Statute · United States Code
42 U.S.C. § 300j-19c — Study on intractable water systems
42 U.S.C. § 300j-19c
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- United States Code
- Jurisdiction
- Federal
- Date
- 2025-01-06
- Topic
- bankruptcy
In 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. Not 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. Not 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 s…
In 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. Not 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. Not 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.