,,ii #aaeth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #aacg ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,may #af1 #bjag ,mr4 ,cardin introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act and the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act to include provisions relating to drinking water and wastewater infrastructure1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,clean ,safe ,reliable ,water ,infrastructure ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,,title ,i--,drinking water infrastructure ,sec4 #aja4 ,sense of ,congress on appropriations levels4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,other authorized activities4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,negotiation of contracts4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,water,sense program4 ,,title ,,ii--,wastewater infrastructure ,sec4 #bja4 ,sewer overflow control grants4 ,i ,drinking water infrastructure #aja4 ,sense of ,congress on appropriations levels ,it is the sense of ,congress that ,congress should provide robust funding of capitalization grants to ,states to fund those ,states' drinking water treatment revolving loan funds established under section #adeb of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7 and the ,state water pollution control revolving funds established under title ,,vi of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acha et seq474 #ajb4 ,other authorized activities ,section #adeb7k7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7k77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,d71 by inserting and the implementation of plans to protect source water identified in a source water assessment under section #adec before the period at the end2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,e71 by inserting and implement plans to protect source water identified in a source water assessment under section #adec after wellhead protection programs4 #ajc4 ,negotiation of contracts ,section #adeb of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7s7 ,negotiation of contracts ,for communities with populations of more than #aj1jjj individuals1 a contract to be carried out using funds directly made available by a capitalization grant under this section for program management1 construction management1 feasibility studies1 preliminary engineering1 design1 engineering1 surveying1 mapping1 or architectural or related services shall be negotiated in the same manner as-- 7#a7 a contract for architectural and engineering services is negotiated under chapter #aa of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7#b7 an equivalent ,state qualifications-based requirement 7as determined by the ,governor of the ,state74 4 #ajd4 ,water,sense program ,the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j et seq47 is amended by adding after part ,f the following3 ,g ,additional provisions #adga4 ,water,sense program 7a7 ,establishment of ,water,sense program 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established within the ,agency a voluntary ,water,sense program to identify and promote water-efficient products1 buildings1 landscapes1 facilities1 processes1 and services that1 through voluntary labeling of1 or other forms of communications regarding1 products1 buildings1 landscapes1 facilities1 processes1 and services while meeting strict performance criteria1 sensibly-- 7,a7 reduce water use2 7,b7 reduce the strain on public and community water systems and wastewater and stormwater infrastructure2 7,c7 conserve energy used to pump1 heat1 transport1 and treat water2 and 7,d7 preserve water resources for future generations4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,the ,administrator shall1 consistent with this section1 identify water-efficient products1 buildings1 landscapes1 facilities1 processes1 and services1 including categories such as-- 7,a7 irrigation technologies and services2 7,b7 point-of-use water treatment devices2 7,c7 plumbing products2 7,d7 reuse and recycling technologies2 7,e7 landscaping and gardening products1 including moisture control or water enhancing technologies2 7,f7 xeriscaping and other landscape conversions that reduce water use2 7,g7 whole house humidifiers2 and 7,h7 water-efficient buildings or facilities4 7b7 ,duties ,the ,administrator1 coordinating as appropriate with the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall-- 7#a7 establish-- 7,a7 a ,water,sense label to be used for items meeting the certification criteria established in accordance with this section2 and 7,b7 the procedure1 including the methods and means1 and criteria by which an item may be certified to display the ,water,sense label2 7#b7 enhance public awareness regarding the ,water,sense label through outreach1 education1 and other means2 7#c7 preserve the integrity of the ,water,sense label by-- 7,a7 establishing and maintaining feasible performance criteria so that products1 buildings1 landscapes1 facilities1 processes1 and services labeled with the ,water,sense label perform as well or better than less water-efficient counterparts2 7,b7 overseeing ,water,sense certifications made by third parties1 which shall be independent third-party product certification bodies accredited by an accreditation entity domiciled in the ,united ,states1 such as the ,american ,national ,standards ,institute1 as achieving-- 7i7 the requirements described in the document of the ,international ,organization for ,standardization and the ,international ,electrotechnical ,commission entitled ,,iso_/,,iec #agjfe ,conformity assessment--,requirements for bodies certifying products1 processes and services and dated ,september #bjab2 and 7ii7 the applicable ,water,sense requirements2 7,c7 as determined appropriate by the ,administrator1 