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On the recordJuly 7, 1998
It was not the Committee's intention to imply, encourage or require States to use the 2 percent set aside authorized in Section 1452(g)(2) for the so called ``circuit rider'' program. The Committee is aware that Section 1452(g)(2) gives States the discretion to use up to 2 percent of their allotted revolving loan funds to provide technical assistance to small public water systems. The language was included in recognition of the fact that States have the ability to increase funding in this area above the $8 million provided directly in this bill at their discretion.
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Julian Bond
Alabama

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Clarifying the Committee's intentions regarding funding for small public water systems.

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