7ii7 the date on which the exemption or variance came into effect or the violation began4 4 #djf4 ,assistance for restructuring 7a7 ,definition ,section #adja of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f71 as amended1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ah7 ,restructuring ,the term restructuring means changes in operations 7including ownership1 management1 cooperative partnerships1 joint purchasing arrangements1 consolidation1 and alternative water supply74 4 7b7 ,restructuring ,clause 7ii7 of section #adeb7;a77#c77;,b7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;a77#c77;,b77 is amended by striking changes in operations 7including ownership1 management1 accounting1 rates1 maintenance1 consolidation1 alternative water supply1 or other procedures7 and inserting restructuring4 #djg4 ,priority and weight of applications 7a7 ,priority ,section #adeb7;b77#c7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;b77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 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 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 improve the ability of public water systems to protect human health and comply with the requirements of this title affordably in the future4 2 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,d72 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 ,affordability of new standards ,for any year in which enforcement begins for a new national primary drinking water regulation1 each ,state that has entered into a capitalization agreement pursuant to this section shall evaluate whether capital improvements required to meet the regulation are affordable for disadvantaged communities 7as defined in subsection 7d77#c77 in the ,state4 ,if the ,state finds that such capital improvements do not meet affordability criteria for disadvantaged communities in the ,state1 the ,state's intended use plan shall provide that priority for the use of funds for such year be given to public water systems affected by the regulation and serving disadvantaged communities4 7,c7 ,weight given to applications ,after determining priority under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 an intended use plan shall provide that the ,state will give greater weight to an application for assistance if the application contains-- 7i7 a description of measures undertaken by the public water system to improve the management and financial stability of the public water system1 which may include-- 7,i7 an inventory of assets1 including a description of the condition of the assets2 7,,ii7 a schedule for replacement of assets2 7,,iii7 an audit of water losses2 7,,iv7 a financing plan that factors in all lifecycle costs indicating sources of revenue from ratepayers1 grants1 bonds1 other loans1 and other sources to meet the costs2 and 7,v7 a review of options for restructuring2 7ii7 a demonstration of consistency with ,state1 regional1 and municipal watershed plans2 7iii7 a water conservation plan consistent with guidelines developed for such plans by the ,administrator under section #adee7;a72 and 7iv7 a description of measures undertaken by the public water system to improve the efficiency of the public water system or reduce the public water system's environmental impact1 which may include-- 7,i7 water efficiency or conservation1 including the rehabilitation or replacement of existing leaking pipes2 7,,ii7 use of reclaimed water2 7,,iii7 actions to increase energy efficiency2 7,,iv7 actions to generate or capture sustainable energy on site or through the transportation of water through the public water system2 7,v7 actions to protect source water2 7,,vi7 actions to mitigate or prevent corrosion1 including design1 selection of materials1 selection of coating1 and cathodic protection2 and 7,,vii7 actions to reduce disinfection byproducts4 2 and 7#d7 in subparagraph 7,d7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#b77 by striking periodically and inserting at least biennially4 7b7 ,guidance ,section #adeb of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7r7 as subsection 7t72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7q7 the following3 7r7 ,small system guidance ,the ,administrator may provide guidance and1 as appropriate1 tools1 methodologies1 or computer software1 to assist small public water systems in undertaking measures to improve the management1 financial stability1 and efficiency of the public water system or reduce the public water system's environmental impact4 4 #djh4 ,disadvantaged communities 7a7 ,assistance ,to increase compliance ,section #adeb7;b77#c7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;b77#c771 as amended1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 ,assistance to increase compliance ,a ,state's intended use plan shall provide that1 of the funds received by the ,state through a capitalization grant under this section for a fiscal year1 the ,state will1 to the extent that there are sufficient eligible project applications1 reserve not less than #f percent to be spent on assistance under subsection 7d7 to public water systems included in the ,state's most recent list under paragraph 7#b77;,d74 4 7b7 ,assistance for disadvantaged communities ,section #adeb7;d7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end the following3 ,such additional subsidization shall directly and primarily benefit such community42 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting 1 or portion of a service area1 after service area4 7c7 ,affordability criteria ,section #adeb7;d77#c7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;d77#c77 is amended by adding at the end3 ,each ,state that has entered into a capitalization agreement pursuant to this section shall1 in establishing affordability criteria1 consider1 solicit public comment on1 and include as appropriate-- 7,a7 the methods or criteria that the ,state will use to identify disadvantaged communities2 7,b7 a description of the institutional1 regulatory1 financial1 tax1 or legal factors at the ,federal1 ,state1 or local level that affect identified affordability criteria2 and 7,c7 a description of how the ,state will use the authorities and resources under this subsection to assist communities meeting the identified criteria4 4 #dji4 ,administration of ,state loan funds ,section #adeb7;g7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;g77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,transfer of funds 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,governor of