View all text of Subchapter IV [§ 8951 - § 8952]
§ 8951. DefinitionsIn this subchapter:
(1) Contaminant
(2) Contaminant of emerging concern; emerging contaminantThe terms “contaminant of emerging concern” and “emerging contaminant” mean a contaminant—
(A) for which the Administrator has not promulgated a national primary drinking water regulation; and
(B) that may have an adverse effect on the health of individuals.
(3) Federal research strategy
(4) Technical assistance and supportThe term “technical assistance and support” includes—
(A) assistance with—
(i) identifying appropriate analytical methods for the detection of contaminants;
(ii) understanding the strengths and limitations of the analytical methods described in clause (i);
(iii) troubleshooting the analytical methods described in clause (i);
(B) providing advice on laboratory certification program elements;
(C) interpreting sample analysis results;
(D) providing training with respect to proper analytical techniques;
(E) identifying appropriate technology for the treatment of contaminants; and
(F) analyzing samples, if—
(i) the analysis cannot be otherwise 1
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obtained in a practicable manner otherwise; 1 and(ii) the capability and capacity to perform the analysis is available at a Federal facility.
(5) Working Group
(Pub. L. 116–92, div. F, title LXXIII, § 7341, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2283.)