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§ 390h–1. Appraisal investigations
(a) Purposes; recommendations
(b) Matters to be considered
Appraisal investigations undertaken by the Secretary or the non-Federal project sponsor pursuant to sections 390h to 390h–39 of this title shall consider, among other things—
(1) all potential uses of reclaimed water, including, but not limited to, environmental restoration, fish and wildlife, groundwater recharge, municipal, domestic, industrial, agricultural, power generation, and recreation;
(2) the current status of water reclamation technology and opportunities for development of improved technologies;
(3) measures to stimulate demand for and eliminate obstacles to use of reclaimed water, including pricing;
(4) measures to coordinate and streamline local, State and Federal permitting procedures required for the implementation of reclamation projects; and
(5) measures to identify basic research needs required to expand the uses of reclaimed water in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
(c) Consultation and cooperation
(d) Nonreimbursable costs
(Pub. L. 102–575, title XVI, § 1603, Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4664; Pub. L. 104–266, § 3, Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3295.)