a ,state may-- 7i7 reserve for any fiscal year not more than the lesser of-- 7,i7 #cc percent of a capitalization grant made under this section2 or 7,,ii7 #cc percent of a capitalization grant made under section #fja of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act2 and 7ii7 add the funds so reserved to any funds provided to the ,state under this section or section #fja of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act4 7,b7 ,state matching funds ,funds reserved under this paragraph shall not be considered for purposes of calculating the amount of a ,state contribution required by subsection 7e7 of this section or section #fjb7;b7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act4 4 #daj4 ,state revolving loan funds for ,american ,samoa1 ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 ,guam1 and the ,virgin ,islands ,section #adeb7;j7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;j77 is amended by striking #j4cc percent and inserting #a4e percent4 #daa4 ,authorization of appropriations ,subsection 7m7 of section #adeb of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7 is amended to read as follows3 7m7 ,authorization of ,appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- 7,a7 #c1acj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah2 7,b7 #c1fjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai2 7,c7 #d1adj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7,d7 #d1hjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 and 7,e7 #e1ejj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb4 7#b7 ,availability ,amounts made available pursuant to this subsection shall remain available until expended4 7#c7 ,reservation for needs surveys ,of the amount made available under paragraph 7#a7 to carry out this section for a fiscal year1 the ,administrator may reserve not more than #a1jjj1jjj per year to pay the costs of conducting needs surveys under subsection 7h74 4 #dab4 ,affordability of new standards 7a7 ,treatment technologies for small public water systems ,clause 7ii7 of section #adab7;b77#d77;,e7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#a7;b77#d77;,e77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,if no technology1 treatment technique1 or other means is included in a list under this subparagraph for a category of small public water systems1 the ,administrator shall periodically review the list and supplement it when new technology becomes available44 7b7 ,assistance for disadvantaged communities 7#a7 ,in general ,subparagraph 7,e7 of section #adeb7;a77#a7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;a77#a77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking except that the ,administrator may reserve and inserting except that-- 7i7 in any year in which enforcement of a new national primary drinking water regulation begins1 the ,administrator may use the remaining amount to make grants to ,states whose public water systems are disproportionately affected by the new regulation for the provision of assistance under subsection 7d7 to such public water systems2 7ii7 the ,administrator may reserve 2 and 7,b7 by striking and none of the funds reallotted and inserting 2 and 7iii7 none of the funds reallotted 4 7#b7 ,elimination of certain provisions 7,a7 ,section #adab7;b7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#a7;b77 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act is amended by striking paragraph 7#ae74 7,b7 ,section #adae 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#d7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act is amended by striking subsection 7e74 7#c7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,subparagraph 7,b7 of section #adad7;c77#a7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#c7;c77#a77;,b77 is amended by striking 1 7a77#b71 or 7e7 and inserting or 7a77#b74 7,b7 ,section #adaf7;b77#b7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#e7;b77#b77 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,d74 7,c7 ,section #adde7;h7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#d7;h77 is amended-- 7i7 by striking sections #adab7;b77#d77;,e7 and #adae7;e7 7relating to small system variance program and inserting section #adab7;b77#d77;,e72 and 7ii7 by striking guidance under sections #adab7;b77#d77;,e7 and #adae7;e7 and inserting guidance under section #adab7;b77#d77;,e74 #dac4 ,focus on lifecycle costs ,section #adab7;b77#d7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#a7;b77#d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking taking cost into consideration and inserting taking lifecycle costs1 including maintenance1 replacement1 and avoided costs1 into consideration2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,e77ii71 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by inserting taking lifecycle costs1 including maintenance1 replacement1 and avoided costs1 into consideration1 after as determined by the ,administrator in consultation with the ,states14 #dad4 ,best practices for administration of ,state revolving loan fund programs ,section #adeb of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7 is amended by inserting after subsection 7r71 as added by section #djg7;b71 the following3 7s7 ,best practices for program administration ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 collect information from ,states on administration of ,state programs with respect to ,state loan funds1 including-- 7,a7 efforts to streamline the process for applying for assistance through such programs2 7,b7 programs in place to assist with the completion of application forms2 7,c7 incentives provided to systems that partner with small public water systems for the application process2 and 7,d7 techniques to ensure that obligated balances are liquidated in a timely fashion2 7#b7 not later than #c years after the date of enactment of the ,assistance1 ,quality1 and ,affordability ,act of #bjag1 disseminate to the ,states' best practices for administration of such programs1 based on the information collected pursuant to this subsection2 and 7#c7 periodically update such best practices1 as appropriate4 4 ,v ,increasing ,compliance and ,community ,right to ,know #eja4 ,streamlining reporting and enforcement 7a7 ,enforcement 7#a7 ,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,a71 in the matter following clause 7ii71 by striking and provide such advice and technical assistance to such ,state and public water system as may be appropriate to bring the system into compliance with the requirement