§ 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.