### Question
How does WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT define innovative technology?


### Answer
Under *33 U.S.C. § 2314*, **innovative technology** is defined as:

> designs, materials, or methods which the Secretary determines are previously undemonstrated or are too new to be considered standard practice

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 2314*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 36-WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT > SUBCHAPTER V-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

