S.Amdt. 1949

1. Adds SEC. 3__. INCREASING WATER EFFICIENCY IN FEDERAL BUILDINGS at the end of title III

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   In S. 1392 · Placed on Calendar Senate

   (b) Administration.--Nothing in this section applies to the High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) of the Department of Defense.

   Inserted: SEC. 3__. INCREASING WATER EFFICIENCY IN FEDERAL BUILDINGS.

   Inserted: (a) Definitions.--In this section:

   Inserted: (1) ANSI-accredited plumbing code.--The term "ANSI-accredited plumbing code" means a construction code for a plumbing system of a building that meets applicable codes established by the American National Standards Institute.

   Inserted: (2) ANSI-audited designator.--The term "ANSI-audited designator" means an accredited developer that is recognized by the American National Standards Institute.

   Inserted: (3) Green plumbers usa training program.--The term "Green Plumbers USA training program" means the training and certification program teaching sustainability and water-savings practices that is established by the Green Plumbers organization.

   Inserted: (4) Helmets to hardhats program.--The term "Helmets to Hardhats program" means the national, nonprofit program that connects National Guard, Reserve, retired, and transitioning active-duty military service members with skilled training and quality career opportunities in the construction industry.

   Inserted: (5) Plumbing efficiency research coalition.--The term "Plumbing Efficiency Research Coalition" means the industry coalition comprised of plumbing manufacturers, code developers, plumbing engineers, and water efficiency experts established to advance plumbing research initiatives that support the development of water efficiency and sustainable plumbing products, systems, and practices.

   Inserted: (b) Water Efficiency Standards.--The Secretary shall work with ANSI-audited designators to promote the implementation and use in the construction of Federal building of plumbing products, systems, and practices that meet standards and codes that achieve the highest level of water efficiency and conservation practicable consistent with construction budgets and the goals of Executive Order 13514 (42 U.S.C. 4321 note; relating to Federal leadership in environmental, energy, and economic performance), including --

   Inserted: (1) the most recent version of the ANSI-accredited plumbing code; and

   Inserted: (2) if no ANSI-accredited plumbing code exists, alternative plumbing standards and codes established by the Secretary.

   Inserted: (c) Training Programs.--The Secretary shall work with nationally recognized plumbing training programs that meet applicable plumbing licensing requirements to provide competency training for individuals who install and repair plumbing systems in Federal and other buildings, including--

   Inserted: (1) the Helmets to Hardhats training program; and

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   Inserted: (2) the Green Plumbers USA training program.

   Inserted: (d) Water Efficiency Research.--The Secretary shall promote plumbing research that increases water efficiency and conservation in plumbing products, systems, and practices used in Federal and other buildings and reduces the unintended consequences of reduced flows in the building drains and water supply systems of the United States, which may include working with the Andrew W. Breidenbach Environmental Research Center and the Plumbing Efficiency Research Coalition--

   Inserted: (1) to provide and exchange experts to conduct water efficiency and conservation plumbing-related studies;

   Inserted: (2) to assist in creating public awareness of reports of the Plumbing Efficiency Research Coalition; and

   Inserted: (3) to provide financial assistance if applicable and available.

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   At the end of title III, add the following:

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