A summary of congressional funding authorizations contained in the SDWA Amendments of 1996 is provided alphabetically below. Drinking Water Research General authorization of additional sums as may be necessary for each of FY 1997 through 2003.
Reimbursement is to include an appropriate per deim for unsalaried operators.
Each state is to receive an amount sufficient to cover the reasonable costs for training all operators in the state. States must first provide reimbursement for training and certification costs of persons operating systems serving 3,300 persons or fewer. No funds can be used for lobbying. Each state with an approved plan will receive an equitable portion of the grant funds available for any fiscal year. States may use up to 50 percent of the grant to administer the program.