S.Amdt. 3198

SA 3198. Mr. BROWN (for himself and Mr. Kirk) submitted an amendment
intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2953 proposed by Ms. Murkowski
to the bill S. 2012, to provide for the modernization of the energy
policy of the United States, and for other purposes; which was ordered
to lie on the table; as follows:

At the end of subtitle A of title I, add the following:

SEC. 10__. INCREASING WATER EFFICIENCY IN FEDERAL BUILDINGS.

(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(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.
(2) ANSI-audited designator.--The term ``ANSI-audited
designator'' means an accredited developer that is recognized
by the American National Standards Institute.
(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.
(4) Helmets to hardhats program.--The term ``Helmets to
Hardhats program'' means

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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.
(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.
(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--
(1) the most recent version of the ANSI-accredited plumbing
code; and
(2) if no ANSI-accredited plumbing code exists, alternative
plumbing standards and codes established by the Secretary.
(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--
(1) the Helmets to Hardhats training program; and
(2) the Green Plumbers USA training program.
(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--
(1) to provide and exchange experts to conduct water
efficiency and conservation plumbing-related studies;
(2) to assist in creating public awareness of reports of
the Plumbing Efficiency Research Coalition; and
(3) to provide financial assistance if applicable and
available.
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