15 U.S. Code § 8952

Research and coordination plan for enhanced response on emerging contaminants

15 U.S. Code § 8952. Research and coordination plan for enhanced response on emerging contaminants

(a) In generalThe Administrator shall—
(1) review Federal efforts—
(A)
to identify, monitor, and assist in the development of treatment methods for emerging contaminants; and
(B)
to assist States in responding to the human health risks posed by contaminants of emerging concern; and
(2)
in collaboration with owners and operators of public water systems, States, and other interested stakeholders, establish a strategic plan for improving the Federal efforts referred to in paragraph (1).
(b) Interagency Working Group on emerging contaminants
(1) In general
Not later than 180 days after December 20, 2019, the Administrator and the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall jointly establish a Working Group to coordinate the activities of the Federal Government to identify and analyze the public health effects of drinking water contaminants of emerging concern.
(2) MembershipThe Working Group shall include representatives of the following:
(A)
The Environmental Protection Agency, appointed by the Administrator.
(B) The following agencies, appointed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services:
(i)
The National Institutes of Health.
(ii)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
(iii)
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
(C)
The United States Geological Survey, appointed by the Secretary of the Interior.
(D)
Any other Federal agency the assistance of which the Administrator determines to be necessary to carry out this subsection, appointed by the head of the respective agency.
(3) Existing working group
The Administrator may expand or modify the duties of an existing working group to perform the duties of the Working Group under this subsection.
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