by the earliest feasible time2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,at any time after providing notice of a violation to a ,state and public water system under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator may provide such advice and technical assistance to such ,state and public water system as may be appropriate to bring the system into compliance with the requirement by the earliest feasible time4 ,in deciding whether the provision of advice or technical assistance is appropriate1 the ,administrator may consider the potential for the violation to result in serious adverse effects to human health1 whether the violation has occurred continuously or frequently1 and the effectiveness of past technical assistance efforts4 4 7#b7 ,additional inspections 7,a7 ,in general ,section #adad of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#c7 is amended-- 7i7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 through 7i7 as subsections 7e7 through 7j71 respectively2 and 7ii7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,additional inspections following violations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall1 by regulation1 and after consultation with the ,states1 prescribe the number1 frequency1 and type of additional inspections to follow any violation requiring notice under subsection 7c74 ,regulations under this subsection shall-- 7,a7 take into account-- 7i7 differences between violations that are intermittent or infrequent and violations that are continuous or frequent2 7ii7 the seriousness of any potential adverse health effects that may be involved2 and 7iii7 the number and severity of past violations by the public water system2 and 7,b7 specify procedures for inspections following a violation by a public water system that has the potential to have serious adverse effects on human health as a result of short-term exposure4 7#b7 ,state primary enforcement responsibility ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed or applied to modify the requirements of section #adac4 4 7,b7 ,conforming amendments 7i7 ,subsections 7a77#a77;,b71 7a77#b77;,a71 and 7b7 of section #adad of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#c7 are amended by striking subsection 7g7 each place it appears and inserting subsection 7h74 7ii7 ,section #addh7;a7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#g7;a77 is amended by striking #adad7;g77#c77;,b7 and inserting #adad7;h77#c77;,b74 7b7 ,electronic reporting of compliance monitoring data to the ,administrator 7#a7 ,requirement ,section #adad of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#c71 as amended1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,electronic reporting of compliance monitoring data to the ,administrator ,the ,administrator shall by rule establish requirements for-- 7#a7 electronic submission by public water systems of all compliance monitoring data-- 7,a7 to the ,administrator2 or 7,b7 with respect to public water systems in a ,state which has primary enforcement responsibility under section #adac1 to such ,state2 and 7#b7 electronic submission to the ,administrator by each ,state which has primary enforcement responsibility under section #adac of all compliance monitoring data submitted to such ,state by public water systems pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,b74 4 7#b7 ,final rule ,not later than #ab months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall issue a final rule to carry out section #adad7k7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act1 as added by paragraph 7#a74 #ejb4 ,consolidation 7a7 ,mandatory assessment and consolidation ,subsection 7i7 of section #adad of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#c71 as redesignated by section #eja7;a77#b71 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,authority for mandatory assessment and mandatory consolidation 7,a7 ,mandatory assessment ,a ,state with primary enforcement responsibility or the ,administrator 7if the ,state does not have primary enforcement responsibility7 may require the owner or operator of a public water system to assess options for consolidation1 or transfer of ownership of the system1 as described in paragraph 7#a71 if-- 7i7 the public water system has repeatedly failed to comply with one or more national primary drinking water regulations2 7ii7 such consolidation or transfer is feasible2 and 7iii7 such consolidation or transfer could result in greater compliance with national primary drinking water regulations4 7,b7 ,mandatory consolidation ,a ,state with primary enforcement responsibility or the ,administrator 7if the ,state does not have primary enforcement responsibility7 may require the owner or operator of a public water system to submit a plan for consolidation1 or transfer of ownership of the system1 as described in paragraph 7#a71 and complete the actions required under such plan if-- 7i7 the owner or operator of the public water system completed the assessment required under paragraph 7,a71 but did not complete consolidation or transfer of ownership2 7ii7 since completing such assessment1 the public water system has failed to comply with one or more national primary drinking water regulations2 and 7iii7 such consolidation or transfer is feasible4 7,c7 ,regulations ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act ,amendments of #bjag1 the ,administrator shall promulgate regulations to implement this paragraph4 7#d7 ,financial assistance ,notwithstanding section #adeb7;a77#c71 public water systems undertaking consolidation or transfer of ownership pursuant to this section may receive assistance under section #adeb to carry out such consolidation or transfer4 7#e7 ,protection of non-responsible system 7,a7 ,identification of liabilities ,an owner or operator of a public water system submitting a plan pursuant to this section shall identify as part of such plan-- 7i7 any potential liability for damages arising from each specific violation identified in the plan of which the owner or operator is aware or should be aware2 and 7ii7 any funds or other assets available to satisfy such liability that are available1 as of the date of submission of such plan1 to the public water system that committed such violation4 7,b7 ,reservation of funds ,a public water system that has completed consolidation with another public water system pursuant to a plan approved or required pursuant to this section shall not be liable in a civil action for any damages arising from a specific violation