42 U.S.C. § 10343: Goals of research program

The goals of the research program established under section 10342 of this title shall be—(1) the development of membranes resistant to degradation, bacterial or otherwise, thereby extending the life of such membranes; (2) the development of membranes useful for the efficient and cost effective treatment of contaminated water; and (3) the development of innovative technologies for membrane processes.