42 U.S.C. § 18939

Current through P.L. 118-107 (published on www.congress.gov on 11/21/2024)

Section 18939 - Premise plumbing research

(a) In general

The Secretary, acting through the Director, shall create a program, in consultation with the Environmental Protection Agency, for premise plumbing research, including to-

(1) conduct metrology research on premise plumbing in relation to water safety, security, efficiency, sustainability, and resilience; and

(2) coordinate research activities with academia, the private sector, nonprofit organizations, and other Federal agencies.

(b) Definitions

For purposes of this section, the term "premise plumbing" means the water distribution system located within the property lines of a property, including all buildings and permanent structures on such property. Such term includes building supply and distribution pipes, fixtures, fittings, water heaters, water-treating and water-using equipment, and all respective joints, connections, devices, and appurtenances.

42 U.S.C. § 18939

Pub. L. 117-167, div. B, title II, §102340234,, 136 Stat. 1485.

Director: the term "Director" means the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service,
Secretary: the term "Secretary" means- (A) the Secretary of Education for purposes of subtitle A (other than section 3201),(B) the Secretary of Agriculture for purposes of the amendments made by section 3201, and(C) the Secretary of Health and Human Services for purposes of subtitle B,