identified in such plan1 except to the extent to which funds or other assets are identified pursuant to subparagraph 7,a77ii7 as available to satisfy such liability4 4 7b7 ,retention of primary enforcement authority 7#a7 ,in general ,section #adac7;a7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#b7;a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#f7 as paragraph 7#g72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 the following new paragraph3 7#f7 has adopted and is implementing procedures for requiring public water systems to assess options for1 and complete1 consolidation or transfer of ownership1 in accordance with the regulations issued by the ,administrator to implement section #adad7;i77#c72 and 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #adac7;b77#a7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#b7;b77#a77 is amended by striking of paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d74 #ejc4 ,water violations inventory ,section #adad of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#c71 as amended1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7l7 ,,epa management of data 7#a7 ,establishment of inventory ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act ,amendments of #bjag1 the ,administrator shall establish and maintain in a computer data base an inventory based on data submitted to the ,administrator under this section regarding violations and exceedances4 ,the ,administrator shall make these data publicly accessible and searchable by zip code and county1 and available in appropriate languages4 7#b7 ,report on hot spots and disproportionate impacts ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act ,amendments of #bjag1 and annually thereafter1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report on any disproportionate impacts on communities of particular demographic categories as shown by the data in the inventory under paragraph 7#a74 4 #ejd4 ,improved consumer confidence reports ,section #adad7;c77#d7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#c7;c77#d77 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 ,revisions ,not later than #bd months after the date of enactment of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act ,amendments of #bjag1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the groups identified in subparagraph 7,a71 shall promulgate revisions to the regulations issued pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 to increase the effectiveness and understandability of consumer confidence reports4 4 ,,vi ,studies and ,technology #fja4 ,real-time monitoring technology research grants 7a7 ,grant program ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall establish a grant program to provide funds to projects to develop technology for real-time monitoring of drinking water contaminants4 ,grants awarded under this section shall be awarded on a competitive basis after solicitation and evaluation of proposals4 7b7 ,projects ,projects eligible for funding under the grant program established under this section include projects for the-- 7#a7 development of new hardware and technology1 or improvement of existing hardware or technology1 that monitors contaminants in drinking water in real time2 and 7#b7 development of software that assists in real-time monitoring of contaminants in drinking water4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report describing the projects funded under the grant program established under this section and the technology that has been developed as a result of such projects4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah to carry out this section1 which shall remain available until expended4 #fjb4 ,presence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in sources of drinking water ,subsection 7a7 of section #addb of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#a7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#aa7 ,presence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in sources of drinking water 7,a7 ,study ,the ,administrator shall carry out a study on the presence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in sources of drinking water1 which shall-- 7i7 identify pharmaceuticals and personal care products that have been detected in sources of drinking water and the levels at which such pharmaceuticals and personal care products have been detected2 7ii7 identify the sources of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in sources of drinking water1 including point sources and nonpoint sources of pharmaceutical and personal care products2 7iii7 identify the effects of such pharmaceuticals and personal care products on humans1 the environment1 and the safety of drinking water2 and 7iv7 identify methods to control1 limit1 treat1 or prevent the presence of such personal care pharmaceuticals and products4 7,b7 ,consultation ,the ,administrator shall conduct the study described in subparagraph 7,a7 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services 7acting through the ,commissioner of ,food and ,drugs71 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey1 the heads of other appropriate ,federal agencies 7including the ,national ,institute of ,environmental ,health ,sciences71 and other interested stakeholders 7including manufacturers of pharmaceuticals and personal care products and consumer groups and advocates74 7,c7 ,report ,not later than #d years after the date of the enactment of this paragraph1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,congress a report on the results of the study carried out under this paragraph4 7,d7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,the term personal care product has the meaning given the term cosmetic in section #bja of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act4 7ii7 ,the term pharmaceutical has the meaning given the term drug in section #bja of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act4 4 #fjc4 ,water loss and leak control technology ,part ,e of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j et seq471 as amended1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #adei;,d4 ,water loss and leak control technology ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this section1 develop criteria for effective water loss and leak control technology to be used by public water systems2 and 7#b7 implement a program through which a manufacturer of such technology may apply1 on a voluntary basis1 for certification of compliance with such criteria4 4