using testing protocols1 from the appropriate1 applicable1 and relevant consensus standards1 for the purpose of determining standards compliance2 and 7,d7 auditing the use of the ,water,sense label in the marketplace and preventing cases of misuse2 7#d7 not more than #f years after adoption or major revision of any ,water,sense specification1 review and1 if appropriate1 revise the specification to achieve additional water savings2 7#e7 in revising a ,water,sense specification-- 7,a7 provide reasonable notice to interested parties and the public of any changes1 including effective dates1 and an explanation of the changes2 7,b7 solicit comments from interested parties and the public prior to any changes2 7,c7 as appropriate1 respond to comments submitted by interested parties and the public2 and 7,d7 provide an appropriate transition time prior to the applicable effective date of any changes1 taking into account the timing necessary for the manufacture1 marketing1 training1 and distribution of the specific water-efficient product1 building1 landscape1 process1 or service category being addressed2 and 7#f7 not later than ,december #ca1 #bjah1 consider for review and revision any ,water,sense specification adopted before ,january #a1 #bjab4 7c7 ,transparency ,the ,administrator shall1 to the maximum extent practicable and not less than annually1 regularly estimate and make available to the public the production and relative market shares and savings of water1 energy1 and capital costs of water1 wastewater1 and stormwater attributable to the use of ,water,sense-labeled products1 buildings1 landscapes1 facilities1 processes1 and services4 7d7 ,distinction of authorities ,in setting or maintaining specifications for ,energy ,star pursuant to section #cbd;,a of the ,energy ,policy and ,conservation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fbid;a71 and ,water,sense under this section1 the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,administrator shall coordinate to prevent duplicative or conflicting requirements among the respective programs4 7e7 ,no warranty ,a ,water,sense label shall not create an express or implied warranty4 4 ,,ii ,wastewater infrastructure #bja4 ,sewer overflow control grants ,section #bba of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acja7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through subject to subsection 7g71 the ,administrator may in paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,authority ,the ,administrator may-- 7#a7 make grants to ,states for the purpose of providing grants to a municipality or municipal entity for planning1 designing1 and constructing-- 7,a7 treatment works to intercept1 transport1 control1 or treat municipal combined sewer overflows and sanitary sewer overflows2 and 7,b7 measures to manage1 reduce1 treat1 or recapture stormwater or subsurface drainage water2 and 7#b7 subject to subsection 7g71 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting 2 or2 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c72 and 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#b72 7#c7 by striking subsections 7e7 through 7g7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,administrative requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 a project that receives grant assistance under subsection 7a7 shall be carried out subject to the same requirements as a project that receives assistance from a ,state water pollution control revolving fund established pursuant to title ,,vi4 7#b7 ,determination of governor ,the requirement described in paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to a project that receives grant assistance under subsection 7a7 to the extent that the ,governor of the ,state in which the project is located determines that a requirement described in title ,,vi is inconsistent with the purposes of this section4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section1 to remain available until expended-- 7#a7 #bej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjag2 7#b7 #cjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah2 7#c7 #cej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai2 7#d7 #djj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 and 7#e7 #ejj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 7g7 ,allocation of funds 7#a7 ,fiscal year #bjag and #bjah ,for each of fiscal years #bjag and #bjah1 subject to subsection 7h71 the ,administrator shall use the amounts made available to carry out this section to provide grants to municipalities and municipal entities under subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 in accordance with the priority criteria described in subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 with additional priority given to proposed projects that involve the use of-- 7i7 nonstructural1 low-impact development2 7ii7 water conservation1 efficiency1 or reuse2 or 7iii7 other decentralized stormwater or wastewater approaches to minimize flows into the sewer systems4 7#b7 ,fiscal year #bjai and thereafter ,for fiscal year #bjai and each fiscal year thereafter1 subject to subsection 7h71 the ,administrator shall use the amounts made available to carry out this section to provide grants to ,states under subsection 7a77#a7 in accordance with a formula that-- 7,a7 shall be established by the ,administrator1 after providing notice and an opportunity for public comment2 and 7,b7 allocates to each ,state a proportional share of the amounts based on the total needs of the ,state for municipal combined sewer overflow controls and sanitary sewer overflow controls1 as identified in the most recent survey-- 7i7 conducted under section #baj2 and 7ii7 included in a report required under section #eaf7;b77#a74 2 and 7#d7 by striking subsection 7i74