Section 300j-19c - Study on intractable water systems(a) Definition of intractable water systemIn this section, the term "intractable water system" means a community water system or a noncommunity water system-
(1) that serves fewer than 1,000 individuals;(2) the owner or operator of which-(A) is unable or unwilling to provide safe and adequate service to those individuals;(B) has abandoned or effectively abandoned the community water system or noncommunity water system, as applicable;(C) has defaulted on a financial obligation relating to the community water system or noncommunity water system, as applicable; or(D) fails to maintain the facilities of the community water system or noncommunity water system, as applicable, in a manner so as to prevent a potential public health hazard; and(3) that is, as of October 23, 2018-(A) in significant noncompliance with this chapter or any regulation promulgated pursuant to this chapter; or(B) listed as having a history of significant noncompliance with this subchapter pursuant to section 300g-9(b)(1) of this title.(b) Study required(1) In generalNot later than 2 years after October 23, 2018, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall complete a study that-
(A) identifies intractable water systems; and(B) describes barriers to delivery of potable water to individuals served by an intractable water system.(2) Report to CongressNot later than 2 years after October 23, 2018, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report describing findings and recommendations based on the study under this subsection.
July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XIV, §1459C, as added Pub. L. 115-270, title II, §20032003,, 132 Stat. 3841. - Administrator
- The term "Administrator" means the Administrator of General Services.
- Secretary
- The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.1 See References in Text note below.
- Service
- The term "Service" means the Public Health Service;
- owner
- The term "owner" means, with respect to federally assisted housing, the entity or private person, including a cooperative or public housing agency, that has the legal right to lease or sublease dwelling units in such housing.