§1292 Definitions

Summary

Defines what three key words mean for this part of the law: "construction," "treatment works," and "replacement." Construction means the work needed to plan, study, design, build, change, test, inspect, or supervise wastewater treatment projects. That includes planning studies, surveys, drawings, specifications, building or changing treatment plants, and testing new treatment methods that meet guidelines under section 1314(d)(3). Treatment works means the machines, systems, sewers, pumps, backup units, storage, and land needed to store, treat, recycle, or dispose of municipal sewage or liquid industrial waste to carry out section 1281 or to recycle water at the lowest cost over the works’ life. It also covers other methods for handling municipal or industrial waste (including storm water). Any grant application that uses such methods must include data, under Administrator guidelines, showing it is the most cost-efficient option over the life of the works to meet sections 1311 or 1312 or the requirements of section 1281. The Administrator had to publish evaluation guidelines within 180 days after October 18, 1972, and must update them at least once a year. Replacement means the spending to get and install equipment during the useful life of the works so they keep their designed capacity and performance.